Little League Central Region: Welcome

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The Reuben F. Glick Little League Baseball Center

2012 Staff
Central Region Staff

Top Left to Right:  Nina Johnson, Central Region Director; Kim Porter, Administrative Assistant.

Bottom Left to Right:  Ryan Weaver, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor; Tim Jones, Building and Groundskeeper



Monday, December 19
Round Table Series to Provide Little League Volunteers with Increased Opportunities to Update, Modify Rules & Regulations

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 6, 2011) – Little League International, in an effort to provide education and increase the opportunities for its grass-roots volunteers in the rules and regulation modification process, have developed a series of regional round tables.

A round table will be held in each of the five U.S. regions, and all District Administrators (DA) and Assistant District Administrators (ADA) in each of the regions are invited to attend the two-day event to be conducted at a designated location in their region.

The agenda for each regional round table, which will include an educational component as well as a rules and regulation session, has been assembled from a survey completed by DAs and ADAs in that region. The survey allowed DAs and ADAs to submit a list of topics that they would like to see covered at the round table sessions.

DAs and ADAs will participate in the interactive regional round tables every four years, giving them a voice and a forum every two years when combined with Congress events.

The regional round table events will be conducted by members of the Little League Regional Staff and Little League International Staff.

Central Region Round Table - March 16-17, 2012
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Registration Cost: $75 per person
Round Table Registration Link
Brochure: Download/View
Hotel Information: Hilton Indianapolis North, More Info
Sponsors & Licensees Attending



Wednesday, October 13
Start Planning NOW to attend a Central Region Leadership Training Clinic in 2012!



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For a well-run Little League, fall and winter are the best times for training. And the best way to take advantage of this time is to take part in one of Little League’s extensive training programs.

Little League Baseball and Softball Central Region Headquarters has released its 2011-2012 schedule of clinic dates and sites. The Central Region Staff will continue to host the following clinics at the Reuben F. Glick Little League Central Region Headquarters, unless otherwise noted:

Click on the clinic name below to access more information and a registration form.

2011/2012 Little League Central Region Schedule of Events

DATE

EVENT NAME

LOCATION

 

 

 

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Player Agent Workshop

Central Region Headquarters

January 20-21, 2012

League Administration Clinic

Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel

January 20-21, 2012

Umpire Clinic

Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel

February 24-25, 2012

Baseball/Softball Rules Clinic

Central Region Headquarters

March 3, 2012

 Michele Smith Coaching Clinic

 Elgin, IL-District 13

March 16-17, 2012

Regional Roundtables

Hilton Indianapolis North Hotel

April 14-19, 2012

Umpire School

Central Region Headquarters


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.



Wednesday, January 6
CENTRAL REGION PLANNING TO HEAD OUT ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!

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Furthering our commitment to help each chartered program become the best it can be, we will once again team up with District Administrators and local volunteer personnel to bring the education and support of the "Little League Road Show" to a community near you.

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 2012 season:

DATE

Location

Type of Clinics

Contact

 

 

 

 

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Chicago, Illinois-District 4

League Officials

Bill Haley jackierobinsonwest@hotmail.com

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Youngstown, Ohio--District 2

League Officials and Umpires

Gary Williams   garypres11@aol.com

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Ferdinand, Indiana--District 13

League Officials 

Mike Steffe
 msteffe@psci.net

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Illinois--District 2

League Officials

Jim Butler

 Saturday, March 3, 2012

 Duluth, Minnesota--District 3

 League Officials and Umpires

 Brent Kubis
hkybballcoach@yahoo.com


CLICK ON CLINIC LOCATION TO ACCESS REGISTRATION FORMS!!


Tuesday, November 8
Central Region Hosted Challenger Game During 2011 Tournament

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Photos courtesy of Don Mason

There was a flurry of excitement outside the fences of Stokely Field at the Reuben F. Glick Little League Center on the afternoon of Saturday, August 13.  It didn't have anything to do with the team that had just earned a berth into the LLWS as the Great Lakes representative or the teams that were slated to square off later that evening in the Midwest Championship.

The jubilation was from the Pendleton Junior Little League Challenger players and their red sea of supporters, as they anxiously awaited their chance to take the field. 

After a hard-fought, intersquad battle that saw everyone hit and everyone score, the players returned to their dugouts, replenished themselves with icy cold Gatorade and patiently waited for their name to be bellowed over the loud speaker, calling them out to the foul line to collect a participation medal.

Thanks to all those from Pendleton Junior Little League, who traveled to Indianapolis to be a part of the 2011 Central Region Challenger game.  Special thanks to Pendleton LL Challenger Director, Dave Bauer and Indiana District 9 Administrator, Don Mason for making it possible.



Monday, November 21
Sean Farawell Named Little League Central Region Assistant Director

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Sean Farawell has been named the Assistant Director of Little League’s Central Region, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. The Central Region office, the Reuben F. Glick Little League Center, is located in Indianapolis, Ind.

“During the interview process, Sean exhibited the skills needed to be successful in his position working with our volunteers in the Central Region,” Mr. Keener said. “The addition of his leadership and communication skills to the regional office should help us expand and improve programs while they look to grow participation in both the baseball and softball programs.”

Mr. Farawell, a West Long Branch, N.J., native, is a 2011 graduate of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C., where he earned his undergraduate degree in Recreation and Sport Management. As part of his academic requirements, Mr. Farawell was required to complete an internship, which he did with the NBA’s New Jersey Nets. During his six months with the Nets, he worked in ticket sales in a number of different capacities, including working with special events and projects within the department.

A graduate of Shore Regional High School, Mr. Farawell, 22, also worked for seven months with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Single A affiliate of the Texas Rangers.

In his new position with Little League, Mr. Farawell will assist Region Director Nina Johnson with the operation of the region headquarters. Some of those duties will include working with leagues throughout the region to enhance operations, developing and implementing training programs and the operation of tournaments, including the annual Central Region Little League Softball Tournament and the Midwest and Great Lakes Little League Baseball Tournaments.

“I am truly honored to have been appointed to this position by such a tremendous organization,” Mr. Farawell said. “Being partnered with a great staff in the Central Region and relying on my past experience and desire to learn, I plan to be a productive and successful member of the Little League family.”

The Reuben F. Glick Little League Center includes five Little League Division baseball fields, including Alfred Stokely Field and Shirley Ferguson Field, a regulation size baseball field and batting cages. The Center also includes a swimming pool, dormitories, cafeteria and other recreational activity areas. The Central Region Headquarters serves 13 states (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin) and 413,805 Little League players who comprised 27,587 teams in 2011.

“Sean’s educational background and understanding of the sports industry will allow him to quickly become familiar with the Little League program,” Ms. Johnson said. “I look forward to working with him to strengthen Little League in the Central Region.”



Friday, September 23
Fond Farewell and Best Wishes to Mike Legge in his Retirement

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Central Region volunteers and Staff gathered on Sunday, September 11th to wish former Central Region Director, Mike Legge, a happy retirement.  A small gathering was held at Mike and wife Sandy's favorite Indianapolis area restaurant, Bellavita Ristorante on Geist Reservoir.  One of the view Indianapolis restuarants situated near water, Bellavita had become one of the Legges' favoriate restaurants during their 6-year-stint in the heart of Indiana. 

Mike and Sandy headed south on Friday, September 16th and arrived home on Tuesday, September 20th.  They are enjoying being back in their house and looking forward to not shoveling any snow this winter.

The Central Region will most certainly miss Mike and Sandy.  We are grateful for the time they spent with us and looking forward to building on the solid foundation they left us with.