Starting an American Legion Baseball Team takes a considerable amount of planning and hard work. The following suggestions are given:
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Planning should start during the Fall of the previous year
Planning should start during the Fall of the previous year- Develop a financial plan that identifies all expenses and how you will raise
money. Will your sponsoring American Legion Post help? How much of a
Regisration Fee should you charge each player.
-You should contact the League Baseball Chairman for the league you wish
You should contact the League Baseball Chairman for the league you wish to enter approximately October - December
See Link - Leagues within each District - Based on your location, find the
District and League you should join:
-One of the first steps is to establish a Base School - This is a school that is
One of the first steps is to establish a Base School - This is a school that is not currently a Base School for an existing team. It is a school that you will
select many, if not most of your players from. Other Players who attend non
base high schools, who live closest to this base school must try out for
your team before another team.
See Link on Home Page - American Legion National Baseball Rules
- You will need to acquire a Home Field. Because of the level of play in
American Legion Baseball, the field needs to meet certain requirements
acceptable to the league you wish to join. As soon as possible investigate
what is needed to reserve the field (insurance, usage fees, etc). There is
normally competition for good fields. Perhaps your high school baseball
coach can help.
- Contact the nearest American Legion Post. Talk to the Post Commander
about sponsorship and any possible support
- Talk to the High School Baseball Coach of your proposed Base School.
