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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Safe and Structured Training, Conditioning Protects Players
Keeping young players safe over a long season — and thus keeping them on a trajectory to keep improving over the long term — should be a coach’s top priority.…
Don’t Let This Happen: Concession Stand Calamity
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
Team Drills Are Beneficial at Any Age
Making team drills a part of practice serves a number of purposes. For younger players, it helps them stay active and prevents boredom. For older players, it’s a great way…
Staying Safe in the Sun
With summer in full swing, we look forward to enjoying a good game on a beautiful sunny day. Apart from making baseball and softball more pleasant, sunshine has many health…
Don’t Let This Happen: Approving a Volunteer With a Criminal Record
At Little League® International Headquarters and in our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000 local leagues.…
Talking Points: 10 Things Parents Should Know about Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances
Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances include a wide range of substances from an array of medical disciplines and associated fields, and have been associated with potentially serious physical and psychiatric…
Don’t Let This Happen: Incorrect Completion of School Enrollment Form Leads to Ineligibility
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our…
Fundraising For Your Local League
It is the responsibility of each local Little League® to develop an annual plan for fundraising. Such fundraising efforts should consider the necessary operating budget of the local league, income…
How to Welcome Families in Financial Need into Your Local Little League® Program
Little League® is for everyone. While registration fees and equipment needs for youth activities are a reality, finding ways to ease financial burdens can help bring more people into your…