Parent support during both games and practices is critically important
to the success of the league. Be supportive of the team by ensuring
your child attends each practice on-time. Be a positive role model
during games, whether you are a manager, an assistant coach, or
simply a spectator. Finally, please keep the following in mind:
Always be positive and enthusiastic.
Show your child positive reinforcement.
Observe practices and games to learn proper techniques to practice
with your child.
Encourage your child toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship
in every game.
Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often
more important than a victory.
Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing
team.
Let the umpire be the umpire.
Recognize that the umpire is the closest to the play and that
each umpire will "call them as they see them". The umpire
is a volunteer who has assumed a difficult, but necessary, role.
The Role of the Parent
Parents play a very important role in helping to shape a positive
experience for players, coaches, umpires, and other parents! To
help you understand the key role parents play in the Davis Little
League, the following excerpt was taken from the Official Regulations
and Playing Rules of National Little League Baseball.
"The parents of millions of Little Leaguers, combined
with their youngsters, league officials, umpires, managers, coaches,
auxiliary members and countless volunteer agencies including sponsors,
represent an imposing cross section of this nation.
Parents should accept the fact that they must shoulder responsibility
and take initiative to make the local program successful. Little
League is not a club in which membership implies baby-sitting
benefits and entertainment privileges for your children.
Practically speaking, Little League is an adult, volunteer
work project constructed, supervised and assisted by parents who
desire to make its benefits extend to their children.
Each parent should join in the total effort. There is a place
and a job to do for all. The burden of operating the League should
not fall on a few. The parent who shirks this responsibility cannot,
in turn, expect others to assume the burden."
If you have concerns about anything regarding your team or the
league, first talk to your manager. If your concern
is not resolved, then contact your Division Player Representative
listed on the League Board page.
Also see the Dispute Resolution
page for more details about satisfying your concerns.
