• Online Registration is open!
• NBLL Indoor Training will begin Friday, Jan 27!  See schedule below.
• Majors Manager application deadine is Feb 3 (see below for more info)
• Minors Managers register online
• Majors Tryouts Feb 26 and Mar 3 (weather permitting)
• Select Minors Assessments Feb 26 & Mar 3 (weather permitting)
• Interested in becoming a 2012 NBLL sponsor?  Click here!
• Opening Day is April 7, 2012

by posted 01/26/2012
 
It's time to get the bats and gloves out!  Once again, NBLL is hosting indoor training clinics beginning Friday, January 27.  Thanks to an ongoing collaboration with Boulder High School and Diamond Baseball of Boulder, NBLL has access to warehouse space set up specifically to work on baseball skills, including space for tee work, soft toss, pitching, fielding, hitting live pitches, and some throwing.  

Coaches/Parent Volunteers:  We need your help!  The indoor space is mostly filled with tunnels, so we can use at least 1 adult per tunnel or station to ensure that kids are safe and get the most out of their time.  Please consider helping out if you bring your child to a clinic!  Questions?   Call 303-875-4670. 

What:  NBLL Indoor Training Sessions
Where:  5455 Spine Road (north of Lookout on Spine).  See map here.  Enter on North side of building and please park on north side of building or in cul-de-sac on Spine Rd. 
Who:  all players currently registered or planning to register soon for NBLL Spring 2012 season; training times determined by age/division.  
Cost:  $5 for 1 hour clinics; $7 for 90-minute clinics.  The fees collected help offset the cost of leasing the warehouse space.  
Registration:  At this time, no advance registration required.  All sessions are "drop in".  Online registration may be added if demand dictates. 
What to wear:  Wear tennis shoes/sneakers (NO CLEATS) and comfortable, layered clothing, e.g. sweat pants, sweatshirts.   
What to bring:  Glove, Bat (some will be available), helmet if you have on (NBLL will provide several), water bottle, $5/$7 fee.   
When:  Tentative Indoor Schedule below (this may be adjusted to accommodate attendance). 

PLEASE ARRIVE 5-10 min before start time for check-in.

 

Fridays (Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24):  $5 drop-in fee

• 6:00  - 7:15 pm:  ages 5-9 (A, AA)
• 7:15 - 8:30 pm:  ages 9-12 (AAA, Majors)

• 9:30 am - 11:00 am:  A, AA
• 11:00 am  - 12:30 pm:  AAA, Majors
• 1:00 pm -2:30 pm:  Juniors/Seniors

• 6:30 - 7:30 pm:  AAA, Majors, Juniors

• 6:30 -7:30 pm:  A (Single A) - ages 5-7

• 6:30 - 7:30 pm:  AA (Double A) - ages 7-9

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by posted 01/24/2012
 

• Mark Laschanzky, BHS JV Head Coach & Private Instructor for the Rocky Mountain Hit Club.  (720) 217-5069 or email at
• Brett Manning, former BHS and Division I player at the University of Pacific.  (310) 749-4381 or email at
• Mike Green, Alexander Dawson Varsity Head Coach.  (303)974-8393 or email at
• Jack Taylor, former BHS Varsity Baseball and Softball Head Coach.  (303)775-6894 or email at

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by posted 01/19/2012
 

North Boulder Little League Newsletter

January 2012

 

Happy New Year from North Boulder Little League!  Plans and preparations for the 2012 season are well under way and we have lots of information to share with you.  This email contains many important items, including:
 

• Important Dates for 2012 Season
• Online Registration is Open
• NBLL Divisions
• Managers Needed in All Divisions
• Tryouts and Assessments
• Indoor Training Starting Soon
• Team and League Sponsors Needed
• New Bat Rules
• Umpires Needed
• Calling all Opening Day Volunteers

 

 

