Glocester Little League

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ALLSTAR PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Come out and support our All Stars! Below is the schedule of games for all our divisions of play. For complete schedules of all district teams, visit www.ridistrict4.com.

SAT 27 -- Majors Baseball -- Glocester 18, Central Falls 3 (FINAL)

TUE 30 -- Majors Baseball -- Scituate-Foster 12, Glocester 1 (FINAL)

TUE 30 -- Minors Softball -- Cumberland A 11, Glocester 1 (FINAL)

THUR 2 -- Majors Softball -- 6:00 -- vs.Cumberland @ Cumberland (Bentley) -- PPD to Fri 7/3

THUR 2 -- Minors Softball -- 6:00 -- vs. Cumberland B @ GMP -- PPD to Fri 7/3

THUR 2 -- Majors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. East Woonsocket @ East Woonsocket

MON 6 -- Majors Softball -- 6:00 -- vs. TBA @ GMP

WED 8 -- Majors Softball -- 6:00 -- vs. TBA @ TBA

WED 8 -- Minors Softball -- 6:00 -- vs. North Smithfield @ North Smithfield

WED 8 -- Juniors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. Scituate-Foster @ Leja

THUR 9 -- Majors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. Lincoln @ Acotes

FRI 10 -- Minors Softball -- 6:00 -- vs. Lincoln @ Lincoln

FRI 10 -- Juniors Baseball -- 5:30 -- TBA @ TBA

FRI 10 -- Majors Softball -- 5:30 -- TBA @ TBA

SAT 11 -- Minors Baseball -- 2:30 -- vs. Lincoln @ Lincoln

MON 13 -- Seniors Softball -- 7:30 -- vs. Warwick West Side @ Menard (Woonsocket)

WED 15 -- Seniors Softball -- TBA -- vs. TBA @ Menard

THUR 16 -- Seniors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. Smithfield @ Smithfield

THUR 16 -- Minors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. Burrillville @ Acotes

FRI 17 -- Juniors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. TBA @ TBA

FRI 17 -- Seniors Softball -- 7:00 -- vs. TBA @ Menard

SAT 18 -- Seniors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. TBA @ TBA

MON 20 -- Seniors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. TBA @ TBA

TUE 21 -- Minors Baseball -- 5:30 -- vs. Cumberland Nat @ Cumberland

AN UPDATE ON THE LEJA FLAG POLE PROJECT

Just an update to the many people that have contributed toward helping make my Eagle Project a success.

I had hoped to complete my Project prior to the end of the current Little League season, but was not able to do so. My plan at this time is to complete the project sometime mid August.

I want to thank you all for the many donations that helped me reach my goal and actually surpass it.

Due to your generosity, I will now not only be able to install the Flag Pole, but will also be able to install several benches around the park as well.

Again, many thanks and I'll keep you updated!

Zack Daigle
Troop 10 Glocester

FALL BALL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY

Fall Ball is open to boys and girls ages 5-15 and offers a great way to continue to improve baseball skills and have fun while extending the short New England baseball season. Viability of any single age group is dependant upon number of sign-ups and interest from volunteer managers and coaches. To register, CLICK HERE to download a form and mail it by AUGUST 1st to: GLL, PO Box 7, Chepachet, RI 02814.

PICTURES FROM OPENING DAY 2009!

CLICK HERE for a photo essay from our opening day festivities.
Special thanks to Sue Walsh and Diane Milia for the photography.

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.

BULLETIN FROM LITTLE LEAGUE ON CERTAIN BAT MODELS

NOTICE TO PARENTS, PLAYERS AND LEAGUES: IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPOSITE METAL BAT FOR USE IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (Major Division and below), BE SURE THAT THE BAT YOU ARE PURCHASING HAS THIS MARKING: BPF 1.15 ON THE BARREL OR HANDLE OF THE BAT. IF NOT, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES.

Little League officials are aware that there are bats for sale in stores, online or that may have already been purchased that are Little League approved, but do not have the required bat performance standard (BPF) markings. In fact, some of the bats on the Little League approved bat list may not carry the required BPF 1.15 marking on the bat, depending on when they were manufactured and licensed. Currently manufacturers are conducting an inventory and re-testing of all approved bats. The results of this study / retesting is to be finished by March 31, 2009. We are building a list of certain bats that are approved, but do not have the BPF marking due to special circumstances. For these bats, we are extending eligibility for play until December 31, 2009. As we are made aware of bats that meet our criteria for this extension, we will add them to the list. Please check this list regularly for updates. HOWEVER, ONLY BATS WITH THE BPF 1.15 MARKING AND THE BATS ON THIS LIST WILL BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN 2009.

Bats with the special exception include the following:

Adidas Vanquish Blue design (There is a newer model of this bat, also named the Vanquish and it has copper and black markings. It contains the proper labeling and therefore is not subject to the one-year rule).

DeMarini - Black Coyote, Rogue, Distance, Rumble, Tengu, Mach 10, Patriot

Easton - LZ-810, LZ-800, Stealth Optiflex LST 1

Louisville Slugger - YB31

NIKE - Areo

Note: This does not apply to softball.

NEW RULES FOR 2009
Little League International has announced several rule changes that will take effect in the 2009 season. The new rules will include:

-- Adjustments in the pitch count / days rest rules to remove ambiguity.
-- Allowing pitchers to catch later in the game under certain conditions..
-- Changes in eligibility for regular season and all stars.
-- New bat size regulations for Senior Baseball.

For details on these new rules, visit:
http://www.littleleague.org/Learn_More/rules/2009_Rule_and_Regulation_Changes.htm

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.

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 Steve Porter at SteveP@GlocesterLL.com right away.

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.