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Parent Participation

Many responsibilities exist beyond the normal team level commitments that make Gresham Little League function smoothly. Parents are what make the program a quality experience for all our children.  Gresham Little League can only be as good as we, the parents, make it. Following are some important volunteer areas that are required during the season.

  • Volunteer Umpiring (for more information visit our umpire page)
  • Field Preparation and Maintenance
  • Special Events Coordination
  • Fundraising
  • Game Scorekeeping

Parent Support

Parent support during both games and practices is critically important to the success of the league. Be supportive of the team by ensuring your child attends each practice on-time. Be a positive role model during games, whether you are a manager, an assistant coach, or simply a spectator. Finally, please keep the following in mind:

  • Always be positive and enthusiastic
  • Show your child positive reinforcement
  • Observe practices and games to learn proper techniques to practice with your child
  • Encourage your child toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game
  • Teach your child to always play by the rules
  • Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than a victory
  • Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team
  • Let the managers and coaches do the coaching
  • Let an umpire be the umpire
  • Recognize that the umpire is the closest to the play and that each umpire will "call them as they see them". The umpire is often a volunteer parent who has assumed a difficult, but necessary, role.

Parent Concerns

If you have concerns about anything regarding your team or the league, first talk to your manager. If your concern is not resolved, then contact your League Player Agent listed on the GLL Board Members page.

Regarding Composite Bats . . .

January 18, 2012
 
Dear Little League Parents, Coaches, Umpires and Local League and District Volunteers:
 
As you take to the field this season, Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, which is available through the Little League website.
 
Click here to find the latest bat information, including the 2012 Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers.
 
If there is a bat-related issue that requires an explanation the answer is just a click away.
 
You are encouraged to you use this resource, and refer to it often to review the latest information.
 
Sincerely,

Little League International
P.O. Box 3485
539 US Route 15 Hwy
Williamsport, PA 17701-0485
Phone: 570-326-1921
Fax: 570-326-1074