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Welcome to the Connecticut District 4 website. Our District is located in New Haven County of Southern Connecticut and is comprised of 12 leagues.
Please take a look at our League Boundaries Maps for further details. Our objective is to provide leadership, training, and assistance to the local leagues. The local leagues can then provide a positive environment in which the children of the community can grow into productive young adults we can all be proud of while enjoying the game of baseball or softball. |
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AFFIDAVIT DATES
All Affidavit nights will be at 6:30p in the Plaskowitz Building at Orange Little League - 116 Old Tavern Road
6/17/18 ~ 10-12 Softball
6/20/18 ~ 9-11 Baseball
6/22/18 ~ 8-10 Baseball
6/24/18 ~ 8-10 Softball
6/25/18 ~ 10-12 Baseball
6/17/18 ~ 10-12 Softball
6/20/18 ~ 9-11 Baseball
6/22/18 ~ 8-10 Baseball
6/24/18 ~ 8-10 Softball
6/25/18 ~ 10-12 Baseball
Modifying Helmets
with Additional Attachments
with Additional Attachments
On May 16, 2018, Pat Wilson reached out to various Helmet manufacturers for clarification on whether or not adding a chin flap to helmets would void the warranty and NOCSAE compliance. Currently all C-flap/Helmet combinations are ILLEGAL with the exception of the Boombah Defcon Helmet with Boombah Defcon C-flap made specifically for the Defcon helmet. The Defcon C-flap/Helmet combo is shown below.
Child Protection Program Updates
Passage of Senate Bill 534, known as the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, has made it a federal crime to "mind your own business," in matters of child abuse or neglect.
All youth sports volunteers operating in the United States, including Little League volunteers, are obligated to notify authorities of any first-hand accounts of abuse or neglect of a minor. This information has been updated and reflected in Little League's Child Protection Program.
In summary, the new law requires that suspected child abuse must be reported within 24 hours to local law enforcement. If an individual suspects a case of abuse within their league, they should report it to the appropriate child services organization and/or law enforcement as well as their League President and District Administrator. The Little League Guidelines on Reporting Child Abuse are included in the program's Child Protection program.
The following points should also be highlighted to all Little League volunteers:
1. Federal legislation sets minimum standards to define child abuse and neglect: "(1) Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or (2) an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g). However, the definition of child abuse and neglect varies by state and we strongly suggest your league consult with an attorney to determine what laws govern your reporting obligations.
2. Who is required to report suspected abuse? Any adult individual involved in their league. Coaches, managers, board members, concessions workers, field and maintenance workers, umpires, scorekeepers, team-moms, etc.
3. Any individual who fails to report suspected child abuse may be subject to criminal penalties.
4. Reporters are immune from liability even when a good faith report of abuse turns out to be unsubstantiated. Little League policy prohibits any kind of retaliation when a good faith report of child abuse is made.
5. There are training materials provided on the LL website about recognizing signs of abuse and child abuse reporting.
6. Additional Resources:
• Read more on ChildWelfare.gov about mandatory reporting, with a summary of state reporting laws
• State (toll-free) child abuse reporting numbers
• Search the definitions of child maltreatment by state
• For crisis assistance, counseling, and referral services:
• Childhelp is a national organization that provides crisis assistance and other counseling and referral services. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with professional crisis counselors. All calls are anonymous. Contact them at (800) 4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453), or visit ChildHelp.org.
7. Child Protection Program information available on LittleLeague.org:
• Little League Child Protection Program | PDF Download
• Little League Player Safety
• Guidelines to Reporting Abuse
• State Specific Information on Child Abuse
• State Background Check Laws
• SafeSport Parents' Training Resources
All youth sports volunteers operating in the United States, including Little League volunteers, are obligated to notify authorities of any first-hand accounts of abuse or neglect of a minor. This information has been updated and reflected in Little League's Child Protection Program.
In summary, the new law requires that suspected child abuse must be reported within 24 hours to local law enforcement. If an individual suspects a case of abuse within their league, they should report it to the appropriate child services organization and/or law enforcement as well as their League President and District Administrator. The Little League Guidelines on Reporting Child Abuse are included in the program's Child Protection program.
The following points should also be highlighted to all Little League volunteers:
1. Federal legislation sets minimum standards to define child abuse and neglect: "(1) Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or (2) an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g). However, the definition of child abuse and neglect varies by state and we strongly suggest your league consult with an attorney to determine what laws govern your reporting obligations.
2. Who is required to report suspected abuse? Any adult individual involved in their league. Coaches, managers, board members, concessions workers, field and maintenance workers, umpires, scorekeepers, team-moms, etc.
3. Any individual who fails to report suspected child abuse may be subject to criminal penalties.
4. Reporters are immune from liability even when a good faith report of abuse turns out to be unsubstantiated. Little League policy prohibits any kind of retaliation when a good faith report of child abuse is made.
5. There are training materials provided on the LL website about recognizing signs of abuse and child abuse reporting.
6. Additional Resources:
• Read more on ChildWelfare.gov about mandatory reporting, with a summary of state reporting laws
• State (toll-free) child abuse reporting numbers
• Search the definitions of child maltreatment by state
• For crisis assistance, counseling, and referral services:
• Childhelp is a national organization that provides crisis assistance and other counseling and referral services. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with professional crisis counselors. All calls are anonymous. Contact them at (800) 4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453), or visit ChildHelp.org.
