General Information

Clayton Little League is a community-based program. By community-based, we mean that the program is intended for and focused on residents within the greater community area. International Little League standards require that an individual league boundary represent a population of no more than 20,000. In the case of Clayton Little League, this constitutes a boundary that primarily includes the corporate and planning districts of the Town of Clayton. Actual boundaries extend toward Archer's Lodge, Wilsons Mills, Cleveland, and the Wake County border.

There are several advantages of a community-based program. The most obvious is the community representation and community pride demonstrated during tournament play. In District 6, Clayton plays community teams from Garner, North Durham, South Durham, Wilson, Clinton, West Fayetteville, and Wilmington. In the state tournament, Clayton may face teams from communities anywhere from Murphy to Manteo.

Another advantage of a community-based program is it allows for players to play with other players whom they will play Middle School and High School baseball. The ability to play together from kindergarten through high schools strengthens the camaraderie, teamwork, and overall competitiveness of all the community team.

A community-based team also enhances the affordability of the programs for all youth, regardless of socio-economic status. Non-community based team often have travel expenses, field rentals, special insurance, and tournament fees which increase the per season costs to thousands of dollars. Clayton Little League provides it seasons, including full uniforms and 15 regular season games.

Another important advantage of a community-based program is that it allows members of the community to get to know one another. Parents spend a lot of time with the activities of their children, and spending it closer to home allows us more time with all the members of our families as well as our neighbors.

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