2012 All-Star Tournament Dates at the Great Hill Complex Announced
The Haddam Little League will be hosting District 9 All Star Tournament games at the Great Hill Athletic Complex on Jail Hill Road. The games played as part of this tournament at the district, state and Little League regional levels eventually decide who moves on to the Little League World Series held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. We will be hosting these games on the following dates:
11-12 Baseball
9-10 Baseball
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Pool Play - June 28, June 30, July 1, July 3, July 5
Hosting these games requires a lot of volunteer help. If you would like to volunteer your time please email us at info@haddamlittleleague.org. HK High School students can volunteer and earn community service credits required for graduation.
Middlesex County Baseball Clinic
Middlesex County Baseball is holding a five day clinic Monday June 25th through Friday June 29th at Middletown High School. The clinic is open to all Haddam Little League baseball players age 8 - 14. The clinic is being hosted Jason Serra, Head Baseball Coach - Middletown High School. Please click here for more information.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsors are a vital part of the Haddam Little League. Sponsors fees help pay the costs involved in the annual activities of the League and league operations. We invite you to join us in promoting the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play to the children of the town of Haddam.
Sponsor benefits include, business name on team uniform or team hats. Business name listed on league website, business name listed on sponsor board at Great Hill Athletic complex and a sponsor plaque with team photo. Click here for a more information.
Kyle Crandall of the Haddam Little League wins New Britain Rock Cats' Hit, Run & Throw Contest
Kyle Crandall was named the New Britain Rock Cats Baseball Club 2011 Hit, Run, and Throw Skills Competition Champion. The Haddam Little League will receive a $1,000 donation from the New Britain Rock Cats for Kyle’s accomplishments.
Kyle won our local league competition back in May to qualify for the Semi-Final stage held at New Britain Stadium in July. Kyle finished in the top 8 in the Semi-Finals to move onto the Finals that were held on Wednesday, August 10th at New Britain Stadium. Competing against the other finalists from across the state, Kyle came out as the New Britain Rock Cats 2011 Hit, Run, and Throw Champion. Of over 300 youth baseball players who participated in the New Britain Rock Cats Hit, Run, and Throw Skills Competition this season, Kyle Crandall is the best of the best!
Are you coming to the Great Hill Complex?
Are you looking for directions to the Great Hill Complex? The Great Hill Complex is located at 75 Jail Hill Road in Haddam, Connecticut. Click here for directions. Our snack stand is open for all tournament games selling hot dogs, hambugers, snacks and drinks. We have plenty of on-site parking as well as shady areas for the watching the games.
Little League places ban on composite baseball bats
The Little League International Board of Directors Executive Committee, which operates all divisions of Little League Baseball, including the Little League World Series, has issued an immediate and complete moratorium on the use of composite bats.
Composite bats, which sell for upwards of $300, first appeared in amateur baseball in the early 2000s. Made of not only aluminum, but also wrapped in woven graphite, they generate far more power and allow for faster bat speeds via better swing weight management. Little League decided that the technology was beginning to put youth at risk. When struck well, baseballs will fly off of composite bats at much higher rates of speed than regular old aluminum models.
Because the Haddam Little League is part of Little League International we must adhere to all rules passed down. It is reccommended that before you purchase a bat for your child you should check the Little League International website to obtain a revised "Approved Bat" list. Please do not hestitate to speak with your child's coach, a league umpire or a board member for more information.
Volunteers are always welcome
Little League Baseball and Softball is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders. The Haddam Little League relies on a devoted legion of adult and youth volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. We welcome responsible and enthusiastic individuals to help support league activities.
The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply be being themselves. What you see during Little League games is a mere fraction of what you can do as a volunteer. You can volunteer to help in virtually any aspect of Little League Baseball or Softball. From operating the snack stand to field maintenance to coaching, we are always looking for volunteers.
Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Volunteers are parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, former Little Leaguers, friends, neighbors, students and more. Volunteering can be used toward Community Service credit needed for all Region 17 High School students.
Click here for a link to a PDF document that you can complete and print and bring to one of the player registration sessions.
Do you know what to do when a thunder storm approaches?
Lightning is one of the most underrated killers, causing more fatalities annually than all other natural disasters except flooding. Florida is the top state for lightning strikes, but all states share the risk. Click here for more information.