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Each local league assembles team rosters for a given season by using a draft method approved by the Little League® International Charter Committee.
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10 Things Every New Youth Baseball and Softball Coach Should Know
Once tryouts are completed, the player draft is completed, and rosters take shape, it's important to remember many parents and other volunteers are also taking their first steps into coaching.…
Don’t Let This Happen: Adding an Out-of-Territory Player After Registration
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…
Tips for Hosting a Local League Parents Meeting
Inviting parents to an open meeting after the new Board of Directors has been elected both welcomes and encourages adults to become actively engaged in your league’s activities. This meeting…
Three Skills to Evaluate During Player Tryouts
Each player tryout will showcase basic skills. So, whether you are a baseball or softball manager, consider the types of drills that are being executed, and how a player’s performance…
Charter and Pay Insurance Premiums Early to Avoid a Lapse in Coverage
Through the winter months, even though baseball and softball are not on the minds of people in most parts of the country, local Little League programs and their dedicated groups of…
13 Best Practices Every League Should Implement
1. Conducting an Annual In-Person or Virtual General Membership Meeting Governance, direction, and oversight are key for any well-run league. Conducting a General Membership meeting serves as a cornerstone for…
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…
Meet-the-Managers Event Connects Volunteers, Parents, and Players
The most effective methods are often the simplest. In Lititz, Pa., Warwick Little League begins its season by inviting the players and parents to meet with their team’s manager, have…
Don’t Let This Happen: Dealing With a Vindictive Parent
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…
Rules and Schedules for Interleague Play and Combined Teams
Operating using Interleague Play and Combined Teams provides leagues an opportunity to come together to offer the Little League® program where a single league cannot offer a complete program at…