IMPORTANTInordertoprotectchildrenandmaintainahostileenvironmentforthosepersonswhowouldsexuallyabuseorexploitchildreninanyway,thelocalleaguepersonnelnamedbelowmustprovideconsenttoabackgroundcheck.PursuanttoRegulationI(c),8and9,localleaguesarerequiredtoconductannualbackgroundchecksofallindividualsrequiredtosubmita“LittleLeague®VolunteerApplication”priortotheapplicant assuming his/her duties for the current season. Any person with aconviction,guiltyplea,nocontestplea,or admission inconnectionwitha crimeagainstorinvolvingaminororminorscannotparticipateinthelocalleague.IfapotentialvolunteerappearsontheNationalSexOffenderRegistry,thelocalleaguemust contact the Security Manager at Little League International prior toappointingthevolunteertoparticipateinanycapacityintheleague.

A localLittleLeaguemustconductanationwidebackgroundcheckutilizingJ.D.Palatine (JDP) or another provider that is comparable to JDP in accessingbackgroundchecksrecordsforsexoffenderregisterdataandothercriminalrecords.Acheckconductedonlyinonestatedoesnotmeettheminimumrequirementsoftheregulations.

ImportantChangesfrom2018:LittleLeagueBaseballandSoftballhasupdateditsChild Protection Program in response to the formalization of Senate Bill 534-ProtectingYoungVictimsfromSexualAbuseandSafeSportAuthorizationActof2017, inacontinueefforttoprotecttheplayersofourprogram.Informationonconducting abackgroundcheck, resources from theNationalCenter forMissingand Leading ExploitedChildren, SafeSport resources, and additional educationalinformationisavailableatLittleLeague.org/ChildProtection.

Some states have enacted laws that require additional background checkrequirements thatare separate to thosemandatedbyLittleLeague.Foradditionalinformationonstaterequirements,visitLittleLeague.org/StateLaws.

The local leagueBoardofDirectorsmustensure thatallof the followingpersonshave annually completed and submitted to the local league president, a “LittleLeague Volunteer Application” or completed the JPD QuickApp. VisitLittleLeague.org/ChildProtection for more information prior to the applicantassuminghis/herduties:

• Managers,Coaches,andanyadditionalPracticeCoaches

• BoardofDirectorsmembers

• Umpires andotherpersons, volunteers and/orhiredworkers,whoprovideregularservicetotheleagueand/orhaverepetitiveaccessto,orcontactwith,playersorteams.

Refusaltoannuallysubmitafullycompleted“LittleLeagueVolunteerApplication”must result in immediate removal and dismissal of the individual from the localleague.

The“LittleLeagueVolunteerApplication”mustbemaintainedbythepresidentofthelocalleagueBoardofDirectorsforallthepersonsnamedabove.Thepresidentmustmaintaintheapplication,foratleasttwoyearsafterthevolunteerisnolongerin the league. Failure to complywith this regulationmay result in suspensionorrevocation of tournament privileges and/or suspension or revocation of the localleague’s charter by action of the Charter or Tournament Committees inWilliamsport. If a leagueutilizes the JDPQuickApp, the application is storedontheirdatabaseaslongastheleagueisregisteredthroughJDP.

Note:Thelocalleaguemayaddinformationtotheform.However,thelocalleagueshall onlymodifyor adapt the “LittleLeagueVolunteerApplication” inorder tocomplywithlocal,state,provincial,ornationallaws.

TheOfficial Regulations, Playing Rules, andOperating Polices for all divisions of Little LeagueBaseball® are produced solely for the use of baseball programs charteredwith Little LeagueBaseball, Incorporated (chartered Little League programs), and only for the calendar yeardesignatedonthecover.Allotheruse isprohibited, includinguseby leaguesnotcharteredbyLittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporated.LittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporatedassumesnoliabilityforanyunauthorizeduseofthisinformation.Anyandallchallengestothemeaningorapplicabilityofthe above referenced Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Operating Policies, unlessspecificallystatedotherwiseherein,shallbe interpretedanddecidedbyLittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporatedinitssolediscretionandsuchdeterminationshallbefinalandbinding.Notethatanychanges, updates, or corrections to these Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and OperatingPolicieswillbecommunicatedtocharteredLittleLeagueprogramsandDistrictAdministrators.ForinformationonaffiliatingwithLittleLeague,visitLittleLeague.org.

©2019LittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporated.AllRightsReserved.

Little LeagueBaseball andSoftball does not limit participation in its activities on the basis ofdisability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or religious preference.ISBN-978-1-5323-9250-4

TableofContents

SignificantChangesfor2019

OrganizationalStructureBoardofDirectorsOfficersRulesCommitteeCharterCommittee

GeneralInformationPurposeofLittleLeagueBaseballandSoftballFederalCharterStructureAdministrationCharterCommittee/WaiversofRulesandRegulationsPlayerEligibilityAmateurStatusDivisionsofPlayRoleoftheParentVolunteerEligibilityLeadershipProgramsInitiativesFrequentlyAskedQuestions

ResidencyandSchoolAttendanceEligibilityRequirements

Proof-of-AgeRequirementsAcceptableFormsofProofofBirthDateHowtoObtainAcceptableDocumentsProvingDateofBirthHowtoObtaina“StatementinLieuofAcceptableProofofBirth”

OfficialRegulationsRegulationITheLeagueRegulationIILeagueBoundariesRegulationIIITheTeams

RegulationIVThePlayersRegulationVSelectionofPlayersRegulationVIPitchersRegulationVIISchedulesRegulationVIIIMinorLeaguesRegulationIXSpecialGamesRegulationXNightGamesRegulationXIAdmissiontoGamesRegulationXIIAwardsRegulationXIIICommercializationRegulationXIVFieldDecorumRegulationXVAppearanceofLittleLeaguersintheMediaRegulationXVIUseofLittleLeagueNameandEmblemRegulationXVIITournamentPlay

OfficialPlayingRulesRule1.00ObjectivesoftheGameRule2.00DefinitionofTermsRule3.00GamePreliminariesRule4.00StartingandEndingtheGameRule5.00PuttingtheBallinPlay-LiveBallRule6.00TheBatterRule7.00TheRunnerRule8.00ThePitcherRule9.00TheUmpire

TournamentRulesandGuidelinesTournamentOrganizationConditionsofTournamentPlayTournamentPlayingRulesGuidelinesforConductofTournamentRegionalDirectorsInternationalTournamentPoolPlayFormat

SectionI–GuidelinesSectionII–SegmentsofaPoolPlayTournamentSectionIII–TiebreakerProceduresSectionIV–Runs-AllowedRatio

AppendixALightningSafetyGuidelinesAppendixBSafetyCodeforLittleLeagueAppendixCCommunicableDiseaseProceduresAppendixDBatModificationsandAlterationsAppendixEHeatIllnessPreventionProtectionPolicyAppendixFPrivacyPolicyAppendixGLittleLeagueAgeChart

OperatingPoliciesLocalLeagueAdministrationRoleofLeaguePresidentLeagueOfficersProcesstoObtainWaiversofRulesandRegulationsLocalLeagueDraftMethodsOptionsonSons,Daughters,andSiblingsLocalLeagueMaintenanceofRostersDividingaLeagueLocalLeagueElectionProceduresTheOfficialShoulderPatchLittleLeaguePoliciesandPrinciplesSexualHarassmentPolicyConflictofInterestPolicyLittleLeagueChildProtectionProgramChildAbuse-AFive-StepReviewQuestionsandAnswersAboutTheChildProtectionProgramLittleLeagueParticipantDisabilityPolicyLittleLeagueGenderIdentityPolicyStandardsForLightingCommunicationsandLeaguePromotionsWebsitesLittleLeagueTrademarksCrowdfundingorOtherOnlineFundraising

YourLeagueReceives125

FreeBackgroundChecksPerYearEachyear,LittleLeague®Internationalprovides125freebackgroundchecks.

Informationonhowtoutilizethisbenefit,aswellashowtoconductbackgroundchecks,canbefoundontheLittleLeaguewebsiteat:

LittleLeague.org/ChildProtectionProgram

SignificantChangesfor2019(NOTE:Unlessnotedotherwise,theseapplytoallbaseballdivisions.)

Significantchangeswillbeidentifiedbyashadedbackground.

REGULATIONS

Regulation I(c)(9) - Requires leagues to contact the Security Manager at LittleLeagueInternationalifapotentialvolunteerappearsontheNationalSexOffenderRegistrypriortothevolunteerbeingappointed.

Regulation VI(a), (c) NOTE, (k); 4.12; and Tournament Rule 4 - Provides athresholdforpitchersmovingtothecatcherposition.

PLAYINGRULES

1.10-AllowsTeeBallbatstobeusedintheCoachPitch/MachinePitchDivisions.AdditionallyallowsbatsmeetingtheBBCORstandardtobeusedintheJuniorandIntermediate(50-70)Division.

2.00-DefinesDeadBallTerritory.

3.11 - Intentionally deleted 3.11. Rule 4.13 remains and provides the sameguidanceconcerningnumberofgamesperdayforteams.

8.02(a)(1) -Provides guidanceonwhen thepitcher’shandmay come in contactwiththepitcher’smouthorlips.

8.06AR-Providesguidanceonwhatisconsideredavisittothepitcher.

TOURNAMENTRULESANDGUIDELINES

ManagersandCoaches -Restricts thenumberofadults in thedugoutoron thefield toonemanagerandonecoachwhena tournament teamhaseleven (11)orfewereligibleplayersareatthegamesiteatthestartofagame.

Schedules - Revises the date for tournament schedule submission to be two (2)weekspriortothestartoftournamentorJune15,whicheverisearliest.

TournamentRule14-Addedaruleconcerningtiegamesafter6inningsfor8-to10-, 9- to 11-, and Major Division, and 7 innings for Intermediate (50-70)Division,Junior,andSeniorLeagueDivisions.

APPENDIX

Appendix C - Updates the Communicable Disease Policy to align with theNationalFederationofStateHighSchoolAssociations.

AppendixF-UpdatestotheLittleLeaguePrivacyPolicy.

OPERATINGPOLICIES

Little League Disability Policy - Little League policy and procedure forconsideringwaiversofrulesduetoparticipant’sdisability.

Little League Gender Identity Policy - Little League policy and procedure forconsideringwaiversofrulestoaccommodategenderidentity.

A.R.—An Approved Ruling (A.R.) serves to illustrate the application of theregulations and rules.ApprovedRulings follow the regulations and rules theyamplifyandareindicatedbyabox.

Forrule,regulation,andpolicyupdatesthroughouttheyear,visitLittleLeague.org/Rules.

2019LittleLeagueAgeChartForBaseballDivisionsOnly

Matchmonth(topline)andboxwithyearofbirth.Leagueageindicatedatright.

OrganizationalStructure

LITTLELEAGUE®BASEBALLIncorporatedP.O.Box3485,Williamsport,PA17701

(570)326-1921

BoardofDirectorsHughE.Tanner,Chairman

StevenJohnson,Chairman-Elect

JohnBoyd

PeteCacheiro

CorinneG.L.Chow

JaniceChristensen

JeniceCondie

ChrisDrury

Dr.DavieJaneGilmour

Eng.AntonioJ.Gonzalez

TimHughes

SallyJohn

StephenD.Keener

DennisLewin

KenLiesegang

JonD.Litner

Dr.DanielR.Lueders

JonathanMariner

MichaelMussina

JoJoRinebold

RoyRomaya

DwayneTuggle

ShannonWalker

TravisYoung,Sr.

Officers

HughE.TannerChairman

StevenJohnsonChairman-Elect

StephenD.KeenerPresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficer

ElizabethDiLulloBrownSeniorVicePresidentandChiefMarketingOfficer

KarlEckweilerSeniorVicePresidentandChiefLegalOfficer

DavidHouseknechtSeniorVicePresidentofAdministrationandChiefFinancialOfficer

PatrickW.WilsonSeniorVicePresidentandChiefProgramOperationsOfficer

DanKirbyVicePresidentofRiskManagement

MelissaL.SingerVicePresidentandTreasurer

LanceVanAukenVicePresidentandExecutiveDirectoroftheLittleLeagueMuseum

JosephW.Losch

CorporateSecretary

RulesCommitteePatrickW.Wilson,Chairman

NicholasCaringi

JeniceCondie

JaniceChristensen

StephenD.Keener

MichaelMussina

RoyRomaya

SaraThompson

DwayneTuggle

DanielVelte

CharterCommitteePatrickW.Wilson,ChairmanandSecretary

NicholasL.Caringi

DemikoErvin

JamieJoy

StephenD.Keener

DanielP.Kirby

SamRanck

BrentStahlnecker

SaraThompson

DanielVelte

LittleLeagueRegionalOfficesarefullystaffedyear-roundtoprovideassistanceanddirectiontoLittleLeaguevolunteers.Allgeneralquestions,writtensuggestionsfor improving this Rulebook, tournament inquiries, rule interpretation requests,and supply orders should be directed to the appropriate office in your region asindicated.

UNITEDSTATESREGIONALOFFICES

EASTERNREGIONALOFFICEP.O.Box2926|Bristol,CT06011-2926

Phone:(860)585-4730|Fax:(860)585-4734E-mail:Eastregion@LittleLeague.org

CENTRALREGIONALOFFICE360RidgePointDrive|Carmel,IN46032

Phone:(317)897-6127|Fax:(317)897-6158E-mail:CentralRegion@LittleLeague.org

SOUTHEASTERNREGIONALOFFICEP.O.Box7557|WarnerRobins,GA31095

Phone:(478)987-7227|Fax:(478)987-7232E-mail:Southeastregion@LittleLeague.org

SOUTHWESTERNREGIONALOFFICE3700S.UniversityParksDrive|Waco,TX76706

Phone:(254)756-1816|Fax:(254)757-0519E-mail:Southwestregion@LittleLeague.org

WESTERNREGIONALOFFICE

6707LittleLeagueDrive|SanBernardino,CA92407Phone:(909)887-6444|Fax:(909)887-6135

E-mail:Westregion@LittleLeague.org

INTERNATIONALREGIONALOFFICES

CANADIANREGIONALOFFICE#500-2210PrinceofWalesDrive|Ottawa,Ontario

CanadaK2E6Z9Phone:(613)731-3301|Fax:(613)731-2829

E-mail:Canada@LittleLeague.org

LATINAMERICANANDCARIBBEANREGIONALOFFICEP.O.Box10237|CaparraHeights

PuertoRico00922-0237Phone:(787)982-3076|Fax:(787)728-8164

E-mail:LatinAmerica@LittleLeague.org

EUROPEANANDAFRICANREGIONALOFFICELittleLeagueEurope|Al.MalejLigi1

Kunto,99-300,PolandPhone:011-48-24-254-4569|Fax:011-48-24-254-4571

E-mail:Europe@LittleLeague.org

ASIA-PACIFICREGIONALOFFICEc/oHongKongLittleLeague|Room1005

SportsHouse|1StadiumPathCausewayBay,HongKong

Phone:011-852-2504-4007|Fax:011-852-2504-8629E-mail:llbapr@hkbaseball.com.hk

GeneralInformationPurposeofLittleLeagueBaseballandSoftball

Betterthananyotheryouthsportactivity,baseballandsoftballhavebecomethethread that has sewn together a patchwork of nations and cultures around theworld.ChildrenindiversenationssuchasIsrael,Jordan,Ukraine,Germany,Japan,Canada,HongKong, Poland,Mexico, China, Venezuela, South Africa, and theU.S.havediscoveredbaseballandsoftball—LittleLeagueBaseballandSoftball–arewaystobringtheirpeopleasportthatmirrorslifeitself.

Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challengeplayers towardsperfectionofphysical skillsandbring intoplay theexcitementoftactics and strategy.Theverynatureofbaseball and softball also teach thatwhileeveryplayereventuallystrikesout,orisonthelosingteam,thereisalwaysanotherchanceforsuccessinthenextat-batorgame.

Millionsof childrenon six continents andmore than80 countries can attestthatbaseball,softball,andLittleLeaguearesynonymous.LittleLeagueisaheritageto be carried forward proudly in the future by ever increasing waves of thosedevotedtoteachingchildrenhowtoplayandenjoythesegreatgames.

LittleLeagueisaprogramofservicetoyouth.Itisgearedtoprovideanoutletof healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere ofwholesome community participation. The movement is dedicated to helpingchildrenbecomegoodanddecentcitizens.Itinspiresthemwithagoalandenrichestheir lives towards the day when they must take their places in the world. Itestablishesthevaluesofteamwork,sportsmanship,andfairplay.

FederalCharterLittle League operates under auspices of the highest recognition thatmay be

accorded to any such organization by the government of the United States. Byvirtueof legislation approvedunanimouslybyboth theHouseofRepresentativesandtheSenateandsigned into lawbyPresidentLyndonB. JohnsononJuly16,1964, Little League has been granted a Congressional Charter of FederalIncorporation. No other youth sports organization has been so honored by theFederalgovernment.

StructureBasically,LittleLeaguehasthreestructuralcomponents,eachdependentupon

theotherandeachvitaltothesuccessoftheprogram.The administrative and service core of the movement is Little League

International, a non-profit membership organization that maintains theinternational program, with international headquarters in Williamsport,Pennsylvania. Part of the headquarters structure includes various RegionalHeadquartersintheU.S.andthroughouttheworld.

The next component is the District. All the leagues within a District (ageographical area usually encompassing 10-20 leagues) elect a DistrictAdministrator(DA).TheDAandhis/herstaffofAssistantDistrictAdministratorsserve as liaisons between the various Regional Headquarters and the local LittleLeagues.TheyareusuallythemostexperiencedLittleLeaguevolunteersinthearea,andarechargedwithhelpingtoensurethatallthevolunteers intheirdistrictsarewell trained, and all the leagues are operating within the guidelines set by LittleLeague.TheDistrictAdministratordoesnothavetheauthoritytosuspend,limit,orrevokeanyrules, regulations,orprivilegesofcharterbya localLittleLeague,butmayrecommendsuchactiontotheCharterCommitteeinWilliamsport.

The final, most important component is the local Little League. The leagueprovides its services in the community. It furnishes physical facilities, volunteerservices, and resources to provide a program for children. Through effectiveleadershipandstrongadministrativepolicyatthetoplevel,togetherwithtrainingextensionsandadherencetoruleandpolicyatDistrictandlocalleaguelevel,LittleLeagueisabletoprovideliberalbenefitstochildrenwhoparticipate.

AdministrationLittleLeagueaffairsareadministeredbytheLittleLeagueInternationalBoard

ofDirectors.Policies,operatingprocedures,andcontrolsoftheprogramarecarriedoutbyLittleLeagueInternationalstaff,underthedirectionofthePresidentandtheExecutiveCommittee.

The local league operates under a charter granted annually by Little League.Theleagueisautonomousinthesenseofhavingfreedomtoelectitsownofficers,finance its program, and carry on various other related functions, but it mustadherescrupulouslytoallrulesandregulationsestablishedbyLittleLeague.

The charter privilege extends use of the name “Little League” and its officialinsigniatothelocalLittleLeague.ItcanbesuspendedorrevokedforviolationofrulesorregulationsbyactionoftheCharterCommittee.

CharterCommittee/WaiversofRulesandRegulationsTheCharterCommitteeisagroupofpersonnelatLittleLeagueInternational

in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in whom is placed (by the Little LeagueInternational Board of Directors) the responsibility of reviewing, granting,suspending,orrevokingtheprivilegesandconditionsofthelocalleague’scharter.When a local leaguewishes to request awaiver of a specific rule or regulation, itmustsubmittherequestinwritingtotheDistrictAdministrator,whowillforwarditwithhis/her recommendation to theRegionalDirector.TheRegionalDirectororAssistantRegionalDirectorwillpresent the request to theCharterCommitteefor a final and binding decision. The league, as part of the chartering process,agreed to accept the decision of the Charter Committee as final and binding.Should any new or additional information become available after the CharterCommittee’s initial decision, which the league feels would alter theCommittee’sdecision,theleaguemaysubmitthatinformationforreconsiderationbytheaboveoutlinedprocess.The leaguealsoagreed,aspartof thecharteringprocess, thatallCharterCommitteedecisionswillbemadeinWilliamsportbutunderstandthattheleague may request to personally present their position at a meeting with theCommittee in Williamsport. No other person or group has the authority toapprovewaiversofANYrulesorregulations.

PlayerEligibilityTheplayermustqualifyunderLittleLeague’sdefinitionofresidenceorschool

attendanceasdescribedwithinthisrulebook,mustbeofthecorrect“leagueage”forthe division, and must have parental consent. Little League offers baseball andsoftball programs for players league age 4 through 16. Local Little Leagues areencouragedtoprovideallprograms,thusgivingallthechildrenintheareaachancetoplayLittleLeagueBaseballorSoftball.LeagueageisdefinedinRegulationIV(a).

AmateurStatusTobeeligible in theLittleLeagueBaseballorSoftballprogram,aparticipant

mustbeanamateurinbaseballorsoftballrespectively.ThisrequirementservestoincreaseinterestandcompetitivebalanceinLittleLeagueBaseballandSoftball.Anamateur participant is one who engages in the Little League Baseball or Softballprogram solely for the educational, physical, mental, social, and recreationalbenefitsderived thereof.Theamateur status requirement enhancesLittleLeague’sgoals and values of character development, wholesome community participation,teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play and, also, protects Little League athletesfrombeingdisqualifiedfromhighschoolandcollegiateathletics.

NOTE: Loss of Amateur Status: A participant loses amateur status andtherefore,therighttoparticipateintheLittleLeagueprogramwhenever:• The participant, or the participant’s parent(s) or guardian(s), receives

compensation, in trustorotherwise, fororrelatedto theparticipant’sathleticability,participation,orperformanceinbaseballorsoftball.

• Theparticipantplaysonaprofessionalteaminbaseballorsoftball.• Theparticipant signsacontractwhereby theparticipantagrees tocompete in

anybaseballorsoftballcompetitionforcompensation.It isnotaviolationtoattend or participate in a professional try-out camp, provided that (1) nocompensationorexpensesarepaid; (2) the try-out lastsno longer than forty-eighthours;and(3)ifinthesportofbaseball,theparticipationisotherwiseinconformitywiththeNationalFederationMajor-MinorLeagueAgreement.

DivisionsofPlayMostpeopleknowLittleLeaguethroughtheMajorDivisionfor9-to12-year-

olds.ButtodayLittleLeagueprovidesorganizedyouthsportsprogramsforawiderange of ages. Charter fees are extremely reasonable, with Rulebooks andorganizationalmaterialsprovidedfree.

TeeBallBaseballandTeeBallSoftballprogramsareforplayers4-6yearsold(withanoptionfor7-year-olds)whowanttolearnthefundamentalsofhittingandfielding.InTeeBall,playershitaballoffabattingtee.Rulesofthegamemaybevariedtoaccommodatetheneedforteaching.TheprimarygoalsofTeeBallaretohavefun,to instructchildreninthefundamentalsofbaseballandsoftball,andtoallowthemtoexperiencethevalueofteamwork.

Minor League Baseball and Minor League Softball programs may beoperatedwithineachdivisionforyoungerplayerswithlessexperience.TheMinorLeaguemaybeplayers ages 7-12.Divisionsmaybe establishedwithin theMinorLeague for “Machine Pitch,” “Coach Pitch,” or “Player Pitch.” The goal of theMinor League is to prepare children for eventual selection to a Major Divisionteam, and local leagues are encouraged to structure this division to provideflexibility, develop players, and, most importantly, have fun. Additional CoachPitch resources, including a 12-week program for Coach Pitch baseball, areavailableatLittleLeagueU.org.LittleLeagueInternationalrequestsleaguesidentifyCoachPitch/MachinePitchandPlayerPitchteamsduringthecharteringprocesstohelpprovidemoredetailsabouttheseimportantlevelsofplayintheLittleLeagueprogram.

LittleLeagueBaseballandLittleLeagueSoftball (alsoknownas theMajorDivision)areforplayers9to12yearsold.AleaguemaychoosetolimititsMajorDivisionto10,11,and12-year-olds,or11-and12-year-olds.The8-to10-and9-to 11-Year-Old Baseball and Softball Divisions were established as tournamentprogramstogivechildrentheopportunity toexperienceTournamentPlay,uptoStatelevel.LeaguesmayalsoenterTournamentPlayfor10-to12-year-oldsintheLittleLeagueBaseballandLittleLeagueSoftballDivisions,eachending inWorldSeriestournaments.

LittleLeagueIntermediate(50-70)BaseballDivisionisforplayers11to13yearsold.Theprogramisatransitionalprogramfor11-to13-year-oldsusing50-footpitchingdistanceand70-footbasepathsandoffersafullrangeoftournament

play,includingaWorldSeries.Junior League Baseball and Junior League Softball are established as

transitionalprogramsfor12-to14-year-olds.TheprogramslinktheLittleLeagueandSeniorLeaguedivisionsandofferafullrangeofTournamentPlay,includingWorldSeriestournaments.

SeniorLeagueBaseballandSeniorLeagueSoftballare forplayers13to16yearsold.BothdivisionsofferafullrangeofTournamentPlay,includingaWorldSeries.

LittleLeagueChallengerDivisionisforplayersages4-18withphysicaland/orintellectualdisabilities.Itincorporatesotherchildrenintheleagueas“buddies”fortheChallengerplayers.

SeniorLeagueChallengerDivisionisforplayers15yearsoldandabovewithphysical and/or intellectual disabilities. It incorporates other participants orvolunteersintheleagueas“buddies”fortheChallengerplayers.

RoleoftheParentTheparentsofmillionsofLittleLeaguerscombinedwiththeirchildren,league

officials, umpires, managers, coaches, and countless volunteer agencies includingsponsors, representan imposingcrosssectionofourworld.Parentsmusttaketheinitiative tomake the localprogramsuccessfulandtheexperiencemeaningful fortheirchildren.

Practically speaking, Little League is an adult, volunteer work projectconstructed,supervised,andassistedbyparentswhowanttoextendthisbenefittotheir children. Parents are essential to the local league by volunteering, raisingfunds,andsupportingalloperationswithinthecommunity.

Little League continues to develop educational material for parents availablethroughLittleLeagueUniversity(LittleLeagueU.org)andthat isalsodeliveredviaTheParentConnection(LittleLeague.org/Parents),which isamonthlye-newsletterdesigned to informandengageLittleLeagueparentsand families.Topics includethe latest rules, registration information, fitness and safety tips, and equipmentadvice.

VolunteerEligibilityAs a condition of service to the league, all managers, coaches, Board of

Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, whoprovideregularservicetotheleagueand/orhaverepetitiveaccessto,orcontactwith players or teams, must annually complete and submit a “Little LeagueOfficialVolunteerApplication” (LittleLeague.org/VolApp) to the local leaguepresident. Annual background screenings must be completed prior to theapplicant assuming his/her duties for the current season. Refusal to annuallysubmita fully completed“LittleLeagueOfficialVolunteerApplication”mustresult in the immediatedismissalof the individual fromthe local league. [SeeRegulationI(b)andI(c)8and9.]

LeadershipProgramsIn the years ahead there will be millions of children playing Little League

Baseball and Softball. Leadership training programs help towiden the scope andimprovethestandardsofleadershipatalllevels.

ManagersandCoachesItcannotbestatedtoostronglythatqualifiedadultvolunteersmustbeenlisted

asteammanagersandcoaches.Itisnotenoughthatcandidatesfortheseimportantroleshavepreviousexperienceinthegame.

Managers and coaches must possess leadership ability and the know-how towork with young children. Training Little Leaguers in the fundamentals ofteamwork,goodsportsmanship,anddisciplineareattainablegoals,andarereadilyavailable through publications, videos, seminars, and clinics produced for and byLittleLeague.

LittleLeagueprovidesavarietyofresourcestotrainyourleague’smanagersandcoaches, includingLittleLeagueUniversity (LittleLeagueU.org), andTheCoach’sBox newsletter (LittleLeague.org/Newsletters). Little League University is a freeonlineresourcethatprovidesexpertadviceoncoachingseveraldifferentagegroupsofbaseballandsoftballplayers,aswellasdrillsthatwillhelpcoachesbetterpreparetheir teams for games. The Coach’s Box newsletter provides monthly tips andfeatures on topics related to coaching baseball and softball. Little LeagueInternational partners with organizations such as the Positive Coaching AllianceandONESoftballforadviceforparentsandcoachestoenhancetheLittleLeagueexperience.

UmpiresOftenanoverlookedaspectof theLittleLeagueprogram,umpiring isoneof

themostimportant.ThevolunteerumpireisasmuchapartofLittleLeagueasthevolunteermanager,coach,orconcessionstandworker.

There is no sound reason for paying umpires, or any other person whoseservices shouldbeprovidedon a volunteerbasis.Manydistricts and leagueshavefound successfulways tooperate volunteerumpiringprograms,helping todefraythecoststhatmightnormallybepassedontotheparents.

Little League also offers many training materials, clinics, and seminars onumpireeducation,aswellastheLittleLeagueUmpireRegistry.Theregistryallows

volunteerumpirestoreceiveregularmailingsfromLittleLeagueInternationalonruleinterpretations,updates,etc.

LittleLeagueisalsopleasedtoofferLittleLeagueUniversity,afree,onlinetoolpackedwitheducationalcontentandvideoclipsonplateandbasemechanicsandnews articles, will provide an opportunity to build, recruit, train, and retain aprogram of volunteers. The resource center will also enable umpires to remainupdatedontherulesandregulations,exchangeideas,andoffersuggestionsthatwillcontinually improve their game. Learn more and register atLittleLeagueUmpire.org.

Formoreinformationonhowtoobtainthesematerials,howtosignupfortheUmpireRegistry,orontheclinicsandseminarsnearestyou,contactyourRegionalHeadquartersorvisitLittleLeague.org/Umpires.

LeagueOfficersLittle League offers free training through Little League University

(LittleLeagueU.org)aswellasclinics,seminars,andmaterialsforleagueofficersinall duties. Leagues are strongly encouraged to utilize the League ResourceGuidethatismailedannuallytoallU.S.leaguepresidentslistedontheLittleLeagueDataCenter. The Resource Guide is also available at LittleLeagueU.org. Anotherresource is “A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League”(LittleLeague.org/Hometown) which follows a fictional league through a year ofoperation, showing the rightway to solve themost commonproblems that arise.Forinformationonattendingaseminar,contactyourRegionalOffice.

InitiativesLittleLeagueismorethanjustbatsandballs.Itisalsoapartoflifeformillions

of people every year, so it is important to educate children and adults in otheraspectsoflifeaswell.InformationonthefollowingspecialprojectsandinitiativesisavailablefromyourRegionalOffice.

ASAP(ASafetyAwarenessProgram)—Designedtosharethebestsafetyideasfromaroundtheworld.

The Little League Challenger Program — Two divisions of play forindividualswithintellectualandphysicaldisabilities.

LittleLeagueChildProtectionProgram—AprogramtoeducatelocalLittleLeagueofficials,parents,andchildrenonwaystostaysafe,andhowtohelpensurepeoplewiththepropermotivesareinvolvedatthelocallevel.

LittleLeagueGrowtheGameGrantProgram—Anew$1.8milliongrantprogram created to provide local leagues the resources needed for generalimprovement, to help recover from natural disaster, and to expand or establishLittleLeagueSoftball,LittleLeagueChallengerDivision,andLittleLeagueUrbanInitiative programs and help strengthen the Little League opportunities incommunities.VisitLittleLeague.org/GrowtheGameformoreinformation.

LittleLeagueUrbanInitiative—Aninitiativetobringbaseballandsoftballtoinner-cityyouths.

FrequentlyAskedQuestionsHere are some answers to the most common questions we receive at Little

LeagueInternationaleachyear.

Q:CanalocalLittleLeagueorDistrictprogramset-upawebsiteinwhichanyofthetrademarksofLittleLeagueareused?

A: Local leagues and Districts are permitted to host websites that assist withcommunicatinginformationabouttheiractivitiesinthelocalcommunity.Thelocalleaguename,affiliationwithLittleLeague,registration,facilitieslocations,boardmembers, and other information for parents and volunteers should beclearlystatedonthewebsite.

Anyleagueordistrictthatwishestohostawebsite,whichincludesLittleLeagueTrademarks in any fashion,must submit its leaguewebsite address (www.) orURL (Universal Resource Locator) into the Little League Data Center(LittleLeague.org/DataCenter)annually.Thiscanbefoundunderthe“ReviewLeagueInformation”menuontheLittleLeagueDataCenter.ThewebaddressorURLshouldbeacombinationofaleagueordistrict’snameinconjunctionwith the words “Little League” or “LL.” An example of how a URL shouldappear: www.HometownLittleLeague.org or www.PA50LittleLeague.org.Should a league elect not to re-charter or change its affiliation, the league isresponsible for transferring any domain name containing Little LeaguetrademarkstoLittleLeagueInternationalatthelocalleague’sexpense.

Useof theLittleLeagueTrademarks, logos, and links toLittleLeague.org arepermittedonwebsitesoperatedbylocalleaguesordistricts,however,permissionmustbegrantedinadvancebycontactingMarketing@LittleLeague.org.Undernocircumstancesmaya league,district,orperson register awebsiteusing thewordsLittle League in awebsite address for any other purpose other than torepresent their local league or district. This includes websites set-up for thepurposesofraisingfundssuchascrowdsourcingwebsites,aswellassocialmedianetworks.If teamswithin local leaguesalsohostwebsites, theyarerequiredtofollowtheseguidelinesandtheguidelinesforuseofLittleLeagueTrademarks.At this time, team URLs are not required to be submitted to Little LeagueInternational however leagues are responsible for educating the operators ofteam websites and/or social media accounts on Little League guidelines andtrademarkuse.Leaguesandteamsshouldnotuseanycommercialentityintheir

leagueURL.Itisstronglyencouragedthatlocalleagueboardmembersmonitorthe websites of their associated teams to ensure appropriate content is beingprovided.

Leaguesarealsoencouragedtosecuremodel releasesaspartof theplayerandvolunteer registration process. This allows leagues to display and distributeimagesorvideoofplayersparticipatinginleagueactivities.

LittleLeaguereservestherighttoreviewanyleagueordistrictwebsitethatusesLittle League trademarks and logos to ensure appropriate permissions fromthoseindividualsisgranted.ItisrecommendedthatyouincorporatetheLittleLeague model release (LittleLeague.org/ModelRelease) as part of the playerregistrationprocess.LittleLeaguereservestherighttorequirealeagueordistrictto remove content on its websites, including social media sites, if content isdeemedinappropriate.

LocalleaguesordistrictsareencouragedtoestablishawebsiteusingtheDICK’STeam SportsHQpowered byBlue Sombrero,which is free to Little Leaguedistrictsand local leagues. Information isavailableatLittleLeague.org/TSHQ.Additional information can be found in the section title: Websites in theOperatingPoliciesofthisbook.

Q: If a manager, coach, or umpire is returning from previous years, do theyautomaticallygetthesamepositioninthenextyear?

A:VolunteersinthelocalLittleLeagueprogramDONOTHAVETENURE,regardlessoftheyearsofservice.Inordertoserve,amanager,coach,orumpiremust be appointed by the league president and approved by the local leagueBoard of Directors annually. Prior service does NOT guarantee re-appointment.

Q:Can a local Little Leaguewaive its rights to a player who qualifies within itsboundaries,allowingthatplayertoparticipateinanotherLittleLeagueprogram?

A:AlocalLittleLeaguedoesnothavetheauthoritytowaivesuchrights.ONLYTHE CHARTER COMMITTEE IN WILLIAMSPORT HAS THISAUTHORITY. (See “CHARTER COMMITTEE/WAIVERS OF RULESANDREGULATIONS” in the previous section). If theCharter Committeevotestograntawaiver,theDistrictAdministratorwillbeinformedinwriting.Waivers,ifgranted,areforthecurrentseasononly.

Q:Canachildwhodoesnotqualifywithinaleague’sboundariesplayinthatleague

fortheregularseasononly,providedhe/sheisnoteligibleforTournamentPlay(allstars)?

A:No.However,thelocalleaguemayrequestawaiver,listingallcircumstancesthatwarrantsuchawaiver.OnlytheCharterCommitteeinWilliamsportcanmake the final decision. (See “CHARTER COMMITTEE/WAIVERS OFRULES AND REGULATIONS” in the previous section). If the CharterCommitteevotestograntawaiver,theDistrictAdministratorwillbeinformedinwriting.Waivers,ifgranted,areforthecurrentseasononly.

Q:Ifaparentsignsanotarizedstatementgrantingtemporarycustodyofachildtoafriendorotherfamilymember,canthatfriendorfamilymember’sresidencebeusedforregisteringachildtoplayinLittleLeague?

A: The ONLY acceptable documentation regarding a change of custody isCOURT-ORDERED CUSTODY, a decree issued by a judge who hasjurisdictioninthematter.

Q:DoestheDistrictAdministratorhavetheauthoritytograntawaiverofaruleorregulation?Example:CouldtheDistrictAdministratorgivepermissionfora localleaguetoregisterplayerswhoseresidenceisoutsidetheleague’sboundaries?CouldaDistrictAdministratorwaiveANYruleorregulation?

A:NO.ANYwaiverofaruleorregulationcanonlybemadebytheCharterCommitteeinWilliamsport.Nootherpersonorgrouphasthisauthority.IftheCharterCommitteevotestograntawaiver,theDistrictAdministratorwillbeinformedinwriting.Waivers,ifgranted,areforthecurrentseasononly.

Q:WhatistherequiredmethodforselectingTournament(all-star)teams?

A:There is no requiredmethod.The local leagueBoardofDirectorsdecidesannuallyontheselectionmethod.However,asuggestedmethodisincludedintheTournamentRulesandGuidelinessectionofthisbook.

Q:HowmuchdoesitcosttobelongtoLittleLeague?

A:ThecharterfeepaidonceperyeartoLittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporated,bythelocalLittleLeague,is$10perteam.OneRulebookforeachteamcharteredisprovided free, although the local leaguepresidentordesignatedofficermayorderadditionalRulebooksat$2each.Eachleaguemustalsoprovideadequateaccidentandliability insurancecoverage.Iftheleaguepurchasestheinsurancethrough the Little League group insurance programunderwritten by anAIG

member company, the cost is between $23 and $31 per team, per season,dependinguponthelocationanddivisionofplay.Detailedinformationontheaccident and liability insurance offered through Little League’s RiskManagementdepartmentisavailableat(570)326-1921.

Q:WhatisthedifferencebetweenRegularSeasonandTournamentPlay(all-stars)?

A:DuringtheRegularSeason,everyeligiblechildintheleague’sboundariesisgiven the opportunity to tryout and participate on a team. Generally, theRegular Season begins in the spring and can last until September, but thestart/end dates for the Regular Season vary. In Tournament Play, a leagueholdingcharters in theproperdivisionsmayenter teams inup to sixbaseballandfivesoftballdivisionsintheInternationalTournament.TournamentPlaybeginsaroundJuly1andendsinlateAugustwithWorldSeriestournamentsinsevendivisionsofbaseball and softball.Manyof the rules and regulationsarethe same forRegularSeasonandTournamentPlay.However, thereare someexceptions, detailed in the Tournament Rules and Guidelines section of thisbook. Little League also offers a “Second Season” program, sometimes called“FallBall”or“WinterLeague,”withdetailsavailableatyourRegionalOffice.

Q: Can our league or district (or any other level) allow a television station orwebsite tobroadcast,web-cast,or streamregular seasongames,SpecialGames,orInternationalTournamentgames?

A:No.Theonlyauthority thatcanpermit this isLittleLeague International.More information on broadcasting, webcasting, and streaming Little LeaguegamescanbefoundatLittleLeague.org.

ResidencyandSchoolAttendanceEligibilityRequirements

EachlocalLittleLeaguedeterminestheactualgeographicboundariesofthearea from within which it shall select players. These boundaries must bedescribed indetail and shownonamapanddatedwhenmakingapplicationforaLittleLeaguecharter.Playerswillbeeligibletoplaywiththatleagueonlyiftheyresideorthephysicallocationoftheschoolwheretheyattendclassesiswithin the boundaries provided to and approved by Little League Baseball,Incorporated. NOTE: Players who established “residence” or “schoolattendance” for regular season and/or tournament in a prior seasonusing theTournament Player Verification form, and can produce the formwith properproofs and signatures,willNOTneed to complete a newTournamentPlayerVerificationform.

I. Aplayerwillbedeemedtoresidewithintheleagueboundariesif:

A. His/herparentsarelivingtogetherandareresidingwithinsuchleagueboundaries,OR;

B. Either of the player’s parents (or his/her court-appointed legalguardian)residewithinsuchboundaries.Itisunacceptableifaparentmoves into a league’s boundaries for the purpose of qualifying fortournament play. As detailed later in these rules, the penalty forviolation of this rule may, in Little League Baseball, Incorporated’sdiscretion, result in the disqualification of a player, team or entireleaguefromregularseasonand/ortournamentplay.

“Residence,” “reside,” and “residing” refers to a place of bona fidecontinuous habitation. A place of residence once established shall not beconsideredchangedunless theparents,parent,orguardianmakesabona fidechangeofresidence.

Residenceshallbeestablishedandsupportedbydocumentscontainingthefullresidencewhichincludesparent(s)orguardian(s)name,streetaddress,city,state, and zip code information, dated or in force between February 1, 2018(previous year) and February 1, 2019 (current year), from one or moredocumentsfromeachofthethreeGroupsoutlinedbelow:

GroupI1. Driver’sLicense2. Schoolrecords3. Vehiclerecords(i.e.,registration,lease,etc.)4. Employmentrecords5. Insurancedocuments

GroupII1. Welfare/childcarerecords2. Federalrecords(i.e.,FederalTax,SocialSecurity,etc.)3. Staterecords4. Local(municipal)records5. Supportpaymentrecords6. Homeownerortenantrecords7. Militaryrecords

GroupIII1. Voter’sRegistration2. Utility bills (i.e., gas, electric, water/sewer, phone, mobile phone,

heating,wastedisposal)3. Financial(loan,credit,investments,etc.)records4. Medicalrecords5. Internet,cable,orsatelliterecords

NOTE: Example – Three documents from the same Group (utility bill,cablebill,andbankstatement)constituteonlyONEdocument.

AnydocumentssubmittedasproofofresidencemustdemonstratebonafidecontinuoushabitationasdeterminedbyLittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporatedinitssolediscretion.

II. Aplayerwillbedeemedtoattendschoolintheboundariesif:

A. The physical location of the school where he/she attends classes iswithin the boundaries established by the local league. NOTE: Thisexcludes home schools, cyber schools, sports-related schools, sportsacademies, preschools, or after school where a student participates

outsideoftheprimaryschooltheplayerisenrolled.“School attendance” refers to the (place) physical location the player in

questionattendsschoolduringthetraditionalacademicyear.Onceestablished,alocationofschoolattendanceshallnotbeconsideredchangedunlessthechildisenrolledandattendsanotherschoolorisnolongerenrolledinorattendingthepreviousschool.

School attendance shall be established and supported by a documentindicatingenrollment for thecurrentacademicyear,datedprior toOctober1,2018,andwiththephysicallocationoftheschool,fromONEofthefollowingcategoriestodetermineschoolattendancebysuchplayer:

1. Official/Certified School enrollment record dated prior to October 1,2018

2. A Little League-issued school attendance form completed by theprincipal, assistant principal, or administrator authorized to sign onbehalfoftheschool

Itisrecommendedthattheleaguerequiresomeproofofresidenceorschoolattendance within the league’s boundaries at the time the player registers.Players and their parents/guardians are advised that a false statement ofresidence or school attendancemay lead to ineligibility to play Little LeagueBaseball or Softball. Under NO circumstances does ANY person have theauthoritytograntawaiver thatallowsachildtoplay ina localLittleLeagueprogram IN ANY DIVISION, when that child does not qualify under theseeligibility requirements. Any league who accepts any player outside of itsboundaries and fails to properly document compliance with the “Residenceand/or School Attendance Player EligibilityRequirement” or obtain awaiverthrough theCharterCommitteemayresult in thedisqualificationofaplayer,team,orentireleaguefromregularseasonand/ortournamentplay.

If the claim for residency or school attendance is challenged, the abovematerialsmust be submitted to Little LeagueBaseball, Incorporated,with anaffidavit of residency or school attendance from the parent(s) or guardian(s).LittleLeagueBaseball, Incorporatedshallhave theright to requestadditionaldocumentation in supportof theclaimof residencyor schoolattendance.Theparent(s)orlegalguardian(s)willberequiredtoprovidesaiddocumentationtoobtaineligibility.LittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporatedshalldecidetheissueinits sole discretion, and that decision will be final and binding. Residency orschool documents must illustrate that the residence or school attendance (as

defined above) was inside the league’s boundaries throughout the regularseason(asofJune15oftheyearinquestion).

InthecaseofaRegulationII(d)WaiverForm,oraRegulationIV(h)WaiverForm, the proof of residence for the FORMER residence of theparent(s)/guardian(s) or former school that was within the current league’sboundariesmustbeobtained.Thisproofof residence for the formerresidenceor formerschoolattendancemustbesupportedbythesamedocumentationasnotedabove.

TournamentRequirementforNon-Citizens:Aparticipantwhoisnotacitizenof the country in which he/she wishes to play, but meets residency requirements asdefinedbyLittleLeague,mayparticipateinthatcountryif:

1. his/hervisaallowsthatparticipanttoremaininthatcountryforaperiodofatleastoneyear,or;

2. theprevailing lawsallowthatparticipant to remain in thatcountry foratleastoneyear,or;

3. theparticipanthasanestablishedbonafideresidenceinthatcountryforatleasttwoyearspriortothestartoftheregularseason.

Exceptions can only be made by action of the Charter Committee inWilliamsport.Anyrequestforawaiverpertainingtotheeligibilityofaplayermustbe submitted in writing, by the president of the local Little League through theDistrictAdministrator,totherespectiveRegionalDirectornot laterthanthedateprescribed in Regulation IV(j). Requests submitted after that date will not beconsidered.

Proof-of-AgeRequirementsAcceptableFormsofProofofBirthDate

1. Original proof of age document, if issued by federal, state, or provincialregistrars of vital statistics in the country in which the Little Leaguer isparticipating.

2. Ifcountryofparticipationdiffersfromthecountryofproofofagedocument,originalproof-of-agedocumentissuedbyfederal,state,orprovincialregistrarsofvitalstatistics,orlocalofficesthereof,areacceptableproofofage,providedthedocumentwas filed,recorded,registered,or issuedwithinone(1)yearofthebirthofthechild.

3. Anoriginaldocument issuedby federal, state,orprovincial registrarsof vitalstatistics,orlocalofficesthereof,listingthedateofbirth,withreferencetothelocation and issue date of the original birth certificate, is acceptable. (Theoriginalbirthcertificatereferencedmusthavebeenfiled,recorded,registered,or issuedwithin one (1) year of the birth of the child.) Also issued by theseagencies are photocopies of the certificate of live birth with the certificationalso photocopied, including the signature, and include the seal impressedthereon.Suchdocumentsareacceptablewithout“live”signatures,providedtheoriginal filed, recorded, registered, or issued date of the birth certificate waswithinone(1)yearofthedateofbirth.

4. For children born abroad of a parent or parents who areU.S. citizens, anyofficial government document issued by aU. S. federal agency or service, isacceptable. For military dependents, Department of Defense identificationcardsandmilitaryhospitalcertificatesareacceptable.Thesemustbeoriginals,notcopies,andmustrefertoafiling,recording,registration,orissuedatethatiswithinone(1)yearofthebirthofthechild.

5. A “Statement in Lieu of Acceptable Proof of Birth” issued by a DistrictAdministratorisacceptable.

NOT ACCEPTABLE AS SOLE PROOF OF BIRTH: Baptismal Certificate;Certificate ofBlessing;Certificate ofDedication;Certificate ofCircumcision,etc.;HospitalCertificate;photocopiedrecords;passports.

NOTE:LittleLeagueInternationalhasauthorizedtheRegionalDirectorsforLatin

AmericaandCaribbean,EuropeandAfrica,andAsia-Pacific,toadoptapolicythatexcludesNo. 1 above. Local Little Leagues and districts in those regions will beinformedoftheregionalpolicy.

HowtoObtainAcceptableDocumentsProvingDateofBirthCertified copy-of-birth records may be obtained from the Registrar of Vital

Statisticsofeachstate,province,orlocalofficewherethechildwasborn.ForU.S.-born persons, addresses of these offices or bureaus, fees required, and otherpertinentinformationaresuppliedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofHealthandHuman Services (National Center for Health Statistics). A database listing themethodforobtainingbirthrecords fromanyU.S.stateor territory isavailableatthefollowingInternetaddress:

cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htmIndividual states may also have online instructions on how to obtain “rush”

birthrecords.Tofindoutastate’slatestpoliciesregardingbirthrecords,gototheInternetsitelistedbelowandtype“birthrecords”intothesearchfield,designatetheappropriatestate,thenclickon“SUBMIT.”

USA.govPersonsintheU.S.whoneedacopyofanon-U.S.birthrecordshouldcontact

theEmbassyorthenearestConsulateofthecountry inwhichthebirthoccurred.AddressesandtelephonenumbersfortheseofficesarelistedintheU.S.DepartmentofStatePublication7846,“ForeignConsularOfficesintheUnitedStates,”whichis available in many local libraries. This information may also be located at thefollowing Internet address: https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/64190.pdf. Such proof-of-birth recordsmustmeetthecriteriaforacceptableprooflistedabove.

HowtoObtaina“StatementinLieuofAcceptableProofofBirth”

Whenan“AcceptableProofofBirth” asdescribedpreviously isnot available,then the appropriate number of items in EACH of these FOUR groups arerequired so that the participant may obtain a “Statement in Lieu of AcceptableProofofBirth,”which is required for suchaparticipant tobeeligible for regularseasonortournamentplay:

Group 1 – Any one (1) of the following, provided the date of birth is listed: anaturalization document issued by the United States Department of Justice;photocopy of birth certificate; original birth certificate or government record ofbirthifnotcontainingafiling,recording,registration,orissuedatewithinone(1)yearofthedateofbirth;passport;PLUS…

Group 2 – Any two (2) of the following, provided the date of birth is listed:BaptismalCertificate;CertificateofBlessing;CertificateofDedication;Certificateof Circumcision; or any other religious-related certificate; Hospital Certificate;SchoolRecord(mustbedated,anddateofissuemustbeatleasttwoyearspriortocurrent season); Social Security document; Welfare Department document;adoptionrecord.Anyiteminthisgroupmustbeanoriginaldocument,notacopy;PLUS…

Group3–Anytwo(2)ofthefollowing:Awritten,signed,andnotarizedstatementfrom…

…thedoctorwhodeliveredthechild;

…ahospitaladministratorwherethechildwasdelivered;

…theprincipalorheadmasteroftheschoolthechildattends;

…aSocialWorkerwithpersonalknowledgeofthechild’sdateofbirth;

… a Priest, Rabbi, Minister, Mullah, or other titled religious figure withpersonalknowledgeofthechild’sdateofbirth;

…thechild’spediatricianorfamilydoctor.NOTE: In each statement in Group 3, the writer must describe his/her

responsibilities or his/her relationship to the child, and must attest to his/herpersonalknowledgethatthechildwasbornonthedateclaimed;PLUS…

Group4–Awritten,signed,andnotarizedstatementfromoneorbothparents,orthelegalguardian(asappointedbyacourtofjurisdiction),attestingtothedateofbirthclaimed.

The league president will forward the above documentation to the DistrictAdministrator (or, if the team is traveling, the Tournament Director). If in theopinionoftheDistrictAdministrator,suchevidenceissatisfactory,a“StatementInLieuofAcceptableProofofBirth”willbeissued.Thisstatementwillbeconsideredtobeacceptableproofofagefromthatpointforward,throughoutthechild’sLittleLeagueexperience,providedalltheinformationsubmittedisaccurate.(NOTE: Ifthe District Administrator is unable to review the documents, they may besubmittedtotheappropriateRegionalHeadquarters.)

NOTE: Situations where players use the name of an adopting family or thenameofthefamilywithwhomtheylive,butwhosebirthsarerecordedunderthesurnameofthenaturalfatherormother,willbehandledasfollows:Thepresidentof the leaguewill obtain from the parents or guardian a document that qualifiesunderProof-of-AgeRequirements,aswellasacopyoftheadoptionpapers(iftheplayer has been legally adopted). If the player was not adopted, a notarizedstatementfromthemotherand/orfatherorlegalguardian(asappointedbyacourtof jurisdiction), saying that the player living under one or the other of theirsurnames is the same player (for whom the birth certificate was issued) is alsorequired.

These documents will be submitted to the District Administrator. If thedocumentsarefoundtobeacceptable,a“StatementinLieuofAcceptableProofofBirth” will be issued and all original documents returned. The informationsubmittedwillbekeptconfidential.

OfficialRegulationsLITTLELEAGUEBASEBALL®(MAJOR)DIVISION,MINORLEAGUEBASEBALL,TEEBALLBASEBALL,

INTERMEDIATE(50-70)BASEBALLDIVISION,JUNIORLEAGUEBASEBALL,ANDSENIORLEAGUEBASEBALL

TheseregulationsgoverntheconductandoperationofcharteredLittleLeagueBaseballprograms.

AnApprovedRuling(A.R.)servestoillustratetheapplicationoftheregulationsandrules.ApprovedRulingsfollowtheregulationsandrulestheyamplifyandareindicatedbyabox.

RegulationITheLeague

(a) Theleagueistheonlyunitoforganization.1. TheLittleLeague(Major)Divisionistoaccommodateparticipantsleague

ages9-12.2. TheMinorLeagueDivisionisanextensionofthelocalLittleLeagueto

accommodateparticipantsleagueages7-12.3. The Tee Ball Division is an extension of the local Little League to

accommodateparticipantsleagueages4-7andmayutilizethebattingteeor the pitched ball (by a coach). The league may opt to deliver adesignated number of pitches to all batters and then utilize the tee ifnecessary.NOTE1:7year-oldsmayplayinTeeBallorMinorLeaguedependingonthelocalstructureandabilityoftheplayers.NOTE2:Major/Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:A local league may allow players to participate in two divisions. TeeBall/Minor Division: Players shall not participate in more than onedivision.NOTE3: Participants league age 5 and 6 are permitted to advance toMinorLeagueCoachPitchorMachinePitchafterparticipation inTeeBallforoneyear.

(b) TheleagueshallbegovernedbyaBoardofDirectorselectedfromandbythe membership, consisting of volunteer personnel. As a condition ofservice to the league,allmanagers;coaches;BoardofDirectorsmembers;and anyotherpersons, volunteers orhiredworkers,whoprovide regularservice to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact withplayers or teams, must complete and submit a “Little League OfficialVolunteerApplication”tothelocalleaguepresident.Annualbackgroundscreenings must be completed prior to the applicant assuming his/herdutiesforthecurrentseason.Refusaltoannuallysubmitafullycompleted“Little League Official Volunteer Application” must result in theimmediate dismissal of the individual from the local league. [See alsoRegulationI(c)8and9.]

Officers shall be elected by the Board (i.e. president, one or more vice

presidents,secretary,treasurer,safetyofficer,coachingcoordinator,andplayeragent or agents). The president may manage, coach, or umpire providedhe/shedoesnotserveontheProtestCommittee.Thepresidentofrecordoranyonewhoassumesthepositionordutiesofpresident,onorafterJanuary1ofthecurrentyear,maybeeligibleforselectionbythelocalleagueBoardofDirectors as tournament team manager or coach with approval from theirrespectiveDistrictAdministrator.ThepresidentwillnotserveinthecapacityofDistrictAdministrator.PlayerAgentsshallnotmanage,coach,orumpireintheir respective divisions. Vice presidents may manage, coach, or umpireprovidedtheydonotserveontheProtestCommittee.

Thepresident,withapprovalofBoardofDirectors, shall appointmanagers,coaches, andumpires annually.Manager/coach representationon theBoardshallnotexceedaminority.NOTE:AllmembersofthelocalleagueBoardofDirectors,aswellasmanagersandcoaches,whoseactivitiesinanotheryouthbaseball/softballprogramaredeemeddetrimentaltotheoperationofthelocalleague, can be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.Additionally, the local league’sBoardofDirectorshas the right toNOTapprovethatindividualastournamentteammanager/coach.

(c) Eachleagueshall:1. prepare,adopt,andsubmittoLittleLeagueInternational,aconstitution

consistent with all rules, regulations, and policies of Little LeagueBaseball,Incorporated.

