The city approved our new organization today. We finally get to rebuild youth baseball on our own terms. Thank you for pushing this across the finish line.
November 27, 2015
Final supporters
Tullahoma Youth Baseball
Tullahoma is known for its baseball tradition. It has produced some very talented players at all levels in baseball. We (Tullahoma) have always been known to be the crème of the crop or have the team to be beat. In the attempt to preserve its rich tradition, we are asking for the city to allow Tullahoma the opportunity for another baseball organization to be present.
The current youth baseball organization is governed by Little League out of Williamsport, PA. Anytime there is any issue a response is usually not given or comes 3 months later. Also, we pay them $16 per team for all age levels. We average 10 T ball teams with 10-15 kids per team, 13 coach pitch teams with 10-15 kids per team, 12 kid pitch teams with 10-15 kids per team. Every team is required insurance through Little League which amounts to 35 x $30.30 = $1060.5 +$135 flat fee required. If any tournaments are entered we must pay out $125 per team. The sum of monies sent to Williamsport, PA for basically the Little League name is $2930.50 for our community.
All this doesn’t even mention the internal issues here on the local level. Money has been stolen from the league by the treasurer, the President resides in Manchester, citizens of Tullahoma being denied volunteering opportunities to just be a member on the board. This league has even banned eligible members because they state several members have promoted other leagues. However, 4 current board members actively play in BPA/USSSA and TYBA tournaments. This organization has lost sight of what youth baseball in Tullahoma is about. It is supposed to be for the kids not the adults.
Tennessee Youth Baseball Association (TYBA) is based out of Murfreesboro. It has gotten the attention of many Middle Tennessee communities like Manchester, Shelbyville, Fayetteville, Christiana, Murfreesboro, Unionville and McMinnville, which have all made the transition from Little League to TYBA and have no regrets. TYBA host tournaments almost every weekend during the regular season which in turns puts money back in the league and community. They offer State Championships that are hosted in Murfreesboro area and All Star Selections as well.
TYBA Cost include: $100 per team which includes insurance for each team and allows them to travel and play at any tournament state wide and not pay additional cost. There is no contract restricting them to only play with TYBA as Little League requires. In return, TYBA helps promote any tournament we host, offers onsite Coaches/Umpires Clinics, Concussion training, and proper certification of all personnel involved with the program.
We, the citizens of Tullahoma, would like to see a change. A change that would bring a youth baseball organization to Tullahoma that focuses on the player: their development and their enjoyment of the game without distractions. TYBA is the local fix and allows us to stay on equal footing with surrounding communities. We believe the new organization coming in could capture around 300+ kids. That includes the following divisions within the league: Ages 3-4 tiny tots, Ages 4-5 T-Ball, Ages 6-8 Coach Pitch, Ages 9-12 kid pitch. Once the organization gets its roots planted here in Tullahoma it could expand and possibly bring more divisions such as a Co Ed Softball division.
We have started an online petition to include a hard copy for those who can’t get online. With the permission of the Mayor of Tullahoma and Tullahoma Parks and Rec we would like this opportunity to bring in this organization.
Updates
September 15, 2015
The momentum is undeniable now. Tullahoma deserves better than the status quo.
Reached 100 supporters
September 15, 2015
56 Comments
It's crazy that parents are being banned from voting just because they have difference of opinions from the higher ups of Tullahoma Little League. All because they wanted change for their kids in little league! And then to think one of the little league baord members stole money from the little league funds and that person does not even get banned! Their are other team mom's and coaches that want to see change too but don't dare say anything for fear of getting banned! Why would I let my kids play for that kind of bullying leadership? I'm all for the new league! Bring on the change for Tullahoma!
As parents/coaches we are to teach children to love the game they play and express good sportsmanship. (Which this league does not set a good example at all) What about the Creed that is read at Opening Ceremonies? The conduct and behavior that our "board memebers" betray is sad! The example that these superiors set is unreal. There is a lot of talent/potential talent that is over looked due to the "name game" once again not a very good example! My children love playing baseball as well as other sports but due to the "buddy system" one of mine has chosen to set baseball out. As much as I hated to hear that, I wasn't upset because as a parent i am not happy with the "example" that "adults" of the league is setting!!
My grandkids and I try to go to most of the ball games at cascade since its walking distance. I have noticed over these past few years the increase in problems with the league itself. Listening to parents complain because they can't get an answer from the board members, double standard rules, and tons of backstabbing to benifeit their own. I encourage and support this change. This is about kids not adults. This is suppose to be America s greatest game. Let's bring it back!!!!!
I don't know if tyba is the answer but with Curtis Jackson as the district administrator it would be in the best interest of the city of Tullahoma to go away from little league . Tullahoma needs to stop letting someone from franklin county from telling you how to you you league.
Telling us we can't vote, all because we had a private chat going on WHO WE WERE GOING TO VOTE FOR, is like telling us that we can't for the President of the United States, all because we have a difference of opinion. This does violate our freedom of speech, under the 1st Amendment. Also, in the letter that was sent to us, it states that we went against the Tullahoma Little League constitution (Article 3, Section 3b) that members should not be actively engaged in the promotion and/or operation of any other baseball/softball program. Every single time these board members (that terminated our voting rights) participate in tournaments, etc, they also are engaging in and promoting other baseball programs. Therefore, why are their rights to vote not terminated?
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The city approved our new organization today. We finally get to rebuild youth baseball on our own terms. Thank you for pushing this across the finish line.
November 27, 2015
Final supporters
Tullahoma Youth Baseball
Tullahoma is known for its baseball tradition. It has produced some very talented players at all levels in baseball. We (Tullahoma) have always been known to be the crème of the crop or have the team to be beat. In the attempt to preserve its rich tradition, we are asking for the city to allow Tullahoma the opportunity for another baseball organization to be present.
