by posted 05/19/2013
 
All NBLL supporters are invited to California Pizza Kitchen, 29th Street, on Saturday, May 25 any time from 11 am to 9 pm. When you give the attached NBLL flyer (click here) to your server, CPK will donate 20% of your check back to the League. This promotion is valid for take-out, dine-in, catering or delivery. Team parents, plan your post-season party at CPK! This offer is open to the public, so please forward this flyer and spread the word. We hope that this event will be both a community-builder and a fundraiser, and that we'll see each of you there! 
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by posted 05/18/2013
 
Play more baseball in NBLL's Summer League!  No snow in June, July, or August!

What:  NBLL Summer League
Who:  Players ages 5-14
When:  June 24 - August 8, 2013

Registration for Summer League is now open. Please click here to sign up or go to www.nbll.com and click the orange Register Now button on the upper right. 

A few things: 

1. Please register your player for the same division the played in during the Spring season, except for 11 and 12 year olds, who will register for Intermediate division.  Intermediate Division is a new Little League division with slightly bigger field dimensions.  

2.  All divisions except Rookies will play approximately 2 games per week (12 for whole summer season).  Rookies will play approximately 8 games for the season. 

3.  Regularly scheduled games will be played on weeknights (Mon-Thu). 

4.  Practices will be scheduled by your team's coaches. 

5.  We need managers and coaches!  If you are interested in managing a team for summer league, please let us know by registering as a manager here.  (or click on "Register Now" and select Summer League Manager). 

Any information you may need regarding number of games played, ages, etc., can be found on the registration page. 
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by posted 05/17/2013
 
NBLL Families,

There are several affordable, quality summer baseball camps being offered at Iris Fields again this summer, and they're filling up fast!  Camps start right after Memorial Day. 

Click here for more information and registration links for camps offered by:  (or check out the Summer Camps tab on the left menu)
 

• BCM Performance
• Boulder Collegians Baseball
• Diamond Club Baseball
• KRUSH Athletics
• Boulder High Baseball

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by posted 05/16/2013
 

• 9/10-  and 10/11-year old All-Star teams:  June 15 - July 30 (district, state)
• 11/12 (Majors) All-Star teams:  June 15 - Aug 8 (district, state, regional)
• Juniors All-Stars:  June 15 - Aug 6 (district, state, regional)

The effort that goes into All-Stars is great and we ask for a full commitment from players, coaches, parents, and board members!  Players who have planned extended absences during that time for vacation or other events are encouraged to register for the Summer League.  Summer League registration will open in the next few days. 

The deadline for players to submit their name as an All-star candidate is May 17th.  Please send an email to the player agent ( ) and president by the end of the day on Friday, May 17, and include the following information in your email:
 

• Player Name
• Current NBLL Team and Jersey Number
• League Age (age on April 30, 2013)

Note:  Per Little League International guidelines, players who are 10 on April 30, 2013, may be considered for either the 9/10 team or the 10/11 team.  Similarly, players who are 11 years old on April 30, 2013, may be considered for either the 10/11 team or the 11/12 team.  Players will try out by age group and if the selection committee feels that your 10- or 11-year old should be considered for selection to the older team, we will initiate a conversation with your family at that time. 

NBLL will field the following All-Star Teams in 2013:

• 1 Juniors All-Star team, if enough player and coach interest/availability
• 1 Majors (age 11/12) All-Star Team
• at least 1 All-Star Team of 10/11-year olds*
• at least 1 All-Star Team of 9/10-year old*

* The number of teams at the 9/10- and 10/11- year old age groups will be determined based on the number of qualified candidates at each level. 


ALL-STAR TRYOUTS: 
Tryouts for 9, 10, and 11-year old players will be held on Saturday, June 15th, in the morning (times TBD based on final number of candidates).  This is the earliest possible date for tryouts, per Little League rules.  Teams will be named by the following day. 

There are no tryouts for 12-year old players or Juniors players.

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ALL-STAR PROGRAM DOCUMENT UNDER THE ALL-STAR TAB ON THE NBLL HOME PAGE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION!


If you have any questions on NBLL's All-Star program, feel free to contact Vicki Moore or Mark Copeland .
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by posted 05/16/2013
 
Dear NBLL Community,
 
Please take the time to read and understand a few current safety concerns that directly affect players, children and adults at all four field locations.
 
 
Swinging Bat Hazard
 
1. During Games, Practices, Pre-game Warm ups: Children are NOT
ALLOWED to handle or swing baseball bats without Coach/Adult supervision.
 
2. Take EXTRA Caution when swinging bats outside your a field area. NO swinging bats in areas where people are walking by.
 
3. Siblings/Non-playing children-NO swinging bats unless in an area away from traffic and under strict supervision. 
 
 
Permanent brain injury, blindness and other critical injuries could result from carelessness.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equipment Box Hazard

The design and hinge system of the equipment boxes is damaged. We are working on fixing this problem. In the interim please note:
The lids on all equipment boxes can easily topple down and could cause serious harm if body parts are in, or around, the slammed lid.
This is EXTREMELY dangerous and could lead to injuries, such as severed digits.
Make sure ALL children are away from the equipment boxes at ALL times.
Two children could lift a lid and slam it down,or you may think it is held upright BUT it only takes a gust of wind, or a tap, to be knocked down.
HOLD lid up at all times.
 

