League/Division News

Happy to announce the New 2015 Board of Directors

President                                 Tim Elliot
Vice-President                          BJ Morris
Secretary                                  Frances Marris
Treasurer                                 Don Campanaro
Player Agent                            Jessica Lupica
Safety Officer                           Lisa Picciano
Director of Fundraising             BJ Morris
Umpire in Chief                        Joe Vaikness
T-Ball Coordinator                    Ben Cornue
Coaches Pitch Coordinator       Ken Relyea
Minor League Baseball Coord  Mike Moot
Minor League Softball Coord    Danielle Congden
Major League Softball Coord    Mark Maxwell
Fall Ball Coordinator                 Joe Vaikness
At-Large Board Member           Doug Simmons
At-Large Board Member           Chris Sgarlata
At-Large Board Member           Jody Jeffris
Chief Legal Officer -----Vacant------
Information Officer -----Vacant------
Director of Grounds -----Vacant------
Director of Concessions -----Vacant------
Director of Equipment -----Vacant------
Director of Public Relations -----Vacant------
50/70 Baseball Coordinator -----Vacant------

Would like to thank all those that came out to vote and volunteered to serve on the board

Dear Fellow Canastota Little League Parents,

Now that the National, State and Local Elections are over; it’s time to focus on a local election for our Canastota Little League officers and directors. I would hope to see you there for these elections.

This will be Canastota’s 64^th year of Little League and Little League’s 76th Anniversary, as this is the largest chartered organization in Canastota; I wanted to personally send you a note about our league and the upcoming year from an Administrative prospective. 

Canastota Little League is a sound organization, administratively, financially and equipped to begin the 2015 season. The relationship with the Village and the School District is sound. Over 300 kids participated in spring, post season and fall baseball/ softball. Our local sponsorships from local businesses continue to be strong.

So, we need a group of people, and it doesn't have to be parents, to run the day-to-day functions of the league. Now, I’m not going to tell you that’s its easy and that it doesn't involve some time, it does, as anything that’s worth doing does. It is a year-round position, not just a spring activity. All of the planning for the year starts the meeting after elections. That meeting is held with both the existing and new board members. All of our existing board members have agreed to help transition new board members into their new roles. 

But, with the right mix of dedicated volunteers this program is so rewarding. As you begin the season on Opening Day in April and have Closing Ceremonies in June and see how much the players have grown in the 9 weeks of the season, and then root for our All-Star teams and then look to Fall to have an opportunity for players to play in an additional developmental program for 6 weeks.

If you like the program, if you don’t like the program, or you have suggestions, this is a great way to have your direct input on how the league is run.
  
If you have any additional questions feel free to give me a call at 440-1434

Bill Haddad

President 

Canastota Little League 

2015 Canastota Little League Board of Directors Election Meeting

Canastota Little League is holding its Annual Board of Directors Elections,    

Wednesday evening November 5, 2014 at 7 pm at Canastota High School’s Forum    

Come and cast your vote. Here is your opportunity to decide who governs your Little League

This meeting is for adults only.   The meeting will start promptly at 7PM

Duties for each position and nomination/election process can be viewed by visiting the 

Canastota Little League Web site: http://canastotalittleleague.org  

For additional information feel free to call Bill Haddad President CLL 315-440-1434.

Every position is open for election. The election process is very simple, anyone can nominate someone for any position, you can even nominate yourself, (no ‘second’ required), then it will go to a paper ballot vote.    

The ballots will be counted and the new board will be announced that evening. 

Additional background about Canastota Little League's Board of Directors;

The local league Board of Directors, elected from and by the adult members of the league, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the league within the rules, regulations and policies of Little League. This board does not have the authority to alter, suspend or change any of the rules, regulations or policies of Little League. However, wide latitude is given to this board in many areas of operation so that the local needs of the community may be met.    

