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Here is a summary of most of the rules: [url=[Hidden Content] Book Rules[/url] It does not have the tournament rules but it will get you off to a good start.

West End defeated Lumberton 16-13.  Lumberton eliminated.

Lumberton defeated Spindletop 14-4.  Lumberton is at West End tonight.

Troy Martin--Lumberton Little League  903-258-5280

[quote name="Raider9900" post="962380" timestamp="1297100588"] For the record, I did say "my understanding is...."    I also would not classify this post as "recruiting."   And I did try to call you a week or more ago and left messages asking for a call back, but did not hear back from you.   There was only one day left for sign-ups and it was just a simple request to see if girls could play together in recreational 5 & 6 year old softball.   If that's the way it works, then sweet.   I like it. See you at the fields... [/quote] I have returned every message that was left.  I do not have a missed call or voicemail from the number that you posted. My email also does not have any messages from you.  Please feel free to email me or call me again.  Your information is not accurate. Thanks.

[quote name="Raider9900" post="961277" timestamp="1296877524"] Lumberton Little League sign-ups are tomorrow (Saturday, February 5th) at Walmart from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.   My understanding is that the Lumberton Little League for 6U has typically split all the girls up evenly amongst all the teams and mix them up with the boys for tee ball baseball.   If you are signing your daughter up, and are interested in her playing with an "all girls team," please write that on your registration form.    Two coaches from the Out Of Control Select Softball (Mitchell/Swisher) will volunteer to take the all girls team if the LLL Program will allow it. We also have talked with the ASA District Commissioner and a local ASA Program, and may opt to also get this team registered with ASA District 39 to play in a few of the local ASA District 39 6U Softball tournaments (all in the golden triangle area). Please call me if you are interested in this opportunity, or have any questions. Darren.... (409) 284-2879. [/quote] I recommend that you check with me and Little League rules before you misstate how the league is organized and attempt to recruit players to your team. Troy Martin

Parents and players, LLL has opened online registration for the Spring 2011 season.  Please go to [url=[Hidden Content] Little League[/url] to register online. We will also be hosting 2 registration dates: January 29th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pete Trest Center February 5th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Walmart Please check our website for further information. Thanks, Troy Martin

[quote name="tpriddy" post="934663" timestamp="1292595048"] I ask this because in Lumberton the girls play Little League Softball and the number of girls playing are dwindling fast. Obviously these days the number of kids playing is dropping for many different reasons. Last year the 14U, 12U and 10U were forced (by numbers) to play against other little league softball teams (Silsbee, Fred, Ozen area of Beaumont) in the district and no offense to any of these other towns but there just was no competiton and the girls were bored. I would like to see the Lumberton Girls Softball to move to ASA so that they can start competing against the teams they will face later in HS (PNG, Ned, Vidor, LCM and Central) but the only fields available are a part of the Lumberton Little League and the board has said NO to ASA. If I could come up with something to present to them besides better competetion (Money, concessions, insurance and charter) I might be able to change this thought. Right now the alternative is to get a group and go play the Beaumont ASA league. Thanks for any input. [/quote] Troy,  I would be interested to know when the board told you no to ASA.  My memory is that you showed up at a board meeting sometime in May.  That meeting was to address a complaint and/or address all star managers and voting on all stars.  While your topic was not on the agenda, you presented to the board almost word for word what you have posted here.  During the discussion following your request, I know that I specifically asked you to find out the charter fees and insurance requirements.  I do not remember anyone taking a vote on the issue. After you made your request, I did some research by going to the ASA website and contacting a friend who coaches a select team and used to be in a LL/ASA setup to find out more information.  What I found is that the idea is workable but requires someone with a lot of organizational skills and motivation to pull it off.  When we attempted to hold board elections for this year on more than 3 occasions, there was not a single candidate with a daughter who plays softball.  So, we are currently left with a board of only baseball parents.  So, since no one has stepped up to further your idea since May of last year, Lumberton is no closer to having an ASA team.  When I talked to Butch in November, we specifically discussed your proposal and my subsequent research on the topic.  As I told Butch, we are open to the idea of playing ASA but we need someone to be the spearhead for this idea.  As president of the league, I am responsible for all 564 players in the league which includes approximately 160 softball players.  So, once the season starts, I will be busy running the LL side of things in addition to trying to attend both of my sons' practices and games.  We need someone else to run the ASA side. Quite of few of the posts in this thread are exactly on point.  We need softball parents to help with the league by serving on the board.  We need firm details on the costs and liabilities associated with having an ASA softball league.  We need to discuss how, of if, our league will combine ASA and LL softball.  We need to figure out how to staff the concession stand for tournaments on weekends when our league is normally closed.  Once there is a comprehensive proposal with all of the details fleshed out, I would love to see it presented to the board for approval.  Until the details are filled in, no board can vote intelligently on your proposal.  Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.  I think you still have my phone number.  If not, it is on our league website. Thanks, Troy Martin

Lumberton Little League Spring 2010 Registration will take place this Saturday, January 23rd at Walmart from 9 am to 2 pm.  The second registration day will be on February 6th at the Pete Trest Community Building(next to the Lumberton Library) from 9am to 2 pm.   Registration will also be available at Strike Force Sports on Hwy 69 during their normal business hours. For forms and more information, please go to our website at [url=[Hidden Content] Little League[/url].