CPYL Nation,

We are well into the 2011 Spring season with the Pre-Season Tournament behind us we look forward to the regular season and some great softball and baseball.  Below are some topics of interest surrounding the league:

With the overwhelming participation in the Pre-Season Tournament we have decided to add a tournament this spring.  We plan to have National League & American League age groups play in the April OR May tournament.  For example, the 12U National League will play in the April Tournament and the 12U American League will play in the May tournament…  More details to come so keep an eye out on the website.

Our final registration numbers totaled 1400 players which brought in record revenue of $216,000 and as you all have experienced [parking issues] we are nearing capacity and may have to cap registration next spring.  If any Leander residents have influence on Leander city officials I would encourage you to make your voice heard requesting their plans to build baseball fields in Leander in the next 1-3 years.

We have had some concerns and questions regarding bat restrictions at CPYL.  From our research and discussion with local leagues and select tournament organizations we have found that there are no official restrictions on any bat at any age division for the 2011 season and CPYL will follow suit until which time a standard has been adopted and enforced by the local youth sports sanctioning bodies.  We are seeing signs that there will be a bat standard for 2012 and our baseball committee will continue to monitor developments in this area.

This month we completed the fencing around Camden Yards, The Diamond and Little Field at a cost of $70,000.  Thanks to your participation in our annual fundraisers we were able to complete this much needed improvement to the park.  In the next two years we will replace the fencing at Ebett’s, Wrigley, Fenway and Sandlot fields.  Speaking of fundraisers our two biggest fundraisers of the year are quickly approaching and we look forward to seeing you.

Events this month:

• Spring Fling / Team Pictures – Sunday, 3/27 from 12:00 through 5:00.  Click here for more information.
• Annual CPYL Golf Tournament at Twin Creeks Country Club – Monday, 3/28 @ 11:30AM.  Click here for more information.
• April Fools Mid-Season Tournament – Friday, 4/1 through Sunday, 4/3.  Click here for more information on which divisions will be represented.
• Cinco De Mayo Mid-Season Tournament - Friday, 4/29 through Sunday, 5/1.  Click here for more information on which divisions will be represented.

Reminder:  Make sure you have your badges when on the fields.  Board Members On Duty will be asking you to leave the fields if you do not have a badge.

See you around the ballpark,

Dan Fiala

President