2. beconsideredasaseparateandnotasadivisionofthesameleague.3. applyforand,ifapproved,beissuedaseparatechartercertificate.4. haveseparateboundariesasprovidedforinRegulationII.5. adoptandplayaseparatescheduleofgamesasprovidedforinRegulation

VII.Interleagueplayandpracticewithotherleague(s)maybepermittedduring the regular season with the approval of the DistrictAdministrator.TheDistrictAdministratormustverifythatallleaguesinvolved in the interleague combination are properly chartered andinsured. Interleague play during the regular season between leaguesfrom two districtsmust be approved by the regional office. Leaguesinvolved in interleague play will field separate tournament teams.Playersshallnotbetransferredfromoneleaguetoanother.Requeststo combine for tournament play must be submitted through the

districttotheregionalofficesforapprovalperguidelinesestablishedbyLittleLeague.Districtswillberequiredtosubmitinterleagueplayformswithallinsuranceclaimsthatresultfrominterleagueplay.

6. provide all players with conventional uniforms. Tee Ball and MinorLeague: T-shirts and caps are recommended, but hand-me-down typeuniforms may be worn if so approved by the local Board. (The LittleLeagueOfficialShoulderPatchmustbeaffixedtotheupperleftsleeveoftheuniformshirtinalldivisionsofplay,andmaynotbesublimatedorscreen-printed.)

7. obtainAccidentandGeneralLiabilityinsurance.A. Accident Insurance coverage is mandatory for all players on all

rostersaswellasmanagers,coaches,andumpires.Thepolicymusthaveaminimumcoverageof$100,000perpersonperaccident.

B. GeneralLiabilityinsuranceismandatoryfortheleagueincludingitsvolunteers. The policy must have a minimum coverage of$1,000,000 single limit bodily injury and property damage. Thepolicy must include coverage for claims involving each of thefollowing: 1. athletic participants, and, 2. sexual abuse andmolestation.

If insurance is purchased locally, a copy of the policy naming LittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporatedasanadditionalinsuredmustbesubmittedto Little League International with your “Charter Application andInsuranceEnrollment”form.

8. require that all of the following persons have annually submitted afullycompleted“LittleLeagueOfficialVolunteerApplication”tothelocalleaguepresident,priortotheapplicantassuminghis/herdutiesfor the current season: managers; coaches; Board of Directorsmembers; and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, whoprovideregular service to the leagueand/orhaverepetitiveaccess to,or contact with, players or teams. The “Little League OfficialVolunteer Application”must bemaintained by the president of thelocal league Board of Directors for all persons named above, for aminimumofat leasttwoyearsafterthevolunteerisnolongerintheleague.Whenitcomestimetodisposeoftheserecords,theyshouldbedestroyed as they contain sensitive information. Failure to complywith this regulation may result in the suspension or revocation of

tournament privileges and/or the local league’s charter by action oftheCharterorTournamentcommitteesinWilliamsport.

9. conductanannualbackgroundcheckonallpersonsthatarerequiredtocompletea“LittleLeagueOfficialVolunteerApplication”priortotheapplicant assuminghis/herduties for the current season.A localleague within the United States must conduct a nationwidebackgroundcheckutilizing J.D.Palatine (JDP)oranotherproviderthatiscomparabletoJDPinaccessingbackgroundcheckrecordsforsexoffenderregistrydataandothercriminalrecords.Eachyear,LittleLeague International provides each local league located within theUnited States one hundred twenty-five (125) free criminalbackgroundchecksadministered throughJDP. JDPcanbeaccessedat LittleLeague.org/Background. Further information on how toutilize JDP, as well as how to conduct background checks, can befound at LittleLeague.org/ChildProtectionProgram. Local leagueslocated outside the United States must conduct a comprehensivecriminalbackgroundcheck,includingchecksintherelevantcountry,as well as that country’s provinces/states and municipalities unlessotherwise prohibited by the laws of the country of which the localleagueislocated.Nolocalleagueshallpermitanypersontoparticipateinanymannerwhosebackgroundcheckrevealsaconviction,guiltyplea,nocontestplea, or admission to any crime involving or against a minor orminors. IfapotentialvolunteerappearsontheNationalSexOffenderRegistry, the league must contact the Security Manager at LittleLeagueInternationalpriortoappointingthevolunteertoparticipatein any capacity in the league. All local leagues must take intoconsideration criminal records when making the determinationwhether the individual is unfit to participate in anymanner in theleague.Localleaguesshallberequiredtodeterminetheapplicabilityof,andcomplywith,allstate,local,andmunicipallaws;administrativerulesand regulations; and municipal ordinances regarding backgroundchecks including, but not limited to, sex offender registry checks,criminal history records or reports, fingerprinting, certifications, orother requirements associated with volunteers, coaches, participants,and/oremployees.Failure tocomplywith this regulationmayresult

in the suspension or revocation of tournament privileges and/or thelocal league’s charter by action of the Charter or TournamentCommitteesinWilliamsport.Several states have enacted laws that require additional backgroundcheck requirements that are separate and additional to thosemandated by Little League. For more information to assist youregarding state law requirements go to our website atLittleLeague.org/StateLaws.As of January 15, 2018, those states with additional backgroundcheck requirements either enacted or pending are: Alabama,California, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire,Oklahoma,Oregon,andPennsylvania.*OccasionallySexOffenderRegistrydatamaybeunavailable for anindividual state(s) when you run your background checks. If thisoccurs, you have the option of going immediately to the individualstate(s)SORwebsiteorgoingbackandre-runningtheSexOffenderRegistry data on the National Sex Offender Registry until the databecomes available. Information on accessing individual State SexOffenderRegistrydatacanbe foundon theLittleLeaguewebsiteatLittleLeague.org/ChildProtectionProgram.If a local league becomes aware of information, by any meanswhatsoever, that an individual, including, but not limited to,volunteers, players, or hired workers, has been convicted of, pledguilty,plednocontest,oradmittedtoanycrimeinvolvingoragainsta minor or minors, the local league must contact the applicablegovernment agency to confirm the accuracy of the information. If apotentialvolunteerappearsontheNationalSexOffenderRegistry,theleague must contact the Security Manager at Little LeagueInternationalprior to appointing the volunteer toparticipate in anycapacityintheleague. Uponconfirmationofaconvictionfor,guiltyplea,nocontestplea,oradmission toacrimeagainstor involvingaminororminors, the local league shallnotpermit the individual toparticipateinanymanner.NOTE: Information regarding background checks is available atLittleLeague.org/Background. Information gathered for backgroundchecksandresults shouldbeconsideredconfidential,protected from

publicdisclosure,andnotusedforanypurposebeyonddeterminingvolunteereligibility.

(d) TheLittleLeague(Major)Divisionmaybecomposedofnotmorethanten(10)teams.Ifmorethan10teamsarerequested,applicationforadivisionalformat must be made to the Charter Committee through the DistrictAdministrator. If approved, each division must field a separate tournamentteam.

(e) Not more than one league will be permitted to operate under the samemanagement without expressed recommendation of the DistrictAdministratortoLittleLeagueInternationalandsubjecttofinalapprovalbytheCharterCommittee.

(f) Mergerswherethereissufficientenrollmenttomaintainseparatechartersshallrequire the recommendation of the District Administrator to Little LeagueInternationalandbesubjecttofinalapprovalbytheCharterCommittee.

(g) A local Little League is not permitted to sponsor, administer, underwrite,advertise, pay any fees, or otherwise support in any manner, any team orteams,anyindividualorgroupofindividuals,forthepurposeofparticipatingin a non-Little League Baseball or Softball program, event, or game. AnyviolationofthisregulationbythelocalLittleLeaguemayresultinrevocationof charter and/or suspension of tournament privileges. While Little Leaguedoes not recommend or endorse participation in more than one baseballprogram,thisdoesnotprohibitanindividualwhoplaysinacharteredLittleLeague, or a group of such individuals, from participation in a non-LittleLeagueprogram,event,orgame,subjecttotheprovisionsofthisRegulation,Regulation IV(a)Note 2, and the provisions of theTournamentRules andGuidelinesregarding“PlayerParticipationinOtherPrograms;”however,suchparticipationmaynottakeplaceinuniformsbythelocalLittleLeague,withequipmentprovidedby the localLittleLeague, or as a representative of thelocalLittleLeague.

RegulationITheLeague:Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/Senior

League(a) TheIntermediate(50-70)DivisionisanextensionofthelocalLittleLeagueto

accommodate participants league ages 11 through 13. Junior League is anextensionof the localLittleLeague toaccommodateparticipants leagueages13and14withanexception for12-year-oldplayers asnoted inRegulationIV(a); Senior League is an extension of the local Little League toaccommodateparticipantsleagueages13-16.NOTE1:Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League: A local league may allow players toparticipateintwodivisions.ThisallowsthelocalleagueBoardofDirectorstoplacesomeorall13and14yearoldsintheJuniorLeagueDivisionAND/ORSenior League Division. NOTE 2: Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League players may participate in other baseballprogramsduringtheregularseasonandtournamentsubjecttotheprovisionsofRegulationIV.

(b) The Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior League, and Senior LeagueDivisions shall be governed by the Board of Directors of the local LittleLeague.TheBoardofDirectorsofthelocalLittleLeagueshallelectaplayeragentandvicepresidentforeachdivisionandshallapprovetheappointmentof itsmanagersandcoachesannually.Thepresidentmaymanage,coach,orumpire provided he/she does not serve on the Protest Committee. Thepresidentofrecordoranyonewhoassumesthepositionordutiesofpresident,onorafterJanuary1ofthecurrentyear,maybeeligibleforselectionbythelocal leagueBoardofDirectors as tournament teammanageror coachwithapproval fromtheir respectiveDistrictAdministrator.Theplayeragent shallnotmanage, coach, or umpire in his/her respective division.Vice presidentmay manage, coach, or umpire provided they do not serve on the ProtestCommittee.

As a condition of service to the league, all managers, coaches, Board ofDirectors,members, and any other persons, volunteers or hiredworkers,whoprovideregularservicetotheleagueand/orhaverepetitiveaccessto,or contact with players or teams, must complete and submit a “LittleLeague Official Volunteer Application” to the local league president.

Annualbackground screeningsmustbe completedprior to theapplicantassuminghis/herdutiesforthecurrentseason.Refusaltoannuallysubmita fully completed “Little League Official Volunteer Application” mustresultintheimmediatedismissaloftheindividualfromthelocalleague.

(c) Eachdivision shall operateunder the constitutionof the localLittleLeague,whichistheonlyunitoforganization.

EachparticipatinglocalLittleLeaguewill:1. selectmanagersandcoachesforitsteams;2. selectitsplayersfromwithintheboundariesofthelocalLittleLeague;3. obtainAccidentandGeneralLiabilityinsurance.

A. Accident Insurance coverage is mandatory for all players on allrostersaswellasmanagers,coaches,andumpires.Thepolicymusthaveaminimumcoverageof$100,000perpersonperaccident.

B. GeneralLiabilityinsuranceismandatoryfortheleagueincludingitsvolunteers. The policy must have a minimum coverage of$1,000,000 single limit bodily injury and property damage. Thepolicy must include coverage for claims arising out of athleticparticipants.

If insurance is purchased locally, a copy of the policy naming LittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporatedasanadditionalinsuredmustbesubmittedto Little League International with your “Charter Application andInsuranceEnrollment”form.

4. supply uniforms, bats, and equipment for its team(s) and contributeproportionalcostsofbaseballs,supplies,andoperationofprogram.

5. require that all of the following persons have annually submitted afullycompleted“LittleLeagueOfficialVolunteerApplication”tothelocalleaguepresident,priortotheapplicantassuminghis/herdutiesfor the current season: managers, coaches, Board of Directors,members, and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, whoprovideregular service to the leagueand/orhaverepetitiveaccess to,or contact with, players or teams. The “Little League OfficialVolunteer Application”must bemaintained by the president of thelocal league Board ofDirectors for all persons named above, for atleasttwoyearsafterthevolunteerisnolongerintheleague.Whenitcomes time to dispose of these records, they should be destroyed as

they contain sensitive information. Failure to comply with thisregulationmay result in the suspensionor revocationof tournamentprivilegesand/orthelocalleague’scharterbyactionoftheCharterorTournamentCommitteeinWilliamsport.

6. conductanannualbackgroundcheckonallpersonsthatarerequiredtocompletea“LittleLeagueOfficialVolunteerApplication”priortotheapplicant assuminghis/herduties for the current season.A localleague within the United States must conduct a nationwidebackground check utilizing JDP or another provider that iscomparable to JDP in accessing background check records for sexoffender registry data and other criminal records. Each year, LittleLeague International provides each local league located within theUnited States one hundred twenty-five (125) free criminalbackgroundchecksadministered throughJDP. JDPcanbeaccessedat LittleLeague.org/Background. Further information on how toutilize JDP, as well as how to conduct background checks, can befound at LittleLeague.org/ChildProtectionProgram. Local leagueslocated outside the United States must conduct a comprehensivecriminalbackgroundcheck,includingchecksintherelevantcountry,as well as that country’s provinces/states and municipalities unlessotherwise prohibited by the laws of the country of which the localleagueislocated.Nolocalleagueshallpermitanypersontoparticipateinanymannerwhosebackgroundcheckrevealsaconviction,guiltyplea,nocontestplea, or admission to any crime involving or against a minor orminors. IfapotentialvolunteerappearsontheNationalSexOffenderRegistry, the league must contact the Security Manager at LittleLeagueInternationalpriortoappointingthevolunteertoparticipatein any capacity in the league. All local leagues must take intoconsideration criminal records when making the determinationwhether the individual is unfit to participate in anymanner in theleague.Localleaguesshallberequiredtodeterminetheapplicabilityof,andcomplywith,allstate,local,andmunicipallaws;administrativerulesand regulations; and municipal ordinances regarding backgroundchecks including, but not limited to, sex offender registry checks,criminal history records or reports, fingerprinting, certifications, or

other requirements associated with volunteers, coaches, participants,and/oremployees.Failure tocomplywith this regulationmayresultin the suspension or revocation of tournament privileges and/or thelocal league’s charter by action of the Charter or TournamentcommitteesinWilliamsport.Several states have enacted laws that require additional backgroundcheck requirements that are separate and additional to thosemandated by Little League. For more information to assist youregarding state law requirements go to our website atLittleLeague.org/StateLaws.As of January 15, 2018, those states with additional backgroundcheck requirements either enacted or pending are: Alabama,California, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire,Oklahoma,Oregon,andPennsylvania.*OccasionallySexOffenderRegistrydatamaybeunavailable for anindividual state(s) when you run your background checks. If thisoccurs, you have the option of going immediately to the individualstate(s)SORwebsiteorgoingbackandre-runningtheSexOffenderRegistry data on the National Sex Offender Registry until the databecomes available. Information on accessing individual State SexOffenderRegistrydatacanbe foundon theLittleLeaguewebsiteatLittleLeague.org/ChildProtectionProgram.If a local league becomes aware of information, by any meanswhatsoever, that an individual, including, but not limited to,volunteers, players, or hired workers, has been convicted of, pledguilty,plednocontest,oradmittedtoanycrimeinvolvingoragainsta minor or minors, the local league must contact the applicablegovernment agency to confirm the accuracy of the information. If apotentialvolunteerappearsontheNationalSexOffenderRegistry,theleague must contact the Security Manager at Little LeagueInternationalprior to appointing the volunteer toparticipate in anycapacityintheleague. Uponconfirmationofaconvictionfor,guiltyplea,nocontestplea,oradmission toacrimeagainstor involvingaminororminors, the local league shallnotpermit the individual toparticipateinanymanner.NOTE: Information regarding background checks is available at

LittleLeague.org/Background. Information gathered for backgroundchecksandresults shouldbeconsideredconfidential,protected frompublicdisclosure,andnotusedforanypurposebeyonddeterminingvolunteereligibility.

(d) Eachdivisionshallbecomposedofnomorethan10teams.

(e) On or before April 15, the chartered Little League shall apply for and, ifapproved,begrantedpermissiontooperateanIntermediate(50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,and/orSeniorLeagueprogramfortheyear.

(f) Boundaries for selection of players shall conform to those of the local LittleLeague.

(g) Eachdivisionshalladoptandplayaseparatescheduleofgamesasprovidedforin Regulation VII. Interleague play or practice shall not be permitted, norshallplayersbetransferredfromoneleaguetoanotherexceptasprovidedforinRegulationVII.

(h) NotmorethanoneIntermediate(50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,orSeniorLeague program will be permitted to operate under the same local LittleLeague.However,wherealackofenoughplayerpersonnelexistsandwiththerecommendation of theDistrict Administrator and approval of theCharterCommittee, two or more adjacent chartered Little Leagues comprising notmorethan40,000populationofthesamedistrictmaycombinetoformoneJunior League and/or Senior League. Where two or more leagues havecombined to form one Junior League and/or Senior League, a tournamentteammustbe selected fromeach league,unless an exception is approvedbytheCharterCommittee.

(i) Where two or more Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, and/or SeniorLeagues combine, eachwillmake application for charter indicating thereonthenumberofteamseachwillfieldandtheneedforjointoperation.Playersfrom more than one league may be pooled for the purpose of organizingteams,withCharterCommitteeapproval.

(j) Where two or more Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior Leagues, and/orSeniorLeaguescombine,theoperationshallbegovernedjointlybytheBoardofDirectors of the local leagues. They shall each elect a vice president andplayeragenttobeinchargeoftheleague(s).

(k) The vice presidentswill administer the joint Intermediate (50-70)Division.

Junior League, and/or Senior League program subject to the agreement oftheirBoardofDirectors.

(l) Each Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior League, and Senior League willselectmanagersandcoachesforitsteams.

(m) EachIntermediate (50-70)Division, JuniorLeague,andSeniorLeaguewillsupply a proportionate number of adult personnel including volunteerumpires.

(n) Each Intermediate (50-70)Division, JuniorLeague, andSeniorLeaguewillsupply uniforms, bats, and playing equipment for its teams and contributeproportionatecostsforbaseballs,supplies,andmaintenanceofplayingfield(s).Wheneachleaguehasafield,eachwillmaintainitsown.

(o) Each Intermediate (50-70)Division. Junior League, and Senior Leaguewillpay its proportionate share for player accident, liability, and volunteerinsurance.

RegulationIILeagueBoundaries

(a) Each league shall determine actual boundaries of the area from WITHINwhich it shall select players.Only those participants whose residence or thephysical location of the school where they attend classes is within theboundaries of the league shall be eligible to participate. “Residence” and“school attendance,” for the purposes of this regulation, are defined in“Residence and School Attendance Eligibility Requirements.” NOTE: AnyplayerwhodoesnotresideinortheschoolwheretheyattendclassesisnotWITHINtheleague’sboundariesmusthaveanapprovedwaiverissuedbytheCharterCommitteeatLittleLeagueInternational.AllwaiverrequeststotheCharterCommitteemustbesubmittedandapprovedinwritingbytheleaguepresidentbeforethestartoftheleague’sregularseasonorJune1,whicheveroccursfirst.Requestsmustbesubmittedtotheregionalofficethrough the District Administrator. Failure to properly documentcompliancewiththe“ResidenceandSchoolAttendancePlayerEligibilityRequirement” or obtain a waiver through the Charter Committee mayresult in the disqualification of a player, team, or entire league fromregular season and/or tournament play. These boundaries MUST bedescribed indetailANDshownonamapwhenmakingapplication for thecharter.The league boundaries as detailed on the boundarymapmust be aphysical structure (such as a road), or a geographic feature (such as a river).Theboundarylinewillbeconsideredtobeinthecenterofsuchstructuresorfeatures, unless noted otherwise. The boundariesmust not encroach on theterritory of any other chartered Little League’s boundaries. The local LittleLeague boundaries shall be the boundaries of the Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague.

(b) When there are two (2) or more leagues within a locale, each must haveseparateboundaries,detailedbyamap.NoexceptiontothisprovisionwillbemadewithoutwrittenapprovalofLittleLeagueInternational.

(c) Teamboundariesmaybepermittedwherecommunitiesmakingupa leagueare widely separated, upon application to and approval by Little LeagueInternational.

(d) TheBoardofDirectorsofthelocalleague,withtheapprovaloftheplayer

involved, reserves the right to continue as a player, any individual (1)whoseresidenceorschoolenrollment/attendancechangesfromwithintheboundary to outside the league’s boundary or (2) who lives or schoolenrollment/attendance is outside the league’s boundaries because of arevisionofsuchboundariesevenifthechildthenresidesintheterritoryofanother league.Currentplayers,orany siblingofa currentplayerwhosebrotherorsistermetthecriteriaunderII(d)atonetimemayberetained.Anyplayermeeting(1)or(2)abovemayberetainedfortheremainderofhis/her career, including Little League, Intermediate (50-70) Division,Junior, and Senior League competition. NOTE: A player who qualifiesunder this regulationandelectsnot toparticipate foraplayingseason isnoteligibletoberetainedforthesubsequentseason.

RegulationsII(d)-ProcessingProcedure

TheleaguepresidentwillprocessaII(d)form.Oncethepresidentcompletesthe form,he/shemustcompile“ResidencyorSchoolAttendanceEligibilityRequirement”verificationthateachplayermeetstheconditionsofII(d)asoutlined above. The league president will present this information to theDistrictAdministratorforreview.OncetheDistrictAdministratorreviewsthedocumentationinanefforttodetermineifitmeetstheregulations,theDistrictAdministratorwillsigntheII(d)form.Theleagueandthedistrictwill maintain the form and documentation in their files. This reviewprocessisonlyrequiredonceduringaparticipant’scareer.Theleaguemustmaintain this formanddocumentation for thisplayer for thedurationofhis/hercareeruntiltheplayergraduatesfromtheprogramorbreaksservicewiththeleague.Tournamentteamplayerswillberequiredtocarryacopyof this formanddocumentationwith them throughout the tournament. Ifcontestedduring tournamentplay, the leaguewillbe required toproducethedocumentation.Additionally,ifitisdeterminedatalaterdatethattheplayer does not meet the conditions of II(d), the player is ineligible forfurther participation. Situations inwhichdocumentation is not availablemustbereferredtotheCharterCommitteethroughtheregionalofficeforadecision.ThedecisionoftheCharterCommitteeisfinalandbinding.

(f) BoundariesapprovedbyLittleLeagueInternationalforacharteredleagueshallbe protected.No other league will be chartered to accept player candidatesfrom all or any part of the same territory for that calendar year. Whennecessary theDistrict Administrator shall have the authority to recommend

adjustingtheleagueboundariesandbesubjecttoreviewandapprovaloftheCharterCommittee.

(g) UponapprovaloftheLittleLeagueInternationalBoardofDirectors,eachlocalLittleLeague’sboundarieswas“frozen”at thestatusasofApril23,2007. “Frozen” means, each league will continue to operate under thatboundary.Theleagueshalllimititsboundarytoanddrawitsplayersfroman area approved by the District Administrator and Regional Director.Boundarymapsforleagues(andanychangesmadeafterApril23,2007,totheapprovedmaponfileattheRegionalOffice)mustbesignedanddatedbytheleaguepresidentandDistrictAdministratorwithacopytobesenttotheRegionalOffice.TheapprovedmaponfileattheRegionalOfficeisthe “official”map,provided it doesnot encroachon anyother charteredLittle League’s boundary. The Charter Committee reserves the right togrant waivers and adjust boundaries where needed. All requests formergers and to expand league boundaries by adding additional territorymust be provided to the Charter Committee through the DistrictAdministrator and Regional Director. The decision of the CharterCommitteeontheserequestsisfinalandbinding.

NOTE1:Each leaguewillbe required tohavea currentboundarymap,approved by theDistrict Administrator, in the regional office files. Thiswillberequiredfortournamentprivilegesforthecurrentseason.

NOTE2:All leagues currentlyoperatingunderadivisional formatmustcontinuetooperateunderthismethod.ExceptionstothedivisionalformatcanonlybegrantedbytheCharterCommitteeinWilliamsport.

NOTE3:AnyrequestfornewlycharteredleagueswillbereviewedbytheCharterCommitteeunderthisregulationbeforeacharter isgranted.ThedecisionoftheCharterCommitteeisfinalandbinding.

RegulationIIITheTeams

(a) Theleagueshall,at least10dayspriortothefirstregulargame,establishthenumberofplayersoneachteam.Noteammayhavemorethan15playersnorless than 12.Tee Ball andMinor League: There will be nominimum ormaximumestablishedattheTeeBallandMinorLeaguelevels.Rostersizeof8-10 players is recommended.NOTE: If a local league elects to roster lessthannine (9)playersat theTeeBalland/orMinorLeague levels, rules3.03Note3,4.16,and4.17donotapply.

The manager of a team must, at least five days prior to the first regularlyscheduled game, register the Regular Season team roster. All teams in aparticulardivisionmustcarrythesamenumberofplayersontheirrosters.

(b) No more than the number of players established by the league underRegulation III(a) may be in uniform during any game. Batboys and/orbatgirlsarenotpermitted.

(c) LittleLeague(Major)Division:LocalleaguemustestablishtheagestructurefortheLittleLeague(Major)Division. ItisrecommendedthatthelocalLittleLeague set a maximum and/or minimum number of participants of aparticular league age per team. For Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League, it is recommended that the local LittleLeague set a maximum and/or minimum number of participants of aparticularleagueage.(Example:Iftheleaguehasall15and16yearoldsinitsSenior LeagueDivision, itmay have a local rule that states that each teammustcarrybetweenfourandeightplayersofleagueage16.)

MinorLeague: Local leaguemust establish the age structure for theMinorLeagueDivision.TheMinorLeaguemaybesub-divided intoMinorLeagueCoach Pitch, Minor League Machine Pitch, and/or Minor League PlayerPitch divisions,with themethod for division determined by the local LittleLeagueBoardofDirectors.AplayerlistedonaLittleLeague(Major)DivisionrostershallnotbepermittedtoplaywithaMinorLeagueteam.

Tee Ball: Local league must establish the age structure for the Tee BallDivision.Playersleagueage4areeligibleONLYforTeeBall,unlessotherwiseapprovedbytheCharterCommittee.EXCEPTION:Participantsleagueage5

and 6 are permitted to advance toMinor LeagueCoach Pitch orMachinePitchafterparticipationinTeeBallforoneyear.AplayerlistedonaTeeBallrostershallnotbepermittedtoplaywithaMinorLeagueteam.

(d) Ifateamlosesanyplayer(s)ontherosterduringthecurrentseasonthroughillness,injury,changeofaddress,orotherjustifiablereasons(subjecttoBoardapproval), another player shall be obtained through the player agent, toreplace the one lost. The playing ability of the participant shall not beconsideredajustifiablereasonforreplacement.Suchreplacementmustbeofsuch league age as to comply with Regulation III(c), and must be eligibleunderallsectionsofRegulationIV.Thelocalleagueshouldspecifyinitslocalrulesthenumberofdaysallowedforamanagertocomplywithselectionofareplacement. When changes are desired, the following procedures must befollowed:1. ManagershallacquainttheBoardofDirectorsofthelocalleaguewiththe

conditionswhichnecessitatetherequestforareplacement.2. If the majority of the Board of Directors agrees that the reasons are

justifiable,themanagermaycallupareplacementwhoiseligibleunderRegulationIII(c)andallsectionsofRegulationIV.

NOTE1:AleaguemayadoptalocalruleprohibitingreplacementsfromtheMinorLeagueprogramontoaLittleLeague(Major)Divisionteamduringthelasttwoweeksoftheregularseasonschedule.

NOTE 2:When a playermissesmore than seven (7) continuous days(EX:MondaythroughSunday)ofparticipationforanillnessorinjury,aphysician or other accredited medical provider must give writtenpermissionforareturntofullbaseballactivity.

NOTE 3: If a medical professional, Umpire in Chief, the player’scoach, theplayer’smanager, or theplayer’sparenthasdetermined aplayer sustains a possible concussion, the player must be, at aminimum,removedfromthegameand/orpracticefortheremainderof that day. The league must also be aware of its respectivestate/provincial/municipal laws with regards to concussions andimpose any additional requirements as necessary. His/her return tofull participation is subject to 1) the league’s adherence to itsrespective state/provincial/municipal laws, 2) an evaluation and awritten clearance from a physician or other accredited medical

provider,and3)writtenacknowledgmentoftheparents.

LittleLeagueInternationalstronglyencouragesallleaguesandteamsto not only comply with any applicable state/provincial/municipallaws, but also, to review the information and trainingmaterials onconcussions that are available free of charge on the Centers ForDiseaseControl website, accessible at LittleLeague.org/Concussions.Thislinkalsoprovidesconcussioninformationfromall50states.

(e) Managersmay request to release players for any justifiable reason [as in (d)above,subjecttoBoardapproval]betweentheconclusionofoneseasonandseven (7) days prior to the tryout session, but not later than the playersselectionordraftmeetingofthesubsequentseason.Intheeventthataplayeris released, thepresident of the league shall notify theplayer agent, and theplayer inwriting. Suchwritten notice of release shall be given in sufficienttimefortheplayertoqualifyfortryoutsandselectiontoanotherteam.

Tee Ball and Minor League: If a team manager loses any players on therosterduringthecurrentseasonthroughillness,injury,changeofaddress,orother justifiablereasons(subject toBoardapproval),anotherplayercouldbetransferredwithinthatDivision,throughtheplayeragent,toreplacetheonelost, or a playermay be obtained, through the player agent, from a list ofparticipantswhoregisteredaftertheteamswereformed.

NOTE 1: Tee Ball and Minor League players may be reassigned at thediscretionofthelocalleagueBoardofDirectorsandplayeragentinordertoprovideabalancedtrainingprogram.

NOTE2:TeeBallandMinorLeagueteamsmustbedissolvedattheendofthecurrentseason,withallplayersbeingreturnedtoaplayerpool.

RegulationIVThePlayers

(a) TeeBallDivision:Anycandidatewithamateurstatuswhowillattaintheageof4yearsbeforeSeptember1, 2019,andwhowillnotattaintheageof8onor before August 31, 2019, shall be eligible to compete in the Tee BallBaseballDivision(subjecttothelocalleagueBoardofDirectorsalignmentofthis division). This means that a participant who will be 8 years old onSeptember1or later iseligibletoplaythatyear;aparticipantwhowillbe8yearsoldonAugust31orearlierwillnotbeeligibleatany timeduring thecalendaryearinquestion.

NOTE:IfaleagueelectstooperateaTeeBallbaseballprogramonly,itmustusetheleagueagedeterminationdatenotedabove.

MinorLeagueDivision:Anycandidatewith amateur statuswhowill attaintheageof7yearsbeforeSeptember1, 2019,andwhowillnotattaintheageof 13 before August 31, 2019, shall be eligible to compete in the MinorLeague Baseball Division (subject to the local league Board of Directorsalignmentofthisdivision).Thismeansthataparticipantwhowillbe13yearsoldonSeptember1 orlateriseligibletoplaythatyear;aparticipantwhowillbe13 years oldon August31 or earlierwill not be eligible for either localleague play or tournament play at any time during the calendar year inquestion.

NOTE: Tee Ball/Minor Divisions: Players shall not be rostered on morethanoneteamnorinmorethanonedivision.

LittleLeague(Major)Division:Anycandidatewithamateurstatuswhowillattaintheageof9yearsbeforeSeptember1, 2019,andwhowillnotattaintheageof13before August31,2019, shallbe eligible to compete inLittleLeagueBaseball (subject to the local leagueBoardofDirectorsalignmentofthis division). This means that a participant who will be 13 years old onSeptember1 orlateriseligibletoplaythatyear;aparticipantwhowillbe13yearsoldon August31or earlierwill notbe eligible for either local leagueplay or tournament play at any time during the calendar year in question.NOTE: League age 12-year-olds may participate in Minor Division undercertaincircumstances.

Intermediate(50-70)Division:Anyparticipantwithamateurstatuswhowillattaintheageof11yearsbeforeSeptember1, 2019,andwhowillnotattaintheageof14yearsonorbeforeAugust31, 2019,shallbeeligibletocompeteintheIntermediate(50-70)Division.Thismeansaparticipantwhowillbe14years old on September 1 or later is eligible to play that year; a participantwhowillbe14yearsoldonAugust31orearlierwillnotbeeligibleforeitherlocal leagueortournamentplay intheIntermediate(50-70)Divisionatanytimeduringthecalendaryearinquestion.

JuniorLeague:Anyplayerwithamateurstatuswhowillattaintheageof12yearsbeforeSeptember1, 2019,andwhowillnotattaintheageof15yearsonorbeforeAugust31, 2019,shallbeeligibletocompete.Thismeansthataplayerwhowillbe15yearsoldonSeptember1orlateriseligibletoplaythatyear; a playerwhowill be 15 years old onAugust 31 or earlierwill not beeligibleforeitherlocalleagueortournamentplayintheJuniorLeagueatanytimeduringthecalendaryearinquestion.

SeniorLeague:Anyplayerwithamateurstatuswhowillattaintheageof13yearsbeforeSeptember1, 2019,andwhowillnotattaintheageof17yearsonorbeforeAugust31, 2019,shallbeeligibletocompete.Thismeansthataplayerwhowillbe17yearsoldonSeptember1orlateriseligibletoplaythatyear; a playerwhowill be 17 years old onAugust 31 or earlierwill not beeligibleforeitherlocalleagueortournamentplayintheSeniorLeagueatanytimeduringthecalendaryearinquestion.

Major/Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: An ageappropriateplayer,intheMajorDivisionandabove,ANDwhoisotherwiseeligibleunderallconditions,wouldbeeligibleforselectiontoateamintworegular seasondivisions in the same league.A localLittleLeague’sBoardofDirectors determines age structure and may limit player selection andparticipationtooneregularseasonteam/division.

A playerwho is otherwise eligible under all conditions could be eligible forselection to multiple tournament teams; however, a player may only beselected to andparticipate onone (1) tournament team.Player tournamenteligibility is governed by Player Eligibility in the Tournament Rules andGuidelines.

Any player who is league age 12 must be permitted to play in the MajorDivision.The local league cannot force any playerwho is league age 12 to

play in the Intermediate (50-70) Division or Junior Division if the leagueofferstheMajorDivision.

NOTE:AllDivisions:TheLittleLeaguegroupaccident insuranceprogramunderwritten by an AIG member company covers only those activitiesapprovedor sanctionedbyLittleLeagueBaseball, Incorporated.AunitTeeBall, Minor League, Little League (Majors), Intermediate (50-70) Division,Junior, or Senior League team shall not participate as a Tee Ball, MinorLeague, Little League (Majors), Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, orSenior League team in games with other teams of other programs or intournamentsexceptthoseauthorizedbyLittleLeagueInternational.

Tee Ball, Minor League, Little League (Majors), Intermediate (50-70)Division, Junior, and Senior League participants may participate in otherprograms during the Tee Ball, Minor League, Little League (Majors),Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, and Senior League regular seasonprovided such participation does not disrupt the Tee Ball, Minor League,Little League (Majors), Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, or SeniorLeagueseason.

NOTE 1: See Tournament Rules, (“Player Participation in OtherPrograms”), regarding participation in non-Little League programsduringtheInternationalTournament(“All-Stars”).

NOTE2:Consistentwithamanager’sabilitytoconducttheaffairsofhisorherteam,amanagermayremoveaplayerfromtheteam,subjecttoBoardofDirectorsapproval,forthecurrentregularseasonortournamentseasoniftheplayer repeatedlymisses practice or games. If a player is repeatedlymissingpractices or games, the manager must make the local league Board ofDirectorsawareofthesituationimmediately.

(b) Eachcandidatemustpresentacceptableproofofagetotheleaguepresidentatleast48hoursbeforetheplayerselectionplanisputintooperation.Whenandifsuchformalproofofageisnotavailable,theleaguepresidentshallgatherasmuch documentary evidence as possible and promptly forward it to theDistrictAdministrator.If, intheopinionoftheDistrictAdministrator,suchevidence is satisfactory, a statement to that effect will be sent to the leaguepresident, which shall be acceptable in lieu of a birth certificate. Suchstatementwill beheld in the localLittleLeague files as acceptableproof-of-age.

(c) The president of the local league MUST certify and be responsible for theeligibilityofeachcandidatepriortoplayerselection.NOTE1:Atthetimeofregistration,aplayermustdesignatewhetherheorshewilltryoutforbaseball,softball,orboth,ifprogramoptionpermits.Aplayermaybeontworostersina local Little League program; however, a player shall not register andparticipateinmorethanonelocalLittleLeagueprogram.

(d) The“LeagueAge”ofeachcandidateshallberecordedandannouncedattheplayerselectiontoguidethemanagersinmakingtheirselections.

(e) “LeagueAge”isthatageattainedbeforeSeptember1inanygivenyear.Thusaparticipantwhose12thbirthdayisonSeptember1orlaterhasaLeagueAgeof 11; a participantwhose 12thbirthday is onAugust 31or earlier (of thatyear),hasaLeagueAgeof12.Thisprincipleappliesregardlessofage.

(f) Majors/Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:Anycandidatefailingtoattendat least50percentofthespringtryoutsessions,shall forfeitleagueeligibilityunlessanexcuseispresentedwhichisacceptedbyamajorityoftheBoardofDirectors.

TeeBallandMinorLeague:Anyeligibleplayerwhoqualifiesandbecomesavailableafterplayerassignmentshouldbeassignedtoateamorplacedonawaitinglistcreatedbythelocalleague.

NOTE: A local league should accept registrations until the time of playerselections.Thereafter,registrationmaybeclosed.

(g) Player, manager, and coach data must be supplied to Little LeagueInternationalannually.LeaguesmaysubmitinformationfromregistrationbyApril1, 2019.PlayersclaimedunderRegulationII(d)and/orIV(h)mustbedeclared on appropriate forms available from Little League Internationalannually. It is highly recommended that data be supplied electronically inapproved formats to Little League International via the Little League DataCenter.LookforrelatedinformationonlineatLittleLeague.org/DataCenter.

LeaguesusingDICK’STeamSportsHQforonlineregistrationwillhavetheir registration and volunteer information sent automatically anddirectlytoLittleLeagueInternational,helpingtofulfillRegulationIV(g)andASAPRequirement14.

(h) Ifapersonhadpreviouslyresidedwithintheleagueboundariesfortwoormore years while serving that league as a dedicated manager, coach, ormemberofthelocalleagueBoardofDirectorsfortwoormoreyears,hisorhersonsand/ordaughtersareeligibletotryoutandbeselectedbyteamsinthatleague(1)providedsuchservicetotheleaguefromwhichthepersonhasmovedhascontinued,(2)subjecttowrittenagreementfromtheleaguewithinwhose boundaries they currently reside, and (3) approved by theDistrictAdministrator.

RegulationIV(h)–ProcessingProcedure

The league president will process a IV(h) form. Once the presidentcompletes the form, he/she must compile “residency requirement”verification that each player meets the conditions of IV(h) as outlinedabove. The league president will present this information to the DistrictAdministrator for review. Once the District Administrator reviews thedocumentation in an effort to determine if it meets the regulations, theDistrictAdministratorwillsigntheIV(h)form.Theleagueandthedistrictwill maintain the form and documentation in their files. This reviewprocessisonlyrequiredonceduringaparticipant’scareer.Theleaguemustmaintain this formanddocumentation for thisplayer for thedurationofhis/hercareeruntiltheplayergraduatesfromtheprogramorbreaksservicewiththeleague.Tournamentteamplayerswillberequiredtocarryacopyof this formanddocumentationwith them throughout the tournament. Ifcontestedduring tournamentplay, the leaguewillbe required toproducethedocumentation.Additionally,ifitisdeterminedatalaterdatethattheplayer does not meet the conditions of IV(h), the player is ineligible forfurther participation. Situations inwhichdocumentation is not availablemustbereferredtotheCharterCommitteethroughtheregionalofficeforadecision.ThedecisionoftheCharterCommitteeisfinalandbinding.

(i) Mandatory Play: Every rostered player present at the start of a game willparticipate ineachgame foraminimumof six (6)defensiveoutsandbatatleast one (1) time. For the purposes of this rule, “six (6) defensive outs” isdefined as: A player enters the field in one of the nine defensive positionswhenhis/herteamisondefenseandoccupiessuchpositionwhilesixoutsaremade;“batatleastone(1)time”isdefinedas:Aplayerentersthebatter’sboxwithnocountandcompletesthattimeatbatbybeingretiredorbyreachingbasesafely.

PENALTY:Theplayer(s) involved shall start thenext scheduled game,playanypreviousrequirementnotcompletedforSection(i),andtherequirementforthisgamebeforebeingremoved.

Themanagershallforthe:A. FirstOffense-receiveawrittenwarning.B. SecondOffense-asuspensionforthenextscheduledgame.C. ThirdOffense-asuspensionforremainderoftheseason.

NOTE 1: If the violation is determined to have been intentional, a moreseverepenaltymaybeassessedbytheBoardofDirectors.However,forfeitureofagamemaynotbeinvoked.

NOTE2:Thereisnoexceptiontothisruleunlessthegameisshortenedforanyreason,atwhichtimethelocalleaguemayelectnottoimposeapenaltyonthemanager/coach.However,thepenaltyinthisregulationregardingtheplayerwhodidnotmeetmandatoryplay cannotbe reducedorwaived in ashortenedgame.

NOTE3:InMinorLeague,ifahalf-inningendsbecauseoftheimpositionofthe five-run limit in “Rule 2.00 - Inning,” and a player on the defense hasplayed for the entire half-inning, that player will be considered to haveparticipatedforthreeconsecutiveoutsforthepurposesofthisrule.However,iftheplayerhasnotplayedondefensefortheentireinning,thatplayerwillbecreditedonlyashavingplayedforthenumberofoutsthatoccurredwhiletheplayerwasuseddefensively.

TeeBallandMinorLeague:Ifaleagueuses15to20playerrosterstheymayreducetheMandatoryPlayRuletothree(3)defensiveoutsandone(1)atbatpergame.

A.R.-Ifaplayer/batteriscalledoutbyanumpireforusinganillegalbatorforRule6.07violation,thiswillqualifyasanatbatforthepurposeofthisrule.

(j) Any request for a waiver pertaining to the eligibility of a player, team,manager,orcoachmustbesubmittedinwriting,bythepresidentofthelocalLittleLeaguethroughtheDistrictAdministrator,totheirrespectiveRegionalDirectornot later than June1of thecurrentyear.Requests submittedafter

thatdatewillnotbeconsidered.

AgeAlignmentForIntermediate(50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,andSeniorLeague

The table below outlines methods of operation for Intermediate (50-70)Division,Junior,andSeniorLeague.

However,ifalocalleaguewishestooperatetheJuniorDivisionfor13-to15-year-olds inRegular Season play, itmust request permission inwriting from therespectiveregionaloffice.ThisdivisionmaybesubjecttoSeniorLeaguerules.

Intermediate Junior Senior (50-70)Division League League

LeagueA 11,12 13,14 15,16LeagueB 11,12,13 13,14 14,15,16LeagueC 12,13 13,14 14,15,16LeagueD 11,12 13,14 14,15LeagueE 12,13 13,14 15,16LeagueF 11,12,13 13 14,15,16LeagueG 11,12 13 14,15,16LeagueH 12,13 13 14,15LeagueI 11,12,13 13 13,14,15,16

NOTE1:ThestructureforTournamentPlayis:8-to10-Year-OldDivision(8,9, and 10); 9- to 11-Year-Old Division (9, 10, and 11); Little League (Major)Division(10,11,and12);Intermediate(50-70)Division(11,12,and13);JuniorLeagueDivision(12,13,and14);SeniorLeagueDivision(13,14,15,and16).

NOTE2: Little League International requires each local league to assess andevaluatetheparticipantsinitsplayerpoolpriortostructuringitsIntermediate(50-70)Division,Junior,andSeniorLeagueprograms.

RegulationVSelectionofPlayers

(a) The selection of players for the various teams within a league shall be incompliancewiththeLittleLeagueDraftMethodsasdetailedintheOperatingPoliciessectioninthebackofthisbook.NOTE:Allcandidateswhoareleagueage twelve (12) must be drafted to a Major Division team and/or anIntermediate (50-70) Division team. Exceptions can only be made withwrittenapprovalfromtheDistrictAdministrator,andonlyifapprovedatthelocalleaguelevelbytheBoardofDirectorsandtheparentofthecandidate.

(b) Whenaleaguedecidestosubstituteaselectionsystemfortheonesoutlinedinthe Little LeagueOperating Policies section, a complete description of suchsubstitutedsystemMUSTBEPRESENTEDinwritingFORAPPROVALtotheCharterCommitteepriortotheplayerselectionprocess.

(c) Alternatemethodofoperation

Toaidleaguesthatarehavingadifficulttimegettingenoughplayersfortheirregularseasonteamsthefollowingoptionisavailable:Apoolofplayersfromexisting regular season teams can be createdwith players that arewilling toparticipate in extra games during the regular season when teams face ashortageof rosteredplayers fora regular seasongamewithin their respectivedivision.

NOTE: Playersmay not be “borrowed” from an opponent. Theymust beassignedbytheplayeragent.

Guidelines:1. Theleague’splayeragentwillcreateandrunthepool.Theleague’splayer

agentwillusethepooltoassignplayerswithintheirrespectivedivisiontoteamsthatareshortofplayersonarotatingbasis.

2. Managers and/or coacheswillnothave the right to randomlypick andchooseplayersfromthepoolwithintheirrespectivedivision.

3. Underthisoption,whenaplayerparticipatesinagameonateamotherthanhis/herownteam,suchplayerwillnotbepermittedtopitchinthatgame.

4. Poolplayersthatarecalledandshowupatthegamesitemustplayatleastnine(9)consecutivedefensiveoutsandbatonce.

(d) TeamsarenotpermittedtoentertheLittleLeagueprogramintact,ornearlyintact, from non-Little League programs. Under no circumstances will anyteam or group of players, which did not play on the same team for thepreviousregularseasoninthesamedivisionofacharteredlocalLittleLeague,beplacedtogetherontoaregularseasonteaminthatlocalLittleLeague.SuchplayersmustbeprocessedthroughtheLittleLeagueDraftMethodsasnotedinthisregulation.

RegulationVIPitchers

(a) Anyplayeronaregularseasonteammaypitch.Exception:Anyplayerwhohasplayedthepositionofcatcherinfour(4)ormoreinningsinagameisnoteligibletopitchonthatcalendarday.

A player who played the position of catcher for three (3) innings or less,movestothepitcherposition,anddelivers21pitchesormore(15-and16-year-olds:31pitchesormore)inthesameday,maynotreturntothecatcherpositionon that calendarday.EXCEPTION: If the pitcher reaches the 20-pitch limit (15- and 16-year-olds: 30-pitch limit)while facing a batter, thepitchermaycontinuetopitch,andmaintaintheireligibilitytoreturntothecatcher position, until any one of the following conditions occur: (1) thatbatter reachesbase; (2) thatbatter is retired; or (3) the thirdout ismade tocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.

A.R. -The catcher receiving one pitch to a batter in the fourth inningconstitutes having caught four (4) innings. Warm-up pitches do notcount, only when the ball is live will the pitches count toward inningscaught.

(b) A pitcher once removed from the mound cannot return as a pitcher.Intermediate(50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,andSeniorLeagueonly:Apitcherremainingondefenseinthegame,butmovingtoadifferentposition,canreturnasapitcheranytimeintheremainderofthegame,butonlyoncepergame.

(c) Themanagermustremovethepitcherwhensaidpitcherreachesthelimitforhis/heragegroupasnotedbelow,butthepitchermayremaininthegameatanotherposition:LeagueAge

13-16 95pitchesperday11-12 85pitchesperday9-10 75pitchesperday7-8 50pitchesperday

EXCEPTION:IfapitcherreachesthelimitimposedinRegulationVI(c)forhis/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitchuntilanyoneofthefollowingconditionsoccurs:1. Thatbatterreachesbase;2. Thatbatterisputout;3. Thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.

NOTE: If a pitcher reaches 40 pitcheswhile facing a batter, the pitchermaycontinuetopitch,andmaintaintheireligibility toplaythepositionof catcher for the remainder of that day, until any one of the followingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3) the third out ismade to complete the half-inning or the game. Thepitcher would be allowed to play the catcher position provided thatpitcher ismoved, removed, or the game is completedbefore delivering apitchtoanotherbatter. Ifaplayerdelivers41ormorepitches, andisnotcovered under the threshold exception, the player may not play thepositionofcatcherfortheremainderofthatday.

(d) Pitchers league age 14 and under must adhere to the following restrequirements:• Ifaplayerpitches66ormorepitchesinaday,four(4)calendardaysof

restmustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches51-65pitches inaday, three(3)calendardaysofrest

mustbeobserved.• If a player pitches 36-50pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest

mustbeobserved.• If a player pitches 21-35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest

mustbeobserved.• If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is

required.

NOTE:Undernocircumstance shall aplayerpitch in three (3)consecutivedays.

EXCEPTION: If a pitcher reaches a day(s) of rest thresholdwhile facing abatter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the followingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3)the third out ismade to complete thehalf-inningor the game.Thepitcherwillonlybe required toobserve thecalendarday(s)of rest for the threshold

he/she reached during that at-bat, provided that pitcher is removed or thegameiscompletedbeforedeliveringapitchtoanotherbatter.

Pitchersleagueage15-16mustadheretothefollowingrestrequirements:• Ifaplayerpitches76ormorepitchesinaday,four(4)calendardaysof

restmustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches61-75pitches inaday, three(3)calendardaysofrest

mustbeobserved.• If a player pitches 46-60pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest

mustbeobserved.• If a player pitches 31-45 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest

mustbeobserved.• If a player pitches 1-30 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is

required.

NOTE:Undernocircumstance shall aplayerpitch in three (3)consecutivedays.

EXCEPTION: If a pitcher reaches a day(s) of rest thresholdwhile facing abatter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the followingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3)the third out ismade to complete thehalf-inningor the game.Thepitcherwillonlybe required toobserve thecalendarday(s)of rest for the thresholdhe/she reached during that at-bat, provided that pitcher is removed or thegameiscompletedbeforedeliveringapitchtoanotherbatter.

(e) Each league must designate the scorekeeper or another game official as theofficialpitchcountrecorder.

(f) Thepitchcountrecordermustprovidethecurrentpitchcountforanypitcherwhen requestedbyeithermanageror anyumpire.However, themanager isresponsibleforknowingwhenhis/herpitchermustberemoved.

(g) TheofficialpitchcountrecordershouldinformtheUmpire-in-Chiefwhenapitcherhasdeliveredhis/hermaximumlimitofpitchesforthegame,asnotedinRegulationVI(c).TheUmpire-in-Chiefwill informthepitcher’smanagerthat the pitcher must be removed in accordance with Regulation VI(c).However, the failure by the pitch count recorder to notify the Umpire-in-Chief,and/orthefailureoftheUmpire-in-Chieftonotifythemanager,doesnotrelievethemanagerofhis/herresponsibilitytoremoveapitcherwhenthatpitcherisnolongereligible.

(h) Violationofanysectionofthisregulationcanresultinprotestofthegameinwhichitoccurs.ProtestshallbemadeinaccordancewithPlayingRule4.19.

(j) Aplayerwhohasattainedtheleagueageoftwelve(12)isnoteligibletopitchintheMinorLeague.(SeeRegulationV–SelectionofPlayers)

(k) Pitchinginmorethanonegameinaday:

MinorLeague,LittleLeague(Majors),andIntermediate(50-70)Division—Aplayermaynotpitchinmorethanonegameinaday;

JuniorLeagueandSeniorLeague—Aplayermaybeusedasapitcherinuptotwogamesinaday. NOTE:Ifapitcherreaches30pitcheswhilefacingabatterinthefirstgame,thepitchermaycontinuetopitch,andmaintaintheireligibility to pitch in the second game on that day, until any one of thefollowing conditions occurs: (1) that batter reaches base; (2) that batter isretired;or(3)thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.Thepitcherwouldbeallowedtopitchinasecondgameprovidedthatpitcheris moved, removed, or the game is completed before delivering a pitch toanotherbatter. Ifaplayerdelivers31ormorepitchesinthefirstgame, andisnot coveredunder the thresholdexception , theplayermaynotpitch in thesecondgamethatday);

A.R. - If a Junior or Senior League pitcher pitches in more than onegameinaday,andhasnotpitched31ormorepitchesinthefirstgameexcept as noted under the threshold, the total number of pitches thatpitchermaypitchinbothgamescombinedisthedailymaximumof95.

NOTES:1. Thewithdrawalofanineligiblepitcherafterthatpitcherisannounced,orafter

a warm-up pitch is delivered, but before that player has pitched a ball to abatter, shallnotbeconsideredaviolation.LittleLeagueofficialsareurgedtotakeprecautionstopreventprotests.Whenaprotestsituationisimminent,thepotentialoffendershouldbenotifiedimmediately.

A.R.-MinorLeagueandLittleLeague(Majors):Whenwarmingup,ifapitcher isdiscovered tobe ineligible,he/shemustbe removedand thepreviouspitcherofrecordmaynotreturn.

2. Pitches delivered in games declared “Regulation Tie Games” or “SuspendedGames”shallbechargedagainstpitcher’seligibility.

3. Insuspendedgamesresumedonanotherday,thepitchersofrecordatthetimethegamewashaltedmaycontinuetopitchtotheextentoftheireligibilityforthatday,providedsaidpitcherhasobservedtherequireddaysofrest.Example1:Aleagueage12pitcherdelivers70pitchesinagameonMonday

when thegame is suspended.Thegame resumeson the followingThursday.Thepitcherisnoteligibletopitchintheresumptionofthegamebecausehe/shehasnotobservedtherequireddaysofrest.

Example2:Aleagueage12pitcherdelivers70pitchesinagameonMondaywhenthegameissuspended.ThegameresumesonSaturday.Thepitcheriseligibletopitchupto85morepitches in theresumptionof thegamebecausehe/shehasobservedtherequireddaysofrest.

Example3:Aleagueage12pitcherdelivers70pitchesinagameonMondaywhen the game is suspended. The game resumes two weeks later. The pitcher iseligible to pitchup to 85more pitches in the resumption of the game, providedhe/sheiseligiblebasedonhis/herpitchingrecordduringthepreviousfourdays.

RegulationVIISchedules

(a) ThescheduleofgamesfortheregularseasonshallbepreparedbytheBoardofDirectorsoftheleagueandmustprovidefornotlessthantwelve(12)games[SeniorDivision: Ten(10)games]perteamperregularseasonagainstotherLittleLeague teamswithin their respective division, exclusive of playoff andtournament games.TeeBall: It is recommended that nomore than twelve(12)gamesbescheduledperteamperseason.

(b) The schedule should provide for not less than two (2) games per week perteam.Any facilityused forpractices and/orgamesmustbe approvedby thelocal league Board of Directors. Intermediate (50-70) Division, JuniorLeague, and Senior League: Interleague play is permitted provided theproperformissubmittedtotheDistrictAdministratorforapproval.

(c) Wheretherearetwo(2)ormoreleaguesinonelocality,teamsofoneleagueshall not play teams of another league, without approval of the DistrictAdministrator,andRegionalDirector,whennecessaryasnotedinRegulationI(c)(5).

(d) LittleLeague(Major)Division:Ateammayplayone(1)doubleheaderinacalendar week.No team shall play three games in a day. (Exception underconditionofRule4.12.)

TeeBallandMinorLeague:Noteamshallbescheduledtoplaytwogamesinoneday.(SeeRule4.12).

Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: Doubleheaders arepermitted.

If two games involving four teams are played on the same day and on thesame field, the first gamemustbe completedbefore the secondgame starts.(ExceptionunderconditionofRule4.12.)

When league size and limited field availability require leagues to schedulemorethanonegameonthesamenightandonthesamefield,theleaguemaybepermitted to impose time limits on the games.However, the gamemustmeettherequirementsofRule4.10or4.11tobeofficial.

(e) The schedule should be arranged so that at least one-half of the games are

scheduledpriortoJune15.

(f) Majors/Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: It isrecommendedthatasplitseasonschedulebearrangedwithaplayoffbetweenthewinnersofthefirstandsecondhalvestodeterminetheleaguechampion.Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/Senior:Whenapprovalisgrantedfortwoormoreleagues–comprisingnotmorethan40,000population-toformone Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior League, or Senior League, asprovidedforinRegulationI(h),oneregularseasonschedulewillbepreparedbyajointcommitteefromthetwoormoreleagues.

(g) Allplaymustbeterminatedbytheopeningdateofschoolforthefalltermbutno later than September 1st unless participating in the Training andDevelopmentProgram.

(h) LittleLeague (Major)Division: There should be no time limits on gamesunlessnecessary,basedonfieldlimitations.[SeeRegulationX(c)].