7. Child Protection Program information available on LittleLeague.org:
• Little League Child Protection Program | PDF Download
• Little League Player Safety
• Guidelines to Reporting Abuse
• State Specific Information on Child Abuse
• State Background Check Laws
• SafeSport Parents' Training Resources
!!UPDATE!!
USA Baseball Bat Decertification
USA Baseball Bat Decertification
Effective on May 3, 2018, USA Baseball informed Little League and other youth organizations about the decertification of the Easton Ghost X 30/20 5/8. We are committed to sharing that information with all of you as soon as we received it. According to the official notice from USA Baseball, “official compliance testing determined that the Ghost X 30/20 exceeds the performance limit set by the USABat Standard. Per the USA Baseball Youth Bat Performance Test Protocol as well as (USA Baseball’s) contracts with Easton, these results constitute a non-compliant bat that must be decertified.”
For those parents and leagues who purchased the Easton Ghost X, 30” -10 USA Baseball bat (model #’s YBB18GX10 30/20 & LL18GHX 30/20 Japan model), we strongly encourage you to read Easton’s release and contact them as soon as possible at 1-844-531-7079, or visit https://ghostdecert.easton.com/ to return your bat and receive your $500 electronic voucher.
For those parents and leagues who purchased the Easton Ghost X, 30” -10 USA Baseball bat (model #’s YBB18GX10 30/20 & LL18GHX 30/20 Japan model), we strongly encourage you to read Easton’s release and contact them as soon as possible at 1-844-531-7079, or visit https://ghostdecert.easton.com/ to return your bat and receive your $500 electronic voucher.
Pop Smith/Annex Boundary Change Proposal
Approved by the Little League Charter Committee
Approved by the Little League Charter Committee
The 27th Little League International Congress has wrapped up and the results of the rules and regulation changes that were approved by the District Administrators from around the world have been released.
The links to view the Regular Season and Tournament rule changes are below.
All changes are effective for the 2018 season:
The links to view the Regular Season and Tournament rule changes are below.
All changes are effective for the 2018 season:
Regular Season
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Tournament
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THE MILFORD LITTLE LEAGUE MERGER IS OFFICIAL!!!
The Little League Charter Committee accepted the joint proposal in its entirety.
It became clear over the last few years that this was the right thing to do for Milford youth to enhance their overall Little League experience. Softball in Milford has played as one league. Now baseball will join in the same way under one league.
Key Points
More details to follow over the coming days and weeks but to be clear -
Milford LL is now ONE Official Little League Organization.
The Little League Charter Committee accepted the joint proposal in its entirety.
It became clear over the last few years that this was the right thing to do for Milford youth to enhance their overall Little League experience. Softball in Milford has played as one league. Now baseball will join in the same way under one league.
Key Points
- Baseball & Softball are under one league called "Milford Little League"
- As Softball already does, all regular season baseball teams will be drawn from the entire pool of Milford Little League players. No more "this side of town, and that side of town".
- Post Season District All-Stars (baseball) will be drawn to make up 2 teams per age division based on the Law/Foran high school lines.
- The heritages of the two merging leagues will be preserved as the 2 District All-Star teams will be called "Milford Lou Gehrig" and "Milford International".
- The league colors are a merge of "Law Gold" and "Foran Blue"
More details to follow over the coming days and weeks but to be clear -
Milford LL is now ONE Official Little League Organization.
USA Baseball Bat Standards - NEW for 2018
Effective on January 1, 2018, Little League Baseball® will adhere to the new USABat standard. Bats previously approved for use in Little League Play (Junior League Baseball and below) will not be permitted to be used in any Little League game or practice, or other Little League function, event, or activity. For more information on the USABat standard and a complete list of bats approved through the USABat Standard, visit usabat.com.
What this means for local Little Leagues, and Little League baseball players in the Tee Ball through Junior League Divisions, as well as Little League Challenger Division®, is that all previous Little League-approved bats can no longer be used starting in 2018. Be aware that this new bat standard effects Little League Baseball only. There are no changes to the bat standard or regulations for Little League Softball®.
Rule 1.10 and its notes can be located HERE.
What this means for local Little Leagues, and Little League baseball players in the Tee Ball through Junior League Divisions, as well as Little League Challenger Division®, is that all previous Little League-approved bats can no longer be used starting in 2018. Be aware that this new bat standard effects Little League Baseball only. There are no changes to the bat standard or regulations for Little League Softball®.
Rule 1.10 and its notes can be located HERE.
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The 2018 Seabreeze Tournament Application is here!!! As we add another successful year to the books, we are already preparing for the coming season and that means Tournaments too. The New 2018 application is up and ready for download.
Please download the application via the link to the left and return it via email (ctdist4@gmail.com/djump32@gmail.com) or by snail mail to: Jocelyn Chang 100 Putney Drive, West Haven, CT 06516 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS SUMMER!
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1/20/18 - Milford merger Approved by Little League International
1/22/18 - New Rules and Regulations released by Little League 2/22/18 - Annex/Pop Smith Boundary Change Approved 5/03/18 - USA Baseball Decertifies the Easton Ghost X 30/20 Bat 5/17/18 - Little League updated Child Protection Program 5/18/18 - Little League clarifies legality of C-Flap's 6/03/18 - Affidavit Dates and Times set at All-Star Meeting |