The Player Draft: What Parents Need to Know
Once the tryout process is complete, the next step in preparing for the upcoming Little League® season is the player draft. A new team with fresh faces means added friends.…
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8 Helpful Tips for New Little League® Coaches
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…
Creating a Calendar For Your Local League
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…
Charter and Pay Insurance Premiums Early to Avoid a Lapse in Coverage
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…
Local League Draft Methods
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…
Tips for Hosting a Local League Parents Meeting
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…
Volunteer Recruitment Guide
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…
50 Years Later: Girls with Game® from the 1975 Little League Softball® World Series Return to Williamsport
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)…
Rule and Regulation Updates Beginning With the 2023 Little League® Season Announced Following Congress Voting
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…
Baseball Reflections with Malaika Underwood, USA Baseball Women’s National Team Assistant Coach
Ever since Malaika Underwood first began playing Little League®, the slogan her local league Tee Ball team adopted has inspired her to always pursue her baseball dreams – “where the…