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2009 By-Laws
LEMOORE LITTLE LEAGUE
Ground Rules
Revised: March 2009
ARTICLE XII – LOCAL
AMENDMENTS/Ground Rules
SECTION 1:
Constitution Changes. These By-laws may be
amended, repealed or altered in whole or in part by a
majority vote at any duly organized meeting of the
Members provided notice of the proposed change is
included in the notice of such meeting. A draft of all
proposed amendments shall be submitted to Little League
Baseball, Inc., for approval.
SECTION 2:
Selection of Players for all divisions except
T-ball.
Player selection will comply with the Little League
Draft System as detailed in the Operating Manual Plan
A. NOTE: All candidates who are league age twelve (12)
must be drafted to a Little League Major Division team.
Exceptions can only be made with written approval from
the District Administrator, and only if approved at the
local league level by the Board of Directors and the
parent of the candidate.
1. There shall not, at any time, be more than two
players on any team who were protected in the draft, by
Manager/Coach option, unless they are all the Manager's
children.
2. Players protected by options (Manager/Coach or
brother/sister) must be naturally related, adopted, or
under court appointed guardianship of the family in
question and permanently reside with the family. In the
case of a split family, the player/s must reside with
one parent or the other inside the district. Any case
of players living with close relatives, or under some
other temporary or permanent care requires a petition
for consideration of exclusion to this rule to the Board
of Directors.
3. All returning players in the Major Division
only will remain on the same team as the previous
year unless released in accordance with Little League
Rule Book Section III (e). All players in remaining
divisions shall be re-drafted annually. An exception to
Major Division players remaining on the same team would
be a redraft of the Major Division due to the need for
an expansion team, at which time all players are
re-drafted.
4. Major Division only - The draft will be based
on the finish position of the team during the previous
season, with the last place team receiving the first
pick, then the next to last receiving the second pick,
and so forth, and will proceed in a manner as described
in the Little League Operations Manual. (In the event
of an expansion team in the Majors Division, the draft
order shall be determined by random draw.) The draft
order for all remaining divisions will be determined by
random draw.
5. Only players present at a minimum of 1/2 of
the official tryouts will be placed in the draft.
Players who do not meet this minimum will be placed on
teams in order of team draft pick by blind draw.
6. The draft will consist of two parts; 1st,
Draft of players who tryout; and 2nd, placement of
players who do not make the minimum number of tryouts.
7. Prior to tryouts, a count will be made of all
players for each division and the Player Agent and the
President will determine the number of teams and their
size. In AAA Division and higher, if the teams cannot be
balanced in size, nominees, made by selecting Managers
of the drafting division, of players trying out for the
next lower division will be given the option to move up
if they attended the required number of tryouts for that
division (i.e. If there is need for more players in the
11-12 year old Majors Division, 10 year olds will be
given the option to move up. This process will be used
for the Major Division and AAA Divisions only).
8. At parents written request and board
approval, release of returning players on a Majors team
will be at the Managers option to either release that
player back into the draft, or trade that player
immediately following the draft.
9. Late registrants (any player who registers
after the first day of tryouts and/or does not
make 1/2 of the tryouts) may be placed on a waiting list
until there are either enough players to place 1 player
on each team or until there is an opening on a team and
in either case, players will be placed by blind draw.
10. The draft format for AAA and AA only will be
of the serpentine method. (Draft format shall be of the
serpentine method for the Major Division, only in
the event of a re-draft due to the need for an expansion
team.)
SECTION 3:
Lemoore Little League By-laws - Major League:
In accordance with Article X, Section 3 of the Lemoore
Little League Constitution, the following By-laws are
adopted to govern play at the Major League level.
1. Official Regulations and Playing Rules
published annually by Little League, Inc. shall govern
play except as follows:
2. A split season will be adopted. The winners of
the first and second halves will play a one game playoff
to determine the League Champion. In case of a tie in
either half, the tiebreakers shall be:
(a) Record in head to head competition
(regular season).
(b) Record against common opponents (regular
season).
(c) Least runs allowed in competition
(regular season).