Annually, (Wednesday November 5th, 2014 at 7pm) the regular membership of each Little  

League is required to meet and elect the board of directors. The officers required for a chartered  league are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Player Agent, and Safety officer and Coaching Coordinator. And Canastota Little league has many positions available; they are listed below with additional duty descriptions are available at the Canastota Little League website ;  (www.canastotalittleleague.org)

President

Vice President 
Secretary
Treasurer

Safety Officer    

Umpire in Chief    

Player Agent  

Director of Fundraising

Director of Concessions

Director of Grounds    

Director of Equipment  

Director of Public Relations    

T-Ball League Coordinator    

Coaches’ Pitch League Coordinator    

Minor Baseball Division Coordinator   

Minor Softball Division Coordinator   

Majors Softball Division Coordinator   

Intermediate Baseball Division Coordinator   

Senior Baseball/Softball Division Coordinator(s)    

Fall Baseball Coordinator    

League Information Officer (CIO)   

Chief Legal Officer * (you must be a Lawyer for this position)   

I know, Spring  Baseball and Softball isn't over yet, but we are thinking ahead to Fall Ball.

Interested In Playing Fall Ball, Sign ups will be held Saturday 6/7/2014 from 4-5pm  at the Little League Field and Sunday 6/8/2014 at our Canal Street table at the Festival  from 10 to 5:00 pm. These sign-ups are open to Minor Baseball, Intermediate 50/70 Baseball, Senior Baseball and Major Softball.

Players didn't have to play during the spring or summer to play fall ball, all are welcome.

This is a great opportunity for kids to continue playing in the fall.

Cost is $50.00 per player for Minor Baseball and Major Softball,  $65.00 per player for Intermediate and Senior Baseball.

See Jeff Carpenter our Fall Ball Coordinator at the field.

If you are interested in coaching you should make your intentions known to Jeff as soon as possible.

Submitting Your Registration
To submit your registration for Little League, gather the following together:
A completed and signed Player Registration Form
A completed and signed Medical Release Form
A copy of the player's birth certificate (new players only)
A check made out to Canastota Little League for the appropriate amount

Each year we get about 1 or 2 reports of Head Lice affecting players. 

And we have had a report this year and we would like to notify our parents.

This is also a reminder to check your players head whenever they share helmets and maybe hats/visors.

Head lice are parasites which infest human hair. These parasites are a social nuisance, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and most medical experts, lice cannot carry or transmit any disease or serious ailment to humans. They also do not manifest into epidemics, but can be passed between people where a few or more can become carriers. The lice cannot fly or jump, but make their way from one person to another through close human contact. The lice lay eggs (called nits) which attach to the shaft of hair strands. The nits may take between 6-10 days to hatch into actual lice.  Some cases cause itchy scalps.

The sharing of baseball and softball equipment has been discussed as a potential way for transmitting head lice between people. Consider this statement from the Harvard School of Public Health: “Shared helmets and headphones in schools or recreational settings may rarely and transiently harbor an occasional louse or nit; the effort necessary to effectively inspect and clean these devices, however, is not likely warranted.”   And from the CDC Website  " Head lice are spread most commonly by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Spread by contact with inanimate objects and personal belongings may occur but is very uncommon. Head lice feet are specially adapted for holding onto human hair. Head lice would have difficulty attaching firmly to smooth or slippery surfaces like plastic, metal, polished synthetic leathers, and other similar materials."

Brushes and combs are, however, cited by many experts as a more likely method of lice transmission because they may actually move the lice from the afflicted person.

Still, however unlikely transmission of lice from one player to another sharing a helmet, it is important to the Canastota Little League that parents, coaches and players are comfortable and feel secure from such nuisances.

Therefore, it is Canastota Little League policy that:

Parents should check their children regularly for lice/nits.

Parents must notify the team manager if their child has lice.

No chemicals or sprays of any kind should be used on any equipment for any reason.

If parents chose to purchase their child’s own helmet, it must be NOCSAE approved with the seal on the helmet. These personal helmets should not be shared among players on the team. Stickers are not allowed on personal helmets.

Any player with lice/nits will use a separate helmet from the rest of the team, with the manager ensuring the dignity of the player throughout the condition.

Players should never share hats, jackets, etc.

Helmets, hats, jackets etc. should not be left on top of one another or in close proximity.

All managers will discuss this lice control statement with all team parents and guardians.

If you have questions or concerns regarding lice or any other safety or health issue involving Canastota Little League, please e-mail the Safety Officer or contact any team manager or official.

You should also contact your child’s school nurse or your doctor for more information.

