IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Following are upcoming dates.  Please remember that dates are subject to change. 

Tuesday, April 16:  WLL Angel Day tickets go on sale  

Sunday, June 2:  WLL Angel Day at Angel Stadium in Anaheim -- Angels vs. Houston Astros 12:35 p.m. game

Tuesday, June 4:  Orchard Dale black out date -- no games

Whittier Little League Families,

As the new President, I would like to welcome you to the 2013 Whittier Little League baseball season. I have been involved with Whittier Little League for the past 9 years. I started off as a dad on the bleachers and then took a more active role as a manager/coach for 9 seasons, board member for 5 years, to this year’s President of the league.

Over time, I’ve had the extreme pleasure of meeting and befriending many people.  For me, this is a huge part of what our league is about.  Many that I have spoken to, networked with, and worked with; know that I care a great deal about this league and all the kids that have played here.  Nothing brings me more joy than to have a kid that I have coached, whether it be last year or 8 years ago say, “Hey coach!”  or to have a parent or grandparent of a child that I have coached tell me the same thing.

Through the years I have seen this league grow, not in numbers but in strength.  One thing has always stood strong and that is the hard work of all the volunteers, board of directors, and families.  The bonds that are gained by playing Whittier Little League are like none other. I have been around other organizations; and although they are also good and successful, the “Baseball Family” that people gain when playing with our league is second to none.  I, along with the other members of our board encourage you to take time to smell the fresh cut grass and get involved with our league.  This is a 100% volunteer league with people that care not only about their children but ALL kids that play in our league.

Numerous hours go into the behind the scenes duties that get this league functioning; and although we know nothing is perfect, we all do our best for the kids.  This goes for our managers, coaches, team parents, umpires, and parents as well.  Without any of them, Whittier Little League would not be what it is today.  I would like to thank all those that have put forth the effort in helping us get this season started.  None of this should go unnoticed, and I promise to all of you that it does not.  I along with my board of directors truly appreciate your work.  And to my fellow volunteers on the board, I, thank you for all the thoughts, work and time away from your families that you have spent in helping get this season to where we are now. You are all truly amazing people.

Now, its time for all of us to sit back, cheer and enjoy the game of baseball with our loved ones.  Let us all appreciate the game for what it is and the kids for what they are. Because as Tommy Lasorda said, “There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens.”  Best of luck to all of our teams this season, and remember that no matter what team you’re on, Coach Dominic hopes you win….

Dominic Martinez, Whittier Little League President

Little League International announced the full list of significant changes that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, to the policies, rules and regulations of the program.

Please click on the link above for the information -- it is also located under "Handouts"