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Any individual who intends to serve the local league or district in an official volunteer capacity that will include repetitive access to children is required to complete a Little League® Volunteer Application, which also acknowledges their consent to an annual nationwide background check.
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J.D. Palatine (JDP)
New for 2024: Important Updates to Little League's Child Protection Program Learn about two key enhancements to our Child Protection Program to help in our continued evolution and commitment to…
Little League® Background Screening Process
As a condition of service to the league, all managers, coaches, Board of Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league…
Mission Statement
Little League believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. One Team. One Little League. Joined together by one…
J.D. Palatine (JDP) and Sports Connect Integration FAQs
Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero), the Official League Technology provider of Little League® Baseball and Softball, and JDP, the provider of background check screening services for Little League, have integrated…
Little League® Background Checks Protect and Deter
Tony Richardson knows the importance of background checks. A member of the Little League® International Board of Directors (2014-2018), Mr. Richardson was elected as District Administrator in 1996, and has…
JDP/Sports Connect Integration FAQ’s
About the Integration Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero), the Official League Technology provider of Little League® Baseball and Softball, and J.D. Palatine (JDP), Little League’s Official Background Check Provider, have…
Build Your Plan
Each local Little League in the United States is unique to its community or neighborhood, but operating a safe and healthy program is a constant, common goal. To help guide…
State Laws on Background Checks for Local Leagues
New for 2024: Important Updates to Little League's Child Protection Program Learn about two key enhancements to our Child Protection Program to help in our continued evolution and commitment to…
Little League Baseball® Divisions
Little League Baseball® Divisions The Little League Baseball program includes divisions for all children, ages 4–16. Baseball divisions consist of the following programs: Tee Ball AGES 4-7 Tee Ball is…
Frequently Asked Background Check Questions
Below are frequently asked background check questions and answers that a District Staff and local Board of Directors should be aware of. What type of background check is required by…