News and Announcements
Ø BAT RULES:
o You can find these rules at: www.littleleague.org.
Rule 1.10 - Baseball
(a) The bat shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 33 inches in length
for 8U through 12U and 36 inches for 13U and up. The bat shall be one piece of solid wood, aluminum, or composite material as approved by Little League International for ages 8U through 14U 60/90. “Big barrel” bats are only allowed at the 50/70 level and up through our high school divisions. From 8U through 12U 46/60, the diameter of the bat shall be no more than 2 ¼ inches. At the 50/70 level 11U through 14U, 2 5/8 inch diameter may be used. At the high school level, only bats with a 2 5/8 inch diameter may be used. Metal and NHFS-approved aluminum and composite bats are allowed at the JV level. At the high school varsity level, only wood bats may be used (wood composite bats are allowed).
(b) Cupped Bats. An indentation in the end of the bat up to one inch in depth
Is permitted and may be no wider than two inches and no less than one inch in diameter. The indentation must be curved with no foreign substance added.
(c) The bat handle, for not more than 18 inches from its end, may be covered or treated with any material or substance to improve the grip. Any such material or substance, which extends past the 18 inch limitation, shall cause the bat to be removed from the game. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited.
(d) The length/weight differential for both the PBI Baseball League and
NEBAS League is as follows:
8U 40/60 through 12U 46/60 – no restriction
11U 50/70 thru 13U 50/70 – “big barrel” bats are permitted subject to the Little League composite moratorium rules listed below.
13U & 14U 60/90 – all bats must meet the Little League Junior Division
Requirements (see below)
NOTE 1: If the umpire discovers that the bat does not conform to (c)
above until a time during or after which the bat has been used in play, it shall not be grounds for declaring the batter out, or ejected from the game. The bat is to be removed.
NOTE 2: WITH REGARD TO COMPOSITE METAL BATS
The PBI Baseball League and NEBAS League will follow the moratorium set by Little League International in December 2010 concerning composite bats. 8U 40/60 through 12U 46/60 will use the LL Majors bats guidelines.
40/60 (8U) and 46/60 Divisions (9U through 12U) – Bats cannot have a
barrel size bigger than 2 1/4″. Composite barrel bats are prohibited at
these levels unless they have been approved by Little League
International. For a complete list of approved 2 1/4″ composite bats click
here. Additionally, all non-wood approved 2 1/4″ barrel bats must also have the BPF of 1.15 printed somewhere on the bat.
ALL 50/70 divisions (11U through 13U) & ALL 60/90 divisions at the 13U and 14U levels – Players at these levels may use non-wood bats with a 2 1/4″ barrel, but those bats must meet all approved Little League guidelines as per above. All non-wood 2 5/8″ composite barrel bats must meet the BBCOR -3 standard. All non-wood 2 5/8″ noncomposite barrel bats may be any drop.
To simplify – any player using a COMPOSITE “big barrel” bat (2 5/8”) with a
composite barrel at 11U 50/70, 12U 50/70, 13U 50/70, 13U 60/90 and 14U 60/90 in the PBI Baseball League and NEBAS League must be using a -3 bat that meets BBCOR standards. A player may use a 2 ¼” barrel bat, but it must meet the standards set for approved composite or non-wood/non-composite bats as licensed by Little League.
NOTE 1 – the 2 3/4” barrel bat is not legal at any age level of the PBI Baseball League or NEBAS League.
NOTE 2 – an illegal bat must be removed from play. Any bat that has somehow been altered must also be removed from play.
PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL BAT – see Rule 6.06(d)
Rule 1.10 - Baseball
The bat must be a baseball bat which meets Little League specifications and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards.
Little League (Majors) and below:
It shall not be more than thirty-three (33) inches in length nor more than two and one-quarter (2¼) inches in diameter. Non-wood bats shall be labeled with a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.15 or less;
EXCEPTION: For the Little League (Majors) and below, for regular season play and Tournament, composite bats are prohibited unless approved by Little League International. View the list of approved and licensed composite bats.
Intermediate (50-70) Division and Junior League:
It shall not be more than 34 inches in length; nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30”) at its smallest part. All composite barrel bats shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.
