The season is already upon us, and it’s important that we take the time to set ourselves up to provide a safe and memorable experience for our Little Leaguers^® this year. To ensure you and your fellow volunteers are ready to go, take a few minutes to go through this checklist of annual Child Protection requirements as a Little League^® volunteer:

1. Submit Your Background Check Through the JDP/Sports Connect Integration
2. Complete Your Abuse Awareness Training
3. Read Through the Child Protection Program
4. Understand Your State’s Child Abuse Reporting Laws

In addition to the requirements above, leagues must ensure they have adopted a policy that prohibits retaliation against “good faith” reports of child abuse, as well as a policy that limits one-on-one contact with minors without being in an observable and interruptible distance from another adult.

New in 2026 - Additional Training Resources

• Safety Awareness Training Course – Provides volunteers with an overview of core safety concepts and risk management practices that support safe league operations.
• First Aid Awareness Training Course – Provides volunteers with an overview of common injuries, basic first aid principles, and injury prevention practices.

These and other training courses are available through Little League University (LLU).

Remember, the safety and well-being of all participants in the Little League program continues to be paramount, and it is on all of us to do our part to provide a fun, memorable, and safe experience each year which starts with these simple steps.