On the Road Again: Little League International Gearing Up for Little League Road Show Season

By Communications Division
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
October 31, 2011

“For several years now, Little League staff and volunteers have worked together to present Little League Road Shows throughout the United States and abroad with wonderful results,” Patrick W. Wilson, Vice President of Operations for Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “The Little League Road Show is a local league administration clinic, with an available umpire clinic presentation.

“These seminars allow volunteers to have direct access to the resources that can help make their leagues become more organized and operate better,” Mr. Wilson said. “Providing Road Shows has enabled us to address specific questions and concerns volunteers have regarding the operation of their local programs.”

The Road Show clinics, supported in part by Chartis Insurance, revolve around the presentation of “A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League,” in which the workings of a fictional league are followed throughout an entire year. This format provides local league administrators an opportunity to review the latest information on Little League rules, equipment, and programs, while creating a forum to interact with Little League staff members.

“Chartis Insurance Group is not only the national insurance underwriter for Little League Baseball and Softball,” Dan Kirby, Little League International’s Director of Risk Management, said. “Chartis supports several Little League endeavors, including the annual awards program and the ASAP (A Safety Awareness Plan) program.

“Through financial assistance afforded by Chartis, Little League is able to broaden the scope of its educational programs and help to offset the travel expenses for Little League International staff and regional staff attending the Road Show clinics,” Mr. Kirby said. “The commitment shown by Chartis is subtle, yet significant as Little League International strives to provide its local leagues with the means to efficiently operate their programs and better serve their communities.”

In addition to the Little League Road Shows, Little League’s regional centers will continue to offer instructional programs to district administrators, local league officers, umpires, managers and coaches at clinics and seminars, in several U.S. states.

For dates and locations of Little League Road Shows refer to the information below. We will add more Road Shows soon, so check back here often. Additional clinic dates and locations can be found at: http://www.littleleague.org/leagueofficers/clinics.htm

Albuquerque, New Mexico – January 7, 2012
On January 7, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) in Albuquerque, N.M.; New Mexico District 5 will host a Little League Road Show at the S. Y. Jackson Elementary, 4720 Cairo Dr., NE. The clinic fee is $10. For additional information, or to register, contact Camilla Serrano, New Mexico District 5 Administrator, at: camillaserrano@hotmail.com.

Topsfield, Mass.  – January 14, 2012
On Jan. 14, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (8:00 a.m. registration) in Topsfield, Massachusetts, Massachusetts District 15 will host a Little League Road Show at the Masconomet Regional High School, 20 Endicott Road. For additional information, or to register, contact Bill Lowd, Massachusetts District 15 Administrator, at: 508-982-5106; or e-mail: BZINTRNATL@AOL.COM.

Mesquite, Texas – January 14, 2012
On Jan. 14, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Mesquite, Texas, Texas District 8 will host a Little League Road Show at the Celebration Station, 4040 Towne Crossing Boulevard. The clinic fee is $20 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Michael Lucky, Texas District 8 Administrator, at: (214) 693-0650; or e-mail: texas8da@verizon.net.

Carson City, Nev.  – January 21, 2012
On Jan. 21, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Carson City, Nev., Nevada District 1 will host a Little League Road Show at the Carson Nugget, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 507 N. Carson Street. For additional information, or to register, contact Dom Mariani, Nevada District 1 Administrator, at: 775.220.8656; or e-mail: dtmariani@yahoo.com.

Chicago, Ill.  – January 28, 2012
On Jan. 28, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) in Chicago, Ill., Jackie Robinson West Little League will host a Little League Road Show at the Marcus Garvey Elementary School, 10309 South Morgan Street. The clinic fee is $15 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Bill Haley, at: 773-968-4706; or e-mail: jackierobinsonwest@hotmail.com.

Greeneville, Tenn. – January 28 & 29, 2012
On Jan. 28 and 29, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to noon respectively, in Greeneville, Tenn., Tennessee District 4 will host a Little League Road Show at the Eastview Recreation Center, 456 Bernard Avenue, Greeneville. The clinic fee is $25 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Wayne Treadway, Tennessee District 4 Administrator, at: 865-654-0394; or e-mail: wtreadway@bellsouth.net.

