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Little League Baseball®, Little League Softball®, and the Little League Challenger Division® are operated using rules that are published annually. Rulebooks can be purchased at LittleLeagueStore.net.
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Roles & Responsibilities of Local Board of Directors
Annually, the regular membership of each Little League® is required to meet and elect a Board of Directors. Following the election, the Board of Directors will meet and elect its…
Little League® Celebrates Another Exciting Year in 2019
Throughout the course of 2019, the Little League® program continued to find ways to deliver increased levels of excitement, new opportunities, and countless memories for thousands of communities around the…
The 8, 10, and 15-Run Rules: What Parents Need to Know
Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal – three…
Little League® International Announces Staff Elevations as Part of Continued Organizational Structuring
As part of a continued evolution of its organizational structure, Little League® International has announced the elevation of six current staff members at its headquarters location in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, effective…
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…
Local League Maintenance of Rosters
Duration of Title Each player acquired shall, for the duration of their Major Little League career, be the property of the team and league or division making the acquisition, unless…
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…
Local League Usage
As a chartered Little League®, the use of Little League marks is permitted in conjunction with your local league name (e.g., Hometown Little League). Little League’s marks, which include a…
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…
