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Coaches, parents press Escalon rec staff on worn equipment, doubleheaders; Little League charter explored
Summary
Commissioners and community coaches raised recurring complaints about worn catcher's gear and scheduling doubleheaders for T‑ball. Staff said doubleheaders are kept to a minimum and the city is exploring a Little League charter but must secure neighboring league approval before proceeding.
Concerns about equipment quality, scheduling and long‑term governance for baseball and softball rec programs drew sustained discussion at the Aug. 6 Recreation Commission meeting.
Parents and coaches said shared equipment — especially catcher’s gear and shin guards — is often worn or missing functional straps, producing delays and pushing some parents or coaches to buy replacement gear. Recreation staff said city‑provided gear is basic and limited and that some parents do purchase specialized equipment for players who commit to positions like catcher.
“We take the feedback,” a recreation staff member said about equipment and scheduling comments, and explained that doubleheaders are used sparingly to accommodate unbalanced team counts: “The…
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