Sunday, February 27, 2011

Mark Your Calendars and Check Your Child's Bat




We have a lot in this post. To summarize you will find an update on Softball, dates, times and locations for upcoming events such as Player Draft, Uniform Sizing and Opening Day. 




But, PLEASE scroll to the bottom and read the new rules on Little League Bats and check to see if you child's bat makes the cut. 


First a quick update on Softball we are extending the registration for Softball for a few more weeks due to increased interest. Things are looking positive that we will be able to proceed with Girls Softball but the teams will be 8-12 yr. olds all playing together. If you have any questions or concerns please email Jamey at: jamey.lewis@zoomtown.com

PLAYER DRAFT

What is this? 
Kids will throw and catch balls and be evaluated by the coaches to help them determine how to distribute the talent across the leagues during the draft. The drafting of the players is open for parents to watch. Kids will need to bring a glove with them!
WHEN: March 6, 2011
WHERE: Williamstown Elementary Gym 2
WHAT TIME: 
• Machine Pitch (7-8 yr. olds) 1:30 - 2:30
• Major/Minor
  - 9-10 yr. olds 3:00 - 4:00
  - 11-12 yr. olds 4:00 - 5:00
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BASEBALL UNIFORM SIZING
What is this? Kids will be fitted for uniform sizes and able to select their player number. There will be uniforms for the kids to try on to help you determine the best fit. 
WHEN: March 13, 2011
WHERE: Williamstown Baptist Church please park in the upper parking lot on the south side of the church
WHAT TIME: 
• T-ball: 1:30 - 2:30
• Rookie Machine Pitch: 2:30 - 3:00
• Machine Pitch: 3:00 - 4:00
• Major / Minor: 4:00 - 5:00
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OPENING DAY
April 30, 2011

We are organizing an Opening Day celebration to be held at the Grant County Park in Crittenden, Ky. Stay tuned for more details.
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Did You Know? 
Please check the link below to see if your child's bat(s) are on the approved list!
Little League has posted new rules about what bats will be allowed to use this season. This is new information and we will be enforcing this new rule for the safety of the children. Little League International's moratorium on the use of composite bats extends to all of its baseball divisions, including the Little League (Majors) division. 

By definition, a moratorium is: An authorized delay or stopping of some specific activity. As applied by Little League International, the moratorium disallows the use of all baseball bats constructed with composite material in its barrel unless a specific model shows in laboratory testing that it will not exceed the standard that is printed on the bat, after the bat is broken in. 

The moratorium on composite bats, which now applies to all baseball divisions of Little League, does not apply to any softball divisions of Little League. 

We know that many of you will have questions about this new rule. If you can not find answers to your questions at the link below please let us know and we will do our best to help you find answers. 

You can read the official posting made by Little League International on the new bat rules click the link below. At this link you will also find list of bats that are approved and NOT APPROVED. 

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