Oregon District 9 Little League: Welcome

Wednesday, June 25
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newsflash blue oval    "Fifty years from now ...
it won't matter who struck out, who got a home run, or who dropped a fly ball
in your Little League game, but the world will be a better place because
YOU
took the time to
Make A Positive Difference in the life of at least One Child! "
For those of us involved in Little League and other youth programs where our focus is on ALL the kids, we have an abundance of opportunities to make a positive difference!
"Regular Season" - up through June 15th or so, Little Leagues are expected to be an 'every-child plays' child development program.  Beginning approximately June 15th - and happening for just a few short weeks, league's make a focus shift ... and take on the tasks associated with Little League's International Tournaments - and selection of teams to represent their league and/or district.  Most leagues use a voting process that includes the kids' peers  - and, it has been proven, when given the opportunity, the kids' "Dream Team" is frequently right on target with what the adults would've selected!
To follow along with the International Tournament, check our "2008 All Stars & Special Games" link in the directory ... and
Follow the Oregon State Tournaments via the Oregon State website. 
 Follow Western Region Tournaments via the Western Regional website.
Follow World Series tournaments at the International website. 
Interested in seeing who was elected to an All Star team in our District?  
Visit the 2008 All Stars & Special Games Link for more information !!
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Important All Star-focused meeting for ALL All Star Managers and Coaches, Umpires, Scorekeepers, Presidents and Player Agents is scheduled for Thursday, June 26th - beginning at 7PM.  Location:  Western Shelter Systems at 830 Wilson Street in Eugene.  (West Emerald Valley/Bethel's meeting site this season).  Mandatory Representation of each All Star team helps insure each team is 'best informed.'

W E L C O M E  !!  *
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OREGON DISTRICT 9 LITTLE LEAGUE® 
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL  

serving families in Lane, Douglas and Coos Counties with -

  • Co-ed Tee-Ball,
  • Co-ed Baseball -  coach pitch minors, player pitch minors, Majors, and Juniors, 
  • Girls' fastpitch Softball - coach pitch minors, player pitch minors, Majors, and Juniors 
  • and the Challenger Division®.  (Little League's Bridge Between Observation & Participation !  Check out the link in the Directory!   

We're hoping to develop teams in Senior and Big League levels in both Softball and Baseball in the next few years! 

Little League is still very 'young' here - having chartered the first-ever Little League in Lane County in January 2002 !

 Our "District" organization is chartered with Little League and registered as a non-profit in Oregon as well as affiliated with the Federal Tax Exempt group for Little League Baseball and Softball, Inc. 

Our "young and developing" district currently has 6 leagues - including the addition of a breakout for "Bethel School District boundaries" as we moved into the 2008 Season!    

 


           SAFETY/"DUSK" Notice

Check here to verify 'safe playing time' ... 
Wondering when a game should be called for darkness? 
There's an E-Z Answer:  "Dusk" is "Sunset" !
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CHECK OUT THE AN UPDATED WEB PAGE in the "Directory" 
2008 SPECIAL GAMES & ALL STARS
for important information and updates!
Our leagues had several really fun Special Games Events in 2008 - and are looking toward even more in 2009 (including invitations to teams from other Districts) !
If you and your family aren't busy when there are "Special Games" or Tournament games going on across the district, this is a great 'family opportunity' to come out and watch a different sport or a different level of the sport your child is participating in!  Check the page out and see who's coming to District 9 for these events - or which teams are playing against each other!!

"Answering some 'pre-questions!" ...  9 & 10 and 10 & 11 yr old teams are made up of players (and managers and coaches) selected from regular season Minor and/or Major teams.  These divisions only advance through District tournament to State Tournaments.  Little League level teams must be league ages 11 or 12 and players, managers, and coaches must be selected from regular season Major teams.  Junior League teams must be league ages 12, 13, or 14, and players, managers, and coaches must be selected from regular season Junior teams.  Little League and Junior League teams winning at District, advance to State tournaments.  Winners from State advance to Regionals.  Winners at Regionals advance to World Series!

District 9 is hosting the 9 & 10 yr old Baseball State Tournament for 2008.  

 July 12th-19th at Willamette Valley Little League's Field #1.  This is the 'grand finale' for these teams since it is as far as they can advance so we're hoping to give them a really good time!  Eight teams from around the state will join the District 9 team as they all converge on the Springfield/Eugene area!


If you are looking for information specific to one of our chartered Little Leagues, click on the League Name below or on the "Our Leagues" in the directory.  

Each league's website generally will provide 'league-specific'  dates, events, and contact information'.

