January - April
Print- Volunteer Umpires Hone Their Skills at Little League Umpire SchoolSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 26, 2010) - More than 30 volunteer umpires from throughout the United States, and as far away as Hawaii and Japan, recently attended Little League Umpire School at Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of John Christensen, California District 52 AdministratorSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 26, 2010) - John Christensen, who served as California District 52 Administrator for more than 10 years and a Little League umpire for nearly 40 years, passed away on Saturday. He was 72.
- The Perfect Game Playing in Theatres NowLOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 19, 2010) – The Perfect Game, a feature film based on the extraordinary true story of the 1957 Monterrey Industrial Little League Baseball team, opened in 500 U.S. theatres on April 16 and centers on the first International team to win the Little League World Series in 1957 -- a feat it repeated the following year.
- Little League Urban Initiative to Organize State-Based Jamboree EventsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 19, 2010) – The Little League Urban Initiative was created to provide opportunities for communities in metropolitan areas to reap the benefits of having Little League in their neighborhoods. This year, that mission will be enhanced by local Urban Initiative leagues hosting games between fellow Urban Initiative leagues.
- Umpires Selected for the Eight Little League Baseball and Softball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 15, 2010) – The umpires who will be working the eight Little League World Series have been selected after going through a lengthy and stringent selection process. Appointment as a member of the umpiring crew for a World Series is the highest honor Little League Baseball and Softball can bestow on an umpire.
- More Than 200 Teams Charter 50-70 Pilot ProgramSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 15, 2010) - The 50-70 Pilot Program has received overwhelming support since it was announced in January, with more than 200 teams chartered for the 2010 season.
- ‘The Perfect Game’ Receiving Positive ReviewsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April, 15, 2010) - “The Perfect Game” makes its U.S. debut this week, and it already is receiving positive response from several movie critics.
- Format Change Coming to Little League Baseball World Series in 2010SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 14, 2010) – The 16 qualifying teams for the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series will be playing under a new format in 2010. The culmination of more than 16,000 games over eight weeks of Little League Baseball tournament play, this year’s World Series will be played utilizing a double-elimination format in the first round. Previously, the tournament was conducted using a pool play format to reach the quarterfinal round.
- ESPN to Expand Coverage of Little League Baseball Regional TournamentsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 12, 2010) – One of the most popular summer programming events on the ESPN family of networks, the Little League Baseball World Series, will see even more of its International Tournament televised with the announcement of expanded coverage by the cable network.
- Little League International, 3P Sports to Host Free Webinar on Prevention of Pitching Injuries, Performance ImprovementSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 12, 2010) – Little League International continues to enhance its education and training programs by expanding its repository of informational services available to coaches, players and parents. Aiding with the instruction of Little League pitchers is a relationship with 3P Sports.
- Little League Mourns the Loss of Poland's LeadersSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 10, 2010) -- Little League International mourns the loss of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and many of Poland's leaders in a plane crash in Russia.
- CNN.com Article Touts Merits of Little League Pitch CountSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 8, 2010) – A news article posted on the Health page at www.CNN.com, highlights many methods for maintaining a child’s health and well being. Little League’s Pitch Count is among the best practices noted in the story entitled Ways to help your children stay in the game injury-free.
- Little League Urban Initiative Creates Little League Baseball Camp ScholarshipSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 1, 2010) – For more than 10 years, the Little League Urban Initiative has created opportunities for children in urban and metropolitan neighborhoods throughout the United States to play Little League in their communities.
- 2010 Photo Contest to Allow Facebook Fans to Vote on EntriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 1, 2010) - The annual Little League Baseball and Softball Photo Contest will gather entries and award recognition to three photographers for their images depicting Little League Baseball and Softball activities. Winners will have their photographs displayed in the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, will be recognized on the Little League website and social media pages, as well as appearing in the Little Leaguer e-newsletter.
- Little League Offers Multiple Weeks of Baseball Camps at Three SitesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 31, 2010) – For any player who wants to improve their fundamentals while also developing new skills and sharing experiences with new friends, the Little League Baseball Camps provide that opportunity. Five weeks of camps are offered at two locations, Hillsgrove, Pa. and Bristol, Conn., and campers have six week-long camps available in South Williamsport, Pa.
- Urban Initiative Leagues in Stockton, Calif., Accept Donation to Softball ProgramsSTOCKTON, Calif. (March 29, 2010) – Little League Softball teams in Stockton, Calif., recently welcomed the donation of several softball bats from Rip-It Sporting Goods.
- Support of Team Brings Little League Coach Carey Ashton Special RecognitionSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 24, 2010) - Carey Ashton, a coach with Notre Dame de Grace Little League near Montreal, Quebec, Canada, recently receive accolades.
- Youth Baseball and Softball in Fayetteville, N.C., and Cumberland County Make Switch to Little LeagueSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 23, 2010) – The children in Fayetteville, N.C., will all be playing their youth baseball and softball under the Little League Baseball and Softball umbrella following a recent decision by the local parks and recreation organization.
