http://www.littleleague.org/Page58514.aspx http://www.littleleague.org/Page58848.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 22, 2012) – Little League’s Southeastern Region has nominated one of its volunteers for election to the Little League International Board of Directors, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. The election took place at the Southeastern Regional Round Table meeting last weekend in Charlotte, N.C. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:32:46 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58847.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 21, 2012) - The 26th Little League International Congress, which will be part of the youth baseball organization’s year-long 75th Anniversary celebration, will be held April 11-14, 2014, in Minneapolis, Minn., Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, announced. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:52:37 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58840.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 15, 2012) - In November 2011, Little League International informed its local leagues that because of recent changes in several states’ positions regarding the availability of sex offender registry information, background checks conducted exclusively through LexisNexis did not satisfy Regulation I [c] [8] and [9]. As of 8 a.m. Eastern U.S. Time on Feb. 14, 2012, background checks conducted using LexisNexis once again satisify the regulation. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:25:20 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58842.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 16, 2012) - Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Andrews, the world’s foremost authority on pitching-related injuries and a member of the Little League International Board of Directors, has identified five main risk factors that contribute to arm injuries sustained by amateur pitchers. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:22:25 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58843.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 17, 2012) – Little League International mourns the passing today of not only one of the greatest baseball players of all time, but one of the finest gentlemen. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:15:50 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58833.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 6, 2011) - With the average high temperature exceeding 90 degrees from April through October, and an average of higher than 100 degrees in five of those months, the Kuwait Little League has been looking for a way to give the more than 350 children in their program a relief from the heat. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:49:29 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58832.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 6, 2011) - Two-time USA Softball Olympic gold medalist Michele Smith and Little League Baseball and Softball will again this spring team up for a series of clinics sponsored by Musco Sports Lighting, the official sports lighting system of Little League. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:54:31 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58841.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 16, 2012) – Non-profit organizations providing services for children are invited to participate in the 10th annual Kids’ Day at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum. There is no cost for any vendors interested in being a part of the event. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58709.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 10, 2012) - The 2012 Little League rulebooks have arrived and are available for purchase. As in previous years, the retail price for each of the three books (Baseball, Softball and Challenger Division) is $7 each. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:10:55 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58834.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 7, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing of former Guam District Administrator Gregorio “Greg” Acosta Calvo. He was 87. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:26:58 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58827.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 25, 2012) – Little League Baseball and Softball has always been at the forefront regarding the safety and well-being of children. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:44:07 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58831.aspx Little League International is mourning the passing on Wednesday of one of its most dedicated volunteers, George Cahill of Delaware. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:01:39 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58768.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Jan. 10, 2012) - Barry Larkin, a former National League Most Valuable Player and World Series Champion, has participated in various Little League-related functions over the years. Little League International applauds his recent election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:55:31 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58826.aspx SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2012) -- The first Regional Round Tables began this morning at the San Bernardino Hilton, a two-day event that will help guide the direction of the Little League movement for the next two years. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:16:27 GMT http://www.littleleague.org/Page58714.aspx SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 10, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative decided to move its Jamboree concept from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of two jamborees and new venues.<p>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:15:50 GMT