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 from 11 Countries Represent Their Communities at the 2026 Little League® Europe and Africa Region Umpire Clinic
With the 2026 season heating up, Little League® umpires from 11 different countries across the Europe and Africa Region made their way to the Little League Baseball European Leadership Training Center in Kutno, Poland,…
A “Full-Count Conversation” on Leading Umpires at the Local Level
At the beginning of every Little League® season, umpires step back onto the field ready to call games with confidence and consistency. Behind every call is preparation, mentorship, and a commitment to constant improvement. To better understand how…
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®…
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. …
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…
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…
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…