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Little Leaguers® Can Dual Roster, Play on Multiple Little League® Teams in the Same Season
Striving to provide its local leagues and communities with a Little League experience that offers additional opportunities to play, while maintaining the fun and integrity of the neighborhood program, the…
Umpires
For Umpires Prepare for Next Season by Attending an Upcoming Fall Umpire Training Event The First Step for Umpiring a Region or World Series Tournament Umpire Registry Featured Content Umpire…
10 Commonly Misinterpreted Little League® Rules
The playing rules governing organized baseball and softball have been evolving for nearly 150 years. The interpretation of some rules may be confusing if not fully explained. Since the first…
Associated Terms of Little League
Along with the typical language used in the game of baseball and softball, there are a number of terms and phrases unique to the Little League® program. A list of…
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…
Hey, Blue! – How ‘Bout An “Out” Call for Not Sliding
We will explain and define whether, or not, a base runner is required to slide into a base if a play at that base is imminent. The situation described below…
2025 Chartering and Insurance Enrollment Guide
As we look ahead to a new year, for so many families, your Little League fields are where your community comes alive. To get the 2025 season started, the chartering…
Batter Up Promotions
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Things to Know From Little League®: February 2017
Each month, Little League® International is providing a quick look at important information and events for the month ahead. We invite you to review and share with your colleagues and friends.…
Local League Finances: What Parents Need to Know
As a parent, it’s important to understand your local league’s financial operations, and we encourage all local leagues to be transparent with their finances. Since its inception, Little League® International…