September - December
Print- Little League Tournament and Regular Season Pitching Rules Made the Same by Adoption of New RuleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 24, 2009) – Recent rule changes adopted by the Little League International Board of Directors will bring pitching rules for tournament baseball in line with the regular season rules. The changes were made after many district administrators and local Little League volunteers had requested the pitching rules become more consistent.
- Convenience through Keystrokes: Little League Launches Online CharteringSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 16, 2009) – To be a member of Little League, thousands of cities, towns, communities and neighborhoods throughout the world annually apply for a charter with Little League Baseball and Softball. When leagues prepare their applications to charter for the 2010 season, today’s technology will allow for process to be completed from a computer.
- Thanks, Folks: Derek Jeter Credits Parents for Support, SuccessSOUTH WILLIAMPORT, Pa. (Dec. 14, 2009) – Derek Jeter, Captain of the World Series Champion New York Yankees, was recently selected as the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Mr. Jeter, a Little League graduate whose parents were selected as the 2000 Little League Parents of the Year, is the ninth Major League Baseball player to receive this honor since SI created the award in 1954. Other Little League graduates also earning this special recogition include Tom Seaver, Carl Yastrzemski, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Orel Hershiser.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Sterling Grant, Former New Mexico District 2 AdministratorSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 29, 2009) - Sterling Grant, who served as New Mexico District 2 Administrator for 45 years, passed away on Monday. He was 87.
- New Jersey District 16 Administrator Dick Feldman Passes Away after Nearly 50 years as a Little League VolunteerSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 16, 2009) - Richard “Dick” Feldman, who served as New Jersey’s District 16 Administrator for 48 years, passed away on Monday. He was 85.
- Economic Development Grant to Benefit Construction of Little League’s Southeastern Region ComplexSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 10, 2009) – Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, and Jennifer Colvin, Director of Little League’s Southeastern Region, recently accepted grant funding approved by Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue and the OneGeorgia Authority.
- Little League Museum Accepting Toys for Tots DonationsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 1, 2009) – Anyone who would like to brighten the holiday for a local child can do so by bringing a new, unwrapped toy with a value of $10 or more to the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pa. This is the fourth year the museum and the local Toys for Tots program have teamed up to help make the holiday better for many area families.
- Little League International Relay for Life Team Holds Annual Yard SaleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 19, 2009) – The Little League International Walkers Relay for Life team hosted its fall yard sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Little League International complex in South Williamsport, raising $2,250 for the fight against cancer.
- Little League International Launches Facebook, Twitter Pages for Softball, Urban Initiative, Museum, Challenger and Teenage DivisionsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 16, 2009) - Earlier this year, Little League International entered the world of "social media" with the creation of Twitter and Facebook pages. Recently specialty Facebook and Twitter pages were created for Little League Softball, the Little League Urban Initiative, the Challenger Division, the Teenage baseball divisions, and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum.
- Little League Volunteers Biff Newnam, Denise Hosmer Receive Delaware Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer AwardsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 16, 2009) – Robert “Biff” Newnam’s overall commitment to his community, highlighted by his exemplary service as Little League’s Delaware District 1 Administrator, recently earned him recognition as a recipient of the Delaware Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award.
- From Baseball Diamonds to Super Speedways: Former Little League Baseball World Series Participant Gearing Up for Run at NASCAR GlorySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 17, 2009) - The summer of 2002 was no different than any other summer for most of us, but for Austin Dillon those few months were uniquely memorable. At 12 years old, the NASCAR driver did not have his sights set on the finish line. Instead, he was intent on driving his Forsyth County (N.C.) team to the Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.
- Dates and Sites for 2010 Little League World Series Tournaments AnnouncedSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 13, 2009) – The dates and sites for the eight Little League World Series tournaments in 2010 were approved today by 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.
- Former Texas District 24 Administrator Justo G. Lopez, Sr. PassesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Nov. 14, 2009) - Little League International mourns the passing of Justo G. Lopez, Jr., former Texas District 24 Administrator. Mr. Lopez, 78, of Brownsville, Texas, served as a District Administrator in the U.S. Southwest Region for more than 17 years, having begun his tenure in 1978.