- A Variety of Little League Sponsors, Licensees Participate in 25th Little League International CongressSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Mar. 22, 2010) - Many of Little League International’s national sponsors and more than 35 licensees were present in Lexington, Ky., for the 25th Little League International Congress. On Friday and Saturday, March 12-13, displays and demonstrations were made available to nearly 1,200 Little League volunteers and guests attending the event.
- Follow-Up: Changes Approved at International CongressSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 22, 2010) – Little League International has produced four documents that provide details on the recent changes to the Rules and Regulations, and to the Tournament Rules and Guidelines, as approved at the Little League International Congress by the delegates and the International Board of Directors. Each document includes an explanation on implement the changes, and other useful information.
- Little League Museum’s Eighth Annual Kid’s Day a SuccessSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 22, 2010) – There was something for every child to enjoy at the eighth annual Kid’s Day hosted by the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum on the Little League International complex in South Williamsport, Pa.
- 25th Little League International Congress Concludes in Lexington, Ky.SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 16, 2010) – The 25th Little League International Congress convened in Lexington, Ky., March 12-15, and for four days more than 460 delegates from the U.S. 50 states and more than 30 other countries debated and decided the direction of the Little League Baseball and Softball program for the next three years.
- Three Volunteers Honored at Little League Congress BanquetLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 15, 2010) – Three men who have spent many years of their life volunteering on behalf of Little League Baseball and Softball were honored this evening as part of the Chairman’s Banquet, the closing event of the 25th Little League International Congress in Lexington, Ky.
- Congress Passes, Board Approves, 17 of 19 Agenda ItemsLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 15, 2010) - The 25th Little League International Congress concluded in Lexington, Ky., tonight. Seventeen of 19 amendments to the Rules and Regulations were enacted, and former President George W. Bush addressed the delegates and guests at the final event.
- Volunteers Honored at Little League Congress EventLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13, 2010) – Several Little League Baseball and Softball volunteers were honored this afternoon at the District Volunteer Recognition Luncheon that is part of the 25th Annual International Congress being held in Lexington, Ky. The award recipients were honored in appreciation for their voluntary service that supports and perpetuates the ideals of Little League and for their commitment to the healthy development of children.
- Three Volunteers Nominated to Little League Board of DirectorsLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13, 2010) – Three regions elected new representatives to the Little League International Board of Directors during meetings today at the organization’s 25th International Congress in Lexington, Ky. Each of the new members were nominated to three-year terms by fellow District Administrators (DA) from their region in attendance at Congress.
- 25th Little League International Congress Convenes in Lexington, KYLEXINGTON, Ky. (March 12, 2010) – The 25th Little League International Congress is being held in Lexington, Ky., at the Lexington Convention Center. Nearly 500 delegates (District Administrators or their designees), plus about a thousand Assistant District Administrators, are attending. Little League International covers most of the travel expenses for the delegates, who hail from 30 countries.
- Little League International Mourns the Loss of Taylor JohnSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 9, 2010) – Little League International mourns the passing of Taylor John, a Little League graduate and talented singer who performed the National Anthem at the Little League Baseball World Series and recorded the song for use in Little Leagues around the country.
- Little League RULES! New PSAs promote Little League’s StrengthsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 8, 2010) – Three new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) currently airing on the ESPN family of networks are designed to promote some of the strengths of Little League, and the benefits of membership. The theme of the PSAs is “Little League RULES … for a reason.”
- Little League and Colleges Team Up For Softball DaysSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 5, 2010) - Little League Softball and many collegiate programs across the country have again teamed up to provide an opportunity for a complete softball experience by hosting a Little League Softball Day. The program was established to highlight the benefits of participating in Little League Softball while also showcasing the collegiate softball experience.
- Kelly Bowen Named to Position at Little League’s Southwestern RegionSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 5, 2010) – Kelly Bowen has been named Assistant Director of Little League’s Southwestern Region in Waco, Texas, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.
- Memphis Little League Accepts Funds Pledged for Development of Field FacilitySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 4, 2010) – Demiko Ervin, Director of the Little League Urban Initiative, recently traveled to Memphis, Tenn., where he presented Memphis Little League with a $20,000 pledge on behalf of American Honda Motor Company.
- Heavy Medal: Quintet of Former Little Leaguers Collect Olympic Gold, Three Silvers and a BronzeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 1, 2010) – The 21st Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, came to a close on Sunday with five Little League graduates earning one gold medal, three silver medals and a bronze.
- George W. Bush to Be Honored at Little League Congress EventSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 25, 2010) – George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, will be the honored guest at the 25th International Congress’s capstone event—the Chairman’s Banquet, Monday, March 15, at the Lexington (Ky.) Convention Center.
- Taking Ownership: Darien, Conn., Has Woven Little League into the Fabric of its CommunitySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 23, 2010) – For more than five decades, generations of parents and players in Darien, Conn., have embraced the ideals of Little League, and today Darien Little League (DLL), the largest chartered Little League program in the United States, serves as a well-respected model for what’s possible when a community comes together in support of Little League’s mission.
