Sportsmanship

Little League® is available for every child between the age of 4 and 16 and extends a warm invitation to every child to go out and play, because it’s through that play that people learn, grown, and connect.

What has always made the Little League program unique is the high level of sportsmanship displayed at every level of the program, both on and off the field.

Sportsmanship will always be one of the most important pillars of the Little League program, and we hope these resources help you, your leagues, and your community share the highest level of sportsmanship every time you take the Little League field.

Game-Day Resources

The downloadable resources below are designed to help instill sportsmanship at your local league during games and practices. Feel free to use the audio recordings and/or pre-game scripts to talk about sportsmanship before every game, and hang the signs around your field to promote sportsmanship across your complex.

Partner Resources

PCA

Since 2006, Little League® has partnered with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to provide a framework and tools for local Little League volunteers and parents to develop a culture of positive, character-building competition. View resources to help your league’s volunteers instill sportsmanship among your players.

VIEW ALL PCA RESOURCES

Changing the Game Project

Little League® Baseball and Softball has joined together for an official content partnership with Changing the Game Project’s Founder and CEO, John O’Sullivan, to provide its parents and volunteer coaches with educational resources and guidance to create a better Little League experience for all children.

View All CTG Resources

Little League® Pledges

The Little League® Pledge was written in 1954 by Peter J. McGovern, the first president of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, after became aware that local Little League programs were reciting the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance before games.