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Clarifications and Enhancements Highlight 2026 Little League® Rule and Regulation Updates
In an effort to strengthen the player experience and provide additional guidance to the local league volunteers who operate the program, a number of clarifications and enhancements have been made…
Rule 9.00: The Umpire FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 9.00 – The Umpire. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email Stu Hartenstein,…
Rule 6.00: The Batter FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 6.00 – The Batter. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email Stu Hartenstein,…
About the Challenger Division
What is the Little League Challenger Program? The Little League Challenger Program is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Who can participate in the…
New Little League Patch FAQs
New for 2022, Little League® International has established a new, unified patch that reflects all levels of the program. This patch, which matches our new Little League logo, can be…
Community
We are committed to the development and growth of community within Little League.® WRITING THE STORY OF little league SINCE 1939 Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1939, and alive today…
Waivers: What Parents Need to Know
One of the reasons Little League® has been successful for over seven decades is because of the rules established that all local leagues must follow, and the means in which…
Safety Spotlight: Protecting Your Children’s Arms
Pitch count. Thresholds. Days rest. To any Little League® parent, these are familiar terms, especially for those who have children who are pitchers. And, while coaches are concerned with what…
The Draft: Manager and Coach Options
A draft option is an agreement between a manager and the Player Agent covering a special condition. There are four options available through the approved Little League® draft process. Brother/Sister…
Game Control vs. General In Charge
The umpire is fundamental to the games of baseball and softball. But, how the umpire presents himself or herself will go a long way in determining how coaches, players, and…