2026 National Baseball Rules Update

Wolcott (March 7th) State Baseball Chairman, David Greenleaf presented the 2026 National Baseball Rule changes. We are including a link here to those rules for those who may have missed the Summit or misplaced these new rules

Link to 2026 Rule changes     Link to the 2026 CT State Rules

News From Gamechanger

    With many of our teams using Gamechanger as the scoring platform. I was interested with what I saw in this morning's email from them.  There were a few articles that I thought I would share with you.  Please click on the Gamechanger logo to see some interesting articles

Connectticut American Legion Baseball

"Waiver" process

     Many teams are if not already having try-outs for their 2026 season team(s). The unfortunate thing that happens is that some players get "cut" for any number of reasons.

     When this happens, Conn. American Legion Baseball has a "Waiver" process.

     In a nutshell, the "waiver" rule says that if a player MAKES HIMSELF AVAILABLE to a team try-out and does not make the team, that player can ask the head coach or General Manager for a "Waiver"

     That signed waiver then goes to a separate office, where it is determined the NEXT CLOSEST team that player can try-out for.

     If you have been "cut" from a team, please make sure to ask the coach for a "waiver" for and to notify the waivers office.

Connecticut American Legion Baseball

Announces the 2026 Player Showcase

     New Britain: State Showcase Chairman, Craig Zimmerman has announcrd this year's date and Time for this years showcase.  

     As in previous years, this showcase is limited to Players NOMINATED by their Legion Baseball Coaches.  Please click on the link below for this year's flyer

2026 Showcase Flyer

Looking for Team 

Website Managers

Wolcott (March 7th) At the State Coaches Summit, Ed spoke about the redesign of the state website to align itself more with the efforts of the Social Media Committee.

     "In order to support the Social Media folks, we are going back to the original design of the state website where Zones and Teams will be responsible for the content of their respective sites"

     While Zone chairs will be responsible for the content of their Zone websites, Just as the Social Media Committee asked for team contacts, we are following that lead at the team level for the Legion website..

     "It's no surprise that teams with better websites attract more players", we are looking to broaden that market.  If you are looking to try your hand at helping your team, please contact Ed who will get you started in the Social Media marketplace. 

Social Media Committee seeks

Sposonsorship Suggestions

Wolcott (March 7th, 2026) At Connecticut's State Coaches Summit, Two areas of concentration were Registrations and Sponsorships.sponsorship thoughts were presented by the Social Media Team. 

     During the presentation, teams were asked to provide contact names for future social media ideas and posts. If you missed the presentation or didn't get to sign up, please contact Scott Masse.

      Sponsorships are in their initial stages and during the Webmaster's portion, the idea of an initial sponsorship program was announced. The initial target is to seek a sponsor for the 2026 "Stars and Stripes" tournament.

   Ed got a 30% Discount!!

Remember the "Ronko Popiel" or the "Flex Seal" guys? Ed was talking with Andrea the HTO Marketing person (and owner's wife) about having more CTLEGION teams make fancier websites. She said, "How about a 30% discount for new upgrades AND Ed becomes the "Help guy"  More to follow.  Click on the coupon above, get your credit card out and call Ed.  Like the guy says, "Offer not good with any other offers"

19U Security Set ups

         (April 3rd),  Zone chairs received an email to forward to all 19U Coaches within their zone.  19U Gm's and Coaches are asked to verify that their security has been set up and at the level they asked.

     Please click on the baseball glove to see the article.

Stars and Stripes

Tentative Sites Announced

(Developing)

Wolcott (March 7th, 2026), At the 2026 States Coaches Summitt,

     Tournament Director, Craig Zimmerman released preliminary information about the 2026 tournament.    

     Tournament Dates June 26th, 27th, and 28th.

     Three of the four tournament sites have been announced as

     Site 1: Glastonbury

     Site 2: South Windsor

     Site 3: To be announced

     Site 4: To be announced

This is a developing story, please follow with links to be supplied shortly

   Insurance Rates Announcement

                   Updated Saturday March 14th

Insurance payments for 13U-17U teams are now due to Jeff Clarke. Forms were sent to general managers earlier this week. Insurance should be paid by March 20.

2026 Team Registration Closed

   Wolcott (March 7th, 2026)  At Saturday's state committee meeting in Wolcott, it was announced that team registrations close on March 10th.

   There are three teams still in the final approval process.

   19U payment options should also be open to pay the national fees online. 17U/15U and 13U teams need to register by March 10th.  Those registrations and Payments should go through Jeff Clarke.