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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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J.D. Palatine (JDP) Batch and Manual Upload FAQs
The process works for a league that is still using the paper form of the Little League Official Volunteer Application. This process is not recommended because of the sensitivity of…
Awards Program
Following two years of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Little League® Awards Program returned for the 2022 season with an updated, modernized structure to honor its dedicated volunteers.…
Appropriate One-on-One Interactions vs. Prohibited One-on-One Interactions
Little League® Baseball and Softball emphasizes that volunteers should always follow basic safety procedures to limit one-on-one interactions, including use of the “buddy system.” Little League has expanded the Child…
Important Updates to the Little League® Child Protection Program for the 2025 Season
The safety and well-being of all participants remains the utmost priority for everyone at Little League® International and as local leagues and families gear up for the 2025 season, we…
Community Heroes of the Year
Starting in 2022, Little League International changed the structure of its volunteer award recognition program. Under the new structure, the previous volunteer recognition awards (including Volunteer, Softball Volunteer, Howard and…
Little League Abuse Awareness Training FAQs
All volunteers completing a background check must also complete Abuse Awareness Training annually. Little League® has developed its own training, which will be the course required for volunteers to complete.…
JDP/Sports Connect Integration FAQ’s
About the Integration Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero), the Official League Technology provider of Little League® Baseball and Softball, and J.D. Palatine (JDP), Little League’s Official Background Check Provider, have…
J.D. Palatine (JDP) and Sports Connect Integration FAQs
Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero), the Official League Technology provider of Little League® Baseball and Softball, and JDP, the provider of background check screening services for Little League, have integrated…
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Completing Umpire Background Checks Through the Little League® Umpire Registry
The Little League® Umpire Registry is a trusted and well-rounded online education and training resource for umpires. An added benefit for Umpire Registry members is the option to complete and…