Making the Call: Your Decision to Umpire
Umpiring can be extraordinarily rewarding for a number of reasons. Foremost among them is that as a Little League® umpire, you serve the children and families in your community. Also,…
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Make Regular Equipment & Facility Check-Ups a Year-Round Endeavor for Your League or District
Preparing and maintaining playing equipment and facilities is a continual process. Knowing what to look for and when is the right time to repair, replace, and update should always be…
Don’t Let This Happen: Lack of Bylaws Governing Actions Detrimental to the League
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 the Purchasing Agent: Best Practices for Outfitting Your League with Equipment
One of the great thrills for Little Leaguers® is putting on the uniform and gripping a bat for the first time. As outlined in Rule 1 of the current year’s…
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…
Facility Safety Is a Year-Round Priority
Every local Little League® strives to provide a safe environment for the players, managers, coaches, umpires, and volunteers, but prioritizing safety at your facility does not stop at the field’s…
Criteria and Selection for Local League Volunteers
Little League® programs are always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate local Little League events and activities. Volunteers should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being,…
Public Address Announcer: Responsibilities and Suggested Practices
A local league may provide the opportunity to have a volunteer serve as Public Address (P.A.) Announcer during a game. To provide guidance and direction on how to perform these…
Field Maintenance Tips: What You Can Do to Improve the Playability, Durability of Your Little League® Field
Rob Guthrie, Turf and Groundskeeper for Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., manages each of the playing surfaces on the Little League Baseball and Softball complex, including two World Series…
Roles & Responsibilities of Local Board of Directors
Annually, the regular membership of each Little League® is required to meet and elect a Board of Directors. Following the election, the Board of Directors will meet and elect its…