Family and Friends

The Roberto Clemente Little League is made up of community members, and parents of children who play in the league. The involvement of parents within little leagues remains incredibly important. In addition to supplying little leaguers with necessary sports gear and equipment, they help fundraise, organize games, and coach young athletes.

Tee Ball players pose with their coaches

The Roberto Clemente Little League offers tee ball lessons to some of Newark’s youngest athletes. Coaches for teams like this are often the parents of those on the team, as the fathers pictured here are.

Crowd gathers on Luis López field to watch a game

What’s the point of a baseball game without a crowd there to watch? Community and family are an essential part of supporting young athletes in their games. Here, the Luis López field in Branch Brook Park is packed with community members and family as they come to watch a game.

Roberto Clemente Family Day photo

The Roberto Clemente Little League holds Family Day celebrations where families, kids and adults alike, assemble on the field to enjoy friendly sports competitions. Events like this are a means for families to come together, interact, and through doing so, build community.

Roberto Clemente Little League Staff pose for a picture

St. Columba Club del Barrio baseball cap