| 1. |
Each chartered league receives a FREE updated
supply of rule books, catalogs, manager/coach education books, umpire instruction books,
sample schedules, and operating manual (president’s handbook) every year. |
| 2. |
Little League provides every league with free
sample material for establishing an efficient Constitution, conducting meetings and
operating a democratic organization. |
| 3. |
Little League has a playing rules interpretation
service, with full-time offices in six U.S. states. We offer experienced counsel and
advice on problems, answered promptly. |
| 4. |
Training seminars and clinics for league
officers, managers/coaches, umpires and other volunteers are held at Regional Headquarters
in: Williamsport, Pa.; St. Petersburg, Fla.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Waco, Texas; San
Bernardino, Calif.; and Bristol, Conn. |
| 5. |
One-week umpire schools are held at various
Headquarters sites, with intense, expert instruction for this important aspect of any
program. |
| 6. |
Chartered Little Leagues receive regular
mailings of pertinent materials ("Little Leaguer" newsletter, advice on changes
to rules and regulations, current events, etc.). |
| 7. |
Assistance and visitation by trained local field
personnel is available to all leagues, allowing local clinics and seminars to be staged. |
| 8. |
All chartered Little Leagues have a voice by
democratic procedure in regard to changes in the rules and regulations. |
| 9. |
Boundaries of each chartered Little League are
protected. "Raiding" by neighboring Little Leagues is not allowed. |
| 10. |
Chartered Little Leagues receive
low
rates and excellent coverage for insurance (Accident, General Liability, Association
Directors and Officers Liability, and Crime). |
| 11. |
Chartered Little Leagues play under time-tested
safety rules and regulations. Mandatory use of the safest equipment possible -- much of it
developed through Little League (batting helmet, full-size chest protector, catcher's
helmet, non-wood bats, etc.). |
| 12. |
Chartered Little Leagues can receive tax
exemption assistance from federal and state taxes. |
| 13. |
Chartered Little Leagues have an option to take
part in the International Tournament, with traveling expenses defrayed beyond the local
level. There is major network television coverage, and coverage in all other types of
media. No other program does as much for its membership, and the international recognition
of Little League is unmatched by any other youth sports organization. Imagine your
town’s league playing for the championship of the world on ABC Wide World of Sports!
It ONLY happens to towns with a chartered Little League program. |
| 14. |
Little League has initiatives to make life
better for everyone. We offer a Manager/Coach Education Program, Safety Program (ASAP),
Emergency Management Training Program and Challenger Division for mentally and physically
disabled youth. |
| 15. |
Little League also educates the parents in the
best way to make the Little League experience a good one for the entire family
through books and videos. |
| 16. |
A chartered Little League is a semi-autonomous
organization, operated by volunteers from within the community, with the betterment of the
community as the goal. As such, it can be operated at a far lower cost to taxpayers. |
Why Little League 