(d) Most runs scored in competition (regular
season).
(e) Coin-toss.
If one team wins both halves, that team will be declared
the overall champion and the runner-up will be the team
with the second best record. No schedule shall be
circulated or proposed until approved by the majority
vote of the Board of Directors.
3. Awards will be given to the first and second
place teams. All team players will receive a Little
League pin.
4. Team names will be designated and approved
annually by the officers and directors of the Lemoore
Little League.
5. The time limit of all games will be two
hours from the scheduled start time. First game
starts at 5:15 p.m. and second game starts at 7:30 p.m.;
no inning will be started after 7:00 PM (early game) or
9:45PM (late game). An inning starts when the third out
is made with the home team at bat. Official
scorekeeper must record/log defensive outs in official
scorebook.
6. To protest any incident, the Little League
procedure as presented in the rulebook must be followed
exactly and a formal written protest shall be submitted
to the League President within 24 hours of the incident.
7. The League will supply players with jersey and
hat. Players are allowed the option of purchasing their
own baseball pants and stirrups, but all players must
dress uniformly. No change in uniform will be allowed
without the approval of the officers and directors of
the League. Twelve-year-old players in the Majors
Division may be allowed the option of purchasing their
team jersey.
8. Major league age is 11 and 12 years of age.
Players that are league age 10 years old may try out for
the Majors Division, but may only be placed on a team if
there is a vacancy after all 11 and 12 year olds are
accounted for. Players must then receive approval of
2/3 of the Major Division Manager’s to be drafted into
the Majors Division.
9. A player may be intentionally walked only one
time per game.
10.
Manager must make the Board aware of the need to release a player during
the season. Player Agent verifies why the release is
wanted and the issue goes to the Board. A player cannot
be released from a Major team to a Minor team. Player
Agent shall provide the Majors Manager with a list of
eligible players from the Minor League division. A Minor
League player, who refuses to “go up” to a Major
Division team, when called, forfeits his/her eligibility
to play in the Major Division for the remainder of the
season. A Minor League player who refuses to “go up”
shall be transferred to another Minor League team. No
player releases/replacements shall be made in the last
two weeks of the current season.
11. No change
shall be made to these bylaws except by procedures
outlined in the Lemoore Little League Constitution.
SECTION 4:
Lemoore Little League By-laws - AAA League:
In accordance with Article X, Section 3 of the Lemoore
Little League Constitution, the following By-laws are
adopted to govern play at the AAA League level.
1. Official Regulations and Playing Rules
published annually by Little League, Inc. shall govern
play except as follows:
2. A split season will be adopted. The winners of
the first and second halves will play a one game playoff
to determine the League Champion. In case of a tie in
either half, the tiebreakers shall be:
(a) Record in head to head competition
(regular season).
(b) Record against common opponents (regular
season).
(c) Least runs allowed in competition
(regular season).
(d) Most runs scored in competition (regular
season).
(e) Coin-toss.
If one team wins both halves, that team will be declared
the overall champion and the runner-up will be the team
with the second best record. No schedule shall be
circulated or proposed until approved by the majority
vote of the Board of Directors.
3. Awards will be given to the first and second
place teams. All team players will receive a Little
League pin.
4. Team names will be designated and approved
annually by the officers and directors of the Lemoore
Little League.
5. The time limit of all games will be one
and three-quarter hours from the scheduled start
time. First game starts at 5:15 p.m. and second game
starts at 7:15 p.m.; no inning will be started after
7:00 PM (early game) or 9:45 PM (late game). An
inning starts when the five (5) run limit is reached, or
the third out is made with the home team at bat.
There will be no limit of runs in the 6th
inning. Teams must bat their entire roster and
minimum play per player is six (6) defensive outs.
Official scorekeeper must record/log defensive outs in
official scorebook.
6. To protest any incident, the Little League
procedure as presented in the rule book must be followed
exactly and the Little League procedure as presented in
the rule book must be followed exactly and a formal
written protest shall be submitted to the League
President within 24 hours of the incident.
