All three are our choice for being part of the game. From my time on a Little League board, volunteerism become a huge problem.
We have reasonably small requirements: One shift in the concession stand per family per season. In general, we have enough families where this doesn't even come up for some families.
The last year I was involved on the board, we had a 40% rate of compliant for the one requirement. Most families wouldn't even find a replacement. It hurt the league: concession profits were down. Some people wouldn't wait the extra time because of the lack of workers.
Your kids are playing ball because you put them there. Coaches are volunteers. Maintenance is done by volunteers. Umpires are volunteers. If you have the ability and the knowledge, work where the league needs help.
Most leagues need the help because the price you paid up front doesn't cover what it costs to put players on the field. The gap is approximately $35-$40 per player. If it doesn't get covered by work, it needs to be covered with cash. If you're not willing to pay, one way or another, you are threatening the future of the league.
Aren't the kids worth the time and effort? Not just your children, but the children yet to play the great game, regardless of what the game.
So...am I off base?
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