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Each
chartered league receives a FREE updated supply of
rule books, catalogs, manager/coach education books,
umpire instruction books, sample schedules, and
operating manual (president’s handbook) every year. |
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2. |
Little
League provides every league with free sample
material for establishing an efficient Constitution,
conducting meetings and operating a democratic
organization. |
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3. |
Little
League has a playing rules interpretation service,
with full-time offices in six U.S. states. We offer
experienced counsel and advice on problems, answered
promptly. |
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Training
seminars and clinics for league officers,
managers/coaches, umpires and other volunteers are
held at Regional Headquarters in: Williamsport, Pa.;
St. Petersburg, Fla.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Waco,
Texas; San Bernardino, Calif.; and Bristol, Conn.
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One-week
umpire schools are held at various Headquarters
sites, with intense, expert instruction for this
important aspect of any program.
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Chartered
Little Leagues receive regular mailings of pertinent
materials ("Little Leaguer" newsletter, advice on
changes to rules and regulations, current events,
etc.). |
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Assistance
and visitation by trained local field personnel is
available to all leagues, allowing local clinics and
seminars to be staged. |
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All
chartered Little Leagues have a voice by democratic
procedure in regard to changes in the rules and
regulations. |
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Boundaries
of each chartered Little League are protected.
"Raiding" by neighboring Little Leagues is not
allowed. |
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10. |
Chartered
Little Leagues receive low rates and excellent
coverage for
insurance (Accident, General Liability,
Association Directors and Officers Liability, and
Crime). |
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Chartered
Little Leagues play under time-tested safety rules
and regulations. Mandatory use of the safest
equipment possible -- much of it developed through
Little League (batting helmet, full-size chest
protector, catcher's helmet, non-wood bats, etc.). |
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Chartered
Little Leagues can receive tax exemption assistance
from federal and state taxes. |
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Chartered
Little Leagues have an option to take part in the
International Tournament, with traveling expenses
defrayed beyond the local level. There is major
network television coverage, and coverage in all
other types of media. No other program does as much
for its membership, and the international
recognition of Little League is unmatched by any
other youth sports organization. Imagine your
town’s league playing for the championship of the
world on ABC Wide World of Sports! It ONLY happens
to towns with a chartered Little League program. |
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Little
League has initiatives to make life better for
everyone. We offer a Manager/Coach Education
Program, Safety Program (ASAP), Emergency Management
Training Program and Challenger Division for
mentally and physically disabled youth. |
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Little
League also educates the parents in the best way to
make the Little League experience a good one for the
entire family through books and videos. |
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A
chartered Little League is a semi-autonomous
organization, operated by volunteers from within the
community, with the betterment of the community as
the goal. As such, it can be operated at a far lower
cost to taxpayers. |
