Little League International
Little League has three structural components, each dependent upon the other, and each vital to the success of the program. The administrative and service core of the movement is Little League Baseball, Incorporated, a non-profit membership organization that maintains the international program, with Little League International based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
For a community or neighborhood to be a member of Little League, it must declare its intention to join the program by completing the annual charter process. The operation of the program, and its chartered leagues, is governed by the Charter Committee based at Little League International. The District Administrator does not have the authority to suspend, limit or revoke any rules, regulations or privileges of local Little League charter, but may recommend such action to the Charter Committee.
Regional Center
Part of the Little League International structure includes various Regional Centers in the U.S. and throughout the world. Colorado is part of the Southwest Region. The Southwest Region was form in 2002 and is based in Waco, Texas. The states of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas East, and Texas West all comprise the Southwest Region.
Colorado District 5
Currently nine different Little Leagues comprise Colorado District 5. The geographical areas the Little Leagues in Colorado District 5 offer baseball and softball are in the Central and Southern parts of the Denver Metropolitan Area all the way down the front range to include the entire Colorado Springs Metropolitan Area. We reach out to Bailey, Park County and to the Continental Divide. We also offer a Challenger program for physically challenged and mentally challenged youth who reside in our community!The Little Leagues of Colorado District 5 include Academy, Arapahoe, Cherry Creek, Colorado Springs, Dry Creek, High Plains, Ken-Caryl, Platte Canyon, and Tri-Lakes. Colorado District 5 was formed in 1981.
Local League
The local Little Leagues provide its services in the community. It furnishes physical facilities, volunteer services, and resources to provide a program for children, families, and communities to enjoy the sports of baseball and softball in way that is engaging, exciting, and fun.
Through effective leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment, together with training extensions and adherence to rule and policy at the District and local League levels, Little League provides inclusive, enjoyable opportunities for any child and volunteer to participate in a community-based program that is distinctive, unique, and promotes life lessons beyond the field of play.