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The Little League® program is a collection of structured baseball and softball levels of play based on a player's league age. The Divisions of Little League ages range from 4-to-16.
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Don’t Let This Happen: Assuming a Combined Team Is Automatically Tournament Eligible
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…
Hey, Blue! – Protesting Unsportsmanlike Conduct
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters to rule on the unsportsmanlike conduct of stealing signs that results in the disqualification of a player, coach, manager, or…
Pre-Game Conference: Establishing an Effective Working Relationship
Little League® Umpires often work many games during the season, and quite often do not work with the same partner(s). To develop trust and continuity takes time, but getting to…
Registration Checklist for Local Leagues
There are a lot of moving parts that go into a successful Little League® Registration Day. Creating a registration checklist of actionable items to be completed prior to registration day…
Types of Waivers
Many leagues request waivers for various reasons throughout the year. There are many types of waivers for various reasons. Each local Little League program is unique and may require a…
Don’t Let This Happen: Registering Players From Outside League Boundaries
At Little League® International 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. Many…
Regular Season to Tournament: Rule Differences
During the Little League® International Tournament there are specific rules that are modified from those used during regular-season play. To be aware and understand how to apply and explain the…
Defining Interference and Obstruction
The terms interference and obstruction are often misunderstood and confused by managers, coaches, and umpires alike. Using the current edition of “Make the Right Call: The Casebook of Little League…
International Tournament Finances: What League Officials Need to Know
The Little League® International Tournament, that starts with Districts and leads to one of our World Series events, is just another way that your community can come together, make lifelong…
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…