7. The league will furnish Jerseys and hats.
Players are allowed the option of purchasing their own
baseball pants and stirrups, but all players must dress
uniformly. No change in shirt or hat is allowed without
prior approval of the league.
8. AAA league age is 9 and 10 years of age.
Players that are league age 7 or 8 years old, and have
played at least one year in the AA division, may try out
for the AAA Division, but may only be placed on a team
if there is a vacancy after all 9 and 10 year olds are
accounted for. Players must then receive approval of
2/3 of the AAA Division Manager’s to be drafted into the
AAA Division.
9. A player may be intentionally walked only one
time per game.
10. No change shall be made to these bylaws
except by procedures outlined in the Lemoore Little
League Constitution.
SECTION 5:
Lemoore Little League By-laws – AA League: In
accordance with Article X, Section 3 of the Lemoore
Little League Constitution, the following By-laws are
adopted to govern play at the AA-Minor League Division
level.
1. Official Regulations and Playing Rules
published annually by Little League, Inc. shall govern
play except as follows:
2. (4.04) Lemoore Little League adopts a format
using the complete roster as the batting order. The side
will be retired after five (5) runs or when three (3)
outs occur.
3. Lemoore Little League adopts the use of a
pitching machine. The ball-feeder will be a rostered
coach. Prior to the start of the game and at the end of
each half inning, the ball feeder may make adjustments
to the pitching machine at the request of either
Manager. During any at bat, the ball feeder may replace
a ball or declare a "no pitch" if it is obvious that the
ball was not hittable. In the event a rostered coach is
not available to serve as ball-feeder, the Manager/Coach
for the team at bat will provide an approved parent
volunteer to feed the ball. In the case of
non-availability, Manager/Coach pitching is allowed
(overhand only).
4. The pitching machine will be placed on the
mound and a 6’ radius will be chalked around it. If a
hit ball stops inside the circle, it is considered a
dead ball. If it hits the pitching machine and ends up
outside the circle, it is a live ball. If it hits the
machine and goes foul without being touched, it is a
foul ball. If a player enters the circle to make a play
on the ball it will be considered a dead ball.
5. The ball is considered live until an effort is
made by the pitcher to pass it to the ball feeder.
6. The ball is dead when it is in the
ball-feeder’s possession, the fielding teams pitcher is
in the process of passing the ball to the ball-feeder.
7. Strikes will be called if the batter swings &
misses.
8. The batter will receive a maximum five
hittable pitches. The umpire will determine if the
pitches are hittable. If the batter hits a foul ball on
the 5th pitch, he/she will receive more
pitches until they either swing & miss or hit the ball
into play.
9. Bunting will be allowed. Slash bunting is
prohibited.
10. Stealing will be allowed. There will be no
leading off. Runners may advance only after the pitch
has crossed home plate.
11. The league will furnish Jerseys and hats.
Players are allowed the option of purchasing their own
baseball pants and stirrups, but all players must dress
uniformly. No change in shirt or hat is allowed without
prior approval of the league.
12. (4.10E) If after four innings or three and
one-half innings if the home team is ahead, one team has
a lead of ten or more runs, the Manager of the team with
the least amount of runs may concede the victory
to the opponent. At 15 runs, the team shall
concede victory to the opponent.
13. All players will receive participation
awards.
14. Team names will be designated and approved
annually by the officers and directors of the Lemoore
Little League.
15. The time limit of all games will be one
and three quarter hours from the scheduled start
time. No inning will be started after 7:45PM. An inning
starts when the third out is made with the home team at
bat. Official scorekeeper must record/log defensive
outs in official scorebook.
16. To protest any incident, the Little League
procedure as presented in the rulebook must be followed
exactly and a formal written protest shall be submitted
to the League President within 24 hours of the incident.
17. AA League age is 7 and 8 years of age.
Players that are league age 6 years old may try out for
the AA Division, but may only be placed on a team if
there is a vacancy after all 7 and 8 year olds are
accounted for. Players must then receive approval of
2/3 of the AA Division Manager’s to be drafted into the
AA Division.
18. No change shall be made to these bylaws
except by procedures outlined in the Lemoore Little
League Constitution.