Important Dates for 2012 Season
 

• January 13:  Registration opens for Spring 2012 season
• February 3:  Deadline to submit application to become Majors manager
• February 26:  Last day to register for Majors, AAA, AA, A Spring 2012 divisions without paying a late fee.   Players who register after this date will incur a $30 late fee.  Registration deadline for Juniors/Seniors is March 24.   
• February 26 (Sunday): Majors tryouts* and Minor League assessments**
• March 3:  NBLL "Shop Day" at Dick's Sporting Goods (Flatiron Crossing)
• March 3:  Majors tryouts* and Minor League assessments**
• March 3 (at Majors tryouts):  Major league registration closes
• March 3 (Saturday):  Majors tryouts* and Minor League assessments**
• March 4 (tentative):  Majors/AAA/Jrs/Srs Coaching Skills Clinic (9-12 a.m.)
• March 9:  Last day to register for Minors and be guaranteed a spot on a team; after this date, players will be waitlisted for an open spot. 
• March 10 (tentative):  AA/A Coaching Skills Clinic
• March 17 (target date):  Team rosters published; practices can begin
• March 22:  Mandatory Managers/Coaches meeting & PCA training
• March 24:  Deadline to register for Juniors/Seniors Division
• April 5 (tentative):  Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) training for parents & league volunteers
• April 7:  NBLL 2012 Opening Day – games begin!
• May 6:  NBLL Day at the Rockies (at Coors Field)
• May 26:  Last day of games for Regular Season
• May 29 – June 4:  End of Season Tournament for some divisions (tentative)
• June 15-16:  All-Star team tryouts
• June 23 – Aug 10 (tentative):  NBLL Summer League
   

* All players who want to play in the Majors in 2012 must attend a tryout, including players from the 2011 Majors teams.  Major League tryouts will be held on February 26 and March 3.  Players need only attend one tryout date.  Tentative tryout times are listed here; times and dates may be adjusted for weather.    

** Players who are 7 years old on April 30, 2012 (league age 7) and want to play in the AA division must attend an assessment.  Players who are 9 years old on April 30, 2012 (league age 9) and want to play in the AAA division must attend an assessment.  Other players who register for the Minor League do not need to attend an assessment.   Assessments will be held on February 26 and March 3 at the times listed here.  (Times subject to change - please confirm times at www.nbll.com before your assessment.)

 

No tryouts or assessments are required for Minor League “A”, Juniors/Seniors, or Challenger divisions.

 

Tryouts and assessments will be held at Iris Fields (Iris Ave & 16^th Street), weather permitting. More information on all NBLL divisions and tryouts/assessments can be found here. 

 

 

Online Registration is Open 

Register by February 26^th to avoid late fees!

 

Players can register online at www.nbll.com for the upcoming 2012 regular season beginning on January 13, 2012.  Players who register by February 26, 2012, will be guaranteed a place on a team for the regular season.  Players who register after February 26 will be assessed a $30 late fee.  Click here to register now!

 

When registering your child, please select the appropriate division based on your child’s official Little League age as of April 30, 2012.  If your child’s age on April 30, 2012, falls into 2 NBLL divisions, choose the division that best matches their experience and skill based on division descriptions in the registration form and also summarized below.  You can easily change divisions after the assessments if necessary. 

More information on NBLL Divisions can be found on under "NBLL Divisions" on the league's home page, or click here.

 

Financial assistance is available to those in need.  Please download and complete the Financial Assistance Request form (click here for form) and send it to the address on the form.  Please register your child first, and then return the financial assistance request form as indicated on the bottom of the form.  If you have questions about registration or financial aid, please send an email to .  

 

 

NBLL Divisions

 

Please click here for a description of all NBLL Divisions.  This information is also posted on www.nbll.com under the “NBLL Divisions” menu tab on the home page. 

 

 

 

Managers Needed in All Divisions!
 

 

Little League is a program of sevice to youth.  We strive to provide an outlet of healthy activity and training under good leadership and positive influence. 

NBLL is seeking adults who are interested in serving the youth of NBLL through the role of volunteer manager or coach.  Experience isn't necessary to be an effective manager or coach; in fact, NBLL provides volunteer managers and coaches with hands-on training and many other resources to help you in this role. 

Please consider volunteering your time in these most important roles! 

If you are interested in applying to be a Majors manager, please complete the Majors manager application and return it by February 3.  The application can be found under "Documents and Forms - Manager Applications".   

