MVLL is proud of its 2023 record. Thanks to MVYouth, the beautiful Penn Field was at the center of most of the action. MVLL kicked off our first ever local, indoor baseball pilot during February and March. Twenty-four children and six volunteer coaches participated and are eager to sign up again in 2024. Before the spring season began, the board created coaches screenings, manuals and a training. A needs-based scholarship fund and process was created. Through a combined effort from Vineyard Conservation Society, Nelson Mechanical, CPC funds and volunteers, MVLL installed water fillers at Veira Park and Penn Field. To increase competitive opportunities, we created three separate summer travel teams and reinstated the all-star games at Penn Field for the 8-13yr old divisions. The all-star game included fun/games for all kids, game announcers and a live singing of the national anthem. The Little League World Series returned to Penn Field in June 2023—we had a great community turnout in the stands. During MVLL play-off games at Penn Field, we brought back the tradition of honoring all players--from Tball-up--with pins, trophies, speeches, photos, etc. Through the summer and fall, MVLL partnered with Grand Slam baseball to host camps and pickup games at Penn Field. And . . . we finally now have signage directing families to Penn Field! Thank you to MVYouth for supporting a children's experience that has friendship, fun, fitness and fresh air at its core.