South Valley Little League: Welcome
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serving South Lane, Creswell, Elkton, Drain & Yoncalla School Districts in Lane and South Douglas Counties - Oregon
We've just recently added Reedsport School District to our boundaries. Working with District Staff, we're hoping to help "grow" Little League in that area as inquiries are received.
We invite you to ‘browse’ all the pages of this website - including the “links” page which includes some fun baseball/softball websites –
and encourage you to sign our Guestbook --
Scan down this page for information specific to our Registrations and be sure to visit the "South Valley LL News" Page in the Directory to learn more about the program!
From League President, Bonnie McClendon and the 2010 South Valley Little League Board!
PUBLIC NOTICE:
South Valley held their 2009 Annual General Membership Meeting and Elections toward 2010 on August 25th, followed by a meeting of the elected board to finalize positions within the board.
Making up the 2010 South Valley Little League Board are:
President - Bonnie McClendon Vice President - Ron Ward
Secretary - Lacey Teague Treasurer - Randy McClendon
SB Player Agent - Darrel Wilson BB Player Agent - Kathy Ward
Safety Officer - Darrel Wilson Information Officer - Bonnie McClendon
Coach Coordinator - James Miller Chief Umpire - James Miller
League Umpire - Jason Austin Field Maintenance Manager - Pat Bouche'
Equipment Manager - Randy McClendon Safety Field Inspections - Shawn Teague
Looking forward to another season of growth for the League, and the best of teamwork from among this group of volunteers !
REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS - Open to the Public!
For the 2010 season, beginning September 15th, 2009, meetings will be held the 3rd Tuesday of each month - 7 p.m. - at the League Office (1115-B Highway 99N).
For more information about the program or events specific to SVLL, call: 541 942 3841
Check on the "South Valley LL News" site to view minutes of our meetings as they become available..
Our primary focus and goal is to provide every child within our boundaries the opportunity to experience LEARNING and IMPROVING on the fundamentals of BASEBALL and SOFTBALL in a FUN and educational environment - playing in Little League. Our objective, as with all Little League® programs and noted in our Constitution, is to "implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of Good Sportsmanship, Honesty, Loyalty, Courage and Respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens."
The attached document is the current year's District-wide Regular Season Rules as approved by the standing presidents during the October 2009 meeting. Included is a "rostering tool" as presented by the Western Regional Director (James Gerstenglager) - a tool guiding managers on rotating players so all have more than the 'minimum' playing time ... reaching participation in 60%-70% of the games by season's end!
These rules are for all in-league and interleague play (including any "in-district" Special Games). This standard sets consistency for the managers, coaches, volunteer umpires, players, and spectators, and alleviates a lot of questions and confusion! Aside from local "by-laws" specific to field conditions or local park rules, there is no more wondering what rules are played on what field or in what league!
Thanks to folks like YOU, our program continues to serve more and more area youth! By season's end for 2009, we had over 140 kids signed up and more teams than our league has ever had!
If your child has an interest in playing Tee-Ball, Baseball and will be 5 to 18 yrs of age on April 30th, 2010 - or Girls' Softball and will be 5 to 18 yr of age on December 31st, 2009, contact us. There lots of positive energy, and a wonderful program awaiting YOUR CHILD !
... AND opportunities awaiting YOU as an adult Volunteer !
Coaching, Umpiring, Scorekeeping, Concessions, Field Work ... just helping !
SPONSORS are of major importance in helping offset the cost of having this program available for area youth and families. As a 'non-profit,' any individual, organization or business with an interest in making a donation is encouraged to contact the league and become a Community Partner with Little League!!
The "original charter" for South Valley Little League was filed with Little League Baseball and Softball, Inc. in January of 2003 and we have provided an ongoing service to the community since that time! Our boundaries are primarily west of I-5 and just south of Eugene/Springfield.
Click on the blue "map" icon by the webmaster if you'd like a better idea of where we are located ...
Little League Baseball and Softball is a very unique “Youth sports” program – being first and foremost a "Child Development Program" using baseball and softball as the means to help our youth become healthy, productive, positive members of their adult community!
With respect to participating YOUTH and to the ADULTS stepping forward to Volunteer: Little League® does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual preference or religious preference.
... and will not turn any child away for lack of or limited funds.
The term "Little League" and the Little League logo are federally-registered trademarks of Little League Baseball, Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania, extended only to local chartered leagues for purposes of identification and publicity.
2010 SEASON REGISTRATION INFORMATION (including the registration and medical release forms) CAN BE FOUND AMONG BASIC INFORMATION ON OUR "NEWS" PAGE. As schedules are confirmed, the page will be updated with dates/times/locations! For answers to questions regarding the league and its activities or association, contact Bonnie via e-mail, or call 541 942 3841.
