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Congress Webpage
by Brian Marantz 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

LL has a new Congress webpage with some additional details about parking, reimbursement, timing of first and last events, ... https://www.littleleague.org/congress/

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FW: Alaska Airlines Flights to Congress
by Brian Marantz 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

Sending again just in case..since the first attempt bounced. From: Brian Marantz Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:50 AM To: Washington DAs Discussion Forum <wadas(a)lists.rodeonetworks.com> Subject: Alaska Airlines Flights to Congress Hi everyone, If you haven't purchased your plane tickets to Congress yet, the time to do it is right now. Alaska Airlines is having its Cyber Monday sale (for a few days), and the price of coach tickets has dropped for the time being as a result of the fare sale. It's the only airline with non-stop flights between SEA and IND. While the price is not $29 like the ad below, it is less than it was before Thanksgiving. Don't let this price drop get away (no, its not $29 like the ad below, but the price is lower than last week) --Brian [cid:image001.png@01DC6360.040F15E0]

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FW: LL Congress Super Bowl Watch Party
by Brian Marantz 29 Nov '25

29 Nov '25

FYI. I am just passing this along. From: Martin Hoover <martin.hoover(a)ca49.org> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2025 10:39 AM To: Martin Hoover <martin.hoover(a)ca49.org> Cc: indianad7(a)yahoo.com; michigan6da(a)gmail.com; Allen Pryor <ca43.apryor(a)gmail.com> Subject: LL Congress Super Bowl Watch Party Many of you know that our Little League International Congress falls on Super Bowl weekend and you're probably wondering how you can catch the game in an enjoyable setting. We got you covered! We invite you to the Little League Congress Super Sunday Viewing Party presented by Wilson Trophy! The event will run from 6pm to 10pm EST. Tickets are available now for the event. Your ticket includes: * Shuttle service (sponsored by Wilson Trophy) from the JW Marriott to the venue * Big Game inspired buffet * Beverages - Fountain drinks, Beer, Wine and Spirits * Squares, Raffle tickets, and 50/50 tickets will be sold during the event * The big game will be available to watch on several TVs and projection screens Tickets are $44.52 per person. Tickets must be purchased for entry to the event. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-sunday-viewing-party-presented-by-wilson…> This event is being organized by District Administrators from the Central and West regions. If you have any questions please reach out to Derek Lisby<mailto:indianad7@yahoo.com> (IN-7), Bill Crandall<mailto:michigan6da@gmail.com> (MI-6), Allen Pryor<mailto:ca43.apryor@gmail.com> (CA-43) or Martin Hoover<mailto:martin.hoover@ca49.org> (CA-49) for more information. While approved by Little League International, this event is not being sponsored or organized by Little League International or their staff. ----- [Image removed by sender.] -----

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FW: Start Your Engines: 2026 Congress Information
by Brian Marantz 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

A number of WA State DA's are not receiving the emails from Dan Velte. I have confirmed this with a few of you this evening. So, for the time being, ANY time I receive an email from Dan Velte, I will be forwarding to the WA DA's DL. Would you rather get it twice, or not at all? Just asking. --Brian From: Dan Velte, Vice President, Operations <llinternational(a)littleleague.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3:01 PM To: brianmarantz(a)hotmail.com Subject: Start Your Engines: 2026 Congress Information [Little League International Congress 2026] Dear BRIAN, It's hard to believe that we're already less than four months away from gathering in Indianapolis for our 29th Little League(r) International Congress<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967fe2dc324f22d12cde88e1…>, with registration and the exhibit hall opening on Thursday, February 5, and Congress programming running from the night of Friday, February 6, through Monday, February 9. What's New? * To support our event this year, Little League International is working with a group named metroConnections for some of our logistical planning, including registration. In early November, we will open registration, where every attendee will register individually using the email address that they access the Data Center with. This will be a separate registration platform. * Instead of booking travel through AAA, as we have done in the past, all attendees are free to book their travel through your preferred method. For those flying, please use Indianapolis International Airport (airport code: IND). What's the Cost? * Registration is $50. All D.A.s and A.D.A.s who register will receive tickets to all special events, as well as any welcome gifts. You will be able to add guests to your registration for anyone traveling with you that would want to attend the special events. How Are We Supporting District Administrators? * All District Administrators or approved alternates will receive: * A daily $50 per diem for four days (total of $200). * $500 in travel reimbursement. For this year's Congress, Little League is using the average flight costs per region to factor travel reimbursement to help offset the cost of travel for D.A.s and approved alternates. * Four nights of hotel accommodations will be directly billed to Little League International. All attendees will be responsible for all incidental costs. * All West Region D.A.s or approved alternates will be mailed a check in early January for a total reimbursement of $700. What Will the Format Be? * Similar to when we gathered in Williamsport in 2022, the 2026 Little League International Congress will feature robust conversation, centered around our strategic initiatives, and collaboration with our volunteers from around the world. Our team is currently working on an active schedule of events that will include an Opening Celebration, educational panels and sessions, volunteer recognition and celebration, and a motivational closing session. Additionally, similar to Williamsport, there will be no formal voting process at Congress. More information and a detailed schedule of events will be shared with you all in the exciting leadup to Congress. If you cannot attend and would like to designate an alternate representative for your District, please email Corey Wright (CWright(a)LittleLeague.org<mailto:CWright@LittleLeague.org>). We will be reaching out shortly with our agenda survey, as well. As always, thank you for your continued commitment to Little League International, and we're looking forward to a transformational event in Indianapolis. If I can help or provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. ________________________________ Dan Velte Vice President, Operations Little League International [Little League Logo] [Little League]<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967fe012b5e7a4869e0aac88…> [Facebook]<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967feb591923b1b1adc5e7fa…> [Twitter] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967fe33db20d4bf37d3fa9fc…> [Instagram] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967feab735c0b2c6fbab4091…> [Youtube] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967fe1ab9dc538d58cb8ad22…> [TikTok] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967fe3e488e1c40ab2429a27…> This email was sent by: Little League International 539 US Highway 15 S. Williamsport, PA, 17702, US Update Profile/Unsubscribe<http://click.email.littleleague.org/profile_center.aspx?qs=1aebe01039fa8b42…> | Forward to a Friend<http://view.email.littleleague.org/ftaf.aspx?qs=6b813b3038e63b35dac26ebe6f9…> | Privacy Policy<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=61ae576a8aa967fe0ee89baa37eb86940cc…>

