Since the 39 theaters we had targeted for April were abandoned due to the virus, we are doing our premier at our favorite local Drive-In beginning May 22, 23, 24 starting at 8:45pm each evening. We are ready to get out of the house for an evening, so we hope you will join us. The concession stand and restrooms are open (with a mask), or you can pay $5 extra per car and bring in your own food & drink.

See the poster and links below.

Starlite Drive-In

https://www.starlitedriveinohio.com/

2255 State Route 125

Amelia, OH 45102

Chance

Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket/Stranger Things) stars as a youth baseball coach in the film Chance, an inspirational but tragic Cincinnati true story of a teenage love triangle leading to one of the two boys' death - told through the lens of elite youth baseball. Sections of the film feature the fun of 6-year-old tee-ball and the best baseball ever seen on screen from 12-year-olds. Tanner Buchanan (Designated Survivor/Cobra Kai), Amanda Leighton (This is Us/The Fosters) and Blake Cooper (The Maze Runner, Measure of a Man) star in teenage roles. All score is original, with lyrics written and performed by Angela Parrish from La La Land. Genres include Family/Sports/Faith/Drama.

Follow the journey of a sensitive jovial country youth baseball star from age 6 to 16, as he struggles to find happiness and success guided by a special relationship with his baseball coach. This story explores the emotional impact of texting and first love on teenagers, with a look inside their actual communications taken from police statements, text messages and interviews.

Poster: See below

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7915464/
 

Trailer (137 Seconds): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-iXM8GxDdZk3Okfl9aWYxOzDQLDoRXUS 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Chance-The-Movie-1606511052799111/ 

Chance Website Link: https://www.chancethemovie.org/

Hello Southwest Ohio League Family:

As promised, we are revisiting our March 14 Coronavirus position by April 1. 

Simply put, from the league's perspective, we will simply obey the mandates put in place by our President, our Governor, some city officials as well as county health boards and we all know--or should know-what those are.

There is plenty of time to conduct a summer team baseball season. Please understand that the only date limitation on a season is the weather and the time constraints put in place by teams. From a league perspective, we don't care if you play into late October. We can always allow roster flexibility if it becomes obvious we need to do that.

Let's get through this crisis together, caring for each other--perhaps even giving a competing coach a call, an email or a text to see how they are doing. Check in with your team families. They probably want to know you are doing okay as well. And if someone has needs, or prayer we can be there for that as well. 

If you are in crisis, I would like to know to add you to my prayer list, You all matter to me-every coach and player in this league.

Let's show the world that America is a special place!

Larry Redwine
Founder and  President

Due to concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other health authorities, USSSA is implementing some new, mandatory health and safety procedures as part of a proactive approach to preventing the spread of germs.

Throughout the USSSA organization, we are adopting these new measures effective immediately. We cannot stress enough how vital it is that all USSSA participants adhere to these guidelines.

“No-Contact/No-Handshake” Policy

USSSA is immediately instituting a precautionary “no-contact, no-handshake policy” to be observed at every level of the organization until further notice. This includes all physical contact and extends to customary game-related activities, such as pre-game coaches’ handshakes, umpire-coach introductions, and post-game handshakes between members of opposing teams. Instead, staff, players and coaches should use verbal queues, such as saying “good game,” without shaking hands, high-fiving or fist-bumping.

Maintain Good Hygiene Practices

All USSSA employees, membership and participants in USSSA-sanctioned events should be aware of the coronavirus risk and take the necessary precautions to avoid exposure to germs. This includes maintaining good hygiene practices. We strongly recommend the following:

• Wash your hands often, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol; this is suggested after any physical contact with another person or with a shared surface
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• Cover your mouth and nose – with a tissue, if possible – when coughing or sneezing, then properly discard the tissue in the trash
• Avoid close contact with anyone else who is coughing or sneezing or who is otherwise sick
• Clean or disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

Advice from the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has a specific Q&A regarding the virus in children:

Q: Are children more susceptible to the virus that causes COVID-19 compared with the general population and how can infection be prevented?

A: No, there is no evidence that children are more susceptible...

- see here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/children-faq.html