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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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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…
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…
My child is nervous about going to tryouts for the first time. Does my child have to tryout to make it onto a Little League team?
In Little League, the term “tryout” is synonymous with evaluation, but it sounds a lot scarier to a child. During these required league functions, the skills of the children are…
NEW YORK YANKEES LEGENDARY PITCHER AND PANAMA-NATIVE MARIANO RIVERA TO BE ENSHRINED IN THE LITTLE LEAGUE® HALL OF EXCELLENCE
When Mariano Rivera started playing Little League Baseball® at Barrio Colon Little League in La Chorrea, Panama, in the 1980s, no one knew that he would go on to become…
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.…
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 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 University
Little League® Training Courses As the world’s largest youth sports organization, Little League® is committed to providing numerous training opportunities to equip volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to…
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…