“Don’t Let This Happen to Your League” details a real-world scenario, how it has impacted a league, and how you might learn from it. This Don’t Let This Happen features…
Early organization is key in setting the tone for a successful Little League® season. A great way for league officials to jump start their planning is by developing a calendar…
You stepped up, and volunteered to coach a Little League® team. First, thank you! Without committed volunteers like you, local leagues would not be able to provide kids with the…
Following the unique, democratic process established by Little League International in the mid-1950s to help chart the future of the organization, the International Board of Directors officially approved six rule…
Through the winter months, even though baseball and softball are not on the minds of people in most parts of the country, local Little League programs and their dedicated groups of…
During the preseason, the opportunity for the local Little League® to market and promote itself is at its highest point. A strong volunteer base is at the center of every…
Methods for Existing Leagues It is recommended that managers not select more than eight players in a given age group. The team roster may be comprised of players of league…
Inviting parents to an open meeting after the new Board of Directors has been elected both welcomes and encourages adults to become actively engaged in your league’s activities. This meeting…
We’ve all heard that without umpires there are no official games, but too often the recruitment and training of new umpires are an afterthought in the operation of local leagues.…
More than 50 years ago, Victoria Roche made history as the first female to play in the Little League Baseball® World Series, competing with her teammates from Brussels (Belgium)…