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Friday April 19, 2024
Escanaba, Gladstone Little Leagues Cancel Season

After announcing plans two weeks ago to have local baseball and softball seasons, the Escanaba and Gladstone Little Leagues both reversed course on Tuesday and decided to cancel their plans. 

Despite the Upper Peninsula having few coronavirus cases, and the governor allowing gatherings of up to 100 people in dropping her Stay at Home order, local Little League leaders say there's too many unknowns to safely have a season.

The leagues also cited the numerous regulations that were included in Little League International, Inc., "2020 Season Resumption Guide". Many of the regulations, including requiring each kid to have his/her own equipment, and having to constantly disinfect equipment, were also factors in deciding to not give it a go this summer.

Norway, Kingsford, Iron Mountain, and Penokee Range Little Leagues also canceled their seasons over the weekend.

Both Delta County leagues said they would be refunding the registration fees that had been paid by parents who had already signed up their kids.

ESCANABA LITTLE LEAGUE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Escanaba Little League Board has come to the unfortunate determination that we cannot have a 2020 baseball/softball season this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
We considered a great number of factors in coming to this decision, and ultimately, though we all love the game and want our kids to have an amazing summer playing ball, we cannot do so while meeting every COVID-19 guideline. We want to ensure our players, coaches, and fans are safe and heathy.
 
Thank you for your patience and understanding in all of this. These are unprecedented times for all of us. In the upcoming week, we will be processing returns for registration. Once the change has been made, it will take up to five days to see a refund (though may be sooner). Again, we are grateful for your patience.
 
We look forward to our next season with you in 2021.


GLADSTONE LITTLE LEAGUE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Gladstone Little League has come to the unfortunate determination that we cannot have a 2020 baseball/softball season this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the guidelines set by Little League International to resume a season
 
We considered a great number of factors in coming to this decision, and ultimately, though we all love the game and want our kids to have an amazing summer playing ball, we cannot do so while meeting every COVID-19 guideline. We want to ensure our players, coaches, and fans are safe and heathy.
 
Thank you for your patience and understanding in all of this. These are unprecedented times for all of us. In the upcoming week, we will be processing returns for registration. Again, we are grateful for your patience.
 
We look forward to our next season with you in 2021.

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