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FW: 2026 Congress Registration Officially Open!
by Brian Marantz 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

A number of WA State DA's are not receiving the emails from Dan Velte. I have confirmed this with a few of you this evening. So, for the time being, ANY time I receive an email from Dan Velte, I will be forwarding to the WA DA's DL. Would you rather get it twice, or not at all? Just asking. --Brian From: Dan Velte, Vice President, Operations <llinternational(a)littleleague.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:31 PM To: brianmarantz(a)hotmail.com Subject: 2026 Congress Registration Officially Open! [Little League International Congress 2026]<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=fbc3cdda9a369a6d19799e9e3463da7ec41…> Dear Brian, Online registration is officially open for the 29th Little League(r) International Congress<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717bbff635f67230f9a72f0…>! Hosted in Indianapolis, on-site registration and the exhibit hall will open on Thursday, February 5, and Congress programming will run from the night of Friday, February 6, through Monday, February 9. Register Now<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717b2d0c930ad1ed039b401…> What's New? * To support our event this year, Little League International is working with a group named metroConnections for some of our logistical planning, including registration. Every attendee will register individually using the email address that they use to access the Data Center. What's the Cost? * Registration is $50. All D.A.s and A.D.A.s who register will receive tickets to all special events, as well as any welcome gifts. You will be able to add guests to your registration for anyone traveling with you that would want to attend the special events. Guest tickets for those events are $25 per person. If you cannot attend and would like to designate an alternate representative for your District, please email Corey Wright (CWright(a)LittleLeague.org<mailto:CWright@LittleLeague.org>). For more information on the Little League International Congress, including how to book your hotel, confirming your travel information, and more, visit LittleLeague.org/Congress<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717b12e4d868e03cd516464…>. Please be on the lookout for more information throughout the coming weeks. As always, thank you for your continued commitment to Little League International, and we're looking forward to a transformational event in Indianapolis. If I can help or provide any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Register Now<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717b2255082921a4b86e154…> ________________________________ Dan Velte Vice President, Operations Little League International [Little League Logo] [Little League]<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717b786ae0f7a576dd5a4dd…> [Facebook]<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717bed675c709cba70ca44a…> [Twitter] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717bc2681572af06fda8c3b…> [Instagram] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717b41bd3b4434d8fa2260d…> [Youtube] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717b29bf85a17f054d05ca4…> [TikTok] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717bdb9dedf55f9313c5eb6…> This email was sent by: Little League International 539 US Highway 15 S. Williamsport, PA, 17702, US Update Profile/Unsubscribe<http://click.email.littleleague.org/profile_center.aspx?qs=1aebe01039fa8b42…> | Forward to a Friend<http://view.email.littleleague.org/ftaf.aspx?qs=7180412934f26b9188a2938ef3b…> | Privacy Policy<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=ba7764ea2ecb717b55d6586083671f80534…>

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FW: Important: 2026 Rule and Regulation Changes Webinar for District Administrators
by Brian Marantz 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