Tee Ball and Minor League: A local league may impose a time limit ongamesregardlessofthenumberofinningsplayed.Itisrecommendedthatnoleaguestandingsbekept,andnochampionshipgamesbeplayed.

RegulationVIIIMinorLeagues

(DoesnotapplytoIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague.)

(a) The purpose of the Minor League program is to provide training andinstructionforthosecandidateswhobyreasonofageandotherfactorsdonotqualifyforselectionintheregularLittleLeague.NOTE:Leagueage12-year-oldsmayonlyparticipateundercertaincircumstances.

(b) TheMinorLeagueprogramistheresponsibilityandisanintegralpartofthecharteredLittleLeague.Itisnotandmaynotbeoperatedasaseparateentity.Itmustberestrictedto theboundariesof the local leagueand itsplayersaresubject to selectionbydraftbyanyLittleLeague (Major)Teamof the localleague. Refusal of a player to comply shall result in forfeiture of furthereligibilityintheLittleLeague(Major)Divisionforthecurrentseason.

NOTE:Thelocalleagueshouldestablishapolicy,approvedbytheBoardofDirectors,regardingplayerswhodeclinetomoveuptoaMajorLeagueteam.Suchpolicyshouldbedistributedatthetimeofregistrationand/ortryouts.

(c) No player or team may be deemed to be the property of, or under thejurisdictionorcontrolof,aparticularteaminthelocalleague.

(d) Alocal leaguemayelecttoutilizeadultpitch(“MinorLeagueCoachPitch”)ormachine pitch (“Minor LeagueMachine Pitch”) inMinor League gamesinvolving players league ages 7-12. Pitching machines, if used, must be ingood working order and must be operated by adult managers, coaches,umpires,oranyadultapprovedbythelocalleague.

NOTE: Participants league age 5 and6 are permitted to advance toMinorLeagueCoachPitchorMachinePitchafterparticipationinTeeBallforoneyear.

RegulationIXSpecialGames

(a) SpecialGamesaredefinedasgamesthat:1. arenon-regularseasongames,and,2. arenotLittleLeagueInternationalTournamentgames,and,3. involveonlyteamsfromcharteredLittleLeagueprograms,and,4. havebeenapprovedinwritingbytheRegionalOffice.

Exception: Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior League: Up to six (6)games played under Special Games against Little League teams may counttowards players’ Regular Season schedule. Senior League: Up to ten (10)games played under Special Games against Little League teams may counttowardsplayers’RegularSeasonschedule.

(b) UnlessexpresslyauthorizedunderconditionsofthisRegulation,gamesplayedfor anypurpose other than to establish a league championor as part of theInternationalTournamentareprohibited.Violationmayresultinrevocationofcharterand/orsuspensionoftournamentprivileges.

(c) With theapprovalof theCharterCommitteeofLittleLeague International,andonrecommendationoftheRegionalDirectorandDistrictAdministrator,chartered leaguesmayengage inSpecialGamesduringandafter the regularseason but prior to the opening of the school term or September 1st,whichevercomessooner.

(d) SpecialGamesmaybeplayedbetween:1. Regularseasonteamsor;2. Tournamentteamsusingeitherregular seasonor tournamentrules,but

notincombination.

(e) Teams participating in Special Games during the regular season shall beregular season teams only. Tournament teams, regular season teams, andMinorLeagueteamsinvolvingplayersbelowleagueage11mayuse8-to10-Year-OldDivisionTournamentrules.

(f) TournamentteamsmayparticipateinSpecialGamesafterJune1.

(g) Theleaguepresidentwillbechargedwithresponsibilityforconductingspecial

gamesunderallrules,regulations,andpoliciesofLittleLeagueBaseball.

(h) This rule does not prohibit pre-season practice games between teams in thesamedivisioninthesameleagueorthepracticingoftheleague’stournamentteamagainstotherplayers in the samedivision in the same league,providedsuchpracticeisdoneoutofuniform.

(i) Tee Ball: Special Games are permissible only with regular season teams.However, they are not recommended by Little League International. “AllStars”arenotauthorized.

RegulationXNightGames

(a) Tee Ball, Minor League, Little League (Majors) Division, Intermediate(50-70) Division, Junior, and Senior League games may be played aftersundown under artificial lights. This responsibility shall rest with the localleagues. In any event,no inning shall start after10:00p.m.prevailing time(9:00 p.m. for Tee Ball). Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior, andSenior:Noinningshallstartafter10:30p.m.prevailingtime.Itwillbeheldthatan inningstarts themomentthat thethirdout ismade,completingtheprecedinginning.

(b) Artificial lights for Little League games must meet the minimum standardsapproved by Little League International. (SeeLittleLeague.org/LightingStandardsformoreinformationandstandards.)

(c) Whenleaguesizeandlimitedfieldavailabilityrequireleaguestoschedulemorethanone gameon the samedayornight andon the same field, the leaguemay be permitted to impose time limits on the games.However, the gamemustmeetrequirementsofRule4.10or4.11tobeofficial.

RegulationXIAdmissiontoGames

NoadmissionshallbechargedtoanyTeeBall,MinorLeague,orLittleLeague(Major)Divisiongame.Voluntarycontributionsarepermitted.Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:Admissionchargeispermitted.

RegulationXIIAwards

(a) ValueofawardsandmaterialgiftstoindividualplayersmustbeinaccordancewiththeprevailingrulesoftheHighSchoolAthleticAssociationofthestateinwhichtheplayerparticipates.

(b) No awards shall be made to players on the basis of comparable skills oraccomplishments. NOTE: Honor certificates, team pictures, inexpensivemedals,orpinsgiveadequaterecognitionandprovidelastingmementosfromLittleLeague.

RegulationXIIICommercialization

(a) ExploitationofLittleLeagueinanyformorforanypurposeisprohibited.

(b) SolicitationforfundraisingbyTeeBall,MinorLeague,LittleLeague(Major)Division,Intermediate(50-70)Division,Junior,orSeniorLeagueplayers inoroutofuniformisprohibited,except forone fundraisingprojectannuallyunder adult supervision. NOTE: Reference fundraising guidelines in theOperatingPoliciessection.

(c) A reasonable Little League participation fee may be assessed as a parent’sobligationtoassuretheoperationalcontinuityofthe localLittleLeague.ATNO TIME SHOULD PAYMENTOF ANY FEE BE A PREREQUISITEFOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM. It isrecommendedthatno feebecollected. It is recommendedthatparentswhoare unable to pay a participation fee be encouraged to contribute volunteertimetotheleague.

(d) No Little League volunteer, employee, or participant, while acting in suchcapacity, shall execute a contract for or otherwise agree to, acceptcompensation,personalorotherwise,or remuneration for theuseof,or forpromotingtheuseof,anyproduct,service,ororganization.

(e) AlocalLittleLeagueorDistrictshallnotrequireanyplayertouseanyspecificbrand/manufacturer of equipment, for the purpose of the league receivingcompensation (including deferred compensation) for such a requirement.NOTE:LittleLeague’spolicyonamateurismcanbefoundonpage12.

(f) AlocalLittleLeaguemaypermitaRegularSeasonTeamand/orTournamentTeamto includethenameofa teamsponsorontheuniform,andthe localleaguemayreceiveafeeforsuchsponsorships,providedthesponsorshipdoesnot conflict with any Little League Rule, Regulation, and/or Policy. Suchsponsorshallhavenoauthoritywithregardtothecompositionoroperationof the league, the team,or itsmanagerand/orcoaches.Adistrict, league,orteammaynotpermitalocalsponsorofadistrict,league,orteamtouseanytrademarks of the Little League International at any time. For the sake ofclarity, thewordsLittleLeague in any formor combination, including in aleague’sname, and theLittleLeagueuniformpatch are trademarksofLittle

LeagueInternational.PleaserefertotheLittleLeagueOperatingPolicies fordetailed guidelines including information on solicitation of funds, such aslocal league sponsorship, as a charitable organization. NOTE: Once aTournament Team plays its first game in the International Tournament, areferencetoacompany,product,service,ororganization(including,butnotlimitedto,asloganorlogo)maynotbeaddedto,includedon,orappearonanyTournamentTeamuniform,apparel,orequipment.

(g) Violation of any part of this regulation shall result in penalties up to andincluding removal fromtheLittleLeagueprogramand/or revocationof theleague’scharterand/orforfeitureofInternationalTournamentgame(s).

RegulationXIVFieldDecorum

(a) Theactions,onoroff the field,ofplayers,managers, coaches,umpires, andleagueofficialsmustbeabovereproach.Anyplayer,manager,coach,umpire,orleaguerepresentativewhoisinvolvedinaverbalorphysicalaltercation,oranincidentofunsportsmanlikeconduct,atthegamesiteoranyotherLittleLeague activity including through online or social media, is subject todisciplinaryactionbythelocalleagueBoardofDirectors.

(b) Uniformedplayers,newsphotographers,managers,coaches,andumpiresonlyshall be permittedwithin the confines of the playing field just prior to andduringgames.Batboysand/orbatgirlsarenotpermittedatanylevelofplay.Except forthebatter,base-runners,andbasecoachesat firstandthirdbases,allplayersshallbeontheirbenches intheirdugoutsor inthebullpenwhentheteamisatbat.Whentheteamisondefense,allreserveplayersshallbeontheir benches or in the bullpen. EXCEPTION: The on-deck position ispermittedinIntermediate(50-70)Division,Junior,andSeniorLeague.

(c) Twoadultbasecoachesarepermitted.

(d) Amanagerorcoachshallnotleavethebenchordugoutexcepttoconferwithaplayer or anumpire andonly after receivingpermission fromanumpire.(EXCEPTION:InTeeBallandMinorLeague,managersandcoachesmaybeonthefieldforinstructionalpurposes,butshallnotassistrunnersortouchalive ball. At least one adultmanager or coachmust be in the dugout at alltimes.)

(e) Thepossessionand/oruseoffirearms,tobaccoproducts,cigarettes(includinge-cigarettesandvapors),controlledsubstances,andalcoholicbeveragesinanyform is prohibited on the playing field, benches, or dugouts. Alcohol isprohibitedatthegamesite.

(f) Managersandcoachesshallnotwarmuppitchers.

RegulationXVAppearanceofLittleLeaguersintheMedia

(a) TheappearanceofLittleLeagueplayers inuniforminadvertisementsofanykind,oroncommercial televisionprograms,or inmotionpictures,withoutthewrittenapprovalofLittleLeagueInternational,isforbidden.

(b) Brief, televised reports of games and activities on news programs arepermitted. Online and traditional print outlets are also permitted tophotographorotherwiserecordgamesandactivities,solelyfornews/editorialpurposes.

(c) The televising of regular season games, special games, or InternationalTournament games on a local or regional basis is permitted, provided acontract (available at LittleLeague.org/GameContracts) is in place, andprovided written permission from Little League Baseball, Incorporated hasbeenreceivedtotelevisethespecificgame(s)ortournament(s).

(d) Radio broadcasts of regular season games and special games are permitted,provided a “Little League Regular Season Radio Contract” (available atLittleLeague.org/GameContracts) for the specific game(s) is properlycompletedandonfilewiththelocalleague.

(e) RadiobroadcastsofInternationalTournamentgamesarepermitted,provideda “Little League International Tournament Radio Contract” (available atLittleLeague.org/GameContracts) for the specific game(s) or tournament isproperlycompletedandonfilewiththedistrict.

(f) Internet web-casts of regular season games and special games are permitted,provided a “Little League Regular Season Internet Web-Cast Contract”(available at LittleLeague.org/GameContracts) for the specific game(s) isproperlycompletedandonfilewiththelocalleague.

(g) Internet web-casts of International Tournament games are permitted,provided a “Little League International Tournament Internet Web-CastContract” (available at LittleLeague.org/GameContracts) for the specificgame(s)ortournamentisproperlycompletedandonfilewiththedistrict.

(h) Local leagueswishingtoinitiateabroadcast,web-cast,or livestreamoftheirgames on a league-owned and/or operatedwebsite, social network, or other

digital platformmay do so, andmust follow Little League’s trademark andcommercializationpolicies.

RegulationXVIUseofLittleLeagueNameandEmblem

UseoftheOfficialEmblem“LL,”“LLB”and/orwords“LittleLeague,”“LittleLeagueBaseball,”“LittleLeaguer,”“SeniorLeagueLittleLeague,“BigLeagueLittleLeague,” “Senior League Little League Baseball,” “Big League Little LeagueBaseball,” “Little League Softball,” “Little League Challenger Division,” relatedInternationalTournamenttrademarks,etc.,(registeredunderFederalCertificateinU.S.PatentOffice),isgrantedtocharteredleaguesandcannotbeextendedbylocalleagues to any other organization for any purpose whatsoever. These marks areprotectedbothbyaspecialActofCongressandregistrationswiththeUnitedStatesPatent and Trademark Office. All rights in and to any and all marks of LittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporatedarereserved.

RegulationXVIITournamentPlay

ThisregulationappliestotheInternationalTournament,whichincludesthe8-to 10-Year-Old Division, the 9- to 11-Year-Old Division, Little League (Major)Division, Intermediate (50-70) Division, Junior League, and Senior Leaguetournaments.

(a) Tournament team practice or tryouts shall be specified by the TournamentCommittee.

(b) Thepracticing of the league’s tournament team against other players in thesamedivisioninthesameleagueispermittedprovidingsuchpracticeisdoneoutofuniform.

(c) Tournamentrulesarepublishedherein.

(d) Unless officially notified to the contrary, each league shall assume fullresponsibilityforexpensesincurredintournamentcompetition.

(e) The structure for tournament play in baseball will be: 8- to 10-Year-OldDivision; 9- to 11-Year-Old Division; Major Division (10- to 12-);Intermediate(50-70)Division(11,12,and13);JuniorDivision(12,13,and14);andSeniorDivision(13,14,15,and16).

OfficialPlayingRulesLITTLELEAGUEBASEBALL®(MAJOR)DIVISION,MINORLEAGUEBASEBALL,TEEBALLBASEBALL,

INTERMEDIATE(50-70)DIVISIONBASEBALL,JUNIORLEAGUEBASEBALL,ANDSENIORLEAGUEBASEBALL

AnApprovedRuling(A.R.)servestoillustratetheapplicationoftheregulationsandrules.ApprovedRulingsfollowtheregulationsandrulestheyamplifyandareindicatedbyabox.

Rule1.00ObjectivesoftheGame

1.01 - Little LeagueBaseball in all divisions is a game between two teams ofnine players each, under the direction of a manager and not more than tworosteredcoaches,playedonaregulationLittleLeaguefieldinaccordancewiththeserules, under the jurisdiction of one or more umpires. Tee Ball/Minor LeagueInstructional Division is a game between two teams, under the direction of amanagerandnotmorethantwocoaches,playedonaregulationLittleLeaguefieldin accordance with these rules, under the jurisdiction of one or more umpires.NOTE:CompetitiveMinor Leagues and abovemay only use nine players ondefense.SeeRules4.16and4.17.

1.02 - The objective of each team is to win by scoring more runs than theopponent.TeeBall:Itisrecommendedthatnoscorebekept.

1.03 -Thewinnerof thegameshallbe that teamwhich shallhave scored, inaccordance with these rules, the greater number of runs at the conclusion of aregulationgame.

1.04 - THEPLAYINGFIELD. The field shall be laid out according to theinstructions,supplementedbyDiagramsNo.1andNo.2.DiagramsNo.3,No.4,andNo.5forIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague.

The infield shall be a 60-foot square for Little League (Major) division andbelow.For Intermediate (50-70)Division, the infield shall be a 70-foot square.ForJunior/SeniorLeague,theinfieldshallbea90-footsquare.TeeBalloption:Theinfieldmaybea50-footsquare.

Theoutfieldshallbetheareabetweentwofoullinesformedbyextendingtwosidesof the square,as inDiagram1.Thedistance fromhomebase to thenearestfence,stand,orotherobstructiononfairterritoryshouldbe200feetormore[200feet or more for Intermediate (50-70) Division and 300 feet or more forJunior/Senior League]. A distance of 200 feet or more [200 feet or more forIntermediate (50-70)Division and300 feetormore forJunior/Senior League]alongthefoullinesandtocenterfieldisrecommended.Theinfieldshallbegradedsothatthebaselinesandhomeplatearelevel.

The pitcher’s plate shall be six inches [eight inches for Intermediate (50-70)Divisionand10inchesforJunior/SeniorLeague]abovethelevelofhomeplate.The infield and outfield, including the boundary lines, are fair territory and all

otherareaisfoulterritory.Itisdesirablethatthelinefromhomebasethroughthepitcher’splatetosecond

baseshallruneast-northeast.Itisrecommendedthatthedistancefromhomebasetothebackstop,andfrom

the base lines to the nearest fence, stand, or other obstruction on foul territoryshould be 25 feet or more [45 feet or more for Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior].SeeDiagrams.

DiagramNo.1

Diagram showing Tee Ball/Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch/Minor League/LittleLeague (Major) field layout. All dimensions are compulsory unless marked“optional”or“recommended.”

NOTE:TeeBallbasepathsmaybe50feet.

DiagramNo.2

Diagram showing layout of Tee Ball/Coach Pitch/Machine Pitch/MinorLeague/LittleLeague(Major)batter’sboxandcompulsorydimensions.

DiagramNo.3

Diagram showing Intermediate (50-70)Division field layout. All dimensions arecompulsoryunlessmarked“optional”or“recommended.”

DiagramNo.4

Diagram showing Junior/Senior League field layout. All dimensions arecompulsoryunlessmarked“optional”or“recommended.”

NOTE:Juniorbasepathsmaybe80feet.

DiagramNo.5

Diagram showing layout of Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior Leaguebatter’sboxandcompulsorydimensions.

DiagramNo.6

SeeRule1.13andRule1.14

When the location of homebase is determined,with a steel tapemeasure 84feet,10inches(99feetforIntermediate(50-70)Divisionand127feet,3⅜inchesforJunior/SeniorLeague) inthedesireddirectiontoestablishsecondbase.Fromhomebase,measure60feet(70feetforIntermediate(50-70)Divisionand90feetforJunior/SeniorLeague) towards first base; from second base,measure 60 feet(70feetforIntermediate(50-70)Divisionand90feetforJunior/SeniorLeague)towards firstbase, the intersectionof these lines establishes firstbase.Fromhomebase,measure60feet (70feet forIntermediate (50-70)Division and90 feet forJunior/SeniorLeague)towardsthirdbase;fromsecondbase,measure60feet(70feet for Intermediate (50-70) Division and 90 feet for Junior/Senior League)towardsthirdbase,theintersectionoftheselinesestablishesthirdbase.Thedistancebetweenfirstbaseandthirdbaseis84feet,10inches(99feetforIntermediate(50-70) Division and 127 feet, 3⅜ inches for Junior/Senior League). Allmeasurements fromhomebase shall be taken from thepointwhere the first andthird base lines intersect. (Base paths of 80 feet are optional for Junior Leagueregularseasonplayonly.)

Thecatcher’sbox, thebatter’sbox, thebasecoachesboxes,andthe three-footrunner’slaneshallbelaidoutasshowninDiagrams.

Thecatcher’sboxextendsapproximately6feet4¾inchestotherearofhomeplate.Itisdeterminedbyextendingeachfoulline9feetbeyondthebackpointofhomeplate.Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:The rear lineofthecatcher’sboxis8feetdirectlybackfromthepointofhomeplate.Itextendsforwardtotherearlineofthebatter’sbox.Itis3feet7incheswide.

The batter’s box shall be rectangular, 6 feet by 3 feet [6 feet by 4 feet forIntermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League]. The inside line, if used,shall be parallel to and 4 inches [6 inches for Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague]awayfromthesideofhomeplate.Itshallextendforwardfromthecenterofhomeplate3feetandtotherear3feet.

The base coaches boxes shall be 4 feet by 8 feet (10 feet by 20 feet forIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague)andshallnotbecloserthan6feet[10feetforIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague]fromthefoullines.

The foul lines and all other playing lines indicated in the diagrams by solid

black lines shallbemarkedwithchalkorotherwhitematerial.Caustic limemustnotbeused.

Thegrasslinesanddimensionsshownonthediagramsarethoseusedinmanyfields,buttheyarenotmandatory.Eachleagueshalldeterminethesizeandshapeofthegrassedandbareareasofitsplayingfield.

1.05 -Homebase shallbemarkedbya five-sided slabofwhitened rubber. Itshall be a17-inch squarewith twoof the corners filled in so thatone edge is 17inches long, two8½ inches, and two are12 inches. It shall be set in the groundwiththepointattheintersectionofthelinesextendingfromhomebasetofirstbaseandtothirdbase;withthe17-inchedgefacingthepitcher’splateandthetwo12-inchedgescoincidingwiththefirstandthirdbaselines.Thetopedgesofhomebaseshall be beveled and the base shall be fixed in the ground level with the groundsurface.Theblackbevelededgeisnotconsideredpartofhomeplate.

1.06-First,second,andthirdbasesshallbemarkedbywhitecanvasorrubbercoveredbags,securelyattachedtotheground.Thefirstandthirdbasebagsshallbeentirelywithinthe infield.Thesecondbasebagshallbecenteredonsecondbase.Thebasebagsshallnotbelessthanfourteen(14)normorethanfifteen(15)inchessquareandtheouteredgesshallnotbemorethantwoandone-fourth(2¼)inchesthick and filled with a soft material. Leagues are required to ensure that first,second, and third bases will disengage their anchor. A list of licensed,disengageablebasescanbefoundatLittleLeague.org/FieldSupplies.

NOTE1: Ifabase isdislodgedfromitspositionduringaplay,anyfollowingrunneronthesameplayshallbeconsideredastouchingoroccupyingthebaseif,intheumpire’s judgment, that runner touches or occupies thedislodgedbag or thepointmarkedbytheoriginallocationofthedislodgedbag.

NOTE2:Useofthe“DoubleFirstBase”ispermissibleatalllevelsofplay.SeeRule7.15.

1.07 - The pitcher’s plate shall be a rectangular slab of whitened rubber 18inches by 4 inches [24 inches by 6 inches for Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League]. It shall be set in the ground as shown in theDiagrams, so that the distance between the front side of the pitcher’s plate andhomebase(therearpointofhomeplate)shallbe46feet[50feetforIntermediate(50-70) Division and 60 feet, 6 inches for Junior/Senior League]. (DetaileddiagramsmaybedownloadedatLittleLeague.org/FieldLayout.);

NOTE:54 feetpitchingdistance isoptional for JuniorLeague regular season

only.1.08 - The league shall furnish players’ benches, one each for the home and

visiting teams. Such benches should not be less than 25 feet from the base lines.Theyshallbeprotectedbywirefencing.

NOTE 1: The on-deck position is not permitted in Little League (Major)Divisionandbelow.

A.R.-Fenced-inareasMAYNOTbeusedforanon-deckbatter.

NOTE2:Onlythefirstbatterofeachhalf-inningwillbepermittedoutsidethedugoutbetweenhalf-inningsinLittleLeague(Major)Divisionandbelow.

A.R.-Thenextbattershouldbereadywithahelmeton,butmaynotpickupabatuntilitishis/herturnatbat.

1.09 - The ball usedmustmeet Little League specifications and standards. Itshallweighnotlessthanfive(5)normorethanfiveandone-fourth(5¼)ounces,andmeasurenotlessthannine(9)normorethannineandone-fourth(9¼)inchesin circumference. (Tee Ball: The ball may carry the words “Little League TeeBall.”)

NOTE: Baseballs licensed by Little League will be printed with one of twodesignations: “RS” (for regular season play) or “RS-T” (for regular season andtournamentplay).

1.10 - The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Batstandard(USABat)asadoptedbyLittleLeague.Itshallbeasmooth,roundedstick,andmade ofwood or ofmaterial and color tested and proved acceptable to theUSABaseballBatstandard(USABat).

Non-wood and laminated bats used in the Little League (Majors) andbelow, Intermediate (50-70)Division, and JuniorLeaguedivisions shall bearthe USA Baseball logo signifying that the bat meets the USABat - USABaseball’sYouthBatPerformanceStandard.AllBPF–1.15batsareprohibited.Thebat diameter shall not exceed2⅝ inches for these divisions of play. BatsmeetingtheBattedBallCoefficientofRestitution(BBCOR)standardmayalsobe used in the Intermediate (50-70) Division and Junior League Division.AdditionalinformationisavailableatLittleLeague.org/BatInfo.

TeeBall:UndertheUSABatstandard,certifiedTeeBallbats(26”andshorter)

willfeaturetheUSABaseballmarkandtextwhichreadsONLYFORUSEWITHAPPROVEDTEEBALLS.AllTeeBallbatsmustfeaturetheUSABaseballmarkandaccompanyingtext.TeeBallbatsthatwereproducedand/orpurchasedpriortothe implementationof thenew standard canbe certifiedusing anApprovedTeeBall Sticker via the USA Baseball Tee Ball Sticker Program(USABaseballShop.com). NOTE1:ApprovedTeeBall batsmay alsobeused forCoach Pitch/Machine PitchMinorDivisions onlywith the use of approvedTeeBalls.

Minor/MajorDivisions: It shall not bemore than 33 inches in length; normorethan2⅝inchesindiameter,andifwood,notlessthanfifteen-sixteenths(15/16)inches indiameter (⅞ inch forbats less than30”) at its smallestpart.Woodbatstapedorfittedwithasleevemaynotexceedsixteen(16)inchesfromthesmallend.NOTE1: Solid one-piecewood barrel bats do not require aUSABaseball logo.NOTE2:ApprovedTeeBallbatsmayalsobeusedforCoachPitch/MachinePitchMinorDivisionsonlywiththeuseofapprovedTeeBalls.

Intermediate(50-70)DivisionandJuniorLeague:Itshallnotbemorethan34”inchesinlength;normorethan2⅝inchesindiameter,andifwood,notlessthanfifteen-sixteenths(15/16)inchesindiameter(⅞inchforbatslessthan30”)atits smallestpart.Woodbats tapedor fittedwithasleevemaynotexceedeighteen(18)inchesfromthesmallend.NOTE1:Solidone-piecewoodbarrelbatsdonotrequireaUSABaseball logo. NOTE2:Also,permitted for the Intermediate (50-70) Division and Junior League Division are bats meeting the BBCORperformance standard, and so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanentcertification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of ahalf-inchoneachsideandlocatedonthebarrelofthebatinanycontrastingcolor.Aluminum/alloy and compositebats shall bemarked as to theirmaterialmakeupbeing aluminum/alloy or composite. This marking shall be silkscreen or otherpermanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side, andlocatedonthebarrelofthebatinanycontrastingcolor.

SeniorLeague: It shallnotbemorethan36 inches in length,normorethan2⅝inchesindiameter,andifwood,notlessthanfifteen-sixteenths(15/16)inchesindiameter(⅞inchforbatslessthan30”)atitssmallestpart.Woodbatstapedorfittedwithasleevemaynotexceedeighteen(18)inchesfromthesmallend.Thebatshallnotweigh,numerically,morethanthreeounceslessthanthelengthofthebat(e.g.,a33-inch-longbatcannotweighlessthan30ounces).AllbatsnotmadeofasinglepieceofwoodshallmeettheBattedBallCoefficientofRestitution(BBCOR)

performance standard,andsuchbats shallbe so labeledwitha silkscreenorotherpermanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, aminimumofahalf-inchoneachsideand locatedonthebarrelof thebat inanycontrastingcolor.Aluminum/alloyandcompositebatsshallbemarkedastotheirmaterial makeup being aluminum/alloy or composite. This marking shall besilkscreenorotherpermanentcertificationmark,aminimumofone-half-inchoneachside,andlocatedonthebarrelofthebatinanycontrastingcolor.

Inalldivisions,non-woodbatmusthaveagripofcork,tape,orcompositionmaterial,andmustextendaminimumof10 inches fromthe smallend.Slipperytapeorsimilarmaterialisprohibited.

NOTE1:Thetraditionalbattingdonutisnotpermissible.NOTE 2: The use of pine tar or any other similar adhesive substance is

prohibitedatalllevelsofLittleLeagueBaseball.Useofthesesubstanceswillresultinthebatbeingdeclaredillegalandremovedfromplay.

NOTE3:Non-woodbatsmaydevelopdentsfromtimetotime.Batsthathavecracksor sharpedges,or thatcannotpass throughtheapprovedLittleLeaguebatringfortheappropriatedivisionmustberemovedfromplay.The2¼-inchbatringmust be used for bats labeled 2¼. The 2⅝-inch bat ring must be used for batslabeledfor2⅝.

NOTE4:Anillegalbatmustberemoved.Anybatthathasbeenalteredshallberemovedfromplay.PENALTY–SeeRule–6.06(d).

A.R. - If the certificationmark/sonabat arenot legible, thatbat cannotbeusedandshallberemovedfromthegame.

1.11-

(a) (1) All players on a team shall wear numbered uniforms identical incolor,trim,andstyle.

(2) The Little League Official Shoulder Patch must be affixed to theupper left sleeveor left chestof theuniform shirt.Patches shallbeplacedcenteredonthe left shoulder sleeve;or,centeredonthe leftchest for sleeveless style. The patch may not be screen-printed orsublimated.

Worncenteredontheleftshouldersleeve;

Patchescenteredoverleftchestonsleevelessstyle.

(3) Anypartofthepitcher’sundershirtorT-shirtexposedtoviewshallbeofasolidcolor.Thepitcher’sundershirtsleeves,ifexposed,shallnotbewhiteorgray.Neoprenesleeves,ifwornbyapitcher,mustbecoveredbyanundershirt.NOTE:Apitchershallnotwearanyitemson his/her hands, wrists, or arms whichmay be distracting to thebatter,e.g.sweatbands.

(b) Aleaguemustprovideeachteamwithadistinctiveuniform.Uniformsarethepropertyoftheleague.TeeBallandMinorLeague:T-shirtsandcapsarerecommended,buthand-me-downuniformsmaybeworn.

(c) Sleeve lengths may vary for individual players, but the sleeves of eachindividual shall be approximately the same length.No player shall wearragged,frayed,orslitsleeves.

(d) Noplayersshallattachtoauniformtapeorothermaterialofadifferentcolorthantheuniform.

(e) Nopartoftheuniformshallincludeapatternthatimitatesorsuggeststheshapeofabaseball.

(f) Glassbuttonsandpolishedmetalshallnotbeusedonauniform.

(g) Noplayershallattachanythingtotheheelortoeoftheshoeotherthanatoeplate.

(h) Shoeswithmetal spikes or cleats are not permitted. Shoeswithmoldedcleats are permissible. [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:shoeswithmetalspikesorcleatsarepermitted.]

A.R.-LittleLeague(Majors)andbelow:Removablespikesorcleatsarepermittedif,whenremoved,nometalremainsexposed.

(i) Managers and coachesmust notwear conventional baseball uniforms orshoeswithmetalspikesbutmaywearcap,slacks,andshirt.[Intermediate(50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: Managers and coaches maywearconventionalbaseballuniformsorcap,slacks,andshirts.Theymaynotwearshoeswithmetalspikes.]

(j) Playersmustnotwear jewelry suchas,butnot limited to, rings,watches,earrings,bracelets,necklaces,noranyhardcosmetic/decorativeitems.Thisrule applies regardlessof the compositionof such jewelry,hard cosmeticitem,orharddecorativeitem.EXCEPTION: Jewelry thatalertsmedicalpersonneltoaspecificconditionispermissible.

(k) Castsmaynotbewornduringthegamebyplayersandumpires.

NOTE: Persons wearing casts, including managers and coaches, mustremaininthedugoutduringthegame.

1.12 - The catchermust wear a catcher’smitt (not a first baseman’smitt orfielder’sglove)ofanyshape,size,orweightconsistentwithprotectingthehand.

1.13 - The first baseman must wear a glove or mitt of any weight with thefollowingmaximumspecifications:

(a) notmore than 14 inches long (measured from the bottom edge or heelstraightup across the center of thepalm to a line evenwith thehighestpointofthegloveormitt),and;

(b) not more than eight inches wide across the palm (measured from thebottomedgeofthewebbingfarthestfromthethumbinahorizontallinetotheoutsideofthelittlefingeredgeofthegloveormitt),and;

(c) webbingnotmorethan5¾incheswide(measuredacrossthetopendoralonganylineparalleltothetop).SeeDiagramNo.6.

1.14 - Each defensive player (other than the first baseman and catcher)mustwearagloveofanyweight,withthesamemaximumspecificationsasnotedinRule1.13.

1.15-

(a) Thepitcher’sglovemaynot,exclusiveofthepiping,bewhiteorlightgray,

nor,inthejudgmentofanumpire,distractinginanymanner.

(b) No pitcher shall attach to the glove any foreign material of a colordifferent from the glove. The pitcher may wear a batting glove on thenon-pitchinghandunderthepitcher’sgloveprovidedthebattinggloveisnotwhite,gray,oropticyellow.

1.16-Eachleagueshallprovideinthedugoutorbenchoftheoffensiveteamsix (6) [seven (7) for Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League]protectivehelmetswhichmustmeetNOCSAE(NationalOperatingCommitteeonStandardsforAthleticEquipment)specificationsandstandards.Useofthehelmetbythebatter,allbaserunners,andbasecoachesismandatory.Useofahelmetbyanadultbasecoachoranydefensiveplayerisoptional.Eachhelmetshallhaveanexterior warning label. Helmets must have a non-glare surface and cannot bemirror-likeinnature.EachhelmetmustmeetNOCSAEspecificationsandbeartheNOCSAE stamp as well as an exterior warning label as noted above.Warning!Manufacturers have advised that altering helmets in any way can be dangerous.Altering thehelmet inany form, includingpaintingor addingdecals (byanyoneother thanthemanufacturerorauthorizeddealer)mayvoidthehelmetwarranty.Helmets may not be re-painted and may not contain tape or re-applied decalsunlessapprovedinwritingbythehelmetmanufacturerorauthorizeddealer.

A.R.-Ifaplayer,duringplay,removeshis/herhelmetorcauseshis/herhelmetto come off, he/she shall NOT be called out, but shall be warned not tointentionally remove his/her helmet and, if it continues, the player may beremovedforunsportsmanlikeconduct,asthiscancauseanunsafecondition.

1.17-Allmaleplayersmustwearathleticsupporters.Malecatchersmustwearthe metal, fibre, or plastic type cup, and approved long or short-model chestprotector. Female catchers must wear long or short model chest protectors. Allcatchersmustwearchestprotectorswithneckcollar,throatguard,shinguards,andcatcher’shelmet,allofwhichmustmeetLittleLeaguespecificationsandstandards.The catcher’s helmetmustmeetNOCSAE specifications and standards, andbearthe NOCSAE stamp. All catchers must wear a mask, “dangling” type throatprotector, and catcher’s helmet during infield/outfield practice, pitcherwarm-up,and games.NOTE: Skull caps are not permitted.Warning!Manufacturers haveadvisedthatalteringhelmets inanywaycanbedangerous.Alteringthehelmetinany form, including painting or adding decals (by anyone other than themanufacturer or authorized dealer)may void the helmetwarranty.Helmetsmay

notbere-paintedandmaynotcontaintapeorre-applieddecalsunlessapprovedinwritingbythehelmetmanufacturerorauthorizeddealer.

A.R. - Wearing of a catcher’s helmet with mask and dangling throat guard(evenifthemaskhasawireextension)isrequiredduringgames,pitcherwarm-up, and any form of infield or infield/outfield practice. The “Hockey Style”helmet is authorized foruseat all levelsofplay.The“dangling” throatguardstillmustbeattachedproperly.

Rule2.00DefinitionofTerms

(AlldefinitionsinRule2.00arelistedalphabetically)ADJUDGEDisajudgmentdecisionbyanumpire.AnAPPEAL is an act of a fielder in claiming a violation of the rules by the

offensiveteam.AnAT-BAT,forthepurposesofmeetingtherequirementsofMandatoryPlay

(ifapplicable),iswhenabatterassumesthepositionofabatterwithnocountandisretiredorreachesbase.Anat-batforscorekeeping/statisticalpurposesisdefinedinthepublication,“What’stheScore?”

ABACKSTOP is thebarriererectedbehindthecatcher inorder toallowthecatchertoretrievepassedballseasily.

A BALK is an illegal act by the pitcher with a runner or runners on baseentitling all runners to advance one base [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague].AbalkisnotcalledintheLittleLeague(Major)Divisionandbelow.(SeeRule8.05-IllegalPitch.)

ABALL is a pitchwhich does not enter the strike zone in flight and is notstruck at by the batter. NOTE: If the pitch touches the ground and bouncesthroughthestrikezone it isa“ball.” If suchapitchtouches thebatter, thebattershall be awarded first base. If the batter swings at such a pitch andmisses, it is astrike.Majors/Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:Ifthebatterswingsatsuchapitchaftertwostrikes,theballcannotbecaughtforthepurposesofRule6.05(b)(2)and6.09(b).Ifthebatterhitssuchapitch,theensuingactionshallbethesameasifthebatterhittheballinflight.

ABASE isoneoffourpointswhichmustbetouchedbyarunnerinordertoscore a run;more usually applied to the canvas bags and the rubber platewhichmarkthebasepoints.

ABASECOACH isa teammember inuniformoranadultmanagerand/orcoachwhoisstationedinthebasecoach’sboxatfirstand/orthirdbasetodirectthebatter and the runners.NOTE: Two (2) adult base coaches are permitted at alllevels.Thesecondcoachmaybe16yearsorolder.SeeRule4.05forrestrictions.

ABASEONBALLS is an awardof firstbase granted tobatterswho,duringtheirtimeatbat,receivefourpitchesoutsidethestrikezone.SeeRule6.08(a).

ABATTERisanoffensiveplayerwhotakesapositioninthebatter’sbox.BATTER-RUNNER isatermthat identifiestheoffensiveplayerwhohas just

finished a time at bat until that player is retired or until the play onwhich thatplayerbecomesarunnerends.

TheBATTER’SBOX istheareawithinwhichthebattermuststandduringatimeatbat.

TheBATTERYisthepitcherandcatcher.The BATTING ORDER is the list of current defensive players (and the

designated hitter in Senior League) in the order in which they are to bat.Exceptions: In all divisions, the batting order may contain the entire roster ofplayers.InTeeBallandMinorLeague,thebattingordershallcontaintheentirerosterofplayers.

BENCHorDUGOUTistheseatingfacilitiesreservedforplayers,substitutes,onemanager,andnotmorethantwocoacheswhentheyarenotactivelyengagedontheplayingfield.Batboysand/orbatgirlsarenotpermitted.

A.R.-Benchordugoutisnotforadditionalcoachesorscorekeepers.

ABUNTisabattedballnotswungat,butintentionallymetwiththebatandtappedslowly.Themereholdingofthebatinthestrikezoneisnotanattemptedbunt.(TeeBall:Buntsarenotpermitted.Battersarenotpermittedtotakeahalf-swing.Iftheumpirefeelsthebatteristakingahalf-swing,thebattermaybecalledbacktoswingagain.)

A.R.-Ifnoattemptismadetomakecontactwithaballoutsidethestrikezonewhileinthebuntingstance,itshallbecalledaball.Thebattermustofferatthepitchforittobeastrike.

A CALLED GAME is one in which, for any reason, the Umpire-in-Chiefterminatesplay.

ACATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession in the hand orgloveofaballinflightandfirmlyholdingitbeforeittouchesthegroundprovidingsuchfielderdoesnotusecap,protector,pocket,oranyotherpartoftheuniformingetting possession. It is not a catch, however, if simultaneously or immediatelyfollowingcontactwiththeball,thefieldercollideswithaplayer,orwithawall,orifthatfielderfallsdown,andasaresultofsuchcollisionorfalling,dropstheball.Itis

notacatchifafieldertouchesaflyballwhichthenhitsamemberoftheoffensiveteamoranumpireandtheniscaughtbyanotherdefensiveplayer.Ifthefielderhasmadethecatchanddropstheballwhileintheactofmakingathrowfollowingthecatch,theballshallbeadjudgedtohavebeencaught.Inestablishingthevalidityofthecatch,thefieldershallholdtheballlongenoughtoprovecompletecontroloftheballandthatreleaseoftheball isvoluntaryandintentional.Acatchis legalifthe ball is finally held by any fielder, even though juggled, or held by anotherfielderbeforeittouchestheground.Runnersmayleavetheirbasestheinstantthefirstfieldertouchestheball.

TheCATCHERisthefielderwhotakesthepositionbackofthehomebase.TheCATCHER’SBOX isthatareawithinwhichthecatchershallstanduntil

thepitcherdeliverstheball.(SeeRule4.03)ACOACH is anadultappointed toperformsuchdutiesas themanagermay

designate.NOTE: If two(2)coachesareappointed, thesecondcoachmaybeage16orolder.

ADEADBALL is a ball out of play because of a legally created temporarysuspensionofplay.

DEADBALLAREAistheareabeyondanyintendedphysicalboundary,suchas a fence, rope, chalk line, any stands, bleachers, dugouts, player’s benches, ordesignatedmediaareas,oranyotherboundary lineasdeterminedinthepregameconference.Ifaballbecomeslodgedinafence,backstop,umpire’sequipment,orcatcher’sequipment,itisconsideredtobeinadeadballarea.

TheDEFENSE(orDEFENSIVE)istheteam,oranyplayeroftheteam,inthefield.

ADOUBLEHEADERistworegularlyscheduledorrescheduledgames,playedbythesameteam(s)onthesameday.

ADOUBLEPLAYisaplaybythedefenseinwhichtwooffensiveplayersareretiredasaresultofcontinuousaction,providingthereisnoerrorbetweenputouts.

(a) Aforcedoubleplayisoneinwhichbothputoutsareforceplays.

(b) Areverseforcedoubleplayisoneinwhichthefirstoutismadeatanybaseandthesecondoutismadebytaggingarunnerwhooriginallywasforced,beforetherunnertouchesthebasetowhichthatrunnerwasforced.

DUGOUT(seedefinitionof“BENCH”)AFAIRBALLisabattedballthatsettlesonfairgroundbetweenhomeandfirst

base, or between home and third base, or that is on or over fair territory whenbounding to the outfield past first or third base, or that touches first, second, orthirdbase,orthatfirstfallsonfairterritoryonorbeyondfirstbaseorthirdbase,orthat,whileonoroverfairterritorytouchesthepersonofanumpireorplayer,orthat,whileoverfairterritory,passesoutoftheplayingfieldinflight.

NOTE:Afairflyshallbeadjudgedaccordingtotherelativepositionoftheballandthefoulline,includingthefoulpole,andnotastowhetherthefielderisonfairorfoulterritoryatthetimesuchfieldertouchestheball.

FAIRTERRITORY is thatpartoftheplayingfieldwithin,andincludingthefirstbaseandthirdbase lines, fromhomebase to thebottomof theplaying fieldfence andperpendicularly upwards.Homeplate, first base and thirdbase and allfoullinesareinfairterritory.

AFIELDERisanydefensiveplayer.FIELDER’SCHOICEistheactofafielderwhohandlesafairgrounderand,

insteadofthrowingittofirstbasetoputoutthebatter-runner,throwstoanotherbaseinanattempttoputoutaprecedingrunner.Thetermisalsousedbyscorers(a) to account for the advanceof thebatter-runnerwho takesoneormore extrabases when the fielder who handles the safe hit attempts to put out a precedingrunner; (b) to account for the advanceof a runner (other thanby stolenbaseorerror)whileafielderisattemptingtoputoutanotherrunner;and(c)toaccountfortheadvanceofa runnermade solelybecauseof thedefensive team’s indifference.(Undefendedsteal).

AFLYBALLisabattedballthatgoeshighintheairinflight.AFORCEPLAYisaplayinwhicharunnerlegallylosestherighttooccupya

basebyreasonofthebatterbecomingarunner.(NOTE:Confusionregardingthisplay is removedby remembering that frequently the “force” situation is removedduringtheplay.Example:Runneronfirst,oneout,groundballhitsharplytofirstbaseman,whotouchesthebaseandthebatter-runnerisout.Theforceisremovedatthatmomentandtherunneradvancingtosecondmustbetagged.Iftherehadbeenarunneratsecondorthird,andeitheroftheserunnersscoredbeforethetag-outatsecond,therun(s)wouldcount.Hadthefirstbasemanthrowntosecondandtheballhadbeenreturnedtofirst,theplayatsecondwouldhavebeenaforce-out,makingtwoouts,andthereturnthrowtofirstwouldhavemadethethirdout.Inthatcase,norunwouldscore.)

A.R.-Runnersforcedtoadvanceasaresultofthebatter-runnerbeingawarded

firstbase.

AFORFEITEDGAME is agamedeclaredendedby theUmpire-in-Chief infavorof theoffended teamby the scoreof6 to0 [7-0 for Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague], forviolationof the rules.TeeBall:There shallbenoforfeitsinTeeBall.

AFOULBALLisabattedballthatsettlesonfoulterritorybetweenhomeandfirstbase,orbetweenhomeandthirdbase,orthatboundspastfirstorthirdbaseonoroverfoulterritory,orthatfirstfallsonfoulterritorybeyondfirstorthirdbase,orthatwhileonoroverfoulterritory,touchesthepersonofanumpireorplayer,oranyobjectforeigntothenaturalground.

NOTE1:Afoulflyshallbejudgedaccordingtotherelativepositionoftheballandthe foul line, including the foulpole,andnotas towhether the fielder isonfoulorfairterritoryatthetimethatfieldertouchestheball.

NOTE 2: In Tee Ball, the ball is foul if it travels less than 15 feet in fairterritoryfromhomeplate.Theballisalsofoulifthebatterhitstheteewiththebat.

FOULTERRITORYisthatpartoftheplayingfieldoutsidethefirstandthirdbaselinesextendedtothefenceandperpendicularlyupwards.

AFOULTIP is a batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to thecatcher’shandsandislegallycaught.Itisnotafoultipunlesscaughtandanyfoultipthatiscaughtisastrike,andtheballisinplay.Itisnotacatchifitisarebound,unlesstheballhasfirsttouchedthecatcher’sgloveorhand.Afoultipcanonlybecaughtbythecatcher.

AGROUNDBALLisabattedballthatrollsorbouncesclosetotheground.TheHOMETEAM is the teamwhich takes the field first at the start of the

game.Adoptedscheduleswilldeterminewhichteamthiswillbe.ILLEGAL(orILLEGALLY)iscontrarytotheserules.AnILLEGALBATisabatthathasbeenalteredorabatthatisnotapproved

forplaybecauseitdoesnotmeetspecificationswithregardtolength,weight,barreldiameter, labeling, or performance standard for the division in which it is used.PENALTY–SeeRule6.06(d).

AnILLEGALPITCH is (1) a pitch delivered to the batterwhen the pitcherdoesnothavethepivotfootincontactwiththepitcher’splate;or(2)aquickreturnpitch.Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:Anillegalpitchwith

runnersonbaseisabalk.(Seealsodefinitionof“Pitch.”)

A.R. -Thiswouldapply to rule8.05(e) and8.05(g). Inallother instancesofRule8.05withnorunnersonbase,nopenalty isenforced.Insuchcases, theumpire shall call “Time” and the pitcher and batter will resume the countwithoutreferencetothepitch.

AnILLEGALLYBATTEDBALLisonehitbythebatterwithoneorbothfeetonthegroundentirelyoutsidethebatter’sbox.

INELIGIBLEPITCHER -Applies to regular seasonviolationsofRegulationVI.(SeealsoRule4.19.)

INELIGIBLE PLAYER - Applies to regular season violations of regulationsregarding league age, residence or school attendance (as defined by Little LeagueInternational), andparticipationon theproper teamwithin the local league. (SeealsoRule4.19.)

TheINFIELDisthatportionofthefieldinfairterritory,whichincludesareasnormallycoveredbyinfielders.

AnINFIELDERisafielderwhooccupiesapositionintheinfield.AnINFIELDFLYisafairflyball(notincludingalinedrivenoranattempted

bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first andsecond, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. Thepitcher, catcher, and any outfielder stationed in the infield on the play shall beconsideredinfieldersforthepurposeofthisrule.

When it seems apparent that a batted ballwill be an Infield Fly, the umpireshallimmediatelydeclare“InfieldFly”forthebenefitoftherunners.Iftheballisnearthebaseline,theumpireshalldeclare“InfieldFly,iffair.”

Theballisaliveandrunnersmayadvanceattheriskofthatballbeingcaught,orretouchandadvanceaftertheballistouched,thesameasonanyflyball.Ifthehitbecomesafoulball,itistreatedthesameasanyfoul.

NOTE1:IfadeclaredInfieldFlyisallowedtofalluntouchedtotheground,andbouncesfoulandremainsfoulbeforepassingfirstorthirdbase,itisafoulball.If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the ground outside the baseline, andbouncesfairbeforepassingfirstorthirdbase,itisanInfieldFly.

NOTE2:TheInfieldFlyRuledoesnotapplyinTeeBall.

A.R.-Theinfielddirtandtheoutfieldgrassdonotformaboundarylineforinfieldflypurposes.

IN FLIGHT describes a batted, thrown, or pitched ball which has not yettouched the ground or some object other than a fielder. If the pitch touches thegroundandbouncesthroughthestrikezone,withoutbeingstruckatbythebatter,itisa“ball.”Ifsuchapitchtouchesthebatter,thatbattershallbeawardedfirstbase.Majors/Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:Ifthebatterswingsatsuchapitchaftertwostrikes,theballcannotbecaughtforthepurposeofRule6.05(b).Ifthebatterhitssuchapitch,theensuingactionshallbethesameasiftheballwashitinflight.

INJEOPARDY is a term indicating that the ball is in play and an offensiveplayermaybeputout.

An INNING is that portion of a game within which the teams alternate onoffenseanddefenseandinwhichtherearethreeputoutsforeachteam.Eachteam’stime at bat is a half-inning. Itwill beheld that an inning starts themoment thethirdoutismadecompletingtheprecedinginning.(MinorLeagueOnly–Afive-runlimitistobeimposedwhichwouldcompletethehalfinning.)

INTERFERENCE

(a) Offensive interference is an act by amember of the team at bat whichinterferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders, or confuses any fielderattempting to make a play. If the umpire declares the batter, batter-runner,orarunneroutforinterference,allotherrunnersshallreturntothelastbasethatwas,inthejudgmentoftheumpire,legallytouchedatthetimeoftheinterference,unlessotherwiseprovidedbytheserules.

A.R.-Interferencedoesnothavetobeintentionalforittobecalled.

(b) Defensive interference is an actby a fielderwhichhindersorprevents abatterfromhittingapitch.

(c) Umpire’s interference occurs (1) when an umpire hinders, impedes, orpreventsacatcher’sthrowattemptingtoretirearunner,or(2)whenafairballtouchesanumpireinfairterritorybeforepassingafielder.

A.R.-Onlytheplateumpiremayinterferewiththecatcherandonlyonacleanlycaughtballorapitchedballthatdoesn’tcausethecatcherto move from his/her position. If the catcher errs on the ball, the

umpirewillbeconsideredpartofthefield,andnointerferenceresults.

(d) Spectatorinterferenceoccurswhenaspectatorreachesoutofthestandsorgoesontheplayingfield,andtouchesaliveball.

(e) Onanyinterferencetheballisdead.The LEAGUE is a group of teams who play each other in a pre-arranged

scheduleundertheserulesfortheleaguechampionship.LEGAL(orLEGALLY)isinaccordancewiththeserules.ALINEDRIVE is a battedball that goes sharp anddirect from thebat to a

fielderwithouttouchingtheground.ALIVEBALLisaballwhichisinplay.TheMANAGER is an adult appointedby thepresident tobe responsible for

theteam’sactionsonthefield,andtorepresenttheteamincommunicationswiththeumpireandtheopposingteam.

(a) The manager shall always be responsible for the team’s conduct,observanceoftheofficialrules,anddeferencetotheumpires.

(b) Ifamanagerleavesthefield,thatmanagershalldesignateanadultcoachasasubstitute,andsuchsubstitutemanagershallhavetheduties,rights,andresponsibilitiesofthemanager.Ifnoadultcoachisavailable,theUmpire-in-Chief shall designate a temporary adult manager. If no adult isavailable,thegameorteamactivitiesshallbeterminated.(SeeRule4.16.)

OBSTRUCTIONistheactofafielderwho,whilenotinpossessionoftheball,impedestheprogressofanyrunner.Afaketagisconsideredobstruction.(NOTE:Obstructionshallbecalledonadefensiveplayerwhoblocksoffabase,baseline,orhomeplatefromabaserunnerwhilenotinpossessionoftheball.)

OFFENSEistheteam,oranyplayeroftheteam,atbat.OFFICIALRULES-Therulescontainedinthisbook.OFFICIALSCORER-SeeRule10.00in“What’stheScore”publication.AnOUTisoneofthethreerequiredretirementsofanoffensiveteamduringits

timeatbat.TheOUTFIELDisthatportionofthefieldinfairterritorywhichisnormally

coveredbyoutfielders.AnOUTFIELDERisafielderwhooccupiesapositionintheoutfield,whichis

theareaoftheplayingfieldmostdistantfromhomebase.OVERSLIDE(orOVERSLIDING)istheactofanoffensiveplayerwhenthe

slide to a base, other thanwhen advancing fromhome to first base, iswith suchmomentumthattheplayerlosescontactwiththebase.

APENALTYistheapplicationoftheserulesfollowinganillegalact.ThePERSONof aplayeror anumpire is anypartof thebody, clothing,or

equipment.A PITCH is a ball delivered to the batter by the pitcher. Little League

(Major)/MinorLeagueException:Forthepurposeofmaintainingapitchcount,anillegalpitchshallcountasonepitch;evenifapitchisnotactuallythrown.

APITCHERisthefielderdesignatedtodeliverthepitchtothebatter.Thepitcher’sPIVOTFOOTisthatfootwhichisincontactwiththepitcher’s

plateasthepitchisdelivered.“PLAY” istheumpire’sordertostartthegameortoresumeactionfollowing

anydeadball.AQUICKRETURNisapitchmadewithobviousintenttocatchabatteroff

balance.Itisanillegalpitch.(SeePenalty–8.05)REGULATIONGAME-SeeRules4.10and4.11.ARETOUCHistheactofarunnerreturningtoabaseaslegallyrequired.ARUN (orSCORE) is the scoremade by an offensive playerwho advances

from batter to runner and touches first, second, third, and home bases in thatorder.

A RUNDOWN is the act of the defense in an attempt to retire a runnerbetweenbases.

A RUNNER is an offensive player who is advancing toward, touching, orreturningtoanybase.

“SAFE”isadeclarationbytheumpirethatarunnerisentitledtothebaseforwhichthatrunnerwastrying.

SETPOSITIONisoneofthetwolegalpitchingpositions.ASTRIKEisalegalpitchwhichmeetsanyoftheseconditions-

(a) Isstruckatbythebatterandismissed;

(b) Isnotstruckat,ifanypartoftheballpassesthroughanypartofthestrike

zone;

(c) Isfouledbythebatterwhenthereislessthantwostrikes;

(d) Isbuntedfoul(batterisoutandballisdead,ifthebatterbuntsfoulonthethirdstrike);

(e) Touchesthebatter’spersonasthebatterstrikesatit(deadball);

(f) Touchesthebatterinflightinthestrikezone;or

(g) Becomesafoultip(ballisliveandinplay).NOTE:InTeeBall,thelocalleaguewilldeterminewhetherornotstrikeouts

willbepermitted.TheSTRIKEZONEisthatspaceoverhomeplatewhichisbetweenthebatter’s

armpits and the top of the knees when the batter assumes a natural stance. Theumpireshalldeterminethestrikezoneaccordingtothebatter’susualstancewhenthatbatterswingsatapitch.

ASUSPENDEDGAME is a calledgamewhich is tobe completed at a laterdate.

ATAGistheactionofafielderintouchingabasewiththebodywhileholdingtheball securely and firmly in thehandor glove; or touching a runnerwith theball,orwiththehandorgloveholdingtheball,whileholdingtheballsecurelyandfirmlyinthehandorglove.

ATHROWistheactofpropellingtheballwiththehandandarmtoagivenobjectiveandistobealwaysdistinguishedfromthepitch.

ATIEGAMEisaregulationgamewhichiscalledwheneachteamhasthesamenumberofruns.

“TIME” is the announcement by the umpire of a legal interruption of play,duringwhichtheballisdead.

ToTOUCHaplayerorumpireistotouchanypartoftheplayerorumpire’sbody,clothing,orequipment.

ATRIPLEPLAY isaplaybythedefense inwhichthreeoffensiveplayersareretiredasaresultofcontinuousaction,providingthereisnoerrorbetweenputouts.

