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CRLL would like to thank Desjardins for their generous sponsorship to support our league operations through to the end of our 2023 season. Their support is greatly appreciated and will be very valuable in assisting CRLL to provide continued opportunities to our local youth of all ages to safely join and participate in our league.
CRLL encourages our members to consider Desjardins to meet any of your banking and financial services.
Thank You Desjardins
Welcome to our new President - Mathieu Fortin
Message from our outgoing former President - Steve Roberts
To the all of the extended CRLL family,
Today's message will be my last official duty as President of Carleton Russell Little League. I will be officially turning over the reigns to your new President, Mathieu Fortin, at the end of today.
I want to thank all of our current baseball families as well as those of the years past for their support to our league; it has been an honour to represent you all as your President over the years and I will remember many amazing moments and baseball friends fondly. Our League is truly a one-of-a-kind place to make and share memories with kids, families, and friends. I am constantly reminded by members of our great communities of the numerous memories and friendships that have been created in and around CRLL.
Over the years I have endeavoured to work with all of our dedicated executive directors to provide our kids with the best little league experience possible. Before signing off for good, I want to pass on my gratitude to all the league executive directors, coaches, and umpires, without whom we would never have achieved the successes that we all realised across the league. CRLL has been and will always be a community-based volunteer effort and without the dedication of all those that have come together over the years we would never have see the ball diamonds full of our young players year after year.
This 2020 season has been a difficult one given the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. I truly hope that 2021 will bring with it the necessary conditions to re-invigorate the league and perhaps bring out even more young players than ever before. Please don't hesitate to raise your hand to help and support your new CRLL President, Mathieu Fortin, in this worth effort.
I wish everyone a healthy end to the summer and beyond, do not hesitate to get out and throw a ball around whenever you can…
Go Aces
Steve Roberts
CRLL - July 24th - COVID-19 Update - Province of Ontario Stage 3 Resumption
Currently all CRLL activities remain suspended due to the ongoing pandemic and the resultant health restrictions. With the recent transition to Stage 3 within Eastern Ontario we continue to review our ability to resume limited baseball training within CRLL but it is unlikely that we will see any significant level of baseball this season.
CRLL continues to investigate concurrent liability issues concerning the exclusion of COVID-19 related injury and losses from our league insurance program. Such an exclusion passes all liability for any potential damages arising from COVID-19 to that of our directors, officers and coaches personally.
Given the aforementioned liability, current health and playing restrictions, and what we believe will be a significant supervisory challenge for our coaches to manage, our focus remains on a very limited resumption of play under strict Government of Ontario guidelines for our older Junior and Senior players. Further information will be forthcoming if any return to play options become available.
Please be assured that the health and safety of our players, officials, volunteers and their families remains our number one focus and we will not jeopardise the safety of any of our participants or the progress that we have all made to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
CRLL - June 15 - COVID-19 Update - Province of Ontario Stage 2 Resumption
Currently all CRLL activities remain suspended due to the ongoing pandemic and the resultant health restrictions. With the recent transition to Stage 2 within Eastern Ontario we are reviewing our ability to potentially resume limited baseball training within CRLL. Please be assured that the health and safety of our players, officials, volunteers and their families remains our number one focus and we will not jeopardise the safety of any of our participants or the progress that we have all made to flatten the COVID-19 curve.
Under the Stage 2 guidelines we are now allowed to offer outdoor recreational training within certain restrictions described by the Government of Ontario. Restrictions include a maximum number of 10 participants at the diamond and the strict adherence to physical distancing of 2 metres between all participants. We are reviewing these restrictions as well as the return to play protocols offered by both Little League and Baseball Ontario to assess what we will be able to offer to our membership over the coming weeks. The current restrictions only allow teams to practice, no scrimmaging or games are allowed; our understanding is that game play will not be allowed until Stage 3 and is not expected before early to mid-August
Little League Canada has provided guidance on potential changes that may need to be put in place to resume play safely, those interested can review this guidance at the following link: LL English./ LL français Likewise, Baseball Ontario has developed draft return to play guidelines available at the following link: Baseball Ontario english only
Given the current restrictions and what we believe will be a significant supervisory challenge for our coaches to manage, our focus for the time being is the resumption of small group training for our older Junior and Senior players. Dependent upon the lessons learned with our older players and any changes to the health restrictions in place we may consider resumption of small group training for other levels of play.
