Little League Central Region: Region News
Tuesday, October 27Now Batting: 2009-2010 Central Region Leadership Trainings!!!
Little League Baseball and Softball Central Region Headquarters has released its 2009-2010 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.
Regional Advisory Committee Meeting: Friday, November 6, 2009
New DA/ADA Orientation--DA/ADA Refresher: Friday, November 6, 2009
DA/ADA Seminar: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Player Agent Workshop: Saturday, December 5th, 2009
The material presented will proide an in-depth study and explanation of the many duties of a Player Agent. A mock draft will be conducted. This workshop is a 'MUST ATTEND' for Player Agents!
Click here to download the registration form.
League Administration Clinic: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 8th, 9th and 10th, 2010
***This clinic will be held at the Hilton Indianapolis North*** If you need overnight accomodations, you must call the hotel directly. Reservations must be made by December 25th, to receive the $79 Little League rate.
Click here for mor information and to download the registration form for the League Administration Clinic!
Umpire Clinic (in conjunction with the League Administration Clinic): Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 8th, 9th and 10th, 2010
***This clinic will be held at the Hilton Indianapolis North*** If you need overnight accomodations, you must call the hotel directly. Reservations must be made by December 25th, to receive the $79 Little League rate.
Click here for more information and to download the registration form for the Umpire Clinic
Baseball/Softball Rules Clinic: Friday & Saturday, February 26th and 27th, 2010
Click here for more information and to download the registration form for the Rules Clinic.
Umpire School: Sunday, April 18th- Friday, April 23rd, 2010.
Challenger Jamboree: Saturday & Sunday, June 12th & 13, 2010
Monday, October 5
2009 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament
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| Asst. Dir. Nina Johnson with Cornhole Champs Keith Wagner & Don Frommeyer | |
The first weekend in October provided for the 2009 Central Region Tournament Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and Social. Central Region staff hosted the event and cooked lunch for the volunteers. After lunch, the 2nd Annual Central Region Cornhole Tournament kicked-off. The competition between the 8 teams was cut throat, but only one team could walk away with the title. In a hard fought Championship game, Keith Wagner and Don Frommeyer snagged the championship trophy from Tom Sauer and Don Mason.
Thanks to all of the Volunteers who contributed their time and effortsto Central Region Tournament!!!
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| Asst. Dir. Nina Johnson with Runners-up Don Mason & Tom Sauer |
Thursday, September 17
2009 DA/ADA Seminar Scheduled for November 6 & 7
The 2009 DA/ADA Seminar will address many issues that are vital to the Little League Baseball and Softball Programs.
The Friday evening presentation is essential for new DAs/ADAs and a great refresher for veterans. We will provide an overview of the DA position, provide suggestions for operating an effective district, and offer opportunities for discussion/interaction with other DAs and ADAs.
On Saturday we will spend time on the state of the Region, ASAP, Forms and Publications, and Tournament. In addition to the usual and required presentations, we will also facilitate some round table discussions and talk about the upcoming 25th International Congress, which will be held in Lexington, KY from March 12—15, 2010.
Attendance at this clinic is of the utmost importance. District Administrators should make every attempt to be present. If your schedule does not allow for attendance, please consider sending an ADA.
BIG THANKS to the 100 DAs and ADAs who attended this clinic! What a great turnout! A lot of valuable information was shared during the round table discussions. Thanks for all of your feedback!
Tuesday, September 23
2010 Regional/World Series Umpire Recommendations Due November 1st
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| Photo by Sports Shots Photography |
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.
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Champions Walk Comes to Life with Summer Colors
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A BIG Little League pat on the back to the Central Region Maintenance staff of Ryan Weaver, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and Tim Jones, Building and Groundskeeper for bringing Champions Walk to life with beautiful summer colors. It truly is a wonderful center piece to our Regional Center complex.
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Monday, April 27
13 Students Graduate from 2009 Central Region Umpire School
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The 2009 Central Region Umpire School was held the week of April 19th through the 24th. 13 students representing 6 states were in attendance--Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Throughout the week, the students participated in sessions on field mechanics, rules and plate work. They also were able to network with the other students, as well as the staff of volunteer umpires who conducted the clinic.
Thanks especially to the instructors who volunteered their time to conduct the school: Dave Tucker, WI-6; Jason Kelley, WI-4; Terry Coburn, MI-2; Jim Helm, IN-9; Jerry Millage, IA-2; Roy Turley, KY-3; Keith Wagner, IN-7 and Central Region Umpire Training Coordinator Jeff Knoebel, IN-5.
Friday, October 6
Constitution Reviews and Updates
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Local Rules, Ground Rules and Bylaws
Remember, your league’s 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.)
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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