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J.D. Palatine (JDP) and Sports Connect Integration FAQs
Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero), the Official League Technology provider of Little League® Baseball and Softball, and JDP, the provider of background check screening services for Little League, have integrated…
Operating Tips
Structuring the Board Little League® International recommends that the local Little League appoint a Coaches Committee chaired by the Coaching Coordinator and including managers from each baseball division and the…
Little League Trademarks
Little League Baseball, Incorporated, more commonly referred to as "Little League", is a federally-chartered corporation to which Congress has granted the exclusive right and owner of the following trademarks, service…
JDP/Sports Connect Integration FAQ’s
About the Integration Sports Connect (formerly Blue Sombrero), the Official League Technology provider of Little League® Baseball and Softball, and J.D. Palatine (JDP), Little League’s Official Background Check Provider, have…
Operating Tips
Structuring the Board Little League recommends adding at least two positions to the local league board when starting or operating a softball program: a Softball Vice President and a Softball…
2025 Regulation 2 Update
2025 Regulation II Update: League Eligibility Little League® to Increase Access and Opportunity with League Choice at Youngest Level of Play Starting in 2025 LAST UPDATED ON 10/24/24 Starting with…
Tournament FAQs
The following is a list of questions a typical league might ask while preparing for the International Tournament. If you have additional questions regarding tournament play, please contact your District…
History of Little League
In 1938, a man named Carl Stotz hit upon the idea for an organized baseball league for the boys in his hometown of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Carl had no sons of…