- West University Little League Recognized with Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach AwardSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 19, 2010) - West University Little League in Houston, Texas was recently selected as a 2010 Double-Goal Coach Award winner by the Positive Coaching Alliance.
- Smithsonian’s Roberto Clemente Exhibit Coming to Little League’s McGovern MuseumSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 18, 2010) – A traveling exhibit that chronicles the life of former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente will be on display at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport for two months beginning in September.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Kelly Kulina, Baseball Factory Senior Vice PresidentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Feb. 16, 2010) – Thomas “Kelly” Kulina, Senior Vice President of the Baseball Factory, passed away in October 2009. He was 48.
- Little League, 3P Sports Establish Relationship Aimed at Limiting Pitching InjuriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 16, 2010) - Little League International is pleased to announce that 3P Sports has joined its family of licensees. The 3P Sports Internet-based training program for youth pitchers employs video analysis, drills and conditioning. This educational tool for players, parents and coaches, created by Major League Pitching Coach and 3P Sports founder Rick Peterson, is designed to aid in the prevention of pitching-related injuries.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Robert Watson Sr. Former Connecticut District 5 AdministratorSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 11, 2010) - Robert Watson, Sr., who served as Connecticut District 5 Administrator for 30 years, passed away on Wednesday. He was 80.
- President Obama Meets 2009 Little League Baseball World Series ChampsWASHINGTON, 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.
Read the rest of the story... - Super Bowl Quarterback Drew Brees Was a Standout Little Leaguer before Turning to the GridironSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Drew Brees, quarterback of the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints, showed poise and percision on the National Football League’s grandest stage, yet his trip to the NFL Championship has traveled many roads, including the Little League route.
- Southeastern Region Personnel Begin Move to New OfficeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Feb. 8, 2010) – With their move into new offices already underway, Little League Baseball and Softball personnel are busy completing one of the final steps in the organization’s relocation of its Southeastern Region Headquarters from Gulfport, Fla. to Warner Robins, Ga.
- Little League International Mourns the Death of Little League Scorebook Developer Stanley HorowitzSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Feb. 5, 2010) – Stanley Horowitz, whose company - All Sports Publishing - developed customized scorebooks and lineup cards for Little League’s Baseball Regional and World Series Tournaments, passed away late last year. He was 75.
- Shifting Gears: NASCAR Great Kyle Petty Builds on Life Lessons Learned in Little League to Give Back to ChildrenSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 25, 2010) – The name “Petty” is synonymous with auto racing in America, so Kyle Petty knows the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, but he got his first taste of success in Little League.
- Fifth Annual World Challenger Jamboree Scheduled for May 2010SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 21, 2010) – Virginia District 8 will host the fifth annual “Challenger Little League Baseball World Jamboree” May 7-9, 2010 at the Azalea Little League Complex in Norfolk, Va. The jamboree will include games, tours, picnics and other special events.
- A Bigger Boost: Little League Expands Softball OpportunitiesSOUTH 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.
- Local Little Leagues Can Support Haiti Earthquake RecoverySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 19, 2010) - A number of local Little Leagues have inquired regarding support for the relief efforts in Haiti, as a result of the devastating earthquake there.
- Little League International Publications, Graphics Departments Create New Look for 2010 World Series LogosSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 15, 2010) – During the summer, one of the most recognizable sports images seen on television is the logo for the Little League Baseball World Series. The 2010 logo and similar logos for each of Little League’s other seven World Series tournaments will have distinctive, modern looks, compliments of the Little League International Publication and Graphics Departments.
- Little League International Introduces New “50-70” Pilot ProgramSOUTH 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.
- Leagues Chartered for the 50-70 Pilot Program
- Former Texas District 32 Administrator Melvin King Passes AwaySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 8, 2010) - Little League International mourns the passing of Melvin King, former Texas District 32 Administrator.
- Luck of the Draw: Little League International Opens Annual Little League Baseball World Series Ticket LotterySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 7, 2010) – The annual Little League Baseball World Series Ticket Lottery provides Little League fans with a chance to receive tickets to the World Championship Game of the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series, scheduled for Aug. 29.
- Chris Drury, Little League Baseball World Series Champion, Captain of NHL’s New York Rangers, to Play for Team USA in 2010 Winter OlympicsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 5, 2010) – Chris Drury pitched Trumbull (Conn.) National Little League to the 1989 Little League Baseball World Series championship as Little League celebrated its 50th anniversary season. Now, more than 20 years later, Mr. Drury hopes to be a part of another golden celebration as a member of the USA Men’s Hockey Team competing in the XXI Olympic Winter Games.
- 2009 Little League Baseball World Series Champions Ride Subway Restaurants Float in 2010 Tournament of Roses ParadeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 2, 2010) - On New Year's Day, members of the 2009 Little League Baseball World Series Champion Park View Little League (PVLL) team from Chula Vista, Calif., rode on the Subway Restaurants float in the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade.
