As the first pitches of the new year are thrown worldwide, Little League is excited to announce the addition of a new teammate to the roster – a teammate that we expect will help all of our ballplayers be their best on the field. It is our pleasure to welcome POWERade as the official beverage of Little League Baseball and Softball. In addition to tasting great, POWERade helps players stay hydrated and energized throughout practices and games.

POWERade is the perfect partner for boys and girls looking to drink healthy and be healthy. With electrolytes, B-vitamins and great taste, each of POWERade’s great flavors gives boys and girls a thirst-quenching refreshment that will keep them on their game.

As the official beverage, POWERade and Little League will be a great double play combination on and off the field. Look for POWERade in the dugouts and concession stands at your local baseball and softball parks, and specially marked Little League Baseball and Softball cases of POWERade featuring Philadelphia’s all-star Ryan Howard at your local grocery stores.

And, for you Little League Baseball and Softball families, if you’re lucky enough to make it to Williamsport for the World Series, POWERade will be along for the ride, with a significant presence in the dugouts and in the sponsors’ “Fan Fun” area.

So, as you get ready to oil up the glove and practice a level swing, make sure your baseball and softball players follow the lead of power-hitting superstars like Ryan Howard and Vladimir Guerrero and power up with POWERade.

Please work with your local Coca-Cola representative to ensure your dugouts and concession stands are filled with POWERade for this upcoming season.

Good luck this season!