Best Practices for Local League Fundraising
Each year, local leagues around the country implement fundraising plans to help raise money to support league operations. In local league communities, donations come in a variety of forms –…
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Balancing Expectations that Are Both Age Appropriate and Realistic
There are few things more exciting than your children’s Little League® experience. As a parent, your emotions may run from anxiety to pride, from frustration over your child’s performance to…
Streaming and Webcasting Using the Internet: FAQs, Guidelines, and Policies
Local leagues and districts are welcome to share their Little League® activities via the Internet using webcasting and streaming platforms. If a league is self-producing a commercial-free webcast or contracting…
Sponsorship and Fundraising Manager: Local League Role
Sponsorships and donations from local businesses and organizations help provide the necessary funding for the local Little League® program to thrive. This support provides for lower registration fees from families, promotes local businesses,…
Creating a Calendar For Your Local League
Early organization is key in setting the tone for a successful Little League® season. A great way for league officials to jump start their planning is by developing a calendar…
Hey, Blue! – Aren’t the Hands Part of the Bat
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…
Situational Hitting 101
Content provided by USA Baseball. The ability to handle the bat, moving runners along and later driving them in, many times, will be the difference between winning and losing a…
Local League Finances: What Parents Need to Know
As a parent, it’s important to understand your local league’s financial operations, and we encourage all local leagues to be transparent with their finances. Since its inception, Little League® International…
Tips for Preparing to Host a Little League® Tournament
Hosting a regular season or district tournament can be a lot of fun, and an exciting event for the communities entering teams and fans, families, and friends coming to the…
Tips for Hosting a Local League Parents Meeting
Inviting parents to an open meeting after the new Board of Directors has been elected both welcomes and encourages adults to become actively engaged in your league’s activities. This meeting…