Wrangell Little League needs volunteers before season opens April 1

The Wrangell Little League is preparing for a new season on the baseball diamond.

But first, they need a few more volunteers.

Little League player agent Kaelene Harrison said that while they’ve found almost all their head coaches, there are still a few open spots. “We just need to decide who’s coaching what,” she said last week.

The season runs April 1 through June 15.

In addition to coaches, the league was looking for volunteers to fill openings for assistant coaches, umpires and scorekeepers, as well as field maintenance and concession stand workers.

Coaches will oversee three teams of T-ball players ages 4-7, two teams of minors ages 7-10, two teams of majors ages 9-12, and one team of juniors ages 12-16. Two coaches will be assigned for each team.

On March 15, League President Brianna Schilling posted on the league’s Facebook page that registration is officially open through March 30. She encouraged parents and guardians to register children by completing a form available at City Market, Wrangell IGA or the elementary school office. They can also register online at https://playpass.com/wrangell-little-league.

Harrison said it hasn’t been decided whether the teams will travel and compete in tournaments this season, as the Wrangell league starts earlier than most teams in the area. It will depend on “if we can get kids to stick around and commit.”

Applicants for the coaching slots will need to pass background checks, be at least 18 years old, show they can handle responsibility, be on time for practice and games, and teach good sportsmanship, according to the league’s Facebook posting for volunteers. Having knowledge of the basics of baseball and experience in working with kids is preferable.

Registration fees are $40 for one player or $60 per family.

Anyone interested in filling any of the volunteer slots can contact Schilling at 907-305-0282, Harrison at 808-265-4482, or visit littleleague.org and select “West Region.”