Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball."
Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball and Softball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.
Founded in 1939; granted Federal Charter July 16, 1964, by unanimous act of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson as Public Law 88-378, 88th Congress H.R. 9234, and amended December 26, 1974, Public Law 93-551, 93rd Congress, H.R. 8864. Little League is tax exempt.
MDLL is a non-profit corporation registered with the Commonwealth of Virginia and chartered by Little League Baseball, Inc. The program is administered by a board of directors (in bold) and operated by volunteers. The board is elected at the annual meeting of the corporation held each year in the fall. Everyone associated with the league is urged to attend this meeting.
MDLL provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn lifetime skills — leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Parents play a vital role in your child’s experience and are instrumental in making it a positive one. We encourage you to be involved and to help your child develop these new skills.
Our core values are:
1. Have fun!!
2. Improve baseball skills
3. Teach and enforce good sportsmanship and safety at all times
4. Build character
5. Gain a better appreciation and understanding of the game
6. Equity in Sports
7. Inclusion
League administrators, managers, coaches, officials, and parents must work cooperatively to provide a safe and positive environment.
MDLL is completely administered and managed by volunteers. It is crucial that each player’s parents or guardian help the league. With your help, we can continue to ensure that the league is a safe, fun environment in which children can learn to play baseball, improve their athletic skills, and, most importantly, build and mold a positive character.
Some volunteer activities are very visible while many go unnoticed. Some activities are tremendous time commitments while others require only a few hours. Some activities require specific knowledge and skills while others require little, but a willingness to pitch in. But, all of our volunteers make this league work.
It is vital that everyone recognize the value of volunteering. Volunteers make MDLL operate successfully and efficiently. The more volunteers the better for everyone. Take a look at the following list of volunteer commitments. Performing any of these jobs will make our league better.