ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
First organized youth sports program in the world, and was founded in 1939 by Carl E. Stotz, a resident of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. During the spring of 1939, a total of 30 players formed three teams, and Mr. Stotz along with a collection of volunteers from his neighborhood, embarked on the first season of Little League Baseball®. Today, millions of children — ages 4 to 16 — on six continents and scores of countries can attest that baseball, softball and Little League are synonymous. Mr. Stotz was an avid fan of professional baseball, and along with his admiration for the skill and character of the players of the era, he recognized the intrinsic life lessons that can be gleaned from a sport that relies on individual accomplishment as a primary component of achieving team success. Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players toward perfection of physical skills and bring into play the excitement of tactics and strategy. The very nature of the sports teach that while every player eventually strikes out or is on the losing team, there is always another chance for success in the next at-bat or game.


WELCOME TO NORTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE!
We have been part of the City of Downey's Little League Baseball for sixty-one years. Our baseball fields are located at Downey's Furman Park. We have been part of Downey baseball since 1957. Our program serves children from 4 to 14 years of age, as well as, we are a proud supporter of the Challenger League for players with special needs.

ABOUT NWDLL BASEBALL PROGRAM 
Dedicated to the very same mission and foundational goals when Mr. Carl E. Stotz first introduced Little League back in 1939. Our NWDLL program and many unwavering volunteers are 100% committed to our players and baseball community. Our program is dedicated to developing players character, fundamental baseball skills, working within a team, and to always have fun playing one of the greatest sports in the world baseball.