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Each local league assembles team rosters for a given season by using a draft method approved by the Little League® International Charter Committee.
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Former National League MVP Jeff Bagwell to Receive Bill Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award
During a 15-year Major League Baseball career - all with the Houston Astros - Jeff Bagwell was among an elite class of hitters, and in 1994, became the fourth National…
Prepare
Preparing for the season includes the administrative responsibilities associated with operating your local league. Among these tasks are chartering for the coming season; election of the Board of Directors to…
Reviewing a League’s Constitution and Bylaws
Is it very important for District Administrators to impress upon their leagues the importance of understanding the significance of their constitution and bylaws documents. First, explain the distinction between the…
10 Things Every New Youth Baseball and Softball Coach Should Know
Once tryouts are completed, the player draft is completed, and rosters take shape, it's important to remember many parents and other volunteers are also taking their first steps into coaching.…
Little League® International Mourns the Loss of Former Indiana District 12 Administrator Ed “Ray” Harris
Little League® International remembers former Indiana District 12 Administrator Ed “Ray” Harris. He was 90. Mr. Harris, a native of Orange County, Indiana, was elected as Indiana District 12 Administrator…
Little League® Mourns the Loss of Anthony Varvaro, League President, MLB Player, and Port Authority Police Officer
Little League® International joins in the mourning of Anthony Varvaro, a 37-year-old father of four who was fatally struck on his way to work by a motorist driving the wrong…
Little League® Graduates Honored During 2023 ESPYS
A celebration of the best in sports, the ESPYS are a time to commemorate the past year in sports and recognize the major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading…
Operating Policies and Position Statements
Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League® program assists children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. In an effort to ensure these values are…
Little League® International Mourns the Passing of Former Pearl City (Hawaii) Little Leaguer®, Minor League Catcher Chace Numata
Little League® International remembers former Junior League Baseball World Series Champion Chace Numata from Hawaii’s Pearl City Little League. He was 27. “It is a sad time for all who…
Reflecting on a Historic Summer Of Softball in 2025
The 2024 Little League® season may have marked the celebration of 50 years of softball, but as we said at the end of that year, it was only the beginning…