Additional information can be found on the CDC Website

http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html

* Senior Baseball & Senior Softball (Ages 13-16)      $100                                       

**Family Max for Player Registration                        $175       

*Players are eligible to play if born between 5/1/1997 and 4/30/2010 (for Baseball) and 1/1/97 and 12/31/2009 (for Softball)

**All New players must bring a copy of birth certificate*

*All registration fees includes a pre-paid set of five (5) raffle tickets to be sold for $5/ea. Return the stubs for the drawing and keep the money. This will fulfill your fundraising obligation for the 2014 season.

** Family Max fee includes fifteen (15) tickets.

<sub>Canastota Little League important information
Last Signups before Price Increase
Make up Evaluations 
First Aid Dates

2014 Canastota Little League Registration
Last 2014 Sign-Ups Before Price Increase

Can't pay this week, that's okay (we can work it out), get your player signed up so we can get our teams set up.
 
See us at the Health and Wellness Fair, Canastota High School, Thursday March 20,2014 from 6-8 pm
--and--
  Saturday March 22nd, 2014
1 pm - 3:00 PM</sub>
at Roberts St. School Playroom Gym

_{MAKE UP Evaluations} 

Attention Prospective Managers and Coaches, Board Members, Volunteers and Parents:

Greater Lenox Ambulance Service will be conducting First Aid and CPR classes at the Canal St. Facility on Saturday, March 22^nd from 12PM to 4PM. Prospective Managers and Coaches and Board Members are required to receive this training and all Volunteers and Parents are strongly encouraged to receive this training to help insure the safety of players, other participants, and spectators of the entire league.

Forms can be found at http://canastotalittleleague.org and click on Player Registration. If you have any questions call the Canastota Little League Hotline at 315-256-0241

Boys & Girls ages 4-16

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!

2014 Registration fees:   

Sign Up By March 22^nd      

                                                                                           After March 22nd

* Tee Ball (Ages 4-6)                   $65                                                                            $85

* Coaches Pitch (Ages 6-7)         $65                                                                            $85

* Minor Softball (Ages 8-1)          $75                                                                            $95

*Major Softball (Ages 9-12)         $75                                                                            $95

* Intermediate (50/70) Baseball (Ages 11-13)    $85                                                       $105

* Senior Baseball & Senior Softball (Ages 13-16)      $100                                             $120

**Family Max for Player Registration              $175                                                       $235

*Players are eligible to play if born between 5/1/1997 and 4/30/2010 (for Baseball) and 1/1/97 and 12/31/2009 (for Softball)

**All New players must bring a copy of birth certificate**

*All registration fees includes a pre-paid set of five (5) raffle tickets to be sold for $5/ea. Return the stubs for the drawing and keep the money. This will fulfill your fundraising obligation for the 2014 season.

** Family Max fee includes fifteen (15) tickets.

* No child will be turned away for inability to pay. Payment Plans and Hardship Plans available and are kept strictly confidential*** Contact Bill Haddad @ 315-256-0241

 

Thursday February 27, 2014

6:00 pm-8:00 PM

_{at Roberts St. School Cafeteria “A"}

Forms can be found at http://canastotalittleleague.org and click on Player Registration. If you have any questions call the Canastota Little League Hotline at 315-256-0241

Boys & Girls ages 4-16

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!

2014 Registration fees:   

Sign Up By March 22^nd      

                                                                                           After March 22nd

* Tee Ball (Ages 4-6)                   $65                                                                            $85

* Coaches Pitch (Ages 6-7)         $65                                                                            $85

* Minor Softball (Ages 8-1)          $75                                                                            $95

*Major Softball (Ages 9-12)         $75                                                                            $95

* Intermediate (50/70) Baseball (Ages 11-13)    $85                                                       $105

* Senior Baseball & Senior Softball (Ages 13-16)      $100                                             $120

**Family Max for Player Registration              $175                                                       $235

*Players are eligible to play if born between 5/1/1997 and 4/30/2010 (for Baseball) and 1/1/97 and 12/31/2009 (for Softball)

**All New players must bring a copy of birth certificate**

*All registration fees includes a pre-paid set of five (5) raffle tickets to be sold for $5/ea. Return the stubs for the drawing and keep the money. This will fulfill your fundraising obligation for the 2014 season.

** Family Max fee includes fifteen (15) tickets.

* No child will be turned away for inability to pay. Payment Plans and Hardship Plans available and are kept strictly confidential*** Contact Bill Haddad @ 315-256-0241

Each year we get about 1 or 2 reports of Head Lice affecting players.

