Today, I want to share my experience with setting up a little league in Henderson. It was a hell of a journey, let me tell you.
First, I gathered all the neighborhood kids who were interested. We had a good mix of ages and skill levels. Then, I started looking for a suitable location. We needed a space big enough for a makeshift baseball field.
Finding the Right Spot
- I checked out a few local parks, but they were either too crowded or didn’t have the right layout.
- Finally, I found an empty lot on Bickerstaff Rd. It wasn’t perfect, but it was spacious enough. I think I saw some apartment listings for this area, something like “1401 Bickerstaff Rd #2B-2BA-919SQFT.”
Next up, I needed some equipment. I managed to get some old bats, balls, and bases from friends and neighbors. We were all set to play, or so I thought.
Setting Up the Field
- We measured out the bases and created a diamond. It wasn’t regulation size, more like a tiny house version of a baseball field, but it worked for us.
- We used some old bedsheets as bases. Resourceful, right?
- I even found some flashcards online, maybe from Quizlet, to teach the kids some basic rules and terms.
Then came the actual games. We didn’t have any fancy scoreboards or anything, just a simple notebook to keep track. And you know what? The kids loved it! They were running around, hitting the ball, and just having a blast.
Dealing with Challenges
- One time, we had a little disagreement about the rules. We sat down, talked it out, and came to a consensus. Just like those activity books for primary school kids, we learned and revised as we went along.
- Another time, it started to rain mid-game. We all ran for cover under a nearby porch. It felt like we were in one of those tiny houses with a big porch, making the most of the small space.
We didn’t have any sponsors or official uniforms. But we had something better: pure, unadulterated fun. It reminded me of those Little Dragons nursery ads, where kids are just being kids in a simple, purpose-built setting.
Final Thoughts
Setting up this little league wasn’t easy. There were some data validation rules needed when I entered data about players or games in my Excel, and some things are just calculated automatically by its formula, it drove me crazy. But seeing the kids’ faces light up every time they played made it all worthwhile. It was a social construct in its purest form, just a bunch of us coming together to create something special.
We might not have had all the bells and whistles of a professional league, but we had heart. And that’s what matters, right? It was like those instant play games, no downloads or distractions, just pure, simple fun. And isn’t that what it’s all about?
Man, I’m so tired. I need a drink.
