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Two years ago our local Little League (Bronco Level) that I played in when I was young asked me if I would schedule them patched umpires. When I asked why, the president said that the parents have been complaining about the high school kids doing the games......changing calls (at the request of the coach).....being undecisive...etc. I told them that it wouldn't be cheap for the whole season and they told me that the parents are willing to fork over the extra cash.
After agreeing to do this I remembered a few situations where I was umpiring Pony and even High School where I had to turn my head after hearing a parents berating a kid for a call he made. There are 4 diamonds back to back where the Varsity plays on one, Pony plays on one, and the other 2 are for Bronco.
Well, almost 2 full seasons have passed and neither I nor the president have yet to hear of one complaint. Everyone's happy and by the way they pay $50.00 a game.
Oh yeah, Striker, I personally and voluntarily started a sports league in this area 3 years ago for kids with special needs so I DO give back to my community even though I get paid for doing Little League.
We are called the Twin City Titans and our motto is (unlike Little League) "ALL kids are able to play."
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SunFudBlu
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