At pre-season registrations, the league representative must view an original or certified copy of a government-issued birth certificate to certify the child's 'age', plus three varied proof of residence documents to show the child legally resides within the boundaries of the league.  Common documents are:  one drivers' license, one vehicle registration, one utility bill - each showing the address that is a 'legal residence' for the child.  (*multiple utility bills = 1 proof of residence document) 

Likewise, for All Stars, players must meet age, residence, 60% participation (played in 60% of the games played by the regular season team they were rostered on), and be available for the tournament practices and all games.  The District Staff appointed for certification must view the original or certified copy of the child's birth certificate, the three varied proof of residence documents, the scorebook(s) for the child's team, and a boundary map noting the residence of each child on the team.  (The proof of residence documents and a photocopy of the child's birth certificate are carried by the Manager of the All Star team for the duration of the team's participation in tournament.  After the tournament ends, that documentation is returned to the League Player Agent or President and is shredded.) 

BETHEL LITTLE LEAGUE - NEW  in 2008 - serving Bethel School District, Triangle Lake, Elmira, and Junction City HS boundaries! With this being a 'starting year,"  Bethel LL is being served by a "common board" with West Emerald Valley - two separate businesses/charters and non-profits served under one common board.

McKENZIE LITTLE LEAGUE - original charter in 2004 - serving Thurston High School boundaries.   

SHELDON LITTLE LEAGUE  (formerly "Emerald Valley East Little League") - serving Sheldon and Harrisburg High School Boundaries ** South Eugene HS boundaries are now served by West Emerald Valley.  

SOUTH VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE  serving the boundaries of South Lane School District, Elkton, Drain, and Yoncalla school district boundaries. 

WEST EMERALD VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE - serving the boundaries of Churchill, North Eugene, Crow, and South Eugene high schools* Note:  South Eugene HS boundaries has been moved to this league beginning this season. 

WILLAMETTE VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE - serving Springfield, Marcola, Mohawk, Pleasant Hill, Lowell, Creswell & Dexter. 


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.
As you browse the sites, if you can't find what you're looking for, 
click here to e-mail the District Administrator.
 
      
Everyone at the Local League, District, and State levels of operation is a 
 V O L U N T E E R ... 
and they depend on 
U and others like  U to help make your area chartered
Little League the best it can be
F O R    T H    K I D S  ...                 Oregon District 9 Little League
U don't have to know how to play or teach the game  ~ 
U don't have have to have children in the program  ~
U just need to have a strong desire to provide a great opportunity of Child Development across your community!


Click here to view Little League's "Get In The Game" PSA - part of our partnership with ESPN! 
ESPN and Little League have a renewed 8-year contract to include public service announcements sharing what Little Legaue IS, to promote folks contacting their local league about registrations, how to start up a local league, and the varied programs within Little League. 
They will be run year 'round on ESPN, ESPN2, and on the ABC affiliate.




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For those new to visiting Little League® websites, this is a "District Site."  "District" is the organizational level just above local hometown Little Leagues - and just below the "Regional" level. 
"Our" Regional Headquarters is Western Regional on Little League Drive
in San Bernardino, California! 
Many leagues have their own 'site' and each has its own "personality!" 
If you can't find what you're looking for, e-mail the webmaster and we'll help in any way we can! 
Make use of the menu links and any others you find at this site - including clicking on most of the icons - to find additional information and visit informative sites!


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An "All Inclusive Program" ... What Little League is All About ...

District-wide "Zero Tolerance Policy"

At the February 2004 meeting of District 9 Presidents ...

Friday, September 22
BEWARE !! FOR ADULT READING ONLY ...

REGULATION XIV - Field Decorum or "How are we supposed to act at a Little League Activity" ...
Managers, Coaches, Parents - Very Important Reading for EVERYONE ... as we expect Parents to behave "above reproach" ...

"CLICK" HERE TO ACCESS ALL LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS

Ever wonder about the history of the Little League Pledge?
Click on the leader line to learn more!

The Little League Pledge is a historical document, written by Peter ...


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GREAT READING - about a GREAT ROLE MODEL ...
"My father was an avid baseball fan. I grew up in New York City and was able to see the greats play at the Polo ...

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LL Pledge with dugout
Parent Pledge

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... some thoughts from the KIDS ...
Over the years, several writings have focused on "letting the kids be kids" in youth sports. Check the HANDOUTS Link in the menu - and the sublink "Thoughts to Share ..." 

Send in any suggested new reading materials to the Webmaster!


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Western Region's Website ...
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The Western Region of Little League Baseball covers the states of:
 
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming!

It's the home of the Western Regional Little League Baseball Tournament. The winners here advance to the World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Housed in San Bernardino, there's an awesome stadium, and loads of clinics for umpires, for presidents ... http://www.eteamz.com/llbwest/

Jim Gerstenslager was appointed as the new Regional Director in September, 2004.  Welcome, Jim G !



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... and Little League Baseball's International website ...
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Williamsport, Pennsylvania is home to Little League's International Headquarters. The Website has so much information, you'll feel you've struck gold ... and you have!   We have a brand new Western Regional Director beginning in October 2004 - Jim Gerstenslager!  Welcome on board, Jim!  We're excited to have an opportunity to work with you!
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"Breast Cancer" Awareness Site

State of Oregon
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