GET IN THE GAME
BUILDING TEAMS  & COMMUNITY

As we kick off our new season, I’m excited to introduce our Season-Long Character & Team-Building Activity Calendar—a program designed to bring our entire California District 54 Little League family together both on and off the field.

Each month, we’ll step up to the plate with a theme inspired by national observances that highlight the core principles of Little League:

• Teamwork
• Fun
• Integrity
• Community
• Inclusion

Players, siblings, parents, coaches, and volunteers will all have the chance to get in the lineup through two ways to participate:  1) joining a league-wide event or 2) completing the activities individually at home or in the community.

Throughout the season, we’ll spotlight standout teams and players—celebrating big swings, small wins, and every act of character in between. Together, we’re ready to knock this season out of the park by building strong athletes, great teammates, and an even stronger community.

Purpose: The purpose of Get in the Game: Building Teams and Community is to unite players, families, and volunteers through meaningful activities that strengthen character, connection, and Little League values all season long.

Goal: The goal is to create a fun, baseball-themed yearlong program that builds teamwork, fosters community pride, and celebrates the positive impact our league makes both on and off the field.

Reading Suggestions 

Ages 5–7

• I Am Jackie Robinson – Brad Meltzer
• She Persisted in Sports – Chelsea Clinton
• The Most Magnificent Thing – Ashley Spires
• All Are Welcome – Alexandra Penfold

Ages 8–10

• Who Was Jackie Robinson? – Who HQ
• The Hero Two Doors Down – Sharon Robinson
  
• Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream by Deloris Jordan
  
• Kid Athletes: True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends
  Book by David Stable

Ages 11–14

• Soul Surfer – Bethany Hamilton
• Becoming Kareem – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• The Crossover – Kwame Alexander
• The Contract – Derek Jeter
• Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams – Lesa Cline-Ransome

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Individual challenges allow players to do one or more things through the course of the month.

March: Nutrition and Growth

• Research and create a balanced athlete meal plate.                                                                                  
• Take a selfie with a healthy snack.
• Demonstrate your warm-up or stretch routine.
• Set a hydration goal for the week.
• Share baseball art or a gear photo.

April — Team Spirit

• Wear team colors and take a picture.
• Help clean a park, field, or your room.
• Take a picture of you picking up trash or recycling.
• Draw your team cheer.
• Learn one baseball rule.

May: Sportsmanship

• Share a time you encouraged someone.
• Show an outdoor activity you enjoy.
• Give a teammate a compliment.
• Draw your favorite game moment.
• Learn one fact about a player who worked hard to improve.

June: Celebration

• Draw your proudest moment this season.
• Take a picture with a coach or volunteer.
• Do an outdoor adventure and take a photo.
• Take a team celebration photo.