Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kennedy a Chartered Little League? How many children does Kennedy Little League serve? How do I determine what level of play to place my child? I would like to be a coach, what do I do? When does the season start and end? What does the League provide? What does it cost? Are scholarships available? How often do the kids practice? What night do they play? Are games ever scheduled for Sunday? What if we have a family vacation planned? Are there mandatory play requirements? My child is playing another sport this summer too, can he/she play both? What happens when they conflict? What do I have to do as a parent?
Is Kennedy a Chartered Little League?
Kennedy Little League has been a Chartered Little League for 30 years. Kennedy is also a 501-c3, Non-profit corporation, registered with the State of Wisconsin. We are fully insured, and carry directors and coaches policies along with property and liability coverage.
How many children does Kennedy Little League serve?
Last year Kennedy had about 699 players. We have served as many as 800.
How do I determine what level of play to place my child?
Kennedy is slightly different from many other Little Leagues in that we are more Talent driven than age driven. By that we mean, we would rather have the child play in a league that will suit them the best, both in age and in challenge. Review the league descriptions provided and if you still have questions please ask one of the league representatives at one of our registration sites, or call Steve Verhage@ 222-2035 or 692-2035
I would like to be a coach, what do I do?
If you are registering by mail, please print off the coaches application form and fill it out and mail it back with the players application, if registering in person, fill out an application there or fill out the coaching application section on the online registration.
When does the season start and end?
Opening day for the regular season for 2010 is Saturday, April 24 and the season will run into July. If your child is chosen to participate in one of our All-Star teams, then those teams will have tournaments and practices through the 2nd week of August. If not selected to an All-Star team we hope to have a Late-season baseball program that runs through August for those players wishing to participate.
What does the League provide?
Kennedy supplies the uniform shirt and hat, all catchers equipment (excluding catcher's mitt) and batting helmets, umpires, and equipment needed for a safe and fun game. Players are required to provide their own pants, shoes and glove. If a player has his/her own bat that is Little League approved for that level of play that is fine as well.
What does it cost ? Are scholarships available?
Costs depend upon the level of league play, please see the registration information. Scholarships for players are available, and are provided through the generosity of some of our sponsors. If you would like to apply for a scholarship please call Steve Verhage @ 222-2035 or 692-2035. Qualifications for scholarships are on a case by case basis, and kept confidential.
How often do the kids practice?
That is up to each coach. Practices are encouraged before and during the season.
What night do they play?
That depends upon the league of play, see chart below. Friday evenings and Sundays are not scheduled, they are left open in the event of rainouts.
League	Scheduled Games	Make up games?
Beginner Tee Ball	Wednesday & Saturday	Rainouts not made up
Advanced Tee Ball	Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday	Rainouts not made up
Minor Baseball	Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday	Rainouts not made up
Federal Baseball	Monday, Thursday and Saturday (Occasional Wednesday)	Friday and Sunday
Major Baseball	Monday, Thursday and Saturday (Occasional Wednesday)	Friday and Sunday
Junior Baseball	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday	Friday and Sunday
U8 Softball	Monday & Saturday	Friday and Sunday
U10 Softball	Monday, Wednesday and Saturday	Friday and Sunday
U12 Softball	Monday, Wednesday and Saturday	Friday and Sunday
U14 Softball	Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday	Friday and Sunday
Are games ever scheduled for Sunday?
Only in the event of rainouts are games scheduled for Sunday.
What if we have a family vacation planned?
Please go! This is a recreational activity, family vacations are more important.
Are there mandatory play requirements?
There is a minimum that each player who attends a game is required to play. At Kennedy, all players are put in the batting order and there is free substitution.
My child is playing another sport this summer too, can he/she play both?
Of course! We have many children who are involved in several different activities during the summer. We do want to remind parents that while it might be a good thing to keep your kids active in many different things, we also have to keep in mind that they need time to be a kid too!
What happens when they conflict?
Conflicts will occur when a child is participating in several different activities. When these occur you and your child must determine which to attend. Kennedy does not have a policy demanding attendance. A good rule of thumb is, contests come first, practices come second.
What do I have to do as a parent?
Kennedy Little League is a volunteer run organization and we need our parents to help. We particularly are always looking for those individuals who have a particular skill, like carpentry, electrician, plumber, heavy equipment operator, etc. If you have any of these specialties please contact Steve Verhage @ 222-2035. Other than that, you as a parent are required to be supportive of all the players, be a role model, and HAVE FUN!