Lemoore Little League AA Modified Kid Pitch Rules:
(May be used at the half way point in the
season.) AA Managers are required to attend
the Board Meeting held prior to the start of the second
half to discuss the use of this pitching option.
1. There will be NO walks. Once a pitcher throws
four balls, the coach from the batter's team will come
out to pitch (the pitcher will stand off to the side
just as he/she does now with the pitching machine) until
the batter strikes out or puts the ball in play.
2. Players age 7 and 8 are limited by little
league to 50 pitches per game. See pitching rules for
required number of days rest needed. It is recommended
you limit your pitchers to less than 40 so you
don't over use the pitchers and so they will be
available to pitch in their next game as long as they
have had the required number of days rest.
3. An inning will end when three outs have been
made or five runs have been scored.
4. There will be open scoring in the 6th inning
of the game.
5. The managers from both teams will decide
whether or not to allow stealing. This decision should
be made prior to the start of the game. If stealing is
allowed, a player may advance one base per play and they
may not steal home.
6. Any five and six year olds playing in the AA
division are NOT allowed to pitch under any
circumstance.
Little League International Pitching Rules:
The manager must remove the pitcher when said pitcher
reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below.
(a)
Any player on a regular season team may pitch.
(NOTE: There is no limit to the number of pitchers a
team may use in a game.)
(b)
A pitcher once removed from the mound cannot
return as a pitcher.
(c)
The manager must remove the pitcher when said
pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted
below, but the pitcher may remain in the game at another
position:
League Age
11-12 85 pitches
per day
9-10 75 pitches
per day
7-8
50 pitches per day
Pitchers must adhere to the following rest
requirements:
Exception: If a player reaches the limit imposed
in Regulation VI (c) for his/her league age while facing
a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any
one of the following conditions occurs: 1. That batter
reaches base; 2. That batter is put out; 3. The third
out is made to complete the half-inning. Note 1: A
pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game cannot
play the position of catcher for the remainder of that
day.
(d)
Pitchers league age 16 and under must adhere to
the following rest requirements:
·
If a player pitches 61 or more pitches in
a day, three (3) calendar days of rest and a game (see
note below) must be observed.
·
If a player pitches 41-60 pitches in a
day, two (2) calendar days of rest and a game (see note
below) must be observed.
·
If a player pitches 21-40 pitches in a
day, one (1) calendar day of rest must be observed.
·
If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day,
no (0) calendar day of rest is required.
Note: A player may not pitch in consecutive games.
Exception – League Age 16 and under – A player may pitch
in consecutive games if 40 or less pitches were
delivered in the previous game.
SECTION 6:
Lemoore Little League By-laws - T-Ball League:
In accordance with Article X, Section 3 of the Lemoore
Little League Constitution, the following By-laws are
adopted to govern play at the T-ball Division level.
1. Any child reaching the age of 5 yrs as of
April 30th and no older than 6 yrs old shall be eligible
for T-Ball. In exceptions where the child has not be
exposed to the fundamentals of the game and there is a
clear and present danger the child will be injured in
the higher division of play, a 7 yr old may play down
only at the REQUEST of the parent and the APPROVAL of
the Board of Directors.
2. Eligible players shall be placed teams by the
player agent and/or T-ball Division Representative.
3. No game will exceed 2 innings or 1 1/2 hour
time limit from the scheduled start time of the game, no
inning shall start after 6:30 PM. Each team shall
bat through the roster in each inning.
4. All scheduled games shall meet all
requirements of current rulebook (page 26, VII-schedules
(d)).
5. The Complete Roster shall be the Batting
order with all players batting through the roster each
inning, and all players shall play Defense.
6. No League standings will be held nor will
championship games be played.
7. The batting tee shall be used in all games
and practice, as per Section I-(a) 3, page 20 of the
Official Regulations and Playing Rules, Coach or Adult
pitch will be allowed.
8. The Catcher must wear all protective gear as
required by Little League Regulations.
9. The Coach/Manager shall be present in the
Field to instruct the Players.
