In today's rush, rush world of hurry up and running down to the city to catch a Seattle Sonics or Mariner game can get to be a hassle. Frequently one meets about 2 hrs. early so you can make it through the traffic and find a parking spot close to the event. Paying a 20 spot for the privilege of parking close to the arena. The event can be very anticlimactic when one of the teams puts up a lackluster performance and that's after spending $30 on pop, some garlic fries and a foot long hot dog. Then it's the mad rush to join the thousands of vehicles jamming the streets in attempt to vacate the area.
There's got to be a alternative! Something that doesn't take a whole lot of time, doesn't cost a lot of money and yet every bit as exciting as professional sports. Welcome to Woodinville Little League. Your local up and coming stars of tomorrow. Parking is never a hassle, it's free and you don't want to park right at the front gate. Your car hood will get dented by errant fly-balls! Little League is age specific and the most exciting is the 11-12 year olds, known as "Majors". At this point in their short sporting careers, the players want to be there, they're knowledgeable of the game, and the skill level is one to be admired.
A Little League game usually lasts 6 innings or about 2 hours.There are volunteer coaches who would put the pros to task, umpires who must know the game (as any situation that can be imagined, happens in a Little League game), and of course loud friendly fans! Being a family oriented organization, there's none of the belligerent behavior like in professional sports. Obscenities are non existent, but the fans are still boisterous and exuberant. The seats are close enough to hear the player interaction, and one can see the excitement in the players eyes as they come up to the plate. It's great to be able to enjoy a "professional" sport without all the negatives.
The Little League season is just starting all over the country and you can find a team in almost every city. The outlying cities travel a little more if they don't have enough teams, but just like the big boys, they enjoy the change of ball fields. After the season, these kids make up a City All Stars team that goes on to participate in the tournaments that lead to Williamsport for the Little League World Series.
You can still get a pop and a hot dog for less than $5.00. Parking is free, and the TV rating is PG-13! Bring a pen and purchase a souvenir ball, autographs are gladly given.
So, check out your nearest little league ball park, find out the schedule, pull up chair, and enjoy a game.
"Hey, isn't that your neighbors in the other bleachers?"
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