[Blackknight]

I would like tro make a few comments.
Paintsville LL is one of the most respected programs in the State. Fact!
The Board and volunteers work as hard or harder than any anywhere. They do it year round.
It is reasons such as this, that they are chosen as much as they are to host not only Dist. tourneys, but State tourneys as well.
My son has been chosen as an All-Star 6 times in 2 different leagues and 4 different divisions. He has been to State tourneys 5 times. He has been apart of 2 State Champs teams and went on to play in 2 National Regional tourneys. We have been blessed.
Paintsville is as good as it gets when it comes to hosting.
I have been to Indy to watch LL tourneys and it is top notch, but not any better than the half dozen Ky. cities we played at. And at Fort Wayne....we actually asked if we could work on the fields and get them ready for games, as our kids were not accustomed to playing tourneys with inferior ground crews.
Every regular season game at PLL is prepared the same way they do for these tourneys. Field, concessions and all.
So...if you want to host...by all means, do so. PLL feelings will not be hurt, but if you think it will be a cake walk, Think about how much work your league puts in to everyday games.
How many volunteer hours it must take, and if your league is prepared to go that extra mile. It takes more than just saying we want it....you have to meant it till it hurts. Cause believe me.....there will be times that you will work til you are too tired to sleep, but have to be back at 7 a.m. the next morning and start all over.

It is true the PLL host a fine tournament. I have been at several State Tournaments in 3 states and participated both as a LL Official and as an Umpire, I would list PLL's dedication and volunteers amoung some of the best. I can remember times from the past when the District Officers have helped with the field work to aid PLL in keeping on schedule with games. We do have other Leagues in the District that are bidding for a shot at hosting District and State Tournaments, perhaps they will be given an opportunity to show their works. And believe me WORKS will be long and hard and many to host a tournamnet successfully. Congradulations to ALL teams going on to State. These are now District 7 representatives. :Thumbs:
As for the Umpire crew, they had worked 18-19 games during the tournament and collectively they have 77 years of experience, they are human and mistakes will be made. Years ago, I learned not to complain too much, because the replacement(s) might be worse.