10. The Offensive team shall have a 1st and 3rd
base Coach to instruct players around the bases, and NO
OUTS shall be counted during the 1st half of
the season. Players who are called out during the 2nd
half of the season shall vacate the bases in preparation
of standard rules.
11. Stealing home base on a passed ball will not
be allowed, the ball shall be considered fair when it
passes the 3 ft chalked line in front of the batter.
This is to protect a child from running up on a batter
with the bat still in hand.
12. No warm up batters will be allowed on deck.
Players must remain in dugout until it is their turn to
bat.
13. The league will furnish uniform shirts and
hats. (Team names will be designated and approved
annually by the officers and directors of the Lemoore
Little League).
14. Awards will be given to players. All
players will receive a Little League Pin.
15. The purpose of T-Ball is to instruct the
very basic fundamentals of baseball and make it FUN for
the children.
16. No change shall be made to these bylaws except
by procedures outlined in the Lemoore Little League
Constitution.
SECTION 7:
All Star / Tournament Team Issues all Divisions.
Lemoore Little League post-season play on All Star or
Tournament Team is a privilege afforded to only a few of
our player members in each Division. Lemoore Little
League will support these individuals as follows:
1. Special All-Star Uniforms may be provided for
official Little League Tournaments (10's, 11’s, and
12's). The league shall pay for hats.
2. Lemoore Little League will pay tournament
fees for official Little League Tournaments (10's, 11’s,
and 12's).
3. The Board of Directors may elect to pay for a
maximum of one tournament entry fee per team for Lemoore
Little League’s 9 year old and/or 89’r Tournament
Teams. (Lemoore teams shall play for free in the
Lemoore 9 year old and/or 89’r Tournaments, if
hosted). .
4. The Board upon recommendation by the
Treasurer may agree to help offset certain travel
expenses for players, Managers, and Coaches only.
5. The Board recommends that player parents,
Coaches and players conduct a fundraiser to support
travel expenses for players, Managers, and Coaches in
case Lemoore Little League expenses prohibit any league
contribution.
6. Funds raised by the Team or Division shall be
properly accounted for by the Lemoore Little League
Treasurer. Any unused money will remain in the Lemoore
Little League Treasury for use in offsetting All Star /
Tournament expenses.
7.
Vice
President and Player Agent shall circulate Commitment
Letters for all players for completion by the player’s
parent(s) to verify availability of player to
participate in All Star/Tournament Teams.
SECTION 8:
All-Star / Tournament Team Selection:
10, 11 and 12 Year-Old All Star Selection:
1. All-Star players will be selected in an open
draft format. Any player that has been ejected from a
game during the regular season for unsportsmanlike
conduct may affect a player from being eligible for
participation in post-season / All-Star team selection.
2. Manager’s will nominate players from their
own team to be included in the All-Star Draft. The
Player Agent shall conduct the All-Star Draft.
3. Each team will be allowed only the Manager
present during the draft. If the Manager cannot be
present during the draft, He/She shall notify in writing
to the Player Agent or President his request to have one
Coach be present in their place. Each Manager will have
a maximum of one vote per player.
4. Managers should arrive to the All Star
Selections, ready to discuss their nominated players
openly and honestly, including but not limited to;
season performance/statistics, field behavior, and
dedication to an all star season.
5. Nominated players will voted on by ballot and
confirmed by a show of hands that shall include open &
honest discussion. During the draft, the top 12 vote
getters will constitute the All-Star team. The Player
Agent will keep track of total votes for all
nominated players.
6. In the event of a tie in the last few draft
positions, a re-vote by a show of hands on
those players will be conducted until the tie is broken.
7. The All-Star Team Manager may elect to have
13-players on the All-Star Team. This option must be
declared prior to the end of the All-Star Draft. If so,
the player with the 13th highest vote total
will become the 13th rostered player.
8. In the event that a player is unable to play
on the team, the highest voted player not on the team
will become the substitute player.
10. The 11 year old and 12 year old All-Star
Manager selection shall be as follows: An All Star Team
Manager/Coach Selection Committee will consider all
interested and eligible Managers/Coaches for
recommendation to the board based on the Managers
ability to represent their given team during the regular
season, their ability to represent Lemoore Little League
in a positive and public manner, and their teams
placement in their division. The Selection Committee
will then give a recommendation to the Board of
Directors for approval.
