Our goal is to find a balance between structured competition and at the same time allowing time for unstructured play. As park board employees we are not only concerned with our responsibilities of making little league possible but also what is in the best interest of the youth, parents, and coaches. Competition is a common desire that must be established in order for success to be felt by all. In order for this to be achieved we must address issues such as drafting players, all start teams, keeping stats and score during the game to name a few. The park board is obligated to stay within restrictions such as budget limitations and yet remain dedicated to providing a top quality little league program.
Competition is more than just winning or losing.
As the official little league pledge states I will play fair and strive to win but win or lose I will always do my best. Competition is also learning how to be a team player and that having the winning score isn t important but the strive to win is. There are many things that the park board needs to take into consideration when figuring out its policy on letting kids move around in age levels. Over the years, the Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department has found that nearly every parent believes that their child is better than they actually are. Because of this, a player is not moved up in age level at the sole request of a parent.