We set the All-Star games for Wednesday, June 22. The 10U and 12U games will be held at 6:15 PM, and the 15U game will be held at 8:15 at White Oak Athletic Association Park.

The Eastern League will sponsor a series of clinics for the 10U division. The format and dates are as follows:

• Saturday April 16, 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Penn Township Field 3:   Throwing, Pitching and Catching, Baserunning, Agility Training Drills
• Sunday, May 1, 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Plum Borough Fields 7-8:  Throwing, Fielding
• Sunday, May 15, 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Monroeville Community Park:  Throwing, Hitting and Bunting
• Sunday, May 22, 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Plum Borough Fields 7-8:  Throwing, Hitting and Bunting

The new developmental pitching rules were discussed, and will be entered as below. I will send them to our respective umpire groups also.

• 10U:  Pitchers are permitted to pitch from the “L” position. The “L” position is defined as “starting the motion with the ball in the pitching hand above and behind the head, glove hand out, lead foot in front of the rubber, and back foot on the rubber.”
• 12U:  Opposing coaches may agree to allow developmental pitchers to pitch from the L position during a game, with prior discussion. The “L” position is defined as “starting the motion with the ball in the pitching hand above and behind the head, glove hand out, lead foot in front of the rubber, and back foot on the rubber.”

1. We have an active website as your resource, http://www.easternfastpitch.com
2. Please make sure that you have a copy of the Eastern League Rules and Bylaws with you at every game. These can be found on our website
3. You must enter your rosters online at easternfastpitch.com. This needs to be done by April 30.  I need to get these rosters to the ASA to ensure that our players are eligible and insured.
4. Please make careful note of the developmental pitching rules. Hopefully it gives everyone the ability to develop pitchers and get through times of need that come during the season.
5. I will send out information about score reporting and Age Group Commissioners later this month.