The current youth baseball organization is governed by Little League out of Williamsport, PA. Anytime there is any issue a response is usually not given or comes 3 months later. Also, we pay them $16 per team for all age levels. We average 10 T ball teams with 10-15 kids per team, 13 coach pitch teams with 10-15 kids per team, 12 kid pitch teams with 10-15 kids per team. Every team is required insurance through Little League which amounts to 35 x $30.30 = $1060.5 +$135 flat fee required. If any tournaments are entered we must pay out $125 per team. The sum of monies sent to Williamsport, PA for basically the Little League name is $2930.50 for our community.
All this doesn’t even mention the internal issues here on the local level. Money has been stolen from the league by the treasurer, the President resides in Manchester, citizens of Tullahoma being denied volunteering opportunities to just be a member on the board. This league has even banned eligible members because they state several members have promoted other leagues. However, 4 current board members actively play in BPA/USSSA and TYBA tournaments. This organization has lost sight of what youth baseball in Tullahoma is about. It is supposed to be for the kids not the adults.
Tennessee Youth Baseball Association (TYBA) is based out of Murfreesboro. It has gotten the attention of many Middle Tennessee communities like Manchester, Shelbyville, Fayetteville, Christiana, Murfreesboro, Unionville and McMinnville, which have all made the transition from Little League to TYBA and have no regrets. TYBA host tournaments almost every weekend during the regular season which in turns puts money back in the league and community. They offer State Championships that are hosted in Murfreesboro area and All Star Selections as well.
TYBA Cost include: $100 per team which includes insurance for each team and allows them to travel and play at any tournament state wide and not pay additional cost. There is no contract restricting them to only play with TYBA as Little League requires. In return, TYBA helps promote any tournament we host, offers onsite Coaches/Umpires Clinics, Concussion training, and proper certification of all personnel involved with the program.
We, the citizens of Tullahoma, would like to see a change. A change that would bring a youth baseball organization to Tullahoma that focuses on the player: their development and their enjoyment of the game without distractions. TYBA is the local fix and allows us to stay on equal footing with surrounding communities. We believe the new organization coming in could capture around 300+ kids. That includes the following divisions within the league: Ages 3-4 tiny tots, Ages 4-5 T-Ball, Ages 6-8 Coach Pitch, Ages 9-12 kid pitch. Once the organization gets its roots planted here in Tullahoma it could expand and possibly bring more divisions such as a Co Ed Softball division.
We have started an online petition to include a hard copy for those who can’t get online. With the permission of the Mayor of Tullahoma and Tullahoma Parks and Rec we would like this opportunity to bring in this organization.
Updates
September 15, 2015
The momentum is undeniable now. Tullahoma deserves better than the status quo.
Reached 100 supporters
September 15, 2015
56 Comments
My son does not play for Tullahoma but I personally know an awesome young man whom played for Tullahoma until he was shunned because the coaches and higher ups did not like him pointing out the things that were going on in this league. It is very sad that this young man with such a bright future was treated the way that he was! Change needs to happen and this league needs to get back to the roots of Little League Baseball!
It's crazy that parents are being banned from voting just because they have difference of opinions from the higher ups of Tullahoma Little League. All because they wanted change for their kids in little league! And then to think one of the little league baord members stole money from the little league funds and that person does not even get banned! Their are other team mom's and coaches that want to see change too but don't dare say anything for fear of getting banned! Why would I let my kids play for that kind of bullying leadership? I'm all for the new league! Bring on the change for Tullahoma!
As parents/coaches we are to teach children to love the game they play and express good sportsmanship. (Which this league does not set a good example at all) What about the Creed that is read at Opening Ceremonies? The conduct and behavior that our "board memebers" betray is sad! The example that these superiors set is unreal. There is a lot of talent/potential talent that is over looked due to the "name game" once again not a very good example! My children love playing baseball as well as other sports but due to the "buddy system" one of mine has chosen to set baseball out. As much as I hated to hear that, I wasn't upset because as a parent i am not happy with the "example" that "adults" of the league is setting!!
My grandkids and I try to go to most of the ball games at cascade since its walking distance. I have noticed over these past few years the increase in problems with the league itself. Listening to parents complain because they can't get an answer from the board members, double standard rules, and tons of backstabbing to benifeit their own. I encourage and support this change. This is about kids not adults. This is suppose to be America s greatest game. Let's bring it back!!!!!
I don't know if tyba is the answer but with Curtis Jackson as the district administrator it would be in the best interest of the city of Tullahoma to go away from little league . Tullahoma needs to stop letting someone from franklin county from telling you how to you you league.
Telling us we can't vote, all because we had a private chat going on WHO WE WERE GOING TO VOTE FOR, is like telling us that we can't for the President of the United States, all because we have a difference of opinion. This does violate our freedom of speech, under the 1st Amendment. Also, in the letter that was sent to us, it states that we went against the Tullahoma Little League constitution (Article 3, Section 3b) that members should not be actively engaged in the promotion and/or operation of any other baseball/softball program. Every single time these board members (that terminated our voting rights) participate in tournaments, etc, they also are engaging in and promoting other baseball programs. Therefore, why are their rights to vote not terminated?
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My son does not play for Tullahoma but I personally know an awesome young man whom played for Tullahoma until he was shunned because the coaches and higher ups did not like him pointing out the things that were going on in this league. It is very sad that this young man with such a bright future was treated the way that he was! Change needs to happen and this league needs to get back to the roots of Little League Baseball!