 
Lightning Hazard
 
Be observant at all times.
Monitors are located at all field location inside the equipment boxes.
Please do not stay on the field if it is threatened, you are setting a bad example for the children in your care if you stand out in the open; and risking your life.
If monitor light is fixed on 3-8 clear immediately. Clear to grounded location NOT dugout(Cars are Safe)Specific instructions are with each monitor.


 
 
Please take a moment to read the 2013 Safety Plan. 
http://files.LeagueAthletics.com/Text/Documents/5394/40812.pdf
 
Safety documents are located under 'Documents and Forms'. Safety Documents.
 
Thank you,
 
Cate Buck 
NBLL Safety Officer 
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by posted 12/04/2012
 
Please contribute to Campaign Grand Slam!

NBLL needs to raise at least $25,000 to fund much-needed improvements to our aging and heavily used fields and facilities.  Click here to contribute!

Player registration fees cover a portion of NBLL’s operating costs.  Financial support from businesses and individuals covers some of the remaining expenditures, while ensuring that participation is open to all children, regardless of a ability to pay.  However, at the end of the season, we are often left with little monies to fund the more costly but necessary projects.  

Since safety for players and spectators is our highest priority, we direct a significant portion of our annual budget toward maintaining aging facilities and replacing worn-out or unsafe equipment. For example, in 2012, a few of the safety-related projects we completed include:

• Replaced unsafe/exposed fencing sections at Iris Fields
• Replaced worn-out or unsafe player equipment, including batting helmets and catcher’s gear
• Brought electrical wiring in equipment storage areas up to code
• Secured two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), to be installed in 2013 at game sites.

In addition to normal operating costs incurred by a league of our size, we need your help to continue funding safer, more enjoyable facilities in 2013. To this end, some projects we are planning include:

• Replacement of additional unstable or exposed fencing sections
• Repair/replacement of structural dugout damage at various sites
• Replenish/improvement of infield dirt and drainage at several fields
• Completion of batting cage upgrades at Iris and Centennial
• Wiring/electrical upgrades at Snack Shack

 
NBLL volunteers are hard at work raising money for next season and beyond.  We are recruiting team and league sponsors, seeking in-kind and monetary donations, and pursuing grants from outside sources.   
 
This is where Campaign Grand Slam comes in.  Many of you have expressed the desire to keep fundraising efforts as efficient and painless as possible – we know how busy everyone is!  Therefore, to participate in Campaign Grand Slam, we are asking families to make a one-time charitable donation to NBLL, the proceeds of which will be invested right back into our league. 

To reach our goal of raising $25,000, we are suggesting an average donation of $50 per family.  We know that some can contribute less and others may be able to donate more.  We are striving for 100% participation, so any contribution helps us reach our goal and we welcome donations of any amount!

Your one-time contribution to Campaign Grand Slam beginning now in December 2012 directly benefits NBLL players in 2013! 
 
You can contribute to Campaign Grand Slam in 2 ways:
1.  Click here to make a secure online donation via Credit Card.
2.  Mail your contribution to:  NBLL Grand Slam, P.O. Box 1827, Boulder, CO, 80306

NBLL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, and your donation may be tax deductible.  Many employers offer matching funds, so please inquire about ways to leverage your contribution for even greater impact.

By participating in Campaign Grand Slam, you directly help the kids by supporting NBLL’s mission to provide the “best game in town” for our young ballplayers! 

Thank you for your support. 

Click HERE to contribute today!

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by posted 11/26/2012
 

November 2012   Dear Little League Parents, Coaches, Umpires and Local League and District Volunteers:   As you may be considering the purchase of new bats for the 2013 season, please be aware that Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, which is available through the Little League website.   Click here to find the latest bat information, including the current Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers.   Please note that bats are continually being tested and in some cases, bats that were previously accepted under the rules may have been declared "illegal" after failing additional tests.  Please know that the safety of every child on the field is at the heart of these regulations and additional testing.  As always, you are encouraged to keep receipts for bats that may be purchased as gifts in the event that you discover a bat to be non-compliant with current Little League regulations.    If there is a bat-related issue that requires an explanation the answer is just a click away.   You are encouraged to you use this resource, and refer to it often to review the latest information.   Sincerely, Little League International P.O. Box 3485 539 US Route 15 Hwy Williamsport, PA 17701-0485 Phone: 570-326-1921

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by posted 01/18/2012
 
In March, 2011, Governor John Hickenlooper signed into state law the "Jake Snakenberg Youth Sports Concussion Act".  This law, considered one of the most sweeping laws in the nation, is designed to help protect youth athletes from head injuries by requiring concussion awareness training for public and private school coaches, as well as volunteer coaches and manages in organizations like Little League.  

The bill was named after Jake Snakenberg, a high school football player who died in 2004 after sustaining a hit during a game closely following an undiagnosed concussion from a hit in a previous game.  

The bill requires that coaches receive education about concussions, that a student athlete is removed from the field of play if a concussion is suspected, and that the student be signed off by a healthcare professional before returning to play. The Act is effective as of January 1, 2012.

For information on Concussion in Youth Sports please visit http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/parents_Eng.pdf

All NBLL Managers and Coaches will be required by law to take the online concussion training course, found here.   http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/online_training.html  

We hope that all parents and other league volunteers will also take the time to complete this training. 
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