Safety Awareness Training Course
The safety and well-being of all participants in the Little League® program continues to be a top priority, and creating a safe, positive environment is a shared responsibility. Each season,…
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Communication Is Crucial to a Well-Run League
Good communication is a crucial aspect of a well-run league. It involves communicating with parents and volunteers in the league, but also communicating within the Board of Directors and the…
What is the criteria for becoming a certified Little League umpire?
There is not a certification requirement to become a Little League umpire. All Little League umpires are expected to be volunteers. Training on rules and mechanics are the responsibility of…
Background Checks Help Keep Predators Out of Your League
The safety and well-being of all participants in the Little League® program is paramount. The background check laws in your state may require that local Little League® programs complete additional action(s)…
LITTLE LEAGUE® INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES EDUCATION AND TRAINING WEBSITE: LITTLE LEAGUE UNIVERSITY
Little League® Baseball and Softball has launched the online destination of its new training and education platform, Little League University. LittleLeagueU.orgis designed to transform the way volunteers, league and district…
Questions and Answers About The Child Protection Program
Q1. What do we, as a league, have to do to comply so that we can be chartered for the next season? A: Since 2003, the local league has been…
“Little League® Days” Event Gets Players Back to the Field in Czech Republic
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 Pandemic has kept players, volunteers, and families away from the Little League® field, but now as health and government officials have eased restrictions…
Frequently Asked Background Check Questions
Below are frequently asked background check questions and answers that a District Staff and local Board of Directors should be aware of. What type of background check is required by…
Opening-Round Matchups Set for the 2025 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile
During the heart of the 66th National Little League® Week Celebration, and just one week after the anniversary of the first-ever Little League game on June 6, Little League International…
J.D. Palatine (JDP) FAQs
For many years, Little League International has paid for the first 125 free background checks for each local league and district. Those 125 free checks are now available through JDP,…