Awards Program
Following two years of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Little League® Awards Program returned for the 2022 season with an updated, modernized structure to honor its dedicated volunteers.…
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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…
League Official Resources
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Important Updates to the Little League® Child Protection Program for the 2025 Season
The safety and well-being of all participants remains the utmost priority for everyone at Little League® International and as local leagues and families gear up for the 2025 season, we…
Appropriate One-on-One Interactions vs. Prohibited One-on-One Interactions
Little League® Baseball and Softball emphasizes that volunteers should always follow basic safety procedures to limit one-on-one interactions, including use of the “buddy system.” Little League has expanded the Child…
Little League Abuse Awareness Training FAQs
All volunteers completing a background check must also complete Abuse Awareness Training annually. Little League® has developed its own training, which will be the course required for volunteers to complete.…
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…
Completing Umpire Background Checks Through the Little League® Umpire Registry
The Little League® Umpire Registry is a trusted and well-rounded online education and training resource for umpires. An added benefit for Umpire Registry members is the option to complete and…
Having a Plan Makes Game Days More Enjoyable
With more than 1,000 players and nearly 850 games played in a regular season, it is easy to imagine that an average game day in Arlington (Texas) Southwest Little League…
New Little League® Rulebook App Gives Mobile Access to Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies
In a continued effort to provide parents, volunteers, and league officials with a clear explanation and understanding of the official regulations, playing rules, and operating policies, Little League® has launched…