| Q: Why do I see reference to the "New Roxboro Little League?" |
| A: Little League is not new in Roxboro, but this year marks several
changes in the RLL. First of all the board of directors is much larger and more active.
They made the decision to purchase the Sportsplex from the Horton Family. Another major
change is the addition of Girls Fastpitch, through Little League, to the existing program. |
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| Q: Does this mean that the Board of Directors now owns the ball field? |
| A: No. RLL is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable corporation. No
individual or group of individuals will own the land or concession stand. The
organization has agreed and signed the necessary legal documents to purchase the
Sportsplex. At the conclusion of the contract then RLL will own the Sportsplex.
It will be up to members of RLL to continue to provide the environment for youth
baseball and softball to take place. |
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| Q: So why was this change necessary? |
| A: The Horton's had made a personal decision to sell the
property. The only way for Little League to continue here was for someone to
"step up to the plate." Last September a new Board of Directors was elected
with the motto "Save Roxboro Little League." Kelly Snow of the Courier-Times
wrote and excellent story in the August 2nd edition.
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| Q: This sounds like a lot of money. Does the League get any money from the county? |
| A: No. RLL does not get any county funding. It relies on
support of the community. For the league to exist it must raise its own money
through sponsorships, selling advertising, concession stand sales, player fees,
and fundraising.
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| Q: Why would you undertake such a project? |
| A: There is a simple answer and a complex answer. Simple
answer; for the betterment of the youth of the area that RLL pulls from. Complex
answer; This varies from volunteer to volunteer but for this writer; to provide
a better baseball (or softball) environment, to make better citizens, to instill
good sportsmanship, while remaining competitive, to teach proper values for both
on the field and off the field. To teach and show respect for fellow teammates,
coaches, officials and competitors. To keep faith in God, after all the Little
League pledge starts out with " ITRUST IN GOD." To build lasting friendships
with players from other schools. To show how hard work can lead to positive
results. The list could go on and on. Come get the "Little League experience"
and find out for yourself.
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