Background Checks
Little League International requires all leagues and districts in the United States to conduct an annual background check, including a nationwide criminal search, a search of the National Sex Offender…
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Six Innings with Caroline Marks, Olympic Gold Medalist Surfer and 2023 World Surf League Women’s Tour Champion
Barrel racing on horseback, soccer, softball, tennis, golf, and surfing – all sports that Caroline Marks, now a professional surfer, competed in as a young female athlete. A graduate of…
Don’t Let This Happen: Bungled Leadership Transition Cripples Incoming Board of Directors, Operation of Local League
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…
Little League to Spotlight Character, Courage, and Loyalty in #ThisIsLittleLeague Feature Series
#ThisIsLittleLeague shares stories from Little League communities. With the 2017 Little League® International Tournament officially underway, Little League Baseball and Softball has launched a new feature content series, known as #ThisIsLittleLeague, that…
Sponsorship: Best Practices for Local Leagues
Each year, local leagues around the country develop revenue plans to help raise money to support league operations. Communities, regardless of size or population, are commonly interested in supporting Little…
7 Questions to Consider Prior to Conducting Background Checks
As a condition of service to the local Little League®, all managers, coaches, Board of Directors members, and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to…
New Britain (Conn.) Little League Alumnus George Springer’s Voice an Inspiration for Many
Four-time American League All–Star George Springer III found his passion for baseball well before he heard his name called with the 11th overall selection in the 2011 MLB Draft.…
Don’t Let This Happen: Announcing Little League® International Tournament Teams Too Early
“Don’t Let This Happen to Your League” details a real-world scenario, how it has impacted a league, and how you might learn from it. This Don’t Let This Happen features…
There Is Much to Consider When Selecting Team Managers
To be a Little League® Manager requires organizational skills, some baseball or softball acumen, and most importantly, a genuine interest in being around, and mentoring, children. One of the primary…
Little League® International Remembers Hampton Little Leaguer® Robin Carey
Little League® International mourns the passing of two-time Little League Softball® World Series (LLSWS) player Robin Carey from Hampton Little League in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Robin passed away on…