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Northeast Seattle Little League!
NESLL Appreciation at Sports Authority: This weekend, the Northgate Sports Authority store will be holding a Northeast Seattle Little League Appreciation Event. On Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 22nd, NESLL shoppers will receive 20% of their entire purchase using the attached coupon. The in-store "driving range" will be converted to a batting cage to try out new bats. NESLL volunteers will be present Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm to answer any questions and take in-person registrations. So stop by, get registered, and restock on baseball essentials for the upcoming season!
Registration is OPEN for the 2012 Baseball and Softball seasons - sign up NOW!
The schedule for 2012 Player Assessments for Baseball is now available. Get the details here.
NOTE: For Baseball players eligible to play in the Major Division (10-12 year olds), it is especially important to register as soon as possible. For the past several years, NESLL has been fortunate to have had consistently large numbers of registrations for these three age groups. The NESLL Board is now planning for the likely expansion in the Major Division. Last year, there were seven (7) Major teams and we may need to expand to eight (8) or nine (9) teams this year. The exact number of Major teams will depend on registration and we will need time to recruit coaches and notify returning players of any changes. Thank you in advance for your cooperation by registering early.
Winter Workout 2012: Back by popular demand, Northeast Seattle Little League is happy to announce Winter Workout 2012 with University of Washington Baseball. Dust off your glove and polish up your skills before assessments. Two separate sessions will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Sunday, January 15th and Sunday, January 29th for players age 9 to 12. Full details available under Player Resources.
Northeast Seattle Little League (NESLL) is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to promote, develop, and supervise all children interested in Little League baseball and softball. We are one of the largest programs in Seattle with over 1,000 participants! NESLL’s mission is to implant firmly in the children of our community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.
Much as it was in 1939, when the Lycoming Dairy and Lundy Lumber teams met in the first official Little League Baseball game, NESLL baseball is about community volunteers providing an opportunity for neighborhood youngsters to play the great games of baseball and softball, sponsored by great neighborhood businesses that care enough to invest in our youth and our community.
We want to compete, but even more importantly, we want our children to learn life lessons and have a positive experience while playing the game of baseball. We will compete with honor and integrity.
UPDATE: Little League International Expands Ban On Composite Bats
Little League International has extended the moratorium on the use of composite bats to cover all Baseball Divisions of Little League, effective immediately. If you recently purchased or received a composite bat, please be advised that currently it cannot be used in game, practice, or any other Little League sanctioned activity for Majors Baseball Division and below. For Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions, some composite bat models have received a waiver and may be used. This moratorium does not apply to any Softball Divisions. Full details are available in the official release from Little League International. In addtion, a Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) article regarding the moratorium is available, which includes a link to the list of licensed (non composite-barreled) bats currently approved for use in Majors (ages 11-12) Division and below.
Upcoming Events (check the calendar for additional dates and details)
DECEMBER 2011
December 5th - Baseball and Softball Registration Opens
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Parents and Fans
Thanks for all your support for NESLL baseball and softball, and especially for coming out to the field and cheering on your team and all the players from every team. Here are a couple reminders for parents and fans to ensure that NESLL games are fun for all:
· Be a positive role model during games and at all NESLL events.
· Always be positive and enthusiastic.
· Show your child positive reinforcement.
· Be curteous and positive with every child on both teams. Do not make negative comments about any player - they are only children doing the best they can and they need your support.
· Encourage your child toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship.
· Teach your child to always play by the rules.
· Teach your child that a best effort is more important than a win.
· Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
· Let the managers and coaches do the coaching.
· Let the umpire be the umpire.
Please remember, use of alcohol is illegal at City of Seattle Parks and Seattle School District grounds, and is strictly prohibited by NESLL Manager Code of Conduct, Parent Code of Conduct, and Little League regulations. Managers and Board Directors are required to regulate this, and the Board may issue strict disciplinary actions, including suspension of managers and coaches upon violation of this requirement. Thanks for your help and support in demanding that our baseball and softball environment is free from alcohol and for refraining from the use of alcohol at all NESLL events.