Greenville, S.C – February 3 & 4, 2012
On Feb. 3 and 4, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. respectively, in Greenville, SC., South Carolina District 7 will host a Little League Road Show at the Greenville Marriott, One Parkway East Greenville, S.C 29615. The clinic fee is $40 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Mike Valenti, South Carolina District 7 Administrator, at: 864-680-2315; or e-mail: scdistrict7@gmail.comt.

Youngstown, Ohio  – February 4, 2012
On Feb. 4, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. registration) in Youngstown, Ohio, Ohio District 2 will host a Little League Road Show at the Youngstown State University Stambaugh Stadium, One University Plaza. For additional information, or to register, contact Gary Williams, Ohio District 2 Administrator, at: 330-787-2664; or e-mail: garypres11@aol.com.

Central Point, Ore. – February 11, 2012
On February 11, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in Central Point, Oregon, Oregon District 6 will host a Little League Road Show at the Sams Valley Elementary School, 14235 Table Rock Road. For additional information, or to register, contact Gary Rowell, at: (503) 866-0259; or e-mail: rowellgary@msn.com.

Ferdinand, Ind.  – February 11, 2012
On Feb. 11, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) in Ferdinand, Ind., a Little League Road Show will be held at Tri-County YMCA, 131 East 16th Street. The clinic fee is $10 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Mike Steffe, Indiana District 13 Administrator, at: 812-661-8994; or e-mail: msteffe@psci.net.

Hamilton Square, N.J.  – February 11, 2012
On Feb. 11, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) in Hamilton Square, N.J., New Jersey District 12 will host a Little League Road Show at the Nottingham Little League Batting Facility, 100 Mapleshade Ave. The clinic fee is $20 per person if paid in advance and $25 per person if paid at the door. For additional information, or to register, contact Mychal Loney, at: 609-587-5637; or e-mail: MLL864@aol.com.

 Lafayette, L.A. – February 11, 2012
On Feb. 11, 2012, in Lafayette, Louisiana, Louisiana District 1 will host a Little League Road Show at the Edgar A Martin Middle School, 401 Broadmoor Boulevard. For additional information, or to register, contact Val Domingue, Louisiana District 1 Administrator, at: 337-371-5951; or e-mail: vdomingue@bellsouth.net.

Champaign, Ill.  – February 18, 2012
On Feb. 18, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) in Champaign, Ill., Illinois District 2 will host a Little League Road Show at the Champaign Public Library, 200 West Green Street. For additional information, or to register, contact Jim Butler, Illinois District 2 Administrator, at: 217-351-8348; or e-mail: Jimb@dansr.com.

Lubbock, Texas – February 18, 2012
On Feb. 18, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Lubbock, Texas, Texas District 2 will host a Little League Road Show at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 5614 Englewood Avenue. For additional information, or to register, contact Rusty Weir, Texas District 2 Administrator, at: 806-281-3837; or e-mail: Lesrus@suddenlink.net.

Juneau, Alaska – February 25, 2012
On Feb. 25, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Juneau, Alaska, Alaska District 2 will host a Little League Road Show at the Aspen Suites Hotel Conference Room, 8400 Airport Boulevard. For additional information, or to register, contact Duane Bell, Alaska District 2 Administrator, at: 907.340.6036; or e-mail: dbdistrict2@yahoo.com.

Ketchikan, Alaska – February 26, 2012
On Feb. 26, 2012, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Ketchikan, Alaska, Alaska District 2 will host a Little League Road Show at the Best Western Landing Hotel Conference Room, 5434 Tongass Avenue. For additional information, or to register, contact Duane Bell, Alaska District 2 Administrator, at: 907-340-6036; or e-mail: dbdistrict2@yahoo.com.

Duluth, Minn. – March 3, 2012
On March 3, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) in Duluth, Minnesota, Minnesota District 3 will host a Little League Road Show at the College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Avenue. The clinic fee is $25 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Brent Kubis, Minnesota District 8 Assistant Administrator, at: 218-310-2687; or e-mail: hkybballcoach@yahoo.com.

St. Albans, W. Va. – March 3, 2012
On March 3, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (7:30 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. registration), in St. Albans, West Virginia, the West Virginia Little League Association will host a Little League Road Show at the St. Albans High School, 2100 Kanawha Terrace. For additional information, or to register, contact your local district administrator.