Welcome to the 2026 Little League Season. Little League believes in the power of youth baseball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. Joined together by one common goal, every local league is part of One Team. One Little League.

At Pend Oreille Little League, we believe Baseball and softball are tools for growth, not just competition. We exist to provide a safe, inclusive, and community-driven environment where every child is given the opportunity to learn the game, build confidence, and develop character. Our programs are run solely by volunteers, and we count on our community members and participating families to help keep our programs running. This support comes in many forms, including financial, but the most important form is the hands-on involvement of parents, grandparents, and community members. Without these individuals volunteering to coach, team manage, run concessions, and officiate, our program would not survive. Choosing not to volunteer increases your player fee by $40.

We thank you all in advance for the time you will voluntarily put in this season, our vision is to build a strong unified community where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow. We need leaders like YOU to help run our program the right way and ensure positive experiences and lifelong lessons that extend far beyond the field.

We welcome all of you to OUR FAMILY!

(As of Sept 1st, 2025)

🧸BIG SWINGS START SMALL- A child's first experience with the sport. The fundamentals of catching, throwing and hitting will be introduced in a fun and creative manner. We highly encourage all parents get involved. Parents must stay the full hour with their players, whether it be helping on the field or watching from the stands.

Practice/games will be every Saturday morning lasting up to ONE hour. Little Sluggers will end their season earlier than the older age divisions, more towards the end of May.

(As of Sept 1st, 2025)

🐻ONE SWING AT A TIME- Designed to be an introduction to baseball there is a strong focus on the Fundamentals. The fundamental rules and structure of the game will be taught and focused on- including outs, runs etc. Tees will be used for every player up to bat. Little League core values of respect, sportsmanship and teamwork are taught.

Practices are 1 to 2 times per week to start, once games begin practices may go down to 1 practice per week, and two games per week. (T-ball may travel to Cusick/Priest River. Most games will be home games)

(As of Sept 1st, 2025)

✏️BUILDING CONFIDENCE- Children are taken to a new level of play. Players will put the fundamentals into a more game like setting as they hit pitches that are thrown to them by their coaches. They will learn to recognize where the outs are, what strikes and balls mean, where to throw the ball, what each positions job is and how to be a part of a true line-up. Little League core values of respect, sportsmanship and teamwork are taught.

Practices are 1 to 2 times per week to start, once games begin practices may go down to 1 practice per week, and two games per week. (Coach Pitch may travel to Cusick/Priest River/Spirit Lake.)

(As of Sept 1st, 2025)

🧨FUNDEMENTALS BECOME STRENGTH- Children are taken to a whole new level of play. Players will pitch 100% of the time. Players at this level should be able to throw a ball 46 ft and catch a thrown ball consistently, be able to field and throw a ball to first base, and be confident hitting a pitched ball. Players should have a good idea about what strikes and balls are and how many outs per inning etc. They will also start to learn how to steal and slide. Little League core values of respect, sportsmanship and teamwork are taught.

Practices will be 2x per week, coaches may go down to one per week but most likely stay at two per week. Games will be at least twice per week, with possible weekend games. This division will include travel to play games with other Little Leagues (Sandpoint, Deer Park, North Spokane, Post Falls, Riverside, Spirit Lake, Cusick, Priest River)

🥇Majors - Baseball

(As of Sept 1st, 2025)

❤️‍🔥LOVE FOR THE GAME- The fundamentals are stressed for the kids playing at a higher level as well as more advanced baseball rules. Besides being more advanced, players will learn what being a team and a family while playing baseball together is really all about. They will get in the habit of stealing, sliding, pitching/catching and growing a genuine love for making plays, hitting dingers and game involvement. Little League core values of respect, sportsmanship and teamwork are taught. Majors are where a true love for the game begins!

Practices will be 2x per week unless the coach says otherwise. Games will be at least twice per week, with possible weekend games or double headers. This division will include travel to play games with other Little Leagues (Sandpoint, Deer Park, North Spokane, Post Falls, Riverside, Spirit Lake, Cusick, Priest River)

(As of Sept 1st, 2025)

🔥WHERE SKIILL MEETS COMPETITION- Competitive division which participates and focuses on advanced baseball rules like leading off, stealing and much more. Players may help younger divisions learn important aspects of the game during set practices. KEYNOTE: -If there are not enough players signed up at this division to have a full team then players will play for the Majors division. Parents will be informed beforehand if this happens.

Practices will be 2x per week unless the coach says otherwise. Games will be at least twice per week, with possible weekend games or double headers. This division will include travel to play games with other Little Leagues (Sandpoint, Deer Park, North Spokane, Post Falls, Riverside, Spirit Lake, Cusick, Priest River)

Have Questions? Please reach out to Kamille Bennett-VP Pend Oreille Little League @ [email protected] or text 509-550-9294