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Urban Initiative
The Little League® Urban Initiative currently operates within 220 leagues in nearly 90 cities across the United States. The Little League Urban Initiative was established in 1999 as a new…
Little League Rules, Regulations, and Policies
Each year, Little League® provides its constituent leagues with current Little League rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program. It is important for all…
Local Leagues, Districts Make 2023 Most Successful ASAP Year Ever
More than 93% of local leagues throughout the United States participated in the Little League® A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) in 2023, accounting for the largest-ever number of plan…
League Officials
For League Officials JDP Background Check Requirement and Abuse Awareness Training Starting in 2025, background checks for all volunteers are required to be conducted through J.D. Palantine (JDP) with other…
Don’t Let This Happen: People Give Face to the Worst in Youth Sports
In April 2016, cellphone video captured two men brawling during a youth baseball game, and those few seconds of video went viral. National and network news used those few seconds…
Little League® International Honors the Life and Legacy of W. Dwight Raiford, Former Chairman of the Little League International Board of Directors
Dwight Raiford has passed away at the age of 75. Mr. Raiford was a volunteer member of the Little League International Board of Directors for nearly 25 years, including three…
Little League® International Establishes New Executive Leadership Structure
A new executive leadership structure of Little League® International was established following the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors on Friday, November 9. The new…
Background Checks for Little League® Volunteers
From developing strict pitch count regulations in order to keep young arms healthy to the A Safety Awareness Program, providing a safe baseball and softball experience is paramount for Little…
Little League® International Board of Directors Member, Past-Chair, W. Dwight Raiford Retires from Board
After nearly 25 years of dedicated service as a volunteer member of the Little League® International Board of Directors, including a three-year term as Chairman, W. Dwight Raiford has officially…
Rule and Regulation Updates for 2025 Little League® Season Announced
In addition to the updates to both the Little League® Child Protection Program and Regulation II that were announced earlier this year, the official updates to Little League’s Official Regulations, Playing…