Tag: 2017

Little League® International Announces Zionsville, Indiana, as New Home for Central Region Headquarters

Following a 14-month selection process, Little League® International has officially announced Zionsville, Ind., as the new permanent home for the Central Region Headquarters. The decision was made during the Little League […]

Dates Announced for the 2018 Little League® World Series Tournaments

The official dates for the 2018 Little League® World Series Tournaments were approved on Friday, Nov. 10, at the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors. “With […]

Annual Kids’ Day Event Set for November 18 at World of Little League® Museum

Appearances by Whyatt from ‘Super Why and PBS Kids’ and Little League’s official mascot, Dugout, highlight the day’s festivities. The World of Little League® Museum will be hosting its annual Kids’ Day on […]

I Stressed Over My Son’s “Failure.” He Did Not.

I was well aware that baseball is considered a sport of failure. A player gets just three hits in 10 at-bats, and he is successful. During my son’s third year […]

Little League® Offers Continued Support of Youngest Divisions of Baseball and Softball

Through newly developed online chartering, Little League will gather additional Minor Division information to further support local league coaches and volunteers. In an effort to continue supporting the youngest levels […]

Little League® Q&A: Ken Eriksen: USA Softball Women’s National Team and University of South Florida Head Coach

Ken Eriksen is the head softball coach for USA Softball’s Women’s National Team and at the University of South Florida (USF). An All-Region baseball player at USF, he began playing […]

Dr. Creighton J. Hale: Official Obituary

Dr. Creighton J. Hale, 93, of Loyalsock Township, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Gatehouse in Divine Providence Hospital. He was born February 18, 1924 in Hardy, Neb. […]

Little League® International Mourns the Passing of Dr. Creighton J. Hale, Former Little League President and CEO

  Little League® International is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Creighton J. Hale, a titan of the youth sports industry, accomplished safety innovator, and former President and […]

April Meehleder Named Little League® Western Region Director

Little League® International is pleased to announce that April Meehleder has officially been named the new Little League Western Region Director. Ms. Meehleder, who has served as the Assistant Region Director […]

Little League® Welcomes Phillies, Mets to Williamsport to Play in Second “MLB Little League Classic” on August 19

Ancillary Activities, Including Visiting the 2018 Little League Baseball® World Series, Will Model Inaugural Special Regular Season Event Held in August 2017 Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball […]