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Wolf Creek Little League - The Future
As a small league, WCLL has enjoyed many years of great baseball, and lots
of wonderful families have progressed through the league over the years. We
have seen up years, and we have seen down years, but the volunteers have
managed to keep things going for the kids throughout it all. We are looking
at making a move that will improve the Little League baseball experience for
the whole area.
Those that have been around for a while have seen our struggles with size
and boundaries. As a small league, we have less flexibility when building
teams and it can make team assignments tricky. We also compete for players
with 3 different JBO programs, and lose kids year after year when they want
to play with the kids that they go to school with. Running a small league
takes just as much work as a bigger league, except you get to do it with
fewer volunteers to draw on!
Earlier this season, we began talking with the District and the surrounding
leagues (Cedar Mill LL, Sun Creek LL, Beaverton Area LL), looking for
answers. The plan that the Board came up with was not the one we would have
expected, but will be the best decision for the long term Little League
future in Beaverton/Aloha. WCLL is planning to split into 3 parts, and merge
with the surrounding Little Leagues based on school boundaries (where you
WOULD go if you attend private school). The plan:
This would consolidate ALL players from each High School into one little
league, allowing closer alignment with where the players will attend school,
and hopefully an overall improvement in the playing experience for all
players! For those parents of graduating 12 year old players, there are
Junior programs offered in these leagues for 13-14 year olds to play in (90
foot bases and 56 foot pitching distance).
The objective is to complete the merge immediately following the baseball
season, with players interested in Fall baseball registering with the new
leagues. The 3 leagues are excited to welcome the new families, and will
certainly be looking for coaches, volunteers and board members from WCLL to
be active in their leagues.
Wolf Creek thanks everyone that has played a part in the success of the
league. While we are sad to see our league go separate ways, the leagues we
are joining are some outstanding baseball organizations. You can expect to
join well run leagues with strong baseball traditions. If you have any
questions, please contact president@wolfcreekll.org.
More info will be shared as it becomes available.
SOFTBALL now part of Willow Creek!
WCLL, Sun Creek and Cedar Mill have combined to form Willow Creek
Softball. Registration is handled through the
Willow Creek website, with all
players from the 3 leagues gathering in one great league.
Congratulations on your charter Willow Creek!
Information on the District 4 Challenger Program
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate
division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and
mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high school, to enjoy the
game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in
this sport worldwide.
Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and
can include as many as 15-20 players, who can participate in one of three
levels: Tee-Ball, Coach-Pitch or Player Pitch.
For information and to register:
http://ordist4.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29
Some of our teams will get the chance to assist with a challenger game this
season. It is a great experience for our children, and something that can
have a big impact on many lives!
WCLL PAGES:
Intro - Entry screen for WCLL
Home - Main index for WCLL
Maps - League Fields and Locations
Registration - Sign up to PLAY BALL!
Evaluations - Tryouts happen in early February! Get
the info NOW!
Schedules - Games Schedules for the League
Standings - Latest Standings for AAA and Majors
Calendar - Upcoming Events and league happenings
Divisions - Baseball, Softball, TeeBall, and
Fall Ball
Ages - Determine your child's League age for proper
placement
Teams - See the various teams for 2008
Post-Season - Honors and All-Stars
Safety - Tips and Regulations to help keep our
players safe!
Sponsors - We can't run the league without our
great local businesses!
Gallery - Pictures from the WCLL games
Volunteers - Opportunities to help out with the
league
Links - Baseball and softball resources and
links to common destinations
Training - Information on training opportunities
for players and coaches
Contact WCLL - How to get in touch with the
league, and FAQs
About WCLL - Information about the League and Board
Wolf Creek Little League historically
served the Elementary Schools of Barnes, Beaver Acres, Elmonica, McKinley, Ridgewood and William Walker in Beaverton, Oregon.
These schools will now be served by BALL, SCLL and CMLL.
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Last updated 6/29/2010 |

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