HOME OF THE JR TITANS
Snow is melting. March is almost here! Schedules should be about finalized and workouts and practices kicking into high gear.
Please turn in all necessary paperwork to coach or manager asap.
Reminder to all parents: EVERY player/parent needs to sign "Code of Conduct" AND "Release of Liability" found in the Organizational Guidelines. These need to be turned into your coach before the start of practices!
CHARITY DRIVE
Annual Jr Titan Charity Drive is scheduled for Sunday, March 4 from 7:00 to 9:30 at Papio Bowl.
Stop by and drop off any canned goods, personal care items, towels, blankets, diapers, etc. (I will update the items in need as I speak to the charities.)
AND if you want, you can stay and bowl! Only $5 will get you 3 games of bowling which includes shoes - a great deal!
So tell your friends to stop by and help the Jr Titans raise valuable supplies for charity!!!
** Tri-City Food Bank - helps provide food and supplies to those in need in Papillion, LaVista and Ralston
** Stephen Center - provides shelter and food for those struggling or trying to get back on their feet.
2012 BAT SPECIFICATIONS
USSSA has implemented new rules for baseball bats beginning with the 2012 season. Every coach, parent and player should be aware of these new regulations so they can be in compliance for the 2012 Spring season.
Beginning in 2012, only bats with the new USSSA 1.15 BPF mark will be allowed in USSSA play. All other bats will no longer be allowed in USSSA play as of January 1, 2012.
Papillion Select and probably Rec teams will all follow USSSA equipment standards. As such, beginning with the 2012 baseball season Jr Titans will require compliance with the 2012 USSSA rule changes regarding eligible bats.
If you are considering purchasing a bat, please be aware that many bats, including ones players may have used for years, will not be eligible for use in 2012 if they exceed the 1.15 BPF standard, or are not clearly marked with a BPF rating. It is anticipated that many “Big Barrel”, Senior League, and composite bats will exceed the 1.15 BPF standard.
Beginning with the 2012 season all non-wood baseball bats (aluminum, composites and others) used in USSSA play shall be printed with a BPF ("bat performance factor") of 1.15 or less. Bats with a BPF higher that 1.15, or without a BPF printed (or not legible) on the bat, are not permitted for use.
Bat Performance Factor ("BPF") is the standard for bat safety. BPF is a measure of a non-wood bat's performance relative to wood bats. A BPF of 1.15 means that bat will perform at a rate of 115% to a similar-sized wood bat.
Most non-wood bats manufactured over the past few years have been permanently imprinted with the BPF. To comply with the new regulation, bats used USSSA play must display a BPF of 1.15 or less.
See the link to the USSSA rules below for more information on bat eligibility and BPF.
http://www.usssa.com/usssa/usssa-general/BaseballBatPerformance.htm
Titan Classifieds
NEW!! Have any items that you no longer need? Looking for a good deal on a used item? Email me your "ad" and I'll post iton the Classified tab on the Dugout Menu! Thanks to Michelle for the great idea!
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