To plan our potential resumption of small group training we need to confirm the level of interest from our Junior and Senior baseball families. Over the next few days, I expect each of our Associations will be reaching out to our Junior and Senior members to see how many players are interested in participating. For us to successfully resume any baseball this season we will need a number of volunteer coaches to lead our small group sessions - please contact your local association if you are able to volunteer as a coach - any resumption of practice or game play will be determined by the availability of volunteer coaches. CRLL has a survey available at the following link that will assist us in determining the level of interest across all our age divisions - please take a few moments to let us know your level of interest in summer and fall baseball: CRLL Resumption of Practice/Play Survey
This is a rapidly changing time! Beyond the potential to offer some practice time to our older groups, we can give no guarantees as to when we will resume play, and what changes to our games may be necessary. As it becomes clearer what is permissible, we will be updating our website with information and resources. Please check back for the latest information.
Steve Roberts (President CRLL)
All CRLL Activities are currently delayed UFN - Little League International has curtailed all Little League Activities until 11 May and possibly later dependent upon further review and input from our local health authorities.
Letter/Email to CRLL Baseball Families
Bonjour à nos familles de baseball / Hello baseball families (English will follow)
FREE MEMBERSHIP CARD 2019
**must be activated prior to 1 June 2019
Carleton Russell Little League
In collaboration with Baseball Town, Carleton Russell Little League is pleased to offer you a Baseball Town membership card that gives a 10% discount for 1 year on your in-store purchases.
How does it work!
Present yourself at Baseball Town Ottawa with a printed copy of the membership card jpg (see the link below) and a copy of the instruction pdf (see links below). Be sure that they know you are with Carleton Russell Little League.
Baseball Town will also give $10 per activated card directly to the Carleton Russell Little League.
If you have any questions?
christian@baseballtown.ca or toll free 1-855-686-0009
JPG - Membership Card - Download - English // French
PDF - Free Membership Instructions - Download -- English // French
BASEBALL TOWN is 3 addresses to serve you:
OTTAWA: 464 Bank St, Ottawa On K2P 1Z3 613-563-9998
LAVAL: 3835 Boul. Curé-Labelle, Laval Qc H7P 0A5. 450-682-0009
SAINT-HUBERT: 1657 Boul. des Promenades, Saint-Hubert Qc J3Y 5K2 450-550-1119
Saturday
13 April 2019 Russell/Embrun
10 am to 4:30pm
Mandatory for first year (new) and second year umpires!
CRLL annual umpire clinic for new umpires and 2nd year umpires is to be held in conjunction with Prescott Russell Little League.
Umpires are to attend both the classroom (@ Russell Township Sport & Youth Centre) and the practical on field (@ Russell Sports Dome) sessions.
Details are available on our Umpire Training Page !!!
All CRLL coaches are invited to Little League's "Teaching for Tomorrow" coaching clinic to prepare for this year's season.
Where: Brookfield High School Gynmasium - 824 Brookfield Rd, Ottawa
NO cost to attend
This clinic is presented by National Capital Girls Baseball (NCGB) and supported by local baseball organizations including area Little Leagues (including CRLL).
$40.00 registration fee.
Registration is open to girls age 6 and 16 who live anywhere in the Ottawa and surrounding area. Space is limited to 50 girls. All skill levels are welcome - including girls new to the game.
Participants are asked to bring a glove and batting helmet. All other equipment including bats are provided. We will have a small supply of extra gloves and helmets available if needed. Please wear running shoes or rubber cleats and comfortable clothing such as track pants or baseball pants.
Start your season off with a great deal on new equipment, including a selection of the new bats that meet the new Littl League USABat rule requirment.
Big Sale this Saturday at Baseball Town in Ottawa - 25% off on Rawlings, B45. Miken, and Worth products.
Great time to register your Free Baseball Town Membership - just print a copy of the membership card below and register at the store for 10% your purchases all season long!!!
Remember to tell them you are with Carleton Russell Little League!!!
Carleton Russell Little League want to recognise Play it Again Sports for their assistance and support in coordinating our league wide bat purchase to replace all our Little League bats with selection of new bats that meet the 2018 Little League USABat standards.