And we have had a report this year.

The School Nurses have been notified and they are doing their checks, but we would like to notify our parents.

This is also a reminder to check your players head whenever they share helmets and maybe hats/visors.

Head lice are parasites which infest human hair. These parasites are a social nuisance, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and most medical experts, lice cannot carry or transmit any disease or serious ailment to humans. They also do not manifest into epidemics, but can be passed between people where a few or more can become carriers. The lice cannot fly or jump, but make their way from one person to another through close human contact. The lice lay eggs (called nits) which attach to the shaft of hair strands. The nits may take between 6-10 days to hatch into actual lice.  Some cases cause itchy scalps.

The sharing of baseball and softball equipment has been discussed as a potential way for transmitting head lice between people. Consider this statement from the Harvard School of Public Health: “Shared helmets and headphones in schools or recreational settings may rarely and transiently harbor an occasional louse or nit; the effort necessary to effectively inspect and clean these devices, however, is not likely warranted.”   And from the CDC Website  "Head lice are spread most commonly by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Spread by contact with inanimate objects and personal belongings may occur but is very uncommon. Head lice feet are specially adapted for holding onto human hair. Head lice would have difficulty attaching firmly to smooth or slippery surfaces like plastic, metal, polished synthetic leathers, and other similar materials."

Brushes and combs are, however, cited by many experts as a more likely method of lice transmission because they may actually move the lice from the afflicted person.

Still, however unlikely transmission of lice from one player to another sharing a helmet, it is important to the Canastota Little League that parents, coaches and players are comfortable and feel secure from such nuisances.

Therefore, it is Canastota Little League policy that:

Parents should check their children regularly for lice/nits.

Parents must notify the team manager if their child has lice.

No chemicals or sprays of any kind should be used on any equipment for any reason.

If parents chose to purchase their child’s own helmet, it must be NOCSAE approved with the seal on the helmet. These personal helmets should not be shared among players on the team. Stickers are not allowed on personal helmets.

Any player with lice/nits will use a separate helmet from the rest of the team, with the manager ensuring the dignity of the player throughout the condition.

Players should never share hats, jackets, etc.

Helmets, hats, jackets etc. should not be left on top of one another or in close proximity.

All managers will discuss this lice control statement with all team parents and guardians.

If you have questions or concerns regarding lice or any other safety or health issue involving Canastota Little League, please e-mail the Safety Officer or contact any team manager or official.

You should also contact your child’s school nurse or your doctor for more information.

Additional information can be found on the CDC Website

http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html

Rain Out/Cancellation - Hotline 315-256-0241 
RAINOUT POLICY

Cancellation of Weekdays games may not be made any earlier than 4:00 pm. A decision could be made as late as 5:00 pm (or later if work is being done) for the 6:00 pm game and 6:30 pm (or later if work is being done) for the 7:30 pm game. A 6:00 pm game could be canceled and the 7:30 pm game could be played. 
Weekend games will be canceled on a game by game basis. Based on the weather all games could be canceled.

Please be aware of what games have been canceled.

You may call the Canastota Little League Hotline at 315-256-0241 to see if games have been canceled.  We will also post it as soon as possible on this Website. (But many times the people who update the website may be working on the field)

Managers will be contacted by their League Coordinator, Player Agent, Vice President or President of Canastota Little League. Once the game has stated, it is up to the Umpire to determine the playing field. For Divisions without Umpires, the League Coordinator can make the determination.

Managers and/or their designee should attempt to call each player on their roster to inform them of the decision to cancel the game or event.

The following will be considered when canceling games: (1) How much it has rained on the fields (2) Is there any more rain expected and if so when (3) Can we get the fields in playing condition by a game time (4) How much help will we have in getting the fields ready (5) Thunder and Lightening.

On days that it rains, anyone that is able should come to the fields as early as possible to help with work to get the fields ready to play, especially the teams that are scheduled to play.

Cold and minor wind is not nor will be a reason to cancel a game.

If coaches do not receive a phone call by 5:00, or an hour before game time, the game is assumed to be on and will only be called at home plate by the games umpire. If one team does not show up, the team that shows up will be awarded a forfeit victory.