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The Little League Challenger Division® provides an opportunity for any child with an intellectual and/or physical challenge to play Little League®.
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The League Age Determination Date, Age Charts Decides a Player’s Division
Using detailed participation research, interviews, and real-world common sense, Little League® International learned that parents, players, and volunteers wanted to see Little League become, as a whole, a younger program,…
Game Play Guidelines for Buddies
The role of a Challenger Buddy during game play is to protect the Challenger player and to assist in any way necessary. Below are some general guidelines for assisting players while…
Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies
Each year, Little League® provides its constituent leagues with current Little League rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program. It is important for all…
Little League® Baseball and Softball Names 2019 Award Winners
All over the world, people dedicate countless hours to Little League® as volunteers. Every year, Little League is proud to recognize individuals for their dedication and commitment through the Little…
League Age Determination
Your player’s league age is determined by the Little League Baseball® and Little League Softball® Age Charts. The dates for baseball and softball are different, but each determines the division…
Rulebook App
Rulebook App updated for the 2026 season! The Rulebook app contains the Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies for all divisions of Baseball, Softball, and Challenger in one location.…
Decertified Bats FAQs
Receiving a notice that a bat has been decertified, especially in the middle of the season, is challenging, inconvenient, and disappointing for everyone. Little League® International is committed to sharing…
Little League® Diamond Leader Training
Little League® Diamond Leader Training NOTE: The Diamond Leader Training Program is now available in Spanish! Focused on ensuring children have a positive, well-rounded experience on and off the field,…
Martin Richard: A Little League® Legacy
8-year-old Martin Richard was tragically killed in the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing, but his message and spirit continue to live on through his local Little League®'s Challenger Division, which was…
Little League® International Remembers Florida District 5 Volunteer Charlie Brush
Little League® International mourns the passing of Charlie Brush, former District 5 Administrator from Pinellas Park, Fla. He was 99. Mr. Brush was known for promoting Little League® to as…