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

By Communications Division
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
October 24, 2012

The “Little League Road Show,” a training and education component of Little League Baseball and Softball, is gearing up for another year, and will again team with local volunteers to provide education and support to its chartered leagues through a series of clinics and seminars.

“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, Senior Vice President of Operations and Program Development 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 Vice President 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 on our: Clinics Page

Millsboro, Del. - December 1, 2012
On Dec. 1, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Millsboro, Del., Delaware District 3 will host a Little League Road Show at the Indian River Senior Center, 214 Irons Avenue. The clinic fee is $30 per person if paid by Nov. 23, 2012, or $35 thereafter. For additional information, or to register, contact Jenn Waite or Bob Taylor at: 302-249-2810; or e-mail: myopiawoman@live.com

Oskaloosa, Iowa – December 1, 2012
On Dec. 1, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Iowa District 4 will host a Little League Road Show at the Schweser's Penn Central Mall, 200 High Avenue West. The clinic fee is $20 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Kevin Hladik, Iowa District 4 Administrator at: kevin.hladik@musco.com.

Minneapolis, Minn. – December 8, 2012
On Dec. 8, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Minneapolis, Minn., Minnesota District 1 will host a Little League Road Show at the St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive. The clinic fee is $10 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Jerry Sandler, Minnesota District 1 Administrator at: MNLL1@AOL.COM

Madeira, Fla. – January 11 & 12, 2013
On Jan. 11 and 12, 2013, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. respectively, in Madeira, Fla., Florida District 5 will host a Little League Road Show at the Madeira Beach Fundamental Home, 591 Tom Stuart Causeway. The clinic fee is $30 per person if paid by Dec. 31, or $35 thereafter. For additional information, or to register, contact Joe Leberatore, Florida District 5 Administrator at: 727-742-7166.

Jackson, Mich. – January 12, 2013
On Jan. 12, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Jackson, Mich., Michigan District 3 will host a Little League Road Show at Gene Davis and Sons, 3575 Francis Street. The clinic fee is $15 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Pam Bildner, Michigan District 3 Administrator at: 517-605-5285 or email; pamstinytunes@sbcglobal.net.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho – January 19, 2013
On Jan. 19, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Idaho District 1 will host a Little League Road Show at the Idaho State Parks and Rec/Fish and Game Office, 2885 West Kathleen Avenue. For additional information, or to register, contact Tami Delgado, Idaho District 1 Administrator at: 602-881-7455.

Tucson, Ariz. – January 26, 2013
On Jan. 26, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Tucson, Ariz., Arizona District 12 will host a Little League Road Show at the Palo Verde High School Cafeteria and Little Theater, 1302 South Avenida Vega. The clinic fee is $15 per person or $40 per league if paid by Jan. 2, 2013, or $20 and $75, respectively thereafter. For additional information, or to register, contact Earl Causbie, Arizona District 12 Administrator at: (520) 885-6074 or email; azda12@live.com

Roanoke, Va. – January 26 & 27, 2013
On Jan. 26 and 27, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. to noon respectively, in Roanoke, Va., Virginia District 12 will host a Little League Road Show at the Green Ridge Rec Center, 7415 Wood Haven Drive. For additional information, or to register, contact Fred Corbett, Virginia District 12 Administrator at: 540-580-3558 or email; fred_corbett@prodigy.net.

Greenville, N.C. – February 15 & 16, 2013
On Feb. 15 and 16, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (early registration only) and 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. respectively, in Greenville, N.C., North Carolina District 4 will host a Little League Road Show at Elm Street Park, 1058 South Elm Street. The clinic fee is $20 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Brian Weingartz at: 252-341-5680 or email; baawein@aol.com.

Peru, Ill. – March 9, 2013
On March 9, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Peru, Ill., Illinois District 20 will host a Little League Road Show at the Illinois Valley YMCA, 300 Walnut Street. The clinic fee is $20 per person. For additional information, or to register, contact Max Lauritzen at: (815) 879-6331 or email; max_lauritzen_416@comcast.net