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Follow Little League Rules & Regulations in the annually published rule books

League Board of Directors are voted for annually. The elected Board of Directors determines who the President and executive board will be for that playing season and that playing season only.

We do not recognize any scorebook being kept outside of the dugout as official in any means UNLESS it is being kept at the official scorer's table with the game/tournament director along with the official scorebook and other team's book.

If a book is being kept outside of the dugout (not at the table), the person doing so could be considered an additional coach and we would act on it. Also, if this is being done, the manager and coaches of the team are NOT to have any communication with this person and changes to the game (lineup, subs, etc.). Please just have the book kept in the dugout with one of the managers or coaches, or at the official table. If it's not and we get called, we will make it happen.

It's not in the rulebook, but there are other rules noted above that would apply.

Corey M. Wright

Assistant East Region Director

The on-deck position is not permitted in Tee Ball, Minor League nor Little League (Majors) Division in baseball and softball. to avoid this

The traditional batting donut is not permissible in baseball and softball for any level of play.

All catchers must wear a mask, "dangling" type throat protector and catcher's helmet during infield/outfield practice, pitcher warm-up and games. Dangling Throat guard

Background checks are done annually by leagues on Board of Directors, Manager, coaches, umpires etc. Q A Child Protection

Is it against Little League Policy if a player is rewarded in any way for hitting a home run? Yes, Regulation XII-Awards (b) states that no awards shall be given to the players on the basis of comparable skills or accomplishments.....

When a league hosts a tournament in August that could include teams from non-LL teams they should file the Special Games w/non LL teams - correct? correct This then protects the league that is hosting from any liability and all players are covered for accident insurance- correct? correct If a league chooses not to complete the form for approval then the General Liability would not protect the league president nor board nor would their own players or any player for any accident coverage - correct? correct

Q - Can a local Little League waive its rights to a player who lives within its boundaries, allowing that player to participate in another Little League program?

A - A local Little League does not have the authority to waive such rights. Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport has this authority. If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing. Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.

Q - Can a child who does not have residence within a league’s boundaries play in that league for the regular season only, provided he/she is not eligible for Tournament Play (all stars)?

A - The local league may request a waiver, listing all circumstances that warrant such a waiver. Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport can make the final decision. If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing. Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.

Q - If a parent signs a notarized statement granting temporary custody of a child to a friend or other family member, can that friend or family member’s residence be used for registering a child to play in Little League?

A - The only acceptable documentation regarding a change of custody is court-ordered custody (a decree issued by a judge who has jurisdiction in the matter).

Q - Does the District Administrator have the authority to grant a waiver of a rule or regulation? Example: Could the District Administrator give permission for a local league to register players whose residence is outside the league’s boundaries?

A - Any waiver of a rule or regulation can only be made by the Charter Committee in Williamsport. No other person or group has this authority. If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing. Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.

Q - If the District Administrator is opposed to the request, does it mean it will fail?

A - All of the aspects of a waiver request are taken into account by the Charter Committee, and the opinion of one or more parties involved does not necessarily mean the request will be denied

A - The league age determination date is the age a player has attained as of a specific date, for the purpose of placing the player in a particular division. The age of a baseball player as of April 30 of the current year is that player's league age for the current season. The age of a softball player as of Dec. 31 of the previous year is that player's league age for the current season.

A - Each league must conduct their own background check on the appropriate individuals annually.

Should the playing surface be wet, use small amounts of diamond dry, let it sit a minute and then rake it in, this will take a few minutes, until surface is playable.

Should the playing surface contain standing water, DO NOT use squeegee or rake to move mud off the field-this will only result in a deeper hole and create a lip which will only exacerbate the conditions.

Use a shovel to take the standing water off, then apply diamond dry and continue raking and applying the drying compound until the field is ready.

PLEASE be considerate and take the necessary time to maintain the fields to insure proper playing conditions for your game and all future ones. Raking the field immediately after a game is appreciated.