
Not my business?
#1
Posted 07 February 2018 - 09:12 PM
I simply replied with: “That they don’t go on a waiting list, Little League is open to everyone, regardless of talent, ethnicity, gender, or ability to pay.”
Long story short, I’ve been told not to worry about their league.
#3
Posted 07 February 2018 - 09:49 PM
Seems like that would be the first action up the chain of command.
If the DA doesn't do anything about it, then Lou is right, send it up to Regional.
But.................
Is the league in some sort of financial trouble?
It's possible that they are having financial difficulties (which could be for a variety of reasons) and aren't able to pay their bills.
I get that leagues can't deny kids due to non payment, but the reality is that a league needs a certain amount of money to function.
That's just a fact of running a LL. (Ask me how I know.)
There may be more to the story than you realize.
Maybe get some more information before sicking the dogs on them. JMO.
#4
Posted 07 February 2018 - 10:09 PM
They could have just T-shirts this year if it means getting more low income kids out there, there’s no need for nice jerseys....there is always a way to make it so no kid gets excluded.
I feel like it doesn’t matter what LL it is, if I see something that negatively effects kids it’s my business if it’s aginst the rules.
#5
Posted 07 February 2018 - 11:31 PM
If they do nothing/blow it off, the next step should be your DA, then the Region.
That said, don't go looking for problems but if you see one make sure it's worth reporting (in this case it clearly is).
#6
Posted 08 February 2018 - 04:01 AM
Sounds like they are having financial problems.There is more to it, it’s the same league that claims they lost 8K to Jalvlin last year. Plus every league has to spend extra money on bats this year.
They could have just T-shirts this year if it means getting more low income kids out there, there’s no need for nice jerseys....there is always a way to make it so no kid gets excluded.
I feel like it doesn’t matter what LL it is, if I see something that negatively effects kids it’s my business if it’s aginst the rules.
I would alert the DA, and then forget about it.
It's not your league, so you may not be privy to all the challenges they are facing.
It sounds like you are looking for trouble.
I'm sure you have other things to occupy your time.
#7
Posted 08 February 2018 - 04:20 AM
I might not live in their boundaries but I have many life long friends that do.
They called crying to president of the league that I use to be a part of.
#10
Posted 09 February 2018 - 04:27 PM
I think District is the right place to go to. Perhaps they can even help. I know our leagues through our district have helped leagues in our district that needed it from time to time. (We have leagues flooded from Sandy and another league that always struggles with money - from a disadvantaged area - that we often were donating equipment etc. to, to try and keep them going.)
"I might not live in their boundaries but I have many life long friends that do."
Folks in the district seem ideal to inquire about the policy. They are not outsiders.
I don't know how typical we are, but we have few scholarships these days. I wonder if it really makes a big difference in the bottom line.
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