Little League Central Region: Welcome
Little League Baseball and Softball
Central Region Headquarters
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Central Region Staff
Left to Right: Mike Legge, Director; Ryan Weaver, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor; Nina Johnson, Assistant Director; Kim Porter, Administrative Assistant; Joe Case, PT Maintenance
Thursday, October 9
Central Region Leads Off by Announcing 2008-09 Leadership Training Schedule
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Little League Baseball's Central Region Headquarters has released its 2008-2009 schedule of clinic dates and sites. The Central Region Staff will continue to host the following clinics at the Ruben F. Glick Little League Central Region Headquarters, unless otherwise noted: (Please be advised that all of these dates are tentative at this time and subject to change) . Central Region Leadership Trainings are provided as a service to members of chartered Little League organizations. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to attend these trainings.
The Ramada Inn at 42nd and Pendleton Pike is available for offsite overnight accomodations. Contact Sharon in Reservations at 317-614-2445 and ask for the special Little League rate. Click here for a list of other hotels in the area.
Regional Advisory Committee Meeting: Friday, October 31st, 2008
New DA/ADA Orientation: Friday, October 31st, 2008
DA/ADA Seminar: Saturday, November 1st, 2008
71 DAs and ADAs took time from their busy schedules to attend this annual seminar. THANK YOU! Thanks also to Dan Kirby, Director of Risk Management at Little League International, for attending and speaking about ChoicePoint. Attendees heard a presentation on the 2009 rules via a web conference with Nick Caringi, Senior Director of Operations and Education at Little League International. Also discussed in detail were Little League forms and DA expectations. New to this year's seminar was round table discussions, where DAs and ADAs gave feedback on League Retention, District Finances and Tournament Umpire Requests. Thanks again to all who helped make this year's seminar a success!
Player Agent Workshop: Saturday, December 6th, 2008
18 Player Agents braved the cold, snowy weather to attend this very important workshop! Special thanks to George Glick, DA, IN-10, who was the lead presenter and Marlin Culp, DA, IN-14 who assisted.
League Administration Clinic: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 9th, 10th & 11th, 2009
Click to download Registration Information
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
Michele Smith Softball Clinic: Saturday, March 21, 2009-Joplin, MO
Click here to download Brochure and Registration Form
For More information, contact Mike Greninger(mike@joplinsports.org) or Charlie Aiken(Charlie@joplinsports.org) or by phone at 417-625-1006.
Baseball/Softball Rules Clinic: Friday & Saturday, January 16th & 17th, 2009
Click to download Baseball/Softball Rules Clinic registration information.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
Umpire Clinic: Friday & Saturday, February 27th & 28th, 2009
Click to download Umpire Clinic registration information. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Umpire School: Sunday, April 19th- Friday, April 24th, 2009.
Click to download Umpire School registration information.
SAVE TIME! Click here to REGISTER ONLINE for Umpire School!
Challenger Jamboree: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 12th--14th, 2009
Saturday, November 8
CENTRAL REGION HITS THE ROAD!!
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The "Road Show Clinic" is a local league administration clinic, with an available umpire clinic component, that allows volunteers to have direct access to the resources that can help their leagues become more organized and operate effectively and efficiently. The clinic revolves around the presentation of "A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League," in which the workings of a fictional league are followed throughout an entire year. This format provides local league administrators an opportunity to review the latest information on Little League rules, equipment, and programs, while creating a forum to speak directly to Little League Staff members.
The Central Region is currently planning the schedule of these clinics within different locations/states throughout the region. The following sites will be visited during the 2008-2009 season:
Appleton, Wisconsin: Wisconsin District 2- Host: Randy Kroll, DA, WI-2 A separate Umpire Clinic will be offered in conjunction with this Road Show. Date: Friday & Saturday, February 20 & 21
Location - Fox Valley Technical College
Fee: $5-Includes lunch. Contact Randy for more information: llumpwi02@gmit.com Brochure: Coming Soon!
Elyria, Ohio: Ohio District 3- Host: Kevin Brubaker, ADA, OH-3 A separate Umpire Clinic will be offered in conjunction with this Road Show.
