Month: March 2019

2019 Europe and Africa Region Tournament Umpires Announced, Regional Clinic Held

The Little League® Europe and Africa Region officially announced its selection of umpires for the 2019 Europe and Africa Regional tournaments. In addition to announcing the selections, the region also […]

An Open Letter to the Out of Control Sports Parent Sitting Next to Me in the Stands

Dear Out of Control Sports Parent, You. Yeah, you. The one shouting “Get the rebound!” to your kid. The one with the heart palpitating so loudly that you cannot contain […]

2019 Little League® Days Offer Unique MLB Experiences to Children

With another exciting MLB season upon us with the earliest Opening Day in history, thousands of Little Leaguers will once again have a chance to enjoy the unique experience of […]

Girls With Game and a Positive Mental Attitude

By Liz DiLullo Brown, Senior Vice President and CMO The last few weeks we’ve celebrated the accomplishments and talent of “Girls with Game” across all of Little League’s digital platforms. […]

Teams from Massachusetts, Canada to Play in 2019 Little League Challenger Division® Exhibition Game at the LLBWS

Each summer during Championship Saturday of the Little League Baseball® World Series, two local Little League Challenger Division® programs are given the unique opportunity to play in a once-in-a-lifetime game […]

Exclusive Open House Set for Saturday, April 6 at the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store

On Saturday, April 6, visitors of the World of Little League®: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store, will have the unique opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes tours of the […]

Two Little League® World Series Coaches Win Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach Awards

Two iconic coaches from the 2018 Little League® World Series were recently recognized for their dedication to youth sports as winners of the 2019 National Double-Goal Coach® Award by the […]

MLB and Little League® Expand Relationship with Joint Sponsorship Agreement

To continue their combined efforts to enhance the games of baseball and softball, Major League Baseball will collaborate on sponsorship sales and management with Little League International In an expanded […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Peter Vardakas, former Pennsylvania Assistant District 22 Administrator. Mr. Vardakas, a resident of Plymouth Township, Pa., was a coach, and later President of […]

Umpire Assignments Announced for 2019 Little League® Eastern Region Tournaments

The Eastern Region Headquarters of Little League® Baseball and Softball has announced the umpire assignments for the 2019 Little League® Eastern Region tournaments. A total of 51 volunteer umpires have […]