Are you interested in managing a Minor league team?  If so, please register as a minor league manager by clicking here, or go to "Register Online" and select the Minors Manager option. 

If you are interested in managing a Juniors/Seniors team, please send an email to . 

If you have questions about managing or coaching in NBLL, please contact NBLL's Coaching Coordinator, Mark Copeland, at . 

All managers and coaches and other league volunteers must submit to a background check per Little League requirements.  In addition, all managers in Colorado are required to complete an online concussion training course - information on this training can be found on NBLL's home page. 

 

Tryouts and Assessments

 

Please click here for information on Majors tryouts and Minors assessments for the 2012 Spring season.  This information is also posted at www.nbll.com under “Tryout/Assessment FAQs”.  Additional information can be found in the “NBLL Divisions” section of the NBLL home page.

 

Still have questions?  Please contact VP of Minors Paula Conroy, , for questions about Minors assessments.  For information about Majors tryouts, please contact Majors VP Jim Callanan, , or Player Agent Mark Copeland, . 

 

Indoor Training

 

NBLL will be once again sharing space with Boulder High School and Diamond Baseball of Boulder so that we can offer several optional indoor training sessions during late January, February and March.  Please check the website for scheduled clinics and practice sessions.  First sessions will be held in late January. 

 

Our indoor facility is located at 5455 Spine Road (click here for map).  This facility is on Spine Road, east of 63^rd and north of Lookout.   The door is on the north side of the building. 

 

Please park in the cul-de-sac where Spine Road dead-ends, or on the north side of the building, at the request of the building owners.

 

In addition, please check the NBLL website (www.nbll.com) for more information on local-area clinics offered by other baseball organizations. 

 

 
Team and League Sponsors Needed

 

Are you interested in sponsoring a team?  Do you know an individual or a local business that may be interested in sponsoring a team?  If so, please visit the “NBLL Sponsors” section of the NBLL website, www.nbll.com, for more information, including a 2012 Team Sponsor application and a general donation form.   Team sponsors will receive their name on team jerseys as well as advertising on the NBLL website and recognition on Opening Day.  In addition, team sponsors may also purchase a banner that will be affixed to the Iris Fields outfield fence for the duration of the season.

 

NBLL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  We rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses in the community to help offset the cost of the league and to help keep player registration fees as low as possible.   This year, we have planned several upgrades and updates to our facilities and equipment to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of our players, volunteers, and spectators.  Team sponsors and league sponsors are essential to help us fund these necessary and sometimes very costly projects.  In fact, in 2012, we have several new options for team and league sponsorship. 

 

NBLL also gladly accepts donations of any amount from individuals or businesses!

 

Sponsorships and donations to NBLL, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, may be tax-deductible as allowed by law. 

 

Click here for more information on sponsoring an NBLL team or making a charitable donation. 

 

Note that many area employers have “matching fund” programs where they will match their employes’ tax-deductible donations to a non-profit organization.  Check with your company’s HR department for information. 

 

 

New Bat Rules for 2012

 

Little League has recently published additional information on allowable baseball bats for the 2012 season.  Please click here, or see the article on the NBLL home page, for more information. 

 

 

Umpires Needed

 

NBLL uses paid umpires for games in all divisions except “A” and Challenger.  Umpires will receive training, a rulebook, and an umpire shirt.  Umpires must be a minimum of 12 years old to umpire “AA” games.  Other age requirements exist for other divisions.  If you are interested, please send an email to or contact Vicki Moore at 303-875-4670.


 

Calling all Opening Day Volunteers...

 

Baseball season is quickly approaching, and Opening Day is just around the corner on April 7! At this time NBLL is soliciting volunteers to help with the BIG festivities.

How can you help?  How about serving food, baking goodies for the bake sale, selling spirit gear and baked goods, or sorting out the gear swap area?  Contact Betsy Silvester, or 720-270-3927, to let us know how your family can participate.

NBLL Website

 

The North Boulder Little League website (www.nbll.com) will always be your most up-to-date and complete resource for information about our league.  Please check it frequently!

