ASAP Newsletters

Changes to ASAP Program Set for 2026 Season

Launching on January 5, 2026, the traditional ASAP program will be evolving to provide a new, modernized safety framework with two new initiatives – “Little League SAFE” and “SAFE to Play”.
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All of the information, materials and answers a league Safety Officer will need to develop and submit the annual ASAP plan are readily available through your volunteer District Administrator and online, as well as in the ASAP newsletter, which is printed and mailed to leagues in the United States. Nearly 90 percent of leagues in the U.S. submitted approved ASAP plans last year.

JUNE 2021

Player Safety

Pairing Nutrition, Hydration Help Youth Athletes Maintain Good Health

For

Coaches
Parents
Umpire

Baseball and softball are often summer sports, played in the heat and humidity. But, it doesn’t need to be hot for families to make sure proper steps are being taken […]

PCA: How Coaches Can Support Their Athletes Mental Health

Adult awareness of youth anxiety and depression makes for a healthier experience.

Guidance and Best Practices for Operating a Little League® Concession Stand

For

League Officials

The concession stand is an important part of local league operations, an integral contributor to fundraising goals, and the hub of most Little League complexes. Concession Manager can be one […]

Player Safety

Staying Safer in Unsafe Weather

For

League Officials
Umpire

Wherever you live, your local Little League® program and its volunteers, players, and parents need to know that a little preparation can make a big difference when there is potentially […]

Player Safety
Tournament

Tournament Prep: A Health and Safety Readiness Checklist

For

District Admins
League Officials

Each summer, Little League® facilities welcome players, coaches, local league officials, and plenty of fans to their game sites for the Little League International Tournament. To provide an added level […]

APRIL 2021

Positive Coaching Alliance: The Rise of a False Growth Mindset

PCA’s Dr. Carol Dweck explains how youth sports expands a child’s learning curve

Player Safety

First Aid Kits: An Items List

For

Coaches
League Officials

Bringing a first aid kit to all games and practices is an important part of implementing your league’s ASAP Safety Plan. Your league’s Safety Officer should ensure first aid kits […]

2025 Rule Changes and Clarifications

Little League® Significant Rule and Regulation Updates for 2025 Below, outlined in red, are the significant rule and regulation updates to the 2025 Little League® Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and […]

Player Safety

The Safest Little League® Experience Comes from Doing Common Tasks

For

Coaches
District Admins
League Officials
Umpire

To properly set the stage for special on-field memories and moments, appreciate the subtle tasks needed to ensure the surrounding environment is safe for each Little Leaguer®, manager, coach, umpire, […]

FEBRUARY 2021

ASAP

UPDATED ON 11/4/25 Changes to ASAP Program Set for 2026 Season For nearly 30 years, Little League’s A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) has set the standard for safety across local […]

Player Safety

Incorporating Effective Local Training Can Prep Volunteers for a Safer, More Successful Season

For

Coaches
League Officials

Making local training a priority, helps managers and coaches contribute to a better Little League® experience. Players enjoying Little League® softball or baseball starts with improving their fundamentals, to increase […]

Child Protection Program

Don't Let This Happen

Don’t Let This Happen: Failure to Make Facility Repairs Leads to Injury

For

League Officials

At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about different situations that are happening at some of our […]

November 2020

ASAP

UPDATED ON 11/4/25 Changes to ASAP Program Set for 2026 Season For nearly 30 years, Little League’s A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) has set the standard for safety across local […]

General

A Safe Place to Grow: Little League® Child Protection Program Updated

The well-being of all participants is paramount, and we strive to create an environment as safe as possible on and around the field. To support this vital pillar of our […]

JDP COVID Testing Overview

Tips for Understanding the Type of Protections Provided by a Liability Waiver

For

League Officials

Generally, a liability waiver is written to protect against legal action brought by a person or group. For local Little League® and District-operated programs, the need for a liability waiver […]

Player Safety

Safety Officer: Local League Role

For

League Officials

One of the most important Board positions in a local league is the Safety Officer. The Safety Officer has two main functions — education and the development and implementation of a […]

June 2020

Player Safety