Developing a Junior Umpire Program
Introducing teenagers to the craft of umpiring in Little League® expands the volunteer ranks in your league or district, while creating a fun way for young adults to learn leadership,…
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D.A. Standards — Safety
The district staff is integral in assisting its leagues in providing a safe and healthy environment for its players, parents, and volunteers around the world. D.A.s in the United States…
Prevent Bullying and Promote Emotional Wellness
Little League® Baseball and Softball updated the Child Protection Program prior to the 2021 season, which includes an added section on Bullying and Emotional Wellness. The policy was updated to…
Touching Base: How to Interact, and Share Information, with Local Leagues
This video features Beckie Lewis from California, District 48 sharing insight on how to interact, and share information, with local leagues. Little League’s greatest resource for training an education are…
Communication Tools to Promote and Share Your League
There are many communication tools and avenues that are free to use to promote your league. These require little or no experience and using them properly will not only promote…
Touching Base: Best Practices for Umpires; Boosting Local League Participation
This video features Brad Grasham from Alabama, District 8 sharing insight on best practices for umpires; boosting local league participation. Little League’s greatest resource for training an education are the…
Formal Training Makes Little League® Umpires Better
Little League® umpires are essential in shaping the experience of every Little Leaguer®. Striving to support the efforts of this core group of volunteers, Little League International offers a variety…
Don’t Let This Happen: Dealing With a Vindictive Parent
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
Tips for Being a Successful League President
Scott Latta has been a Little League® parent, coach, manager, division director, Board Member and, for more than a decade, President of Coon Rapids National Little League (CRNLL) in Minnesota.…
Make Your Opening Ceremonies a Unique and Memorable Event
You only get one Opening Ceremony a year, so make yours an event for the whole community. Reveling in the memories of years past and celebrating the season to come…