Date: Friday & Saturday, March 6 & 7 Location - Elyria Holiday Inn Fee: $10-includes materials only. Lunch not provided.
Contact Kevin Brubaker, ADA, OH-3 for more information: kevin.brubaker@wslife.com Brochure: Coming Soon!
Ladd, Illinois: Illinois District 20 - Host: Tim Trevier, DA, IL-20 Date: Friday & Saturday, March 13 & 14 Location - Illinois Valley YMCA Fee: $20--Includes lunch. Pre-registration is required!! Contact Tim Trevier, DA, IL-20 for more information: timlisa50@yahoo.com Brochure: Coming Soon!
Tuesday, September 23
Little League Announces Change in Umpire/World Series Policy
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The policy regarding the maximum number of World Series assignments a volunteer umpire may receive has been changed.
Previously, a Little League volunteer umpire was permitted to umpire only two different World Series tournaments in baseball and/or softball. Also previously, there was no minimum time limit between those two World Series tournaments.
The new policy places no limit on the number of different World Series tournaments in baseball and/or softball that an umpire could work. However, the new policy places a minimum four-year hiatus between each of those assignments - during which the volunteer umpire must continue to provide his/her services to the local league/district.
With these additional opportunities spread out over a number of years, it is our hope these veteran umpires will continue to lend their expertise to the Little League program beyond their most recent World Series assignment.
1. Any umpire who has been assigned to a World Series may apply for another world series at a different level.
2. It must be at least four years since the last assignment. (Example: An umpire works a 2009 World Series. That umpire once again becomes eligible under this condition to be recommended in 2012 to umpire a different World Series in 2013. If that umpire works a World Series in 2013, that umpire again becomes eligible under this condition to be recommended in 2016 to umpire a different World Series in 2017.)
3. An umpire may only be assigned to any one of the eight World Series one time.
Tuesday, September 2
Central Region Thanks the Volunteers Who Make It Possible!!
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Wednesday, August 6
Familiar Face Visits Central Region Tournament
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Friday, December 1
Keep the Flags Flying!
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As many of you know, the "Champions Walkway" has been completed and is a very attractive and impressive addition to the Center (see photo below). The walkway is lined with all the state flags of our region. In order to keep the state flags flying as often as possible, we have asked the District Administrators to help provide us with the flags or the money to purchase the flags. The project was presented to the Regional Advisory committee and received their full support.
To date we have already received flags or the money to purchase flags from:
--Indiana (from all Districts)
--Kentucky (from District 1)
--Michigan (from District 2 and 11)
--Minnesota (from Districts 1 and 4)
--Ohio (two flags from District 3)
--Kansas (1 flag from District 2)
--Iowa (from all Districts)
--Wisconsin (2 flags from District 1)
BE A PART OF THE CHAMPIONS WALKWAY
If you are interested in a way to permanently recognize those who support the preservation and advancement of the Little League program and the great tradition that it represents for young boys and girls throughout the Central Region and throughout the world, a brick on the "Champions Walkway" is a great idea.
To purchase a brick and help ensure that the tradition continues to be told to generations to come, click to download an order form.
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Friday, October 6
Constitution Reviews and Updates
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Local Rules, Ground Rules and Bylaws
Remember, your leagues local rules, ground rules, and bylaws are developed, maintained, and approved annually by the Board of Directors, and are not considered part of the Constitution. NONE of your local rules should conflict with Little League Rules, Regulations and Policies. Also, existing Little League Baseball Rules, Regulations and Policies should not be re-stated in your local rules, as it invites conflicting interpretations. Local rules, ground rules and bylaws expire each year (unlike the constitution, which governs the league meetings, etc., until it is amended by the Membership and approved by Regional Headquarters.)
| Upcoming Events | |||
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Fri 1/9 |
2008 League Administration Clinic
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TBA - Jan 11, 2009 | Little League Baseball Central Region Headquarters |
| Fri 1/16 |
Rules Clinic
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TBA - Jan 17, 2009 | Little League Baseball Central Region Headquarters |