THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE LEAGUE IS TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE IN CHILDREN (USUALLY OF AGES FIVE TO TWELVE) THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF PROPERLY SUPERVISED AND COMPETITIVE BASEBALL: 1) GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, 2) UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR RULES, COACHES, AND UMPIRES, 3) COURAGE IN DEFEAT, 4) TOLERANCE AND MODESTY IN VICTORY, AND 5) A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AND TEAM PLAY. IN THE ATTAINMENT OF THIS OBJECTIVE, THE INSTILLING OF A DESIRE TO WIN, OR THE WINNING OF GAMES, IS TO BE THE SECONDARY OBJECTIVE.