Glocester Little League

GLL NEWS

2012 PLAYER COACH & VOLUNTEER
REGISTRATIONS
All new AND returning players, managers, coaches, umpires and volunteers are required to register for the 2012 season

Saturday, January 14 & Saturday January 28

Ponaganset Middle School
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Baseball
Ages 4-8

Girls Softball
Ages 7-16
(all Glocester, Scituate, Smithfield & Foster girls are eligible)

* Players must turn 4 by April 30, 2012 *

2012 Registration Fees
Challenger Division -- $25
T-Ball, A-Ball, AA-Ball -- $70
Minors Softball (ages 7-9) -- $70
Majors, Juniors & Senior Baseball -- $80
All Other Divisions -- $80
Maximum per Family -- $150
NOTE: There is an additional $20 fee for any unreturned uniforms, as well as a $20 bounced check fee.

All new players must present a copy of their birth certificate

Photo ID required for all coaches and volunteers.

For more information, Contact GLL President Mike Martone at MikeM@GlocesterLL.com or at (401) 568-1589.

CLICK HERE to downlaod a flyer

BIG AL COACHING CLINIC

Big Al is back! Anyone who attended Big Al's Coaching Clinic two years ago knows exactly who valuable Al's advice, drills and tips can be. The program guides the coaches toward age appropriate skills, drills and activities for each level and each instructional series builds the foundation for the next. Big Al and his son Scott present coaching clinics around the world each year.

Anyone interested in coaching -- from beginners to seasoned veterans -- should plan to attend the clinic to be held at Smithfield High School on Saturday March 24. CLICK HERE for more information.

COMPLETE RULE CHANGES FOR 2012 SEASON

Little League International has announced all its rule changes for the coming 2012 season. It includes changes in the background check process, penalties for using an illegal bat and advaning on a dropped third strike. All coaches and managers should read an become familiar with the changes before the season begins.

CLICK HERE for the complete list.

NEW COMPOSITE BAT RULES FOR 2012

Little League International has revised its rules regarding the use of composite bats in all baseball divisions for the upcoming 2012 season. They have been announced in advance of the printinng of the 2012 rule books to notify parents who may want to purchase a new bat as a gift during the holiday season.

CLICK HERE for details.

GREAT JOB CHEPACHET SCOUTS!

Scout leader & GLL Safety Officer Bob Shields, along with Webelo Den 3, Pack 1 Chepachet, recently cleaned up the woods around Acotes Field of trash and debris blown in off the highway. Thanks!

WELCOME THE 2011-2012 BOARD

Congratulations to the newly elected 2011-2012 Glocester Little League Board of Directors:

Mike Martone -- President
Randy Rauso -- Vice President
Erin Dolan -- VP of Softball
Bob Shields -- Safety Officer
Lynda Martone -- Secretary
Mike Mousseau -- Player Agent
Jim Gregoire -- Sponsors Coordinator
Dave Masiello -- Assistant Sponsors Coordinator
Dave Faria -- Fields & Grounds
Peter Schuyler -- Equipment Manager
Todd Dalessio -- Manager's Rep.
Patrick Clifford -- Umpire in Chief
Kristen Caine -- Board Member
Michelle McGuire -- Board Member
Bob DeRoche -- Representative at Large

GLOCESTER JUNIORS CAPTURE DISTRICT IV TITLE

The Glocester Junior Baseball All Stars defeated Burrillville 11-7 on Tuesday to capture the RI District IV Title
and advance to the Rhode Island State Championships at Johnston beginning July 23.

AWARD WINNERS

The Glocester Little League is pleased to announce the winners of the Sportsmanship & Most Improved Player Medallions awarded at the annual picnic. CLICK HERE for a complete list of winners from each team.

2011 GLOCESTER LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

AAA Baseball Champions -- Steere Farm

Majors Softball Champions -- Glocester Business Association

Majors Baseball Champions -- Anthony's Builders

FALL BALL!

Although the calendar says it is early Summer, it is still time to sign-up for the GLL's popular Fall Ball programs. Games will begin in early September and conclude by late October. Registration for both baseball and girls softball is only $30.

Specific age levels are dependant on interest and willing coaches. To register, download this form and mail it to: GLL, PO Box 7, Chepachet, RI 02814 before August 1.

Questions can be directed GLL President Mike Martone MikeM@GlocesterLL.com or Vice President Michelle McGuire, MichelleM@GlocesterLL.com.

SUMMER FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PITCHING CLINICS

The annual softball pitching clinics, directed by professional pitching coach Lisa Denton, will resume beginning August 2nd at Glocester Memorial Park. Registration is only $65 for GLL players, and $95 for others. There will be two sessions this year -- one for learning the fundamentals and the other for advanced speed and accuracy.

To regsiter, please fill out this form and mail it with payment to: GLL, PO Box 7, Chepachet, RI 02814.

CONCUSSION TRAINING

The Center for Disease Control has created a website to help coaches and parents identify and limit concussions in youth sports.
CLICK HERE to review the training information.

