Ripley Little League (RLL) is dedicated to supporting the development of life skills and personal character in the youth of our community through the enjoyment of the sport of baseball.

Core Objectives

To provide a healthy athletic environment in which our players can develop an appreciation for physical conditioning, healthy life choices and the skills to compete in baseball.

To provide an organized team environment in which our players can learn an appreciation for self-discipline, responsibility, accountability and teamwork.

To provide a positive nurturing and safe environment in which our players can learn an appreciation for sportsmanship, self-esteem, pride and integrity.

To improve the overall experience for players, parents, and coaches so as to create a culture that not only attracts player and volunteer participation, but keeps them coming back year after year.

RLL is charged with providing every day examples of the values upon which Little League was built: Character, Courage, and Loyalty.

Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball."

Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball and Softball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.

Founded in 1939; granted Federal Charter July 16, 1964, by unanimous act of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson as Public Law 88-378, 88th Congress H.R. 9234, and amended December 26, 1974, Public Law 93-551, 93rd Congress, H.R. 8864. Little League is tax exempt.

Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league. 

For more information on Little League's divisions of baseball and softball, contact the League Development Department, at 570-326-1921; or email: [email protected]

From Little League International website:  http://www.littleleague.org/learn/about/historyandmission/mission.htm