Tag: West Region

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 […]

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 […]

Pennsylvania and California Teams Set to Play in the 2026 Little League Challenger Division® Exhibition Game, Presented by Eggland’s Best

Teams from Berwyn, Pennsylvania, and Oakley, California, are set to compete in the 2026 Little League Challenger Division® Exhibition Game, Presented by Eggland’s Best, as part of championship weekend of […]

Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball West Region Tournaments

Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the West Region Tournaments across all divisions in 2026.   *Designates Crew Chief  Little League Baseball® – San Bernardino, Calif.  Rick Alleman – […]

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 […]

Little League® Diamond Leader Discussion: Hillary Schmidt

At Renton (Wash.) Little League, Hillary Schmidt’s coaching style is known for its energy, fun, and commitment to the development of each player, both as an athlete on the diamond […]

From Volunteer Recruitment to Junior Umpire Programs: Local Leagues Share How They’re Growing the Game

Across the world, local league programs continue to find ways to grow the game. Whether it’s through successful volunteer recruitment, junior umpire programs, community events, alumni engagement, or intentional inclusivity […]

Arizona Little Leaguer® Honors Late Father with Gameday Ritual, Wins Banana Boat® Contest

  Little Leaguers® across the globe run out onto their local Little League® fields, ready to make a game-saving play or hit a walk-off home run. To give themselves an […]

Six Innings with Gotham FC and Team USA Star Tierna Davidson

  Before making her international debut with the United States National Soccer Team (USWNT) in 2018, becoming a household name for soccer fans across the country, professional athlete Tierna Davidson […]

New Members Join Little League® International Advisory Board in 2025

Little League® International is pleased to announce the new members joining its Advisory Board following its fall board meeting in October 2025. Joining the board to represent the leagues within […]