 

Contact Us!

 

At any time, feel free to contact any members of your 2012 Board of Directors for questions, comments, and feedback.  We are here to serve the players and families of NBLL!  You can also use the “Feedback” button on the NBLL website, www.nbll.com. 

 

Contact information for board members can be found in the “Contact Us” section of the www.nbll.com home page.    

 

 

 

 

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by posted 01/19/2012
 

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by posted 01/18/2012
 

January 18, 2012   Dear Little League Parents, Coaches, Umpires and Local League and District Volunteers:   As you take to the field this season, 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 2012 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.   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
 
Our partners and league sponsors at Dick's Sporting Goods are once again offering deep discounts for NBLL players and families. 

Click here for coupons that can be used now through August 31st!

In addition, Dick's Sporting Goods at Flatiron Crossing Mall will be having their NBLL Shop Day all day on Saturday, March 3.  This is a great time to purchase everything you need for the upcoming season, as they offer even deeper discounts good on this particular day.

And, new this year, Dick's Sporting Goods will allow you to receive the Shop Day discounts on baseball purchases made between now and then if you bring your original receipt to the store on March 3.  This generous gesture allows you to purchase baseball gear that you may need BEFORE March 3 and still receive the SHOP DAY discounts on March 3 if you bring the receipt in to the store on March 3 during the NBLL SHOP Day. 

So, you have 2 great options for deep discounts:
1.  Plan a trip to Dick's on March 3 and receive SHOP Day discounts in the store all day long.  (SHOP Day coupon to be published on nbll.com in February.)
2.  If you must purchase baseball gear between now and March 3, save your receipts and take them to the store during the SHOP Day event and receive the additional discount for your previous purchase.  (Details to follow.)

Many thanks to our league sponsors at Dick's Sporting Goods!
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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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by posted 01/07/2012
 

Improving Iris infields

During the late fall, the east fields of our Iris Fields complex received a much needed infield upgrade.  Due to our unique weather patterns and numerous games over the years, the lip between the infield and outfield had grown larger and more uneven, making for some "interesting" bounces during games.  Many thanks to project manager Doug Bogatz and our friends at Lawn Works Boulder for excavating and leveling the "lip" area, as well as making the arc a uniform distance around the infield.  We intend to leave the bright orange cones in place until the new sod that was laid has taken strong root, so thank you for your help in letting this new grass get established.  More photos at right!
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by posted 01/06/2012
 
U.S. Baseball Academy is offering indoor training sessions on several upcoming Sundays, starting January 15, at Alexander Dawson School.  These sessions will be led by Mike Green, Head Coach for Dawson's baseball team and local volunteer with Little League in Boulder. 

Click here for more information, including registration instructions. 

These clinics are not affiliated with NBLL and we are providing this information as a courtesy to our baseball community. 
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by posted 01/04/2012
 
If you are interested in managing a NBLL Majors team this spring, click here for more information and to download an application.  Applications must be returned no later than February 3rd! 

Questions about managing a Majors team?  Please contact Jim Callanan , VP of Majors, or Vicki Moore , League President. 

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by posted 11/16/2011
 

In 2011, Little League Baseball put in place new, narrower constraints on the dates that are acceptable for proof-of-residency documents required for league registration and participation in tournament play (all-stars).  

The time window for valid residency documents for the 2012 season is Nov 1, 2011 – Feb 1, 2012.  So, now is the time to gather 3 proofs of residency if your child plans to play in NBLL next spring.  While NBLL may only keep 1 residency document on file, please collect 3 unique documents per Little League Baseball requirements. 

As always, a valid copy of a child’s birth certificate will also be required. If you uploaded your child’s birth certificate during 2011 registration, you will not need to submit another birth certificate in 2012.

Click here for valid categories of residency documentation.  Note that the 3 residency documents must come from unique categories.
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by posted 11/16/2011
 

Do you or someone you know have a serviceable golf-cart or utility cart that you/they no longer use?  If so, please contact Alex Bajza, NBLL Equipment Manager, about the possibility of making a tax-deductible cart donation to NBLL .  

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