By DAVID WILLIAMSON
UNC News Services

CHAPEL HILL -- Use of such protective equipment as faceguards and modified "safety balls" can significantly cut the number of injuries to children and adolescents playing organized baseball, a major new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study concludes. The equipment cannot eliminate injuries entirely, the investigation shows, but researchers recommend the special balls and face protection even though they say the incidence of serious injuries in the sport is already low.

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We are fast at work getting ready for our 2008 Spring Season.  Teams are being formed, uniforms ordered, permits approved, games scheduled, fields groomed and safety procedures in place.  Get updates as we approach our upcoming season on our sponsors, clinics, volunteer opportunities, and more. 

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Pitching and Other Rule Changes for 2008

Get the latest rule changes that take effect during our Spring 2008 season.  Get details.

Coaches Box

View Little League’s Coaches Box newsletter for tips and ideas to get ready for Spring Season.  Click here.

 

You will find many news items and tips below and links to more "In This Section" on the lower left.  All of this is to help you be the best possible CapCity Little League Parent and Coach!

Check out the following safety information and new links for coaches, players and parents.

-- Little League Position on the Use of Non-Wood Bats

-- Little League Safe Base Mandate

-- Little League Newsletter 

-- CCLL Play Up/Down Policy

-- CCLL Bat Safety

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A Trip to the New Nationals Stadium
By Ben Levin and Pictures by Jay Mallin

A Trip to the Old Nationals Stadium with Lisa Jensen
By Gaby McLish (CCLL Major League Player, Tigers)

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Little League offers an e-news service giving you updates helpful to your involvement in Little League.  Plus, get a free subscription to the "Little Leaguer Newsletter," a monthly digest of helpful tips and news about Little League around the world. Click here to sign up. 

Coaches and Managers - Little League has an e-newsletter just for you, called the “Coach’s Box.” Click here to sign up.

Eddie Abramson was honored during a half-time ceremony at the Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards on December 19, 2007. He was recognized by the Washington Wizards and Postive Coaching Alliance for his outstanding dedication as a coach and commissioner of CCLL.

View photos of the game and ceremony.