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Children from the age of 4 through 16 are eligible to participate in the Little League® Baseball and Softball program.
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Tips for Conducting an Effective Pregame Plate Conference
One of the age-old nuances unique to baseball and softball is the pregame gathering between opposing team managers and umpires at home plate. This conference is designed to be brief,…
Doug Durling Appointed to Southeastern Region Volunteer Umpire Staff
Recently, the Southeastern Region Director, Jen Colvin announced that Doug Durling has been appointed to the Southeastern Region Volunteer Umpire Staff. The Volunteer Umpire Staff is lead by Umpire-in-Chief Marshall…
Six Innings Interview: Mental Well-Being Spotlight with MLB and Crisis Text Line
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called the youth mental health issues “the defining public health crisis of our time.” Weeks later, Major League Baseball (MLB) launched their…
Fan Information for the 2023 Little League® Region and World Series Tournaments
In July and August, there is nothing more thrilling than the fun and excitement surrounding the Little League® International Tournament, and we want all our fans to enjoy the most…
The Benefits of Coaching Other Youth Sports
Volunteering to coach different youth sports throughout the year is a simple and fun way to impact the children in your community, and improve your coaching acumen when you hit…
Pitch Smart Program
Little League® has always placed safety as a top priority, and is continually striving to provide children with healthy and safe baseball and softball opportunities. For more than a decade, the…
An Inside Look at Mamie Johnson Little League in Washington, D.C.
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson made a name for herself in the early 1950s when the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues signed her as their new right-handed pitcher. Since then, Johnson’s…
World of Little League® Museum Set to Reopen on March 23
With the spring season officially approaching, the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store is set to reopen starting on Thursday, March 23. The Museum was previously closed in…
2025 Little League® Photo Contest Now Open, Accepting Top Photos that Exemplify Values of the Program
As Little League® celebrates yet another birthday as the world’s largest and most trusted youth sports organization, it is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Photo Contest, giving…
Sponsorship: Best Practices for Local Leagues
Each year, local leagues around the country develop revenue plans to help raise money to support league operations. Communities, regardless of size or population, are commonly interested in supporting Little…