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Little League® International has made the decision to move the administrative support for Colorado’s districts and leagues from the Southwest Region to the West Region in all areas of operation, effective immediately.

South Williamsport, Pa. — Little League will soon be increasing access and opportunity for children at the youngest levels of the Little League Baseball and Softball programs.

The new rule means that if there are 12 players on the roster, then all 12 are in the batting order.

After 22 seasons, John Chadwick has announced he is retiring as JLSWS Tournament Director and will hand over the role to longtime volunteer, Steve Allen.

In addition to the rule changes approved at the Little League International Congress in June, key updates were reviewed and approved in November.

Up to 84 more Little Leaguers, along with their coaches, families, and communities, can now experience the magic of the Little League World Series each year

Little League International has announced Ashlea Nash as its new Director of Softball Development, effective as of April 19, 2022.

Little League International has announced Kit Golden as its new West Region Director, based in San Bernardino, California, effective as of April 19, 2022.

Little League March 11, 2021 In November 2020, the Little League ® International Board of Directors began implementing a plan to evaluate and strengthen the organizational structure of Little League International, with the appointment of Patrick W. Wilson as Chief Operating Officer. To continue these efforts, a new leadership alignment, focused on supporting local Little League programs, has been established in each of the five U.S. Region offices. “Little League has a legacy that spa...

Little League December 17, 2020 In November 2020, the Little League ® International Board of Directors began implementing a plan to evaluate and strengthen the organizational structure of Little League International, with the appointment of Patrick W. Wilson as Chief Operating Officer. To continue these efforts, a new operational and regional leadership alignment, focused on supporting local Little League programs, has been established. Dan Velte has been elevated to Senior Operations Exe...