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• Little League celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2014
• 2.4 million children participate annually• 1.5 million adult volunteers• First game played in 1939 in Williamsport, Penn.• Little League is played in 80 countries
My Time with WLL
• Started coaching 11 years ago
• Joined Board 9 years ago• Spent last four years as
President
• Stepped down this year to spend more time with family
• Currently holding the positions of National League Player Agent and Treasurer
• 360 +/- players sign up annually (Spring)• 32+ teams each year (Spring)• Ages ranging from 5 to 12 • 200 players in Fall Season• WLL consists of the American League and the
National League (West Street Boundary)• District 64 – Dixon, Davis (2), Vacaville (3), Esparto,
Winters, and Rio Vista
Divisions of PlaySingle A (5-6 years old)
Double A (7-8 years old)Triple A (9-10 years old)50/70 (11-12 years old)
Challenger Program
Intermediate (50/70)
• WLL switched from playing the traditional “Majors” baseball to 50/70 in 2015
• Pitching mound moved from 46’ to 50’• Bases moved from 60’ to 70’• Kids can now lead off and steal.• Limited field space – use portable mound and
adjustable bases.
• Bob Buchignani Field (Fairgrounds)• Owned by the state. Formerly leased to the
City. Now leased directly to WLL for $5,000 per year.
• State does not reinvest in the field.• WLL lost lease in 2014 for 30 days
New foul poles – Courtesy of Gayle ManufacturingNew dugouts – Moorefield Construction50/70 Field Renovations – Kinter Family
Starting in July 2015
• Replacement of the block bathroom built in 1956.
• City of Woodland $25,000• Woodland Little League $25,000• Yocha Dehe $53,000
Major Funding Sources• Player Fees ($125/player) - $40,000• Crab Feed - $10,000• Hit A Thon- $10,000• Snack Bar - $15,000
• Team Sponsors / Banner Sponsors $15,000
City of Woodland
• Have a very good relationship with City• Assiting WLL with some of our improvements• Measure J – Not charging $15/player fee• Granted WLL $25,000 for restroom• Submitting request for an additional $25,000
for next fiscal year (lights at Pedroia Field)• Minimal field assistance• Police – quick to respond to our concerns