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January 27, 2012

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RSMLL Day at Dick's Sporting Goods - Jan. 28th
This Saturday!!! Ladera Ranch 10am - 3pm!!!

We wanted to let you know of an upcoming sales event. On January 28th you will be able to shop all day at Dick's and receive a 15% discount on your purchase. You must bring your coupon which arrived in an email and is is also available here. That coupon can be combined with an additional 10% discount coupon available here. The event is planned after you know the colors for your team, but before regular season play begins, so you will have time to purchase whatever you may need. Dick's has been a great supporter of our league and we look forward to showing appreciation to them as well.

Umpire Training Dates Posted

You can find the information under "Umpire Training" in the top menu or by clicking here.

Opening Day / Picture Day – Saturday, Feb. 25

Opening Day Ceremonies, Picture Day, and Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Tijeras Creek fields on Saturday, Feb 25th. The fields are located at 23072 Avenida Empresa adjacent to Tijeras Creek Elementary School.

Manager/Coach Training – Jan. 30 & 31

For 2012, RSMLL is encouraging all Managers and Coaches to attend Big Al’s training for your appropriate age group. These sessions are sponsored by District 68 (free to you) and they help ensure we are delivering a well rounded and consistent developmental experience for our athletes. The Jan 30th session is for those working with 5-8 year olds and it focuses on introducing the skills of the game in a fun and effective way. The Jan 31st session is for those working with 9-13 year olds and it focuses on the plans and drills required for an outstanding season. Both nights begin at 5:40pm (registration) and offer hands on training (6pm-10pm). This is not some sit-around-and-stare-at-a-PowerPoint presentation folks, it is real life education – as Al puts it, "Teach it – Try it – Game it”. We hope to see you all there. Please feel free to contact Joe Molina (training@rsmll.com) with any questions.

For details and location information, please review the document located here.

Spring 2012 Registration

Registration for all divisions except Seniors and Challengers is now closed. If you are interested in signing up on a wait list, please check our website on Friday. If you have any questions, please email playeragent@rsmll.com.

Refund Policy

Full refunds will be granted for all requests received by e-mail up until December 31st, 2011. After December 31st, a 50% refund will be given for all requests received by e-mail up until January 15th, 2012. After January 15th, no refunds will be granted.

Divisions

Divisions are tentatively set as shown below:

Big League

This division is for 16- to 18-year-old players and is run by District 68. Players will be grouped with players from local leagues to form teams.

Seniors

This division is for 15-year-old players and is run by District 68. Players will be grouped with players from local leagues to form teams.

Juniors

This division is for players ages 13-14. There are three different Juniors

divisions: full-season 54-80; half season 54-80, half season 60-90; and full season 60-90. This division is run by RSMLL.

Majors

Primarily league ages are 11- and 12-year-olds. League age 10-year-olds will be allowed by roster availability. Draft process for team selections. Highest level of competition and skill level in Little League.

AAA

Primarily league age 10. League age 11-year-olds are by league-granted requests or if player is not selected in the Majors draft. League age 9-year-olds will be allowed by roster availability. Draft process for team selections. Competitive advanced rules preparing kids for the Majors division.

Primarily league age 9. League age 10-year-olds are by league-granted requests or if player is not selected in AAA draft. League age 8-year-olds will be allowed by roster availability. Draft process for team selections. Kid pitching and more advanced baseball rules.

Single A

Primarily league age 8. League age 9-year-olds are by league-granted requests or if player is not selected in AA draft. League age 7-year-olds will be allowed by roster availability. Draft process for team selections. Most likely a combination of machine, coach and kid pitch.

Farm

Primarily league age 7. League age 8-year-olds are by league-granted request or if the player is not selected in the Single A draft. League age 6-year-olds will be allowed by roster availability. Roster requests will be filled to the best of the league's abiltity. This is a non-competitive machine pitch division.

Rookie

Primarily league age 5- and 6-year-olds. T-Ball/Coach Pitch. Games and practices weekdays and weekends. 20-plus game season. Roster requests will be filled to the best of the league's abiltity.

Intro to Baseball

For those wanting a shorter season for their for players ages 4 1/2 (born before 11-1-06) to age 5- and 6-six-year olds who have never played, we are offering a modified 10-game season. Coach pitch/T-Ball. 45-minute practice followed by 45-minute game. Saturdays only. Modified uniform provided.

Challenger

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide.

Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players. Challenger games can be played as T-ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three.

2012 RSMLL Board

Congratulations to the 2012 RSMLL Board of Directors. Here is a listing of elected positions. If you are interesed in any open position, please contact Bill Bauman at president@rsmll.com

President - Bill Bauman

Auxiliary President - Danell Faris

Vice President - Matt Perez

Player Agent - Jenny Morgenstern

Secretary - Joanie Hipp

Treasurer - Kari Casarietti

Uniforms - Cindy Zimpfer

Equipment - Adam George

Safety - Karen Osato

Fields - Jeff Steinker

Parliamentarian - Nikki Nelson

Training and Development - Joe Molina

Chief Umpire (Upper) - Appointed by president

Chief Umpire (Lower) - Appointed by president

Webmaster - Brian Maas

Fall Ball Coordinator - Carlos Gonzalez

H.E.A.R.T. Foundation - Karen Hawkins

Scheduler - Chip Owen

Registrar - Kris Price

Sponsorship - Clinton White

Juniors/Seniors Rep - Open

Majors Rep - Trent Peterson

AAA Rep - Sean Reis

AA Rep - Ron Anzai

A Rep - Carlos Gonzalez

Farm Rep - Jeannine Lattime

Rookie/Intro Rep - Todd Kazahaya

Challengers Rep - Christina Mahr

Composite Bat Moratorium - New Bats Added Updated 7/29/11 Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Majors Division and below. Please click herefor addtional information. You will see two lists on this link, a licensed bat list and the approved composite list. A licensed bat is only approved if it meets all of rule 1.10. A composite bat is only approved if it is on the list located on the LL website. All bats must conform to rule 1.10 in the Green Book. For Little League (majors) and below: The bat shall not be more than 33 inches in length nor more than 2 1/4 inches in diameter. Non-wood bats shall be printed with a BPF (Bat Performance Factor) of 1.15 or less.		Volunteers Needed Calling all Volunteers! We are always looking for volunteers. Please contact any member of the Board of Directors for information on how you can help out.

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