Tag: Local Leagues

Local League Officials Share Advice for Tournament Team Selection

Being selected to compete in the Little League® International Tournament is a dream that millions of kids have around the world each year, but it’s more than just being the best player or a random selection. While […]

Keeping the Regular Season Fun: Best Practices from Local Leagues

Fun is what makes the Little League® experience memorable for players, their families, and the volunteers who dedicate so many hours to the league. From Opening Ceremonies to community events and themed […]

Little League® Female District Administrators Share Their Volunteer Stories and Advice

Across all nine Little League® regions, approximately 500 District Administrators (D.A.) provide guidance to league officials and volunteers, ensuring each Little Leaguer® and their family has a fun and memorable […]

California League Honors Jackie Robinson with Week-Long Celebration

On April 15, 1947, a young Jackie Robinson ran out to take his position at first base in Brooklyn, New York, making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut. Donning what […]

Florida Little Leaguer® Emphasizes the Importance of Creating Space for Everyone to Play the Game They Love

  In 2021, eight-year-old Evangeline Iarossi from Palma Ceia Little League in Tampa, Florida, noticed an imbalance of playing opportunities for girls in her community. Her local league complex had […]

An Inside Look into How Local Leagues are Expanding Opportunities for Girls with Game®

Each March, in coordination with Women’s History Month, Little League® International joins its local programs from around the world to celebrate Girls with Game® Month to honor the incredible girls and women who have made the Little […]

A Field for Everyone: How West Brownsville (Texas) Little League Built a Space for Players With All Abilities

The impact that Little League® has on its volunteers often brings up a unique feeling, and when asked what the West Brownsville (Texas) Little League Challenger Division means to him, Dino Chavez didn’t hesitate.    “I hold a special place […]

Local Leagues Across Georgia District 8 Receive Financial Support Thanks to Anonymous $50K Donation

Thanks to the generous donation of $50,000 from an individual who had a memorable Little League® experience and wanted to benefit the Little Leaguers® in their community. The seven leagues […]

Local League Best Practices for Connecting with Your Community

For many families and volunteers joining a Little League® program, finding that sense of community both on and off the field is a major benefit. One of the organization’s five core values, Community is […]

An Inside Look into Successfully Run Little League® Player Evaluations and Drafts

Registration has closed, volunteers are being recruited and working through the background check process, and it is time for Little League® player evaluations and drafts in your local community. Also referred to […]