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Host Fourth Annual Little League Challenger Division ClassicANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2009) – More than 600 Little League Challenger Division participants gathered at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, to participate in the Fourth Annual Bank of America Orange County Little League Challenger Division Classic.
- Wendy Thomson Named Assistant Region Director For Little League CanadaSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 9, 2009) – Wendy Thomson, a volunteer with the South Ottawa Little League for more than 16 years, has been named the Assistant Regional Director for Little League Canada, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Little League International, National Partners Meet at Annual Marketing SummitORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2009) – The annual Little League Baseball and Softball Sponsor Summit, recently concluded in Orlando, Fla. Among the topics discussed were the various ways that Little League’s national partners can continue to benefit the program’s 7,500 local leagues.
- Little League International Attends Annual NPF Owners MeetingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 4, 2009) – National Professional Fastpitch (NPF) softball recently held its annual owners meeting in Nashville, Tenn., with Sara Thompson, Softball Manager for Little League International and Nick Caringi, Little League International’s Senior Director of Operations and Education, presenting a report highlighting NPF’s partnership with the Little League Softball program.
- Stan Brown, Long-Time District Administrator, Former Little League International Advisory Board Member, Passes AwaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Nov. 5, 2009) - Little League International mourns the passing of Stanley F. Brown, Massachusetts District 15 Administrator, and a former member of the Little International Advisory Board. Mr. Brown, 81, of Danvers, Mass., served as a District Administrator in the U.S. Eastern Region for 48 years, having begun his tenure in 1964. He started his service to Little League as a founding member of the Danvers Little League and at the time of his death was the second-longest tenured District Administrator in the Little League program.
- Little League International Staff Brings Smiles on Trail of TreatsLEWISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 29, 2009) – Little League International employees Jocelyn Dalgarn, Candy Hein, and Annie Metarko recently represented Little League Baseball and Softball during the fifth annual “Trail of Treats” at the Best Western Hotel at the Country Cupboard in Lewisburg, Pa.
- Former Little League International Board Member Fred Taylor Passes AwaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 23, 2009) - Little League International mourns the passing of Frederick Taylor, a former member the Little League International Board of Directors.
- Little League Baseball World Series Earns SportsTravel AwardSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 22, 2009) – For the second time in the last three years, and fourth time overall, the Little League Baseball World Series has been recognized by SportsTravel, the sports world’s event magazine, and its readers as one of the top events in the world.
- The Land of Opportunity: Little League International Presents Eric Hilton with a Proclamation of Appreciation for his Endearing SupportSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 20, 2009) – Eric M. Hilton has achieved great success as an hotelier and positively-impacted many lives as a Director of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, yet it is Little League that has been his passion for nearly four decades.
- Three New Members Join Little League International Advisory BoardSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 23, 2009) – Long-time Little League District Administrators Joe Wendler and Robert Olson, Jr., and former District Administrator Rob Fitch today joined the Little League International Advisory Board it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, Little League International President and Chief Executive Officer.
- On the Road Again: Little League International Gearing Up for Little League Road Show SeasonSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 16, 2009) – The “Little League Road Show,” a training and education component of Little League Baseball and Softball, is gearing up for another year, and will again team with local volunteers to provide education and support to its chartered leagues through a series of clinics and seminars.
- All Bases Covered: Little League Volunteer Ernie Lewis Honored for His Dedication, Years of Service to Little LeagueSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT (Oct. 8, 2009) – Like a proud parent, Ernie Lewis nurtured and mentored Little Leagues in northern California for 40 years as a District Administrator, and immersed himself in the purpose and significance of the program as a member of the Little League International Board of Directors and the President’s Advisory Board. His impending retirement was recently recognized by his peers and fellow Little League volunteers.
