California District 18: My Site News
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District 18 Special Sales Event at Dicks Sporting Goods (coupons attached below)
SAVE ON BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
AT DICKS SPORTING GOODS
Dear District 18 Little League Members,
Throughout the year, your commitment and effort help to build successful baseball and softball teams for our youth. Dick's Sporting Goods wants to recognize your dedication by extending an exclusive invitation to a one-day team shopping event at the West Covina and Pasadena Dick’s Sporting Goods store locations on Saturday, February 18, 2012.
Every member of your organization attending this event will receive a baseball/softball team packet with discount coupons for baseball and softball equipment. In addition to the team packet discounts, you will receive an additional 15% off your entire purchase on that day.
In addition to great bargains, Dicks Sporting Goods will be having in-store giveaways and raffles so be sure and tell the sales associate that you are with District 18 Little League Baseball and Softball!
Please bring the attached coupons and letter with you to the event.
Dick’s Sporting Goods has already made a very sizeable donation of equipment to the leagues of District 18 so please come out and take advantage of this great team shopping event. I am sure both players and parents alike will truly enjoy the best products at a great savings!
Handout: Dicks Sporting Goods
Sunday, October 9
HOW TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL CONSIDERATION WAIVER
ALL WAIVER REQUESTS DUE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2012
When a league applies for its annual charter with Little League, it pledges to abide by all the rules and regulations of Little League. However, under special circumstances, it may become necessary to apply for a temporary waiver of a rule or regulation. It is very important to remember that a league must not take any action contrary to Little League rules and regulations until receiving expressed, written permission through the Charter Committee waiver system. A waiver request, while it may be supported by documents from the parent(s), may be submitted only through the proper chain of command. A league wishing to apply for a waiver of a rule or regulation must do so via the following method:
Step 1. The local league Board of Directors votes whether or not to request the waiver.
Step 2. If the local league Board of Directors votes to request the waiver, the President writes a letter, detailing the request.
Step 3. In the case of a player waiver, the League President from the league that is requesting a waiver must contact the league where the player currently resides and ask for their opinion of the waiver request. The request for an opinion should be done in writing or by email.
Step 4. The request for waiver and all supporting documentation is then forwarded to the District Administrator.
Step 5. The District Administrator includes his/her written opinion, and forwards all documents to the Regional Director.
Step 6. The Regional Director will present the situation to the Charter Committee for action.
Step 7. The Charter Committee will inform the Regional Director of its decision, and the Regional Director will inform the District Administrator.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q - Can a local Little League waive its rights to a player who lives within its boundaries, allowing that player to participate in another Little League program?
A - A local Little League does not have the authority to waive such rights. Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport has this authority. If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing. Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.
Q - Can a child who does not have residence within a league’s boundaries play in that league for the regular season only, provided he/she is not eligible for Tournament Play (all stars)?
A - The local league may request a waiver, listing all circumstances that warrant such a waiver. Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport can make the final decision. If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing. Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.
Q - If a parent signs a notarized statement granting temporary custody of a child to a friend or other family member, can that friend or family member’s residence be used for registering a child to play in Little League?
A - The only acceptable documentation regarding a change of custody is court-ordered custody (a decree issued by a judge who has jurisdiction in the matter).
Q - Does the District Administrator have the authority to grant a waiver of a rule or regulation? Example: Could the District Administrator give permission for a local league to register players whose residence is outside the league’s boundaries?
A - Any waiver of a rule or regulation can only be made by the Charter Committee in Williamsport. No other person or group has this authority. If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing. Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.
Q - If the District Administrator is opposed to the request, does it mean it will fail?
A - All of the aspects of a waiver request are taken into account by the Charter Committee, and the opinion of one or more parties involved does not necessarily mean the request will be denied
Tuesday, July 26
2011 DISTRICT 18 CHAMPIONS
2011 district 18 champions
Baseball
9 & 10 Year Old - Temple City American - Lost in Section Championship if necessary game
10 & 11 Year Old - South Pasadena - Lost in Section
Little League - Temple City American - Lost in Section
Junior League - South El Monte - Section 3 Champions - Lost in State Championship Tournament
Senior League - Alhambra American - Section 3 Champions - Lost in State Championship Tournament
Softball
9 & 10 Year Old – South El Monte - Section 3 Champions, Lost in State Championship Tournament
Little League – South Pasadena - Section 3 Champions, Lost in State Championship Tournament
Junior League - South El Monte - Section 3 Champions, Lost in State Championship Tournament
Senior League – South El Monte - Lost in Section
Big League – South Pasadena/Los Angeles - Section 3 Champions, Lost in State Championship Tournament
Wednesday, July 20
Greatest Comeback Ever?
9 & 10 Baseball Section 3 Championship Game
District 18’s Greatest all-star Comeback Ever?Bottom of the 6th, La Verne 12-Temple City American 2
In what will go down as possibly the greatest game in TCALL history, our 9-10 year old All Stars won the most exciting and improbable little league game I have ever seen. Going into the 6th inning we were down 9-2. We then gave up 3 more runs in the top of the 6th to go down, 12-2 with one at bats remaining. You would think that 9-10 year old boys would hang their heads and say, "we can't come back from this." But what happened from there you had to see to believe. We started with a 2 men getting on and Yuji Sakane coming up with one out. Yuji hit the first pitch he saw for a 3 run home run to right center field. Mario Castro was the next to bat and hit another towering home run to right center. The next 5 batters all reached base safely, to score 2 more runs. Then Moose Scannell came up with the bases loaded and still one out. Moose promptly hit a ground rule double to center field scoring 2 more runs. After a strike out for the second out of the inning, Yuji Sakane returned to the plate down 12-10. Not sure what pitch is was this time but he hit that ball so far and so high it made most of the dads I was with in the outfield have a little tear in their eyes.... TCALL WINS 13-12.... It was the most satisfying feeling I have had in my whole time in little league. The heart the boys showed was unbelievable. I can not thank the parents that came out enough for the energy you brought to our kids. We may have won a coin flip to be the home team, but we all made it a TCALL home game with our cheers. We now have one game remaining in the Section 3 tournament tomorrow at the same time and same place. Please come out and support a group of boys that showed all of us a little bit about not giving up today. Thank you, Tim Wilbur.