A number of WA State DA's are not receiving the emails from Dan Velte. I have confirmed this with a few of you this evening. So, for the time being, ANY time I receive an email from Dan Velte, I will be forwarding to the WA DA's DL. Would you rather get it twice, or not at all? Just asking. --Brian From: Dan Velte, Vice President, Operations <llinternational(a)littleleague.org> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 2:38 PM To: brianmarantz(a)hotmail.com Subject: Important: 2026 Rule and Regulation Changes Webinar for District Administrators [One Team. One Little League.] Dear District Administrators, I hope this finds you well. As we prepare for the 2026 season, there are several important rule and regulation changes that will impact how we serve our leagues and communities. To ensure you have the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support your local leagues through these updates, we're hosting a comprehensive webinar covering all changes. Webinar Details Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET Platform: Zoom Register for 2026 Rules and Regulations Webinar<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb79109c194fbdb6289767d84…> During this session, we'll review each rule and regulation change, discuss the rationale behind the updates. We'll also dedicate time to your questions and address specific scenarios you may encounter in your districts. Your attendance is strongly encouraged as you'll be a primary resource for your leagues navigating these changes. We want to ensure you feel confident and prepared to lead your leagues through this transition. Please register at your earliest convenience. A recording will be available for those unable to attend live, but we encourage real-time participation to maximize the interactive discussion. Thank you for your continued dedication to Little League(r) Baseball and Softball. Sincerely, Dan Velte Vice President, Operations Little League International [Little League Logo] [Little League]<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb79104af4c94fa7b9093c9ae…> [Facebook]<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb7910a468dad8952a823059b…> [Twitter] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb7910610e0ed91b319a4afc1…> [Instagram] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb79100ec80f6337c9984a1c7…> [Youtube] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb7910036613306e97afcc0d4…> [TikTok] <http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb79108915f313f50627649ce…> This email was sent by: Little League International 539 US Highway 15 S. Williamsport, PA, 17702, US Update Profile/Unsubscribe<http://click.email.littleleague.org/profile_center.aspx?qs=1aebe01039fa8b42…> | Forward to a Friend<http://view.email.littleleague.org/ftaf.aspx?qs=bc08ac38d22d114b03395734cd7…> | Privacy Policy<http://click.email.littleleague.org/?qs=bc3774beeebb7910c76fb64d95c407ae3e2…> [Chalk Line]

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State Tournament Schedule
by WA District 3 Little League 20 Nov '25

20 Nov '25

Since I didn't receive any response to the email I sent listing projected state dates, I assume everyone loved it. Now the bad news - at the West Region webinar meeting with Kit this evening, she said the dates published by Little League might not be accurate. So if there are changes, we will have to adjust. I believe from what she said, baseball is probably good. It is a problem with softball - and possibly only majors.

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State Tournament Dates
by WA District 3 Little League 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

West Region published its dates for 2026. I have attached them. I have also attached a proposed state tournament date matrix. It looks as though we could move one or both of the 8-10 tournaments to July 5 if we wanted. Also, if you didn't get the message from Dan Velte, there is a rules and regulations meeting Thursday at 5. This requires pre-registration. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FCIkM_DmTdmHGGZGE5E92g#/registr… I don't know how to make that hot type, so you'll have to copy and paste if you didn't get it. Kit had previously sent a notice of a West Region webinar on Wednesday at 6. This one is a drop-in as usual. No registration required. *https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89443030503?pwd=IuA3bHdVae5lKiFybydyt9PUmj33am.1 <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89443030503?pwd=IuA3bHdVae5lKiFybydyt9PUmj33am.1> . *

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FW: Super Bowl Party Interest Form
by Brian Marantz 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

For those going to Congress, please read below. If interested, please fill out the interest form linked. --Brian From: Allen Pryor <ca43.apryor(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, November 7, 2025 12:46 PM To: Brian Marantz <brianmarantz(a)hotmail.com>; district_admin(a)cad14.org; briannvd4(a)gmail.com; Martin Hoover <martin.hoover(a)ca49.org>; Carl Thompson <carl75mt(a)outlook.com>; tombD7LL(a)comcast.net Subject: Super Bowl Party Interest Form Good Afternoon, We have learned recently that LLI will not be hosting a Sunday function for attendees of the International Congress for the Super Bowl. I am trying to ascertain the viability of scheduling a function ourselves. The Sunday congress schedule will end by 3pm. The kickoff is set to begin at 3:30pm. If you could forward to your DAs in your state and have them fill out this brief questionnaire so we can gather more information, I would greatly appreciate it. Super Bowl Party Interest Form<https://forms.gle/og41ASzH955tYqK26> So far our initial quotes from the hotel, and from bar/restaurants near the hotel are around $100/person or more. I am working with Derek Lisby from Indiana 7, and Bill Crandall from Michigan 6 to look at other venues. -- [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wl_UPWoXNF2e5Oy4MN4muo6LoV…] Allen Pryor District Administrator CA43 SCDAA Treasurer Little League Advisory Board Member (2024-28) www.ca43.org<http://www.ca43.org/>

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State Date Prposal
by WA District 3 Little League 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

Here are possible state tournament dates. I am counting on West Regional tournaments to stay the same distance from the world series as last year. Please review and vote yes, make a counter proposal or ask for a Zoom meeting for a discussion.

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