DANVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE OBJECTIVES

Danville Little League Baseball is an organization for boys and girls ages 5-18
that allows them to play baseball or softball and engage in team sports
and friendly competition. There are over 500 boys and girls and 150 adult Managers, Coaches, Umpires and League Officals. Everyone from the players to the umpires,
coaches, and parents learn about fair play and sportsmanship.




From the Little League Baseball Operating Manual:

"The objective of the local league shall be to firmly implant in the
youth of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty,
loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well
adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good,
decent, healthy and trustworthy adults."

Little League is a recreational youth sports program to be enjoyed
by all players in the program.

Each child who wishes to play ball should be entitled to do so
regardless of skill, sex, or financial circumstances

Through involvement in Little League, the player will have the
opportunity to develop the fundamental skills of the game of
baseball, learn sportsmanship, socialize with their peers, develop
leadership qualities and actively participate as a valuable team
member.

Team achievement, in contrast to individual achievement, must
ensure that personal identity and integrity are not sacrificed for
winning.

Praise and recognition are the most effective tools in inspiring an
attitude of self-confidence which is key to development of the
character of the individual.

Good sportsmanship and courtesy are necessary for a harmonious
and safe environment

The league personnel, parents, and all participants share the
responsibility of making Little League a safe and wholesome
activity.

All players should leave the field feeling that their presence
mattered, even if time was spent on the bench.

The competiveness of the game increases as the player advances
in Little League, from all, with the least competitiveness, to Big
League Softball where the competitive drive is at a very high level.
At no time in the program should an individual's self-esteem be
sacrificed for a competitive advantage.


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