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Little Leaguer - May
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Little League International Provides Latest Updates on Bat Moratorium
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Heavy-Hitter: Little League Graduate Julian Vandervelde Grows from World Series Slugger to NFL Draft Pick
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The latest aggregation of information on baseball bats in the various divisions of Little League provides the current list of approved composite bats and related information on bat moratorium.

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Julian Vandervelde played in the 2000 Little League Baseball World Series. In April, he was drafted by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles following a successful career at the University of Iowa.

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Enter for a Chance to Win Free Nights Stays with Hilton
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Coach Don Weis: Passion for Helping Kids and the Community
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Hilton HHonors is pleased to present the Play of the Week Video Contest where your Little Leaguer's memorable moment could land you in an all-star hotel within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands.

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Coach Don Weis grew up in Queens, N.Y., where playing Little League was not only fun, it was a rite of passage. Today, Mr. Weis attributes his civic pride and volunteerism to what he learned in Little League.

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Softball Players, Coaches from Little League Urban Initiative Leagues Benefit from Clinics
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Annual Little League Awards Program Accepting Nominations
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The Little League Urban Initiative, in collaboration with Subway, the official restaurant of Little League Baseball and Softball, recently provided a free softball players' clinic in Newark, N.J., and a softball coaches clinic on the North side of Chicago.

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With the 2011 Little League season taking shape, now is the time to consider recognizing individuals for their commitment to the Little League program.

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Umpires Selected for Eight Little League World Series
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Pa. District 1 Administrator Bill Dithrich Receives National Sportsmanship Award
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The umpires who will be working Little League's eight World Series have been selected after going through a lengthy and stringent selection process.

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Little League Pennsylvania District 1 Administrator Bill Dithrich was selected as a recipient of the "National High School Spirit of Sport Award" by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

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Little League Urban Initiative Offering Little League Baseball Camp through Scholarship Program
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Snap Shot Season: 2011 Little League Photo Contest Has Begun
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This summer, children from Urban Initiative leagues, will have the chance to tell Little League International what playing Little League means to them and their reward may be a trip to Williamsport for a week of instruction at Little League Baseball Camp.

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The 2011 Little League photo contest is under way, and open to any Little League volunteer.

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Michael Serino Nominated to Represent Eastern Region on Little League International Board of Directors
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Softball Factory to Offer Softball Camps
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Michael Serino, of Moscow, Pa., has been nominated to represent Little League's Eastern Region on the Little League International Board of Directors.

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Little League Softball and the Softball Factory, a newly-created extension of the Baseball Factory, are partnering to hold a series of four clinics this spring for any interested Little League Softball players.

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Let Hilton Worldwide Ease Your Travel Costs This Summer
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DAs, Local Leagues Are Reminded Facility Surveys can be Updated Online
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Hilton Worldwide, the Official Hotel Partner of Little League Baseball and Softball, is proud and committed to support the world's largest youth sports organization. By booking online, at: HHonors.com/LittleLeague Hilton HHonors® members will receive 15 percent off their hotel stays. Enroll today, at: HHonors.com/LittleLeague.
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If leagues mailed a hard copy of the 2010 facility survey, it is possible to update the survey for 2011 by contacting Musco's Kevin Hladik, at: (800) 825-6020. Have your league's Identification Number available to receive your log-in password.

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