Oregon District 9 Little League Baseball & Softball: District 9 News

URGENT & IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL LEAGUES & PARENTS REGARDING THE MORATORIUM ON COMPOSITE BASEBALL BATS:

Western Region's Website ...

... and Little League Baseball's International website ...

History and "formation information" about the 'young' District 9 and learn about your District Administrator ...

SOME VERY IMPORTANT READING ... FOR ADULTS ONLY ...

REGULATION XIV - "Role Modeling" ... Managers, Coaches, Parents - Very Important Reading for EVERYONE ...

District-wide "Zero Tolerance Policy"

"A Child's Role Model ... Making a Difference in A Child's Life ... One At A Time ... "

Some thoughts to consider for players and volunteers ...

Please read a timeless article - "Don't forget: Baseball should be fun for the kids!!"

If you've ever wondered about the history or story behind the Little League Pledge, Click here.

"Fall Ball" Activities - Training and Development

Intro to your District Staff (modified as there are changes to staff) ...

Individuals recognized as a District 9 Volunteer of the Year ... as presented at each Annual State Leadership Conference

Little League International honors Oregon District 9 Administrator (2006)

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Perfect Partnership: Father and Son ... Gary and Nick Taylor
Saturday, August 7
District 9 Chief Umpire - Gary Taylor honored by "Friends of Baseball" and the Emeralds ! (2010)
Keenan Longcor
1830 N.E.11th St. #4
Portland, OR 97212
503-781-2249 - Direct
503-281-1589 - Fax

www.FriendsOfBaseball.org

Become a Friends of Baseball "Fan" at:  facebook.com/fobaseball

July 26, 2010 

"Friends of Baseball" Media Release                            
   2010 Coach and Volunteer of the Year Honorees Announced

"Four honorees for these awards have recently been announced. Along with the Portland Beavers and the Eugene Emeralds we are very pleased to pay tribute to these individuals. In each case these recipients share not only their time but also the values that can be learned through baseball and softball. Our three organizations look at these individuals as Ambassadors for the thousands of coaches and volunteers who serve in our communities. Our congratulations to these Honorees and to all who "give back" to our kids through this game.

2010 Volunteer of the Year (Eugene Region)

Gary Taylor ~ Oregon District Nine Little League

2010 Coach of the Year (Eugene Region)

Jason Williams ~ Willamette Valley Sheldon Babe Ruth

2010 Coach of the Year (Portland Region)

Tim Saylers ~ Milwaukie Junior Baseball Association

2010 Volunteer of the Year (Portland Region)

Ron Brown ~ Centennial Little League

These four individuals will be honored during on-the-field ceremonies respectively with the Portland Beavers or Eugene Emeralds. A commemorative jacket will also be presented to each honoree, and each will receive $1,000 for their affiliated program in financial support. "

* Emphasis on Gary's line of information placed by District 9 Webmaster. The awards presentation for the Eugene honorees was held  pre-game on August 7th at P.K. Park in Eugene. Click on the link to visit the website for  the San Diego Padres' A level team, The Emeralds.



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August 7, 2010 - Award Presentation


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D9 Umpires + Rich (CA51) : Gary, Jim, Rich, Percy, Tom, Nick

State of Oregon
Click to visit :-) ...
Come Visit Oregon!  Check out our rivers, creeks, ocean shores ... Hike a mountain, go skiing!  Visit our parks and enjoy the clean air!  Walk the BIG CITY or the hamlet.  We're a "dual weather state!"  To the east of the mountains, you'll find hotter summers and colder winters.  To the west, we're pretty much "forever green!" Click on the State Picture to check out our State!

TripCheck
Click to check on roads ...


stop violence
"Stop Family Violence" Site

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"Breast Cancer" Awareness Site

A LOT OF ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO EACH DIVISION OF LITTLE LEAGUE - AND TO ALL STAR TOURNAMENTS (with the exception of tournament dates and locations) can be round in the Rules & Regulations for both baseball and Softball.  Information specific to All Stars begins on Page T-1 (the Tournament Section) in each respective publication.

If you don't have a copy, contact your local chartered Little League or visit the Little League Online Store.

Leagues generally provide a free copy to each of the following volunteers:
Board Members, Manager, Coaches, Umpires.



Thursday, September 30
 
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Click on the logos to visit each website. 

 ... a major sponsor of our 2010 Manager/Coach-Parent Training and a major partner in awarding one of our volunteers with "Volunteer of the Year" in Lane County.  

 

Oregon Community Foundation Logo... a major sponsor of  our Challenger Division via an annual $1,000 Grant!  Check out our "Adaptive Baseball/'Challengers'" page for additional info.   

 

State Farm Logo... Sponsoring District Operations annually via a $500 "Good Neighbor Grant" awarded based on confirmation of volunteer hours of our District Administrator (a State Farm Retiree)  

 

Dicks Sporting Goods  ... (a national sponsor of Little League) - donated 12 helmets for our Challenger Division, Gift Certificates for multiple activities across the district in 2010, and  "softball kits" to help our program this season. 

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KVAL - Kaptivating Kidz - Mariners vs Red Sox - Emerald Valley Little League Style (2008)

Saturday, April 28
2012 Post-Season Tournaments - All Stars - State, Regional and World Series Dates