AWILDPITCHisonesohigh,solow,orsowideoftheplatethatitcannotbehandledwithordinaryeffortbythecatcher.

WIND-UPPOSITIONisoneofthetwolegalpitchingpositions.

Rule3.00GamePreliminaries

3.01-Beforethegamebeginstheumpiresshall-

(a) require strict observance of all rules governing team personnel,implementsofplay,andequipmentofplayers;

(b) besurethatallplayinglines(heavylinesonDiagramsNo.1andNo.2)are marked with non-caustic lime, chalk, or other white material easilydistinguishablefromthegroundorgrass;

(c) receive from the league a supply of baseballs which meet Little Leaguespecifications and standards. The umpire shall be the sole judge of thefitnessoftheballstobeusedinthegame;

(d) beassuredbytheleaguethatadditionalballsareimmediatelyavailableforuseifrequired;

(e) have possession of at least two alternate balls and shall requirereplenishmentof suchsupplyofalternateballsasneededthroughout thegame.Suchalternateballsshallbeputinplaywhen-(1) aballhasbeenbattedoutof theplaying fieldor into the spectator

area;(2) aballhasbecomediscoloredorunfitforfurtheruse;(3) thepitcherrequestssuchalternateball.

3.02 -Noplayer shall intentionallydiscolorordamage theballby rubbing itwith soil, rosin, paraffin, licorice, sand-paper, emery-paper, or other foreignsubstance.

PENALTY:Theumpireshalldemandtheballandremovetheoffenderfromthe pitching position. In case the umpire cannot locate the offender, and if thepitcherdelivers suchdiscoloredordamagedball to thebatter, thepitcher shallberemovedfromthepitchingpositionatonce.

3.03 -Aplayer in the starting line-upwhohasbeen removed for a substitutemayreenterthegame, intheSAMEposition inthebattingorder,provided:

(a) hisorhersubstitutehascompletedonetimeatbatand;

(b) hasplayeddefensivelyforaminimumofsix(6)consecutiveouts;

(c) pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers;Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior: A pitcher remaining inthegame,butmovingtoadifferentposition,canreturnasapitcheranytimeintheremainderofthegame,butonlyoncepergame.

NOTE:Aplayerwhohasmetthemandatoryplayrequirements,andisapitcher at the time he/she is removed,may be removed for a substitutebatterandre-enterthegameaspitcheronce,providedthepitcherwasnotphysicallyreplacedonthemound.

EXAMPLE: PlayerA is a starter andnot a pitcher. PlayerB substitutesinto the game for Player A. Both players have met mandatory play bycompletingone(1)at-batandsix(6)defensiveoutsandbothoccupythesame spot in the batting order. In the fifth inning, PlayerA becomes apitcherand is scheduledtobat in thesixth inning,butPlayerBbats forPlayerA.BothplayershavemetmandatoryplayrequirementsandPlayerAwasnotphysicallyreplacedonthemoundasapitcher,therefore,PlayerAcanreturntopitchinthesixth.

(d) astarterandhis/hersubstitutemustnotbeintheline-upatthesametime,except as provided in 3.03 NOTE 3. Once mandatory play is met, astarter and substitute(s) can enter/re-enter for each other as desired, butmustre-enterintheSAMEpositioninthebattingorder.

(e) Defensive substitutions must be made while the team is on defense.Offensivesubstitutionsmustbemadeatthetimetheoffensiveplayerhasher/histurnatbatorisonbase.

NOTE1:Asubstitutemaynotberemovedfromthegamepriortocompletionofhis/hermandatoryplayrequirements.

NOTE2:Whentwoormoresubstituteplayersofthedefensiveteamenterthegameat the same time, themanager shall, immediatelybefore they take theirpositionsasfielders,designatetotheUmpire-in-Chiefsuchplayers’positionsintheteam’sbattingorderandtheUmpire-in-Chiefshallnotifytheofficialscorer.TheUmpire-in-Chiefshallhaveauthoritytodesignatethesubstitutes’placesinthebattingorder,ifthisinformationisnotimmediatelyprovided.

NOTE3:Ifduringagameeitherteamisunabletoplacenine(9)playersonthefieldduetoillness,injury,ejection,orinabilitytomakealegalsubstitution,theopposingmanagershallselectaplayerpreviouslyusedintheline-uptore-enter

thegame,butonlyifuseofalleligibleplayershasexhaustedtheroster.Aplayerejectedfromthegameisnoteligibleforre-entry.

SeniorLeagueDesignatedHitterRule:

(a) At thebeginningofagame,eachmanagermay liston the lineupcardadesignatedhittertobatthroughoutthegameforadesignatedplayerintheregularlineup.Adesignatedhitter,whohasbeenremovedforasubstitutemay re-enter the game once, provided such player occupies the samebattingposition.

(b) Onlyaplayernotintheregularbattingordermaybeusedasadesignatedhitter.

(c) Intheeventamanagerdecidestousethedesignatedhitterasadefensiveplayer,theplayermustremaininthesamepositioninthebattingorder,unless otherwise replacedby a substitute. If so, theplayer forwhom thedesignatedhitterwasbattingmustberemovedfromthegame.Suchplayermayre-enterthegameonce,butonlyinthebattingorderpositionoftheformerdesignatedhitter,whomustberemoved.

NOTE:Ifduringagameeitherteamisunabletoplacenine(9)playersonthefield due to illness, injury, or ejection, the opposing manager shall select aplayerpreviouslyusedintheline-uptore-enterthegame,butonlyiftheuseofallothereligibleplayershasexhaustedtheroster.Aplayerejectedfromthegameisnoteligible for re-entry.Thisprovisiondoesnotapply to injury, illness,orejectionofthedesignatedhitterortheplayerforwhomheorsheisbatting,inwhichcasetheroleofthedesignatedhittermustbeterminated

3.04-Aplayerwhosenameisontheteam’sbattingordermaynotbecomeasubstitute runner for another member of the team. “Courtesy runner” notpermitted.

3.05-

(a) ThepitchernamedinthebattingorderhandedtotheUmpire-in-Chief,asprovidedinRules4.01(a)and4.01(b)shallpitchtothefirstbatteroranysubstitute batter until such batter or any substitute batter is retired orreachesfirstbase,unlessthepitchersustainsaninjuryorillnesswhich,inthe judgment of the Umpire-in-Chief, incapacitates the pitcher fromfurtherplayasapitcher.

(b) If the pitcher is replaced, the substitute pitcher shall pitch to the batterthenatbat,oranysubstitutebatter,untilsuchbatterisretiredorreachesfirst base, or until the offensive team is put out, unless the substitutepitcher sustains an injury or illness, which in the Umpire-in-Chief’sjudgment,incapacitatesthepitcherfromfurtherplayasapitcher.

3.06 - The manager shall immediately notify the Umpire-in-Chief of anysubstitution and shall state to the Umpire-in-Chief the substitute’s place in thebattingorder.

3.07 - The Umpire-in-Chief, after having been notified, shall immediatelyannounce,orcausetobeannounced,eachsubstitution.

3.08-

(a) If no announcement of a substitution is made, the substitute shall beconsideredtohaveenteredthegamewhen-(1) ifapitcher,thesubstitutetakesapositiononthepitcher’splateand

throwsonewarm-uppitchtothecatcher;(2) ifabatter,thesubstitutetakesapositioninthebatter’sbox;(3) ifafielder,thesubstitutereachesthepositionusuallyoccupiedbythe

fielderbeingreplacedandplaycommences;(4) if a runner, the substitute takes the place of the runner being

replaced.

(b) Any play made by, or on, any of the above mentioned unannouncedsubstitutesshallbelegal.

3.09 - Players, managers, and coaches of the participating teams shall notaddress,orminglewithspectators,norsitinthestandsduringagameinwhichtheyareengaged.Managersorcoachesmustnotwarmupapitcherathomeplateorinthebullpenorelsewhereatany time.Theymay,however, standby toobserveapitcherduringwarm-upinthebullpen.

3.10-

(a) Themanagersofbothteamsshallagreeonthefitnessoftheplayingfieldbeforethegamestarts.Intheeventthatthetwomanagerscannotagree,the president or a duly delegated representative shall make thedetermination.

(b) TheUmpire-in-Chiefshallbethesolejudgeastowhetherandwhenplay

shallbesuspendedduringagamebecauseofunsuitableweatherconditionsor theunfit conditionof theplaying field; as towhetherandwhenplayshall be resumed after such suspension; and as to whether and when agameshallbeterminatedaftersuchsuspension.Saidumpireshallnotcallthegameuntilat leastthirtyminutesafterplayhasbeensuspended.Theumpiremaycontinuesuspensionaslongasthereisanychancetoresumeplay.

3.12-Whentheumpiresuspendsplay,“Time”shallbecalled.Attheumpire’scallof“Play”thesuspensionisliftedandplayresumes.Betweenthecallof“Time”andthecallof“Play”theballisdead.

3.13-Thelocalleaguewillestablishgroundrulestobefollowedbyallteamsintheleague.

A.R. - Local ground rules should pertain to particular situations or fieldconditions that are not specifically covered in the rulebook, but at no timeshouldtheysupersedeorchangetherulebook.

3.14-Membersoftheoffensiveteamshallcarryallglovesandotherequipmentoffthefieldandtothedugoutwhiletheirteamisatbat.Noequipmentshallbeleftlyingonthefield,eitherinfairorfoulterritory.

3.15 -Noperson shall be allowedon theplaying fieldduring a game exceptuniformed players, managers, and coaches, umpires and news photographersauthorized by the league. In case of intentional interference with play by anypersonauthorizedtobeontheplayingfield,theballisdeadatthemomentoftheinterference and no runners on base may advance. Should an overthrown ballaccidentallytouchanauthorizedperson,itwillnotbeconsideredinterferenceandtheballwillremainlive.

3.16-Whenthereisspectatorinterferencewithanythrownorbattedball,theballshallbedeadatthemomentofinterferenceandtheumpireshallimposesuchpenaltiesasintheumpire’sopinionwillnullifytheactofinterference.

A.R.-Ifspectatorinterferenceclearlypreventsafielderfromcatchingaflyball,theumpireshalldeclarethebatterout.

3.17 -Players and substitutes shall siton their team’sbenchor in thedugoutunless participating in the game or preparing to enter the game.No one excepteligibleplayersinuniform,amanager,andnotmorethantwocoachesshalloccupy

thebenchordugout.Whenbattersorbaserunnersareretired,theymustreturntothebenchordugoutatonce.Batboysand/orbatgirlsarenotpermitted.Theuseofelectroniccommunicationequipmentduringthegameisrestricted.Noteamshalluse electronic communication equipment, including walkie-talkies, cellulartelephones,etc.,foranycommunicationwithon-fieldpersonnelincludingthoseinthedugout,bullpen,orfield.

PENALTY:If,intheumpire’sjudgment,anyplayer,manager,orcoachusesanelectroniccommunicationsdeviceduringthegame,thepenaltyisejectionfromthegame.

NOTE:Amanageror coach ispermitted tousea scorekeepingand/orpitch-countingapplicationonanelectronicdevicewithoutpenalty,providedsuchdeviceisnotusedtoreceivemessagesofanysort.

3.18 - The local league shall provide proper protection sufficient to preserveorderandtopreventspectatorsfromenteringthefield.Eitherteammayrefusetoplayuntilthefieldiscleared.

Rule4.00StartingandEndingtheGame

4.01-Theumpiresshallproceeddirectlytohomeplatewheretheyshallbemetbythemanagersoftheopposingteams,justprecedingtheestablishedtimetobeginthegame.Insequence-

(a) Thehome teammanager shall give thebattingorder induplicate to theUmpire-in-Chief;

(b) Next,thevisitingmanagershallgivethebattingorderinduplicatetotheUmpire-in-Chief;

(c) The Umpire-in-Chief shall make certain that the original and duplicatecopies are the same, then provide a copy of each batting order to theopposingmanager.Theoriginalcopyretainedbytheumpireshallbetheofficialbattingorder;

(d) As soon as the home team’s batting order is handed to theUmpire-in-Chief, the umpires are in charge of the playing field and from thatmoment shall have sole authority to determine when a game shall becalled,halted,orresumedonaccountofweatherortheconditionsoftheplayingfield.

NOTE1:InTeeBallandnon-competitiveMinorLeagues,allplayersontherostermaybegivenadefensiveposition.Onlyoneplayermayoccupythecatcher’sposition.

NOTE2:Rosteredplayerswhoarriveatthegamesiteafteragamebeginsmaybeinsertedinthelineup,ifthemanagersochooses.Thisappliesevenwhenasuspendedgameisresumedatalaterdate.

4.02-Theplayersofthehometeamshalltaketheirdefensivepositions,thefirstbatterofthevisitingteamshalltakeapositioninthebatter’sbox,theumpireshallcall“Play”andthegameshallstart.

4.03-Whentheballisputinplayatthestartof,orduringagame,allfieldersotherthanthecatchershallbeinfairterritory.

(a) Thecatchershallbestationedinthecatcher’sbox.Thecatchermayleavethatpositionatanytimetocatchapitchormakeaplayexceptthatwhenthe batter is being given an intentional base on balls, the catcher must

stand with both feet within the lines of the catcher’s box until the ballleavesthepitcher’shand.

PENALTY:Illegalpitch-ballcalledonthebatter(seeRule8.05).

[Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeaguePENALTY:Balkwithrunnerorrunnersonbase.]

(b) Thepitcher,whileintheactofdeliveringtheballtothebatter,shalltakethelegalposition.

(c) Exceptthepitcherandthecatcher,anyfieldermaybestationedanywhereinfairterritory.

4.04-Thebattingordershallbefollowedthroughoutthegameunlessaplayeris substituted for another. Substitutesmust take theplace of the replacedplayer’spositioninthebattingorderexceptascoveredbyRule3.03.Aleaguemayadoptapolicyofacontinuousbattingorderthatwillincludeallplayersontheteamrosterpresentforthegamebattinginorder.Ifthisoptionisadopted,eachplayerwouldberequiredtobatinhis/herrespectivespotinthebattingorder.However,aplayermaybeenteredand/orre-entereddefensivelyinthegameanytimeprovidedhe/shemeetstherequirementsofmandatoryplay.NOTE1:ThecontinuousbattingorderismandatoryforallTeeBallandMinorLeagueDivisions.NOTE2:FortheTeeBall and Minor League Divisions (and when the continuous batting order isadoptedforotherdivisions),whenaplayerisinjured,becomesill,ormustleavethegamesiteafterthestartofthegame,theteamwillskipoverhim/herwhenhis/hertimeatbat comesupwithoutpenalty. If the injured, ill,or absentplayer returnshe/sheismerelyinsertedintotheiroriginalspotinthebattingorderandthegamecontinues. Also, if a player arrives late to a game site, if themanager chooses toenterhim/herinthelineup(seeRule4.01NOTE2),he/shewouldbeaddedtotheendofthecurrentlineup.

A.R. - For the purpose of continuous batting order, all players listed in thebattingordershallbeconsideredstarters.

4.05-Theoffensiveteamshallstationtwobasecoachesonthefieldduringitstimeatbat,onenearfirstbaseandonenearthirdbase.Thecoachesshallnotleavetheirrespectivedugoutsuntilthepitcherhascompletedhis/herpreparatorypitchestothecatcher.Basecoachesshall-

(a) beeligibleplayersintheuniformoftheirteam;amanagerand/orcoach.

Bothbasecoachesmaybemanagersorcoaches.

(b) beamanagerorcoachonlyifthereisatleastoneotheradultmanagerorcoachinthedugout.

(c) remainwithin the base coaches boxes at all times, except as provided inRule7.11;

A.R.-Onceaninningstarts,coachesshallnotalternatebetweenthefirstandthirdbasecoachesboxes.

(d) talktomembersoftheirownteamonly.Anoffendingbasecoachshallberemovedfromthebasecoach’sbox.4.06-Nomanager,coach,orplayer,shallatanytime,whetherfromthebench

ortheplayingfieldorelsewhere-

(a) incite,ortrytoincite,bywordorsign,ademonstrationbyspectators;

(b) uselanguagewhichwillinanymannerrefertoorreflectuponopposingplayers,manager,coach,anumpire,orspectators;

(c) makeanymovecalculatedtocausethepitchertocommitanillegalpitch[abalkinIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague];

(d) takeapositioninthebatter’s lineofvision,withthedeliberateintenttodistractthebatter.

The umpiremay firstwarn the player, coach, and/ormanager. If continued,removetheplayer,coach,and/ormanagerfromthegameorbench.Ifsuchactioncauses an illegal pitch [a balk in Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/SeniorLeague],itshallbenullified.

4.07-Whenamanager,coach,orplayerisejectedfromagame,theyshallleavethefieldimmediatelyandtakenofurtherpartinthatgame.Theymaynotsitinthestandsandmaynotbe recalled.Amanageror coach ejected fromagamemustnot be present at the game site for the remainder of that game.Anymanager,coach, or player ejected from a game is suspended for his or her team’s nextphysicallyplayedgameandmaynotbeinattendanceatthegamesite.Thisincludespregameandpostgameactivities.

4.08-Whentheoccupantsofaplayer’sbenchshowviolentdisapprovalofanumpire’s decision, the umpire shall first give warning that such disapproval shallcease.Ifsuchactioncontinues-

PENALTY: The umpire shall order the offender out of the game and awayfrom the spectators’ area. If the umpire is unable to detect the offender oroffenders, thebenchmaybeclearedofallplayers.Themanagerof theoffendingteam shall have the privilege of recalling to the playing field only those playersneededforsubstitutioninthegame.

4.09-HOWATEAMSCORES

(a) Onerunshallbescoredeachtimearunnerlegallyadvancestoandtouchesfirst,second,third,andhomebasebeforethreeplayersareretiredtoendtheinning.

EXCEPTIONS:Arunisnotscorediftherunneradvancestohomebaseduring a play in which the third out is made (1) by the batter-runnerbeforetouchingfirstbase;(2)byanyrunnerbeingforcedout;or(3)byaprecedingrunnerwhoisdeclaredoutbecausethatrunnerfailedtotouchoneofthebases(appealplay).

A.R.-Oneout,Jonesonthird,SmithonfirstandBrownfliesouttorightfieldforthesecondout.Jonestagsupandscoresafterthecatch.Smith attempted to return to first but the right fielder’s throw beatSmithtothebaseforthethirdout.ButJonesscoredbeforethethrowtocatchSmithreachedfirstbase.Hence,Jones’runcounts.Itwasnotaforceplay.

(b) When the winning run is scored in the last half-inning of a regulationgame,orinthelasthalfofanextrainning,astheresultofabaseonballs,hitbatter,oranyotherplaywiththebasesfullwhichforcestherunneronthird to advance, theumpire shall notdeclare the game endeduntil therunner forced to advance from third has touched home base and thebatter-runnerhastouchedfirstbase.

4.10-

(a) A regulation game consists of six innings [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague: seveninnings],unlessextendedbecauseofa tie score,orshortened(1)becausethehometeamneedsnoneof itshalf of the sixth inning [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/SeniorLeague: seventh]oronlya fractionof it;or(2)becausetheumpirecallsthegame.

(b) If the score is tied after six completed innings (Intermediate (50-70)

Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:seveninnings),playshallcontinueuntil(1)thevisitingteamhasscoredmoretotalrunsthanthehometeamattheendofacompletedinning;or(2)thehometeamscoresthewinningruninanuncompletedinning.

(c) Ifagameiscalled,itisaregulationgame:(1) If four innings [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior

League:fiveinnings]havebeencompleted;(2) Ifthehometeamhasscoredmorerunsinthreeandone-halfinnings

[Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: four andone-halfinnings]thanthevisitingteamhasscoredinfourcompletedhalf-innings;

(3) if thehome team scoresoneormore runs in itshalfof the fourthinning[Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:fifthinning]totiethescore.

(d) If a game is called before it has become a regulation game, it shall beresumedexactlywhereitleftoff.

(e) If after three (3) innings [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague: four innings], two and one-half innings [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:threeandone-halfinnings]ifthehometeam is ahead, one team has a lead of fifteen (15) runs or more, themanagerof the teamwith the least runs shall concede thevictory to theopponent. If after four (4) innings [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:fiveinnings],threeandone-halfinnings[Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: four and one-half innings] if thehometeamisahead,one teamhasa leadof ten (10)runsormore, themanagerof the teamwiththe least runsshallconcedethevictorytotheopponent.NOTE:(1)Ifthevisitingteamhasaleadoffifteen(15)or ten (10) runsormore respectively , thehometeammustbatinitshalfoftheinning.(2)Thelocalleaguemayadopttheoptionofnot utilizing this rule. A game determined by the 15-run rule, shall beconsideredaregulationgame.

(f) Tee Ball: The local league may determine appropriate game length butshallnot exceed6 innings. It is recommended thatTeeBall gamesbe4inningsor1½hourtimelimitorless.

4.11-Thescoreofaregulationgameisthetotalnumberofrunsscoredbyeach

teamatthemomentthegameends.

(a) The game ends when the visiting team completes its half of the sixthinning [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: seventhinning]ifthehometeamisahead.

(b) The game ends when the sixth inning [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League: seventh inning] is completed, if thevisitingteamisahead.

(c) If the home team scores thewinning run in its half of the sixth inning[Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague: seventh inning],oritshalfofanextrainningafteratie,thegameendsimmediatelywhenthewinningrunisscored.

NOTE:Onceagamebecomesregulationand it iscalledwiththehometeam taking the lead in an incomplete inning, the game ends with thehometeamthewinner.

EXCEPTION: If the last batter in a game hits a home run out of theplaying field, thebatter-runnerandall runnersonbasearepermitted toscore,inaccordancewiththebase-runningrules,andthegameendswhenthebatter-runnertoucheshomeplate.

A.R.-Thebatterhitsahomerunoutoftheplayingfieldtowinthegame in the last half of the sixth [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:seventhinning]oranextrainning,but is called out for passing a preceding runner. The game endsimmediatelywhenthewinningrunisscored.

(d) Acalledgameendsatthemomenttheumpireterminatesplay.

EXCEPTION: If the game is called during an incomplete inning, thegameendsattheendofthelastpreviouscompletedinningineachofthefollowingsituations:(1) The visiting team scores one or more runs to tie the score in the

incomplete inning, and the home team does not score in theincompleteinning.

(2) The visiting team scores one ormore runs to take the lead in theincomplete inning, and the home team does not tie the score orretaketheleadintheincompleteinning.

(e) A regulation game that is tied after four [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League: five] or more completed innings andhaltedbytheumpire,shallberesumedfromtheexactpointthatplaywashalted. The game shall continue in accordance with Rule 4.10(a) and4.10(b).

NOTE:WhenaTIEgameishalted,thepitcherofrecordmaycontinuepitching in the samegameonanysubsequentdateprovidedsaidpitcherhasobservedtherequireddaysofrestforhis/herparticularagegroup.Forscorekeeping purposes, it shall be considered the same game, and allbatting,fielding,andpitchingrecordswillcount.

LITTLELEAGUE(MAJOR)/MINORLEAGUEEXAMPLE:Rule4.11

1 2 3 4 5 6VISITORS 0 0 0 4 1HOME 0 0 0 5

Game called in top of 5th inning on account of rain. Score reverts to lastcompletedinning(4th)andthehometeamisthewinner5to4.

INTERMEDIATE (50-70) DIVISION/JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUEEXAMPLE:

Rule4.11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7VISITORS 0 0 0 0 4 1HOME 0 0 0 0 5

Game called in top of 6th inning on account of rain. Score reverts to lastcompletedinning(5th)andthehometeamisthewinner5to4.

4.12 - TIE games halted due to weather, curfew, or light failure shall beresumedfromtheexactpointatwhichtheywerehaltedintheoriginalgame.Itcanbecompletedprecedingthenextscheduledgamebetweenthesameteams.Aplayermaynotpitchinmorethanonegameinaday.(EXCEPTION:JuniorandSeniorLeague: Ifapitcherreaches30pitcheswhile facingabatter inthefirstgame,thepitchermaycontinuetopitch,andmaintaintheireligibilitytopitchinthesecondgameonthatday,untilanyoneofthefollowingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatter

reachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3)thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.Thepitcherwouldbeallowedtopitchinasecondgameprovided that pitcher is moved, removed, or the game is completed beforedeliveringapitchtoanotherbatter. Ifaplayerdelivers31ormorepitches inthefirstgame, and isnotcoveredunder the thresholdexception , theplayermaynotpitchinthesecondgamethatday).

Thelineupandbattingorderofbothteamsshallbethesameasthelineupandbattingorder at themoment the gamewashalted, subject to the rules governingsubstitution.Anyplayermaybereplacedbyaplayerwhowasnotinthegamepriorto halting the original game. Substitutions, including entry and re-entry, arecoveredbyRule3.03. NOTE:WhenaTIEgame ishalted, thepitcherof recordmay continue pitching in the same game on any subsequent date provided saidpitcherhasobservedtherequireddaysofrestforhis/herparticularagegroup.Forscorekeeping purposes, it shall be considered the same game, and all batting,fielding,andpitchingrecordswillcount.

LITTLELEAGUE(MAJOR)/MINORLEAGUEEXAMPLE:Rule4.12Tiegameshaltedduetoweather,curfew,orlightfailureshallberesumedfrom

theexactpointatwhichtheywerehaltedintheoriginalgame.

1 2 3 4 5 6VISITORS 0 0 0 0 4 5HOME 0 0 0 0 4

Gamecalledintopof6thinning,visitingteambattingwithtwoout,nobaserunners-thisisatiegame.Resumethegameinthetopofthe6th,visitingteamatbat,twoout.

INTERMEDIATE (50-70) DIVISION/JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUEEXAMPLE:

Rule4.12Tiegameshaltedduetoweather,curfew,orlightfailureshallberesumedfrom

theexactpointatwhichtheywerehaltedintheoriginalgame.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7VISITORS 0 0 0 0 0 4 5

HOME 0 0 0 0 0 4

Gamecalledintopof7thinning,visitingteambattingwithtwoout,nobaserunners-thisisatiegame.Resumethegameinthetopofthe7th,visitingteamatbat,twoout.

4.13-DOUBLEHEADERSLittleLeague (Major)Division:A teammayplayone (1)doubleheader ina

calendar week. No team shall play three games in a day. (Exception underconditionofRule4.12.)

TeeBallandMinorLeague:Noteamshallbescheduledtoplaytwogamesinoneday.(SeeRule4.12).

Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: Doubleheaders arepermitted.

4.14 - The Umpire-in-Chief shall order the playing field lights turned onwhenever in such umpire’s opinion that darknessmakes further play in daylighthazardous.

4.15-AgamemaybeforfeitedbytheUmpire-in-Chiefofthegameinprogresstotheopposingteamwhenateam-

(a) being upon the field, refuses to start play within 10 minutes after theappointedhourforbeginningthegame,unlesssuchdelay,intheumpire’sjudgment,isunavoidable;

(b) refusestocontinueplayunlessthegamewasterminatedbytheumpire;

(c) failstoresumeplay,afterthegamewashaltedbytheumpire,withinoneminuteaftertheumpirehascalled“Play”;

(d) fails to obey within a reasonable time the umpire’s order to remove aplayerfromthegame;

(e) afterwarningbytheumpire,willfullyandpersistentlyviolatesanyrulesofthegame;

(f) employstacticsdesignedtodelay,shortenormakeatravestyofthegame.4.16-Ifagamecannotbeplayedbecauseoftheinabilityofeitherteamto:

(a) placenineplayersonthefieldbeforethegamebegins,and/or,

(b) placeatleastoneadultinthedugoutasmanageroractingmanager,this

shallnotbegroundsforautomaticforfeiture,butshallbereferredtotheBoardofDirectorsforadecision.

NOTE:Agamemaynotbestartedwithlessthannine(9)playersoneachteam,norwithoutatleastoneadultmanagerorsubstitutemanager.

4.17 - Ifduringagameeither teamisunable toplacenine(9)playersonthefieldduetoinjuryorejection,theopposingmanagershallselectaplayertore-entertheline-up.Aplayerejectedfromthegameisnoteligibleforre-entry.Ifnoplayersareavailableforreentry,orifateamrefusestoplacenine(9)playersonthefield,thisshallnotbegroundsforautomaticforfeiturebutshallbereferredtotheBoardofDirectors foradecision.NOTE:Agamemaynotbecontinuedwith less thannine(9)playersoneachteam.

4.18 - Forfeited games shall be so recorded in the scorebook and the booksignedbytheUmpire-in-Chief.Awrittenreportstatingthereasonfortheforfeitureshallbesent tothe leaguepresidentwithin24hours,but failureof theumpiretofilethisreportshallnotaffecttheforfeiture.

4.19-PROTESTINGAGAME

(a) Protest shall be considered only when based on the violation orinterpretationofaplayingrule,useofanineligiblepitcherortheuseofanineligibleplayer.Noprotestshallbeconsideredonadecisioninvolvinganumpire’s judgment.Equipmentwhichdoesnotmeet specificationsmustberemovedfromthegame.Exception:Illegalbat[seeRule6.06(d)].

(b) Themanagers of contesting teams only shall have the right to protest agame (or in their absence, coaches). However, the manager or actingmanager may not leave the dugout until receiving permission from anumpire.

(c) Protestsshallbemadeasfollows:(1) The protesting manager shall immediately, and before any

succeeding play begins, notify the umpire that the game is beingplayedunderprotest.

(2) Following such notice the umpire shall consult with the otherumpire(s).Iftheumpireisconvincedthatthedecisionisinconflictwith the rules, the umpire shall reverse that decision. If, however,afterconsultation,theumpireisconvincedthatthedecisionisnotinconflictwiththerules,saidumpireshallannouncethat thegameis

being played under protest. Failure of the umpire to make suchannouncementshallnotaffectthevalidityoftheprotest.

(d) Protestmadeduetotheuseofanineligiblepitcheroranineligibleplayermaybeconsideredonlyifmadetotheumpirebeforetheumpire(s)leavethe fieldat theendof thegame.Whenever it is foundthatan ineligiblepitcher or ineligible player is being used, said pitcher shall be removedfromthemound,orsaidplayershallberemovedfromthegame,andthegame shallbe continuedunderprotestornot as theprotestingmanagerdecides.

(e) Anyprotestforanyreasonwhatsoevermustbesubmittedbythemanagerfirst to the umpire on the field of play and then inwriting to the localleaguepresidentwithin24hours.TheUmpire-in-Chiefshallalsosubmitareportimmediately.

(f) Acommitteecomposedofthepresident,playeragent,league’sUmpire-in-Chief,andoneormoreotherofficersordirectorswhoarenotmanagersor umpires shall hear and resolve any such protest as above, includingplaying rules. If the protest is allowed, resume the game from the exactpointwhentheinfractionoccurred.

NOTE 1: This rule does not pertain to charges of infractions ofregulations such as field decorum or actions of the league personnel orspectators which must be considered and resolved by the Board ofDirectors.

NOTE 2: All Little League officials are urged to take precautions toprevent protests. When a protest situation is imminent, the potentialoffenders should be notified immediately.Example: Should amanager,officialscorer,leagueofficial,orumpirediscoverthatapitcherisineligibleatthebeginningofthegame,orwillbecomeineligibleduringthegameorat the startof thenext inningofplay, the fact shouldbebrought to theattentionofthemanageroftheteaminvolved.Suchactionshouldnotbedelayeduntiltheinfractionhasoccurred.However,failureofpersonneltonotify the manager of the infraction does not affect the validity of theprotest.

A.R.-AsubstitutepitcherwhoisineligibleDOESNOThavetopitchto a batter. It is not a violation until the ineligible pitcher has

delivereda“Pitch”asdefinedinRule2.00.

(g) Minor League: A local league may adopt a rule that protests must beresolvedbeforethenextpitchorplay.

(h) TherearenoprotestsinTeeBall.

Rule5.00PuttingtheBallinPlay-LiveBall

5.01-Atthetimesetforbeginningthegame,theUmpire-in-Chiefshallorderthehometeamtotakeitsdefensivepositionsandthefirstbatterofthevisitingteamto take a position in the batter’s box. As soon as all players are in position, theUmpire-in-Chiefshallcall“Play.”

5.02 -After theumpire calls “Play,” theball is alive and inplay and remainsaliveandinplayuntil,forlegalcause,orattheumpire’scallof“Time”suspendingplay,theballbecomesdead.Whiletheball isdead,noplayermaybeputout,nobasesmayberun,andnorunsmaybescored,exceptthatrunnersmayadvanceoneormorebasesastheresultofactswhichoccurredwhiletheballwasalive(suchas,but not limited to an illegal pitch and/or a balk in Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League, an overthrow, interference, or a home run orotherfairballhitoutoftheplayingfield).

5.03 -Thepitchershalldeliverthepitchtothebatterwhomayelecttostriketheball,orwhomaynotofferatit,assuchbatterchooses.

5.04-Theoffensiveteam’sobjectiveistohaveitsbatterbecomearunner,anditsrunnersadvance.

5.05 - The defensive team’s objective is to prevent offensive players frombecomingrunners,andtopreventtheiradvancearoundthebases.

5.06 -Whenabatterbecomesarunnerandtouchesallbases legally,onerunshallbescoredfortheoffensiveteam.

5.07-Whenthreeoffensiveplayersarelegallyputout,thatteamtakesthefieldand theopposing teambecomes theoffensive team(side retired).Minor League:Thesideisretiredwhenthreeoffensiveplayersarelegallyputout,calledoutbyanumpire,orwhenallplayersontherosterhavebattedonetimeinthehalf-inning,orwhentheoffensiveteamscoresfive(5)runs.(OPTION:ThelocalleagueBoardofDirectorsmaysuspendthefive-runruleinthelasthalf-inningforeitherteam.)TeeBall:Thesideisretiredwhenthreeoffensiveplayersarelegallyputout,calledoutby anumpire, orwhen all players on the rosterhavebattedone time in thehalf-inning.

5.08-Ifathrownballaccidentallytouchesabasecoach,orapitchedorthrownball touches an umpire, the ball is alive and in play.However, if the base coachinterfereswithathrownball,therunnerisout.

5.09-Theballbecomesdeadandrunnersadvanceonebase,orreturntotheirbases,withoutliabilitytobeputout,when-

(a) a pitched ball touches a batter, or the batter’s clothing, while in a legalbattingposition;runners,ifforced,advance(see6.08);

(b) the plate umpire interfereswith the catcher’s act of throwing (when thethrowisinanattempttoretirearunner);runnersreturn.Ifthecatcher’sthrowgetstherunnerout,theoutstands.Noumpireinterference;

(c) an illegal pitch [a balk in Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague]iscommitted(seePenalty8.05);

(d) aballisillegallybattedeitherfairorfoul;runnersreturn;

(e) afoulballnotcaught,runnersreturn.Theumpireshallnotputtheballinplayuntilallrunnershaveretouchedtheirbases;

(f) afairballtouchesarunneroranumpireonfairterritorybeforeittouchesan infielder including the pitcher, or touches an umpire before it haspassedaninfielderotherthanthepitcher.Runnerhitbyafairbattedballisout;

NOTE:Ifafairballgoesthrough,orbyaninfielderandtouchesarunnerimmediately back of said infielder, or touches a runner after beingdeflected by an infielder, the ball is in play and the umpire shall notdeclare the runner out. In making such decision, the umpire must beconvinced that the ball passed through, or by, the infielder and that noother infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball; runnersadvance,ifforced;

(g) Apitchedball lodges in thecatcher’sorumpire’smaskorparaphernalia;runnersadvance;

A.R. - If a pitched ball lodges in the umpire’s or catcher’smask orparaphernalia, and remains a dead ball, on the third strike[Majors/Intermediate (50/70) Division/Junior/Senior League] orfourth ball, then the batter is entitled to first base and all runnersadvanceonebase. If the count on thebatter is less than three balls,runnersadvanceonebase.

(h) Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: Any legal pitch

touchesarunnertryingtoscore;runnersadvance.5.10 -Theballbecomesdeadwhenanumpire calls “Time.”TheUmpire-in-

Chiefshallcall“Time”-

(a) wheninsaidumpire’sjudgment,weather,darkness,orsimilarconditionsmakeimmediatefurtherplayimpossible;

(b) whenlightfailuremakesitdifficultorimpossiblefortheumpirestofollowtheplay;NOTE:Aleaguemayadoptitsownregulationsgoverninggamesinterruptedbylightfailure.

(c) whenanaccidentincapacitatesaplayeroranumpire;(1) If an accident to a runner is such as to prevent said runner from

proceeding to an entitled base, as on a home run hit out of theplayingfieldoranawardofoneormorebases,asubstituterunnershallbepermittedtocompletetheplay.

(d) when amanager requests “Time” for a substitution, or for a conferencewith one of the players; (NOTE: Only one offensive time-out, for thepurposeofavisitorconference,willbepermittedeachinning.)

(e) when the umpire wishes to examine the ball, to consult with eithermanager,orforanysimilarcause;

(f) when a fielder, after catching a fly ball, falls into a stand, or falls acrossropesintoacrowdwhenspectatorsareonthefield,oranyotherdead-ballarea. As pertains to runners, the provisions of 7.04(b) shall prevail. If afielderaftermakingacatchstepsintoadeadballarea,theballisdead;

(g) when anumpire orders a player or any other person removed from theplayingfield;

(h) except in the cases stated in paragraphs (b) and (c)(1) of this rule, noumpireshallcall“Time”whileaplayisinprogress.

5.11 - After the ball is dead, play shall be resumedwhen the pitcher takes aposition on the pitcher’s plate with a new ball or the same ball in said pitcher’spossessionand theplateumpire calls “Play.”Theplateumpire shall call “Play”assoonasthepitchertakesapositionontheplatewithpossessionoftheball.

Rule6.00TheBatter

6.01-

(a) Each player of the offensive team shall bat in the order that their nameappearsintheteam’sbattingorder.

(b) The first batter in each inning after the first inning shall be the playerwhosenamefollowsthatofthelastplayerwholegallycompletedatimeatbatintheprecedinginning.

NOTE:Intheeventthatwhileabatterisinthebatter’sbox,thethirdoutofaninningismadeonabaserunner,thebatterthenatbatshallbethefirstbatterofthenextinningandthecountofballsandstrikesshallstartover.

6.02-

(a) Thebattershalltakeapositioninthebatter’sboxpromptlywhenitissaidbatter’stimeatbat.

(b) Thebattershallnotleavethatpositioninthebatter’sboxafterthepitchercomestoSetPosition,orstartsawindup.

PENALTY:Ifthepitcherpitches,theumpireshallcall“Ball”or“Strike”asthecasemaybe.

(c) Local League Option: After entering the batter’s box, the batter mustremainintheboxwithatleastonefootthroughouttheatbat.

Exceptions:1. Onaswing,slap,orcheckswing.2. Whenforcedoutoftheboxbyapitch.3. Whenthebatterattemptsa“dragbunt.”4. Whenthecatcherdoesnotcatchthepitchedball.5. Whenaplayhasbeenattempted.6. Whentimehasbeencalled.7. Whenthepitcherleavesthedirtareaofthepitchingmoundortakesa

positionmorethanfivefeetfromthepitcher’splateafterreceivingtheballorthecatcherleavesthecatcher’sbox.

8. Onathreeballcountpitchthat isastrikethatthebatterthinks isaball.

PENALTY:Ifthebatterleavesthebatter’sboxordelaysplayandnoneoftheexceptionsapply,theumpireshallwarnthebatter.Afteronewarningonabatter, theumpire shall call a strike.Anynumberof strikes canbecalledoneachbatter.Minor/MajorDivision:Nopitchhastobethrown,the ball is dead, and no runners may advance. Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior:Nopitchhastobethrownandballislive.

NOTE: The batter may return their position in the batter’s box andassumethenewcountatanytimeduringtheat-bat,unlesssuchenforcedpenaltyisthethirdstrike.

6.03-Thebatter’slegalpositionshallbewithbothfeetwithinthebatter’sbox.

A.R.-Thelinesdefiningtheboxarewithinthebatter’sbox.

6.04 - A batter has legally completed a time at batwhen he/she is retired orbecomesarunner.

6.05-Abatterisoutwhen-

(a) afairorfoulflyball(otherthanafoultip)islegallycaughtbyafielder;

A.R.-Afieldermayreachinto,butnotstepinto,adugouttomakeacatch,andifhe/sheholdstheball,thecatchshallbeallowed.Afielder,inordertomakeacatchonafoulballnearingadugoutorotherdeadballarea(suchas thestands),musthaveoneorbothfeetonoroverthe playing surface (including the dugout) and neither foot on theground inside the dugout or in any other dead ball area. Ball is inplay,unlessthefielder,aftermakingalegalcatch,fallsintoadugoutorotherdeadballarea,inwhichcasetheballisdead.

(b) Majors/Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague–(1) athirdstrikeislegallycaughtbythecatcher;(2) athirdstrikeisnotcaughtbythecatcherwhenfirstbaseisoccupied

before two are out;MinorLeague andTeeBall:A third strike iscaught or not caught by the catcher.Option: A local league mayelect to apply the Minor League and Tee Ball rule for the LittleLeague(Major)Divisionfortheregularseason.

A.R. - (Majors/Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/SeniorLeague)Whenabatterbecomesarunneronathirdstrikethatisnotcaught, and starts for thebenchorhis/her position, that battermayadvance to first base at any time before entering the dugout or anyotherdeadballarea.Toput thebatterout, thedefensemust tag thebatterorfirstbasebeforethebattertouchesfirstbase.

(c) buntingfoulonathirdstrike;

(d) anInfieldFlyisdeclared;

(e) thatbatterattemptstohitathirdstrikeandistouchedbytheball;

(f) afairballtouchessaidbatterbeforetouchingafielder;

(g) afterhittingorbuntingafairball,thebathitstheballasecondtimeinfairterritory. The ball is dead and no runners may advance. If the batter-runnerdropsthebatandtheballrollsagainstthebatinfairterritoryand,in the umpire’s judgment there was no intention to interfere with thecourseoftheball,theballisaliveandinplay;

A.R.-Ifabatisthrownintofairorfoulterritoryandinterfereswithadefensive player attempting to make a play, interference shall becalled,whetherintentionalornot.

(h) afterhittingorbuntingafoulball,thebatter-runnerintentionallydeflectsthecourseoftheballinanymannerwhilerunningtofirstbase.Theballisdeadandnorunnersmayadvance;

(i) afterhittingafairball,thebatter-runnerorfirstbaseistaggedbeforesaidbatter-runner touches first base; or Majors/Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League: after a third strike as defined in Rule6.09(b),thebatter-runnerorfirstbaseistaggedbeforesaidbatter-runnertouchesfirstbase;

(j) inrunningthelasthalfofthedistancefromhomebasetofirstbase,whiletheballisbeingfieldedtofirstbase,thebatter-runnerrunsoutside(totherightof)thethree-footline,orinside(totheleftof)thefoulline,andintheumpire’s judgment in so doing interfereswith the fielder taking thethrowatfirstbase;exceptthatthebatter-runnermayrunoutside(totherightof)thethree-footlineorinside(totheleftof)thefoullinetoavoida

fielderattemptingtofieldabattedball;

A.R.-Thelinesmarkingthethree-footlaneareapartofthatlaneandabatter-runnerisrequiredtohavebothfeetwithinthethree-footlaneoronthelinesmarkingthelane.

(k) aninfielderintentionallydropsafairflyballorlinedrive,withfirst;firstand second; first and third; or first, second, and third bases occupiedbeforetwoareout.Theballisdeadandrunnerorrunnersshallreturntotheiroriginalbaseorbases;

A.R.-Inthissituation,thebatterisnotoutiftheinfielderpermitstheball to drop untouched to the ground, except when the Infield Flyruleapplies.

(l) aprecedingrunnershall,intheumpire’sjudgment,intentionallyinterferewithafielderwhoisattemptingtocatchathrownballortothrowaballinanattempttocompleteaplay.

(m) Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague: with two out, arunneronthirdbase,andtwostrikesonthebatter,therunnerattemptstosteal home base on a legal pitch and the ball touches the runner in thebatter’sstrikezone.Theumpireshallcall“StrikeThree,”thebatterisoutand the run shall not count; before two are out, the umpire shall call“StrikeThree,”theballisdead,andtheruncounts.

6.06-Abatterisoutforillegalactionwhen-

(a) hitting theballwithoneorboth feeton thegroundentirelyoutside thebatter’sbox.

A.R.-Ifabatterhitsaballfairorfoulwhileoutofthebatter’sbox,he/sheshallbecalledout.

(b) steppingfromonebatter’sboxtotheotherwhilethepitcherisinpositionreadytopitch;

(c) interferingwiththecatcher’sfieldingorthrowingby:(1) steppingoutofthebatter’sbox,or;(2) making any other movement that hinders the catcher’s actions at

homeplateorthecatcher’sattempttoplayonarunner,or;

(3) failing tomakea reasonableeffort tovacateacongestedareawhenthere is a throw to home plate and there is time for the batter tomoveaway.

EXCEPTION:Batter isnotout if any runner attempting to advance isretired,orifrunnertryingtoscoreiscalledoutforbatter’sinterference.

(d) the batter enters the batter’s box with one or both feet entirely on thegroundwithanillegalbat(seebatspecificationsrule1.10)orisdiscoveredhavingusedanillegalbatpriortothenextplayerenteringthebatter’sbox.Theballisdead.Runnersmustreturniftheyadvancedontheplay.

NOTE: If the infraction is discovered before the next player enters thebatter’sboxfollowingtheturnatbatoftheplayerwhousedanillegalbat:(1) The manager of the defense may advise the plate umpire of a

decision to decline the penalty and accept the play. Such electionshallbemadeimmediatelyattheendoftheplay.

(2) Forthefirstviolation,theoffensiveteamwillloseoneeligibleadultbasecoachforthedurationofthegame.

A.R.-Anyofthethreeadultsinthedugoutmaybeusedastheone adult base coach at any time during the duration of thegame.

(3) For the second violation, themanager of the teamwill be ejectedfrom the game. Any subsequent violation will result in the newlydesignatedmanagerbeingejected.

A.R.-Whenanillegalbatisdiscovered, itMUSTberemovedfromthegameatthatpoint.

6.07-BATTINGOUTOFTURN

(a) A batter shall be called out, on appeal, when failing to bat in his/herproper turn, and another batter completes a time at bat in place of theproperbatter.(1)Theproperbattermaytakeapositioninthebatter’sboxatanytimebeforetheimproperbatterbecomesarunnerorisretired,andanyballsandstrikesshallbecountedintheproperbatter’stimeatbat.

(b) When an improper batter becomes a runner or is retired, and thedefensive team appeals to the umpire before the first pitch to the next

batter of either team, or before any play or attempted play, the umpireshall(1)declaretheproperbatterout;and(2)nullifyanyadvanceorscoremade because of a ball batted by the improper batter or because of theimproperbatter’sadvancetofirstbaseonahit,anerror,abaseonballs,ahitbatter,orotherwise.

NOTE: If a runner advances, while the improper batter is at bat, on astolen base, illegal pitch [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:balk],wildpitch,orpassedball,suchadvanceislegal.

(c) When an improperbatterbecomes a runneror is retired, and apitch ismade to the next batter of either team before an appeal is made, theimproperbattertherebybecomestheproperbatter,andtheresultsofsuchtimeatbatbecomelegal.

(d) (1)Whentheproperbatteriscalledoutforfailingtobatinturn,thenextbattershallbethebatterwhosenamefollowsthatoftheproperbatterthuscalledout;(2)Whenanimproperbatterbecomesaproperbatterbecausenoappealismadebeforethenextpitch,thenextbattershallbethebatterwhosenamefollowsthatofsuchlegalizedimproperbatter.Theinstantanimproperbatter’sactionsarelegalized,thebattingorderpicksupwiththenamefollowingthatofthelegalizedimproperbatter.

BATTINGOUTOFTURN-APPROVEDRULINGSTo illustrate various situations arising frombatting out of turn, assume a

first-inningbattingorderasfollows:Abel-Baker-Charles-Daniel-Edward-Frank-George-Henry-Irwin.PLAY(1)Bakerbats.Withthecount2ballsand1strike,(a)theoffensive

teamdiscoverstheerroror(b)thedefensiveteamappeals.RULING:Ineithercase,AbelreplacesBaker,withthecount2ballsand1strike.PLAY (2) Baker bats and doubles. The defensive team appeals (a)

immediatelyor(b)afterapitchtoCharles.RULING: (a)Abel is calledoutandBaker is theproperbatter; (b)BakerstaysonsecondandCharlesistheproperbatter.PLAY (3) Abel walks. Baker walks. Charles forces Baker. Edward bats in

Daniel’sturn.WhileEdwardisatbat,AbelscoresandCharlesgoestosecond

onawildpitch.Edwardgroundsout,sendingCharlestothird.Thedefensiveteamappeals(a)immediatelyor(b)afterapitchtoDaniel.

RULING:(a)Abel’sruncountsandCharlesisentitledtosecondbasesincetheseadvanceswerenotmadebecauseoftheimproperbatterbattingaballoradvancingtofirstbase.Charlesmustreturntosecondbasebecausetheadvancetothirdresultedfromtheimproperbatterbattingaball.Danieliscalled out and Edward is the proper batter; (b) Abel’s run counts andCharlesstaysonthird.TheproperbatterisFrank.PLAY(4)Withthebasesfullandtwoout,HenrybatsinFrank’sturn,and

triples, scoring three runs.Thedefensive teamappeals (a) immediately or (b)afterapitchtoGeorge.

RULING:(a)Frankiscalledoutandnorunsscore.Georgeistheproperbattertoleadoffthesecondinning;(b)Henrystaysonthirdandthreerunsscore.Irwinistheproperbatter.PLAY (5)AfterPlay (4) (b) above,George continues tobat. (a)Henry is

pickedoffthirdbaseforthethirdout,or(b)Georgefliesout,andnoappealismade.Whoistheproperleadoffbatterinthesecondinning?

RULING: (a) Irwinbecametheproperbatteras soonas the firstpitchtoGeorgelegalizedHenry’striple;(b)Henry.Whennoappealwasmade,thefirstpitchtotheleadoffbatteroftheopposingteamlegalizedGeorge’stimeatbat.PLAY (6)Daniel walks and Abel comes to bat.Daniel was an improper

batterandifanappealismadebeforethefirstpitchtoAbel,Abelisout,Danielis removed from base, and Baker is proper batter. There is no appeal and apitch is made to Abel. Daniel’s walk is now legalized, and Edward therebybecomestheproperbatter.EdwardcanreplaceAbelatanytimebeforeAbelisputout,orbecomesarunner.Edwarddoesnotdoso.Abelfliesout,andBakercomestobat.Abelwasanimproperbatter,andifanappealismadebeforethefirstpitchtoBaker,Edwardisout,andtheproperbatterisFrank.Thereisnoappeal,andapitchismadetoBaker.Abel’soutisnowlegalized,andtheproperbatterisBaker.Bakerwalks.Charlesistheproperbatter.Charlesfliesout.NowDaniel is theproperbatter,butDaniel ison secondbase.Who is theproperbatter?

RULING:TheproperbatterisEdward.Whentheproperbatterisonbase,that batter is passed over, and the following batter becomes the properbatter.

(NOTE:Theumpireandscorekeepershallnotdirecttheattentionofanyperson to thepresence in thebatter’sboxof an improperbatter.This rule isdesigned to require constant vigilance by the players and managers of bothteams.Therearetwofundamentalstokeepinmind:(1)Whenaplayerbatsoutofturn,theproperbatteristheplayercalledout.(2)Ifanimproperbatterbatsand reaches base or is out and no appeal ismade before a pitch to the nextbatter,orbeforeanyplayorattemptedplay,thatimproperbatterisconsideredtohavebattedinproperturnandestablishestheorderthatistofollow.)

TeeBall:Thescorekeepershallinformthemanagerthataplayerhasbattedoutoforder.Thereshallbenopenaltyandthatplayershallnothaveanotherturnatbat,butshallresumethenormalpositionnexttimeup.

6.08-Thebatterbecomesarunnerandisentitledtofirstbasewithoutliabilitytobeputout(providedsaidrunneradvancestoandtouchesfirstbase)when-

(a) (1) four “balls” have been called by the umpire; ball is live and baserunnersmayadvance;or,

(2) Minor/MajorDivision:Prior toapitchbeing thrown, thedefenseelects to “Intentionally Walk” the batter by announcing suchdecisiontotheplateumpire.NOTE1:Suchnotificationmustbemadebythedefensivemanager.Themanagermustrequestandbegranted“time”bytheumpireandtheninformtheumpireofthedefense’sintenttowalkthebatter.NOTE2:Theballisdeadandnootherrunnersmayadvanceunlessforcedby the batter’s award.Four (4) pitcheswill be added to thepitchcount.

(b) thebatteristouchedbyapitchedballwhichthebatterisnotattemptingtohitunless(1)Theballisinthestrikezonewhenittouchesthebatter,or(2)Thebattermakesnoattempttoavoidbeingtouchedbytheball;

NOTE:Iftheballisinthestrikezonewhenittouchesthebatter,itshallbecalledastrike,whetherornotthebattertries toavoidtheball. If theballisoutsidethestrikezonewhenittouchesthebatter,itshallbecalledaballifthatbattermakesnoattempttoavoidbeingtouched.

A.R. -When thebatter is touchedby apitchedballwhichdoesnotentitle that batter to first base, the ball is dead and no runnermay

advance.

(c) the catcheror any fielder interfereswith thebatter. If aplay follows theinterference,themanageroftheoffensemayadvisetheplateumpireofadecision to decline the interference penalty and accept the play. Suchelectionshallbemadeimmediatelyattheendoftheplay.However,ifthebatterreachesfirstbaseonahit,anerror,abaseonballs,ahitbatter,orotherwise, and all other runners advance at least one base, the playproceedswithoutreferencetotheinterference;

A.R.1 -Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague: If arunneristryingtoscorebyastealorsqueezefromthirdbase,notetheadditionalpenaltysetforthinRule7.07.

A.R. 2 - If the catcher interferes with the batter before the pitcherdelivers theball, it shallnotbeconsideredinterferenceonthebatterunderRule6.08(c).Insuchcases,theumpireshallcall“Time”andthepitcherandbatterresumethecount.

(d) afairballtouchesanumpireorarunneronfairterritorybeforetouchingafielder.

A.R.-Ballisdead.Runner(s)whoareforcedadvanceandanyrunnersnotforcedwillreturntotheirbasesatthetimeofthepitch.

NOTE:Ifafairballtouchesanumpireafterhavingpassedafielderotherthan the pitcher, or having touched a fielder, including the pitcher, theballisinplay.

6.09-Thebatterbecomesarunnerwhen-

(a) afairballishit;

(b) Majors/Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague: the thirdstrikeisnotcaught,providing(1)firstbaseisunoccupiedor(2)firstbaseisoccupiedwithtwoout;(NOTE:Abatterforfeitshis/heropportunitytoadvance to first base when he/she enters the dugout or other dead ballarea);

(c) a fair ball, after having passed a fielder other than the pitcher, or afterhaving been touched by a fielder, including the pitcher, shall touch anumpireorrunnerinfairterritory;

(d) afairflyballpassesoverafenceorintothestandsatadistancefromhomebase of 165 feet [Intermediate (50-70) Division: 200 feet; andJunior/SeniorLeague:250feet]ormore.Suchhitentitlesthebattertoahome runwhen all bases have been legally touched. A fair fly ball thatpassesoutoftheplayingfieldatapointlessthan165feet[Intermediate(50-70)Division: 200 feet; and Junior/Senior League: 250 feet] fromhomebaseshallentitlethebattertoadvancetosecondbaseonly;

(e) a fair ball, after touching the ground, bounds into the stands; passesthrough, over, or under a fence; through or under a scoreboard; orthroughorundershrubberyorvinesonthefence,inwhichcasethebatterandrunnersshallbeentitledtoadvancetwobases;

(f) any fair ball which, either before or after touching the ground, passesthrough or under a fence, through or under a scoreboard, through anyopeninginthefenceorscoreboard,throughorundershrubberyorvinesonthefence,orwhichsticks ina fenceorscoreboard, inwhichcasethebatterandtherunnersshallbeentitledtotwobases;

(g) anyboundingfairballisdeflectedbythefielderintothestands,oroverorunder a fence on fair or foul territory, inwhich case the batter and allrunnersshallbeentitledtoadvancetwobases;

(h) anyfairflyballisdeflectedbythefielderintothestands,oroverthefenceintofoulterritory,inwhichcasethebattershallbeentitledtoadvancetosecond base; but if deflected into the stands or over the fence in fairterritory,thebattershallbeentitledtoahomerun.However,shouldsuchafairflybedeflectedatapointlessthan165feet[Intermediate (50-70)Division: 200 feet; and Junior/Senior League: 250 feet] from homeplate,thebattershallbeentitledtotwobasesonly.

