2012 Spring Calendar

Little League Updates Background Check Rules

In November 2011, Little League International informed its local leagues that because of recent changes in several states' positions regarding availability of sex offender registry information, checks conducted exclusively through LexisNexis did not satisfy the regulation.

As always, local Little Leagues and districts in the U.S. are required to, at a minimum, perform a check that covers the Sex Offender Registries of all U.S. states/territories, for certain personnel in the league, as noted in the regulations. Again, LexisNexis satisfies Little League International's background check regulation (Regulation I [c] [8] and [9]). 

As a currently-chartered league, Little League International provides the first 125 background checks conducted through LexisNexis free, with each additional check costing $1 per check.

Many local leagues have already begun play and many others will open their seasons soon, so let this serve as a reminder of those volunteers that require a background check be completed in compliance with Little League Regulation I [c] [8] and [9].

Below are samples of positions your league may have to conduct background checks on if active in your league per Regulation I [c] [8] and [9]:

-        Managers

-        Coaches

-        Practice Coaches

-        Board Members

-        Umpires

-        Misc. positions

• Equipment Manager
• Field maintenance
• Scorekeeper
• Announcer
• General volunteer
• Concession worker
• Team Parent

2012 Bat Lists and Rules

Updated in November 2011, Little League International has issued new rules on the use of composite bats in all baseball divisions. The new rules on composite bats only applies to composite-barreled bats. Bats that have only a metal/alloy in the barrel (and no other material, unless it is in the end cap of the bat) are not subject to the moratorium, regardless of the composition of the handle

Little League has provided the option for manufacturers to seek waivers for specific bat models and is maintaining lists of approved composite bats for the Junior (ages 13+) and above leagues and one for the Majors and below leagues (ages 4-12) .

You are encouraged to check the lists regularly as they will be updated as each bat model receives a waiver.

Online Resources For Little League Coaches

Little League International recognizes and appreciates the challenges that come with being a Little League manager or coach, so it has developed a free on-line coaching resource that Little League managers and coaches can turn to for reference, education, or to stay current with the latest drills and coaching techniques.

The Little League Coach Resource Center, located on the World Wide Web at: www.LittleLeagueCoach.org, is a free service created by Little League International in cooperation with Cramer Digital Marketing and Event Solutions in Norwood, Mass.

“Being a Little League coach is no easy task,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “For years, providing educational resources and materials for our organization's volunteers has helped to maintain and grow the program.

“It is our expectation that The Little League Coach Resource Center will enrich the experiences for both the adults and the children,” Mr. Keener said. “Coaches and managers will now have the full educational resources of the Little League program behind them, which will breed confidence in what they're teaching, and give the players the opportunity to excel through better instruction.”

The resource center is Little League Baseball and Softball’s latest, most extensive volunteer training and education tool. Content contributors include two-time USA Olympic Softball gold medalist Michele Smith and the Positive Coaching Alliance, along with other Little League Baseball and Softball’s licensees, which have committed to provide content in the future.

To utilize the Little League Coach Resource Center, all that is required is an authentication code which will be provided by Little League International to all of its local Little League administrators. Managers and coaches approved by the local league’s board of directors are provided with the authentication code on a personal mailing, which will be good for one calendar year. This provision is put in place since each year local leagues are required to appoint its managers and coaches.

“The experiences that millions of children have had playing Little League, has become tangible by the number of those children that have returned to become adult volunteers, managers and coaches in the program.” Mr. Keener said. “In past generations, the time that children spent with their teams and coaches was typically positive, and in many cases, had a significant impact on their lives. The Little League Coach Resource Center will allow today’s coaches to enhance their knowledge, and potentially advance the skills and enjoyment of their players.”

All of the content available on the website is maintained by Little League International and supported by a host of content contributors. Another feature of the site is the video presentations, which in many cases, also are available with a printable transcript, making the information portable.

As coaches begin to utilize the Little League Coach Resource Center, they will have the opportunity to build their own profile and insert items into a personal cache specific to their needs, including practice plans, specific articles and news stories.

I will teach all children to play fair and do their best.  I will positively support all managers, coaches and players.  I will respect the decisions of the umpire.  I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game.

- Little League Parent/Volunteer Pledge

Spring 2012 Field Conditions

Montrose Park Large - OPEN

Montrose Park Small - OPEN

Dunsmore - OPEN

Glorietta - OPEN

Verdugo - OPEN

Babe Herman - OPEN

Pellanconi - OPEN

Scholl Canyon #1 - OPEN

Scholl Canyon #2 - OPEN

Scholl Canyon #3 - OPEN

Sports Complex - OPEN

Brand Park - OPEN

Pacific Park - OPEN

Updated February 16, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

Use of city fields when closed may result in loss or suspension of Field Permits.  Please stay off fields when closed.

About CVLL

Crescenta Valley Little League (CVLL) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, organization  sanctioned by Little League International for the purpose of providing baseball and softball playing opportunities for both boys and girls, ages 4-18, residing in the communities of La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, Montrose, and North Glendale.

Carl Stotz founded little League Baseball in 1939 in Williamsport, PA, and as millions of children on six continents and scores of countries can attest; baseball, softball and Little League are synonymous. Little League is a heritage to be carried forward proudly by ever increasing waves of those devoted to teaching children how to play and enjoy these great games.  

Our organization was founded in order to instruct young people not only in the fundamentals of baseball and softball, but good sportsmanship, team work and respect as well -- skills that every child will need later in life.  CVLL is chartered within California's District 16 , which is a part of Little League's Western Region.

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