11. The 10 year old All-Star Manager will be
selected as follows: An All Star Team Manager/Coach
Selection Committee will consider all interested and
eligible Managers for recommendation to the board based
on the Managers/Coaches ability to represent their given
team during the regular season, their ability to
represent Lemoore Little League in a positive and public
manner, and their teams placement in their division. The
Selection Committee will then give a recommendation to
the Board of Directors for approval.
9 year old Tournament Team Selection:
1. Tournament team players will be selected in
an open draft format.
2. Manager’s will nominate players from their
own team to be included in the Tournament Team Draft.
The Player Agent shall conduct the Tournament Team
Draft.
3. Each team will be allowed only the Manager
present during the draft. If the Manager cannot be
present during the draft, He/She shall notify in writing
to the Player Agent or President his request to have one
Coach be present in their place. Each Manager will have
a maximum of one vote per player.
4. Managers should arrive to the All Star
Selections, ready to discuss their nominated players
openly and honestly, including but not limited to;
season performance/statistics, field behavior, and
dedication to an all star season.
5. Nominated players will be voted on by ballot
and confirmed by a show of hands that shall include open
& honest discussion. The Player Agent will keep track
of total votes for all nominated players.
6. In the event of a tie in the last few draft
positions, a re-vote by a show of hands on those players
will be conducted until the tie is broken.
7. The 9 year old Tournament Team Manager may
elect to have 12 or 13 players (check with Tournament
Officials to ensure 13 players are allowed), on the 9
year old Tournament Team. This option must be declared
prior to the end of the Tournament Team Draft. If so,
the player with the next highest vote total will be
selected.
8. In the event that a player is unable to play
on the team, the highest voted player not on the team
will become the substitute player.
9. Lemoore Little League will form one 9 year
old Kid Pitch Tournament Team. The team will be
selected as follows: AAA Managers and Coaches will
select twelve or thirteen 9 year-old players with the
highest number of votes from their division.
10. If the 9 year old Tournament Team Manager
wishes to have 13 players on the team, the 9 year-old
with the next highest votes not already on the team will
be selected. This option shall only be completed after a
team roster of 12 players has been completed.
8-9er Tournament Team Selection:
1. Tournament team players will be selected in
an open draft format.
2. Manager’s will nominate players from their
own team to be included in the Tournament Team Draft.
The Player Agent shall conduct the Tournament Team
Draft.
3. Each team will be allowed only the Manager
present during the draft. If the Manager cannot be
present during the draft, he/she shall notify in writing
to the Player Agent or President his request to have one
Coach be present in their place. Each Manager will have
a maximum of one vote per player.
4. Managers should arrive to the All Star
Selections, ready to discuss their nominated players
openly and honestly, including but not limited to;
season performance/statistics, field behavior, and
dedication to an all star season.
5. Nominated players will be voted on by ballot
and confirmed a show of hands that shall include open &
honest discussion. The Player Agent will keep track of
total votes for all nominated players.
6. In the event of a tie in the last few draft
positions, a re-vote by a show of hands on those players
will be conducted until the tie is broken.
7. The 8-9er Tournament Team Manager may elect
to have 12 or 13 players (check with Tournament
Officials to ensure 13 players are allowed), on the
8-9er Tournament Team. This option must be declared
prior to the end of the Tournament Team Draft. If so,
the player with the next highest vote total will be
selected.
8. In the event that a player is unable to play
on the team, the highest voted player not on the team
will become the substitute player.
9. Lemoore Little League will form one 8-9er
Tournament Team. The team will be selected as
follows: AA Managers and Coaches will select twelve or
thirteen players with the highest number of votes from
their division.
10. If the 8-9er Tournament Team Manager wishes
to have 13 players on the team, the player with the next
highest votes not already on the team will be selected.
This option shall only be completed after a team roster
of 12 players has been completed.