Rule7.00TheRunner

7.01 - A runner acquires the right to an unoccupied base when that runnertouches it before being retired. The runner is then entitled to it until retired orforcedtovacateitforanotherrunnerlegallyentitledtothatbase.Ifarunnerlegallyacquires title to a base, and the pitcher assumes his/her position on the pitcher’splate,therunnermaynotreturntoapreviouslyoccupiedbase.

7.02-Inadvancing,arunnershalltouchfirst,second,third,andhomebaseinorder.Ifforcedtoreturn,therunnershallretouchallbasesinreverseorder,unlesstheballisdeadunderanyprovisionofRule5.09.Insuchcases,therunnermaygodirectlytotheoriginalbase.

7.03 -Tworunnersmaynotoccupyabase,but if,whiletheball isalive,tworunnersaretouchingthebase,thefollowingrunnershallbeoutwhentagged.Theprecedingrunnerisentitledtothebase.

(a) Iftworunnersareonabaseandbotharetagged,thentheleadrunnerisoutifforced.

7.04-Eachrunner,otherthanthebatter,may,withoutliabilitytobeputout,advanceonebasewhen-

(a) the batter’s advancewithout liability to be put out forces the runner tovacate a base, or when the batter hits a fair ball that touches anotherrunnerortheumpirebeforesuchballhasbeentouchedby,orhaspassedafielder, if the runner is forced to advance, or in Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague,thereisabalk;

(b) afielder,aftercatchingaflyball,fallsintoastand,fallsacrossropesintoacrowdwhen spectators areon the field, or falls into anyotherdead-ballareas;

(c) Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:while the runnerisattemptingtostealabase,thebatterisinterferedwithbythecatcheroranyotherfielder.

NOTE:Whenarunnerisentitledtoabasewithoutliabilitytobeputout,whiletheballisinplay,orunderanyruleinwhichtheballisinplayaftertherunnerreachesanentitledbase,andtherunnerfailstotouchthebasetowhichthatrunnerisentitledbeforeattemptingtoadvancetothenext

base, the runner shall forfeit the exemption from liability to be put outandmaybeputoutbytaggingthebaseorbytaggingtherunnerbeforethatrunnerreturnstothemissedbase.

A.R.-Arunnerforcedtoadvancewithoutliabilitytobeputout,mayadvancepastthebasetowhichhe/sheisentitledathis/herownrisk.

7.05-Eachrunnerincludingthebatter-runnermay,withoutliabilitytobeputout,advance-

(a) tohomebase scoringa run, ifa fairballgoesoutof theplaying field inflightandtherunnertouchesallbaseslegally;orifafairballwhich,intheumpire’sjudgment,wouldhavegoneoutoftheplayingfieldinflight[165feet from home plate; Intermediate (50-70) Division: 200 feet; andJunior/Senior League: 250 feet], is deflected by the act of a fielder inthrowingaglove,cap,oranyarticleofapparel;

(b) threebases,ifafielderdeliberatelytouchesafairballwithacap,mask,oranypartof that fielder’suniformdetached from itsproperplaceon thepersonof said fielder.Theball is inplayand thebattermayadvance tohomeplateatthebatter’speril;

(c) threebases, ifafielderdeliberatelythrowsagloveandtouchesafairball.Theballisinplayandthebattermayadvancetohomebaseatthatbatter’speril;

(d) twobases,ifafielderdeliberatelytouchesathrownballwithacap,mask,oranypartoftheuniformdetachedfromitsproperplaceonthepersonofsaidfielder.Theballisinplay;

(e) twobases,ifafielderdeliberatelythrowsagloveatandtouchesathrownball.Theballisinplay;

(f) twobases, ifa fairballbouncesor isdeflectedintothestandsoutsidethefirst or third base foul line; if it goes through or under a field fence;throughorundera scoreboard; throughorunder shrubberyorvinesonthefence;orifitsticksinsuchfence,scoreboard,shrubbery,orvines;

(g) twobaseswhen,withnospectatorsontheplayingfield,athrownballgoesinto the stands; intoabench(whetherornot theball rebounds into thefield); over, under, or through a field fence; on a slanting part of thescreen above the backstop; or remains in the meshes of a wire screen

protectingspectators.Theball isdead.Whensuchwildthrowisthefirstplaybyaninfielder,theumpire,inawardingsuchbases,shallbegovernedbythepositionoftherunnersatthetimetheballwaspitched;inallothercases theumpire shallbegovernedby thepositionof the runners at thetimethewildthrowwasmade;

A.R. - If all runners, including the batter-runner, have advanced atleastonebasewhenaninfieldermakesawildthrowonthefirstplayafter the pitch, the award shall be governed by the position of therunnerswhenthewildthrowwasmade.

(h) onebase,ifaball,pitchedtothebatter,orthrownbythepitcherfromthepositiononthepitcher’splatetoabasetocatcharunner,goesintoastandorabench,oroverorthroughafieldfenceorbackstop.Theballisdead;

(i) one base, if the batter becomes a runner on a ball four when the pitchpassesthecatcherandlodgesintheumpire’smaskorparaphernalia;

Majors/Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:onebase,ifthebatterbecomesarunneronaballfourorstrikethreewhenthepitchpassesthecatcherandlodgesintheumpire’smaskorparaphernalia.

NOTE1:Ifthebatterbecomesarunneronawildpitchwhichentitlestherunners to advance one base, the batter-runner shall be entitled to firstbaseonlybut canadvancebeyond firstbase at theirown risk if theballstaysinplay.

NOTE2:InTeeBall,therunnerorrunnerswillbepermittedtoadvanceattheirownriskonanoverthrowthatremainsinplay,butnotmorethanonebase.

(j) one base, if a fielder deliberately touches a pitched ballwith his/her cap,mask,or anypartofhis/heruniformdetached from itsproperplaceonhis/her person.The ball is in play, and the award ismade based on thepositionoftherunneratthetimetheballwastouched.

7.06 - When the obstruction occurs, the umpire shall call or signal“Obstruction.”

(a) Ifaplayisbeingmadeontheobstructedrunner,orifthebatter-runnerisobstructedbeforetouchingfirstbase,theballisdeadandallrunnersshalladvance without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have

reached,intheumpire’sjudgment,iftherehadbeennoobstruction.Theobstructedrunnershallbeawardedat leastonebasebeyondthebaselastlegally touched by such runner, before the obstruction. Any precedingrunners forced to advance by the award of bases as the penalty forobstructionshalladvancewithoutliabilitytobeputout;

(b) Ifnoplayisbeingmadeontheobstructedrunner,theplayshallproceeduntilnofurtheractionispossible.Theumpireshallthencall“Time”andimposesuchpenalties,ifany,asinthatumpire’sjudgmentwillnullifytheactofobstruction.NOTE1:When the ball is not dead on obstructionandanobstructedrunneradvancesbeyondthebasewhich,intheumpire’sjudgment, the runner would have been awarded because of beingobstructed,therunnerdoessoathis/herownriskandmaybetaggedout.Thisisajudgmentcall.NOTE2: If thedefensiveplayerblocks thebase(plate)orbaselineclearlywithoutpossessionoftheball,obstructionshallbecalled.Therunnerissafeandadelayeddeadballshallbecalled.

7.07 – Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: If, with arunneronthirdbaseandtryingtoscorebymeansofasqueezeplayorasteal,thecatcheroranyotherfielderstepson,orinfrontofhomebasewithoutpossessionoftheball,ortouchesthebatterorthebat,thepitchershallbechargedwithabalk,thebattershallbeawardedfirstbaseontheinterferenceandtheballisdead.

7.08-Anyrunnerisoutwhen-

(a) (1) runningmore than three feet away from his/her baseline to avoidbeingtagged,unlesssuchactionistoavoidinterferencewithafielderfieldingabattedball.Arunner’sbaselineisestablishedwhenthetagattemptoccursandisastraight linefromtherunnertothebasetowhichhe/sheisattemptingtoreach;or

(2) after touching first base, the runner leaves the baseline, obviouslyabandoningallefforttotouchthenextbase;or

(3) therunnerdoesnotslideorattempttogetaroundafielderwhohastheballandiswaitingtomakethetag;or

A.R.-Thereisno“mustsliderule.”

(4) LittleLeague(Major)andbelowonly:therunnerslidesheadfirstwhileadvancing.

(b) intentionallyinterfereswithathrownball;orhindersafielderattempting

tomakeaplayonabattedball(NOTE:Arunnerwhoisadjudgedtohavehinderedafielderwhoisattemptingtomakeaplayonabattedballisoutwhetheritwasintentionalornot);

(c) thatrunneristagged,whentheballisalive,whileoffabase;

EXCEPTION: A batter-runner cannot be tagged out after overrunningorover sliding firstbase if saidbatter-runner returns immediately to thebase.

A.R.1-This includesabatter-runnerwhooverruns firstafterbeingawardedabaseonballs.

A.R.2-Iftheimpactofarunnerbreaksabaseloosefromitsposition,no play can bemade on that runner at that base if the runner hadreachedthebasesafely.

A.R. 3 - If a base is dislodged from its position during a play, anyfollowingrunneronthesameplayshallbeconsideredastouchingoroccupyingthebaseif,intheumpire’sjudgment,thatrunnertouchesor occupies the dislodged bag, or the pointmarked by the originallocationofthedislodgedbag.

(d) failingtoretouchthebaseafterafairorfoulball is legallycaughtbeforethat runner, or the base, is taggedby a fielder.The runner shall not becalledoutforfailuretoretouchthebaseafterthefirstfollowingpitch,oranyplayorattemptedplay.Thisisanappealplay.

NOTE: Base runners can legally retouch their base once a fair ball istouched in flight and advance at their own risk if a fair or foul ball iscaught.

(e) failingtoreachthenextbasebeforeafieldertagssaidrunnerorthebaseafter that runner has been forced to advance by reason of the batterbecomingarunner.However, ifa followingrunner isretiredonaforceplay,theforce isremovedandtherunnermustbetaggedtobeputout.Theforceisremovedassoonastherunnertouchesthebasetowhichthatrunner is forced to advance, and ifoverslidingoroverrunning thebase,therunnermustbetaggedtobeputout.However,iftheforcedrunner,aftertouchingthenextbase,retreats foranyreasontowardsthebase lastoccupied,theforceplayisreinstatedandtherunnercanagainbeputout

ifthedefensetagsthebasetowhichtherunnerisforced;

(f) touchedbyafairballinfairterritorybeforetheballhastouchedorpassedaninfielder.Theball isdeadandnorunnermayscore,norunnersmayadvance,exceptrunnersforcedtoadvance;

EXCEPTION:IfarunneristouchingabasewhentouchedbyanInfieldFly,thatrunnerisnotout,althoughthebatterisout.

NOTE1: Ifa runner is touchedbyanInfieldFlywhennot touchingabase,bothrunnerandbatterareout.

NOTE2:Iftworunnersaretouchedbythesamefairball,onlythefirstoneisoutbecausetheballisinstantlydead.

(g) attemptingtoscoreonaplayinwhichthebatterinterfereswiththeplayathome base before two are out.With two out, the interference puts thebatteroutandnoscorecounts;

(h) passesaprecedingrunnerbeforesuchrunnerisout;

(i) after acquiring legal possession of a base, the runner runs the bases inreverse order for the purpose of confusing the defense or making atravesty of the game. The umpire shall immediately call “Time” anddeclaretherunnerout;

(j) failingtoreturnatoncetofirstbaseafteroverrunningoroverslidingthatbase. If attempting to run to second the runner is outwhen tagged. If,after overrunning or oversliding first base the runner starts toward thedugout,ortowardaposition,andfailstoreturntofirstbaseatonce,thatrunnerisout,onappeal,whensaidrunnerorthebaseistagged;

(k) inrunningorslidingforhomebase,therunnerfailstotouchhomebaseandmakesnoattempttoreturntothebase,whenafielderholdstheballin hand, while touching home base, and appeals to the umpire for thedecision.(NOTE:Thisruleappliesonlywheretherunnerisonthewaytothe bench and a fielder would be required to chase the runner to taghim/her. Itdoesnotapply to theordinaryplaywhere the runnermissestheplateandthenimmediatelymakesanefforttotouchtheplatebeforebeingtagged.Inthatcase,therunnermustbetagged.)

7.09-Itisinterferencebyabatterorrunnerwhen-

(a) thebatterhindersthecatcherinanattempttofieldtheball;

(b) thebatterintentionallydeflectsthecourseofafoulballinanymanner;

(c) beforetwoareoutandarunneronthirdbase,thebatterhindersafielderinmakingaplayathomebase;therunnerisout;

(d) anymemberormembersoftheoffensiveteamstandorgatheraroundanybase to which a runner is advancing, to confuse, hinder, or add to thedifficulty of the fielders. Such runner shall be declared out for theinterferenceofateammateorteammates;

(e) any batter or runner who has just been retired hinders or impedes anyfollowingplaybeingmadeonarunner.Suchrunnershallbedeclaredoutfortheinterferenceofateammate;

(f) if,inthejudgmentoftheumpire,abaserunnerwillfullyanddeliberatelyinterfereswithabattedballorafielderintheactoffieldingabattedballwith theobvious intent tobreakupadoubleplay, theball isdead.Theumpire shall call the runner out for interference and also call out thebatter-runnerbecauseoftheactionoftherunner.Innoeventmaybasesberunorrunsscoredbecauseofsuchactionbyarunner;

(g) if, in the judgment of the umpire, a batter-runner willfully anddeliberatelyinterfereswithabattedballorafielderintheactoffieldingabattedball,withtheobviousintenttobreakupadoubleplay,theball isdead;theumpireshallcallthebatter-runneroutforinterferenceandshallalsocallouttherunnerwhoadvancedclosesttothehomeplateregardlesswherethedoubleplaymighthavebeenpossible.Innoeventshallbasesberunbecauseofsuchinterference;

(h) inthejudgmentoftheumpire,thebasecoachatthirdbaseorfirstbase,bytouchingorholdingtherunner,physicallyassiststhatrunnerinreturningtoorleavingthirdbaseorfirstbase;

A.R.-Whenaplayisbeingmadeontheassistedrunner,therunnerisout and all runners return to the bases occupied at the time of theinterference (dead ball). If no play is being made on the assistedrunner,therunnerisoutandplaycontinues(delayeddeadball).

(i) witharunneronthirdbase,thebasecoachleavestheboxandactsinanymannertodrawathrowbyafielder;

(j) therunnerfailstoavoidafielderwhoisattemptingtofieldabattedball,or

intentionally interfereswitha thrownball,provided that if twoormorefielders attempt to field a batted ball, and the runner comes in contactwith one ormore of them, the umpire shall determine which fielder isentitledtothebenefitofthisrule,andshallnotdeclaretherunneroutforcomingincontactwithafielderotherthantheonetheumpiredeterminestobeentitledtofieldsuchaball;

(k) afairballtouchesthebatterorrunnerinfairterritorybeforetouchingafielder.Ifafairballgoesthroughorbyaninfielderandtouchesarunnerimmediatelybackofsaidinfielderortouchestherunnerafterhavingbeendeflected by a fielder, the umpire shall not declare the runner out forbeingtouchedbyabattedball.Inmakingsuchdecision,theumpiremustbeconvincedthattheballpassedthroughorbytheinfielderandthatnoother infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball. If in thejudgmentof theumpire, the runnerdeliberately and intentionally kickssuch a batted ball on which the infielder had missed a play, then therunnershallbecalledoutforinterference.

PENALTY FOR INTERFERENCE: The runner is out and the ball isdead.

7.10-Anyrunnershallbecalledout,onappeal,when-

(a) after a fly ball is caught, the runner fails to retouch the base before saidrunnerorthebaseistagged(NOTE:“Retouch”inthisrule,meanstotagupandstartfromacontactwiththebaseaftertheballiscaught.Arunnerisnotpermittedtotakeaflyingstartfromapositioninbackof,andnottouching,thebase);

(b) withtheball inplay,whileadvancingorreturningtoabase, therunnerfails to touch eachbase inorderbefore said runner, or amissedbase, istagged;

A.R. - (1) No runner may return to touch a missed base after afollowing runner has scored. (2) When the ball is dead, no runnermayreturntotouchamissedbaseoroneabandonedaftersaidrunnerhasadvancedtoandtouchedabasebeyondthemissedbase.

PlayA-Batterhitstheballoutofthepark,orhitsagroundruledouble,andmissesfirstbase(ballisdead).Therunnermayreturntofirstbasetocorrect the mistake before touching second. But if the runner touches

second,he/shemaynotreturnto firstand if thedefensive teamappeals,therunnerisdeclaredoutatfirst.(Appealplay.)

PlayB-Batterhitsagroundballtoshortstop,whothrowswildintothestands(ballisdead).Batter-runnermissesfirstbasebutisawardedsecondbaseontheoverthrow.Eventhoughtheumpirehasawardedtherunnersecond base on the overthrow, the runner must touch first base beforeproceedingtosecondbase.(Appealplay.)

(c) therunneroverrunsoroverslidesfirstbaseandfailstoreturntothebaseimmediately,andsaidrunnerorthebaseistagged;

(d) the runner fails to touchhomebase andmakesno attempt to return tothat base, and home base is tagged. NOTE: A runner forfeits his/heropportunity to return to home base when he/she enters the dugout orotherdeadballarea.

Anyappealunderthisrulemustbemadebeforethenextpitch,oranyplayorattemptedplay.Noappealcanbemade if theball isdead.If theviolationoccursduring a play which ends a half-inning, the appeal must bemade before all thedefensive players have left fair territory on their way to the bench or dugout.EXCEPTION:Ifanotherwiseproperappealisbeingmadebyaplayerwhohastogointofoulterritorytoretrievetheballinordertomakeanappealoriftheappealisbeingmadebythecatcher(whomayneverhavebeeninfairterritoryatall),theappealwillbeadjudgedtohavebeenproperlyexecuted.

Anappealisnottobeinterpretedasaplayoranattemptedplay.Successive appeals may not be made on a runner at the same base. If the

defensive teamon its first appeal errs, a request for a second appeal on the samerunneratthesamebaseshallnotbeallowedbytheumpire.(Intendedmeaningoftheword“err”isthatthedefensiveteaminmakinganappealthrewtheballintoadeadballarea.Forexample,ifthepitcherthrewtofirstbasetoappealandthrewtheballintothestands,nosecondappealwouldbeallowed.)

NOTE1:Appealplaysmayrequireanumpiretorecognizeanapparent“fourthout.”Ifthethirdoutismadeduringaplayinwhichanappealplayissustainedonanotherrunner,theappealplaydecisiontakesprecedenceindeterminingtheout.Ifthereismorethanoneappealduringaplaythatendsahalf-inning,thedefensemayelecttotaketheoutthatgivesittheadvantage.Forthepurposesofthisrule,the defensive teamhas “left the field”when all players have left fair territory ontheirwaytothebenchordugout.

NOTE2: If a pitchermakes an illegal pitch [a balk in Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague]whenmakinganappeal,suchactshallbeaplay.Anappealshouldbeclearlyintendedasanappeal,eitherbyaverbalrequestbytheplayer or an act that unmistakably indicates an appeal to the umpire. A player,inadvertently stepping on the base with a ball in hand, would not constitute anappeal.Theballmustbeliveandinplay.

7.11 -Theplayers, coaches,or anymemberof anoffensive team shall vacateanyspace(includingbothdugouts)neededbyafielderwhoisattemptingtofieldabattedorthrownball.

PENALTY:Interferenceshallbecalledandthebatterorrunneronwhomtheplayisbeingmadeshallbedeclaredout.

7.12-Unlesstwoareout,thestatusofafollowingrunnerisnotaffectedbyaprecedingrunner’sfailuretotouchorretouchabase.If,uponappeal,theprecedingrunner is the thirdout,no runners following thepreceding runner shall score. Ifsuchthirdoutistheresultofaforceplay,neitherprecedingnorfollowingrunnersshallscore.

7.13-LittleLeague(Major)andMinorLeague:Whenapitcherisincontactwith the pitcher’s plate and in possession of the ball and the catcher is in thecatcher’sboxreadytoreceivedeliveryoftheball,baserunnersshallnotleavetheirbasesuntiltheballhasbeendeliveredandhasreachedthebatter.NOTE:TeeBall:Baserunnersmuststayincontactwiththebaseuntiltheball ishit.Whenplayershaveadvancedasfaraspossiblewithoutbeingputoutorhavingbeenretired,theumpireshallcall“time”andplacetheballonthetee.

Theviolationbyonebaserunnershallaffectallotherbaserunners-

(a) whenabaserunnerleavesthebasebeforethepitchedballhasreachedthebatter and the batter does not hit the ball, the runner is permitted tocontinue.Ifaplayismadeontherunnerandtherunnerisout,theoutstands. If said runner reaches safely the base to which the runner isadvancing,thatrunnermustbereturnedtothebaseoccupiedbeforethepitchwasmade,andnooutresults;

(b) whenabaserunnerleavesthebasebeforethepitchedballhasreachedthebatterandthebatterhitstheball,thebaserunnerorrunnersarepermittedtocontinue.Ifaplayismadeandtherunnerorrunnersareputout,theoutoroutswillstand.Ifnotputout,therunnerorrunnersmustreturntotheoriginalbaseorbasesortotheunoccupiedbasenearesttheonethat

wasleft;Innoeventshallthebatteradvancebeyondfirstbaseonasingleorerror,secondbaseonadoubleorthirdbaseonatriple.TheUmpire-in-Chiefshalldeterminethebasevalueofthehitball.

(c) whenanybaserunner leaves thebasebefore thepitchedballhasreachedthebatterandthebatterbunts,hitsaballwithintheinfieldoradvancesonanuncaughtthirdstrike,norunshallbeallowedtoscore.Ifthreerunnerswereonthebasesandthebatterreachesfirstbasesafely,eachrunnershalladvancetothebasebeyondtheonetheyoccupiedatthestartoftheplayexcepttherunnerwhooccupiedthirdbase,thatrunnershallberemovedfromthebasewithoutarunbeingscored.

NOTE:Seeexceptionsfollowingthisrule.

EXCEPTION: If at the conclusion of the play there is an open base,paragraphs(a)and(b)willapply.

EXAMPLES:1. Runner on first leaves too soon, batter reaches first safely, runner goes to

second.2. Runneronsecondleavestoosoon,batterreachesfirstsafely,runnerreturnsto

second.3. Runneronthird leavestoosoon,batterreaches first safely,runnerreturnsto

third.4. Runneronfirstleavestoosoon,batterhitscleandouble,runnergoestothird

only.5. Runner on second leaves too soon, batter hits clean double, runner goes to

thirdonly.6. Runneron third leaves too soon,batterhits cleandouble, runner returns to

third.7. Allrunnersonbasewillbeallowedtoscorewhenthebatterhitsacleantriple

orhomerun,regardlessofwhetheranyrunnerlefttoosoon.8. Runnersonfirstandsecond,eitherleavestoosoon,batterreachesfirstsafely,

runnersgotosecondandthird.9. Runnerson first and second,either leaves too soon,batterhits cleandouble,

runneronfirstgoestothird,runneronsecondscores.10. Runners on first and third, either leaves too soon, batter reaches first safely,

runneronfirstgoestosecond,runneronthirdremainsthere.

11. Runnerson first and third, either leaves too soon,batterhits acleandouble,runneronfirstgoestothird,runneronthirdscores.

12. Runnersonsecondandthird,eitherleavestoosoon,batterreachesfirstsafely,neitherrunnercanadvance.

13. Runnersonsecondandthird,eitherleavestoosoon,batterhitsacleandouble,runneronthirdscores,runneronsecondgoestothird.

14. Runners on first, second, and third, any runner leaves too soon, batter hitscleandouble,runnersonsecond,thirdscore,runneronfirstgoestothird.

15. Bases full, any runner leaves too soon, batter reaches first safely on any ballbuntedorhitwithin the infield, all runners advanceonebase except runneradvancing from third. Runner advancing from third is removed, no run isscoredandnooutcharged. Ifon theplay,aputoutatanybase results inanopenbase,runnerwhooccupiedthirdbasereturnstothirdbase.

16. Basesfull,anyrunnerleavestoosoon,batterreceivedabaseonballsorishitbyapitch,eachrunnerwilladvanceonebaseandarunwillscore.NOTE1:Whenanumpiredetects abase runner leaving thebase too soon,thatumpireshalldropasignalflagorhandkerchiefimmediatelytoindicatetheviolation.NOTE2:Forpurposeoftheseexamples, it isassumedthatthebatter-runnerremainsatthebaselastacquiredsafely.NOTE3:TeeBall:Baserunnersmuststayincontactwiththebaseuntiltheballishit.Whenplayershaveadvancedasfaraspossiblewithoutbeingputoutorhavingbeen retired theumpire shall call “time”andplace theballon thetee.7.14-Onceeachinningateammayutilizeaplayerwhoisnotinthebatting

order as a special pinch-runner for any offensive player. A player may only beremovedforaspecialpinch-runneronetimeduringagame.Theplayerforwhomthe pinch-runner runs is not subject to removal from the lineup. If the pinch-runnerremainsinthegameasasubstitutedefensiveoroffensiveplayer,theplayermaynotbeusedagainas apinch-runnerwhile in thebattingorder.However, ifremovedforanothersubstitutethatplayeroranyplayernotintheline-up,isagaineligibletobeusedasapinch-runner.Alocal leaguemayadoptTournamentRule3(d)for7.14.NOTE:Doesnotapplyifthelocalleagueadoptsthecontinuousbattingorder.SeeRule4.04.

7.15-ProceduresforUseofaDoubleFirstBase:Thedoublebasemaybeused

for firstbaseonly.Thebasemustbe rectangular,with two sidesnot less than14inchesandnotmorethan15inches,andtheothertwosidesnotlessthan29inchesandnotmorethan30inches.Thelongersidesshallfacetowardhomeplateandtherightfieldcorner.Theouteredgesshallnotbemorethantwoandone-fourth(2¼)inchesthick,filledwithsoftmaterial,andcoveredwithcanvasorrubber.Halfthebase shall bewhite (entirely over fair territory) andhalf shall be orange or green(entirelyoverfoulterritory).Whenusingthedoublefirstbase,thefollowingrulesmustbeobserved:

(a) Abattedballthathitsthewhitesectionofthedoublebaseshallbedeclaredfair.Abattedball thathitsthecolored(orangeorgreen)sectionwithoutfirsttouchingorboundingoverthewhitesectionshallbedeclaredfoul.

(b) Wheneveraplayisbeingmadeonthebatter-runner,thedefensemustusthewhitesectionofthedoublefirstbase.

NOTE 1: A play is being made on the batter-runner when he/she isattempting to reach first base while the defense is attempting to retirehim/heratthatbase.

NOTE2: If there is a play on the batter-runner, and the batter-runnertouchesonlythewhiteportionandthedefenseappealspriortothebatter-runner returning to first base, it is treated the same asmissing thebase.PENALTY:Batter-runnerisout.

(c) Whenever a play is beingmade on the batter-runner, the batter-runnermustusethecolored(orangeorgreen)sectiononhis/herfirstattempttotagfirstbase.NOTE:Onextra-basehitsorotherballshittotheoutfieldwhenthereisnochanceforaplaytobemadeatthedoublefirstbase,thebatter-runner may touch either the white or colored (orange or green)section of the base. Should, however, the batter-runner reach and gobeyondfirstbase,he/shemayonlyreturntothewhitesectionofthebase.PENALTY:Ifthereisaplayonthebatter-runner,andthebatter-runnertouchesonlythewhiteportionandthedefenseappealspriortothebatter-runnerreturningtofirstbase,itistreatedthesameasmissingthebase.Ifproperlyappealed,thebatter-runnerisout.

(d) Whentagginguponaflyball,thewhitesectionofthebasemustbeusedbytherunner.Onefootispermittedtoextendbehindoronthebaseintofoulterritory,aslongasthefrontfootistouchingthewhitesectionofthebase.PENALTY:Ifproperlyappealed,runnerisout.

(e) WhenleavingbaseonapitchedballinLittleLeague(Major)andbelow,therunnermustmaintaincontactwiththewhitesectionofthebaseuntilthe ball has reached the batter. Runners may extend a foot behind thewhite portion of the base, but must maintain contact with the whitesectionuntiltheballhasreachedthebatter.PENALTY:SeeRule7.13.

(f) On an attempted pick-off play, the runner must return to the whitesectionofthebaseonly.Thisincludesathrowfromthepitcher,catcher,oranyotherplayer,inanattempttoretiretherunneratthedoublefirstbase.

(g) InMajors, Intermediate (50-70)Division, Junior, and Senior Leaguedivisions,whenthebatterbecomesarunneronathirdstrikenotcaughtbythecatcher,thebatter-runnerandthedefensiveplayermayuseeitherthecolored(orangeorgreen)orthewhitesection.

(h) Use of the double first base does not change any other rule concerninginterferenceorobstructionat firstbase. (Anerrantthrowintothethree-footrunninglanecouldstillresultinanobstructioncall.Also,thebatter-runnermuststillavoidinterferencewiththefielderattemptingtofieldabattedball.)

Rule8.00ThePitcher

8.01 - Legal pitching delivery. There are two legal pitching positions, theWindupPositionandtheSetPosition,andeitherpositionmaybeusedatanytime.Pitchersshalltakesignsfromthecatcherwhilestandingonthepitcher’splate.

Pitchersmaydisengage thepitcher’splateafter takingtheir signsbutmaynotstepquicklyontothepitcher’splateandpitch.Thismaybejudgedaquickpitchbytheumpire.Whenthepitcherdisengagesthepitcher’splate,he/shemustdropthehandstothesides.

(a) TheWindupPosition.Thepitchershallstandfacingthebatter,thepivotfootincontactwiththepitcher’splate,andtheotherfootfree.Fromthispositionanynaturalmovementassociatedwiththedeliveryoftheballtothebattercommitsthepitchertopitchwithoutinterruptionoralteration.Thepitchershallnotraiseeitherfootfromtheground,exceptthatintheactual delivery of the ball to the batter, said pitcher may take one stepbackward,andonestepforwardwiththefreefoot.Fromthispositionthepitchermay:(1) delivertheballtothebatter,or(2) stepandthrowtoabaseinanattempttopick-offarunner,or(3) disengage thepitcher’s plate. Indisengaging thepitcher’s plate, the

pitchermuststepoffwiththepivotfootandnotthefreefootfirst.Thepitchermaynotgointoasetorstretchposition.Ifthepitcherdoes, it is an illegal pitch [a balk in Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague].

NOTE:When a pitcher holds the ball with both hands in front of thebody,withthepivotfootincontactwiththepitcher’splate,andtheotherfootfree,thatpitcherwillbeconsideredinaWindupPosition.

(b) TheSetPosition.SetPositionshallbeindicatedbythepitcherwhenthatpitcherstandsfacingthebatterwiththepivotfootincontactwith,andtheotherfootinfrontof,thepitcher’splate,holdingtheballinbothhandsinfrontofthebodyandcomingtoacompletestop.FromsuchSetPositionthe pitcher may deliver the ball to the batter, throw to a base, or stepbackwardoff thepitcher’splatewiththepivot foot.Beforeassumingthe

Set Position, the pitcher may elect to make any natural preliminarymotion such as that known as “the stretch.”But if the pitcher so elects,thatpitchershallcometotheSetPositionbeforedeliveringtheballtothatbatter.

NOTE:InLittleLeague(Major)andbelowthepitcherneednotcometoa complete stop. Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League:thepitchermustcometoacompleteanddiscerniblestop.

(c) At any time during the pitcher’s preliminary movements and until thenatural pitching motion commits that pitcher to the pitch, said pitchermaythrowtoanybaseprovidedthepitcherstepsdirectlytowardsuchbasebeforemakingthe throw.Thepitcher shall step“aheadof the throw.”Asnapthrowfollowedbythesteptowardthebaseisanillegalpitch[abalkin Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League]. (See Penaltyforillegalpitch/balkunderRule8.05.)

(d) Ifthepitchermakesanillegalpitchwiththebasesunoccupied,itshallbecalledaballunlessthebatterreachesfirstbaseonahit,anerror,abaseonballs,ahitbatter,orotherwise.Aballwhichslipsoutofthepitcher’shandand crosses the foul line shall be called aball; otherwise itwill be called“no pitch” without runners on base, and an illegal pitch [a balk inIntermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague]with runners onbase.(SeePenaltyforillegalpitchunderRule8.05.)

(e) Ifthepitcherremovesthepivotfootfromcontactwiththepitcher’splateby stepping backward with that foot, that pitcher thereby becomes aninfielder and in the case of a wild throw from that position, it shall beconsideredthesameasawildthrowbyanyotherinfielder.

(f) A pitchermust indicate visually to theUmpire-in-Chief, the batter, andanyrunners thehandwithwhichhe/she intends topitch,whichmaybedone by wearing his/her glove on the other hand while touching thepitcher’splate.Thepitcherisnotpermittedtopitchwiththeotherhanduntil thebatter is retired, thebatterbecomes a runner, the inning ends,the batter is substituted for by a pinch-hitter, or the pitcher incurs aninjury. In the event a pitcher switches pitching hands during an at-batbecause he/she has suffered an injury, the pitcher may not, for theremainder of the game, pitch with the hand from which he/she hasswitched. The pitcher shall not be given the opportunity to throw any

preparatorypitchesafterswitchingpitchinghands.AnychangeofpitchinghandsmustbeindicatedclearlytotheUmpire-in-Chief.

(g) TeeBall:Thepitchershallkeepbothfeetonthepitcher’splateuntiltheballishit.

8.02-Thepitchershallnot-

(a) (1) bring thepitchinghand incontactwith themouthor lipswhile incontact with the pitcher’s plate. EXCEPTION: The pitcher maybringthehandincontactwiththemouthorlipswhileinthe10-footcircle(Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/Senior:18-footcircle)surrounding the pitcher’s plate provided he/she distinctlywipes offthepitchinghandbeforecontactingtheball.PENALTY:For violationof thispartof the rule theumpires shallimmediatelycallaballandwarnthepitcherthatrepeatedviolationofanypartofthisrulecancausethepitchertoberemovedfromthegame.However,ifthepitchismadeandabatterreachesfirstbaseonahit,anerror,ahitbatter,orotherwise,andnootherrunnerisputoutbeforeadvancingatleastonebase,theplayshallproceedwithoutreferencetotheviolation.

(2) applyaforeignsubstanceofanykindtotheball;(3) expectorateontheball,eitherhandortheglove;(4) rubtheballontheglove,person,orclothing;(5) defacetheballinanymanner;or(6) deliver what is called the “shine” ball, “spit” ball, “mud” ball, or

“emery”ball.Thepitcherisallowedtorubofftheballbetweenthebarehands;

PENALTY:ForviolationofanypartofRules8.02(a)(2)through(6)theumpireshall:Callthepitchaballandwarnthepitcher.Ifaplayoccursontheviolation, themanagerof theoffensemayadvisetheplateumpireofacceptanceof theplay. (Such electionmustbemade immediately at theendofplay.)

NOTE:Apitchermayusearosinbagforthepurposeofapplyingrosintothebarehandorhands.Neitherthepitchernoranyotherplayershalldusttheballwiththerosinbag;neithershallthepitchernoranyotherplayerbepermittedtoapplyrosinfromthebagtotheirgloveordustanypartof

theuniformwiththerosinbag.

(b) Intentionallydelaythegamebythrowingtheballtoplayersotherthanthecatcher, when the batter is in position, except in an attempt to retire arunner,orcommitanillegalpitchforthepurposeofnotpitchingtothebatter(i.e.intentionalwalk,etc.)

PENALTY: If, after warning by the umpire, such delaying action isrepeated,thepitchercanberemovedfromthegame.

(c) Intentionally pitch at the batter. If in the umpire’s judgment, suchviolationoccurs,theumpireshallwarnthepitcherandthemanagerofthedefense that another such pitch will mean immediate expulsion of thepitcher. If suchpitch is repeatedduring thegame, theumpire shall ejectthepitcherfromthegame.

8.03 -When a pitcher takes a position at the beginning of each inning, thatpitcher shall be permitted to pitchnot to exceed eight preparatory pitches to thecatcher,orotherteammateactinginthecapacityofcatcher,duringwhichplayshallbesuspended.Suchpreparatorypitchesshallnotconsumemorethanoneminuteoftime. If a sudden emergency causes a pitcher to be summoned into the gamewithoutanyopportunitytowarmup,theUmpire-in-Chiefshallallowthepitcherasmanypitchesastheumpiredeemsnecessary.

8.04-Whenthebasesareunoccupied,thepitchershalldelivertheball tothebatterwithin20 seconds after thepitcher receives theball.Each time thepitcherdelaysthegamebyviolatingthisrule,theumpireshallcall“Ball.”

NOTE:Theintentofthisruleistoavoidunnecessarydelays.Theumpireshallinsistthatthecatcherreturntheballpromptlytothepitcher,andthatthepitchertakeapositiononthepitcher’splatepromptly.

8.05–Witharunnerorrunnersonbase,itisanillegalpitch–Major/MinorLeague[abalkinIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague]when-

(a) the pitcher, while touching the plate, makes any motion naturallyassociatedwiththepitchandfailstomakesuchdelivery;

(b) thepitcher,whiletouchingtheplate,feintsathrowtofirstbaseandfailstocompletethethrow;

(c) the pitcher,while touching the plate, fails to step directly toward a basebeforethrowingtothatbase;

(d) the pitcher, while touching the plate, throws, or feints a throw to anunoccupiedbase,exceptforthepurposeofmakingaplay;

(e) thepitchermakesaquickpitch;Umpireswill judgeaquickpitchasonedeliveredbeforethebatterisreasonablysetinthebatter’sbox.

NOTE: Rule 8.05(e) is an illegal pitch (Rule 2.00). Little League(Major)/Minor League: The penalty for Rule 8.05(e), regardless ofwhethertherearerunnerspresentornot, isaball.This isaninstanceinwhichanillegalpitch,byLittleLeague(Major)/MinorLeaguedefinition,can occur without runners on base. Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League:With runners on base, Rule 8.05(e) ispenalizedwithabalk;withnorunnersonbase,Rule8.05(e)ispenalizedwithaball.(Seeexceptionsin“PENALTY.”)

(f) thepitcherdeliverstheballtothebatterwhilenotfacingthebatter;

(g) thepitchermakesanymotionnaturallyassociatedwiththepitchwhilenottouchingthepitcher’splate;

NOTE: Rule 8.05(g) is an illegal pitch (Rule 2.00). Little League(Major)/Minor League: The penalty for Rule 8.05(g), regardless ofwhethertherearerunnerspresentornot, isaball.This isaninstanceinwhichanillegalpitch,byLittleLeague(Major)/MinorLeaguedefinition,can occur without runners on base. Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League:With runners on base, Rule 8.05(g) ispenalizedwithabalk;withnorunnersonbase,Rule8.05(g)ispenalizedwithaball.(Seeexceptionsin“PENALTY.”)

(h) thepitcherunnecessarilydelaysthegame;

(i) thepitcher,withouthavingtheball,standsonorastridethepitcher’splateorwhileofftheplatefeintsapitch;

(j) the pitcher, while touching the plate, accidentally or intentionally dropstheball;

(k) the pitcher, while giving an intentional base on balls, pitches when thecatcherisnotinthecatcher’sbox;

(l) Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeagueonly:Thepitcher,after coming to a legal position, removes one hand from the ball otherthaninanactualpitch,orinthrowingtoabase;

(m) Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeagueonly:Thepitcherdeliversthepitchfromthesetpositionwithoutcomingtoastop.

NOTE 1: Little League (Major) and Minor League - 8.05(l) and 8.05(m)shallnotbeenforcedatanytime.

NOTE2:Abatterhitbyapitchshallbeawardedfirstbasewithoutreferencetotheillegalpitch.

PENALTY FOR AN ILLEGAL PITCH: Little League (Major)/MinorLeague:Theballisdeadandnorunnerswilladvance.Thepitchshallbecalleda ball even if the pitch is not actually thrown.EXCEPTION: If the pitch isdelivered and a play follows the illegal pitch, the play shall be allowed tocontinueasadelayeddeadball.Uponcompletionoftheplay,themanageroftheoffensemayadvisetheplateumpireofadecisiontodeclinetheillegalpitchpenaltyandaccepttheplay.Suchelectionshallbemadeimmediatelyattheendoftheplay.However,ifthebatterhitstheballandreachesfirstbasesafely,andif all base-runners advance at least one base on the action resulting from thebattedball, theplayproceedswithout reference to the illegalpitch.When anillegalpitchiscalled,regardlessofwhetherthepitchiscompletedornotbythepitcher,apitchwillalwaysbechargedtothepitcher’spitchcount.(Rule2.00Definitions:Pitch)NOTE: Under no circumstances shall a balk be called inLittleLeague(Major)orMinorLeague.

PENALTY FOR A BALK: The balk applies only to Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League. The ball is dead, and each runner shalladvanceonebasewithoutliabilitytobeputoutunlessthebatterreachesfirstonahit,anerror,abaseonballs,ahitbatter,orotherwise,andallotherrunnersadvanceat leastonebase inwhichcasetheplayproceedswithoutreferencetothebalk.Whenabalkiscalledandthepitchisdelivereditwillbeconsideredneitheraballnorstrikeunlessthepitchisballfour(4)awardingthebatterfirstbaseandforcingallrunnersonbasetoadvance.

Whenabalkiscalled,ifthepitchisdelivered,apitchshallbechargedagainstthe pitch count regardless of whether the batter put the pitch into play.However,onabalkthatiscalledonapickoffattemptorinaninstancethatthepitcherdoesnotdeliverthepitch,nopitchshallbechargedtothepitchcount.

NOTE:Umpires shouldbear inmind that thepurpose of the balk rule is toprevent the pitcher from deliberately deceiving the base runner. If there isdoubt in the umpire’s mind, the “intent” of the pitcher should govern.

However,certainspecificsshouldbeborneinmind:

(1) Straddlingthepitcher’splatewithouttheballistobeinterpretedasintenttodeceiveandruledabalk.

(2) Witharunneronfirstbaseandtherunnerattemptingtostealsecond,thepitchermaymake a complete turn,without hesitating toward first, andthrow to second. This is not to be interpreted as throwing to anunoccupiedbase.

A.R.1-Ifthepitcherviolates(a)through(m)inthisruleandthrowswildtoabase,therunnerorrunnersmayadvanceattheirownrisk.(Delayeddeadball.)

A.R. 2 - A runner who misses the first base to which that runner isadvancingandwho iscalledoutonappeal shallbeconsideredashavingadvancedonebaseforthepurposeofthisrule.

8.06-Thisrule,whichappliestoeachpitcherwhoentersagame,governsthevisitsofthemanagerorcoachtothepitcheratthemound.

(a) Amanagerorcoachmaycomeout once(MinorDivision:twice)inoneinning to visit with the pitcher, but the second time (MinorDivision:third time)out, theplayermustbe removedasapitcher.Example: If amanager visitsPitcherAonce in the first inning, thenmakes apitchingchangeinthesameinning,PitcherBwouldbeallowed one visit in thatinningbeforebeingremovedonthe secondvisit.

(b) Amanagerorcoachmaycomeout twice(MinorDivision: three times)inonegametovisitwiththepitcher,butthe thirdtime(MinorDivision:fourthtime)out,theplayermustberemovedasapitcher.Example:Ifamanager visits Pitcher A twice in the first three innings, then makes apitching change in the fourth inning, Pitcher B would be allowed twovisitsinthatgamebeforebeingremovedonthe thirdvisit,subjecttothelimitsin(a)above.

NOTE: A pitcher moving to a different position and returning as thepitcher of record shall retain the number of visits from their previousappearanceaspitcher.Tocalculate thenumberofvisits forapitcher,allvisits,regardlessofthepitcherbeingremovedandreturnedtothepitcher’sposition,shallbeapplied.

(c) Amanager or coachmay conferwith any other player(s), including thecatcher, during the visit with the pitcher. A manager or coach who isgrantedatimeouttotalktoanydefensiveplayerwillbechargedwithavisittothepitcher.

A.R.1-Whenamanagerrequeststimeouttomakeapitchingchange,itshallnotbeconsideredavisittothepitcherprovidedthemanagermakesthe pitching substitution prior to speaking to any defensive player.Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior: This applies when apitcher moves to another position and returns as a pitcher later in thesamegame.

A.R.2-Aconferencewiththepitcheroranyotherfieldertoevaluatetheplayer’s condition after an injury shall not be considered a visit for thepurposesofthisrule.Themanagerorcoachshouldadvisetheumpireofsuchaconference,andtheumpireshouldmonitortheconference.

Rule9.00TheUmpire

9.01-

(a) Theleaguepresidentshallappointoneormoreadultumpirestoofficiateateach leaguegame.Theumpire shallbe responsible for theconductofthe game in accordance with these official rules and for maintainingdisciplineandorderontheplayingfieldduringthegame.

NOTE1:Plateumpiremustwearmask,shinguards,andchestprotector.Male umpire must wear protective cup. NOTE 2: It is highlyrecommended all umpires attach a “dangling” type throat protector totheirmask.

(b) Each umpire is the representative of the league and of Little LeagueInternational,andisauthorizedandrequiredtoenforcealloftheserules.Each umpire has authority to order a player, coach,manager, or leagueofficer to do or refrain from doing anything which affects theadministeringoftheserulesandtoenforcetheprescribedpenalties.

(c) Eachumpirehasauthoritytoruleonanypointnotspecificallycoveredintheserules.

(d) Each umpire has authority to disqualify any player, coach,manager, orsubstitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct orlanguage,andtoejectsuchdisqualifiedpersonfromtheplayingfield.Ifanumpiredisqualifiesaplayerwhileaplayisinprogress,thedisqualificationshallnottakeeffectuntilnofurtheractionispossibleinthatplay.

NOTE:Thelocalleaguehastheoptiontoadoptthisruleapplication.Thestealingandrelayingofsignstoalert thebatterofpitchselectionand/orlocation isunsportsmanlikebehavior. If, in the judgmentof theumpire,this behavior is occurring, those responsible including any player(s),coach(es),and/ormanagershallbeejectedfromthegame.

(e) Amanager, coach,orplayer shallnot leave theirposition in the fieldorbenchareaduringa fightorphysicalconfrontation;amanagerorcoachwho attempts to prevent a fight or restore order, in the umpire’sjudgment,isnotinviolationofthisrule.

PENALTY: The umpire shall eject the offender(s) from the gameimmediately.FailuretocomplywiththeejectionmayresultintheumpiresuspendingthegameandreferringittotheBoardofDirectorsforfurtheraction.

(f) Allumpireshaveauthorityattheirdiscretiontoejectfromtheplayingfield(1) any person whose duties permit that person’s presence on the field,such as ground crew members, photographers, newsmen, broadcastingcrewmembers,etc.,and(2)anyspectatororotherpersonnotauthorizedtobeontheplayingfield.

(g) Umpiresmayorderbothteamsintotheirdugoutsandsuspendplayuntilsuchtimeasleagueofficialsdealwithunrulyspectators.Failureofleagueofficials to adequatelyhandle anunruly spectator can result in thegameremainingsuspendeduntilalaterdate.

9.02-

(a) Anyumpire’sdecisionwhichinvolves judgment,suchas,butnot limitedto,whetherabattedballisfairorfoul,whetherapitchisastrikeoraball,orwhetherarunnerissafeorout,isfinal.Noplayer,manager,coach,orsubstituteshallobjecttoanysuchjudgmentdecisions.

(b) Ifthereisreasonabledoubtthatanyumpire’sdecisionmaybeinconflictwiththerules,themanagermayappealthedecisionandaskthatacorrectrulingbemade.Suchappealshallbemadeonlytotheumpirewhomadetheprotesteddecision.

(c) Ifadecisionisappealed,theumpiremakingthedecisionmayaskanotherumpire for informationbeforemakinga finaldecision.Noumpireshallcriticize,seektoreverse,orinterferewithanotherumpire’sdecisionunlessaskedtodosobytheumpiremakingit.

(d) Noumpiremaybereplacedduringagameunlessinjuredorill.9.03-

(a) Ifthere isonlyoneumpire,thatumpiremustbeanadultandshallhavecomplete jurisdiction in administering the rules. This umpire may takeany position on the playing field which will enable said umpire todischargeallduties(usuallybehindthecatcher,butsometimesbehindthepitcheriftherearerunners.)

(b) Iftherearetwoormoreumpires,oneshallbedesignatedUmpire-in-Chiefandtheothersfieldumpiresoraplateumpire.

(c) The Umpire-in-Chief may be a plate umpire or a field umpire. TheUmpire-in-Chief’sduties,inadditiontoanyfieldorplateduties,shallbeto:(1) takefullchargeof,andberesponsiblefor,theproperconductofthe

game;(2) make all decisions except those commonly reserved for the other

fieldumpiresorplateumpire;and(3) announceanyspecialgroundrules.

(d) Ifnoadultumpireisavailableforagame,andnon-adultumpiresareusedexclusively for that game, the localLittleLeaguemust assignanadult asGame Coordinator, or the game cannot be played. The GameCoordinatormustnotbeamanagerorcoachofeitherteaminthegame,andcannotbeassignedasGameCoordinatorformorethanonegameatatime.TheGameCoordinator’sdutiesshallbe:(1) TobeincludedinthepregamemeetingasnotedinRule4.01;(2) Toremainatthegameatalltimes,includingbetweenhalf-innings,

inapositiontoseeallactionsonthefieldandincloseproximitytothe field (not in any enclosure). If, for some reason, the GameCoordinatorisnotpresentorisunabletoperformhis/herdutiesforany reason, the game must be suspended until the GameCoordinator returns, or until a new adult Game Coordinator ispresent and assumes the duties of Game Coordinator for theremainderofthegame;

(3) To oversee the conduct of all players, managers, coaches, andumpiresinthegame;

(4) Tohave the authority to disqualify anyplayer, coach,manager, orsubstitute for objecting to the decisions of an umpire, forunsportsmanlike conduct or language, or for any of the reasonsenumerated in these Playing Rules, and to eject such disqualifiedpersonfromtheplayingfield.IftheGameCoordinatordisqualifiesaplayerwhileaplayisinprogress,thedisqualificationshallnottakeeffectuntilnofurtheractionispossibleinthatplay;

(5) Tohavethesoleabilitytojudgeastowhetherandwhenplayshallbe

suspendedduring a gamebecause of inclementweather conditionsortheunfitconditionoftheplayingfield;astowhetherandwhenplay shallbe resumedafter such suspension;andas towhetherandwhenagameshallbe terminatedafter suchsuspension.SaidGameCoordinatorshallnotcallthegameuntilatleastthirtyminutesafterplayassuspended.TheGameCoordinatormaycontinuesuspensionaslongasthereisanychancetoresumeplay.(ThissupersedesRule3.10.)

A.R. -TheGameCoordinator shouldnot interrupt or stop a gameuntil all play and action ends. At that time, theGameCoordinatorcanalerttheplateumpiretostopthegame,andatthattimeenforceanypartof9.03(d).

9.04-

(a) The plate umpire shall stand behind the catcher. This umpire usually isdesignatedastheUmpire-in-Chief.Theplateumpire’sdutiesshallbeto:(1) callandcountballsandstrikes;(2) callanddeclarefairballsandfoulsexceptthosecommonlycalledby

fieldumpires;(3) makealldecisionon thebatter except those specifically reserved to

theUmpire-in-Chief,orfieldumpire;(4) inform the official scorer of the official batting order, and any

changesinthelineupsandbattingorder,onrequest.

(b) A fieldumpiremay takeanypositionon theplaying fieldbest suited tomakeimpendingdecisionsonthebases.Afieldumpire’sdutiesshallbeto:(1) make alldecisionson thebases except those specifically reserved to

theUmpire-in-Chief,ortheplateumpire;(2) take concurrent jurisdiction with the Umpire-in-Chief in calling

“Time,” illegal pitches, Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League: balks, or defacement ordiscolorationoftheballbyanyplayer;

(3) aid the Umpire-in-Chief in every manner in enforcing the rules,excepting thepower to forfeit thegame, shallhave equal authoritywith theUmpire-in-Chief inadministeringandenforcing the rulesandmaintainingdiscipline.

(c) Ifdifferentdecisionsshouldbemadeononeplaybydifferentumpires,theUmpire-in-Chief shall call all the umpires into consultation, with nomanagerorplayerpresent.Afterconsultation, theUmpire-in-Chief shalldeterminewhichdecisionshallprevail,basedonwhichumpirewasinthebest position and which decision was most likely correct. Play shallproceedasifonlythefinaldecisionhadbeenmade.

9.05-

(a) Theumpireshallreporttotheleaguepresidentwithin24hoursaftertheend of a game all violations of rules and other incidents worthy ofcomment,includingthedisqualificationofanymanager,coach,orplayer,andthereasonstherefore.

(b) Whenanymanager,coach,orplayerisdisqualifiedforaflagrantoffensesuch as the use of obscene or indecent language, or an assault upon anumpire, manager, coach, or player, the umpire shall forward fullparticulars to the league president within 24 hours after the end of thegame.

(c) After receiving the umpire’s report that amanager, coach, or player hasbeendisqualified,the leaguepresidentshallrequiresuchmanager,coach,orplayertoappearbeforeatleastthreemembersoftheBoardofDirectorstoexplaintheirconduct.Inthecaseofaplayer,themanagershallappearwiththeplayerinthecapacityofanadvisor.ThemembersoftheBoardpresent at themeeting shall impose suchpenalty as they feel is justified.NOTE:TheBoardmayimposesuchpenaltiesthatitfeelsarewarranted,butmaynotlessentherequirementsofRule4.07.

9.06-Umpiresshallnotwearshoeswithmetalspikesorcleats.

IMPORTANT

Carry yourRulebook. It is better to consult the rules and hold up the gamelong enough to solve a problem than to have a game protested and possiblyreplayed.

TournamentRulesandGuidelinesLittleLeagueBaseball®,8-to10-YearOldDivision,9-to11-Year-OldDivision,Intermediate(50-70)Division,Junior

League,andSeniorLeagueBaseballPointsofEmphasisinBoldItalic

TournamentplaystartedinLittleLeaguein1947.Conductoftournamentplayby District Administrators began in 1956 following the first Little LeagueInternational Congress. Today, responsibility for scheduling and supervising allDistricttournamentgamescomesunderjurisdictionoftheDistrictAdministrator.LittleLeagueInternationalhastherighttoappointTournamentDirectorsatotherlevelsoftournamentplay.

TheTournaments of Little League have grown year by year until today theyhave become the outstanding, in fact, the only exposure that themajority of thepublicsees.Inmanycases,theyarethecriterionbywhichLittleLeagueisjudged.Proper conduct at tournament time imposes a large responsibility upon allconcerned. Good judgment and exemplary disciplines are demanded if LittleLeaguetournamentsofthefuturearetoremainworthwhileinthepublicesteem.

TheLittle LeagueBaseballTournament, 8- to 10-Year-OldDivisionBaseballTournament,9-to11-Year-OldDivisionBaseballTournament,Intermediate(50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,andSeniorLeagueTournamentsareauthorizedbytheLittleLeagueInternationalBoardofDirectors.Leagueswhichexercise theoptiontoparticipateinTournamentPlaymustpledgetheywilldosowithfullknowledgeoftherulesandinagreementthattheruleswillbeupheld.

RULES:Exceptwherenoted in theseTournamentRules andGuidelines, theLittle LeagueBaseballOfficial Regulations and PlayingRuleswill be used in theconduct of the 8- to 10-Year-Old Division Tournament, the 9- to 11-Year-OldDivision Tournament, the Little League Baseball Tournament, the Intermediate(50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,andSeniorLeagueTournaments.

8-to10-Year-OldDivision&9-to11-Year-OldDivision:Theobjectiveofthe8-to10-Year-OldDivisionand9-to11-Year-OldDivisionTournamentistoprovideeight-,nine-,andten-year-oldplayers,andnine-,ten-,andeleven-year-oldplayers, the opportunity to participate in a baseball tournament at the District,

Sectional, and State levels at the conclusion of the regular season. Leagues arestrongly encouraged to place the maximum number of players (14) on theTournamentAffidavit,therebygivingmoreplayerstheopportunitytoparticipate.

