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Oct. 16, 2008

Dear District Administrators and Local Little League Officials,

We have received a number of inquiries regarding last weeks announcement regarding non-wood bats. Here are some additional details.

Statement Regarding Bats in Junior League Baseball

Beginning with the 2009 season, baseball bats with a diameter of 2-5/8 (two-and-five-eighths) inches are now the standard for all teenage baseball divisions (Junior, Senior and Big League).

Baseball bats with a diameter of 2-3/4 (two-and-three-fourths) inches are no longer permitted for use in the Junior League Division of Baseball. Previously, these bats could be used in Juniors, but not in Senior or Big League.

Background
A committee at USA Baseball is in the process of developing a standard for bats used in the Junior League Division. Currently, there is no standard in place as there is for bats in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below, and for bats used in Senior League and Big League.

(USA Baseball is the governing body for amateur baseball in the U.S. Little League Baseball is a member of USA Baseball.)

In the Senior and Big League Divisions, the standard is the Ball Exit Speed Ratio (BESR), with its minus-3 requirement. The overall weight (in ounces) of a bat can be no more than three ounces below the overall length (in inches) of the bat. This mandate remains in effect in Senior and Big League Baseball divisions, but is not a requirement in Junior Baseball.

Additional Information for Little League Baseball (Majors) and Below

In effect for the 2009 season is the requirement that all non-wood bats used in Little League Baseball (Majors) Divisions and below shall be printed with a BPF of 1.15 or less.

This stipulation has been included in the Official Rules and Regulations for the past few years, leading up to 2009, so that leagues, parents, and bat manufacturers could prepare for it.

Most non-wood bats manufactured over the past several years for the age groups involved in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below have been permanently imprinted with the BPF. In fact, very few bats sold today with a diameter of 2-1/4 (two and one-quarter) inches are not printed with the BPF rating.

So, starting with the 2009 season, bats printed with a BPF higher than 1.15, or without a BPF printed (or not legible) on the bat, are not permitted in these divisions.

2009 Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic!

"PUT ME IN COACH!"

CLINIC DETAILS

Please select one clinic date from below:

Hosted By the Tampa Bay Rays!!!

Dates:

Monday, June 29, 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Schedule: Check-IN: 8-8:45 am

Clinic Rotations: 9-12 pm

Post-Clinic Snack: 12 pm

Location: Tropicana Field

One Tropicana Dr

St Petersburg, FL 33705

*Registration deadline is preferably FOUR DAYS prior to the first clinic date. Registration and Signed Waiver are required for attendance.

RSVP Now! Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Registration is required for each participant and can be completed online at

www.ChevyYouthSports.com/rsvp. Your RSVP log-in password is PlayBall and your Local Marketing Asssociation (LMA) is Tampa.

Participants...

Participants will need to wear and bring their own baseball gear. Practice apparel or team uniforms are acceptable, as are cleats or tennis shoes. Each child should have their own glove, and may bring their own bat if available.

Each child is required to RSVP and bring a signed clinic waiver form (available online) to the check-in table on the day of the clinic.

Family members...

Family members are encouraged to attend the clinics, but we recommend that you bring a cooler with refreshments as concessions may not be available. A postclinic snack will be provided for all participants, and may be available for spectators at a nominal fee.

More information...

More information, including detailed location information and itineraries, are available when you register for your clinic at www.ChevyYouthSports.com/rsvp.

Questions?

Visit www.chevyyouthsports.com to view a list of FAQs or contact your CYB

Coordinator, Michelle Marks at (678) 438-3758 or mmarks@chevyyouthbaseball.com.

Are you ready to play ball?

On behalf of your local Chevrolet dealers, you are invited to participate in a 2009 Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic!

Youth league members will spend a half day in various rotations such as fielding, hitting and pitching, supervised by experienced Rays staff. Family members are invited to tag along for a fun day in the sun!

Your participation is free of charge. See below for dates and details, then visit the website to register for your preferred clinic date:

www.chevyyouthsports.com/rsvp.

*RSVP and Signed Waiver required for attendance.

SPONSORS