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| Like all Little League Organizations, Southside Little League is run completely by volunteers.
There are several places where your talents can benefit our park. Volunteers are needed to help cut
grass, maintain the diamonds and common areas, coach, umpire, manage projects, recruit volunteers, become scorekeepers,
work the concession stand, serve on the Board of Directors, help with one of the Committee Teams, and many other areas. If
you can give even a few hours of your time, please contact one of the board members. |
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| The Board of Directors have identified some of the projects to be completed for the 2009 season. There is work to be
done on the Minor Field dugouts, painting, weeding along fences, etc. If you have ideas to improve the park or would like to
lead one of these projects, contact one of the board members. |
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| Several positions are available on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in having
your voice heard, please contact the Board President or Vice-Presidents. |
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Baseball information. For Majors and below, the bat may not be longer than 33 inches. The barrel must
not be larger than two and one-quarter inches. Metal bats must also state a BPF (bat performance factor)
of 1.15 or less. For Juniors and 13 only, the bat may not be longer than 34 inches. The barrel must not be
larger than two and five-eighths inches.
Softball information. Colors on the pitchers glove. The pitchers glove
may not contain gray, white or yellow, either in part or in whole. |
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| Click here to visit Little League's website for more information on the pitch count. |
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Opening day was an outstanding turnout. All the kids came out to enjoy the fun and festivities. The kickoff of the Little League season was a blast with
lots of fun had by everyone. Some great games were played and a wonderful guest speaker. Our guest speaker was Dick Sault who had umpired for 48 years
starting back at Southside in 1958. Dick also threw out the first pitch to begin the day. Later in the morning, we had Swoop from the South Bend SilverHawks
come out and mingle with the kids.

One of the events held was the Home Run Derby. There were multiple levels to compete in, and the following are your winners:
| | Girls | Boys |
| TBall | | Jayson Johnson |
| PeeWee | | Bryce Knight |
| Minors | Hannah Bloss | |
| Majors | Shelby Overton | Tyler Schweiss |
| Juniors | | Brandon Rife |
| Adult | | Frank Macri |
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