Little League Composite Barrel Moratorium Update. Thank you for your patience through this process. As of this morning, the 2011 & 2010 Little League CF4 (CFL) have passed the waiver process and we have sent the results to be posted on their site.
The Little League Vendetta C6 (VCL) did not. If your Little League Vendetta C6 is still within the warranty period and has not used its one time replacement we will offer a Little League CF4 (CFL) as its replacement. The original receipt would be required.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Chop Block Rule Redefined in High School Football
A change in the definition of a chop block in high school football, along with a strong emphasis on proper use of the helmet to minimize risk of injury, highlighted the January 21-23 meeting of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee in Indianapolis.
The modification of the chop block rule was one of 11 rules changes recommended by the Football Rules Committee and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The new language in Rule 2-3-8 defines a chop block as "a combination block by two or more teammates against an opponent other than the runner, with or without delay, where one of the blocks is low (at the knee or below) and one of the blocks is high (above the knee)."
Previous language defined a chop block as "a delayed block at the knees or below against an opponent who is in contact with a teammate of the blocker in the free-blocking zone."
Bob Colgate, NFHS assistant director and liaison to the Football Rules Committee, said that any combination block where one block is high (above the knee) and one block is low (at or below the knee) will constitute a chop block – with or without delay between the blocks. He also noted that a low-low combination block is no longer a chop block.
Although not an official rules change, perhaps the most significant action by the committee was the issuance of the 2011 Points of Emphasis on concussions, helmets and contact above the shoulders.
The NFHS has been the leader in establishing playing rules to deal with concussions. Last year, the NFHS implemented new guidelines for the management of a student exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion. In addition, the NFHS developed a free online course entitled Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know, which has been viewed by more than 135,000 persons.
"The committee chose not to change many of the playing rules as it intends to ensure the continued focus on minimizing risk of injury to high school football players," said Julian Tackett, chairman of the NFHS Football Rules Committee and commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. "The minimal number of rules changes in high school football this year verifies that the country feels like the game is in great shape."
In other rules changes, the committee standardized the rules regarding the replacement of apparently injured players, players who exhibit concussion signs and symptoms, and players who are bleeding or have blood on their body or uniform. Players removed in any of these situations must leave the game for at least one down, and the time-out is an officials’ time-out, not one charged to the team.
The rules committee also defined two types of authorized team conferences – the "Outside Nine-yard Mark Conference" and the "Between Nine-yard Mark Conference." When an injury occurs and the referee grants an authorized conference, it must be an "Outside Nine-yard Mark Conference." Colgate said this will provide medical personnel time and space to address the injured player.
Three changes were approved in Rule 1 – The Game, Field, Players and Equipment. In Rule 1-1-8, language was added to note that "game officials maintain administrative responsibilities for the contest through the completion of any required reports or correspondence in response to any action occurring while the officials have jurisdiction." The revised rule further notes that "state associations may intercede in the event of unusual incidents after the officials have signaled the end of the game or in the event a game is terminated prior to the conclusion of regulation play."
In Rule 1-5-1, the detailed specifications for thigh guards were deleted because they were not necessarily applicable to newer technologies used in current production. The requirements for wearing thigh guards and that the guards be unaltered from the manufacturer’s original design/production remain part of the rule.
Restrictions on eye shade were added to Rule 1-5-3c. If used, eye shade must be applied using a single solid stroke under each eye.
"The committee’s intent was that eye shade be located below and within the width of the eye socket and not extend below the cheekbone," Colgate said. "No words, numbers, logos or other symbols of any type may be included within the eye shade."
Four changes were approved by the committee in Rule 9 – Conduct of Players and Others. Those revisions include the following:
All horse-collar fouls being treated as live-ball fouls.
Roughing-the-passer penalties being enforced from the dead-ball spot when there is no change of team possession and the dead-ball spot is beyond the line of scrimmage.
The illegal participation rule including a player who intentionally goes out of bounds and, while out of bounds, affects the play, touches the ball or otherwise participates.
Establishing an unsportsmanlike foul against the head coach for failure to adhere to the limits on squad members being on the field of play during the coin toss.
A final change was made regarding running clock/mercy rules in nine-, eight- and six-player rules.
Football is the No. 1 participatory sport for boys at the high school level with 1,135,052 participants in the 2009-10 school year, according to the High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS through its member state associations. In addition, the survey indicated there were 1,350 girls who played football in 2009-10.