ResponsibilityandChainofCommandItshouldbeclearlyunderstoodbyTournamentDirectorsandleaguepresidents

thatoperationoftheannualtournamentsinLittleLeaguecomeunderadifferentauthorityandjurisdictionfromthatnormallyobservedduringtheplayingseason.Itis,infact,awholenewballgame.Oncethetournamentseasonstarts,authorityisvestedsolelyintheTournamentCommitteeatWilliamsport.

There will be no waivers, resorting to local rules, or other variation unlessgrantedexplicitlyfromWilliamsport.Toadministerthetournamentproperlyandscaledownthousandsofteamstotwofinalists inthelimitedtimeaffordedbythetournament season is an undertaking requiring considerable discipline.Once thetournament starts, it must proceed without interruption. If protests or disputesoccur which cannot be settled by the umpires or TournamentDirector throughimmediate and concise applicationof the rules, an appealmustbemade throughproperchannelspromptlytopreventamajorblockageorlossofmomentum.

Revocationof tournamentprivilegesor forfeitureofa tournamentgamemaybedecidedonlybytheTournamentCommitteeatWilliamsport.Shouldaproblemarise that cannot be resolved while a game is in progress, the game must besuspended by theUmpire-in-Chief and the problem referred immediately to theTournamentDirector.Ifnotresolved,itmustbereferredtotheRegionalDirector.If still unresolved, it will be referred to the Tournament Committee inWilliamsport.IftheTournamentCommitteedeemsanyplayertobeineligible,byleague age, residency or school attendance, participation in other programs, orparticipation in less than sixty (60) percent of the regular season games, it mayresult in forfeiture of tournament game(s), and/or suspension or removal ofpersonnel from tournament play, and/or suspension or removal of personnel orteamsfromfurtherLittleLeagueactivities,and/orsuspensionorrevocationofthelocal league’s charter. These actions can only be taken by the TournamentCommitteeinWilliamsport.

The Tournament Committee and the individual Regional Directors mayappointagents toacton theirbehalf, andanyperson soappointed shallhave theauthority toactas,andexercise thedutiesof, theTournamentCommitteeor theindividualRegionalDirectors.

TheTournamentCommitteealsoreserves theright in its solediscretiontoimposeanypenaltiesif,initsjudgment,anyplayer,manager,coach,umpire,orother volunteer conducts him/herself in anymanner, on or off the field, thatdoes not positively reflect the high standard Little League holds forsportsmanship, citizenship, and decorum. This includes displays ofunsportsmanlike conduct, “making a travesty of the game,” or violating anyrules, regulations, or policies contained herein during the game, at the gamesite,atanyotherlocationortimerelatedtotheInternationalTournament.TheCommitteealsoreserves therightto imposeanypenaltytheCommitteedeemsappropriate, if the committee determines action is necessary to correct asituationbrought to itsattention, regardlessof the sourceof that information.ThedecisionoftheTournamentCommitteeisfinalandbinding.

Knowledgeof the rulesmustbeguaranteedbefore aTournamentDirector isdeclared qualified. All Tournament Directors will undergo a thorough andinstructive briefing session prior to taking on their duties,must signify that theyunderstandtherules,andregardlessofpersonalfeelings,theyareinfullagreementandcaninterpretthemproperly.AtthetimeoftheDistricttournamentmeeting,itwill be required that each league president or the representative in attendancesignify that the league and tournament team managing personnel areknowledgeable of Tournament Rules and are in full agreement with theseconditions.

SelectionofTournamentTeams(RecommendedMethod)Little League would gain immeasurably in esteem of the public if all

tournament teams were selected by the players themselves. Players relish thechallengeofcompetition,buttheiranxietytoexcel is inbalancewithanintuitiverespectandadmirationforteammateandopponentalikewhodemonstratesuperiorabilityandskill.1. It isnotrequiredthatplayersbeselectedforthepositiontheyoccupyduring

the regular season. For example, a pitcher who is also a good outfielder orinfielder may be placed on the roster and used in whatever position themanagerdeemstobeofadvantage.

2. Tournamentteamcandidatesshouldbeselectedupontheirplayingabilityandeligibility. The roster should include sufficient pitching strength to meettournamentschedules.

3. ThefollowingplanwaspresentedtotheInternationalCongress,Washington,

D.C., 1965, as a guideline, taken from the experience of the InternationalAdvisory Council. The principle is to have all components of a leaguedetermineandparticipate infairanddemocraticselectionofthetournamentteam. This would eliminate many of the complaints, abuses, pressures, andcharges of favoritism which are directed toward the league president. Thefollowinggroupsshouldeachselectitstournamentteam.

Group1-PlayersGroup2-LeagueOfficersGroup3-TeamManagersGroup4-TeamCoachesGroup5-VolunteerUmpires

Everyplayerontheeligibleteamsisentitledtovote.EachgroupsubmitsitslistofplayersatameetingoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheleague.Thenamesaretoberead and counted from each of the groups, and the players in the order of totalvotesreceivedwillbecomeeligibleforthetournamentteam.

Wheremore thanoneplayerhasanequalnumberofvotes toqualify for thelastpositionorpositions,finalselectionshouldbemadebyamajorityvoteoftheBoardofDirectorsatthetimeofthemeeting.

NOTE:Methodof selection is tobedeterminedbythe local leagueBoardofDirectors.

TournamentOrganizationTeams

Each chartered league shall be eligible to enter a team. Alternates are notauthorized.

(NOTE:Inthe8-to10-Year-OldDivisionand9-to11-Year-OldDivision,aleaguemayentermorethanonetournamentteamwiththeDistrictAdministrator’sapproval.)

Where two or more charters have combined to form a single program, atournament team must be selected for each charter composed of players fromwithin its own chartered area. Exceptions can only be made by the CharterCommittee.

TournamentteamsandEligibilityAffidavitshallconsistof,andmustbelimitedto,amaximumoffourteen(14)players,one(1)manager,andamaximumoftwo(2)coaches.

Senior League: Teams and Eligibility Affidavit shall consist of, andmust belimitedto,amaximumofsixteen(16)players,one(1)manager,andamaximumoftwo(2)coaches.

ManagersandCoachesTheDistrictAdministratororDistrictStaffshallnotserveasmanagerorcoach.

The league president may be eligible for selection by the local league Board ofDirectorstocoachormanagewithwrittenapprovalfromtheirrespectiveDistrictAdministrator.

Little League: The manager and coach(es) shall be regular season teammanagersand/orcoachesfromtheLittleLeagueBaseball(Major)Division.

8-to10-Division&9-to11-YearOldDivision:Themanagerandcoach(es)shall be regular season team managers and/or coaches from the Little LeagueBaseball(Major)DivisionorMinorLeagueDivision.

Intermediate (50-70) Division: The manager and coach(es) shall be regularseasonteammanagersand/orcoachesfromtheIntermediate(50-70)Division.

Junior League: The manager and coach(es) shall be regular season teammanagersand/orcoachesfromtheJuniorDivisionorSeniorDivision.

Senior League: The manager and coach(es) shall be regular season team

managersand/orcoachesfromtheJuniorDivisionorSeniorDivision.Managers/CoachesintheDugout–Ifatournamentteamhastwelve(12)or

more eligibleplayers inuniformat thegame site at the startof a game, then themaximum of three (3) adults who are named on the affidavit (or authorizedreplacementsasnotedontheaffidavit)willbepermittedtoactasmanager/coachesfor that game.However, if a tournament team has eleven (11) or fewer eligibleplayersinuniformatthegamesiteatthestartofagame,thenamaximumoftwo(2)adultsmustbenamedatthestartofthegameasmanagerandcoach.Thetwonamed adults must be listed on the affidavit, or must be authorized temporaryreplacementsasnotedontheaffidavit.Ifthereisathirdadultlistedontheaffidavit,that adult isnotpermitted tobe in thedugoutoron the fieldduring thatgame.NOTE: Base coaches may be adults and/or players provided at least one adultmanagerorcoachremainsinthedugout.See4.05(b).

UmpiresTheTournamentDirectorshallhavefullresponsibilityforprovidingvolunteer

LittleLeagueumpiresfortournamentplay.Umpiresfromleaguesinvolvedinthegameshouldnotbeassigned.TheDistrictAdministratorshallnotumpire.

There should be at least two umpires in each game.More are recommendedwhenavailable.

ThedesignatedUmpire-in-Chiefforeachgamemustbeanadult.

TournamentEligibilityAffidavitIt shall be the league president’s responsibility to review and certify the birth

records (league age) by viewing the original birth record and residence or schoolattendance(asdefinedbyLittleLeagueBaseball,Incorporated)ofallplayers.Whentheleaguefinallydecidesonthemakeupoftheteam,namesmustbeenteredontheleague’sEligibilityAffidavit.OncetheDistrictAdministratorcertifiestheEligibilityAffidavit,thetournamentteamwillberequiredtohaveinitspossession:1. theEligibilityAffidavit;2. amap, signed, anddatedby the leaguepresident andDistrictAdministrator,

showing the actual boundaries of the league, with locations noted for theresidencesoftheparentorlegalguardian(court-appointed)orlocationoftheschoolforeveryparticipantnamedontheaffidavit;

3. a tournament verification form for each player; NOTE: Players whoestablished “residence” or “school attendance” for regular season and/or

tournament in a prior season using the Tournament Player Verificationform, and can produce the formwith proper proofs and signatures, willNOTneedtocompleteanewTournamentPlayerVerificationform.

4. three or more documents to determine residency of the parent(s) or legalguardian (court-appointed) or a document to support schoolattendance/enrollmentforeachplayernamedonthetournamentaffidavit;

5. waivers[i.e.II(d),IV(h),CharterCommittee,etc.]IMPORTANT:Alternatesarenotauthorized.Theyshallnotaccompanythe

teamandshallnotbelistedontheEligibilityAffidavit.EligibilityAffidavitmustbecertifiedbytheDistrictAdministratororhisorher

designated appointee and presented by the team manager to the TournamentDirectorbeforeeverygame.EachTournamentteammusthavetwelve(12)eligibleplayers for the District Administrator to certify. EXCEPTION: A DistrictAdministratormay certify the Eligibility Affidavit for those teams that provide ajustifiable reason for not having twelve (12) players. NOTE: The EligibilityAffidavitbecomesofficialoncetheteamplaysitsfirsttournamentgame.

PlayerParticipationInOtherProgramsOnce Tournament team practice commences, subject to the provisions of

“TournamentTeamPractice,” player participation in other programs during theInternational Tournament is permitted, subject to the specific provisions ofRegulationI(g)andRegulationIV(a)NOTE2.

ReleaseofNamesThereleaseofnamesofplayersselectedforthetournamentteamshallnotbe

madebeforeJune1,andnotuntiltheavailabilityandeligibilityofallprospectiveteammembershavebeenestablished.(TheLittleLeaguegroupaccidentinsuranceprogramunderwrittenbyanAIGmembercompanyfortournamentteamswillnotgointoeffectuntilJune1.)

ViolationofthisrulemaybecauseforrevocationoftournamentprivilegebytheTournamentCommittee.

LeagueEligibilityInorderforaLittleLeagueprogramtobeeligibletoenterateamorteamsinto

theInternationalTournament(including8-to10-Year-OldDivisionand9-to11-Year-OldDivision)thefollowingmustbeaccomplishedasindicated:

1) The league must be chartered in an age appropriate division(s) for which itwishestoenteratournamentteam(s),nolaterthan June1,2019.Examples:CharteredinLittleLeague(Majors)toenteraMajorDivisionteam(10-to12-year-olds); chartered in Senior League to enter a Junior or Senior LeagueDivisionteam,etc.

2) Theleaguemusthavescheduledandplayed,ataminimum,a12-game [SeniorLeague:Ten(10)game] (per team) regular season, exclusiveofplayoffs andtournament games, for each division, or age appropriate division, enteringtournament prior to the first game in their respective tournament. SeeReg.VII.NOTE1:Forfeitedgamesshallnotcounttowardsthe12-game[SeniorLeague: Ten (10)-game] regular season.NOTE 2: For Junior Tournamenteligibility,SeniorLeagueplayers leagueage13and14musthaveplayedinaminimumofeight(8)RegularSeasongames.

3) Allwaiverrequests(fortheleague,team,player,manager,and/orcoach)ofanykindmustbesubmittedandapprovednotlaterthanJune1,2019.

4) TeamnumberrevisionsandfeesincurredbytheleaguemustbepaidinfullbyJune1,2019.

5) AllcombinedteamandinterleagueplayrequeststhatmayinvolvetournamentplaymustbesubmittedandapprovednotlaterthanJune1,2019.

Failuretomeetanyofthelistedrequirementscouldresult inateamorteamsbeing declared ineligible by the Tournament Committee at Little LeagueInternational.

PlayerEligibilityPlayers are eligible for Tournament Play, provided they meet the criteria

establishedbytheLittleLeague“ResidencyandSchoolAttendancePlayerEligibilityRequirement,”“PlayerParticipationInOtherPrograms,”andthefollowing:

8-to10-Year-OldDivision-AnyplayerLeagueAge8,9,or10,withamateurstatus,whohasparticipatedasaneligibleplayerin60percent(60%)oftheregularseasongamesbythestartofTournamentPlayintheirrespectiveDistrict,withtheexceptionoftheschoolbaseballseason,ona:

1. LittleLeagueBaseball(Major)Divisionteam,or;2. MinorLeagueBaseballteam.9- to 11-Year-Old Division - Any player League Age 9, 10, or 11, with

amateurstatus,whohasparticipatedasaneligibleplayerin60percent(60%)oftheregular seasongamesby the startofTournamentPlay in their respectiveDistrict,withtheexceptionoftheschoolbaseballseason,ona:

1. LittleLeagueBaseball(Major)Divisionteam,or;2. MinorLeagueBaseballteam.LittleLeague(Major)Division-AnyplayerLeagueAge10,11,or12,with

amateurstatus,whohasparticipatedasaneligibleplayerin60percent(60%)oftheregular season games (Special Games may NOT be counted toward thisrequirement)bythestartofTournamentPlayintheirrespectiveDistrict,withtheexceptionoftheschoolbaseballseason,ona:

1. LittleLeagueBaseball(Major)Divisionteam,or;2. Intermediate(50-70)DivisionBaseballteam.Intermediate (50-70)Division –AnyplayerLeagueAge11,12,or13,with

amateurstatus,whohasparticipatedasaneligibleplayerin60percent(60%)oftheregularseasongames(SpecialGamesmaybecountedtowardthisrequirement-SeeRegulationIX) in the Intermediate (50-70)Divisionby the startofTournamentPlayintheirrespectiveDistrict,withtheexceptionoftheschoolbaseballseason.

JuniorLeague-AnyplayerLeagueAge12,13,or14,withamateurstatus,whohas participated as an eligible player in 60 percent (60%) of the regular seasongames (SpecialGamesmaybecounted toward this requirement -SeeRegulationIX)bythestartofTournamentPlayintheirrespectiveDistrict,withtheexceptionofthemiddleschool,juniorhighschool,orhighschoolbaseballseason,ona:

1. JuniorLeagueBaseballTeam,or;2. SeniorLeagueBaseballTeam. [ForJuniorTournamenteligibility,Senior

Leagueplayersmusthaveplayedinaminimumofeight(8)regularseasongames or 60 percent (60%) of the regular season games, whichever isgreater.]

SeniorLeague-AnyplayerLeagueAge13,14,15,or16,withamateurstatus,whohasparticipatedasaneligibleplayerin60percent(60%)oftheregularseasongames (SpecialGamesmaybecounted toward this requirement -SeeRegulationIX)bythestartofTournamentPlayintheirrespectiveDistrict,withtheexceptionofthemiddleschool,juniorhighschoolorhighschoolbaseballseason,ona:

1. SeniorLeagueBaseballTeam,or;2. JuniorLeagueBaseballTeam.

EXCEPTION:ThelocalleagueBoardofDirectorsmaypermitaplayertobeeligibleforselection,whodoesnotmeetthe60percent(60%)requirement,iftheyprovideaphysician’snotedocumentinganinjuryorillnesspriortoorduringthecurrentseasonprohibitinghis/herparticipationandsuchnotereleasestheplayerforthebalanceoftheRegularSeasonand/orTournamentPlay.

NOTE1: Forfeited games shall not count towards a team’s12-game [SeniorLeague:Ten(10)-game]regularseasonnortowardsanyplayer’s60%participation.

NOTE2:Consistentwithamanager’sabilitytoconducttheaffairsofhisorherteam, a manager may disqualify a player from the team for the current season,subject toBoardofDirectors approval, if theplayer repeatedlymissespracticeorgames.

NOTE3:TheSeniorLeagueandJuniorLeagueTournamentsaredividedbyage,withoutregardtotheregularseasondivisioninwhichaplayerparticipates,asnotedabove.

CONDITION 1: Participation must be within the chartered league/districtnamed on the Eligibility Affidavit unless written approval is granted by therespectiveRegionalDirectorandCharterCommittee.

CONDITION2:Aplayerwhoisnotabletoparticipateinanumberoflocalleague regular seasongamesbecauseofparticipation ina schoolbaseballprogramwillreceiveanadjustmentontheminimumparticipationingamesrequiredunderthisrule.

EXAMPLE:If,foranygivendivision,TeamAplayed20regularseasongamesbeforeJune15,andaplayermissed10gamesbecauseofparticipationinaschoolbaseballprogram,thatplayerisrequiredtohaveparticipatedinonlysix(6)regularseasongamestobeeligiblefortheTournamentTeam.

CONDITION3:Aplayermaybenamedto the rosterof,andpracticewith,onlyONE Little League International Tournament Team.Once the affidavit issigned by the local league president, player agent, andDistrictAdministrator (ortheir representatives), the players listed on the affidavit shall not be eligible toparticipate on any other Little League International Tournament Team for thecurrentyear.

Baseball players league age 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14may be eligible forselection tomultiple tournament teams.Theseplayersmayonlybe selected toonetournamentteam.Undernocircumstancesmaytheseplayersbechosenfor,practicewith,orparticipatewithmorethanonetournamentteam.

ViolationofthisrulemaybecauseforrevocationoftournamentprivilegebytheTournamentCommittee.

TournamentRequirementforNon-CitizensAparticipantwhoisnotacitizenofthecountryinwhichhe/shewishestoplay,

butmeetsresidencyorschoolattendancerequirementsasdefinedbyLittleLeague,mayparticipateinthatcountryif:1. his/hervisaallowsthatparticipanttoremaininthatcountryforaperiodofat

leastoneyear,or;2. theprevailinglawsallowthatparticipanttoremaininthatcountryforatleast

oneyear,or;3. theparticipanthasanestablishedbonafideresidenceinthatcountryforatleast

twoyearspriortothestartoftheregularseason.Exceptions can only be made by action of the Charter Committee inWilliamsport.

InsuranceAccident:Aleagueshallnotbeacceptedfortournamentplayunlesscoveredby

accident insurance,which includes tournament play. It is strongly recommendedthat a medical release for each player on the Affidavit be carried by the teammanager.

Liability: Liability Insurance must be carried by the league on whose fieldtournaments are played as well as all leagues who participate in the tournament.Minimum coverage of $1,000,000 single limit, bodily injury, and propertydamage. The policy must include coverage for claims arising out of athleticparticipants.

Ifinsuranceispurchasedlocally,acopyofthepolicymustbeonfileatLittleLeagueInternational.

ReplacementofPlayer,Manager,orCoachAnyplayer,manager,orcoachlistedontheEligibilityAffidavitwhoisunable

toparticipatebecauseofinjury,illness,vacation,orotherjustifiablereasonmaybereplacedbyanothereligibleperson.Ifaplayer,manager,orcoachisreplaced,thatpersonmaynotbereturnedtotheTournamentAffidavit.Permanentreplacementsmustbefromtheleague’sregularseasonteamsandshallberecordedandapprovedbytheDistrictAdministratororTournamentDirectorinthespaceprovidedonthe

back of theEligibilityAffidavit.Exception: If amanager or coach is unable toattendagameforajustifiablereason,aTournamentDirectorcouldapproveatemporary replacement as outlined in the Little League Tournament TeamEligibility Affidavit. Temporary replacement of a manager or coach must beenteredontheEligibilityAffidavit.Amanagerorcoachwho isejected fromagamemaynotbereplacedfortheteam’snextphysicallyplayedgame.(SeeRule4.07)

PlayingEquipmentThe dimensions and other specifications of all playing equipment usedmust

conform to those set forth in the Little League, Intermediate (50-70) Division,Junior League, and Senior League Baseball Playing Rules except for those notedbelow:

Everymemberoftheteammustwearaconventionaluniformwhichincludesshirt,pants,socks,andcap.Thismaybearegularseasonuniform.

Each team must provide at least six (6) [7 for Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague]NOCSAEapprovedsafetyhelmetswithwarninglabels. The batter, [all base runners, on-deck batter for Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League], and player base coaches must wear approvedhelmets.Allmaleplayersmustwearathleticsupporters.Catchers(male)mustwearthemetal,fibre,orplastictypecup.

Catchersmustwear amaskwith (NOCSAE)approvedcatchershelmet (skullcap type are not acceptable) and “dangling” type throat guard during practice,infield/outfield,pitcherwarm-up,andgames.

Allcatchersmustwearapprovedchestprotectorandshinguards.Catchersmustwear approved long or short model chest protectors. Shoes with metal cleats orspikes shallnotbewornbyplayers,managers, coaches,orumpires. Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:Playersmaywearshoeswithmetalspikes.

SchedulesEachDistrictAdministratormustfinalizetournamentschedules two(2)weeks

priortothestartofthetournamentor June15(whicheverisearliest).Schedulesforeach level (District, Section,Division, State, Regional)must utilize Little LeagueInternational approved single elimination brackets, double elimination brackets,modifieddouble eliminationbrackets, orpoolplay/elimination formatwithpoolplaytiebreakerformatasnotedinthissection.Allothertournamentformatsmust

beapprovedbytheTournamentCommittee.NOTE:SchedulesshallnotbealteredonceatournamentstartswithoutTournamentCommitteeapproval.

A.R. - ADistrict Administratormay utilize themodified double eliminationformat for Tournament Play. Modified double elimination must use anapprovedLittleLeaguedoubleeliminationbracket,eliminatingthe“if”game.Noothermodificationareacceptable.

8-to10-Year-Old,9-to11-Year-Old,andLittleLeagueDivisions:A teammayplaytwogamesinonedaywiththeapprovaloftheRegionalDirector.

Intermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague:Teamsmayparticipateinamaximumoftwo(2)gamesinaday.

NOTE1:Inclementweathermaybejustificationtoreverttosingleeliminationinordertocompleteatournamentonschedule,withtheapprovaloftheRegionalDirector.NOTE 2: The 8- to 10- and 9- to 11-Year-OldDivisions advances toState level only. NOTE 3: Consult approved schedules for specific dates.Tournamentdatesmayvary.

TournamentTeamPracticeTry-outs, practices, or SpecialGames by tournament teams shall not be held

beforeJune1.TournamentteampracticemayonlytakeplaceagainstotherLittleLeague teams within the same or contiguous districts in the same division,providingsuchpracticeisdoneoutofuniform.Tournamentteampracticewithanon-LittleLeagueprogramand/orparticipationinanynon-LittleLeagueprogram,event, or game is subject to the specific provisions of Regulation I(g) andRegulationIX.(TheLittleLeaguegroupaccidentinsuranceprogramunderwrittenby anAIGmember company for tournament teamswill not go into effectuntilJune1.)

ViolationofthisrulemaybecauseforrevocationoftournamentprivilegesbytheTournamentCommittee.

SelectionofFieldsLocal leagues selected to host a Section, State, Division, Region, or World

SeriestournamentmusthaveanapprovedASAPsafetyplan.All games shall be played upon Little League fields approved by the

TournamentDirector.ExceptiontothisrulecanonlybemadewiththeconsentoftheRegionalDirector.

Fieldsmust be enclosedwith anoutfield fence.Outfield fences for theLittleLeague Division must be a maximum of 225 feet from home plate and aminimumof195feet;for8-to10-and9-to11-Divisions, amaximumof225feetandaminimumof180feet;forIntermediate(50-70)Division,amaximumof300feetandaminimumof225feet;forJuniorLeague,amaximumof350feetand aminimum of 250 feet; forSeniorLeague, amaximum of 420 feet and aminimumof280feet.TournamentDirectorsshouldnotpermitportableoutfieldfences to exceed 200 feet [250 feet for Intermediate (50-70)Division; and 300feetforJunior/SeniorLeagueBaseball].Conventionaldirtmoundsareapprovedfortournamentplay.ALittleLeagueapprovedartificialmoundispermittedattheDistrictlevel.ArequesttouseanartificialmoundfortheSectiontournamentleveland above may be submitted to the Tournament Committee in Williamsport(through the District Administrator/Tournament Director and Regional Office).An artificial mound must not be used at the Section level and above unlessapproved in writing by the Tournament Committee for a specific tournamentsite/level,andonlyforthecurrentyear.TheTournamentDirectororassistantshalljudgefitnessoftheplayingfieldbeforethegamestarts.

8-to10-Year-Old,9-to11-Year-Old,LittleLeagueDivisions:Theon-deckbatter’spositionisnotpermitted.

NOTE: For additional information about field selection see “PhysicalConditions.”

GamesUnderLightsGames under lights may be scheduled at all levels of tournament play. The

DistrictAdministratorhavingjurisdictionmustdeterminethatlightinginstallationsmeetminimumstandardsapprovedbyLittleLeagueInternational.

CurfewNoinningshallstartaftermidnightprevailingtime[12:30a.m.prevailingtime

forIntermediate (50-70)Division/JuniorLeague; 1:00 a.m.prevailing time forSeniorLeague].

NOTE1:An inningstarts themoment the thirdout ismadecompleting thepreviousinning.

NOTE2:NeitherTournamentDirectorsandofficialsnor tournament teamsare permitted to circumvent the curfews established above by continuing,suspendingandrestarting,orstartingagameaftercurfewhasbeenreachedandplay

is required to be terminated. If the curfew noted above occurs during a gamesuspendedinaccordancewithTournamentPlayingRule11,thatgamemustnotbecontinued after the curfew. It must either be resumed on a subsequent day, ordeclaredended,asdeterminedbyrule.

StartingTimeofGamesAgameshallnotbestartedunlesstheTournamentDirectororassistantjudges

thereisadequatetimetocompletethegamebeforedarknessorcurfew.

AdmissionChargeThereshallbenochargeforadmissiontoLittleLeague,8-to10-Year-Old,or

9-to11-Year-OldDivisionTournamentgames.Anadmissioncharge ispermittedforIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague.

ConditionsofTournamentPlayProtests

ThisrulereplacesRule4.19.Noprotestshallbeconsideredonadecisioninvolvinganumpire’s judgment.

Equipmentwhichdoesnotmeetspecificationsmustberemovedfromthegame.Protestshallbeconsideredonlywhenbasedon:

A. Theviolationorinterpretationofaplayingrule;Whenamanagerclaimsthatadecisionisinviolationoftheplayingrules,the

followingstepsmustbetaken:1. Aformal(verbal)protestmustbemadetotheUmpire-in-Chiefatonceby

themanagerorcoach.2. The Umpire-in-Chief must immediately call a conference of all umpires

workingthegame.3. If theproblemcannotberesolvedtothesatisfactionofthemanagers, the

Umpire-in-Chief shall be required to consult with the TournamentDirectororDistrictAdministrator.

4. If themanagers donot accept the decision of theTournamentDirector,eithermanagermay elect, without penalty, to discontinue play until thematter is referred to the Regional Headquarters. Either the Umpire-in-Chief, Tournament Director or District Administrator will call theRegionalHeadquartersatthistime.

5. If themanagers do not accept the decision of the RegionalDirector (orhis/her designated agent), eithermay insist that thematter be referred tothe Tournament Committee in Williamsport. The decision of theTournamentCommitteeshallbefinalandbinding.

NOTE1-PROTESTSINVOLVINGPLAYINGRULESNOTRESOLVEDBEFORETHENEXTPITCHORPLAYSHALLNOTBECONSIDERED.

NOTE 2 - UMPIRES, TOURNAMENTDIRECTORS, ANDDISTRICTADMINISTRATORSDONOTHAVETHEAUTHORITYTODECLAREAFORFEITUREUNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES.

B. Theuseofanineligiblepitcher.IneligibilityunderthisruleappliestoviolationsofTournamentPlayingRule4.

If an ineligible pitcher delivers one ormore pitches to a batter, that game issubjecttoprotestandactionbyTournamentCommitteeinWilliamsport.

1. If the facts establishing or verifying an ineligible pitcher become knownDURING a game, and the ineligible pitcher participates in the game,subjecttothefollowingconditions:

(a) AprotestmaybelodgedbythemanagerorcoachwiththeUmpire-in-Chief, who shall consult with the TournamentDirector orDistrictAdministrator.

(b) TheTournamentDirectororDistrictAdministratormustcontacttheRegionalDirector(orhis/herappointedagent),whoshallcontacttheTournament Committee for a decision. The decision of theTournamentCommitteeshallbefinalandbinding.

2. If the facts establishing or verifying an ineligible pitcher become knownAFTERagame,andtheineligiblepitcherparticipatedinthegame,subjecttothefollowingconditions:

(a) A protest may be lodged by the manager or coach with theTournamentDirectororDistrictAdministrator.Suchprotestmustbemadebeforeeitherteamaffectedbytheprotestbeginsanothergame.

(b) TheTournamentDirectororDistrictAdministratormustcontacttheRegionalDirector(orhis/herappointedagent),whoshallcontacttheTournament Committee for a decision. The decision of theTournamentCommitteeshallbefinalandbinding.

PENALTY:SeeTournamentRule4(i).

C. Theuseofanineligibleplayer.Ineligibilityunderthisruleappliestoleagueage,residenceorschoolattendance(as defined by Little League Baseball, Incorporated), participation in otherprograms,orparticipationas aneligibleplayer for sixty (60%)percentof theregularseasonintheproperdivision.

1. Ifthefactsestablishingorverifyingtheineligibilityofaplayerareknownto the complainant,TournamentOfficial, orTournamentDirector afterthe ineligible player participated in a game during the InternationalTournament, that team shall be disqualified and removed from theInternationalTournament,subjecttoanyofthefollowingconditions:

(a) A protest is lodged by the manager or coach with the Umpire-in-Chief, who shall consult with the TournamentDirector orDistrictAdministrator. TheTournamentDirector orDistrict AdministratormustcontacttheRegionalDirector(orhis/herappointedagent),whoshallcontacttheTournamentCommitteeforadecision.ThedecisionoftheTournamentCommitteeshallbefinalandbinding.

(b) The TournamentDirector,District Administrator, or TournamentOfficialbecomeawareofthecircumstancesbyanymeans,theymustcontacttheRegionalDirector(orhis/herappointedagent),whoshallcontact theTournamentCommittee for adecision.ThedecisionoftheTournamentCommitteeshallbefinalandbinding.

Inaddition to thepenaltiesdescribedabove inA,B,andC, theTournamentCommitteemaydisqualifyaplayer,team,orentireleaguefromtournamentplay.TheTournamentCommitteemaytakeactionasaresultofaprotestoronitsowninitiative.Disqualificationofateamorplayer(s)and/orforfeitureofagamemustbethedecisionoftheTournamentCommitteeatWilliamsport,andsuchdecisionswillbemadepriortothecontinuationoftheaffectedteam(s)orplayer(s)infurthertournamentplay.

NOTE: All officials, including all managers, coaches, scorekeepers, umpires,TournamentDirectors,DistrictAdministrators, etc., shouldmake every effort toprevent a situation that may result in the forfeiture of a game or suspension oftournament privileges. However, failure by any party to prevent such situationsshallnotaffectthevalidityofaprotest.

MustPlayToAdvanceA team shall not advance fromone level ofTournament to ahigher level of

tournament playwithout first having competed against and defeated a scheduledopponentat the tournament level fromwhich it is seeking toadvance.Any teamadvancingwithoutplaymustdosowiththeapprovaloftheRegionalDirector.

TournamentPlayingRulesTheLittle League, Intermediate (50-70)Division, Junior League, and Senior

LeagueBaseballPlayingRulesshallgoverntournamentplayexceptasnotedbelow:1. BASEBALLS: Baseballs licensed by Little League with the “RS-T” (regular

seasonandtournament)designationmustbeused.NOTE: Specific baseball models for tournament play can be found atLittleLeague.org/TournamentBalls.

2. FIELDS:Allfieldsareconsideredneutral.Thehometeamshallbedeterminedbythetossofacoin,thewinnerhavingthechoice.

3. PLAYING RULES: A copy of the Little League, Intermediate (50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,andSeniorLeagueBaseballRegulationsandPlayingRules and the Tournament Rules and Guidelines must be available at eachtournament site and at the time the game is to be played. This is theresponsibility of theTournamentDirector.Written ground rules establishedbytheTournamentDirectororassistantmustbereviewedwithbothmanagersandUmpire-in-Chiefatleastten(10)minutesbeforethestartofthegame.Itissuggestedthesamebeavailabletonewsmediaifrequested.a. Afterenteringthebatter’sbox,thebattermustremainintheboxwithat

leastonefootthroughouttheatbat.EXCEPTIONS:

i. Onaswing,slap,orcheckswing.ii. Whenforcedoutoftheboxbyapitch.iii. Whenthebatterattemptsa“dragbunt.”iv. Whenthecatcherdoesnotcatchthepitchedball.v. Whenaplayhasbeenattempted.vi. Whentimehasbeencalled.vii. Whenthepitcherleavesthedirtareaofthepitchingmoundortakes

apositionmorethanfivefeetfromthepitcher’splateafterreceivingtheballorthecatcherleavesthecatcher’sbox.

viii. Onathreeballcountpitchthatisastrikethatthebatterthinksisaball.

PENALTY:Ifthebatterleavesthebatter’sboxordelaysplayandnoneoftheexceptionsapply,theumpireshallwarnthebatter.Afteronewarning

onabatter, theumpire shall call a strike.Anynumberof strikes canbecalledoneachbatter.Minor/MajorDivision:Nopitchhastobethrown,the ball is dead, and no runners may advance. Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior:Nopitchhastobethrownandballislive.NOTE: The batter may return their position in the batter’s box andassumethenewcountatanytimeduringtheat-bat,unlesssuchenforcedpenaltyisthethirdstrike.

b. InallTournamentlevelsanddivisions,thepenaltyforuseofanillegalbat[seeRule6.06(d)],ifdiscoveredbeforethenextplayerentersthebatter’sboxfollowingtheturnatbatoftheplayerwhousedanillegalbat,is:

i. Thebatterisout(NOTE:Themanagerofthedefensemayadvisetheplateumpireofadecision todecline thisportionof thepenaltyandaccepttheplay.Suchelectionshallbemadeimmediatelyattheendoftheplay),and;

ii. Themanager of the teamwill be ejected from the game, the batterwhoviolatedtherulewillbeejectedfromthegame,andtheoffensiveteam will lose one eligible adult base coach for the duration of thegame.

c. 9- to 11-Year-Old Division: The batter may advance on an uncaughtthirdstrike(6.05/6.09).Thisrulewillnotapplyforthe8-to10-Year-OldDivision.

d. Twiceagamebutnotmorethanonetimeperinning,ateammayutilizeaplayerwhoisnotinthebattingorderasaspecialpinch-runnerforanyoffensiveplayer.Aplayermayonlyberemovedforaspecialpinch-runnerone timeduring agame.Theplayer forwhomthepinch-runner runs isnotsubjecttoremovalfromthelineup.Ifthepinch-runnerremainsinthegameas a substitutedefensiveoroffensiveplayer, theplayermaynotbeused again as a pinch-runner while in the batting order. However, ifremovedforanothersubstitutethatplayeroranyplayernotintheline-up,isagaineligibletobeusedasapinch-runner.

e. Each umpire has authority to disqualify any player, coach, manager, orsubstitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct orlanguageandtoejectsuchdisqualifiedpersonfromtheplayingfield.Ifanumpiredisqualifiesaplayerwhileaplayisinprogress,thedisqualificationshall not take effect until no further action is possible in that play.The

stealingandrelayingof signs toalert thebatterofpitch selectionand/orlocation is unsportsmanlike behavior. If, in the judgment of the umpirethis behavior is occurring, those responsible including any player(s),coach(es),and/ormanagershallbeejectedfromthegame.

4. PITCHINGRULES –LITTLELEAGUE, 8-TO10-YEAR-OLD, 9-TO11-YEAR-OLD, INTERMEDIATE (50-70) DIVISION, AND JUNIORLEAGUETheserulesreplacetheregularseasonpitchingregulations.Violationof thesepitchingrulesissubjecttoprotestandactionbytheTournamentCommitteein Williamsport if protested or brought to the Tournament Committee’sattention.

a. Anyplayeronatournamentteammaypitch.Exception:Anyplayer,whohasplayedthepositionofcatcherinfour(4)ormoreinningsinagame,isnoteligibletopitchonthatcalendarday.Aplayerwhoplayedthepositionofcatcher for three(3) inningsor less,movestothepitcherposition,anddelivers21pitchesormoreinthesameday, may not return to the catcher position on that calendar day.EXCEPTION: If the pitcher reaches the 20-pitch limit while facing abatter,thepitchermaycontinuetopitch,andmaintaintheireligibilitytoreturn to thecatcherposition,until anyoneof the followingconditionsoccur:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3)thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.

b. A tournamentpitchermaynotpitch in regular seasonorSpecialGameswhiletheteamisstillparticipatinginthetournament.

c. Pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers.Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior League: A pitcher remaining inthe game, but moving to a different position, can return as a pitcheranytimeintheremainderofthegame,butonlyoncepergame.

d. Themanagermustremovethepitcherwhensaidpitcherreachesthepitchlimitforhis/heragegroupasnotedbelow,butthepitchermayremaininthegameatanotherposition:

LeagueAge: 13-14 95pitchesperday11-12 85pitchesperday9-10 75pitchesperday

8 50pitchesperday

EXCEPTION: If a pitcher reaches the pitch limit imposed above forhis/herleagueagewhilefacingabatter,thepitchermaycontinuetopitchuntilanyoneof the followingconditionsoccurs: (1)Thatbatter reachesbase;(2)Thatbatterisretired;(3)Thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningor thegame. (NOTE: If apitcher reaches40pitcheswhilefacingabatter, thepitchermaycontinue topitch,andmaintain theireligibilitytoplaythepositionofcatcherfortheremainderofthatday,untilanyoneofthefollowingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3)thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.Thepitcherwouldbeallowedtoplaythecatcherpositionprovidedthatpitcherismoved,removed,orthegameis completed before delivering a pitch to another batter. If a playerdelivers 41 or more pitches, and is not covered under the thresholdexception, the player may not play the position of catcher for theremainderofthatday.)

e. Pitchers league age 14 and under must adhere to the following restrequirements:• Ifaplayerpitches66ormorepitchesinaday,four(4)calendardays

ofrestmustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches51-65pitchesinaday,three(3)calendardaysofrest

mustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches36-50pitchesinaday,two(2)calendardaysofrest

mustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches21-35pitchesinaday,one(1)calendardayofrest

mustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches1-20pitchesinaday,no(0)calendardayofrestis

required.NOTE: Under no circumstance shall a player pitch in three (3)consecutivedays.EXCEPTION:Ifapitcherreachesaday(s)ofrestthresholdwhilefacingabatter, thepitchermaycontinue topitchuntil anyoneof the followingconditionsoccurs: (1)Thatbatter reachesbase; (2)Thatbatter is retired;(3)The thirdout ismade to complete thehalf-inningor thegame.Thepitcherwillonlyberequiredtoobservethecalendarday(s)ofrestforthe

threshold he/she reached during that at-bat, provided that pitcher isremoved or the game is completed before delivering a pitch to anotherbatter.

f. Aplayercannotpitchintwogamesinaday.(EXCEPTION: JuniorLeague - If a pitcher reaches 30 pitcheswhilefacingabatterinthefirstgame,thepitchermaycontinuetopitch,andmaintaintheireligibilitytopitchinthesecondgameonthatday,untilanyoneofthefollowingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2) thatbatter is retired;or (3) the thirdout ismade to complete thehalf-inningor the game.Thepitcherwouldbe allowed topitch in asecondgameprovided thatpitcher ismoved, removed,or thegame iscompleted before delivering a pitch to another batter. If a playerdelivers31ormorepitchesinthefirstgame, andisnotcoveredunderthethresholdexception, theplayermaynotpitch in the secondgamethatday);

g. In a game suspendedbydarkness,weather, or other causes and resumedthefollowingcalendarday,thepitcherofrecordatthetimethegamewashaltedmay continue to the extent of his/her eligibility, provided he/shedelivered40orlesspitches,andsubjecttoeachoftheseconditions:1. If the pitcher delivered 20 or less pitches before the game was

suspended, that pitcher’s pitch count will begin at zero for thecontinuationportionofthegame.

2. If the pitcher delivered between 21 and 40 pitches before the gamewassuspended,thatpitcher’spitchcountwillbeginwiththenumberofpitchesdeliveredinthatgame.

h. In a game (“GameA”) suspended by darkness, weather, or other causesandresumedmorethanonecalendardaylater,theprovisionsof(g)aboveshallapply,unlessthepitcherofrecordpitchedinanothergameorgamesafter Game A was halted. In that event, eligibility to pitch in thecontinuationportion ofGameA shall be determinedby thenumber ofpitchesdeliveredinthegameorgamesafterGameAwashalted.

i. Failuretoremoveapitcherwhohasreachedhis/hermaximumnumberofpitches required by league age or use of an ineligible pitcher is basis forprotest.ViolationsprotestedorbroughttotheTournamentCommittee’sattention, shall result (by action of the TournamentCommittee) in the

suspensionoftheteam’smanagerforthenexttwoscheduledtournamentgames, even if those games are played at the next tournament level.Additional penalties (up to and including forfeiture of a game and/ordisqualification of the team, managers, or coaches from furthertournament participation) may be imposed if, in the opinion of theTournamentCommittee:1. amanagerorcoachtakesanyactionthatresultsinmakingatravesty

ofthegame,or;2. a team fails to meet the requirements of this rule more than once

duringtheInternationalTournament,whichbeginswithDistrictplayandendsattheWorldSerieslevel(Statelevelfor8-to10-and9-to11-),or;

3. amanagerwillfullyandknowinglydisregardstherequirementsofthisrule.

Amanagerorcoachsuspendedforanyreasonisnotpermittedtobeatthegame site and must not take any part in the game, nor have anycommunications whatsoever with any persons at the game site. Thisincludespregameandpostgameactivities.Violationmayresult,byactionof the Tournament Committee, in further suspension; forfeiture of agame; and/or disqualification of the team, managers, or coaches fromfurthertournamentparticipation.

4. PITCHINGRULES–SENIORLEAGUEThese rules replace the regular seasonpitchingregulations.Violationof thesepitchingrulesissubjecttoprotestandactionbytheTournamentCommitteein Williamsport if protested or brought to the Tournament Committee’sattention.a. Anyplayeronatournamentteammaypitch.EXCEPTION:Anyplayer,

whohasplayed thepositionof catcher in four (4) ormore innings in agame,isnoteligibletopitchonthatcalendarday.Aplayerwhoplayedthepositionofcatcher for three(3) inningsor less,movestothepitcherposition,anddelivers31pitchesormoreinthesameday, may not return to the catcher position on that calendar day.EXCEPTION: If the pitcher reaches the 30-pitch limit while facing abatter,thepitchermaycontinuetopitch,andmaintaintheireligibilitytoreturn to thecatcherposition,until anyoneof the followingconditions

occur:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3)thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.

b. ATournamentpitchermaynotpitchinregularseasonorSpecialGameswhiletheteamisstillparticipatingintheTournament.

c. Apitcherremaininginthegame,butmovingtoadifferentposition,canreturnasapitcheranytimeintheremainderofthegame,butonlyoncepergame.

d. Themanagermustremovethepitcherwhensaidpitcherreachesthepitchlimitforhis/heragegroupasnotedbelow,butthepitchermayremaininthegameatanotherposition:

LeagueAge:13–16(SeniorLeague)95pitchesperdayEXCEPTION: If a pitcher reaches the pitch limit imposed above forhis/herleagueagewhilefacingabatter,thepitchermaycontinuetopitchuntilanyoneof the followingconditionsoccurs: (1)Thatbatter reachesbase;(2)Thatbatterisretired;(3)Thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inning or the game. NOTE: If a pitcher reaches 40 pitcheswhilefacingabatter, thepitchermaycontinue topitch,andmaintain theireligibilitytoplaythepositionofcatcherfortheremainderofthatday,untilanyoneofthefollowingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatterisretired;or(3)thethirdoutismadetocompletethehalf-inningorthegame.Thepitcherwouldbeallowedtoplaythecatcherpositionprovidedthatpitcherismoved,removed,orthegameis completed before delivering a pitch to another batter. If a playerdelivers 41 or more pitches, and is not covered under the thresholdexception, the player may not play the position of catcher for theremainderofthatday.

e. Pitchersleagueage13-16mustadheretothefollowingrestrequirements:• Ifaplayerpitches76ormorepitchesinaday,four(4)calendardays

ofrestmustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches61-75pitchesinaday,three(3)calendardaysofrest

mustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches46-60pitchesinaday,two(2)calendardaysofrest

mustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches31-45pitchesinaday,one(1)calendardayofrest

mustbeobserved.• Ifaplayerpitches1-30pitchesinaday,no(0)calendardayofrestis

required.NOTE: Under no circumstance shall a player pitch in three (3)consecutivedays.EXCEPTION:Ifapitcherreachesaday(s)ofrestthresholdwhilefacingabatter, thepitchermaycontinue topitchuntil anyoneof the followingconditionsoccurs: (1)Thatbatter reachesbase; (2)Thatbatter is retired;(3)The thirdout ismade to complete thehalf-inningor thegame.Thepitcherwillonlyberequiredtoobservethecalendarday(s)ofrestforthethreshold he/she reached during that at-bat, provided that pitcher isremoved or the game is completed before delivering a pitch to anotherbatter.

f. Aplayermaybeusedasapitcherinuptotwogamesinaday.(EXCEPTION: Ifapitcherreaches30pitcheswhilefacingabatterinthe first game, the pitchermay continue to pitch, andmaintain theireligibilitytopitchinthesecondgameonthatday,untilanyoneofthefollowingconditionsoccurs:(1)thatbatterreachesbase;(2)thatbatteris retired;or (3) the thirdout ismade to complete thehalf-inningorthe game. The pitcher would be allowed to pitch in a second gameprovided that pitcher is moved, removed, or the game is completedbefore delivering a pitch to another batter. If a player delivers 31 ormorepitchesinthefirstgame, andisnotcoveredunderthethresholdexception,theplayermaynotpitchinthesecondgamethatday);

g. In a game suspendedbydarkness,weather, or other causes and resumedthefollowingcalendarday,thepitcherofrecordatthetimethegamewashaltedmay continue to the extent of his/her eligibility, provided he/shedelivered60orlesspitches,andsubjecttoeachoftheseconditions:1. If the pitcher delivered 30 or less pitches before the game was

suspended, that pitcher’s pitch count will begin at zero for thecontinuationportionofthegame;

2. If the pitcher delivered between 31 and 60 pitches before the gamewassuspended,thatpitcher’spitchcountwillbeginwiththenumberofpitchesdeliveredinthatgame;

h. In a game (“GameA”) suspended by darkness, weather, or other causesandresumedmorethanonecalendardaylater,theprovisionsof(g)aboveshallapply,unlessthepitcherofrecordpitchedinanothergameorgames

after Game A was halted. In that event, eligibility to pitch in thecontinuationportion ofGameA shall be determinedby thenumber ofpitchesdeliveredinthegameorgamesafterGameAwashalted.

i. Failuretoremoveapitcherwhohasreachedhis/hermaximumnumberofpitches required by league age or use of an ineligible pitcher is basis forprotest. Violations protested or brought to the attention of theTournament Committee, shall result (by action of the TournamentCommittee) in the suspension of the team’s manager for the next twoscheduled tournament games, even if those games areplayed at thenexttournamentlevel.Additionalpenalties(uptoandincludingforfeitureofagame and/or disqualification of the team, managers or coaches fromfurther tournament participation)may be imposed if, in the opinion oftheTournamentCommittee:1. amanagerorcoachtakesanyactionthatresultsinmakingatravesty

ofthegame,2. a team fails to meet the requirements of this rule more than once

duringtheInternationalTournament,whichbeginswithDistrictplayandendsattheWorldSerieslevelor;

3. amanagerwillfullyandknowinglydisregardstherequirementsofthisrule.

Amanagerorcoachsuspendedforanyreasonisnotpermittedtobeatthegame site and must not take any part in the game, nor have anycommunications whatsoever with any persons at the game site. Thisincludespregameandpostgameactivities.Violationmayresult,byactionoftheTournamentCommittee,infurthersuspension,forfeitureofagameand/or disqualification of the team, managers or coaches from furthertournamentparticipation.

5. FORFEITS: No game may be forfeited or a team disqualified without theauthorizationoftheTournamentCommittee.Violationswhichmayresultinforfeiture or disqualification must be reported immediately to the RegionalDirectorbeforefurtherplaytakesplacewhichwouldinvolveateamorteamsaffectedbysuchaction.

6. BENCH/DUGOUT:Nooneexcepttheplayers,manager,andcoach(es)shalloccupy thebenchordugoutduring a game.Base coachesmaybeplayers oradults.Two(2)adultbasecoachesarepermittedatalllevelssubjecttoplayingrule4.05(b).

7. VISITS:Amanagerorcoachmaynotleaveadugoutforanyreasonduringagamewithout receiving permission from an umpire. Themanager or coachmayberemovedfromthefieldfortheremainderofthegameforviolationofthisrule.Whenpermissionisgranted,themanagerorcoachwillbepermittedto go to themound to conferwith the pitcher or any defensive player(s).Amanagerorcoachwhoisgrantedatimeouttotalktoanydefensiveplayerwillbechargedwithavisittothepitcher.9- to11-Year-OldDivision,LittleLeague, Intermediate (50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,andSeniorLeague:Amanagerorcoachmaycomeout oncein one inning to visitwith the pitcher, but the second time out, the playermustberemovedasapitcher.Themanagerorcoachmaycomeout twice inagame to visit with the pitcher, but the third time out, the player must beremovedasapitcher.Theruleappliestoeachpitcherwhoentersagame.8-to10-Year-OldDivision:Amanagerorcoachmaycomeouttwiceinoneinning to visit with the pitcher, but the third time out, the player must beremovedas apitcher.Themanageror coachmaycomeout three times in agame to visit with the pitcher, but the fourth time out, the player must beremovedasapitcher.Theruleappliestoeachpitcherwhoentersagame.NOTE:Onlyoneoffensivetime-outwillbepermittedeachinning.

8. INJURY/ILLNESS: If a player is injured or becomes ill during a game, thedecisionofadoctor(ifpresent)ormedicalpersonnelwillbefinalastowhetherornottheplayermaycontinueinthegame.

9. MANDATORY PLAY: 8- to 10-Year-Old Division, 9- to 11-Year-OldDivision,LittleLeague,Intermediate(50-70)DivisionandJuniorLeague:Ifatournamentteamhasthirteen(13)ormoreeligibleplayersinuniformatagame,theneveryplayeronateamrostershallparticipateineachgameforaminimumofone(1)atbat.Ifatournamentteamhastwelve(12)orfewer eligible players in uniform at a game, then every player on a teamrostershallparticipateineachgameforaminimumofsix(6)consecutivedefensiveoutsandbatatleastone(1)time.a. Prior to the start of play in the top of the fourth inning [Intermediate

(50-70) Division/Junior League: fifth inning], the umpire-in-chief orother individual designated by the game Tournament Director inconsultationwiththeofficialscorekeeper,shalladvisebothteammanagersof their obligation to insert all players who have not completed theirmandatory play requirement into the lineup as outlined below. A

manager’s failure/refusal to insert players into the line-up as outlinedbelowshall result in immediateejectionof themanagerandremoval fortheremainderoftheInternationalTournament.1. If a teamhas12or fewerplayers inuniformat the startofagame,

andis:a. VisitingTeam:Anyplayer(s)whohasyet toenter thegameto

meet the defensive requirement of mandatory play must beinsertedpriortothefirstpitchorplayinthebottomhalfofthefourth inning [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior League:fifthinning]intooneofthenextsix(6)positionsintheline-up,that will ensure all requirements of mandatory play will besatisfied,absentashortenedgame,includingoneat-bat.

b. Home Team: Any player(s) who has yet to enter the game tomeet the defensive requirement of mandatory play must beinsertedpriortothefirstpitchorplayinthetophalfofthefifthinning [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior League: sixthinning] into one of thenext three (3) positions in the line-up,that will ensure all requirements of mandatory play will besatisfied,absentashortenedgame,includingoneat-bat.

2. If a teamhas13ormoreplayers inuniformat the startof agame,playersmustbeinsertedintotheline-uptobatoffensivelyduringthe:a. VisitingTeam:fourthorfifthinning,orasoneofthefirstthree

batters in the sixth inning [Intermediate (50-70)Division/JuniorLeague: fifthor sixth inning,orasoneof thefirstthreebattersintheseventhinning],thatwillallowtheironeat-battobesatisfied.

b. HomeTeam:fourthinningorasoneofthefirstthreebattersinthefifthinning[Intermediate(50-70)Division/JuniorLeague:fifth inningor asoneof the first threebatters in sixth inning],thatwillallowtheironeat-battobesatisfied.

b. Managers are solely responsible for ensuring that all players fulfill therequirementsofmandatoryplay,evenifnotificationisnotmade.

c. There is no exception to this rule unless the game is shortened for anyreason.NOTE:Agameisnotconsideredshortenedifthehometeamdoesnotcompletetheoffensivehalfofthesixthorseventhinning(oranyextra

inning)duetowinningthegame.d. Failuretomeetthemandatoryplayrequirementsinthisruleisabasis

for protest. If one or more players on a roster do not meet thisrequirement, and if protested or brought to the TournamentCommittee’sattention, intheremovalof theteam’smanager,withoutreplacement, for the remainder of the International Tournament.Additionalpenalties(includingbutnotlimitedtoforfeitureofagame,additionalmandatoryplayrequirementsforplayerswhofailedtomeetmandatoryplay, and/or disqualification of the team or coaches fromfurthertournamentparticipation)maybeimposedif,intheopinionoftheTournamentCommittee:1. a manager or coach takes any action that results in making a

travesty of the game, causing players to intentionally performpoorlyforthepurposeofextendingorshorteningagame,or;

2. a team fails tomeet the requirementsof this rulemore thanonceduringtheInternationalTournament,whichbeginswithDistrictplay and ends at theWorld Series level (State level for 8- to 10-and9-to11-Year-OldDivisions),or;

3. amanagerwillfullyandknowinglydisregardstherequirementsofthisrule.

Amanagerorcoachsuspendedforanyreasonisnotpermittedtobeatthe game site andmust not take any part in the game, nor have anycommunications whatsoever with any persons at the game site. Thisincludes pregame and postgame activities. Violation may result, byactionoftheTournamentCommittee,infurthersuspension;forfeitureof a game; and/or disqualification of the team,managers, or coachesfromfurthertournamentparticipation.

e. Forthepurposesofthisrule,“six(6)consecutivedefensiveouts”isdefinedas:Aplayer enters the field inoneof theninedefensivepositionswhenhis/herteamisondefenseandoccupiessuchpositionwhilesixconsecutiveoutsaremade;“batatleastone(1)time”isdefinedas:Aplayerentersthebatter’sboxwithnocountandcompletesthattimeatbatbybeingretiredorbyreachingbasesafely.