Note: Donations to Little League may be tax deductible! The 2009 Registration Fee/Donation schedule for co-ed Tee-Ball, co-ed Baseball and Girls' Softball was: T-Ball (generally League ages 5-7) $40 Minors and Majors (generally League ages 7-12) $60 Juniors and Seniors (generally League ages 13-16) $80 (Questions regarding Big League for ages 16-18? e-mail the District Administrator.) Requested fees/donations toward the 2010 season may be modified; and this site will be changed if so determined.
Click on “Dugout” to print off the SVLL Registration and Medical Release forms so you can complete them ahead of time for Registration!
Reminder: For registration and before participation in any LL activity, we will need to view the child's original or certified copy of the GOVERNMENT-issued birth certificate as well as 3 proof of residence documents (suggested for ease: 1 drivers license, 1 utility bill, 1 motor vehicle registration or insurance document - and all must show the physical address of their legal residence). Note: California "Abstract of Birth" documents are no longer recognized by the State of California and, as such, cannot be used as a legal document to confirm date of birth. Also, 'hospital certificates' are not legal documents to confirm date of birth.
Click on the Volunteer to print off the Volunteer Application Form. Little Leagues are required to run confidential background checks on all adults who may work directly with the youth or in other volunteer capacities (including our own Board Members!).
We are part of Oregon's District 9 (newly formed prior to the 2003 season). When the first league chartered in Lane County, and due to the wide spread, yet "limited-in-number" interest, we started with one HUGE league serving Lane County and now have five leagues focused on creating the 'hometown' feeling best known across Little League. To assist area families in finding the league that serves their residential address, we provide basic boundary information, link-ups to websites and contact telephone #'s or e-mail links so visitors to Our Site can go to the site appropriate for their address. Little Leagues are only authorized to register players residing within their legal boundaries.
Area programs chartered with Little League Baseball and Softball as of the 2009 season are noted here!. Click on the league name to visit their respective website or on their President's Name to send an e-mail. Where available, a contact telephone # is also provided:
SOUTH VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE® is the League Baseball and Softball® affiliate serving our local community. SVLL is not an affiliate of South Valley Rec Association.
Click on 
to visit the District 9 Website!
Registrations for regular-season play are generally held in late January and into February. Registrations may continue until such time as teams are formed - at the local league's discretion.
"What Ages?"
Little League uses an age cutoff date to determine "playing age" - and is in alignment with USAA Baseball and nation Softball programs. The international program provides the opportunity for us to set up teams for ages 5 through 18. "League Age" is determined as follows:
For Tee-Ball and Baseball: The child's age as of April 30th of the current yearFor Girls' Softball: The child's age as December 31st immediately prior to the current playing season.
VOLUNTEER! ... "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does."
Margaret Mead, US anthropologist, 1901-1978
BE A HERO! ... "Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say "This is my community and it's my responsibility to make it better."
Tom McCall, former Governor of Oregon, 1913-1983.
For a "World" of baseball/softball sites to checkout, go to "Links" in the directory!
Click here to check out Little League Baseball® and Little League® Softball at the international level
or to inquire about affiliation with Little League
At the local, district and state levels, Little League® is 100% volunteer -
that's Board Members
Umpires
Coaches
Managers
* E V E R Y O N E*
So, if you're in the area and not already involved - jump on in and let us know where you can be. (Little League requires we do background checks on all volunteers who have repeated/regular contact with the players, so we will likely be providing you with a Volunteer Application Form to complete and return. Check the LINKS tab in the "directory.")
At all levels, we are non-profit. Our league is a registered non-profit with the State of Oregon and included in a Federally Chartered Tax Exempt Group ...
the only youth program involving sports to have that credit.
We participate in Little League's "ASAP" - "A Safety Awareness Plan" Program annually, where the importance of safety is emphasized both on and off the field! We're proud to be part of the 'team of leagues' across District 9 who have met 100% participation in ASAP since the District's formation!
Greatest Baseball Player of All by Kenny Rogers
Click on the leader line to learn about Little League's Adaptive Baseball - the bridge between "observation and participation" for children with physical and/or mental 'challenges.'
"MOST IMPORTANT" IMFORMATIVE READING FOR EVERY PARENT ...
Dear South Valley Little League Families,
Welcome to South Valley Little League. We ...
Click here to order your child's state-issued birth certificate - required for viewing prior to participation ...
Complete form and submit to the League President - with a photocopy of your government-issued photo I.D.