The modification of the chop block rule was one of 11 rules changes recommended by the Football Rules Committee and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The new language in Rule 2-3-8 defines a chop block as "a combination block by two or more teammates against an opponent other than the runner, with or without delay, where one of the blocks is low (at the knee or below) and one of the blocks is high (above the knee)."
Previous language defined a chop block as "a delayed block at the knees or below against an opponent who is in contact with a teammate of the blocker in the free-blocking zone."
Bob Colgate, NFHS assistant director and liaison to the Football Rules Committee, said that any combination block where one block is high (above the knee) and one block is low (at or below the knee) will constitute a chop block – with or without delay between the blocks. He also noted that a low-low combination block is no longer a chop block.
Although not an official rules change, perhaps the most significant action by the committee was the issuance of the 2011 Points of Emphasis on concussions, helmets and contact above the shoulders.
The NFHS has been the leader in establishing playing rules to deal with concussions. Last year, the NFHS implemented new guidelines for the management of a student exhibiting signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion. In addition, the NFHS developed a free online course entitled Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know, which has been viewed by more than 135,000 persons.
"The committee chose not to change many of the playing rules as it intends to ensure the continued focus on minimizing risk of injury to high school football players," said Julian Tackett, chairman of the NFHS Football Rules Committee and commissioner of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. "The minimal number of rules changes in high school football this year verifies that the country feels like the game is in great shape."
In other rules changes, the committee standardized the rules regarding the replacement of apparently injured players, players who exhibit concussion signs and symptoms, and players who are bleeding or have blood on their body or uniform. Players removed in any of these situations must leave the game for at least one down, and the time-out is an officials’ time-out, not one charged to the team.
The rules committee also defined two types of authorized team conferences – the "Outside Nine-yard Mark Conference" and the "Between Nine-yard Mark Conference." When an injury occurs and the referee grants an authorized conference, it must be an "Outside Nine-yard Mark Conference." Colgate said this will provide medical personnel time and space to address the injured player.
Three changes were approved in Rule 1 – The Game, Field, Players and Equipment. In Rule 1-1-8, language was added to note that "game officials maintain administrative responsibilities for the contest through the completion of any required reports or correspondence in response to any action occurring while the officials have jurisdiction." The revised rule further notes that "state associations may intercede in the event of unusual incidents after the officials have signaled the end of the game or in the event a game is terminated prior to the conclusion of regulation play."
In Rule 1-5-1, the detailed specifications for thigh guards were deleted because they were not necessarily applicable to newer technologies used in current production. The requirements for wearing thigh guards and that the guards be unaltered from the manufacturer’s original design/production remain part of the rule.
Restrictions on eye shade were added to Rule 1-5-3c. If used, eye shade must be applied using a single solid stroke under each eye.
"The committee’s intent was that eye shade be located below and within the width of the eye socket and not extend below the cheekbone," Colgate said. "No words, numbers, logos or other symbols of any type may be included within the eye shade."
Four changes were approved by the committee in Rule 9 – Conduct of Players and Others. Those revisions include the following:
All horse-collar fouls being treated as live-ball fouls.
Roughing-the-passer penalties being enforced from the dead-ball spot when there is no change of team possession and the dead-ball spot is beyond the line of scrimmage.
The illegal participation rule including a player who intentionally goes out of bounds and, while out of bounds, affects the play, touches the ball or otherwise participates.
Establishing an unsportsmanlike foul against the head coach for failure to adhere to the limits on squad members being on the field of play during the coin toss.
A final change was made regarding running clock/mercy rules in nine-, eight- and six-player rules.
Football is the No. 1 participatory sport for boys at the high school level with 1,135,052 participants in the 2009-10 school year, according to the High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS through its member state associations. In addition, the survey indicated there were 1,350 girls who played football in 2009-10.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Hydromax Systems
Our sale on the new HydroMax Football Hydration System ends on Friday, June 24th. List price is $49.99 but we have it on sale for only $34.95!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
McDavid Testimonial
McDavid
To Whom It May Concern,
I am wrting to congratulate the person(s) responsible for creating the wonderful knee support that I've been using for some time now. it passed my scruntiny and I thought you needed to know how much I truly appreciate everyone who created this absolutely marvelous product! I have tried many types of knee supports and they all failed in some way - I kept trying and when I saw your multi-action knee strap (model 419R) at City Sports (Washington, DC), I decided to give it a try.
