All volunteers are REQUIRED to complete a background check and Abuse Awareness training per Little League International Regulations. This includes board members, coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, dugout parents, or anyone volunteering in any other capacity. 

Here is how you complete the requirements: 

1) Background Check - Detailed Instructions Here
     - Login to Sports Connect
     - Click on "Volunteer" on the L hand pane
     - Follow the rest of the steps on the website. You will be required to ask questions and upload a copy of your Driver's License. 
     - Once completed, you will receive an email from J.D. Palantine (JDP) with a link to complete the next steps on their website.

2) Abuse Awareness Training
    - Go to https://usabdevelops.com/memberships/131/login and register as a user. When you register and are asked for Little League Affiliation, you will choose "Iowa District 5".
    - Complete the course "Abuse Awareness for Adults"
    - Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate. Please send this certificate to the designated player agent via email.

We are looking for 2024 Volunteers, Coaches & Umpires!

"Most people get excited about games, but I've got to be excited about practice, because that's my classroom." - Pat Summitt

Grandview is looking for volunteers to serve our Little League players for the 2024 season. We are looking for committed individuals to provide our players the opportunity to have fun and play the game they love.

Umpires:
 - We are looking for baseball and softball umpires. 
 - If you would like to umpire, please contact the following Umpires in Chiefs Jeff Carstens & Paul Clinton

Board Members:
- Paper sign-up is posted at GVLL right inside the main concession stand door. First meeting will be September 2024!
- If you would like to join the board and have questions, please call/text VP Trevor Ingram at 515-802-0808.
- You must pass a background check to join.
- Responsibilities include: Attendance to monthly meetings, weekly assigned grill/concession stand duty, and assignment to a major role (e.g. player agent, grounds crew, concession stand manager, IT, equipment manager, etc.).

Coaches:
- We are in need of coaches at multiple levels for the 2024 season. You can sign-up online when registering your player or by reaching out to the player agent.

 

Division	Ages	Description	Player Agent(s)	Email	Phone #
Senior Baseball	13-16	· Competitive league · Must try out to make a team · No/limited games on weeekends	Jeff Carstens Andrew Bash	[email protected] [email protected]	515-238-2125 515-822-5614
Junior Baseball	13-16	· Developmental league · 16-year-old’s not allowed to pitch in this league	Jeff Carstens Andrew Bash	[email protected] [email protected]	515-238-2125 515-822-5614
Major Baseball	10-12	· Competitive league · Must try out to make a team · No/limited games on weekends	Paul Clinton	[email protected]	515-783-6314
Western Baseball	10-12	· Developmental league	TJ Larson	[email protected]	515-745-5724
Intermediate Baseball	8-9	· First baseball division involving kid pitch	Danny Watson Jason Slaughter	[email protected] [email protected]	515-721-0156 515-556-3438
PeeWee Baseball	6-7	· Coach pitch · Volunteer umpires	Joey Gering	[email protected]	515-829-7883
Senior Softball	12-16	· No games on weekends	Maurene West	[email protected]	515-512-6640
Minor Softball	9-12	· No games on weekends Kid pitch	Tina Brunk	[email protected]	515-494-0635
PeeWee Softball	6-8	· Coach pitch	Meagan Denham	[email protected]	515-240-1962
T-Ball (Co-Ed)	4-5	· Bat off tee in beginning half and attempt off coach last half (tee available if needed)	Michelle Watson	[email protected]	515-729-8819
BamBam Ball (Co-Ed)	3	· Big bat & ball used · Season starts in May	Merry Kouang Darcy Luna	[email protected] [email protected]	515.339.3972 515.979.1109

 

 

Concession Stand:
- We run 2 concession stands at Grandview LL open on weekdays and Saturdays during games.
- Volunteer hours can be counted towards silver chord hours.
- Anyone 14 and older can volunteer. 

ALL VOLUNTEER MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND COMPLETE SEXUAL ABUSE/SAFESPORT TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY LITTLE LEAGUE.