Senior/Big League:
It shall not be more than 36 inches in length, nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30") at its smallest part. The bat shall not weigh, numerically, more than three ounces less than the length of the bat (e.g., a 33-inch-Iong bat cannot weigh less than 30 ounces). All bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. Aluminum and composite bats shall be marked as to their material makeup being aluminum or composite. This marking shall be silkscreen or other permanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.
In all divisions, wood bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches (18 inches for Junior/Senior/Big League baseball) from the small end. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited.
- NOTE 1: Junior/Senior/Big League: The 2¾ inch in diameter bat is not allowed in any division.
- NOTE 2: The traditional batting donut is not permissible.
- NOTE 3: The bat may carry the mark "Little League Tee Ball."
- NOTE 4: Non-wood bats may develop dents from time to time. Bats that cannot pass through the approved Little League bat ring for the appropriate division must be removed from play. The 2¼ inch bat ring must be used for bats in the Tee Ball, Minor League and Little League Baseball divisions. The 2 5/8 inch bat ring must be used for bats in the Junior, Senior and Big League divisions of baseball.
- NOTE 5: An illegal bat must be removed. Any bat that has been altered shall be removed from play. Penalty – See Rule – 6.06 (d).
o You can find these rules at: www.littleleague.org.
2014 FALL TRAVEL BASEBALL
Ø Tenafly Little League will enter most of their Travel teams in the North East Bergen All Stars (NEBAS) League and league information can be found at http://www.eteamz.com/nebas. Some teams may enter the Professional Baseball Instruction League (PBI) and league information can be found at www.baseballclinics.com.
Ø There is an 8 game season planned on the following dates: September 7, 14, 21 and 28, October 5,12,19 and 26. Playoffs: November 2 (semifinals) , November 9 (finals).
Ø Tenafly Travel Baseball will run concurrent with the Tenafly Town Recreation Baseball season. 2014 Fall Travel Fees are NOT included in the general recreation registration fees.
Ø TRYOUT REGISTRATION is mandatory this year. This can be done while registering for the TLL Recreation Program or separately. Either way, you must be registered in Community Pass in the TLL Recreation Program as well as registered to tryout for any of our Travel Teams:
§ 8U (kid pitch)
§ 9U
§ 10U
§ 11U
§ 12U
§ 13U
§ 14U
You can choose to register and tryout for two different age levels if you meet the age eligibility requirements.
Ø The REGISTRATION FEES for 2014 Spring Travel are as follows:
§ 8U (kid pitch) $200
§ 9U & 10U & 11U $200
§ 12U $300
§ 13U $225
§ 14U $300
Tenafly Little League has contracted with Muggeo Baseball this Fall to provide all our players in our Fall Travel Program professional training once a week for the entire season. Each team will get two professional instructors to run one of their two practices each week.
These travel registration fees incorporate the cost of this professional training for the fall season.
Ø UNIFORM FEES AND SIZES for 2014 Fall Travel are as follows:
§ Jersey (mandatory) $55
Chest
Youth Small 26-28
Youth Medium 30-32
Youth Large 34-36
Adult Small 36-38
Adult Medium 38-40
Adult Large 42-44
§ Hat (mandatory if not
purchased in 2012) $25
Extra Small / Small 6 ¼ to 6 ¾
Small / Medium (S/M) 6 ¾ to 7 ¼
Large / X-Large (L/XL) 7 ¼ to 7 7/8
§ Pants/Belt (optional) $20
Waist Inseam
Youth Small 22-24 21
Youth Medium 24-26 22
Youth Large 26-28 23
Adult Small 28-30 28
Adult Medium 32-34 28 ½
Adult Large 36-38 29
§ Socks (optional) $6
Youth
Adult
IT IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY THAT EVERY PLAYER WEARS THE SAME TENAFLY UNIFORM FOR ALL GAMES. THAT INCLUDES THE JERSEY, WHITE PANTS, WHITE STIRRUP SOCKS WITH BLACK STRIPE AND CURRENT TENAFLY TRAVEL HAT.
Ø AGE CUT-OFF for NEBAS is April 30, 2014:
o Player must be that age or under as of April 30,2015. A player may "play up" an age level but they cannot "play down" under any circumstances.