What wonders! I am so thrilled to find something that finally wokrs for me. I can keep moving and when my knee starts to bother me, I slap on the the strap and I can keep going on my run and walk commute, on the treadmill and so on. I am grateful to you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am happy customer.
Sincerely,
Lydia H. Cochran
To Whom It May Concern,
I am wrting to congratulate the person(s) responsible for creating the wonderful knee support that I've been using for some time now. it passed my scruntiny and I thought you needed to know how much I truly appreciate everyone who created this absolutely marvelous product! I have tried many types of knee supports and they all failed in some way - I kept trying and when I saw your multi-action knee strap (model 419R) at City Sports (Washington, DC), I decided to give it a try.
What wonders! I am so thrilled to find something that finally wokrs for me. I can keep moving and when my knee starts to bother me, I slap on the the strap and I can keep going on my run and walk commute, on the treadmill and so on. I am grateful to you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am happy customer.
Sincerely,
Lydia H. Cochran
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Dwyane Wade Extends Sponsorship Deal with McDavid
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has announced that he will continue to wear and endorse McDavid’s HexPad performance apparel and sports medicine products. Wade signed a multi-year contract.
Per the new contract, Wade also will work closely with McDavid to develop future products and influence design.
“This adds a new dimension to our product development process,” Rey Corpuz, McDavid’s marketing director said. “We already work with top professionals and trainers for the functional aspects of our products. Now we can incorporate a little D-Wade flare to future concepts we are working on.”
Wade is known for sporting wraparound Thudd shorts; the Hexmesh top with HexPad protection at the ribs and spine; HexPad power shooter arm sleeves; HexPad compression leg sleeves and the 195 Ultralite Ankle Brace.
“Wade is one of the most explosive players of our time,” Terry Fee, McDavid’s vice president said. “His use of our HexPad products shows our commitment to true athletes.”
Per the new contract, Wade also will work closely with McDavid to develop future products and influence design.
“This adds a new dimension to our product development process,” Rey Corpuz, McDavid’s marketing director said. “We already work with top professionals and trainers for the functional aspects of our products. Now we can incorporate a little D-Wade flare to future concepts we are working on.”
Wade is known for sporting wraparound Thudd shorts; the Hexmesh top with HexPad protection at the ribs and spine; HexPad power shooter arm sleeves; HexPad compression leg sleeves and the 195 Ultralite Ankle Brace.
“Wade is one of the most explosive players of our time,” Terry Fee, McDavid’s vice president said. “His use of our HexPad products shows our commitment to true athletes.”
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Gordon Beckham Visits The Sportstation To Promote Evoshield
Beckham talked to the younger players about the importance of practicing and hitting baseballs off the tee daily. The touched on his hitting problems from the 2010 season and what he was planning to do to correct his problems for the 2011 season.
Niefer and Beckham talked about the history of EvoShield and how Beckham became one of the first athletes to use EvoShield. Beckham stated that he wears his wrist guard at all times while playing baseball.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
McDavid Testimonial
To McDavid Sports,
"I am taking this time to write this letter of appreciation to you for your continuing support of high school athletics. The administrators, faculty, paretns, and most importantly , the athletes in our programs are very much indebted to you and your company for your financial assistance to the C.I.F. family. High school sports does so many wonderful things in the lives of young people that it is imperative that we continue to give the maximum number of student-athletes a chance to experience high school sports. In these difficult economic times, we involved with this area are dependent and truly grateful for your help. Please accept this as a genuine thank you for your efforts, as well as a plea for your continued support."
"Thank you and may God bless you and your company."
Le Serna High School
"I am taking this time to write this letter of appreciation to you for your continuing support of high school athletics. The administrators, faculty, paretns, and most importantly , the athletes in our programs are very much indebted to you and your company for your financial assistance to the C.I.F. family. High school sports does so many wonderful things in the lives of young people that it is imperative that we continue to give the maximum number of student-athletes a chance to experience high school sports. In these difficult economic times, we involved with this area are dependent and truly grateful for your help. Please accept this as a genuine thank you for your efforts, as well as a plea for your continued support."
"Thank you and may God bless you and your company."
Le Serna High School
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