Sprague Little League Families –

The Salem-Keizer School District has informed Sprague Little League that we are not to be on the fields at Crossler Middle School any earlier than 6pm or we risk losing access entirely to the fields for the rest of the season. 

While we are trying to communicate with the school and school district about this situation, we want to make sure we abide by their rules. 

Because of this, please do not show up at the fields until 6pm.  It’s fine to show up in the parking lot before then and walk to the fields, but please do not actually step foot on the fields or in the dugouts until 6pm and your Manager or Coach tells you it’s OK.

With this in mind, it becomes even more important for parents to help Managers and Coaches with field preparation (lining the baselines and batters’ box, setting up bases, raking the fields and putting out garbage cans) as we will have even less time than before to safely and effectively warm up the players before starting our games.  It also means games will not start right at 6pm as we will need at least 15-20 minutes to prepare the fields, warm up the players and then start the game.

 As we work to resolve this unfortunate situation, we appreciate your patience and your support for our programs and our volunteers. If you are acquainted with any of the Crossler administrators or School Board members and know who might be an advocate for our League in this situation, please let us know.

 Thank you,

 Sprague Little League Board of Directors