About Us
VPLL Mission Statement
Welcome to the official site of Villa Park Little League. Villa Park Little League is an Orange County, CA based youth baseball league, affiliated with California District 30. Villa Park Little League offers league play for girls and boys between the ages of 5 – 12. Promoting and developing sportsmanship, character, teamwork, and the physical well-being of youths in a friendly, safe, and competitive environment are the underpinning goals of our league.
Little League Pledge
I TRUST IN GOD
I LOVE MY COUNTRY
AND WILL RESPECT ITS LAWS
I WILL PLAY FAIR
AND STRIVE TO WIN
BUT WIN OR LOSE
I WILL ALWAYS
DO MY BEST
Overview
Villa Park Little League endorses the National Little League philosophy, and has made only slight modifications to some of the playing rules in an attempt to enhance the playing experience for our children. The following is an excerpt from the National Little League organization:
"Little League Baseball is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives toward the day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes for them rudiments of teamwork and fair play."
Each season begins with opening day ceremonies!
League Facilities
Villa Park Little League plays its games at Cerro Villa Middle School in Villa Park, CA.
17852 Serrano Ave., Villa Park, CA 92861
2010 Safety Plan
League Structure
Villa Park Little League is structured into 6 divisions:
- Juniors (13-14 Year Olds)
- Majors
- AAA
- AA
- A
- T-Ball
Boundaries
VPLL Boundary Map
Eastern Side: From the City of Orange/Anaheim Hills border where Apache Creek Rd. would meet if extended straight out to Serrano Ave. to Edison Ridge Rd. to Villa Park Access Rd. to the boundary of Santiago Oaks Regional Park and Nature Conservancy to Santiago Creek to Collins Ave.
Western Side: From Nohl Ranch Rd./55 Fwy to Katella Ave.
Northern Side: From the 55 Fwy down Nohl Ranch Rd. to the City of Orange/Anaheim Hills border following the border to where Apache Creek Rd. would meet if extended straight out.
Southern Side: From Santiago Creek down Collins Ave. to Wanda Ave. down Wanda to Katella Ave. down Katella Ave. to the 55Fwy.
Eligibility
Villa Park Little League is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 14 as of April 30th of each year. The league is open to players who live within the established physical boundaries, subject to adherence to established rules and required parental support. In addition, player candidates must have parental or legal guardian consent.
Operations
Villa Park Little League is an all-volunteer league. Many parents devote their personal time to support and operate the league. Help is always needed - if you are interested in volunteering some time, please read more on the volunteering section.
Board of Directors
Members of the Villa Park Little League Board preside over the needs of the league for a term of one year. Each board member volunteers their personal time to ensure fields are maintained, uniforms are purchased, vendors are managed, communications are published, registration is taken care of, rules are established, teams are created, managers and coaches are selected, and sponsorships are secured. The board formally meets each month throughout the year, and informally in subcommittees as needed.
- President: Chris Hansen vpllpresident@yahoo.com
- Player Agent: Lance Rabun vpllplayeragent@yahoo.com
- Vice President: Brad Etter
- Treasurer: Tony Harnack
- Chief Information Officer: Pete Dearborn
- Chief Umpire: Steve Rutledge
- Assistant Umpire: Robert Knohl
- Fundraising: Gary Weisenberg
- Chief Fields Officer: Gregg Ruiz
- Assistant Field Officers: Bill Hein & Greg Hicks
- Secretary, Schedules, Rules, Juniors Rep.: Todd Litman
- Snack Bar Coordinators: Carol Major & Kevin Conway
- Equipment Coordinator: Greg Hicks
- Events Coordinator: Brian Etter
- Uniform Coordinator: Kim Young
- Team Sponsorships: Brian Pickler
- Team Parent Coordinator: Michelle Weisenberg
- Safety Officer: Ken Salgado
Local Rules
To view Villa Park Little League's Local Rules please go to this link: 2010 Local Rules
Age Chart
2010 - Little League International Age Chart
Your child's Little League age for the regular Spring season is determined "as of" April 30th of each year. Following are examples for the 2009 Spring baseball season:
Birthdate / Little League Age
May 1, 1995 to April 30, 1996..... 14 year old
May 1, 1996 to April 30, 1997..... 13 year old
May 1, 1997 to April 30, 1998..... 12 year old
May 1, 1998 to April 30, 1999 .....11 year old
May 1, 1999 to April 30, 2000 .....10 year old
May 1, 2000 to April 30, 2001 .....9 year old
May 1, 2001 to April 30, 2002.... .8 year old
May 1, 2002 to April 30, 2003 .....7 year old
May 1, 2003 to April 30, 2004 .....6 year old
May 1, 2004 to April 30, 2005......5 year old