What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 2 activities
- Organization of World Series tournamentsOrganizes nine international World Series tournaments, including the Little League Baseball World Series (established in 1947), the Little League Softball World Series (launched in 1974), and the Intermediate Division World Series (first held in 2013), drawing large-scale participation and attendance, such as 410,905 attendees in 2011.
- Youth baseball and softball programs by age divisionOffers organized youth baseball and softball programs across multiple divisions based on age, including Tee-Ball (4–6), Mini-Minors (7–8), Minors (9–10), Majors (11–12), Pony (13–14), and Seniors (15–16), serving 2.4 million youth participants worldwide across over 80 countries and all 50 U.S. states.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Event coordination and team managementCoordinates and hosts local and seasonal events such as Opening Day Parades and manages youth teams (e.g., the Hulks, Knights, Warriors, Destroyers) as part of ongoing programming for youth participants.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
- Licensing program for equipment and play qualityOperates a licensing program that assesses the safety, durability, and uniformity of playing equipment, training aids, and related items at the International Headquarters to support consistent quality of play for 3 million athletes and nearly a million adult volunteers globally.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent guidance and character development supportProvides guidance to parents on volunteering and fostering character development in youth participants as part of the broader mission to promote citizenship, discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Bat standards development and enforcementEstablishes, evaluates, and enforces bat performance standards for youth baseball divisions, including adoption of the USA Baseball Bat (USABat) standard, prohibition of BPF 1.15 bats, and moratoriums on composite-barreled bats across all divisions to ensure safety and uniformity; maintains online resources with bat rules, FAQs, and licensed bat lists.
- Operation of local baseball field facilitiesOperates and maintains baseball field facilities in College Point, Whitestone, and Bayside, New York, including routine field preparation such as raking, watering, repairing pitcher’s mounds and home plate areas, applying top dressing, and trimming grass edges to ensure safe and consistent playing conditions.
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Who runs it
- Edwin Santiago — Board Member
- Jessica Alestra — Board Member
Who they work with
- Adobe Partner — Sponsor of College Point Little League.
- Amazin' Mets Partner — Sponsor of College Point Little League.
- Anchor Astoria Partner — Partner organization collaborating with College Point Little League.
- College Point Little League Partner — Local league affiliated with Little League Baseball and Softball providing youth sports programs.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Partner — Partner organization providing support to College Point Little League.
- Little League Baseball Network — Member league of Little League Baseball, as indicated by branding and affiliation links.
- Little League International Government — Local league operates under the oversight and guidelines of Little League International.
- One Point of Light Foundation Partner — Sponsor of College Point Little League.
- Positive Coaching Alliance Partner — Collaborates with the Positive Coaching Alliance to support coaching development.
- Sports Connect Partner — Technology partner providing platform services for registration and management.
- U.S. Rubber Partner — First national sponsor of Little League, beginning in 1948.
- USA Baseball Partner — Collaborates with USA Baseball to adopt and implement the USABat standard for youth baseball bats.
- ZenBusiness Partner — Sponsor of College Point Little League.
- collegepointll.org Partner — Local Little League organization implementing LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL INC's age determination policy for the 2026 season.
How they approach the work
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- Inclusive and Equitable Access to Youth Baseballmethodology: inclusive_programmingBy providing full uniforms and structuring age-based divisions with standardized rules, the organization reduces socioeconomic and developmental barriers to participation, because equitable access and appropriate skill-level placement increase engagement and retention among diverse youth populations.
- Positive Coaching and Family Engagement Modelmethodology: positive_coachingBy promoting positive coaching practices and encouraging parental involvement, the organization strengthens the social support system around youth athletes, because engaged adults reinforce prosocial behavior and emotional resilience, enhancing both player experience and long-term program sustainability.
- Safety and Quality Through Standardized Equipment and Field Regulationsmethodology: safety_standardizationBy implementing science-based equipment standards and field maintenance protocols, the organization ensures player safety and game integrity, because standardized bats, regulated testing, and proper infield conditions reduce injury risk and promote fair, consistent play.
- Youth Character and Leadership Development Through Sportsmethodology: character-development-through-sportsBy using baseball and softball participation as a structured platform, the organization fosters personal growth in youth, producing outcomes like discipline, teamwork, citizenship, and leadership because sustained engagement in team sports creates formative experiences that reinforce positive values and civic responsibility.