Welcome!
TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE
WESTERN REGIONAL WEB SITE

Thank you for visiting our site, we hope that you will visit us often. This is the place to find out what’s happening in and around the Western Region. This site is constantly under construction and we would like your input on what you would like to see on your Web Site. Thanks again for checking us out and while you’re here, please check out all of the links, and please sign our guest book. Come back soon, we look forward to your next visit.

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Below are the clinics offered to all Little League volunteers at the Western Regional Headquarters this coming year.

Online Registration for all Regional Clinics will be by credit card only. If you don't have a credit card, you will need to call and register with the regional office at 909-887-6444.

You can view a detailed discription of the clinics offered by clicking on the clinic heading below. Registration for the clinics will begin October 1, 2008. Click on the "Register Now" link opposite the clinic desired to register for each clinic.

Chief Umpire Clinic	November 7-9, 2008	Register Here
DA/ADA Seminar	November 14-16, 2008	Register Here
Player Agent Seminar	November 15, 2008	Register Here
Rules Instruction Clinic	January 17-18, 2009	Register Here
Rules Instruction Clinic	January 24-25, 2009	Register Here
Adult Umpire School	February 7-13, 2009	Register Here
Adult Umpire School	February 14-20, 2009	Register Here
Umpire Mechanics Clinic	February 20-22, 2009	Register Here
Scorekeepers Clinic	February 28, 2009	Register Here
Managers & Coaches Clinic	January 24, 2009	Register Here
Softball Coaches Clinic	Date for 2009 TBD
Junior Umpire Training School	June 20-26, 2009	Register Here
Western Regional Umpire Outreach Clinics
Other Western Regional Outreach Clinics

If you have any questions concerning online registration, please contact Chery Robinson crobinson@LittleLeague.org or call Western Region Headquarters at 909-887-6444.

Get a map and directions to the Regional Center, click here.

Earlier this year, Jim Gerstenslager, Western Region Director, was given a directive by Williamsport to create a barrier between Little League Drive and the northern parking lot of the Western Region complex. It had been suggested that a series of posts and a sturdy chain would stop vandals that were using the area for their own personal enjoyment with no regard to the Little League’s property. An idea was concocted that a series of concrete baseballs and softballs would certainly due the job but the cost did seem out of the question. However, after some research and some negotiation we came upon a company that was local to the complex and would delight in creating the diverters for us.  It will take a combination of 60 concrete baseballs or softballs to complete the north parking lot project. When this is completed, the same type project is planned for the south parking lot.

These diverters are called Bollards  you will see them at schools, public parks and roads throughout the country. Our Western Region bollards are unique because not only will they do the job as requested by Williamsport but it is an opportunity for leagues, districts and individuals throughout the region to have their own personal testimonial to Little League, but also a small portion of the donation will go to the maintenance and upkeep of our Western Region complex. The 1200 pound white baseballs or optic yellow softballs are made of white concrete, and placed on a foundation formed in the shape of a home plate. They are secured by bolts and are sprayed with a chemical so that graffiti can be easily removed. A 4”x6”cutout strategically placed on the ball so that a bronze plaque can be inserted with your league, district, organization or family name. There is no limit to the number of characters to be placed on the plaque, but keep in mind that the more characters the smaller the font. If you want the Little League logo on your plaque there is an additional charge of $85.00. The total price (with logo) is $785.00 and this includes the installation. If you want to participate in this worthwhile project, and leave a personal testimonial to the Western Region, please CLICK HERE, to download an application and instructions on how you can participate in this important project. There is a limited amount of spaces so orders will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

Jim Gerstenslager, Regional Director announced that the Western Region closed the gap of reaching 100% participation by attaining 88% in 2007!  This was a 2% gain over last year’s efforts! Congratulations to Oregon, who maintained their status as being the only state in the Western Region that has attained 100% participation and has done so for two consecutive years.
 Jim said, “The safety and welfare of the children under our charge is Little League’s number one priority and objective”. He went on to say, “Without a commitment to safety from everyone in the program, the best interests and protection of the children is not the primary focus”.
“The current ASAP program (since being adopted) has proven to be the most effective approach to player protection. The leagues that have developed and instituted safety plans have drastically reduced insurance claims and injuries resulting in a safer environment for the children”.
Jim said, “The goal for the Western Region for 2008 has not changed, and is to have every league in the region at 100% by the time the ASAP plans deadline is reached on April 1st.
Little League Baseball Incorporated has many resources available, including a CD that has all the information needed to develop a plan for your league or district. You can also call your District Administrator or the Regional Office at 909-887-6444 for advice and support.
Let’s all participate.   Every state in the region has the ability to do what Oregon has done. Let’s strive to keep the Western Region as the #1 safety region in the United States for 2008!
Thank you for your participation!

Jim Gerstenslager

HISTORY OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE WESTERN REGION
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