Little League International requires all leagues and districts in the United States to conduct an annual background check, including a nationwide criminal search and a search of the National Sex Offender Registry. Little League preferred provider, J.D Palatine, has a Criminal File database that contains more than 600 million records, including criminal and sex offender registry records covering 50 states and the District of Columbia, meeting the current Little League Regulation 1(c) 8 & 9 requirement.
Player Safety
Volunteer Background Check Steps
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Step 1
Complete a Little League Volunteer Application and submit a government-issued photo ID.Learn More -
Step 2
Submit the Background Check.Learn More -
Step 3
Review the background check / volunteer application a with valid government issued photo ID.Learn More -
Step 4
Approving the background check.Learn More
Player Safety Resources
A Safety Awareness Program
Long the pacesetter in youth sports safety, Little League has again taken the lead with the development of ASAP…
Child Protection Program
All local Little Leagues are required to conduct background checks on managers, coaches, board of directors…
Additional Player Safety Resources
Little League efforts to create a safe and healthy environment for its players and volunteers, both on the field and off.