Little League Central Region: Region News

Monday, August 11
Central Region Sends Two Teams to the Little League World Series
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Want to follow the teams representing the Central Region in the Little League World Series??  Click here to follow Jeff/GRC American Little League from Jeffersonville, Indiana as the Great Lakes representative and Canyon Lake Little League from Rapid City, South Dakota as the Midwest representative.  Both of these teams are sure to make the Central Region proud!!  The Midwest team opens the Series against the Southeast on Friday, August 15th at 2:00 pm.  Good luck to both teams!!!

Wednesday, August 6
Familiar Face Visits Central Region Tournament
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Indiana District 7 Administrator Shirley Ferguson visited the Central Region Tournament on August 6th just to check in and make sure things were in order.  The Central Region staff and volunteers were pleased to have the opportunity to visit with Shirley!

Thursday, February 8
SUPPLIES AND PATCHES FOR 2008
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In the past, some of you may have stopped by the Regional Center to pick up supplies.  There has been a change in the order fulfillment process and nearly all supplies are now shipped from Williamsport.  Because of this change, the Regional Center now has a VERY LIMITED quantity of supplies. 

PATCHES for 2008!!!  Get your orders in early!  The patches for some divisions are on back order.  The sooner you place the order for your league, the better!  You can order patches by contacting our office or at www.LittleLeaguestore.net 

Also, please remember that that Rule Books and the Operating Manual are copyrighted publications of Little League Baseball, Incorporated.  They are only available for purchase from Little League by District Administrators, Assistant District Administrators and other District Staff members, and members of the local Little League Board of Directors. 



PLEASE, call us before stopping by the office to pick up supplies.



Friday, March 30
RuLe ChAnGeS and UpDaTeS!!!
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From time to time, Little League International announces changes to the rules, sometimes after rule books are printed.  The good news is that you can find information about the latest rule changes and updates right here! 


Rule Changes, Updates and Clarifications

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 perservation 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.


Champions Walk

Friday, October 6
Constitution Reviews and Updates
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When was your league’s constitution last updated?  Is it in compliance with Little League Regulations?  The constitution should be reviewed annually and winter is a great time to do it! Any changes must be approved by the Membership, (not the board) and Regional Headquarters, in writing, before the amendment is put into effect.  A draft of the proposed amendment can be sent to Regional Headquarters before or after the Membership approves it.  However, it is recommended that the proposal be approved by Regional Headquarters before it goes to the Membership.  We suggest that you use the Model Constitution provided by Little League.  Click to download the Constitution.

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.)