Elberta, Elk Ridge, Eureka, Genola, Goshen, Levan, Mona, Nephi, Payson, and Santaquin
Official Little League Baseball and Softball
Pathway to the Little league world series!
Official Little League® Approved for Goshen Valley, Utah and Surrounding Areas Beginning with the 2027 Season; League to Operate as Pioneer Valley Little League
Pioneer Valley Little League is a fully chartered member of Little League® Baseball and Softball, operating under the governance and standards established by Little League International in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The organization is incorporated in the State of Utah and recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity, dedicated to advanc
Pioneer Valley Little League is a fully chartered member of Little League® Baseball and Softball, operating under the governance and standards established by Little League International in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The organization is incorporated in the State of Utah and recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity, dedicated to advancing youth development through organized baseball and softball programming.
Teams will be formed starting in 2027 from participating communities across the region, Elberta, Elk Ridge, Eureka, Genola, Goshen, Levan, Mona, Nephi, Payson, and Santaquin with scheduled home and away games hosted at approved ballparks within each city.
Events will be held throughout 2026 to support the league such as the official MLB Pitch, Hit and Run event schedule on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Goshen Ballfields from 10am-1pm and others.
Pioneer Valley Little League will be centrally based at the two baseball diamonds in Goshen, Utah, which were selected due to their regional location within Goshen Valley, providing practical access for surrounding rural communities. The program will serve boys and girls ages 9–12.
Little League International oversees a global network of officially chartered leagues and sets uniform standards for participation in youth baseball and softball. Little League Baseball and Softball are also officially recognized by Major League Baseball.
This affiliation provides access to sanctioned tournament play, All-Star team advancement, and a clearly defined pathway to regional, national, and Little League World Series competition in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Greenville, North Carolina.
As an officially chartered Little League International program, we operate within a nationally governed system recognized and supported by Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball initiatives. Participation in district, state, regional, and World Series advancement opportunities is available only through officially chartered Little League International programs.
The Little League International structure emphasizes age-appropriate development, nationally standardized rules, verified background checks, insurance coverage, and consistent safety protocols across all levels of play.
While city recreation leagues provide valuable local programming, they operate independently and are not part of the Little League International system. Pioneer Valley Little League is distinct in that we follow the governance, advancement pathway, and national standards established by Little League International.
This recognition reflects a long-standing relationship focused on youth development, safety initiatives, and the growth of the game at the community level.
Through this partnership, Major League Baseball supports Little League programs nationwide through educational resources, support, and community-based initiatives.
While many youth baseball leagues offer valuable opportunities for participation and recreation, the affiliation with Little League International provides a nationally governed framework that connects local communities to a broader, globally recognized system.
This structure offers families consistency, accountability, and access to advancement opportunities that extend beyond local play while maintaining a strong focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, and character development.
Through its charter with Little League International, Pioneer Valley Little League is committed to providing a trusted, recognized, and development-focused youth baseball and softball experience that aligns local participation with national standards and long-term opportunities.
Little League Baseball World Series Tournament Structure The Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) represents the highest level of competition within the Little League Baseball program.
Teams advance through a series of officially sanctioned district, sectional, state, regional, and international tournaments governed by Little League International
BASEBALL
United States Regional Tournaments: Teams from the United States advance through one of the following regions, with each regional champion earning a berth in the Little League Baseball World Series:
Great Lakes Region, Metro Region, Mid-Atlantic Region (Host Region – Pennsylvania), Midwest Region, Mountain Region, New England Region, Northwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, and West Region.
The United States regional champions advance to compete in the Little League Baseball World Series, held annually in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
International Regional Tournaments:, International teams qualify through regional tournaments representing:
Asia-Pacific Region, Australia Region, Canada Region, Caribbean Region, Europe–Africa Region, Japan Region, Latin America Region, Mexico Region, and Panama Region.
Champions from these international regions advance to compete alongside U.S. regional champions at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport. Little League Softball World Series Tournament Structure The Little League Softball World Series (LLSWS) features teams that advance through regional and international tournaments sanctioned by Little League International.
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These tournaments determine which teams qualify for the Softball World Series. United States Regional Tournaments: Teams representing the United States advance through one of the following regions:
Central Region, Mid-Atlantic Region, New England Region, North Carolina (Host) Region, Northwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, and West Region. Each regional champion earns a berth in the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, North Carolina.
International Regional Tournaments International teams qualify through regional tournaments representing: Asia-Pacific Region, Canada Region, Europe–Africa Region, and Latin America Region. Champions from these regions advance to compete alongside U.S. regional winners at the Little League Softball World Series, hosted in Greenville, North Carolina.
About Us
The name Pioneer Valley honors the Goshen Valley pioneers who engineered irrigation systems and built thriving agricultural communities from open land. Their cooperative spirit laid the foundation for this region. Our league carries that name because we are building structured youth opportunity in the same place where earlier generations built the valley itself.
We represent small towns across Utah County and Juab County. Individually, each community is modest in size, but collectively they form a strong and capable region. By bringing these towns together under one Little League International program, we create a unified league presence built on shared commitment, regional pride, and long-term youth development.
Pioneer Valley Little League is led by experienced educators and built on a strong foundation of baseball tradition. Our League President holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and serves as a vice principal at a local school, and our Secretary/Treasurer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Their professional backgrounds reinforce our unwavering commitment to putting kids first in everything we do.
The league’s roots are also grounded in meaningful baseball history. In prior league development efforts, we worked alongside Lou D’Angelo, a former New York Dodgers scout and lifelong youth sports advocate. He was instrumental in expanding opportunities within Little League, including helping advance the inclusion of girls in league play. His dedication to access, development, and the integrity of the game continues to influence the standards we uphold today.
At Pioneer Valley Little League, education, opportunity, and character development remain at the core of our mission — with the kids always coming first.