Things to Know From Little League®: July 2017

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Each month, Little League® International is providing a quick look at important information and events for the month ahead. We invite you to review and share with your colleagues and friends. Another great resource for keeping up to date on Little League’s latest training and educational efforts is Little League University. Designed for volunteers, league and District Administrators, coaches, and parents, this free website is a wonderful portal for experiencing and learning about the Little League.

Annual Luncheon Officially Kicks Off the 2017 Little League®World Series

 

Little League® International officially kicked off the 2017 Little League World Series season at its annual Little League Baseball® World Series Luncheon with the announcement of the 2017 Little League Baseball World Series schedule and first-round match-ups. The Luncheon took place on June 15 as a celebration of National Little League Week (held in the second full week of June). Along with the full schedule and bracket for the LLBWS, the official Team Host pairings and 2017 Hall of Excellence recipients were announced. For all the information surrounding the 2017 Little League Baseball World Series, as well as all six of the other Little League World Series events, visit LLBWS.org.

Little League® Creates Video Resources to Help Local League Operations

 

In order to assist with the chaos of tournament season, Little League International has put together a series of educational video resources to help local leagues with their tournament operations. From tournament FAQ videos on Residency and Eligibility to understanding how to upload your tournament affidavit, Little League University and Videos.LittleLeague.org provide local leagues with useful tips from Little Leagues Regional Directors to help get ready for the heart of the tournament season.

 

Important Reminders for Local League Operations

Here are some of the important things that your league should be considering this month, and some resources from Little League University to help guide the way. For these tips, as well as additional information, be sure to visit LittleLeagueU.org and continue to check out the Little League Bulletin Board in the Little League Notebook each month.

Continue To Provide Regular Season Opportunities, Even During Tournament Action

While Tournament season in full swing, local leagues do not have to finish their regular season activities all together. As the season comes to an end, local leagues are encouraged to plan for end-of-season special games and begin conversations among your members about potentials postseason opportunities like Second Season.

Understand What’s Coming from The USA Baseball USABat Standard in 2018

With the implementation of the new USA Baseball Bat Standard in 2018, Little League® International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information. The landing page, found at LittleLeague.org/BatInfo, includes the latest bat information, current Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers and licensed bat lists. Any additional questions can be sent to [email protected].

Find New Ways to Promote Little League® Registration and Increase Awareness

It’s never too early to starting thinking about your next Little League® season, and the summer and fall, in the window when your league is done playing but the fun memories from a successful season are still fresh in everyone’s mind, is a great time to get a jump on registration for the next year. There are plenty of fun ways to promote your local Little League, and share the variety of reasons why being a part of the program can be an influential part of a child’s life.