10. SUBSTITUTIONS/RE-ENTRY: This tournament rule replaces regularseasonRule3.03(re-entry)foralllevelsoftournamentplay.

a. Ifillness,injury,ortheejectionofaplayerpreventsateamfromfieldingnine(9)players,aplayerpreviouslyusedinthelineupmaybeinserted,butonlyiftherearenoothereligiblesubstitutesavailable.Theopposingteammanagershallselecttheplayertore-enterthelineup.Aplayerejectedfromthegameisnoteligibleforre-entry.

b. Anyplayerwhohasbeenremovedforasubstitutemayre-enterthegameintheSAMEpositioninthebattingorder.

c. A substitute entering the game for the first timemaynot be removedpriortocompletionofher/hismandatoryplayrequirements.NOTE1:SeedefinitionsinRule9(d)aboveoncomplyingwiththisruledefensively and offensively. Tournament Playing Rule 10(c) does notapplytoSeniorLeague.NOTE2:Aplayerwhohasmetthemandatoryplayrequirements,andisapitcher at the time she/he is removed,may be removed for a substitutebatter and re-enter the game as apitcheronce,provided thepitcherwasnotphysicallyreplacedonthemound.Ifateamhasthirteen(13)ormoreplayersinuniformatthestartofagameandisthevisitingteam,theymaysubstituteabatterforthestartingpitcherlistedintheline-uppriortothepitcher facing a batter without violating Rule 3.03(c) provided that thepitcherofrecordpitchestothefirstbatterinthebottomofthefirstinninginaccordancewithRule3.05.Allotherrulesgoverningthepitcherarestillineffect.EXCEPTION:DoesnotapplytoSeniorLeague.EXAMPLE: Player A is a starter and not a pitcher, Player B substitutesinto the game for player A. Both players have met mandatory play bycompletingonetimeatbatand/or6consecutiveoutsandbothoccupythesame spot in the batting order. In the fifth inning player A becomes apitcherand is scheduled tobat in the sixth inning,butplayerBbats forplayerA.BothplayershavemetmandatoryplayrequirementsandplayerAwasnotphysicallyreplacedonthemoundasapitcher,therefore,playerAcanreturntopitchthesixthinning.

d. Defensive substitutions must be made while the team is on defense.Offensivesubstitutionsmustbemadeatthetimetheoffensiveplayerhasher/histurnatbatorisonbase.

e. Astarterandher/hissubstitutemustnotbeinthelineupatthesametime,

exceptasprovidedinPlayingRule10(a).f. Improper substitution is a basis for protest. Protests involving improper

substitution not resolved before the next pitch or play shall not beconsidered.

g. TournamentRule3(d)willreplaceRule7.14,astheSpecialPinchRunnerrule.

h. Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League only: A pitcherremaininginthegame,butmovingtoadifferentposition,canreturnasapitcher anytime in the remainderof the game,butonlyonceper game.SeniorLeague only: Rule 3.03,DesignatedHitter,WILL apply duringthetournament.

i. SeniorLeague:Anyplayerinthestartingline-up,includingthedesignatedhitter, who has been removed for a substitute may re-enter the gameONCE,providedsuchplayeroccupiesthesamebattingpositionasheorshedid inthestarting lineup.Asubstitute(non-starter)maynotre-enterthegameinanypositiononcethatplayerisremovedfromtheline-up.

11. SUSPENDEDGAMES:Anygameinwhichawinnercannotbedeterminedinaccordancewiththeplayingrulesshallberesumedfromtheexactpointatwhichitwassuspendedregardlessofthenumberofinningsplayed.Incomplete(not regulation) or tie games are considered suspended games. NOTE: Acontestdecidedbyforfeitdoesnotconstitutea“game”forthepurposesofthisrule, unless one complete inningwas physically played before the gamewasforfeited. (Forfeits are only by decree of the Tournament Committee inWilliamsport.)

12. RUN RULE: If at the end of three (3) innings [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League: four innings], two and one-half innings[Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: three and one-halfinnings]ifthehometeamisahead,oneteamhasaleadoffifteen(15)runsormore,themanageroftheteamwiththeleastrunsshallconcedethevictorytotheopponent. Ifat theendofa regulationgameone teamhasa leadof ten(10)runsormore,themanageroftheteamwiththeleastrunsshallconcedethevictorytotheopponent.NOTE1:Ifthevisitingteamhasaleadof fifteen(15)or ten(10)ormoreruns respectively ,thehometeammustbatinitshalfof the inning. NOTE 2: A game determined by the 15-run rule, shall beconsideredaregulationgame.

13. REGULATIONGAME:Eachtournamentgamemustbeplayedtothepoint

ofbeinganofficialgame:a. Regulationgames areof fourormore innings [fiveormore innings for

Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League] in which oneteamhasscoredmorerunsthantheother[threeandone-half(3½)ifthehometeamisaheadorfourandone-half(4½)ifthehometeamisaheadinIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague].

b. Regulationgames(whenawinnercanbedetermined)terminatedbecauseofweather,darkness,orcurfewmustbe resumed if thevisiting teamtiesthegameortakestheleadinitshalfoftheinningandthehometeamdoesnotcompleteitsatbatortaketheleadinanincompleteinning.Thisdoesnot apply to games suspended or delayed by weather that may still beresumedbeforedarknessorcurfew(asdefinedinTournamentRulesandGuidelines–Curfew)onthesameday.

c. If two games are scheduled for the same site, no “time limit” may beimposedonthefirstgame.

14. TIE GAME: When the completion of six innings [Intermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League: seven innings] and the score is tied, thefollowingtie-breakerwillbeplayedtodetermineawinningteam:a. The seventh inning [Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior

League:eighthinning]willbeplayedasnormal.b. Starting in the top of the eighth inning [Intermediate (50-70)

Division/Junior/Senior League: ninth inning], and each half inningthereafter,theoffensiveteamshallbeginitsturnatbatwiththeplayerwhois scheduled to bat last in that respective half inning being placed onsecondbase.EXAMPLE: If thenumber fivebatter is the lead-offbatter,thenumberfourbatterinthebattingorderwillbeplacedonsecondbase.An eligible substitute or special pinch runner may be inserted for therunner.

15. REPLAYING GAMES: No tournament game may be replayed withoutspecificapprovalfromtheTournamentCommitteeatWilliamsport.

16. UNAUTHORIZEDAGREEMENTS:Noagreementsshallbemadebetweenmanagers, and/or Tournament Directors, and/or umpires contrary toTournamentRules.

17. ALTERCATIONS:Amanager,coach,orplayershallnotleavetheirpositioninthefieldorbenchareaduringafightorphysicalconfrontation;amanager

or coach who attempts to prevent a fight or restore order, in the umpire’sjudgment,isnotinviolationofthisrule.Penalty: The umpire shall eject the offender(s) from the game immediately.Failure tocomplywith theejectionmay result in theumpire suspending thegame.TheTournamentDirector shall refer all incidents to theTournamentCommittee who may impose additional penalties and/or actions towardsindividuals and/or teams up to and including forfeiture of a game, furthersuspensionand/ordisqualification.

18. EJECTIONS: Any manager, coach, or player ejected from a game will besuspended for thenextphysicallyplayedgame(SeeRule4.07).This includespregame andpostgame activities.Ejections shall benoted in the tournamentteam’s affidavit in theRecord of Ejections on page 4. Entry should includemember’snameanddateejectedandbesignedbytheTournamentDirectororDistrictAdministrator.

OFFICIALS

ScorersThe Tournament Director having jurisdiction shall appoint and provide an

officialscorerforeachgame.Theofficialscorershall,immediatelyfollowingeachgame,enteronthereverse

sideofeachteam’sEligibilityAffidavit:1. Dateofgame.2. Nameofeachplayerwhopitched.3. Numberofpitches.4. Nameofopponent5. Scoreofgame.6. Signature of Tournament Director or assistant. This record shall be

acceptedasofficial.

FinancialResponsibilityUnless officially notified to the contrary by Williamsport, each league shall

assume full responsibility for expenses incurred in tournament competition.Participatingteamswhichchoosenottoaccepthousingand/ormealsprovidedbythehostshallresideandeatelsewhereattheirownexpense,andshallberesponsiblefortheirownlocaltransportation.

Compensationtodefraytravelexpensesforteamstraveling150milesormoreper one round trip, to Section tournaments and beyond will be paid by LittleLeagueBaseball, Incorporated, to local leagues in the formofacredit toward thenext year’s fees (U.S. leagues only). All Tournament fees and adjustments toTournament Teams enrolled must be submitted through the Little League DataCenter (LittleLeague.org/DataCenter) by the local league to Little LeagueInternationalbySeptember15,2019.NOTE:Amaximumofoneroundtripwillbecompensatedper tournamentsiteateach levelofplay.Mileage formsmustbecompleted and submitted through the Little League Data Center(LittleLeague.org/DataCenter)bythelocalleaguetoLittleLeagueInternationalbySeptember15,2019, inorder forreimbursementtobepaid.EXCEPTION:Thelocal league president may request, in writing, reimbursement by check. Thisrequestmustaccompanythemileagereimbursementform.

Mileagecompensationis$1permile.LittleLeagueInternational,Williamsport,

Pennsylvania, will make all arrangements and reservations for transporting theRegionalchampionstoandfromtheWorldSeries.

GuidelinesforConductofTournamentThe following standards for the conduct of tournament play are for the

guidance and information of Tournament Directors and participating leagues.Experience of hundreds of field directors responsible for the conduct of thetournament at all levels over many years is reflected in these guidelines whichshould be studied carefully and applied totally to assure successful staging of thevariouslevelsofplay.

DistrictAdministratorsDistrictAdministratorsortheirappointedassistantswilldirectthetournaments.

This responsibility may not be delegated to a local league. The TournamentDirector conducts or supervises play up to and including the final game of thatlevel; collects or directs the collection of all funds belonging to the tournament;paysordirectspaymentsfrommoneyssocollectedorreceived;andmakesrequiredreportstoleaguesinvolvedandtotheRegionalOffice.

The leagueor leagueshostingtournamentsmaynotassumeresponsibility for,nor physically operate, the tournament. The league or leagues may not retaintournamentincome,maynotmakepaymentsfromnorobligatetournamentfundsforanypurpose.

AtthedistricttournamentmeetingtheTournamentRulesshouldbereviewedinbriefingleaguerepresentatives,umpires,andothersinvolvedinthetournament.Beforeassigning tournamentgames, theDistrictAdministrators should inspectallprospective sites. It cannot be emphasized too strongly that providing the bestpossible playing conditions on regular fields is the obligation of the DistrictAdministrator.

TournamentDirector1. District, Sectional,Divisional, State, orRegionalTournamentDirectormay

provideappropriateawardstoparticipatingteamsandplayers.2. EachTournamentDirectorshallreportasfollows:

a. Adviseeachparticipatingleagueofschedule,time,andsiteofgames.b. ForwardcompletedscheduletotheRegionalDirectorshowingwinnersat

eachlevelofplay.c. Pay allowable expenses and distribute balance of tournament income to

theDistrictFundand/orleaguesonaper-gamebasis.Whereoneormore

teamstravelgreaterdistancesthanothers,amileageallowancemaybepaidbeforedistributingtheper-gameshares.

d. Forward completed financial report to theRegionalDirectorwithin ten(10)daysfollowingfinalgameofeachleveloftournament.

NOTE:8-to10-Year-OldDivisionand9-to11-Year-OldDivisionadvancestoStatelevelonly.

PhysicalConditionsItisessentialthatthebestpossibleplayingconditionsbeprovidedateverylevel

of the tournament. The following conditions are recommended for tournamentgames:1. Facilities:

a. Grass outfield (Regional,Divisional, State, and SectionalTournaments).Grassinfield(Regional,Divisional,andStateTournaments).

b. Outfield fencesmustbeamaximumof225 feet fromhomeplateandaminimumof195 feet (LittleLeague);For8- to10- and9- to11-YearOld, a maximum of 225 feet and a minimum of 180 feet; ForIntermediate(50-70)Division,amaximumof300feetandaminimumof225feet;ForJuniorLeague,amaximumof350feetandaminimumof250feet;ForSeniorLeague,amaximumof420feetandaminimumof280feet.

c. Outfieldfencesofsafe-typeconstruction,aminimumof4feetinheight,maximumof6feet.

d. Batter’seye24feetwideminimumatcenterfield.e. Backstop not less than 20 feet from home plate. Intermediate (50-70)

Division/Junior/SeniorLeaguebackstopshouldnotbe lessthan35feetfromhomeplate.

f. Backdropof6to8feetofcanvasinbackofhomeplateifnopressboxisinthatposition.

g. Twofoulpolesatleast6feetabovethetopofthefence.h. Aprotectivescreeninfrontofdugouts.i. Lights,ifused,mustmeetminimumLittleLeaguestandards.j. Only conventional dirt pitching mounds are approved for tournament

play.Exception:ALittleLeagueapprovedartificialmoundispermittedat

theDistrictlevel.AlistoflicensedandapprovedartificialmoundscanbefoundatLittleLeague.org/FieldSupplies.

2. Groundskeeper’sservices:a. Grasscuttoproperheight.Noholesorotherunsafeconditions.b. Infielddraggedandinplayablecondition.c. Markings according to regulations. Bases must be regulation size and

properlysecured.3. AdditionalFacilities:

a. Publicaddresssystemandannouncer.b. Scoreboardandoperator(s).c. Adequate seating (Sectional - 500; Divisional/State - 1,000; Regional -

1,500minimum).d. Adequateparking.e. Policing. Local police departments should be advised of the event and

requestedtocooperatewithleaguepersonnel.f. Firstaid,medical,andambulanceservicesavailable.g. Restrooms.h. Baseballs(ifnototherwiseprovidedbyTournamentDirector).i. Adultvolunteerinsuranceshouldbeprovidedbyeachleagueinvolved.NOTE1:8-to10-Year-Oldand9-to11-Year-OldDivisionsadvancetoStatelevelonly.NOTE2:Hostleaguesmayretainconcessionincome.

AssistantsandCommitteesToassureasuccessfultournament,itisdesirablethatthedirector(particularlyat

Sectional,Divisional,State,andRegional levels)appointassistantsandcommitteechairpersonstoundertakethevariousfunctionswhichareessential.Thefollowingaresuggested:1. Finance:Tosolicitdonations,supervisecollectionsatgames,saleofadvertising

andprograms,etc.HostleaguesmaynotconductfundraisingprojectsunlessapprovedbytheTournamentDirector.

2. Housing:Players,managers, coaches, andumpiresmaybeprovidedhotelormotelaccommodationsandfoodallowance.

3. Publicity: Obtain and make available to all news media names of teams,

players, time of games and sites, results of games, and other informationessentialtonewsmediaintheinterestofpromotingthetournament.Addressesand/ortelephonenumbersofplayersmustnotbereleasedtoanyoneforanypurpose.

4. Transportation:Arrangementsformeetingteamsuponarrivalanddeliverytopointsofdeparture.Arrangefortransportationofmanagersandcoaches.

5. Program: When authorized by the Tournament Director as a fund raisingproject,theProgramChairpersonshouldworkwiththeFinanceChairpersontoassemblematerial,sellads,etc.Programsshouldnotbepublishedunlessself-supporting.

6. ParkingandPolice:Ifdeemednecessary,arrangefortrafficcontrol,parking,andrelatedfunctions.

7. Medical:Havenamesandphonenumbersofdoctors,nurses,ambulance,andhospital available and arrangements made for their services, if required. Ifpossible,adoctorornurseshouldbeinattendance.

8. Ceremonies: Arrange for flag raising, welcome, introductions, etc. Theseshouldbebriefandmeaningful.

9. Umpires:Recommendedminimumoftwo,amaximumofsix.Servicesonavoluntarybasis.Normalexpensesmaybeprovided.

10. Officialscorekeepers.

ExpensesTournament Directors are authorized to pay from tournament income the

followingcosts:1. Championshippennant.2. Approved Little League pins for players, managers, coaches (all teams),

andumpires.3. Postage,telephone,andout-of-pocketexpenses.4. Housingandfoodallowanceforplayers,managers,coaches,andumpires.

NOTE: Tournament Director should secure, at no cost to the tournament,baseballs (ifnotprovidedbyhost league),umpires, scorekeepers, andhousingforplayers.

RadioBroadcasting of tournament games is permitted with authorization from the

Tournament Director. Commercial sponsorship must be consistent with Little

Leaguepolicy.Feesordonationspaidforthebroadcastingrightsmustaccruetothetournamentfundatthatlevel.

TelevisionOnlyLittleLeagueInternationalmayauthorizethetelevising(liveortaped)of

tournament games. The District Administrator or Tournament Director mayrecommendapproval,butmaynotmakecommitmentsorsignanyagreementorcontractsforthetelevisingofgames.

Notlaterthantwoweekspriortothestartofthetournamentattheleveltobetelevised,thedirectorhavingjurisdictionshallsubmitinwritingcompletedetailsofthe proposal to Little League International. Videotaping of games is permissibleprovidedtapesarenotsoldorusedforanycommercialpurposes.

Brief, televisedreportson tournamentgamesandactivitiesonnewsprogramsarepermitted.

Live-StreamingWithlive-streamingbecomingmucheasiertoaccomplish,localleaguesmaybe

interested in webcasting or live-streaming games through their own local leaguewebsite, official social media account, or other digital platform. Leagues arepermittedtostream/webcastgamesthroughthese league-ownedplatformsgrantedthey followallLittleLeaguepolicies regardingcommercializationand trademarksandhavetheappropriatereleasesfromallparticipantsandnoticesforattendees.Forany stream/webcast that is through any outlet that is not fully owned and/oroperated by a local league, Little League International is the only body that canauthorize or disallow the live-streaming or web-casting of tournament games. Acontract (provided by Little League International) must originate with the localDistrictAdministrator, tournamentdirector,or localLittleLeaguepresident. (SeeRegulationXV.)

ProgramsThe District Administrator or Tournament Director may authorize the

publicationofaprogramorscorecardasameansofprovidingadditionalfinancingforthetournamentatthatlevel.However,theymaynotexecutecontractsorothercommitmentsinthenameof,orasagentsfor,LittleLeagueInternational.

All funds (net) realized from advertising and/or sale of programs must beappliedtothetournamentfundatthatlevel.

RegionalDirectorsThefollowingRegionalDirectorsortheirappointedagentsshouldbecontacted

bytheTournamentDirectorwhenprotestscannotberesolvedatthetournamentlevel.

U.S.OFFICES

U.S.CENTRALDirector-NinaJohnson-Pitt;AssistantDirector-AshleaNash

U.S.EASTDirector-CoreyWright;AssistantDirector-AmryShelby;AssistantDirector-TyKnopp

U.S.SOUTHEASTDirector-JenniferColvin;AssistantDirector-MattWeber

U.S.SOUTHWESTDirector-AngelaGarcia;AssistantDirector-KileyJohnson

U.S.WESTDirector-AprilMeehleder;AssistantDirector-BrianPickering;AssistantDirector-AaronTorres

INTERNATIONALOFFICES

ASIA-PACIFICDirector-B.H.Chow

CANADADirector-JoeShea;AssistantDirector-WendyThomson

EUROPEANDAFRICA

Director-BeataKaszuba-Baker;AssistantDirector-BartSochacki

LATINAMERICAANDCARIBBEANDirector-CarlosPagan;Assistant-JoseBerrios

InternationalTournamentPoolPlayFormatSectionI–Guidelines

The Pool Play Format should only be used in divisions in which there is areasonableexpectationforallteamstoplayallgamesforwhichtheyarescheduled.Indivisions inwhichteamstraditionallydropoutatthe lastmoment,orpartwaythrough the tournament, the standard double-elimination or single-eliminationformatsshouldbeusedinstead.

The following conditions must apply to all Pool Play Format tournaments,unlessspecifiedasoptional:

A. In the event a team or teams drop out of a pool play format tournamentbefore the first game of the tournament is played (by any team in thetournament),thepoolsmustberedrawn.Ifateamorteamsdropoutoris/areremoved by action of the Tournament Committee after the first game isplayed, the matter must be referred to the Tournament Committee for adecision.

B. APoolPlayFormattournamentmayhaveoneormorepools.

C. The pool assignments (or “draw”)must either be a blind draw, ormust bebasedongeographicconsiderations.Poolassignmentsmustneverbe“seeded”basedontheexpectedabilityoftheteams.

D. Inallcases, theresultsofPoolPlayhavenobearingonthenextsegmentofplay, with the exception of rules and regulations regarding rest periods forpitchers,(i.e.,lossesdonot“carryover”).

E. Itispreferableforeachteaminagivenpooltobescheduledtoplayallotherteamsinthatpoolonce.

F. Eachteamwithinanyonepoolmustbescheduledtoplayanequalnumberofgamesastheotherteamsinthatpool.

G. Inthecaseofaone-pooltournament,oneteammayadvancetobecomethetournament champion, based solely on the results of pool play, at thediscretion of the tournament director. More commonly in a one-pooltournament, however, two teams advance to play each other for thetournamentchampionship.

H. Ifmore thanonepool isused, and the totalnumberof teams in the largestandsmallestofthepoolscombinedislessthanten(10),thenumberofteamsinthelargestpoolmustbenomorethanoneteamgreaterthanthenumberofteamsinthesmallestpool.Example:

Acceptable NotAcceptablePoolAPoolB PoolAPoolB4teams5teams 3teams6teams

I. Ifmorethanonepoolisused,andthetotalnumberofteamsinthelargestandsmallestof thepools is ten(10)ormore, thenumberof teams inthe largestpoolmustbenomore than two teamsgreater than thenumberof teams insmallestpool.Example:

Acceptable NotAcceptablePoolAPoolB PoolAPoolB4teams6teams 3teams7teams

J. Inthecaseoftournamentsinvolvingmorethanonepool,oneormoreteamsmayadvanceoutofeachpooltothenextsegment.Inmostcases,whentwoteamsadvance, the schedulemaybearranged so that teamswill “crossover”for the purpose of seeding in the next round. For example, in a two-pooltournament:1. Thefirst-placeteaminPoolAplaysthesecond-placeteaminPoolB.2. Thefirst-placeteaminPoolBplaysthesecond-placeteaminPoolA.3. Thewinnersofthosetwogamesplayeachotherforthechampionship.4. A consolation game may be scheduled between the losing teams. The

crossover method, however, is not required. At the discretion of thetournament director, the teams advancing from pool play could be re-drawnforplacementinthenextroundviablinddraw.

K. In thecaseof tournaments involvingmore thanone teamadvancingoutofpool play into a playoff, the playoff format may be single- or doubleelimination, at the discretion of the tournament director. However, if thepublished format calls for double-elimination, and the tournament directorsubsequently wishes for it to revert to single-elimination because of delayscaused by weather, etc., this can only be approved by the Tournament

CommitteeinWilliamsport.

L. Thetournamentdirectormay,athis/herdiscretion,useaformatinwhichallteams that finish the pool play round with a specific won-lost record willadvance. In the followingexamples, the format calls for advancingall teams(froma10-teampoolinwhicheachteamplaysonlysevengames)thatfinishpoolplaywithzerooroneloss.Example1:Amongthe10teamsinthepool,two finished with 7-0 records, while two others finished with 6-1 records.Result – These four teams advance and the other six teams are eliminated.Example2:Amongthe10teamsinthepool,onefinishedwitha7-0record,whiletwoothersfinishedwith6-1records.Result–Thesethreeteamsadvanceandtheotherseventeamsareeliminated.

M. The tiebreakermethods published herein by Little League International arethe only methods that will be used when a tiebreaker is required. If anyquestion or controversy arises, it must be referred to the RegionalHeadquartersbeforeadvancingateam.

N. Amanagerisnotpermittedtopurposelyforfeitanygameforthepurposeofengineering the outcome of pool play, and may be removed from thetournament by action of the Tournament Committee in Williamsport.Additionally, the Tournament Committee may remove such a team fromfurthertournamentplay.

O. Only the Tournament Committee can forfeit a game in the InternationalTournament,andreservestherighttodisregardtheresultsofaforfeitedgameincomputingateam’swon-lostrecordandRuns-AllowedRatio.(SectionIV)

P. When a manager or coach instructs his/her players to play poorly for anyreason,suchas,butnotlimitedtothefollowing,suchactionmayresultinthemanager’sremovalbytheUmpire-in-Chief,and/orremovalofthemanager,coach(es) and/or team from further tournamentplay.NOTE:Thispolicy isnot intended to prevent a manager from using lesser-skilled players morefrequentlyifheorshewishes,evenifsuchactionmayresultinlosingagame:1. losing a game to effect a particular outcome in a Pool Play Format

tournament;2. soastoloseagamebythe10-runrule;3. todelaythegameuntilthecurfew;toallowanopponenttotiethescore

sothatmoreinningsmaybeplayed,etc.

SectionII–SegmentsofaPoolPlayTournament

A. Under this format, there are two distinct segments to a pool play formattournament.1. In Segment 1 – The Pool Play Round, the teams are divided into a

number of pools (usually two to four pools). Each team in each of thepools shouldplay theother teams in thatpoolonce.Bydecisionof thetournamentdirector, oneormore teamswith thebest records(s) in thepoolwilladvancetothenextsegment.NOTE:Inaone-poolformat,oneor more teams may advance to become the tournament champion. Ifonlyoneteamadvances,thereisnosecondsegment.

2. In Segment 2 – The Elimination Round, the teams advancing out ofSegment1arematchedupineitherastandardsingle-eliminationformat,orastandarddouble-eliminationformat.

B. Onceasegmentiscompleted,gamesplayedpreviouslyhavenobearingonthenextsegment,withtheexceptionof:1. rulesandregulationsregardingtherequiredrestperiodsforpitchers;2. rules and regulations regarding players, managers and/or coaches that

wereejectedandtheprescribedpenaltiesresultingfromtheejection.

SectionIII–TiebreakerProcedures

A. Inallcases,theteam(s)advancingpastSegment1mustbetheteam(s)withthebestwon-lostrecord(s)duringpoolplay.Thetournamentdirectorwilldecidethe number of teams that will advance beyond pool play, and suchdeterminationmustbemadeavailabletotheleagues/teamsinvolvedbeforethetournamentbegins.

B. Whenrecordsaretied,however,thefollowingproceduresmustbeappliedinorder, so that the tie can be broken. These procedures also apply todetermining the seeding for Segment 2 (the playoff round), if seeding forSegment2isbasedonresultsofpoolplay.1. The first tiebreaker is the result of the head-to-headmatch-up(s) during

poolplay(Segment1)oftheteamsthatareinvolvedinthetie.a. If one of the teams involved in the tie has accomplished EVERY

ONEofthefollowing,thenthatteamwilladvance:

i. Defeatedalloftheotherteamsinvolvedinthetieatleastonce;AND,

ii. Defeatedalloftheotherteamsinvolvedinthetieineveryoneofthepoolplaygamesitplayedagainstthoseteams;AND,

iii. Played each of the teams involved in the tie an equal number oftimes.Example:Three teamsare tiedwith identical records for firstplaceattheendofpoolplay,andoneteamistoadvancetoSegment2.TeamsA, B andC played against each other once in pool play.TeamAwon all of its games against TeamB andTeamC duringpoolplay.Result–TeamAadvances,whileTeamBandTeamCareeliminated.

2. If the results of the head-to-head match-up(s) during pool play of theteamsthatare involvedinthetiecannotbreakthetie(becausenoteamdefeated each of the other teams in the tie each time they played, orbecausenoteamhasdefeatedalloftheotherteamsinvolvedinthetieineveryoneofthepoolplaygamesplayedbetweenthoseteams,orbecausetheteamsinvolvedinthetiedidnotplayoneanotheranequalnumberoftimesduringpoolplay),thenthetieisbrokenusingtheRuns-AllowedRatio(seeSectionIV).

C. Inallcases,ifthetie-breakingprincipleshereinarecorrectlyappliedandfailtobreakthetie,oriftheseguidelinesarenotappliedcorrectly(inthejudgmentof the Tournament Committee in Williamsport), then the matter will bereferred to the Tournament Committee, which will be the final arbiter indecidingtheissue.Ifatiecannotbebrokenthroughtheproperapplicationofthese guidelines (in the opinion of the Tournament Committee), then aplayoff, blind draw or coin flip will determine which team(s) will advance.ThisisadecisionoftheTournamentCommittee.

SectionIV–Runs-AllowedRatio

A. Foreachteaminvolvedinatie inwhichhead-to-headresultscannotbeused(becauseno teamdefeated eachof theother teams in the tie each time theyplayed,orbecausenoteamhasdefeatedalloftheotherteamsinvolvedinthetieineveryoneofthepoolplaygamesplayedbetweenthoseteams,orbecausethe teams involved in the tie didnot play one another an equal number oftimes during pool play), the tournament director will calculate: The totalnumberofrunsgivenupinallpoolplaygamesplayedbythatteam,dividedby6 innings forLittleLeagueandbelow [7 innings forIntermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague].ThisprovidestheRuns-AllowedRatio.

1. Example:TheHometownLittleLeague(Major)teamhasgivenupeight(8) runs in all four (4) of its pool play games. 8 divided by 24equals.3333.

2. The Runs-Allowed Ratio for Hometown Little League (.3333 in theexampleabove)iscomparedtothesamecalculationforeachoftheteamsinvolvedinthetie.

B. TheRuns-AllowedRatio isused toadvanceALLteamsafter it isdeterminedthathead-to-headcannotbeused.

C. If,aftercomputingtheRuns-AllowedRatiousingresultsofallpoolplaygamesplayedbytheteamsinvolvedinthetie:1. one teamhas the lowestRuns-AllowedRatio, that team advances.After

one team has advanced using theRuns-AllowedRatio, each subsequentteamneeded to advance isdeterminedby theRuns-AllowedRatiountilallteamsaredeterminedandseeded.

2. twoormoreteamsremaintiedwiththesameruns-AllowedRatio,andthemethodsdetailed inSectionIII–TiebreakerProcedurescannotbeused(because no teamdefeated each of the other teams in the tie each timethey played, or because no team has defeated all of the other teamsinvolved in the tie in everyone of the pool play games played betweenthose teams, or because the teams involved in the tie did not play oneanother an equal number of times during pool play), then the Runs-Allowed Ratio must be recomputed using statistics only from the poolplaygamesplayedbetweentheteamsinvolvedinthetie.TheresultsareusedtoadvanceONEteam,andanyothertiesmustreverttotheRuns-AllowedRatiousingallremainingteams.

D. Ifagameisforfeited,inmostcasesthescoreofthegamewillberecordedas6-0(forLittleLeagueDivisionsandbelow)or7-0[forIntermediate (50-70)Division/Junior/Senior League]. However, only the TournamentCommittee in Williamsport can decree a forfeit, and the TournamentCommitteereservestherighttodisregardtheresultsofthegame,toassignthescoreasnotedabove,or toallowthescore tostand(ifanypartof thegamewasplayed).

E. Intheeventa team(definedfor thispurposeasaminimumofnineplayers)fails to attend a scheduled game, and it is determined by the TournamentCommitteeinWilliamsportthatthefailuretoattendwasdesignedtocausea

forfeitordelaythe tournament foranyreason, theTournamentCommitteereserves the right to remove the team from furtherplay in the InternationalTournamentand/orremovethoseadults itdeemsresponsible fromtheteamand/orlocalleague.

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AppendixALightningSafetyGuidelines

Each year across the United States, thunderstorms produce an estimated 25millioncloud-to-groundflashesoflightning-eachoneofthoseflashesisapotentialkiller. According to the National Weather Service, an average of 73 people arekilled by lightning each year and hundreds more are injured, some sufferingdevastating neurological injuries that persist for the rest of their lives. A growingpercentageofthosestruckareinvolvedinoutsiderecreationalactivities.

Officials responsible for sports events often lack adequate knowledge ofthunderstorms and lightning tomake educateddecisions onwhen to seek safety.Without knowledge, officials base their decisions on personal experience and,sometimes,onthedesiretocompletetheactivity.Duetothenatureof lightning,personalexperiencecanbemisleading.

Whilemanypeople routinelyput their lives in jeopardywhen thunderstormsarenearby,fewareactuallystruckbylightning.Thisresultsinafalsesenseofsafety.Unfortunately, this false senseof safetyhas resulted innumerous lightningdeathsand injuries during the past several decades because people made decisions thatunknowinglyputtheirlivesorthelivesofothersatrisk.

For organized outdoor activities, the National Weather Service recommendsthoseinchargehavealightningsafetyplan,andthattheyfollowtheplanwithoutexception. The plan should give clear and specific safety guidelines in order toeliminateerrorsinjudgment.Priortoanactivityorevent,organizersshouldlistentothelatestforecasttodeterminethelikelihoodofthunderstorms.NOAAWeatherRadio is a good source of up-to-date weather information.Once people start toarrive,theguidelinesinyourleague’slightningsafetyplanshouldbefollowed.

Athunderstormisapproachingornearby.Areconditionssafe,or is ittimetoheadfor safety?Notwantingtoappearoverlycautious,manypeoplewait far toolong before reacting to this potentially deadly weather threat. The safetyrecommendationsoutlinedherebasedonlightningresearchandthelessonslearnedfromtheunfortunateexperiencesofthousandsoflightningstrikevictims.

Thunderstormsproducetwotypesoflightningflashes,‘negative’and‘positive.’While both types are deadly, the characteristics of the two are quite different.Negative flashes occur more frequently, usually under or near the base of thethunderstormwhererainisfalling.Incontrast,positiveflashesgenerallyoccuraway

fromthecenterofthestorm,ofteninareaswhererainisnotfalling.There isnoplaceoutsidethatissafeinornearathunderstorm.Consequently,peopleneedtostop what they are doing and get to a safe place immediately. Small outdoorbuildingsincludingdugouts,rainshelters,sheds,etc.,areNOTSAFE.Substantialbuildings with wiring and plumbing provide the greatest amount of protection.Office buildings, schools, and homes are examples of buildings that would offerprotection. Once inside, stay away from windows and doors and anything thatconducts electricity such as corded phones, wiring, plumbing, and anythingconnected to these. In the absenceof a substantialbuilding, ahard toppedmetalvehiclewiththewindowsclosedprovidesgoodprotection.Occupantsshouldavoidcontact with metal in the vehicle and, to the extent possible, move away fromwindows.

Who should monitor the weather and who is responsible for making thedecisiontostopactivities?

Lightning safety plans should specify that someone be designated tomonitortheweatherforlightning.The‘lightningmonitor’shouldnotincludethecoaches,umpires, or referees, as they are not able to devote the attention needed toadequately monitor conditions. The ‘lightning monitor’ must know the plan’sguidelinesandbeempoweredtoassurethatthoseguidelinesarefollowed.

Whenshouldactivitiesbestopped?Thesooneractivitiesarestoppedandpeoplegettoasafeplace,thegreaterthe

levelof safety. Ingeneral,a significant lightningthreatextendsoutwardfromthebaseofathunderstormcloudabout6to10miles.Therefore,peopleshouldmoveto a safe place when a thunderstorm is 6 to 10 miles away. Also, the plan’sguidelinesshouldaccountforthetimeitwilltakeforeveryonetogettoasafeplace.Herearesomecriteriathatcouldbeusedtohaltactivities.1. If lightning is observed.The ability to see lightning varies dependingon the

timeofday,weatherconditions,andobstructionssuchastrees,mountains,etc.In clear air, andespecially atnight, lightningcanbe seen fromstormsmorethan 10 miles away provided that obstructions don’t limit the view of thethunderstorm.

2. Ifthunderisheard.Thundercanusuallybeheardfromadistanceofabout10miles provided that there is no background noise. Traffic, wind, andprecipitationmaylimittheabilitytohearthunderlessthan10milesaway.Ifyouhearthunder,though,it’sasafebetthatthestormiswithintenmiles.

3. Ifthetimebetweenlightningandcorrespondingthunderis30secondsorless.Thiswouldindicatethatthethunderstormis6milesawayorless.Aswiththeprevioustwocriteria,obstructions,weather,noise,andotherfactorsmaylimittheabilitytousethiscriterion.Inaddition,adesignatedpersonmustdiligentlymonitor any lightning. In addition to any of the above criteria, activitiesshould be halted if the sky looks threatening. Thunderstorms can developdirectly overhead and some stormsmay develop lightning just as theymoveintoanarea.

Whenshouldactivitiesberesumed?Becauseelectricalchargescanlingerincloudsafterathunderstormhaspassed,

experts agree that people should wait at least 30 minutes after the storm beforeresumingactivities.

Whatshouldbedoneifsomeoneisstruckbylightning?Most lightning strike victims can survive a lightning strike; however,medical

attentionmaybeneededimmediately-havesomeonecallformedicalhelp.Victimsdonotcarryanelectricalchargeandshouldbeattendedtoatonce.Inmanycases,thevictim’sheartand/orbreathingmayhavestoppedandCPRmaybeneededtorevive them. The victim should continue to be monitored until medical helparrives;heartand/orrespiratoryproblemscouldpersist,orthevictimcouldgointoshock.Ifpossible,movethevictimtoasaferplaceawayfromthethreatofanotherlightningstrike.

AppendixBSafetyCodeforLittleLeague

• Responsibilityforsafetyproceduresshouldbethatofanadultmemberofthelocalleague.

• Arrangements should be made in advance of all games and practices foremergencymedicalservices.

• Managers, coaches, andumpires shouldhave some training in first-aid. First-AidKitshouldbeavailableatthefield.

• Nogamesorpracticeshouldbeheldwhenweatherorfieldconditionsarenotgood, particularly when lighting is inadequate. (See Lightning SafetyGuidelines.)

• Play area should be inspected frequently for holes, damage, glass, and otherforeignobjects.

• Dugoutsandbatracksshouldbepositionedbehindscreens.• Only players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing

fieldduringplayandpracticesessions.• Responsibilityforkeepingbatsandlooseequipmentoffthefieldofplayshould

bethatofaregularplayerassignedforthispurpose.• Procedure should be established for retrieving foul balls batted out of the

playingarea.• Duringpracticesessionsandgames,allplayersshouldbealertandwatchingthe

batteroneachpitch.• Duringwarmupdrills,playersshouldbespacedsothatnooneisendangered

byerrantballs.• Equipmentshouldbeinspectedregularly.Makesureitfitsproperly.• Pitching machines, if used, must be in good working order (including

extensioncords,outlets,etc.)andmustbeoperatedonlybyadultmanagersandcoaches.

• Batters must wear protective NOCSAE helmets during practice, as well asduringgames.

• Catchersmustwear catcher’shelmet (with facemaskand throatguard), chestprotector,andshinguards.Malecatchersmustwearaprotectivesupporterandcupatalltimes.

• Exceptwhenrunnerisreturningtoabase,headfirstslidesarenotpermitted.

ThisappliesonlytoLittleLeague(Majors)andbelow.• Atnotimeshould“horseplay”bepermittedontheplayingfield.• Parents of players whowear glasses should be encouraged to provide “Safety

Glasses.”• Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry, hard cosmetic, or hard

decorativeitems.• Catchersmustwearcatcher’shelmet,facemask,andthroatguardinwarming

uppitchers.Thisappliesbetweeninningsandinbullpenpractice.Skullcapsarenotpermitted.

• Batting/catcher’s helmets should not be painted unless approved by themanufacturer.

• Regulations prohibit on-deck batters. This means no player should handle abat,evenwhileinanenclosure,untilitishis/hertimeatbat.ThisappliesonlytoLittleLeague(Majors)andbelow.

• Playerswho are ejected, ill, or injured should remainunder supervisionuntilreleasedtotheparentorguardian.

AppendixCCommunicableDiseaseProcedures

Properprecautionsareneeded tominimize thepotential riskof the spreadofcommunicable disease and skin infections during athletic competition. Theseconditionsincludeskininfectionsthatoccurduetoskincontactwithcompetitorsand equipment. The transmission of infections such as Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) andHerpesGladiatorum, blood-borne pathogenssuch asHIV andHepatitisB, and other infectious diseases such as Influenza canoftenbegreatlyreducedthroughproperhygiene.

InfectiousSkinDiseasesStrategiesforreducingthepotentialexposuretotheseinfectiousagentsinclude:

• Athletesmust notify a parent/guardian and coachof any skin lesionprior toany competition or practice. An appropriate health-care professional shallevaluateallskinlesionsbeforereturningtopracticesorcompetition.

• Ifanoutbreakoccursonateam,especiallyinacontactsport,allteammembersshould be evaluated to help prevent the potential spread of the infection.Allsharedequipmentshallbeproperlycleaned/disinfectedpriortouse.

• Coaches,officials, andappropriatehealth-careprofessionalsmust followLittleLeague, state, or local guidelines on “time until return to competition.”Participation with a covered lesion may be considered if in accordance withLittleLeague,state,orlocalguidelinesandthelesionisnolongercontagious.

Blood-borneInfectiousDiseasesStrategiesforreducingthepotentialexposuretotheseagentsincludefollowing

UniversalPrecautionssuchas:• Anathletewhoisbleeding,hasanopenwound,hasanyamountofbloodon

his/heruniform,orhasbloodonhis/herperson,shallbedirectedtoleavetheactivity(gameorpractice)untilthebleedingisstopped,thewoundiscovered,the uniform and/or body is appropriately cleaned, and/or the uniform ischangedbeforereturningtoactivity.

• Athletic trainers or other caregivers must wear gloves and use UniversalPrecautions to prevent blood or body fluid-splash from contaminatingthemselvesorothers.

• In theeventofabloodorbody fluid-splash, immediatelywashcontaminatedskinormucousmembraneswithsoapandwater.

• Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with disinfectant beforereturningtocompetition.Besuretousegloveswhencleaning.

• Anybloodexposureorbitestotheskinthatbreakthesurfacemustbereportedandimmediatelyevaluatedbyanappropriatehealth-careprofessional.

OtherCommunicableDiseasesMeansofreducingthepotentialexposuretotheseagentsinclude:

• Appropriatevaccinationofathletes,coaches,officialsandstaffasrecommendedbytheCentersforDiseaseControl(CDC).

• Duringtimesofoutbreaks,followtheguidelinessetforthbytheCDCaswellasstateandlocalHealthDepartments.Additionalinformationisavailablefromyourstatehighschoolassociationand

fromtheNationalFederationTARGETprogram.This Policy was modified with permission from the National Federation of

State High School Associations’ Communicable Disease and Skin InfectionProceduresPolicy.

AppendixDBatModificationsandAlterations

WhileLittleLeagueInternationalhasnotreceivedanyreportsofLittleLeaguevolunteers or players making alterations to bats designed to increase theirperformance,ithasbeenanissueinsomeupperlevelsofplay.

In an effort to ensure this does not become a problem in Little League, thispolicystatementhasbeenprepared.

Nobat,inanylevelofLittleLeagueBaseballorSoftballplay,ispermittedtobealtered.This isofparticularconcernespeciallywhen it isclearlydonetoenhanceperformanceandviolatebatstandards.Makingsuchalterationstobatsisclearlyaninappropriateattempttogainanunfairadvantage,andcheatinghasnoplaceinourprogram. Umpires, managers, and coaches are instructed to inspect bats beforegamesandpractices-astheyalwaysshould-todetermineifbatsmighthavebeenaltered.

This includes using the appropriate Little LeagueBatRing. If a bat does notclearlypassthroughthecorrectsizering,orifithasaflatspotonit,thebatmustnotbeused.(Thismaysimplyindicatethebathasbecomemisshapenwithuse,anddoes not necessarily indicate it was purposely altered. Still, the bat must beremoved.)

Other signs to look for include contorted ormangled end-caps or knobs onnon-woodbats.Thiscouldindicatethatmachinerywasusedto“shave”theinsideofthebat tomake it lighter.Batswithevidenceof this typeof tamperingalsomustnotbeused.

LittleLeagueInternationalwishestomakeitclearthattamperingwithbats(oranyotherpieceofequipment)isdangerous,andtheequipmentmustnotbeusedinanyLittleLeaguegameorpractice.

AppendixEHeatIllnessPreventionProtectionPolicy

Takestepstoprotectyourleague’smembersfromheatillness.Heatstroke,heatexhaustion,andheatcrampsareallhighlypossibleoutcomesforyourplayersandvolunteersiftheyarenotprotectedfromthesun’spower.Whengamesareplayedinhighheatorheatandhighhumidity,precautionsshouldbeinplace.

According to the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP), children’s bodiescan’t tolerateheat aswell as adults, sodon’t expect themtoperform in the sameconditionsyoucan.

Watch for heat illness signs:weakness, dizziness, slow pulse, and clammyskin. If sweating can’t cool thebody, especially because theplayer is dehydrated,heatstrokecoulddevelop.Signsofthisareconfusion,collapse,rapidpulse,anddryskin(nolongersweating).

The AAP notes heat stroke may cause convulsions or even unconsciousness.Thisisamedicalemergencyandprofessionalhelpshouldbesoughtimmediately.Insomecases,heat strokecankill,but it canalsocausepermanentbraindamage invictimswhosurvive.

DrinkEarly,DrinkOften:Remember, thebestprotection forheat illness iswater and rest.Themaxim is: drink early, drinkoften, evenwhenplayers aren’tthirsty.Playersshouldarriveforgames/practicesadequatelyhydratedanddrinkatleastfive(5)ouncesofwaterevery15-20minuteswhiletheyareactiveintheheat.

Ask players to bring water or a sports drink with modest amounts ofelectrolytes,butnothingwithcaffeinethatactsasadiureticanddrainswaterfromthebody.

Trytoprovidewaterforplayerswhereverpossibleatyourfacility.EvidenceshowsthatsunscreenofatleastSPF15shouldbeappliedtoexposed

skineverytimechildrenwillbe inthesunforextendedperiods, tohelpkeeptheplayercoolandtoprotectagainstfutureskincancerrisk.

Takefirststeps:• Providesunshadesforalldugoutsandspectatorareasaspossible.• Providecoolwaterandwettowels(withorwithoutice)forplayersandumpires

toapplytonecks.• Recommend participants utilize topical sunscreen on a regular basis and

encourageitsuseonallexposedskin.• Takebreaksintheshadebetweeninnings,orevery20minutes.• Setupasprinklerinagrassyorpavedareawhereplayerscancooloff.

Takeittothenextlevel:• Installawatermisternearorindugoutstoboostcooling.• ProvideumpireswithaCamelback-stylewatercontainerforhydratingduring

innings.• Developa“coolroom”inyourconcessionstand,orjustatentwithwalls,with

fansorair-conditioningforthoseovercomebyheat.Anyonewhobegins todevelopcramps,dizziness,orother signsofheat stress

shouldberemovedfromthegame,givencoolwater,andplacedinascoolaplaceaspossible:inacarwithair-conditioningorinacool,shadedarea.

Make surevolunteersknow tocall9-1-1 if theplayerbecomesdisorientedorconfused,asthisisasignofthemoreseriousheatstroke.

AppendixFPrivacyPolicy

The Little League® International (“Little League”) Privacy Policy has beenwritten to answer questions you might have about our information and privacypractices.Asayouthorganization,weareveryconcernedaboutprivacy.Therefore,we have taken measures to tailor our content and offerings to help protect theprivacyofplayers,parents/guardians,coachesandmanagers,volunteersandfans.

ThisPrivacyPolicyappliestoinformationcollectedonLittleLeagueauthoredwebsites, including LittleLeague.org, LittleLeagueStore.net,LittleLeague.org/Videos, LittleLeagueU.org, LittleLeagueUmpire.org, and otheraffiliated websites as well as our official pages on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat,YouTube, Instagram and other social media (collectively, the “Sites”), as well asinformation received from other sources such as charter enrollment, playerregistration,events,volunteerreporting,andadvertising.

ThispolicywaslastupdatedonNovember9,2018.

AdvicetoChildrenandParentsForparentsandguardians,weurgeyoutorepeatedlydiscusswithyourchildren

therisksofgivingpersonalinformationtoanyone(onlineorinperson)whomtheydonotpersonallyknow.Wealsoencourageparentstospendtimeonlinewiththeirchildrenmonitoringand reviewing their children’sonlineactivity.ForadditionaltipsonhowtohelpchildrenstaysafeontheInternet,werecommendthefollowingsite:Consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0002-parents.

As a policy, no person under the age of 13 is permitted without parentalauthorization to register to receive Little League’s electronic communications orparticipateinLittleLeague’swebsiteorsocialmediaactivities.

WhatPersonalInformationDoWeCollect?Registration and Volunteer Data. For players, we require chartered Little

Leaguestocollectlimitedpersonalinformation,includingnames,gendersanddatesofbirth.Forparentsorguardiansofplayers,werequirecharteredLittleLeaguestocollect more comprehensive personal information, including names, mailingaddresses,telephonenumbers,andemailaddresses.Werequirethisinformationfor

registration purposes, to allow us to communicate with you, and to provide theinformationabouttheLittleLeagueprogramandadditionalservicesorpromotionsthatmayberelevanttoyou.

Similarly, for coaches, managers, parents/guardians of registered players,umpires, league officers, district officers, and other Little League employees andeventstaffincludingvolunteers,wemaycollectorrequirecharteredLittleLeaguesto collect personal information including names, mailing addresses, telephonenumbers,andemailaddresses.Werequirethisinformationforregistrationpurposesandtoallowustocommunicatewithyou.Umpires,LittleLeagueemployeesandeventstaffincludingvolunteersmayalsoberequiredtoprovidetheirdatesofbirth,socialsecuritynumbers,andothergovernment issuedidentificationcardnumbersforthelimitedpurposeofconductingbackgroundchecks.

EventData. IfyouattendLittleLeagueeventsor theWorldofLittleLeague®:PeterJ.McGovernMuseum(“Museum”),wemayaskyoutoprovideyourpersonalinformationonavoluntarybasis.Forexample,at theMuseum,wemakeakioskavailableforattendeestocompleteavoluntarysurveyabouttheirexperienceattheMuseum,andifyouvoluntarilyelecttocompleteasurvey,weaskforyourpersonalinformation, including name, mailing address, and email address, to help usimproveourMuseumexperienceandservices.

Ifyouattendcertaineventsorparticipateincertainactivitiesatevents,wemayrequireyoutoprovidecertainpersonalinformation.Forexample:• If you attend our summer camp program, we require your personal

information in order to enroll, including name, mailing address, telephonenumber, email address, date of birth, medical information for safety andemergencypurposes,andfinancialinformationtopaythefee.

• IfyouattendtheFamilyFunZoneattheLittleLeagueBaseball®WorldSeriesor at any other event operated by Little League, we use radio-frequencyidentification(“RFID”)technologytoprovideattendeeswithconvenientaccessto various activities, and we require certain personal information, includingname,mailingaddress,andemailaddressforparticipants18yearsandolder,inordertoregistertheaccountandkeeptrackofwhichactivitieswereparticipatedin.IfyouattendaneventattheLittleLeagueInternationalcomplex,youmaybe

under video surveillance on premises of the event for security purposes and toensurethesafetyofallattendees.

WebsiteData. If you visit anyof theSites,wemay ask you toprovide your

personal information in order to provide the quality services requested, such assubscribing to our email newsletters, participating in promotions, finding localleagues through League Finder, or registering for events. We may collectinformation as you interact with our Sites, such asmaking purchases, expressingyour opinion, or simply browsing, for a variety of reasons including fulfillingonlineordersandimprovingyourexperienceandourservices.Wemayalsocollectinformationfromotherlegitimatesources,suchasourpromotionalpartners,frompublic sources, advertising metrics, or personal information that is part of yoursocialmediaaccountsthatyouhavemadeavailabletous.

PaymentInformation.IfyouplaceanyordersforgoodsorservicesontheSitesoratourcampsandevents,weorourpaymentprocessingpartnersmayaskyoutoprovideyourpersonal information inorder toprocessyour transactionsand shipyourorders.Thisinformationmayincludeyourname,mailingaddress,telephonenumber,emailaddress,andfinancialaccountinformationincludingpaymentcardinformation. Details regarding the terms and conditions, privacy and securitypolicies of our payment processing partners are made available at the point ofcollection.

WhatistheSourceofPersonalInformationWeCollect?Wemaycollectpersonalinformationfromthefollowingsources:• Sites. This includes Little League authored websites and other affiliated

websites, as well as our official pages on third party platforms, includingFacebook,Twitter,Snapchat,YouTube,Instagram,andothersocialmedia.

• Fans,Members,andVolunteers.This includeschartered leagues,andcamps,eventsaswellastheirattendees,players,parentorguardiansofplayers,coaches,managers,leagueofficial,districtofficers,umpires,administratorsorvolunteers.Italso includes informationprovideddirectly toLittleLeague fromcharteredLittle Leagues and Districts through the Little League Data Center atLittleLeague.org/DataCenter(“DataCenter”)orthroughtheDICK’SSportingGoods Team Sports HQ platform at TeamSportsHQ.dsg.com (“DICK’SPlatform”).

• Advertising.Thisincludesuserinteractionswithouradvertisements,aswellasourcoupons,specialdiscounts,contests,games,andpromotions.

• Correspondence. This includes any communication by electronic or non-electronicmeansbetweenLittleLeagueoritsmembers/affiliatesandyou.

• Events.WemaycollectinformationfromattendeesonsiteattheMuseum,theLittle League Baseball® World Series, regional tournaments, clinics, meetings

andotherevents, includingbutnot limited tocompletingavoluntary surveyabouttheirexperience,checkinorregister foraclinicormeeting,orregisteranaccountforRFIDtechnologyusedatourevents.

• DirectInquiries.Wecollectinformationfromthoseindividualswhoemailusorrequestinformationviaouronlinesubmissionformsinordertoserviceyourrequestaccordingly.

HowDoWeUseYourPersonalInformation?Any personal information collected by Little League will be used for the

purposeoffurtheringthemissionofLittleLeagueandasdescribedinthisPrivacyPolicy.Wecollectyourpersonal information tomeetcontractual andother legalobligations, protect the interests of individuals and the public, and to serve ourlegitimate interests, such as: providing our products, services and events andassuringtheirquality;improvinganddevelopingnewproducts,servicesandevents;and protecting our assets, systems, staff, participants and attendees.Wemay alsorely on your consent given for particular uses of your personal information, ifrequiredbyapplicable law.Specifically,wemayuseyourpersonal information inthefollowingways:

Services.Wemayuseyourpersonalinformationinordertoprovideservicestoour volunteers, parents, fans, customers, and other constituents which includemanaging a network of organized youth sports programs across the world andensuring that sporting events are successful. Without limitation, this typicallyrequirestheuseofcertainpersonalinformation,includingregistrationdata,eventdata, and other personal information, in order to provide program information,specialoffersorservicesthroughLittleLeagueand/oritstrustedsponsors,partners,or licensees, to fulfill your requests for information or products/services, tomaintainalistofverifiedandeligibleparticipants,tomaintainalistofvolunteersandprovidethemwiththeoperatingtoolstomanageleagues,ortorespondtoyourinquiriesaboutourprograms.Wemayalsouse this information tocommunicatewithyou,suchastoupdateyouonnewrules,regulations,orriskmanagementandoperationalissues.

Order Fulfillment. We use your personal information to process and shiporders for goods and services, to provide you with information related to yourorder,toimproveyoure-commerceexperience,andforfrauddetectionpurposes.This typically requires the use of certain personal information, paymentinformation,andwebsitedata.

Marketing, Research, and Promotions. The information you provide inconnection with our Sites and email communications, online submissions andsurveys, social media sites, and communities is used to create an interactiveexperience.Wemay combine your registration datawith other information thatyouhaveprovided through socialmediaorotherplatforms, andwemayuse thiscombined information to facilitate conversation and to occasionally offer youinformation, programs, and services, both directly from us and on behalf ofaffiliated third parties. We may also ask for your opinion through surveys andresearch, seek to register you for contests andnotify you if youhavewon, or toprovideyouwiththelatestnewsorprogramupdatesdistributedbyLittleLeague.

Archival. We may use, disclose, or share basic information (particularlyidentifyingthenamesofplayers,theirteams,teamachievements,andyearsplayersplayed) for archival, record keeping, honorary, newsworthy or promotionalpurposes (including selecting, arranging anddescribing such records, andmakingthemavailabletothepublic).

Legal.Wemayberequiredtouse,disclose,orshareyourpersonalinformationwiththirdpartieswhenrequiredbyapplicablelaw,inresponsetolegalproceedings,inresponsetoarequestfromacompetentlawenforcementagency,toprotectourrights, privacy, safety or property, or the public, or to enforce the terms of anyagreementorthetermsoftheSites.

Mergers and Acquisitions. In the event that Little League or its assets areacquiredby,ormergedwith,anotherorganizationorcompanyincludingthroughbankruptcy,wemayuse,disclose,orshareyourpersonalinformationwithanyofourlegalsuccessors.

FraudDetection. We may use, disclose, or share your personal informationand non-personal information in order to investigate, prevent, or take actionregardingillegalactivities,suspectedfraud,situationsinvolvingpotentialthreatstothephysical safetyofanyperson,violationsof thisPrivacyPolicy,orasotherwiserequiredbylaw.

DisclosuretoThirdPartiesWemaysharepersonalinformationwithcertaintypesofthirdparties:

• Subsidiaries and Affiliates. Little League International, regional offices,tournamentvolunteers,andotherassociatedpersonnelorvolunteersthatassistwithimplementationoftheLittleLeagueprogram.

• Members and Volunteers. Each chartered league is a self-organizing

communitymade up of the players, parent or guardians of players, coaches,managers, league official, district officers, umpires, and volunteers that are apartofthatleague.Eachcharteredleagueisalsoacontroller,alongwithLittleLeague, of the personal information provided to that chartered league, andpersonal information provided by each of the above categories of individualsmay be shared with others within that league. This includes informationprovideddirectlythroughtheDataCenterorDICK’SSportingGoodsTeamSports HQ Platform (TSHQ), as the DICK’S Platform is also a controller,along with Little League, of any information submitted through the Dick’sPlatform.AcopyoftheDICK’SPlatformPrivacyPoliciescanbefoundhere:DicksSportingGoods.com/s/privacy-policy and BlueSombrero.com/privacy-statement.

