Hello Baseball Parents and Players,
 
As a reminder, AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball is preparing to select players for their 2012 All-Star Baseball Teams*. We will have a 9U, 10U, and 12U team. The level of play is very high and our teams work very hard to maximize their talents.
 
Thanks to our great Sponsors, the 2012 All-Star Baseball Teams will participate in 2 tournaments each, and the North 60 League in which these teams will play against other In-House All-Star Teams in the area.
 
Tryouts will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Antioch Community High School as follows:

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Hello Baseball Parents and Players,
 
For safety reasons, we have implemented new Baseball Bat Rules for the 2012 Spring Season. Please read below for details and the reasoning behind the changes of the Baseball Bat Rules:
 
What is BPF & BBCOR?
 
BPF stands for Bat Performance Factor. It is a measurement of how a ball “rebounds” off the bat, compared to a ball thrown at a stone wall. We are using a BPF of 1.15 in ages 14 & younger. All baseball bats for this age group must have the 1.15 BPF stamp (see image below). This means the bat has a “rebound” of 15% faster than a ball thrown at a stone wall.
 
BBCOR stands for Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution. Basically BBCOR measures how much energy the ball loses at contact with the bat. The NCAA & NFHS want metal & composite bats to perform more like wood bats, so they have adopted this standard.

BPF is associated with YOUTH BATS ONLY.  The BBCOR standard is for Adult (drop -3) bats ONLY.  The drop in the bat is the difference between the length and weight.  For example, when someone says they are looking for a drop -3, 32” length bat, you know the weight is 29 oz.  Over the past years bat manufacturers have developed bats that increased the risk for injury by making bats that increased their trampoline effect the more a player used the bat.  Batted baseballs would come off the bats at unsafe speeds. 

Now for 2012, the bat rule changes aim at reducing the hit speed off a bat to a level that cannot be exceeded during the life of the bat.  Games in 2012 will have lower scores and batted ball injuries will be reduced.

Please note, if your child is playing In-House baseball, each In-House team within our league will have 1.15 BPF baseball bats available for your child to use.  Therefore, parents are not required to purchase a 1.15 BPF baseball bat for their child.  However, please follow the guidelines above and below if you choose to purchase a baseball bat for your child:
 
‘A’ Ball, AA Baseball, and AAA Baseball

The baseball bat shall not be more than thirty-three (33) inches in length nor more than two and one-quarter (2 1/4) inches in diameter. No drop restrictions.
 
Major Baseball

The baseball bat shall not be more than thirty-three (33) inches in length nor more than two and five-eights (2 5/8) inches in diameter. No drop restrictions.

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Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the 2012 Antioch Sequoits 13U Travel Baseball Team:

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Hello Baseball and Softball Parents, 

As a reminder, AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball Walk-In Registration for the 2012 Spring Season will be held in the Commons Area at Antioch Community High School:

Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

and

Saturday, January 14, 2012, 9:00am – 12:00pm

During Walk-In Registration, you will also have the opportunity to: 

• Verify the correct Uniform Size for your child.
• Donate and/or Purchase gently used Baseball and Softball equipment.
• Purchase AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball Spirit Wear.
• Complete Manager/Coach Volunteer Form (if applicable).
• Complete Manager/Coach Code of Ethics Form (if applicable).

BONUS: We offer FREE Winter Clinics for all Baseball and Softball players registered for AA (formerly ‘A’ Boys and ‘A’ Girls), AAA or Majors beginning the week after Walk-In Registration. This is a great way to get ready for the 2012 Spring Season!  Please see the Events Calendar folder at http://www.ayll.com for details.

If you prefer, Online Registration is OPEN!  To get started, please click on the following link http://www.ayll.com and hit the REGISTER NOW button.

Unless you volunteer to be a Manager/Coach, no other forms will be required.

NOTE: AAA and Major Baseball/Softball players must be registered by January 15, 2012 to avoid the $25.00 Late Registration Fee (assessed to any AAA and Major Baseball/Softball player registering between January 16, 2012 and February 15, 2012).

Your best source for news and information is at http://www.ayll.com or on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com.  Please visit periodically for updates.

As a reminder, AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball has a no refund policy.  If you have any questions, comments or suggestions you can contact us at:

AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball
P.O. Box 430
Antioch, Illinois  60002
847-838-5657
Email:


Thanks again for your participation and we look forward to your child having a GREAT 2012 Spring Season!

AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball

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• 9U       9:00am – 11:00am
• 10U     12:30pm – 2:30pm
• 12U     3:00pm – 5:00pm

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Hello Baseball and Softball Parents, 

AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball Walk-In Registration for the 2012 Spring Season will be held in the Commons Area at Antioch Community High School:
 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
and
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 9:00am – 12:00pm
 

 
During Walk-In Registration, you will also have the opportunity to:
 

• Verify the correct Uniform Size for your child.
• Donate and/or Purchase gently used Baseball and Softball equipment.
• Purchase AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball Spirit Wear.
• Complete Manager/Coach Volunteer Form (if applicable).
• Complete Manager/Coach Code of Ethics Form (if applicable).

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Hello Baseball and Softball Parents,

As a reminder, the AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball online registration for the 2012 Spring Season is now OPEN!!!

Register your child by 12/15/2011 and receive a $10 discount!!!  To get started, please click on the following link http://www.ayll.com. Please note the $10 discount does not apply to Travel Baseball and Travel Softball players.  Travel team players will be emailed a link from their team Manager to complete league registration.

Unless you volunteer to be a Manager/Coach, no other forms will be required.

Your best source for news and information is at http://www.ayll.com or on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com. Please visit periodically for updates.

As a reminder, AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball has a no refund policy.  If you have any questions, comments or suggestions you can contact us at:

AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball
P.O. Box 430
Antioch, Illinois 60002
847-838-5657
Email:

Thanks again for your participation and we look forward to your child having a GREAT 2012 Spring Season!

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Come on out and support AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball and local businesses on Saturday, November 19, 2011, 10:00AM – 4:00PM.

Enjoy a day of Christmas Goodies as you munch your way through Antioch's Business Community. Enjoy Refreshments, Carolers, Strolling Musicians, Photos with Scrooge (bring your camera), an Old-Fashioned Trolley, Dickens Characters and Sidewalk Vendors.

AYLL – Antioch Baseball and Softball will be selling Hot Chocolate, Spicy Chex Mix and Puppy Chow in front of BJ’s Fashions for Men. 100% of the proceeds generated will go directly to support the league. 

See you there!

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AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball "Bear" Voted "Favorite Bear".

The contest was sponsored by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce. This art program features local artists, boosts tourism, promotes local businesses and at the final event will benefit local organizations that are in need. The final auction of the bears will be held in September, and provide much needed dollars for the Open Arms Food Pantry, Save-A-Pet, and the ACHS Scholarship Fund.

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