Category: Congress

At the core of the Little League® program is the more than one million volunteers who dedicate their time to providing children in their community with a fun and memorable experience. To celebrate their support and plan for the future of the organization, Little League International is pleased to once again bring all its volunteers […]

Following the unique, democratic process established by Little League International in the mid-1950s to help chart the future of the organization, the International Board of Directors officially approved six rule and regulation items to be implemented for the 2023 season, as voted on by District Administrators. These items were discussed and voted upon following the […]

After more than 30 years since it was last held in Williamsport, the 28th Little League® International Congress returned to the birthplace of Little League on June 10-13, 2022, as nearly a thousand District Administrators (D.A.s), volunteers, and other special guests gathered together to talk about the future of the Little League program. View All […]

James L. Easton, longtime Little League® supporter and founder of The Easton Foundations, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Peter O’Malley Distinguished Little League Ambassador Award as part of the 28th Little League International Congress celebration. First presented at the Little League International Congress in 1992, the Peter O’Malley Distinguished Little League Ambassador […]

For the first time in the history of the award, two District Administrators have been named as recipients of the Peter J. McGovern Distinguished Service Award as Joe Patterson (Texas District 31) and Plinio Castillo-Ruiz (Panama District 1) were recognized for their service during the 28th Little League International Congress in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Presented at […]

Little League® International has named Bob McKittrick, California District 38 Administrator, as the 2022 President’s Award recipient as part of the 28th Little League International Congress in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Presented at the Little League International Congress since 1987, the President’s Award recognizes an individual for their friendship, assistance, and leadership to the Little League program. […]

Little League® Baseball and Softball’s highest-level volunteers from around the world were honored for their service on Sunday, June 12, 2022, during a luncheon ceremony at The Genetti Hotel as part of the 28th Little League International Congress in Williamsport. Prior to Congress, each of Little League’s nine Region Directors (five U.S. and four International) have the […]

Little League® International has named Gerry Davis as the recipient of the 2022 Little League Chairman’s Award during the Opening Convocation of the 28th Little League International Congress. “Gerry Davis has been an incredible supporter of the Little League program over the past five years and has continued to find new ways to provide training, […]

In the wake of the tragic events that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, Little League® International has announced Uvalde (Texas) Little League as the recipient of the 2022 Carl E. Stotz Little League® Community Award. “The unspeakable and tragic event that occurred less than a month ago is […]

The 28th Little League® International Congress officially got underway with the Opening Convocation at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on June 10, 2022. Upon entry to the event, attendees were greeted with a performance by a quartet from the Williamsport Area High School, exemplifying another tremendous display of artistic talent within the local […]