Prepare

Resource Guide

2022 Prepare - Resource Guide

Preparing for the season includes the administrative responsibilities associated with operating your local league. Among these tasks are chartering for the coming season; election of the Board of Directors to oversee operation of the league; reviewing and revising your local league bylaws; purchasing insurance coverage and ASAP program implementation; background checks; and budget development. Developed in coordination with the Little League® Resource Guide, training courses have been created to provide an overview of administrative responsibilities and best practices based on the seasonality of the local league.

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  • Annual Meeting

    Annual Meeting

    Discuss key issues, distribute important information, and vote on new board members.
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    Fiscal Year End

    Ensure fiscal awareness, accountability, and transparency for your league or district.
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  • Registration

    Registration & Recruitment

    Registration is a critical time to make sure your league activities get underway the right way.
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  • Chartering

    Chartering & Insurance

    Leagues are required to charter and insure all participating teams annually.
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BACKGROUND SCREENINGS:

Annual background screenings must be completed prior to the applicant assuming his/her duties for the current season. To assist local leagues, Little League International, through an agreement with JDP, provides each chartered U.S. league with 125 FREE searches. Background checks for all volunteers are required to be conducted through JDP, as other providers will not be accepted.

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    Sponsorship & Fundraising

    It is the responsibility of each local league to develop an annual plan for fundraising.
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    Uniforms

    A Little League uniform is one of the most meaningful items your league will purchase.
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    Background Checks

    Little League® places the highest value on the safety of all participants within the program.
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    Tryouts & Drafts

    All local programs are required to assign players to teams via a draft.
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    Selection & Training

    The local Board of Directors develops and implements the structure of each division.
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Volunteer Recruitment Guide

A strong volunteer base is at the center of every successful Little League program. From coaches to board members to umpires, every volunteer plays a part in providing a great Little League experience. During the preseason, the opportunity for the local Little League® to market and promote itself is at its highest point.

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