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Q: What does “KAU” stand for? Q: What does “KAU” stand for? A: When KAU was founded in 1952, it offered baseball programs for children in the Kennett Square, Avondale and Unionville areas, thus it was named “KAU Little League”. With the growth of the Avondale and West Grove areas over the years, a separate Avon Grove Area Little League program was started so KAU Little League is now for children in the Kennett or Unionville school districts but the original name has not changed. Q: Is KAU Little League operated by the local borough or township? A: No, KAU Little League is an independent, non-profit, charter-member of the national Little League program headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and goverened by a local, voluntary board of directors. Q: Who can play on KAU teams? A: Boys and girls, ages 5-18 who live in the Kennett or Unionville School Districts are eligible to play. Q: What programs are available for children of different ages? A: T-Ball: boys and girls ages 5-6, Q: Why are parents expected to volunteer to work in the concession stand? A: KAU registration fees only cover a portion of the costs of operating the league. The concession stand provides significant funding to buy equipment, uniforms, etc. KAU is an all-volunteer non-profit organization with no paid staff so we depend on parents to help make our league a success. Q: Are umpires for KAU paid or volunteer? A: Umpires for all Major and Minor division games are unpaid volunteers who offer their time and talent so the kids can play baseball. Parents and spectators should never argue calls made by the umpires or make derogatory comments. Q: Who should I contact if I am interested in volunteering to umpire games? A: Don Burich (e-mail Don Burich) is the league's Umpire-In-Chief. Q: Who runs the league? A: KAU is run by a voluntary 11-person board of directors elected annually from the membership to oversee all aspects of the league. Q: How many children participate in KAU programs? A: Over 500 children participate on 43 KAU baseball, t-ball and softball teams in 2004. Q: When will team photos be taken? A: Team photos are typically taken in mid April (date to be announced) at the KAU Little League fields. See your team manager or game schedule for your team's time. In case of bad weather, team photos will be taken at the Kennett High Schools. Q: Where are KAU Junior and Senior League home games played? A: The KAU Senior Field is just west of the Kennett High School. From the intersection of Union and South streets in front of the High School, take South Street west past the Landhope Minor Cs convenience store, past Center Street and Harvey Circle (twice) and just before the street curves left, turn right into the alley that leads to the field. Q: If a parent has a concern about a team manager, coach or other players on their child’s team, who should they contact? A: Parents are always encouraged to discuss any concerns with their team manager first. If that does not resolve the issue, then parents may contact Steve Matranga (smatranga@eaglemg.com) VP of KAU Baseball. Q: What can be done about unruly spectators at games? A: Umpires may stop the game and require that any unruly spectators leave the area immediately before the game continues. All parents and spectators are expected to comply with the KAU Code of Conduct that is posted on this website and at the concession stand at the little league fields.
A: KAU offers fall baseball ("fall-ball") programs for boys and girls ages 10-15 in September and October each year.
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