Final Score Temple City American 13 - La Verne 12
Update: In the if necessary championship game on Wednesday night Temple City American lost to La Verne 8-7.
Tuesday, June 7
Little League Updates Residency Requirement
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In a continuing effort to ensure players in all Little Leagues are eligible based on established boundaries, Little League International has announced an update to residency eligibility requirements.
In order to strengthen the policy, they have established a date of February 1 to establish residence eligibility. Proofs of residency will continue to be required from three of the categories previously published, but these proofs will need to be dated between October 2010 and February 1, 2011 for 2011 season eligibility.
Wednesday, May 4
Little League Photos Needed
LITTLE LEAGUE PHOTOS NEEDED!
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Past District 18 Champions
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Action photos of players
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Western Regional and World Series photos
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Historical photos from your league
We would like to have photos from 1952 through 2011.
Please submit your photographs to: Nick@biggamepromotions.com
Nick Tubbs, Art Director - Big Game Promotions
NOTE: On Saturday June 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. we will be taking the All-Star Team Photos at: Live Oak Park 10144 Bogue Street Temple City, CA 91780 All team photos will appear in the tournament program. Please make sure you order your all-star team uniforms early.
Wednesday, April 27
2011 All-Star Tournament Program
Advertise in our Tournament Program
District 18 Little League Baseball and Softball is excited to announce that it will be working with Big Game Promotions for the 2011 All-Star Tournament Season. Big Game Promotions will be assisting in the fundraising efforts for our upcoming All-Star Tournaments by producing a top quality full-color program for the leagues of District 18. The program will be full of action photos, league information, historical information, past District Champions and all of the 2011 All-Star schedules. Local businesses will have the opportunity to sponsor advertising space in the program, with funds going directly back to District 18 to help cover the costs of District 18’s travel expenses for our tournament winners that advance.
If you have any questions, or need any assistance please feel free to e-mail me at mmrakich@sbcglobal.net . They will soon be contacting local businesses and offering sponsorship advertising spaces for the summer tournament program. Please feel free to view the website at: http://biggamepromotions.com
If you are interested in placing an ad in the program please contact Jason or Cody at 1-877-246-5647
Sunday, October 9
How to File for II(d) or IV(h) Waivers
The League President will process all II (d) / IV (h) forms. Once the President completes the form, he/she must compile "residency requirement" verification that each youngster meets the conditions of II (d) / IV (h) as outlined above. The League President will present this verification to the District Administrator for review. Once the District Administrator verifies the documentation meets the regulations, the District Administrator will sign the II (d) / IV (h) form granting his or her approval. The league and the District will maintain the form and documentation in their files. The verification process is only required once during a participant’s career. The league must maintain this form and documentation for this player for the duration of his/her career until the player graduates from the program or breaks service with the league. Tournament team players will be required to carry a copy of this form and documentation with them throughout the tournament. If contested during tournament play, the league will be required to produce the documentation. Additionally, if it is determined at a later date that the player does not meet the conditions of II (d) / IV (h), the player is ineligible for further participation. Situations in which documentation is not available must be referred to the Charter Committee through the regional office for a decision. The decision of the Charter Committee is final and binding.
All II (d) / IV (h) waivers requiring Charter Committee consideration must be submitted to the Western Regional Director no later than April 1, 2012. Requests submitted after that date will not be considered.Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I need to submit for each IV (h) Waiver request?For each and every player you request to be covered under Regulation IV (h) you will need to provide three (3) proofs of residency for the parents former address located within your league boundaries and (3) proofs of residency for his/her current residence. How many documents am I required providing for proof of residency?
Residence shall be established and supported by documents from THREE OR MORE of the following categories to determine residency of such parent(s) or guardian:
1. Driver’s License
2. Voter’s Registration
3. School records
4. Welfare/child care records
5. Federal records
6. State records
7. Local (municipal) records
8. Support payment records
9. Homeowner or tenant records
10. Utility bills (i.e., gas, electric, water/sewer, phone, mobile phone, heating, waste disposal)
11. Financial (loan, credit, investments, etc.) records
12. Insurance documents
13. Medical records
14. Military records
15. Internet, cable or satellite records
16. Vehicle records
Note: Example – Three utility bills (three items from No. 10 above) constitute only ONE document.
Does this mean that I have to provide three forms of proof of residency for each player’s former and current address?YES, you will need to attach a total of six proofs of residency to each waiver. Three providing their former address located within your boundaries and three providing their current address.
What if I cannot provide the documentation to support the waiver request?Situations in which documentation is not available must be referred to the Charter Committee through the regional office for a decision. The decision of the Charter Committee is final and binding. The District deadline for all IID and IVH waiver requests will be March 1, 2012. This will allow sufficient time for me to review all submittals and forward to the Western Regional Director by April 1, 2012.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact any member of the District 18 Staff.
