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A volunteer is any individual who is contributing time in support of the local league or district without receiving any form of compensation.
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Local League Parents Code of Conduct: Help Make Parents, Families, and Fans Accountable for their Behavior
The way parents and family members behave at youth sports games and practices has a significant impact on the player experience. Parents can set an example for Little Leaguers® by…
Registration Checklist for Local Leagues
There are a lot of moving parts that go into a successful Little League® Registration Day. Creating a registration checklist of actionable items to be completed prior to registration day…
Backyard Tip: Game of 21
Tee Ball is where many children and parents are first introduced to Little League® and baseball and softball. Coach Pitch is where the fundamentals really start to develop. This usually…
How to Recognize Your Team for a Fun, Good Season
There are so many ways that managers can say good job and place value on effort, achievement, and accomplishment without counting wins and losses. Every Little League® regular season, children…
How to Handle an Injured Player, Returning to Play After Injury
If a Little Leaguer® is injured during a game, practice, or other league-approved activity that may or may not require medical attention, league officials (manager/coach, Safety Officer, Player Agent, etc.)…
Looking Official: The Umpire Uniform
The Little League® Umpire uniform is unique. Unlike other Little League volunteers, umpires typically chose to officiate games after being involved at the local or district level in other capacities.…
Supportive Parents Are Critical to Team Chemistry
Coaching youth sports can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. Teaching children the fundamentals of the game, along with how to compete at an early…
Definition of the Little League® Strike Zone
The “strike zone” is the one area of baseball and softball that causes the most discussions, disagreements, concerns and frustrations. According to the current edition of Little League's Rules, Regulations,…
Preparing Local Little League Bylaws
Every local Little League® program is required to have an approved league constitution on file at its respective Regional Center. In support of the constitution, leagues are strongly advised to…
How to Develop a Productive Parent-Coach Relationship
For children to enjoy and grow from their Little League® experience, parents and coaches are expected to promote a healthy, team-oriented environment that is built on trust, commitment, and respect.…