Tag: All Regions,Central Region,Great Lakes Region,Midwest Region,US Regions

NatureSweet® and Little League® Teaming Up to Support Local Leagues and Families

As local Little League® programs around the world are gearing up and celebrating their Opening Days, NatureSweet® is teaming up with Little League for an exciting season as “The Official Snacking Vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.” “We are thrilled to work with our partners at NatureSweet as we continue to find new ways […]

Little League® International remembers, John Roll, former Kentucky Districts 5 and 1 Administrator and the first Little League volunteer from the state of Kentucky to be elected as a Central Region field representative to the Little League International Board of Directors. He was 78. Mr. Roll, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, was a resident of […]

Little League® and adidas Agree to Multi-Year Extension Through 2027

After serving as the Official Uniform, Footwear, and Coaches Apparel Supplier of Little League® and the Little League World Series since 2019, adidas has agreed to a multi-year extension with the world’s largest youth sport program, committing their support to the non-profit organization through 2027. As part of the partnership over the past five years, […]

2024 Little League® World Series Schedules, Website, App Now Available

With just a few months to go until the official kickoff of the Little League® International Tournament season, the official schedules, websites, and mobile app for the 2024 Little League World Series are now available for fans to enjoy. This year’s slate of fun and exciting action will once again include more than 340 baseball […]

2024 Little League® Central Region Tournament Umpires Announced

Little League® International has announced the volunteers who will serve as umpires at each of the Central Region tournaments across all divisions in 2024: Little League Baseball® – Whitestown, Ind. (Aug. 2-9, 2024) Larry Babcock – Indiana District 1 John Budnik – Michigan District 9 Alex Hufford – Michigan District 2 Andrew Kelly – Michigan […]

Little League® Urban Initiative Jamborees Set for 2024 After Record-Setting Year

Following a record-setting year in 2023, the Little League® Urban Initiative Jamborees are set to return with seven events scheduled across the United States for the 2024 season. In its second year back since the pandemic, the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree events saw record performances in 2023, including the largest softball event in the program’s […]

2024 Little League® World Series Umpires Announced

More than 100 dedicated umpires have been selected to volunteer across the seven Little League® World Series events in 2024. “Being named an umpire at one of our seven World Series events is an honor that thousands of Little League umpires strive for each year and has long been known as an opportunity to showcase […]

“Dear Girls with Game” – Chris Downs

Dear Girls With Game, For decades, I’ve not only served as an employee for Little League, but have also volunteered at both the local and district levels, just as millions of other adults have done over the years in an effort toward making the Little League experience uniquely special for all kids. One such period […]

“Dear Girls with Game” – Lauren Rude

Dear Girls with Game,  When you sit in the dugout, surrounded by your teammates, waiting to run out onto the field for the first pitch of the game – what’s running through your mind? Some people are thinking of all the recent advice they might have received from their coach, and others might be visualizing […]

Little League® Launches #GWG50 Grant Program

As part of our continued commitment to female inclusion within our program, as well as another milestone with the Girls with Game 50 Celebration in 2024, we are pleased to announce the launch of its #GWG50 Grant Program with a commitment of grant-making and scholarship funding opportunities. Focused on providing local leagues and volunteers with […]