Umpire Training Course
This course will support inexperienced and experienced umpires in learning the basics of umpiring Little League Baseball® and Softball. Designed to introduce learners to the basics of umpiring, the course…
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Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball West Region Tournaments
Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the West Region Tournaments across all divisions in 2026. *Designates Crew Chief Little League Baseball® – San Bernardino, Calif. Rick Alleman –…
A “Full-Count Conversation” with 2025 Little League Baseball® World Series Umpire, United States Marine Dwight Stephens
From the United States Marine Corps to standing behind the plate on the biggest stage in youth sports, Dwight Stephens’ road to umpiring at the 2025 Little League Baseball®…
A “Full-Count Conversation”: What’s Ahead for Little League® Umpires in 2026
The 2025 season marked another strong year for the Little League® Umpire Development Program. Thanks to the dedication and contributions of umpires at every level, we saw increased participation in…
A “Full-Count Conversation” on the Recruitment and Retention of Umpires
Volunteerism is at the core of the Little League® program, but beyond the need for coaches and managers, it’s the recruitment of new umpires and retaining umpires from previous seasons…
Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball Southeast Region Tournaments
Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the Southeast Region tournaments across all divisions in 2026. Little League Baseball® – Warner Robins, Ga. Todd Boyd – Greenville, N.C. …
2026 Tournament Umpire Applications Now Open
As many of us wrap up the 2025 season and look ahead to next year, we are excited to announce that umpires are now able to apply for 2026 Little…
From Volunteer Recruitment to Junior Umpire Programs: Local Leagues Share How They’re Growing the Game
Across the world, local league programs continue to find ways to grow the game. Whether it's through successful volunteer recruitment, junior umpire programs, community events, alumni engagement, or intentional inclusivity…
Umpires Set for the 2026 Little League® Baseball and Softball Southwest Region Tournaments
Little League® International has announced the umpires who will volunteer their time at each of the Southwest Region Tournaments across all divisions in 2026. *Designates Crew Chiefs Little League Baseball® – Waco, Texas Mark Brown – Santa…