In additon, please note that Play it Again Sports in Orleans is offering a 10% discount to all Carleton Russell Little League members for all of their baseball purchases this season.
If you need any equipment, please consider stopping by and supporting Play it Again Sports in Orleans at 3885 Innes Rd.
Challenger Baseball 
Challenger Baseball is a program that provides an opportunity for children with cognitive or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of participation in baseball at a level structured to their abilities.
Baseball games are played in a fun, safe environment where no score is kept. Able-bodied "Buddies" are assigned (one on one, where possible) to each participant. These Buddies assist the Challenger players with their involvement in the game. Pushing wheelchairs around the base path, assisting players in how to hold the bat and swing, or providing protection for the Challenger player from a batted ball, are just a few of the ways the Buddies offer a better experience for the participants in Challenger Baseball.
Challenger Baseball within CRLL is offered and operated by Russell Minor Baseball Association (RMBA). Please see our Challenger Page for more information
For more information about the Challenger program in Canada please see Challenger Baseball.ca
Greater Ottawa 19U Baseball League
Building on the lessons from the 2017 season the local leagues in Ottawa are continuing to support our older youth by supporting what is now known as the "Greater Ottawa 19U Baseball League"
For more check out our 19U Page
Parents beware, Little League has enacted new bat standards for the upcoming 2018 season. If planning to buy a new bat for the upcoming season it is highly recommended to review the information below and, if needed, consult with your local association president.
Effective on January 1, 2018, Little League Baseball® will adhere to the new USABat standard. No bats previously approved for use in Little League play (Junior League Baseball and below) will be permitted to be used in any Little League game or practice, or other Little League function, event, or activity.
As of January 1, 2018, for any non-wood (aluminum, composite, composite wood) bat, USABat Standard bats must be used in the Little League Major Baseball Division and below.
For non-wood bats, USABat Standard bats or BBCOR bats must be used at the Junior League Baseball Divisions.
At the Senior League Baseball Division, all non-wood bats must be meet the BBCOR standard.
All new bats that bear the USABat licensing mark (see graphic above) will be permissible for play in the leagues and tournaments. In Little League, the new bats will be used in the Tee Ball, Minor, Major, Intermediate (50/70), and Junior League Baseball Divisions.
For more information on the USABat standard and a complete list of bats approved through the USABat Standard, visit usabat.com.
More information is available at Little League International USAbat Standard FAQ
017-2018 Bat Comparison Chart
Minors & Majors
- 2017 BPF 1.15 marking/ 2 ¼" barrel maximum
- 2018 USA Baseball marking 2 5/8" barrel maximum
Intermediate (50/70) & Junior
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2017
1) 2 ¼" alloy/metal barrel with BPF stamp of 1.15
2) 2 5/8" alloy/metal barrel (no marking required)
3) 2 5/8" composite barrel with BBCOR stamp -
2018 USA Baseball marking 2 5/8" barrel maximum
1) USA Baseball marking 2 5/8" barrel maximum
2) BBCOR allowed
Senior
- 2017 ALL bats must be BBCOR
- 2018 ALL bats must be BBCOR
The CRLL Executive Board is pleased to announce that our new website is now live!
We wanted to develope a new website in order to better communicate with our families and to allow for a more efficient online registration process. We have chosen to partner with Blue Star Sports who will provide us with both an amazing website but also an outstanding league management system that allows us to get you news, information, schedules, rosters, game results, directions and much much more.
Along with the website the new system provides us with an excellent team communication app "Team Connect" that will help our coaches and players alike to keep everyone up to date on game and practice schedules.
Please note that this is only the first stage of the launch of the new CRLL.ca, and work will continue to improve and develop our new site. Many pages remain to be completed and others are only partially constructed so please be patient with us. For now, our priority is to get the registration process underway.
Lastly, please note that the majority of the early site development has been done in English to allow for an immediate quality check and evaluation to take place. With this in mind we have built in a Google Translate capability so users can select thier preferred language, English or French. Google Translate provides a capability for users to assist us in improving the quality of our French and English translations so as we move forward our site will improve in its appearance in both languages if everyone helps out.
Check back frequently for the latest information about our league. And don't be shy, we welcome your feedback about the site and the league at any time.
Let's make this another great baseball year…
Steve Roberts, President CRLL