PLAY BALL!
The Glocester Little League Celebrates Opening Day

CLICK HERE for photos from the Opening Day Ceremonies

NOTICE:
MORATORIUM ON USE OF COMPOSITE BATS IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY

10/30/2010 -- Click Here for more information

3/24/2011 -- Click Here for an up-to-date list of bats approved for play

LATE REGISTRATIONS

The registration period for the 2011 season has now passed. If you would still like to sign-up and play, please contact President Mike Martone MikeM@GlocesterLL.com or Player Agent Mick Mousseau MichaelM@GlocesterLL.com immediately!

Players who register after this date WILL NOT be guaranteed a roster spot and may be subject to late fees.

Boys and girls from GLOCESTER ages 4-18 are eligible to play baseball. Girls from GLOCESTER, FOSTER, SMITHFIELD and SCITUATE ages 7-16 are eligible to play softball. For more information, contact GLL President Mike Martone at MikeM@GlocesterLL.com or Player Agent Mike Mousseau at MichaelM@GlocesterLL.com.

**NEW** -- GLL PARENT & PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT FORM -- click here

** NEW** -- 2011 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION -- click here

GLL APPROVES 4 YEAR-OLDS FOR T-BALL PLAY
The GLL has approved participation for 4 year-olds in t-ball play beginning with the 2011 season. All children born before April 30, 2007 will be now be eligible to register and and play in the GLL.

For more information, please contact GLL Player Agent Mike Mousseau at MichaelM@GlocesterLL.com.

THIRD ANNUAL COACH'S SOFTBALL GAME!

Congratulations to all the participants / survivors from this season's post-picnic coach's and manager's softball game. And thanks to Michelle McGuire for once again organizing the event.

TOM BUCKLEY FLAGPOLE DEDICATION CEREMONY

On a rainy Sunday, over 75 players, family and friends met at Leja Field to dedicate the new flagpole to long-time league volunteer Tom Buckley. Troop 10 Eagle Scout candidate and former GLL player Zack Daigle organized the project and event which featured improvements to the facility.

CLICK HERE for a photo essay of the festivities.

THE GLL IS NOW ON FACEBOOK! JOIN US!

Glocester Little League on Facebook

FREE CLEAT EXCHANGE
Leave a pair, take a pair! We will set up a table during tryouts. Self-serve. If the concept works, we will maintain a more permanent box at the Acotes Snack Shed.

LAND WANTED -- THE GLL NEEDS BALLFIELDS

The GLL has almost doubled in size over the past five years, now serving an amazing 550 players on 45 teams! We badly need to expand.

If you know of anyone who would like to donate some land to our league for the specific purpose of creating new baseball fields, please contact league president Mike Martone at Mike M @GlocesterLL.com right away.

GLL'S CHALLENGERS TAKE ON THE PAWSOX

The GLL's Camp Aldersgate Challenger's Team recently participated in a skills clinic hosted by the Pawtucket Red Sox at McCoy Stadium. The event also included game tickets and a barbecue. Thanks to the PawSox for hosting this special "Challenger Day" year after year .

CLICK HERE for more pictures from Challenger Day

SUBMIT YOUR OLD GLL PHOTOS

2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Little League in Glocester! Do you have photographs of the early days of the GLL from the Sixties, Seventies, Eighties or even Nineties? Please submit them and help restore our league's history. We hear stories every day from parents who played in the GLL as kids who now have kids of their own playing, and we would like to capture some of that nostalgia. Digital images may be submitted via email to: info@glocesterll.com or can be mailed to: GLL, PO Box 7, Chepachet, RI 02814. All photos will be returned promptly.

FIELD RULES & REGULATIONS

Now that our fields are in heavy use for the new season, everyone must adhere to the following rules to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment of the games:

- Smoking at ALL GLL fields is prohibited and a violation of state law.
- Dogs and other pets are prohibited at all fields.
- All vehicles must be parked in designated lots. No cars or motorcyles are allowed beyond the parking areas.
- Children (players and/or siblings) may never be dropped off and left unattended. Parents are expected to be present with their children at all times.
- Leafletting of cars or passing of handbills for any reason is prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited from the fields.
- Use of grills or any open fire is prohibited.
- Only league approved volunteers may coach or interact with players.
- Shouting at or harassment of any player, coach or official, or use of vulgar language, is prohibited and will be grounds for permanent removal from the facility.
- Acotes Field is a private facility to be used for Little League baseball, and is not a public town park. Individuals present without permission are considered to be trespassing and will be subject to immediate removal.

Thank you for your cooperation.

UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Are you getting updates from the Glocester Little League in your email box? If not, join our email list (at right) right away! Due to Verizon's emergence in our area, many people have switched their primary email address. Please make sure we have your current address on file.

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)

An AED has been purchased for use at Acotes Field. An AED is a portable, automatic device used to restore normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest. An AED is applied outside the body. It automatically analyzes the patient's heart rhythm and advises the rescuer whether or not a shock is needed to restore the normal heartbeat. The device is intended to be used by lay persons and even provides voice commands.Thanks to GLL Safety Officer Bob Shields for leading the effort to acquire the device, and to our three town fire districts for their donations and support to make this happen.

GLOCESTER LL GEAR

Help show your support to our league! By popular demand, hats, shirts and hoodies will now be available starting at registration day, and will be available in the snack shed all season long -- or while supplies last.