Parent’s Guide to the Little League® Child Protection Program
The backbone of Little League is the adult volunteer. One million strong, it is the corps of dedicated people who coach the teams, umpire the games, work in the concession…
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Common Little League® Rule Misconceptions: What Parents Need to Know
Throughout the season, in almost every set of bleachers at Little League® fields everywhere, there will be discussions about certain rules and regulations that parents and other spectators have questions…
Parents Guide to Little League®
When parents or legal guardians decide to register a child to play Little League®, it is typically because the child wants to be with friends; or they see Little League…
Parent Confessions: I Was a Chirping Coach. Now, I’m a Bruised Umpire.
Joe gave me a glare I’ll never forget. He was one of our long-time umpires, and I was a long-time coach in our league. Like any coach, I did my…
Mandatory Play: What Parents Need to Know
Little League® is not a win-at-all-cost organization. We pride ourselves in, and are committed to providing fair playing time to all Little Leaguers®. The more time players are on the…
Parents Guide: An Introduction to Tee Ball
The newest Little League® parents often have the youngest children in the program. A family's Little League experience can began when the child is four years old, by registering to…
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…
A Guide to Start Volunteering – Why Little League® Parents Should Get Involved Now
Each year, a new group of parents joins the Little League® family, as their children get set to begin their baseball or softball journey, making new friends, and having fun…
Supportive Parents Are Critical to Team Chemistry
Coaching youth sports can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. Teaching children the fundamentals of the game, along with how to compete at an early…
George Springer Congratulates Mom & Dad On Parents of the Year Award
Houston Astros All-Star OF George Springer congratulates his mother and father on their 2016 Parents of the Year Award.