President Obama Meets 2009 Little League Baseball World Series Champs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 8, 2010) - The 2009 Little League Baseball World Series Champions from Park View Little League in Chula Vista, Calif., traveled cross-country to Washington, D.C., for a visit to the White House and a face-to-face meeting with President Barack Obama. The team came bearing gifts, including a green-and-white Park View Little League jersey for the President with “Obama” written across the back. The team also enjoyed a tour of the White House and a visit to the Capitol building.

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A Bigger Boost: Little League Expands Softball Opportunities
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 21, 2010) - In 2009, responding to requests for an easier approach to organize softball tournaments – even during the regular season – Little League International announced the Expanded Softball Special Games Guide. This year, the opportunities have been enhanced even more.

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Little League International Introduces New “50-70” Pilot Program
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 11, 2010) – Ever since Little League debuted baseball for teenagers 50 years ago, the standard infield has featured a pitching distance of 60 feet, six inches, and base paths of 90 feet – the same size as a professional baseball infield.

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