Central Whidbey Little League

Who We Are Little League ® is an international pastime that has been a fabric of societies throughout the world for 75 years. Since its founding in 1939 by Carl Stotz, Little League has instilled leadership, character, courage and loyalty in all that participate, including the nearly 1.5 million adult volunteers. Little League can be found in more than 80 countries worldwide with more than 2.4 million children participating each year. Little League has celebrated many milestones due to the dedication of its players, parents and volunteers. Below are just a few examples … The Legacy Begins: First Little League Game is played on June 6, 1939 Another First: First Little League Baseball® World Series is played in August 1947 International Expansion: Canada becomes the first international team to charter in 1951 Outgrowing Original Field: Howard J. Lamade Stadium was built in 1959 to support the growing popularity of Little League Federal Charter: Little League receives its Federal Charter in 1964 Expansion Outside of Baseball: Little League Softball is founded in 1974 Dugout: Walt Disney Co. creates Dugout the Mascot in 1985 Challenger: The Little League Challenger Division is established in 1989 Urban Initiative: The Urban Initiative Program is established in 1999 The World Series Expands Again: Volunteer Stadium is built in 2001 to allow for a 16 team tournament Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division: The Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division is created in 2012 creating nine divisions of play 2024/25 Little League Board Members President: Erick Winger Presides at league meetings, and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the local league. Receives all communications from Little League International, and acts as the contact between the local league and Little League International. Must keep all league personnel properly briefed on all phases of rules, regulations, and policies handed down by Little League International. Vice President Amy Cabre Presides in the absence of the President. Works with other board and committee members. Is the ex-officio member of all committees and carries out duties and assignments as delegated by the President. Manages online registration. Secretary: VACANT Maintains a register of members and directors. Records minutes of meetings. Responsible for sending out notices of meetings and maintains a record of the league’s activities. Treasurer: Ana Maria Valencia Signs checks co-signed by the President or another authorized officer. Dispenses leagues funds as approved by the board of directors. Keeps local league books and financial records and reports on the status of league funds Prepares budgets as approved by the board and assumes responsibility for all local league finances. Umpire In Charge (UIC): James Meek Provides Umpire Training. Schedules Umpires. Member of Protest Committee. Equipment/Field & Grounds Manager: Chris Ratcliff Responsible for inventorying, selecting, ordering