- From the Little League World Series to the Major Leagues, Jason Marquis is Always Looking to Make His Best PitchSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 2, 2009) - In the 1991 Little League Baseball World Series, 12-year-old Jason Marquis led South Shore American Little League from Staten Island, N.Y., to a third-place finish. Now, a 10-year Major League Baseball veteran and a staple of the playoff-bound Colorado Rockies pitching staff, Jason has again affirmed that he and his teammates understand what it means to come ready to play.
- Playoff Experience: Quartet of Little League Baseball World Series Alums Playing in 2009 MLB PostseasonSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2009) – With the division races settled and the regular season now over, Major League Baseball turns its attention to the playoffs, where four Little League Baseball World Series alums were on the field.
- Liz DiLullo Brown Named to Marketing Position With Little League InternationalSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 1, 2009) – Liz DiLullo Brown has been named Senior Director of Marketing Partnerships for Little League International, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Monster Mash Baseball Bash October 24 At Peter J. McGovern Little League MuseumSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 1, 2009) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will host a night of games, crafts, stories, treats and haunted fun for children on Saturday, Oct. 24. The museum, part of the Little League International complex, will host the fifth annual Monster Mash Baseball Bash from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Quint-essential Experience: Little League Equals Family Time, Fun for Mora QuintupletsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 29, 2009) - Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman, Melvin Mora, knows what it is to grind out a 162-game season in the Major Leagues, and his wife, Gisel, understands the day-to-day grind that comes with having six children at home, including quintuplets, yet the couple makes time to volunteer in the Fallston (Md.) Little League.
- McGovern Little League Museum Offers Free Admission Saturday For Smithsonian Museum DaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 25, 2009) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be offering free admission Saturday (Sept. 26) as part of their participation in the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Doors will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors at museums and cultural institutions nationwide. To download your Museum Day Admission Card, which must be presented at participating institutions for free admission, visit the Smithsonian’s web site at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
- Former Little League Baseball World Series Player Colby Rasmus Having Solid Rookie Season for St. Louis CardinalsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 22, 2009) – Ten Years ago, Colby Rasmus from Phenix City, Ala., was looking back on a trip to the Little League Baseball World Series that ended with a loss in the World Championship game. Today, Colby is patrolling center field for the National League Central Division-leading St. Louis Cardinals with his attention focused on the Major League Baseball postseason.
- Little League Regional Headquarters Construction on ScheduleWARNER ROBINS, Ga. (Sept. 17, 2009) - Construction for the new Little League Southeastern Region headquarters is continuing on schedule, the project’s manager said Wednesday.
- Allstate Donates $4,800 to Little League Urban Initiative at Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 17, 2009) - As part of the 2009 Little League Baseball World Series’ (LLBWS) opening ceremonies in South Williamsport, Allstate and Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Rice made a donation to the Little League Urban Initiative.
- Let Your Fingers Do the TalkingSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2009) - Evolution of the wireless internet and its integration in various handheld electronic devices has placed news and information just a click, or a few key strokes away. Living in a world of blogs, Texting, e-mail, and instant messaging, Little League too has made the jump to “light speed” with the creation of its own Twitter and Facebook pages.
- Little League International, Baseball Factory to Host Youth Clinic and Skills ChallengeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2009) - The Little League Youth Clinic and Skills Challenge, powered by Baseball Factory, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa. Two clinics sessions, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., will be held at Little League Volunteer Stadium. The Little League Youth Clinic and Skills Challenge is an exclusive one-day instructional workout for Little League Baseball players that are league-age 11-12.
- Pitch In For Baseball: Getting Little Leagues Back in the GameSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 15, 2009) - Since 2005, Little League Baseball and Softball has partnered with a non-profit youth baseball and softball charity called Pitch In For Baseball® (www.pitchinforbaseball.org) to coordinate the collection and redistribution of new or “gently used” baseball and softball uniforms and equipment to programs and communities all around the U.S. and the world.
- Little League International Names Stephen Barr Director of Media RelationsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 2, 2009) – Stephen R. Barr has been named Director of Media Relations for Little League Baseball and Softball, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, Little League President and Chief Executive Officer.
