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.

Team Spirit & Volunteerism Month

Themes: Team Pride, volunteerism, community
National Tie-ins: Volunteer Month, Earth Day, Opening Day (often)

• Team Pride Selfie
  Take a photo wearing team colors or spirit gear.
• Volunteer Moment (Action)
  Participate in a team or community clean-up (field prep, park cleanup).
• Earth Day Action (Photo)
  Pick up trash or recycle at home or school.
• Team Cheer or Chant (Writing/Video)
  Create a short cheer promoting teamwork.
• Favorite Baseball Rule (Research)
  Research a baseball rule kids often misunderstand and explain it.
• Volunteer Thank-You (Writing)
  Write a thank-you note to a coach or volunteer.

Volunteer appreciation week
April 19 - 25, 2026

Tracking 

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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.