SECTION 9:
Parental Obligations all Divisions: Lemoore
Little League is not a baby-sitting service and requires
active participation and cooperation of all parents
involved. All parents should be prepared to support
their kids and teams in a positive and productive
manner. Parents will be asked to help Lemoore Little
League in areas such as fund raising, field
up-keep/maintenance, after game clean-up of the
premises, score-keeping, announcing games, assisting on
work-days, umpiring games, working the snack bar and
generally providing a positive example for the kids.
Lemoore Little League in accordance with Article IV,
Section 3 above, can assess up to $50.00 per family if
the need arises, so please don't hesitate to help make
the Little League experience for your child a good one,
officers, Managers, Coaches, and umpires are all
volunteers too.
SECTION 10:
Manager / Coaches Obligations all Divisions:
Managers and Coaches are leaders and role models for
each and every child in our league. The Manager
ultimately will be held accountable for the actions of
their Coaching staff, parents and players. Managers &
Coaches shall dress appropriately (including wearing
their baseball hat correctly); sagging pants and/or
shorts are not allowed.
1. The league will assign every team
responsibilities pertaining to, umpiring games, field
cleanup days, etc. If teams are not properly
represented at the assigned functions, the following
course of action shall be followed: (1st
infraction) the Manager will be suspended for his/her
team’s next game and may not be allowed to manage or
Coach an All-Star / Tournament team that season. (2nd
infraction) The Manager will be suspended for the
remainder of the season.
2. The league issued equipment/uniforms must
be turned in to the Equipment Manager no later than 7
calendar days following closing ceremonies. If
equipment/uniforms are not turned in at that time, the
league will send the team Manager an invoice for the
equipment via USPS Certified Mail. If the proper,
league issued equipment is not turned in, or paid for
with 30 calendar days of receipt of the invoice, the
team Managers’ name will be sent to a local collections
agency (no exceptions). All-Star & Tournament team
Managers will be re-issued equipment prior to their
first practice.
3. Managers and Coaches will not be allowed to
change titles before, during or after the season,
no exceptions. If a Manager chooses to
step-down, the President, Coaching Coordinator and
Divisional Rep will appoint an alternative Manager as a
replacement. The Manager that has given up his title
will not be allowed to coach or manage for the remainder
of the season.
4. Criteria for Selection of Managers: Managers
for all divisions are appointed by the President of the
league and approved by the Board of Directors.
Appointment may be based Manager’s behavior (on and off
the field), volunteer record, success in last year’s
season and any letters of concern, received and reviewed
by the Board of Directors, from player’s parents.
SECTION 11:
Rescheduling of Games: There are No
Forfeits in Little League. No game shall be
re-scheduled unless weather conditions, time
constraints, un-controllable acts of nature, or
inability of a team to field the minimum (9) players,
prevent the game from being played. In such cases,
Managers, the Head Umpire, and the Board Member in
charge of the field shall re-schedule the game to be
played in the next available opening on any field that
is of proper size for the division regardless of any
other games scheduled for either team for that week.
The only exception is that no team will be re-scheduled
to play a game, which results in a double-header.
Absent Managers, Coaches, or particular players shall
not be a reason for rescheduling a game. Managers who
attempt to re-schedule games without due cause as
expressed above will receive a letter of reprimand and
may not be considered as Tournament Managers or Coaches
as a result.
SECTION 12:
Practice Facilities: Practice facilities
(schools, parks, etc.) must be covered under Lemoore
Little Leagues insurance prior to the beginning of
practice. Teams will not be allowed to practice on the
fields at the Lemoore Little League complex, except
All-Star / Tournament teams. The determination of which
team will practice at a given field (school, park, etc.)
will be conducted by the league in the following
manner:
1. The league from random draw may determine order
selection by team by division or may be appointed based
on availability of practice facilities.
2. The priority level by division will be: Majors,
AAA, AA, T-Ball.
3. The team drawn 1st will be allowed to
select which field they wish to practice at and so forth
until all the teams in the division / League have
selected a practice field.
Note: Practice facilities must be left clean and orderly
when practice is complete. Teams that receive
complaints may be reprimanded. |