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Little League Age Chart - 2014 Season |
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Birthdate |
League Age |
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April 30, 1999 |
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April 30, 2000 |
14 |
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April 30, 2000 |
to |
April 30, 2001 |
13 |
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April 30, 2001 |
to |
April 30, 2002 |
12 |
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April 30, 2002 |
to |
April 30, 2003 |
11 |
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April 30, 2003 |
to |
April 30, 2004 |
10 |
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April 30, 2004 |
to |
April 30, 2005 |
9 |
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April 30, 2005 |
to |
April 30, 2006 |
8 |
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April 30, 2006 |
to |
April 30, 2007 |
7 |
o Teams will be entered in the following age groups pending participation totals: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U
Ø DIVISION / LEVEL INFO:
o 8U
§ Players shall be eight (8) or under with no player becoming nine (9) before April 30, 2014.
o 9U
§ Players shall be nine (9) or under with no player becoming ten (10) before April 30, 2014.
o 10U
§ Players shall be ten (10) or under with no player becoming eleven (11) before April 30, 2014.
o 11U
§ Players shall be eleven (11) or under with no player becoming twelve (12) before April 30, 2014.
o 12U
§ Players shall be twelve (12) or under with no player becoming thirteen (13) before April 30, 2014.
o 13U
§ Players shall be thirteen (13) or under with no player becoming fourteen (14) before April 30, 2014.
o 14U
§ Players shall be fourteen (14) or under with no player becoming fifteen (15) before April 30, 2014.
Ø SCHEDULE:
o There is an 8 game season planned on the following dates: September 7, 14, 21 and 28, October 5,12,19 and 26. Playoffs: November 2 (semifinals) , November 9 (finals).
Ø NEBAS LEAGUE RULES:
Please find the 2014 Division Rules below:
Ø PBI LEAGUE RULES:
Please find the 2013 PBI Rules below:
2014 PBI Baseball League Official Rules
2014 Tournaments:
Ø BERGEN COUNTY CHARITY CLASSIC (BCCC):
§ Tournament Website: http://www.memorialbenefit.org/
§ Memorial Day Weekend of May 23rd – 26th
§ Registration is open to All Town & Club Teams 8U to 16U
§ Games are played all over Bergen County
§ Teams guaranteed a minimum of 3 games
Ø HACKENSACK MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT:
§ Tournament Website: http://www.njabc.org/memday.html
http://www.njyb.net/id186.html
§ The NJABC will partner with North Jersey Youth Baseball and the Hackensack Memorial Day Tournament to sponsor its eight annual Joe Brown Memorial Day Tournament at the 10 field complex in Foschini Park in Hackensack NJ the weekend of May 23rd – 26th
§ Registration is open to All Town & Club Teams 8U to 16U
§ Teams guaranteed a minimum of 3 games
§ Entry Fee of 8u-10u ($475); 11u-12u ($575); 13u-15u ($575)
Ø MAYWOOD FIRECRACKER 4TH OF JULY TOURNAMENT:
§ Tournament Website: www.eteamz.com/maywoodlittleleague/
§ Tournament takes place over two weekends. Three Pool Play games will be played from June 19th to June 23rd with the Consolation Game or Semi-Finals and Championship games being played from June 27th to June 29th.
§ Open to All Town Teams 8U to 13U
§ 8U (42/60); 9U & 10U (46/60); 11U & 12U 50/70) and 13U (60/90)
§ Four Game Minimum – Pool Play + Elimination. All teams Guaranteed Playoffs
§ Entry fee of $450.00 per team @ 8U – 10U. $500.00 per team @ 11U – 13U.
Ø NORTHERN VALLEY INDEPENDENCE DAY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT:
§ June 29th – July 4th
§ Open to All Town Teams 8U to 12U
§ Guaranteed 4 Games
§ Entry fee of $375.00 per team
Ø FRANK MANNING DUMONT TOURNAMENT:
§ Tournament Website: http://www.DumontLittleLeague.org
§ June and July 2014: Info will be updated when made available
§ 46x60 double elimination tournaments at the following age groups: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U and 12U, as well as a 13/14 60x90 double elimination tournament
§ Entry fee of $350.00 per team
If any travel team is interested in participating in any of the above tournaments, please contact Tenafly Little League or Frank Bergman at info@tenaflylittleleague.com or frank.bergman@tenaflylittleleague.com.
