Questions & Answers:
Who can join the Board of Directors?
A: Any regular member in good standing can join the Board of Directors. A regular MEMBER is any parent or guardian of a player that participated in the 2011 season and does not owe any money to Laguna Little League.
Who can run for President of Laguna Little League?
A: According to the Laguna Little League Constitution, any board member with at least 2 years of service on the Board Of Directors.
What can I do?
A: There are lots of positions to fill. At the end of each Spring Season, the Board Members are released of their responsibilities. So we need to re-elect all positions. No previous experience required for most of the positions.
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Can I still sign up?
A: Most of the rosters are full. Determine the proper division based on your child's age and send an e-mail to that Player Agent. You will be added to a waiting list in the order received. If a child drops we will contact you to fill the spot.
When does the regular Spring Season start.
A: The season gets going Saturday March 5. All-Stars start in June and you play to you are eliminated. The Little League World Series is in Late August.
What color pants and belt?
A: Your coach will advise you what color pants, sock and belt.
Can I coach? Do I have to be experienced.
A: Yes and No. We are always needing coaches, escpecially in the younger divisions. You do not have to be a baseball expert. LittleLeague.org can help you get started, you just have to want to have fun and help our youth grow.
A2: Contact any boardmember or the Player Agent in the division you want to coach. Go to LittleLeague.org and fill out the Volunteer form and coaches application.
What is a Board Member and who votes?
A: The Annual Meeting, usually held in late September is the time everyone can vote for League President and any offices that will be filled during the Annual Meeting.
The League President must have at least 2 years of service on the board before he/she can be elected president.
All other positions are volunteers and must pass a background check. Once the initial board of directors is set, they will vote on all additional board positions and approve coaches.
What are the Speacial Games Tournaments, I have heard about?
A: The Special Games Tournaments is a local District 23 tournament hosted by the District 23 Board for all divisions of play. Each league is to send 2 teams for each division and they will complete against the other 4 Little Leagues in Corpus Christi.
What is All-Stars?
A: Once the Special Games Tournaments are completed all the coaches for each respective division will meet and choose a single team of standouts to represent Laguna Little League in the state and international tournaments.
All-Stars division are set:
6-8 Coach Pitch(Baseball & Softball)
9-10 Minors (Baseball & Softball)
10-11 11yr old(Baseball & Softball)
11-12 Little League World Series Tournament.
13-14 Juniors(Baeball)
12-14 Juniors(Softball)
How can I help?
A: Come out ANY Saturday and volunteer your time to work on the fields. Just let one of the board members know, and we will ge the gates open for you. There is lots to do.
Where are the ball fields:
A: The ballpark is located at the Waldron Sports Complex at 3702 Waldron Road.
Enter the Navy gate, make an immediate left. Then turn right at the second paved road and the ball fields are straight ahead.
What age do you have to be:
A: Little League Baseball has a league age determined by a set date. Your league age for boys is the player's age on April 1 of the Spring Season.
T-ball, league age based on the boys' date.
Girls league age is based on their age this last December 31 before the spring season.
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Where can I read about the rules of Little League.
A: You can go to Littleleague.org and read about the rules of Little League Baseball and Softball.
A2: Check the By-Laws for local rules.
What are the divisions of play:
A: 4-5 Instructional T-Ball
5-6 Competitive T-Ball
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball/Softball
9-10 Minors or Kid-Pitch Baseball/Softball
11-12 Majors Baseball/Softball
13-14 Juniors Baseball/Softball
15-16 Seniors Baseball
17-18 Big League Baseball
Are background checks done on all volunteers.
A: Yes. it is required by Little League. Join the board and help today.
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How do I sponsor a team or player:
A: Without sponsors we could not continue to exist. Simply click on the Sponsorship form and make your donation today.
What do I get for the money:
A: Your registration fee gets your hat and jersey for your team. Each team will play 14 -16 games. (10 Games for T-Ballers)
What other equipment will I need:
A: Your coach will advise you what color of pants & socks to buy. You will also need a glove. But if you don't have one, check with the board as there are several in storage. We also have several pairs of cleats and other equipment parents have donated.
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2012 Board Of Directors
John McLaughlin - President
mcduff920@clear.net
Chuck Daffron - Vice President
361-774-6829
cdaffron@stx.rr.com
Randy Mora - Player Agent Softball 937-6210, or 361-688-6110
morabelia@aol.com
Amy Turner - Treasurer 361-563-1556
mouse6765@hotmail.com
Joan Reyes - Secretary Ameritus
361-937-2893 or 361-688-6714
joaniep_00@yahoo.com
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Bruce Elam - Player Agent T-Ball, Coach Pitch & Minors Baseball
361-949-2318, 361-446-5188
bruce3lam@gmail.com
James Flores -Player Agent Majors, Juniors & Seniors Baseball
361-779-5423
jvplus3f@yahoo.com
Gabby Adame - Field Maintenance
361-876-4800 pba73@stx.rr.com
Carol McLaughlin - Safety Officer 361-903-8048
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Matt Donell - Uniform/Trophy Coordinator
512-656-4802 md@totalprotection.com
Tom Miller - Concession Manager
361-249-1671 micmiller97@yahoo.com
Michelle Miller - Fundraising Coordinator
361-960-0107 micmiller97@yahoo.com
Ben Snodgrass - Challenger Coordinator
937-8437, 694-5064, 288-5445 bsnodz@sbcglobal.net
Nat Garcia - Umpire Cooridnator
361-425-8748
nathaniel.d.garcia@navy.mil
Jacob Torres - Equipment Manager
Donna Kapavik - General Board member
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Rick Reyes - District Administrator - District 23
361-765-1554 rickreyes_2k@yahoo.com
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