• ServiceProviders.This includesserviceandplatformprovidersthatenableustorunmanyaspectsofourorganization,suchasonlineeventregistrationandticketing platforms, pre-event and in-event marketing and consumerengagement technology providers, online form/survey and data collectionplatforms,internetmarketingcompanies,e-commercepaymentprocessors,andemailmarketingtoolproviders.

• Experts.Thisincludesconsultantsandlegalcounselthatassistusinmanagingandoperating our organization, such as safety consultants for league facilitiesandoperationsandoutsidelawfirms.

• Sponsors, Licensees, Agents, or Partners. This includes organizations thatsponsor or associatewithLittleLeague to offer information, coupons, specialdiscounts, contests,games,promotions, and special events.However,weonlyshareyourpersonalinformationwiththesethirdpartiesbasedonyourconsentgivenatthepointofcollection.

• Legal,MergersandAcquisitions,andFraudDetection.Wemayberequiredtodiscloseor sharepersonal informationwhen requiredbyapplicable law, inresponse to legalproceedings, in response to a request froma competent lawenforcement agency, toprotect our rights, privacy, safety or property, or thepublic,ortoenforcethetermsofanyagreementorthetermsoftheSites.Inthe event that Little League or its assets are acquired by, or merged with,anothercompanyincludingthroughbankruptcy,wemayuse,disclose,orshareyour personal information with any of our legal successors. We may use,disclose,orshareyourpersonal informationandnon-personal informationin

ordertoinvestigate,prevent,ortakeactionregardingillegalactivities,suspectedfraud,situationsinvolvingpotentialthreatstothephysicalsafetyofanyperson,violationsofthisPrivacyPolicy,orasotherwiserequiredbylaw.

RetentionofPersonalInformationWewillkeepyourinformationasdescribedinthisPrivacyPolicytotheextent

necessary to accomplish the purposes for which it was collected. We also prunearchivalinformationtoeliminateexcessdataunnecessaryforourarchivalpurposes.Wemayretainyouranonymized,depersonalizeddataafterdeletion.

ProtectionofPersonalInformationWehaveimplementedappropriatemeasuresdesignedtoprotectyourpersonal

informationfromaccidentallossandfromunauthorizedaccess,use,alteration,anddisclosure. Any payment transactions will be encrypted using industry-standardtechnologies.

The safety and security of your information also depends on you.Wherewehavegivenyou(orwhereyouhavechosen)apasswordforaccesstocertainpartsofourWebsite, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.We askyou not to share your password with anyone. We urge you to be careful aboutgivingoutinformationinpublicareasoftheSites,suchasourofficialsocialmediapages.TheinformationyoushareinsuchpublicareasmaybeviewedbyanyuseroftheSites.

Althoughwehaveimplementedappropriatemeasurestoprotectyourpersonalinformation,wecannotguaranteetheprivacyandsecurityofpersonalinformationtransmittedtotheSites.Anytransmissionofpersonal informationisatyourownrisk.Wearenot responsible forcircumventionofanyprivacy settingsor securitymeasurescontainedontheSites.

InternationalDataTransfersTheprocessingofyourpersonalinformationasdescribedinthisPrivacyPolicy

mayrequireyourpersonalinformationtobetransferredtoorstoredatdatastoragelocations within the United States that are controlled by Little LeagueInternational.Personalinformationregardingindividualswhoresideinamemberstate of the European Economic Area (“EEA”), Europe outside of the EEA, theMiddle East or Africa is controlled by Little League International through itsEuropean and African Region Headquarters located in Kutno, Poland. Personal

information regarding individuals who reside in Asia and the Pacific region iscontrolled by Little League International through its Asia-Pacific RegionHeadquarters in Hong Kong. Personal information regarding individuals whoreside inCanada is controlled by both Little League International and the LittleLeague Canadian Region Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a separateentity. Personal information regarding individuals who reside in Mexico, SouthAmerica, Central America, and the Caribbean is controlled by Little LeagueInternational through its Little League Latin American and Caribbean RegionHeadquartersinCaparraHeights,PuertoRico.

Wemay transfer your personal information to countries outside of the EEAthathavedifferentdataprotectionstandards to thosewhichapply in theEEA.Insuchcases,andwhereappropriate,wehaveputinplacestandardcontractualclausesapproved by the European Commission or will rely on your consent wherepermittedbylaw.

Cookies,PixelTags,andSimilarTechnologyWhatarethey?Cookiesandpixeltagsarepiecesofinformationthatawebsite

transfers to an individual’s hard drive for record-keeping purposes. Cookies andpixel tags make internet browsing easier for you by saving your passwords,preferencesandpreferredwebsitesasyoubrowse.Theuseofcookiesandpixeltagsareanindustrystandard–youwillfindthattheyareusedbymostmajorwebsites.ByshowinghowandwhenvisitorsusetheSites,cookiesandpixeltagscanalsohelpwebsitedevelopersseewhichareasarepopularandwhicharenotandcanhelpyoufind information that ismost relevant to you based on your search history. The“help”portionofthetoolbaronmostbrowserswill tellyouhowtopreventyourbrowserfromacceptingnewcookies,howtohavethebrowsernotifyyouwhenyoureceivenewcookiesorhowtodisablecookiesaltogether.Ifyourejectcookies,youmaynotbeabletoparticipateincertainactivitiesorreceiveapromotiontailoredtoyou.TheSitesdonot control anddonotguarantee theeffectivenessofbrowser-basedtoolsformanagingcookies.

We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technology on the Sites. As youbrowsetheSites,cookies,pixeltags,orsimilartechnologiesmaybeplacedonyourcomputersothatwecanunderstandwhatinformationinterestsyouonoursite,inorder to continue to provide information in the future. On occasion, we mayprovidetargetedadvertisingthroughpartnerslikeAdRollandFacebooktopresentyouwithadditionalinformationaboutourprogramanditsofferingsbasedonyour

previousinteractionwiththeSitesandyouronlineactivityacrossdifferentwebsites.These techniques do not collect personal information such as your name, emailaddress, postal address, or telephone number, but may collect informationregardingyourIPaddress,aswellasthetypeofdevice,operatingsystemandwebbrowser used to access the Sites, and limited information about your internetbrowsing history and related online activities. We also work with third partycompanies to assist us with website analytics such as evaluating the use andoperation of our website so that we can continue to enhance the Sites and theinformationcontainedwithin.Wedonotcontrolthepracticesofourpartnersorthird party companies with respect to the use of cookies, pixel tags or similartechnologies. You can visit NetworkAdvertising.org/Choices orAboutAds.Info/Choices to opt-out of tracking and targeted advertising usingcookiesorsimilartechnology.

Manageyourpreferences.DoNotTrack(DNT) isaprivacypreference thatuserscansetinsomewebbrowsers,allowinguserstooptoutoftrackingbywebsitesandonlineservices.Atthepresenttime,theWorldWideWebConsortium(W3C)has not yet established universal standards for recognizable DNT signals andthereforetheSitesmaynotrecognizeDNT.

YourRightsandChoicesYouhave the right toaccess, transport,update, rectify,or eraseyourpersonal

informationheldbyus, aswell as the right toobject toor restrict its processing,transformitintoanonymousform,orwithdrawfromanyconsent-baseduses.YoucanexerciseyourrightsbycontactingusatthecontactinformationprovidedinthisPrivacyPolicy.

Wemaydeclinetoprocessrequeststhatcannotbeverifiedaslegitimatelymadeonyourbehalf,appearvexatious, that jeopardizetheprivacyofothers,or thatwearerequiredtoprocessbylaworforlegitimatebusinessorlegalpurposes.Wemayalso decline aspects of requests if we believe doing so would undermine ourlegitimateuseofdataforsecurityoranti-fraudpurposes.

You also have a right to register a complaint to your local data protectionauthorities ifyoubelieveyourprivacy rights related toyourpersonal informationhavenotbeenproperlyobserved.

Third-PartyLinksandWebsitesPleasenote that some informationyoureceivemaydirectyoutoanon-Little

Leaguewebsite.Pleaserefertothesewebsitesforspecificprivacypoliciesanduseofdataaswehavenocontroloverinformationthatissubmittedto,orcollectedby,thesethirdparties.

IndividualSubmissionsandPromotionsWemayoffercoupons,specialdiscounts,contests,games,andpromotionson

behalfofLittleLeagueand/orournationalpartners;orinviteyoutosubmitstories,photos,comments,orquestionstocertainareasoftheSites.Ontheseoccasions,wemay ask you to voluntarily submit additional information along with yoursubmissionsothatwecannotifyyouifyouareawinner,ortorespondto(orask)questions.Typically,noindividualundertheageof13ispermittedtoparticipateorto submit information toanyof thesepromotions, exceptwithparental/guardianconsent.

YourCaliforniaPrivacyRightsThis Privacy Policy describes how we may share your information for

marketingpurposes,asdescribedabove.Californiaresidentsareentitledtorequestand obtain from us, once per calendar year, information about any of yourpersonal information shared with third parties for their own direct marketingpurposes, including thecategoriesof informationand thenamesandaddressesofthose businesses with which we have shared such information. To request thisinformation and for any other questions about our privacy practices andcompliancewithCalifornialaw,pleasecontactusasdescribedbelow.

ChangestothisPrivacyPolicyLittleLeaguereservestherighttomodifythispolicyfromtimetotimeasLittle

Leaguedeterminestobeappropriate.WewillpostanychangestothispolicyontheLittle Leaguewebsite.Wemay contact youwith notices concerning our PrivacyPolicy,butyoushouldcheckourwebsiteperiodicallytoreviewanychanges.

LocalLeagues-IncludeOpt-IntoPrivacyPolicyDuringRegistrationAcopyofthisprivacypolicyisavailableatLittleLeague.org/PrivacyPolicy.We

strongly encourage all local Little Leagues to incorporate this policy into theregistrationprocessforparticipantfamiliesandvolunteersbyincludingasignatureonthepolicyatregistration.Itisalsoencouragedthatlocalleaguespostthepolicyonlocalleaguewebsites.

ContactUsIfyouhaveanyquestions, commentsorconcerns regarding theLittleLeague

International Privacy Policy, please contact us at Privacy@LittleLeague.org or bymail atLittleLeague International,Attn: IT/DataServices,539USHighway15,P.O.Box3485,Williamsport,PA17701.

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LITTLELEAGUE®OPERATINGPOLICIES

LocalLeagueAdministrationSeparately, eachof the various elementswhich contribute to theoperationof

the program affords assistance to those who play Little League. Together theyfunction in teamwork with Little League International, whose primaryresponsibility is service to more than one (1) million volunteers and nearly 2.4millionparticipants.

Hereisabriefoutlineofthefunctionsofthecomponentelements:

1.TheLocalLeagueTheleagueisthebasicunitoforganization.Itservesthehomecommunityand

isthecoreofthevolunteeraspectofLittleLeague.At this level,managers, coaches, umpires, league officers, auxiliary, and other

personnel come into close association with the children. It is in the local leagueperspectivethatthepublicseesLittleLeague.

WithintheframeworkofrulesandregulationsofLittleLeague,thelocalleagueisautonomous. Itestablishes itsownadministration,elects itsBoardofDirectors,andmaintainsanorganizationbestsuitedtomeettheneedsofLittleLeagueinthecommunity.

2.TheDistrictandtheDistrictAdministratorThe field organization, which provides a broad area of administrative service

and counsel to local leagues, comprises thousands of competent and experiencedvolunteerleaders.

Since 1955, Little League hasmade it possible for leagues to elect aDistrictAdministrator as a step towards effecting better service to the league and closerliaisonbetweentheleagueandLittleLeagueInternational.

The District Administrator is responsible to the leagues in the district toacquaint themwith information disseminated out of Little League International,assisting them in settling problems, reviewing with them proposed amendments,reporting to them on the business of the Congress, and interpreting adoptedchanges. The District Administrator is expected to conduct the election in thedistrict,callmeetingswhenevernecessary,assistintheorganizationandcounselingof new leagues, review and investigate the organization; review and investigateproblemsreferredbyLittleLeagueInternational,andbewellinformedonpolicies,rules,regulationsandotherpertinentinformation.SincetheDistrictAdministrator

holds a position of trust and responsibility, that personmust be experienced andfamiliarwithallareasandallleaguesinthedistrict.

However, the District Administrator never has the authority to suspend orwaiveanyruleorregulation,nortoforfeitanyInternationalTournamentgame.

RoleofLeaguePresidentApart fromallother considerations, sound leadership, couched inknowledge,

experience and common sense, is the greatest requirement and most exemplaryqualificationofthemanorwomanselectedaspresidentofaLittleLeague.

While efficient organizational and administrative abilities are desirablecredentials,thesearchforgoodleadershipmusttranscendallotherattributesintheadultwhogivesdirectiontotheLittleLeaguemovementinthelocalcommunity.Dedication to thegoalsandpurposeofLittleLeague is inherent in thevolunteeraspectofthosewhoserve,butallwhoservearenotequallygiftedwiththequalitiesofleadership.

Baseballandsoftballarethenamesofthegames,butLittleLeagueisthenameofaneliteprogramandinitiativethathasgiventhesesportstheirbestdimensions.ThestatureandintegrityofLittleLeaguearehard-wonhallmarks,accompaniedbymenandwomenwhohavegivenoutstandingleadershipatmanylevels.

A fine tradition of unselfishness and dedicated effort has been passed onannuallytothousandsof incomingleaguepresidents.LittleLeagueisabetterandmorevitalprogrambecauseofthem.Eachyearaslocalleaguesexpandtoembracemoreparticipants,themantleofleadershipbecomesmoredemandingandimposesmoretrustandresponsibilityupontheleaguepresident.

Thepresident learns certain fundamental obligationswhichhavebeen spelledoutinrulesandregulations.ButthedegreeoftheunderstandingofthemotivationsunderlyingLittleLeague—andtheextentofthepresident’spersonalleadershipinthesensitiveareaofyouthactivity—areover-ridingqualificationswhichbestgaugeapresidentequaltotheresponsibility.

The president has many responsibilities in the administration of the league.Each president is elected by, and is accountable to, the local league Board ofDirectors. Duties of a president are described within the limits of the leagueconstitutionwhichshouldgiveeachpresidentwidelatitudeinoverseeingtheaffairsofallelementsoftheleague.

Asthechiefadministrator,thepresidentselectsandappointsmanagers,coaches,umpires, and committees. All appointments are subject to the approval of theleague’sBoardofDirectors.Theyareresponsibletothepresidentfortheconductofleagueaffairs,bothonandoffthefield.Importantly,thepresidentistheofficerwithwhomLittleLeague Internationalmaintains contact andwho represents the

leagueinthecounciloftheDistrictOrganization.Thepresidentshouldbethemostinformedofficeroftheleague.Eachpresident

mustknowtheregulationsunderwhichLittleLeagueoperatesandinauthorizingthe annual application for charter, binds all members of the league to faithfullyobserve the regulations. Little League reserves the right to require a league toremoveanyofficerwhodoesnotcarryoutthetermsofcharterapplication.Seriousviolationcanresultinlossoftheleague’scharter.

Beyond the requirements of league administration, the president shouldpersonify the best public image in reflection to the community at large. Eachpresidentshouldtakeanactiveroleingainingsupportandwinningfriendsfortheleague.

Theincreaseofyouthactivitiesinarecreation-mindednationchallengesLittleLeague to earn the respect and interest of the community. Little League iscompetitivewithmanyotheragenciesinthisregard.Itisinthisfieldthattheleaguepresident and all other officers must give dignity and stature to Little Leaguerepresentation.

Over the years, Little League has worked out a successful formula formaintaining the autonomous character of local league operation. But it has alsoestablished a close-knit liaison with the local league by means ofintercommunicationbetweenthepresidentandallfieldlevelsuptoandincludingLittleLeagueInternational.

Itisimperativethattheleaguepresidentmaintainsupdatedcontactinformationwith Little League International to ensure that important communication isreceived and shared with appropriate league officers. To register for electronicnotificationsorverifyyouremailaddress,visitLittleLeague.org/Register.

ItisbymeansofthisfreeexchangeinserviceandcounselthatLittleLeagueisacohesive unit of more than 7,000 leagues, each with an open channel to LittleLeagueInternational.Thelocal leaguepresidentisoneofagreatfamilyof leaguepresidentswhoseaggressiveinterestinthetotalprogramhasfashioned—andwillcontinuetofashion—thedesignofLittleLeaguewhereveritisplayed.

LeagueOfficersAnnually,theregularmembershipofeachLittleLeagueisrequiredtomeetand

electaBoardofDirectors.Followingtheelection,theBoardofDirectorswillmeetand elect its officers from within the membership of the board. The officersrequired are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Player Agent,CoachingCoordinator,andSafetyOfficer.IfaleaguealsooperatesaIntermediate(50-70)Division,JuniorLeague,and/orSeniorLeague,aVicePresidentorotherpersonnel should be designated to supervise, as is also the case for those leaguesoperating Little League, Junior League, or Senior League Softball programs. Allofficersshouldbemembersoftheleague’sBoardofDirectors.

Leagueduties concerningplayer selection, the transferofplayers fromMinorLeaguesandschedulesupervision, shouldbeproperlyvested inthe league’splayeragent.

Briefly,thedutiesofleagueofficersandBoardofDirectorscanbesummedupasfollows:

BoardofDirectors-ThemanagementofthepropertyandaffairsofthelocalleagueshallbevestedintheBoardofDirectors.Thedirectorsshall,uponelection,immediatelyenterupontheperformanceoftheirdutiesandshallcontinueinofficeuntiltheirsuccessorsshallhavebeendulyelectedandqualified.

Theboardmembershipshallincludetheofficers,includingplayeragent,andaminimum of one manager and one volunteer umpire. (Only volunteer umpiresmay be elected to the board.) The number of managers and coaches includingMinorLeaguerepresentationelectedtotheboardshallnotexceedaminorityofthetotalboardmembers.EveryboardmembershouldhaveacopyoftheLittleLeagueRulebookwithOperatingPoliciesforreferencetoproperoperatingproceduresandpolicies.

The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint such standing andspecial committees as it shall determine by the constitution and to delegate suchpowers to them as the board shall deem advisable and which it may properlydelegate.

Theboardmayadoptsuchrulesandregulationsfortheconductofitsmeetingsandthemanagementoftheleagueasitmaydeemproper.

The board shall have the power by a two-thirds vote of those present at anyregularorspecialmeetingtodiscipline,suspendorremoveanydirectororofficer

orcommitteememberoftheleague,subjecttoprovisionsoftheconstitution.President -Presidesat leaguemeetings,andassumes full responsibility for the

operation of the local league.The president receives allmail, supplies, and othercommunicationsfromtheLittleLeagueInternational.Thepresidentmustseetoitthat league personnel is properly briefed on all phases of rules, regulations, andpolicies of Little League. The league president is the contact between the localorganizationandLittleLeagueInternational.

Vice President - Presides in the absence of the president; works with otherofficersandcommitteemembers;isex-officiomemberofallcommitteesandcarriesoutsuchdutiesandassignmentsasmaybedelegatedbythepresident.

Secretary-Maintainsaregisterofmembersanddirectors;recordstheminutesofmeetings; is responsible for sendingoutnoticeofmeetings, issuesmembershipcardsandmaintainsarecordofleague’sactivities.

Treasurer - Signs checks co-signed by another officer or director; dispensesleaguefundsasapprovedbytheBoardofDirectors;reportsonthestatusofleaguefunds;keepslocalleaguebooksandfinancialrecords;preparesbudgetsandassumestheresponsibilityforalllocalleaguefinances.

PlayerAgent -Conducts annual tryouts, and is in chargeofplayer selection,assists president in checking birth records and eligibility of players; serves as amemberoftheBoardofDirectorsofthelocalleagueandgenerallysupervisesandcoordinates the transfer of players to or from the Minor Leagues according toprovisionsoftheregulationsofLittleLeague.

Safety Officer - Coordinates all safety activities; ensures safety in playertraining;ensures safeplayingconditions;coordinates reportingandpreventionofinjuries;solicitssuggestionsformakingconditionssafer;reportssuggestionstoLittleLeagueInternationalthroughtheleaguepresidentandpreparestheASAPplanforsubmissiontoLittleLeagueInternational.

Umpire-in-Chief (U.I.C.) - Serves as coordinator of and advises the leaguePresidentontheleagueumpireprogram;responsibleforrecommendingumpirestothe leaguePresident for appointment to the league umpire roster; recruiting andretaining volunteer umpires; establishing a league umpire training programconsistent with Little League® guidelines; coordinating and assisting withconductingumpireclinicsatleagueanddistrictlevel;communicatingrulechangesto leagueumpires; scheduling leagueumpires for regular seasongames;evaluatingleagueumpiresusingestablishedguidelines tomaintainprogramintegrity; further

continual improvement, and prepare league umpires for advancement totournament levels; communicating with and providing updates to the DistrictUmpire Consultant on the league umpire program, and attending UmpireTrainingprogramsattheDistrict,State,Region,and/orHeadquarterslevel.

LeagueInformationOfficer-Setsupandmanagesleague’sofficialwebsite;setsuponlineregistrationandensurestheleaguerostersareuploadedtoLittleLeague;assignsonlineadministrativerightstootherlocalvolunteers;encouragescreationofteam web sites to managers, coaches, and parents; ensures that league news andscores are updated online on a regular basis; collects, posts, and distributesimportant information on league activities including direct dissemination offundraising and sponsor activities to Little League, the district, the public, leaguemembers, and the media; serves as primary contact person for Little Leagueregarding optimizing use of the Internet for league administration and fordistributing information to league members and to Little League International.Provides player, coach and manager records to Little League International inelectronicformat.

Coaching Coordinator - Represents coaches/managers in league; presents acoach/managertrainingbudgettotheboard;gainsthesupportandfundsnecessaryto implement a league-wide training program; orders and distributes trainingmaterials to players, coaches andmanagers; coordinatesmini-clinics as necessary;serves as the contact person for Little League and its manager-coach education.ReceivesanddistributescoachinginformationfromLittleLeagueInternationalanddistributestoallcoachesandmanagers.

Sponsor Fundraising Manager - Solicits and secures local sponsorships tosupport league operations; collects and reviews sponsorship and fundraisingopportunities; organizes and implements approved league fundraising activities;coordinatesparticipationinfundraisingactivities;andmaintainsrecordsofmoniessecuredthroughsponsorshipandfundraisinginitiatives.

Concession Manager - Maintains the operation of concession facilities;organizesthepurchaseofconcessionproducts;responsibleforthemanagementofthe concession sales at league events; schedules volunteers towork the concessionboothduringleagueevents;collectsandreviewsconcessionrelatedoffersincludingcoupons, discounts, and bulk-purchasing opportunities; and organizes, tallies andkeepsrecordsofconcessionsalesandpurchases.

Marketing/Public Relations Manager – Oversees new player recruitmentefforts; develops and maintains a league marketing plan focused on player

recruitment and retention; oversees efforts to market new divisions of play andinitiativesofferedbytheleague;workswithlocalmediatopromotetheinterestsofLittleLeague,andcoordinateseffortstomakethelocalLittleLeaguevisibleinthecommunityyearround.

ProcesstoObtainWaiversofRulesandRegulationsWhen a league applies for its annual charterwith Little League, it pledges to

abide by all the rules and regulations of Little League. However, under specialcircumstances,itmaybecomenecessarytoapplyforatemporarywaiverofaruleorregulation.

It is very important to remember that a league must not take any actioncontrary to Little League rules and regulations until receiving expressed, writtenpermission through the Charter Committee waiver system. A league wishing toapplyforawaiverofaruleorregulationmustdosoviathefollowingmethod:

1. The local league Board ofDirectors votes whether or not to request thewaiver.

2. If the local league Board of Directors votes to request the waiver, thepresident writes a letter, detailing the request. Supporting documentsshouldbeattached,andforwardedtotheDistrictAdministrator.

3. TheDistrictAdministratorincludeshis/herwrittenopinion,andforwardsalldocumentstotheRegionalDirectorbyJune1ofthecurrentyear.

4. The Regional Director or Assistant Region Director will present thesituationtotheCharterCommitteeforaction.

5. The Charter Committee will inform the Regional Director or AssistantRegionalDirector of its final and binding decision, and theRegionwillinformtheDistrictAdministrator.

NOTE1:Anyrequestforawaiverthatdoesnotfollowtheabovestepsmaybedelayed.

NOTE 2: If a waiver request involves more than one league, all leaguesinvolvedmustsubmitappropriatedocumentation.

NOTE3:AllwaiverrequeststotheCharterCommitteemustbesubmittedinwritingbytheleaguepresidentbeforethestartoftheleague’sregularseasonorJune1, whichever occurs first. Requests must be submitted to the Regional OfficethroughtheDistrictAdministrator.

Theleague,aspartofthecharteringprocess,agreedtoacceptthedecisionoftheCharter Committee as final and binding. Should any new or additionalinformationbecomeavailableaftertheCharterCommittee’sinitialdecisionwhichthe league feelswouldalter theCommittee’sdecision, the leaguemaysubmit that

information for reconsideration by the above outlined process. The league alsoagreed,aspartofthecharteringprocess,thatallCharterCommitteedecisionswillbemadeinWilliamsportbutunderstandthattheleaguemayrequesttopersonallypresenttheirpositionatameetingwiththeCommitteeinWilliamsport.NootherpersonorgrouphastheauthoritytoapprovewaiversofANYrulesorregulations.

LocalLeagueDraftMethodsMethodsforExistingLeagues

Itisrecommendedthatmanagersnotselectmorethaneightplayersinagivenagegroup.The teamrostermaybecomprisedofplayersof leagueage9,10,11,and12unlessmodifiedbythelocalleagueaccordingtooptionsestablishedbyLittleLeague.Thelocalleaguemayopttoallowonly10,11,and12,or11-and12-year-olds,totryoutfortheMajorDivision.

Secrecy:Playersshallneverbetoldthepositioninwhichtheyweredrafted.BonusPicks:Eachmanagerrequiringeightormoreplayerspriortothedraft

tocompletetherosterwillbeallowedonebonuspickatthecompletionofroundfour.Ifmorethanonemanagerisallowedbonuspicksunderthissection,theorderofrotationwillbeidenticaltothatbeingfollowedinthedraft.

NOTE:AllotherdraftmethodsforlocalleagueMajorDivisions,otherthanthethree outlined below,must be approved by theCharter Committee prior to thedraft.

PlanA-ConventionalDraftPlanWhen a thorough tryoutprogramhas been completed, the last-place teamof

theprecedingseasongetsthefirstchoiceineveryroundofthedraft,thenexttolastplaceteamgetsthesecondselectionineveryroundandtheremainingteamsselectinthereverseorderofstanding.

For thepurposeofexplanation, letusassumethat thereare four teams in theleague.

FirstRound:FourthplacemanagerselectsthefirstplayerThirdplacemanagerselectsthesecondplayerSecondplacemanagerselectsthethirdplayerFirstplacemanagerselectsthefourthplayer

SecondRound:FourthplacemanagerselectsthefifthplayerThirdplacemanagerselectsthesixthplayerSecondplacemanagerselectstheseventhplayer

First place manager selects the eighth player, etc., until the rosters arecompleted.

PlanB-RedraftThisdraftisactuallyintwoseparateparts.Thefirstpartincludesthoseplayers

who:A. arereturningfromaMajorteaminthesamedivision,AND;B. haveregisteredforthecurrentseason.Thisfirstdraftofreturningplayersmustbecompletedbeforethesecondpartof

thedraft,andallreturningplayerswhoqualifyunderbothconditionsabovemustbedrafted.Managersarenotpermittedtowaiveadraftchoice.

The secondpartof thedraft includesallplayerswhoare eligible for selectionandhaveattendedtherequirednumberoftryoutsessions.

Thedraftrotationfollowsthereverseorderoffinishfromthepreviousseason,with the lastplace team’smanager receiving the firstpick, then the second-to-lastplaceteam,andsoon,orthemanagersdrawnumberstodeterminewhowillselectthe firstplayer.For instance, ina four-team league, themanagerof the lastplaceteam from the previous seasonmakes the following player selections: 1st choice,8th, 9th, 16th, 17th, 24th, 25th, etc.; Themanager of the team that finished inthirdplacemakesthe2ndchoice,7th,10th,18th,23rd,etc.;Themanageroftheteamthat finishedsecondinthepreviousseasonmakesthe3rdchoice,6th,11th,14th, 19th, 22nd; Themanager of the team that finished in first place gets 4thchoice,5th,12th,13th,20th,21st,etc.,untilselectionsarecompleted.

NOTE 1: Because there are no players returning to a particular team, andbecausecoachescannotbenameduntilthedraftiscompleted,Options2and4(see“OptionsOnSons,DaughtersAndSiblings”)doNOTapplywhenusingthisdraftmethodplan.

NOTE2:When the secondpart of this draftmethodbegins, thedraft orderstartswiththeteamthatisduetodraftnextafterthecompletionofthefirstround.

AlternateMethod forPlanB: Insteadof having two separate drafts (one forreturningplayers,andonefornewplayers),aleaguemayelecttoconductaregulardraftwherein,ifanumberofreturningMajorLeagueplayershasnotbeendraftedbythetimethatsamenumberofdraftpicksremain,thosereturningplayersmustbe theonlyplayerseligible fromthatpoint forward in thedraft. (Example:Withninepicksleftinthedraft,therearenineplayerswhowereMajorLeagueplayersin

thepreviousseasonstillnotdraftedforthecurrentyear.Thosenineplayersbecometheonlynineeligibleplayers,andmustbedrafted.)

PlanC-BlindDraftMethodStep1:DecidehowmanyMajorteamsyourleaguewilloperatefortheseason.

Takethenumberofeligible12-year-oldsthatsignedupthatoptedforMajorlevelplayanddividebythenumberofMajorteams.

Step2:Eachmanagerisassignedateamname(i.e.,Rockies,Padres,etc.)andallowed to place their child/children on the roster. No 10-year-olds should beplacedonanyrosteruntilallothereligible12-and11-year-oldsaregivenarosterspot.

Step 3: All eligible 12-year-old names are placed in a non-transparentcontainer;asinglenameisselectedatrandomandplacedonthenextteam’sroster.Eachnameisdrawnandplacedonthenextteamrosteruntilall12-year-oldshavebeenselected.

NOTE:According toRegulationV -SelectionofPlayers, all candidateswhoareleagueagetwelve(12)mustbedraftedtoaLittleLeague(Major)Division,Intermediate (50-70) Division (baseball), and/or a Junior League team(s) inaccordancewithRegulationIV(a).

Step4:Alleligible11-year-oldsthatwouldliketobeconsideredforplayattheMajor levelareplaced in thenon-transparentcontainer.Eachname isdrawnoutand placed on the next team roster until either all 11-year-old names have beenselected,ortheteamrosterisfull.

Step5:Alleligible10-year-oldsthatwouldliketobeconsideredforplayattheMajor levelareplaced in thenon-transparentcontainer.Eachname isdrawnoutand placed on the next team roster until either all 10-year-old names have beenselected,ortheteamrosterisfull.

Step6:Alleligible9-year-oldsthatwouldliketobeconsideredforplayattheMajor levelareplaced in thenon-transparentcontainer.Eachname isdrawnoutand placed on the next team roster until either all 9-year-old names have beenselected,ortheteamrosterisfull.

MethodsforLocalLeaguesintheirFirstYearofOperation

PlanA-SerpentineDraftPlanThemanagersdrawnumberstodeterminewhowillselectthefirstplayer.Ina

new four-team league, themanagerwhodrawsnumber onemakes the followingplayer selections: 1st choice, 8th, 9th, 16th, 17th, 24th, 25th, etc.;Themanagerwho draws number two makes the 2nd choice, 7th, 10th, 18th, 23rd, etc.; Themanagerwhodrawsnumber three,3rd choice,6th,11th,14th,19th,22nd;Themanagerwhodrawsnumberfour,4thchoice,5th,12th,13th,20th,21st,etc.,untilselectionsarecomplete.

PlanB-TeamDraftPlanAnotherwayofbalancingtheteamsinthefirstyearistouseaplandeveloped

withsuccessinsomecommunities.Underthisplan,themanagerandcoachesofalltheteamsselectthebestplayersduringthetryoutsfortheregularleague.Normally,they select at least 60 players (four-team league) in the age pattern desired(Example:32twelve-year-olds,20eleven-yearoldsandeightnineorten-year-olds.)

Managersandcoachesshouldattempttodividetheplayers intofourteamsofequal strength, with the player agent coordinating the activity. When they playseveralpracticegames todouble-check their judgment, andmake any switchesofplayers between teams which seem desirable, the teams are numbered and themanagersdrawthenumbersoutofahattodeterminewhichteameachwillmanagethe next season. In this plan, an equitable understanding must be established topermitamanagertoacquireasonordaughterforthatmanager’steambyaplayertradeifthisseemsdesirable.

PlanC-BlindDraftPlanStep1:DecidehowmanyMajorteamsyourleaguewilloperatefortheseason.

Takethenumberofeligible12-year-oldsthatsignedupthatoptedforMajorlevelplayanddividebythenumberofMajorteams.

Step2:Eachmanagerisassignedateamname(i.e.,Rockies,Padres,etc.)andallowed to place their child/children on the roster. No 10-year-olds should beplacedonanyrosteruntilallothereligible12-and11-year-oldsaregivenarosterspot.

Step3:Alleligible12-year-oldnamesareplacedinanontransparentcontainer;a single name is selected at random and placed on the next team’s roster. Eachnameisdrawnandplacedonthenextteamrosteruntilall12-yearoldshavebeenselected.

NOTE:According toRegulationV -SelectionofPlayers, all candidateswhoareleagueagetwelve(12)mustbedraftedtoaLittleLeague(Major)Division,

Intermediate (50- 70)Division (baseball), and/or a Junior League team(s) inaccordancewithRegulationIV(a).

Step4:Alleligible11-year-oldsthatwouldliketobeconsideredforplayattheMajor levelareplaced in thenon-transparentcontainer.Eachname isdrawnoutand placed on the next team roster until either all 11-year-old names have beenselected,ortheteamrosterisfull.

Step5:Alleligible10-year-oldsthatwouldliketobeconsideredforplayattheMajor levelareplaced in thenon-transparentcontainer.Eachname isdrawnoutand placed on the next team roster until either all 10-year-old names have beenselected,ortheteamrosterisfull.

Step6:Alleligible9-year-oldsthatwouldliketobeconsideredforplayattheMajor levelareplaced in thenon-transparentcontainer.Eachname isdrawnoutand placed on the next team roster until either all 9-year-old names have beenselected,ortheteamrosterisfull.

OptionsonSons,Daughters,andSiblingsAnoptionisanagreementbetweenamanagerandtheplayeragentcoveringa

specialcondition.Alloptionsmustbeinwriting(exceptNo.1)andbesubmittedtotheplayeragent48hourspriortothedraft.Theoptionsareasfollows:

1. Brothers/SistersintheDraftWhentherearetwoormoresiblingsinthedraft,andthefirstbrotherorsisterisdraftedbyamanager,thatmanagerautomaticallyhasanoptiontodrafttheotherbrotherorsisteronthenextturn.Ifthemanagerdoesnotexercisetheoption,thesecondsiblingisthenavailabletobedraftedbyanyteam.

2. Brothers/SistersofPlayersCurrentlyonaTeamIfdesired,amanagershallsubmitanoptioninwritingonadrafteeiftheplayercandidate’sbrotherorsisterisamemberofthatmanager’steam.Ifsuchanoption is submitted, themanagerMUSTdraft the siblingwithinthefirstthreedraftselections.

3. Sons/DaughtersofManagersIfamanagerhassonsand/ordaughterseligibleunderRegulationIIforthedraft,andwishestodraftthem,he/shemustsubmittheoptioninwriting.If so stated, the parent/manager is required to exercise the option at orbeforethecloseofthespecificdraftround,dependingontheLeagueAgeof sons and/or daughters. Parent/manager option takes priority over anyotheroption.NOTE:Theseprovisionsalsoapply formanagershavingeligiblebrothersorsistersinthedraft.

4. Sons/DaughtersofCoachesANEWcoachshallnotbeappointednorapproveduntilafterthedrafttoavoid“RedShirting”ofplayersthroughselectivecoachingappointments.Areturningcoach,throughthemanager,mayexerciseanoptioninwritingtotheplayeragentprovided:

(A) The coach has served as a manager or coach in the league (at anylevel)forthepasttwoyearsAND,

(B) ThecoachisreturningtothesameMajorLeagueteamaslastyear.IMPORTANT: Inorder foramanager toexercise thisoption, thecoach

mustqualifyunderBOTHconditionsabove.5. DraftRounds

If an option is submitted in writing for the son and/or daughter of amanager or coach, such candidate must be drafted in or before thefollowinground:

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

6. SpecialConsiderationsWhichApply

(A) If the manager so chooses, the option on son or daughter may bewaived.

(B) In the event the parent becomes amanager in another league, thatparentmaynotclaimthesonordaughter.

(C) Players are eligibleonly in the leaguewhoseboundaries include theparent/manager’shomeresidence(asdefinedbyLittleLeague).

(D) Whenavacancyoccursduringtheplayingseason,theplayerselectedto fill the vacancy becomes a permanent member of that team,governedbythesameregulationsasallmembersoftheteamselectedinthedraft.

(E) Allplayers, includingsons/daughtersofmanagersandcoachesattheMinorLeaguelevel,aresubjecttothedraft.

(F) Parents of Major League players who become managers or coachesafter their children have been selected to a Major team may notautomaticallyclaimtheirsonsordaughters,butmaytradeforthemat the proper time, subject to requirements for trading in the nextsection.

(NOTE: THE LITTLE LEAGUE DEFINITION OF RESIDENCE ISLOCATED IN THE “LITTLE LEAGUE RESIDENCY AND SCHOOLATTENDANCEREQUIREMENTS”SECTIONOFTHISRULEBOOKS.)

AlternateMethodofOperation-TheRegularSeasonToaidleaguesthatarehavingadifficulttimegettingenoughplayersfortheir

regularseasonteamsthefollowingoptionisavailable:Apoolofplayersfromexistingregularseasonteamscanbecreatedwithplayers

thatarewillingtoparticipateinextragamesduringtheregularseasonwhenteamsfaceashortageofrosteredplayersforaregularseasongame.

Guidelines:1. Theleague’splayeragentwillcreateandrunthepool.Theleague’splayer

agentwillusethepooltoassignplayerstoteamsthatareshortofrosteredplayers for a regular season game on a rotating basis from within theirrespectivedivision.

2. Managers and/or coaches will not have the right to randomly pick andchooseplayersfromthepool.

3. Playersusedfromthepoolwillnotbeallowedtopitch,exceptduringtheplayer’sownregularseasonscheduledgame.

4. Poolplayersthatarecalledandshowupatthegamesitemustplayatleastnineconsecutivedefensiveoutsandbatonce.

FordetailsonagealignmentsforIntermediate(50-70)Division/Junior/SeniorLeague,seeRegulationIVoftherulebooks.

LocalLeagueMaintenanceofRostersDurationofTitle

Eachplayeracquiredshall,forthedurationoftheirMajorLittleLeaguecareer,be thepropertyof the teamand leagueordivisionmakingtheacquisition,unlesssubsequently traded or released. NOTE: When local league elects to utilize“Common Pool Draft Method” players shall remain property of the league ordivisionmakingtheacquisition.(Exception:Iftheleague’sBoardofDirectorsoptstousethePlanBorPlanCdraftmethodforexistingleagues,allreturningMajorDivisionplayersmustbedraftedfirst,butarenotrequiredtobeplacedonthesameteamonwhichtheyparticipatedpreviously.)

RegulationII(d)allowstheBoardofDirectorstocontinueasaplayeranychildwhose residence changes after becoming a member of the league. (See therestrictions in the regulation.)However, the best interests of the child should betakenintoconsiderationbytheBoardinexercisingthisright.

(NOTE: THE LITTLE LEAGUE DEFINITION OF RESIDENCE ISLOCATED IN THE “LITTLE LEAGUE RESIDENCY AND SCHOOLATTENDANCEREQUIREMENTS”SECTIONOFTHISRULEBOOK.)

TradingFollowing thedraft,managersmay, if theydesire, tradeplayersuntil 14days

after the first scheduled game. ALL TRADES SHALL BE MADE THROUGHAND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PLAYER AGENT. The followingrestrictionsalsoapply:

1. MinorLeagueplayersmaynotbetradedforMajorDivisionplayers.2. All trades must be player for player only. (Example: Two players from

TeamAcouldnotbetradedforoneplayeronTeamB.)3. Tradesinvolvingaplayerfordraftchoicesarenotpermitted.(Example:A

managercannot tradehis/her right topick the thirdplayeroverall foranexisting player on another team.However, once the draft is complete, atrade may be consummated, providing it meets all other criteria fortrading.)

The player agent(s) must monitor any attempts by managers and parents tomanipulatethesystemandthuscreateanimbalanceinthe league.ALLTRADESMUST BE FOR JUSTIFIABLE REASONS AND BE APPROVED BY THE

LOCALBOARD.

ReplacementsWhen a player is lost to a team during the playing season for any of the

followingreasons:1. He/shemovestoanothercityorstatetoodistanttocommuteforpractice

andplay;2. He/sheisinjuredandwillnotbeabletoreturntoplaywithinareasonable

periodoftime(localleagueboarddecision);3. He/she has for personal reasons decided to terminate his/her association

withtheteam;4. Any other justifiable reason, reviewed and approved by the Board of

Directors;Themanageroftheteamlosingaplayershallpromptlyadvisetheplayeragent.

The player agent shall advise the president and the board. If loss of player isapproved, thepresidentwill send a letter of release to theplayer and theparentsstatingplayerisreleasedfromtheMajorLeagueteamandtheleagueforajustifiablereason.Thisactioncreatesalegalopeningforareplacementontheteamroster.

Themanagershallreviewtheavailableplayerlistwiththeplayeragentandshallselectareplacement.Thereplacementbecomesapermanentmemberoftheteam.

NOTE: Failure by the manager to advise the player agent of a player’scontinuedabsenceshouldresultindisciplinaryactionagainstthemanager.

ExpansionOptionOne: When a league expands by four teams or more teams in one

season,itishighlydesirablethatalloftheplayersbeplacedintheplayerpoolandthe selecting start from “scratch.” Many leagues have permitted the establishedteamstoremain intactwhilegivingthenewteamor teamsanopportunity to filltheir rosters from new players before the “old” teams select their replacements.Whenthe“old”teamsarepermittedtoretainanucleusofexperiencedplayers,thenewteamsfrequentlyloseamajorityofgamesbylopsidedscoresandintoomanycasesgothroughaseasonwithoutwinningasinglegame.Itoftentakesanewteamtwoor threeyears tocomeup to league strength in thisway,and thuscreatesanimbalance, an unhappy competitive situation and decreases possibilities forconstructiveexperiencesfortheparticipants.

OptionTwo:Ifaleaguehasastrongfoundation,thisexpansionplanmayseem

adequateandlessdrastic.Itmaybebetterthanstartingfromscratch.When a league expands from four to five ormore teams, it would bemore

beneficialtoallconcernedifeachmanagerwouldgiveup,inaoneteamexpansion,one 12-year-old, and one 11-year-old, and expanding into two teams to give uptwo12,andtwo11-year-olds.Theseplayerswillthenbeplacedinacommonpoolforselectionbythenewteams.Thiswouldgiveeachnewteamanucleusofolderexperiencedplayers.Oncethisnucleusofeightplayersisestablished,theremainderoftheteamswouldbefilledthroughregularbiddingordraft.

Option Three: This plan provides the most favorable competitive balancebetweenexistingteamsattheMajorLeagueleveloverOptionsOneandTwowhenalocalleagueexpandsit’sMajorLeaguetoprovideadditionalopportunityformorecandidatestoparticipateattheMajorLeaguelevel.PlanThreeincorporatesmanybasic featuresofaplanusedsuccessfully inprofessionalbaseball.Thisplansimplyhas every existing team placing players in a player pool from which the newexpansionteamswilldraftplayersinapreliminarydraft.

Theplayerpoolisformedbythefollowingprocedure:1. The teamwith the fewest returningplayerswillplaceoneplayer into the

pool and in doing so,will establish the key to the number of players allotherteamscanretain.Forexample,let’sassumeadivisionexpandingfromfiveteamstosix:Major Team A has four returning players — contributes one player toexpansionpool;Major Team B has five players returning — contributes two players toexpansionpool;Major Team C has five returning players — contributes two players toexpansionpool;Major Team D has six players returning — contributes three players toexpansionpool;Major Team E has six returning players — contributes three players toexpansionpool;

2. In one-team expansion using this example, the expansion team managerchooses three players in a preliminary draft.All players remaining in theMajorLeagueexpansionplayerpoolthenreturntotheiroriginalteams.(Ifthe expansion is by two teams, each chooses three players, alternating

picks.)3. The regular draft of Minor League players will then begin with the

expansionteam(s)draftingfirstineachround.Theestablishedteamsthendraftinreverseorderofthefinishinlastyear’sschedule.

4. Anytradingofplayers,whichmaybeanecessity,will followimmediatelyafter thedrafthasbeencompleted.Tradingofplayers cancontinueuntilthe14thdayafterthestartoftheplayingseason.

TeamReductionIfthenumberofteamsistobereducedattheMajorLeaguelevel,theBoardof

Directorsdecideswhichteamistobedeletedfromthedivision.AllcurrentMajorLeagueplayersaffectedmustbereassignedtoaMajorLeagueteambyoneofthesetwomethods:

A. Throughapreliminarydraft(reverseorderof finish)priortotheregularplayer draft involving new candidates. Once the preliminary draft iscomplete,theregularplayerdraftstartsoverinthereverseorderoffinish,withoutregardtothelastteamtopick;or,

B. Througharegulardraftwherein,ifanumberofreturningMajorLeagueplayershasnotbeendraftedbythetimethatsamenumberofdraftpicksremain,thosereturningplayersmustbetheonlyplayerseligiblefromthatpoint forward in thedraft. (Example:Thenumber of teams is reduced,putting sixMajor League players back into the draft. At the draft, withthree selections left to be made, there are three players from the sixreturneeswhohavenotyetbeendrafted.Thosethreeplayersbecometheonlythreeeligibleplayers,andmustbedrafted.)

DivisionalPlayWhen a league chartersmore than 10 teams in theirMajor League or when

requiredbyactionoftheCharterCommittee,itisnecessarytoformtwodivisions(usuallyanAmericanandNationalDivision).Thisisaccomplishedbyoneofthesefourmethods:

1. Divideall candidateswithin thedivisionbyoddandevenbirthdates.Forexample, candidates with odd birthdates are assigned to the AmericanDivisionandevenbirthdatestotheNationalDivision.Thismethodcouldresultinanimbalanceofcandidatesandtalentduringaparticularyear,andcould require members of the same family to participate in separatedivisions.

2. Use the first letterof the lastname(surnameor familyname) to separatecandidates between the twodivisions.Under thismethod, the lettersA-Lwould be assigned to one division and M-Z to the other. Like the firstmethod, this could result in an imbalance of candidates and talent.However,itgenerallyresultsinmembersofthesamefamilyremaininginthesamedivision.

3. Usingageographicalalignment, theplayers ineachdivisionare separatedby a boundary line within that of the league itself. Like the first threemethods,thiscouldresultinanimbalanceofcandidatesandtalent.

4. All teams in both divisions draft from all eligible candidates using the“CommonPoolDraftMethod.”Teams selectplayers alternatelybetweenthe divisions. This always results in a balance of candidates, and offers abetterchanceforequaltalentdistributionbetweenthetwodivisions.NOTE:Once a candidate is league age9 years oldor is enrolled for thefirst time after the candidate attains the league age of 9 and is assignedand/ordraftedintoaspecificdivision(Example-American/National),thecandidate cannot transfer to the opposite division(s) during their entireLittleLeaguecareer.Thismeansthatacandidateassignedand/ordraftedtoaMinororMajorLeagueteamintheAmericanDivisioncannottransferto aNationalDivision team. If theplayermovesbetweendivisions, theywillbedeemedineligiblefortournamentplay.Ifaleaguedecidestoredraftinanyformortradeplayers,thisnotestillapplies.

Under any method, players already assigned to Major League teams can beretainedbytheirteams,iftheLeaguedecidestodoso,byapplicationofRegulationII(d)and/orIV(h).Formsforrequestingwaiversundereitherof theseregulationsmustbefiledannually.

InterleaguePlay canbe requested.However, eachdivisionmust field its ownTournamentTeam.

Forms for Divisional Play are available from the Regional Office. WhatevermethodisusedmustbeapprovedannuallyinwritingfromtheCharterCommitteebefore implementation. When leagues receive Charter Committee approval toeither operate in divisional format or to operate more than one league under asinglemanagement, there can be no transfer ofMajorDivision players betweendivisions or leagues without written approval of the Charter Committee inWilliamsport.

DividingaLeagueItmay become necessary to divide the league— thus creating two chartered

leagues.Suchadivisioncanbeaccomplishedeasilyandrequiresnoextrafieldsforplay.Underanymethod,asingleBoardofDirectorscanoperatebothcharters,ifrecommended by the District Administrator and approved by the CharterCommittee.

Thisrealignmentcanbeaccomplishedbyoneoffivemethods:1. Reduce boundaries to include a smaller population. This is the least

desirablemethod,unlesssomeaccommodationismadeforthepopulationnolongerintheleagueboundaries.

2. Divide theLeague’s serviceareageographically toprovide for twocharterareas.Thisisthemostdesirablemethod,particularlyifthe“new”leagueisaffordedplayingfieldswithinitsnewboundaries.

3. Divideallcandidatesbyoddandevenbirthdates.Forexample,candidateswith odd birthdates are assigned to the American League and evenbirthdates to the National League. This method could result in animbalance of candidates and talent during a particular year and couldrequiremembersofthesamefamilytoparticipateinseparateleagues.

4. Use the first letterof the lastname(surnameor familyname) to separatecandidates between the two leagues. For example, candidates with lastnamesbeginningwithA-LwouldbeassignedtotheAmericanLeagueandthose with last names beginning with M-Z would be assigned to theNational League. Like the previous method, this could result in animbalance of candidates and talent. However, it generally results inmembersofthesamefamilyremaininginthesameleague.

5. All teams in both leagues draft from all eligible candidates using the“CommonPoolDraftMethod.”Teams selectplayers alternatelybetweenthe leagues.This generally results in abalanceof candidates, andoffers abetterchanceforequaltalentdistributionbetweenthetwoleagues.NOTE:Once a candidate is league age9 years oldor is enrolled for thefirsttimeafterthecandidateattainstheageofleagueage9andisassignedand/or drafted into a specific league (Example -American/National), thecandidatecannottransfertotheoppositeleague(s)duringtheirentireLittleLeague career. This means that a candidate assigned and/or drafted to a

MinororMajorLeagueteamintheAmericanLeaguecannottransfertoaNational League team. If the playermoves between leagues, theywill bedeemed ineligible for tournamentplay. Ifa league(s)decides toredraft inanyformortradeplayers,thisnotestillapplies.Asiblingofaplayeralreadyassignedtoaspecificdivisioniseligibletobedraftedtothesamedivisiononcetheplayerattainsleagueageof9orisenrolledbytheleagueforthefirsttime.

Under any method, players already assigned to Major League teams can beretainedbytheirteams,iftheLeaguedecidestodoso,byapplicationofRegulationII(d)and/orIV(h).Formsforrequestingwaiversundereitherof theseregulationsmustbefiledannually.

InterleaguePlaycanberequested.However,eachleague/divisionmustfielditsownTournamentTeam(s).

FormsforDividingaLeagueareavailablefromtheRegionalOffice.Whatevermethod isusedmustbeapproved inwriting fromtheCharterCommitteebeforeimplementation.

NOTE1:AleaguewishingtoapplyforawaiverofRegulationII(g),oranyruleorregulation,mustdosovia themethodprescribed inthe“LittleLeaguePoliciesand Principles” chapter of this book, in the “Waivers of Rules andRegulations”section.

NOTE2:WhenleagueshavereceivedCharterCommitteeapprovaltooperatemultiple leagues under a single management, there can be no transfer of MajorDivision players between leagues without written approval of the CharterCommitteeinWilliamsport.

LocalLeagueElectionProceduresThese recommended procedures conform to the Sample Constitution. If

followed, theywill result in fewer accusations of “election rigging” and, possibly,fewerchancesoflawsuits.

1. Thefirststepshouldactuallybetakenatleastamonthbeforetheelection.2. EstablishaNominatingCommittee,whichshouldconsistofat least three

board members and any number of regular members. The NominatingCommittee’s purpose is to ensure that there will be enough personsinterested in being on the Board of Directors to fill all the possiblepositions.ItspurposeisNOTtolimitthepotentialnumberofnominees.Itshouldalsoattempttoensurethatthereareenoughpersonsinterestedinindividualpositionsasofficersontheboard.

3. Proper written notice stating date, place and time shall be given to allregularmembersingoodstandingten(10)daysinadvanceofthedatetheelectionistobeheld.

4. All regularmembersmust have paid theirmembership dues and have intheirpossessiontheirmembershipI.D.Cardsplustheymustbeactiveandbe in good standing tobe eligible to vote and/orbecome anominee forelectiontotheBoardofDirectors.

5. Absentee ballotsmay be obtained INPERSON from the Secretary.Theballotsshouldhaveanumberofblanklinesequaltothemaximumnumberof persons who could serve on the Board of Directors that year. TheabsenteevoterthenfillsinthenumberofnamesdesiredINORDEROFPREFERENCE.TheballotshouldthenbereturnedINPERSONtotheSecretary IN A SEALED ENVELOPE to be delivered to the ElectionChairman at the meeting, still in the sealed envelope. (NOTE: BecauseRobert’sRulesofOrderno longer recommends it, proxy voting is tobediscouragedinlocalLittleLeagueelections.)

6. Whentheelectionportionoftheannualmeetingtakesplace,thefirstorderof business is to determine if a quorum is present. Quorum for manyleaguesisone-thirdofthetotalregisteredregularmembers,oranumberofpercentageacceptabletothelocalleagueregularmembershipatameetinginadvanceoftheannualmeeting.

7. Oncequorumisestablished,itispropertodeterminehowmanymembers

aretobeelectedtotheboard.Thelocalconstitutionestablishesanumberthat should be elected but this number can be increased or decreaseddependingonneedbyatwo-thirdsmajorityofthemembershippresent.

8. After the number of Directors to be elected has been determined, thenominating committee will report and present the established requirednumberofcandidateswhohavebeenscreenedandhaveacceptedtoserveifelected.

9. Afterthenominatingcommittee’sreportisaccepted,thenominationsshallbe opened to the floor and any regularmembermay nominate anotherregularmemberasacandidateforelectiontotheBoardofDirectors.

10. After the membership present has completed their efforts to nominateadditional members, the nomination procedure will be closed byaffirmationofthemembership.

11. Everyregularmemberwillreceiveoneballotandwilllistnamesofeligiblecandidates in the number to be elected determined previously in themeeting.

12. The appointed Election Chairman, the clerks and tellers will gather andcount theballots.The totalnumberofballots shall benomore than thenumber of members present, except if the league has a provision forabsentee ballots andwhich have been properly obtained and returned totheSecretaryoftheleagueinasealedenvelopepriortotheelection.

13. The persons in the number specified to be elected who have the highestnumberofvotesbyamajorityvote(50percent+1ormore)shallbecomethenewBoardofDirectors.Theonlyexceptionisthenumberofmanagersandcoacheselectedtotheboardmustbeaminority.(RegulationI(b))

14. Followingtheelection,theboardshallmeetasabodyandelecttheofficersoftheboardfromwithinthemembershipoftheboard.

15. The Secretary of the board, as the first official responsibility, shall notifyLittle League International, the Regional Director and the DistrictAdministrator of the election and the identity of the officers so propercommunicationsmay commencewith thenewBoardofDirectors onorafterOctober1st,orwheneverthefiscalcyclebeginsforthelocalleague.

TheOfficialShoulderPatchTheLittleLeagueOfficialShoulderPatchistheonlyrecognizedidentification

which sets a Little Leaguer apart from all other children who play baseball andsoftball.ThepatchsymbolizestheaffiliationwiththeLittleLeagueprogramandareminder of themission of promoting sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, andphysical well-being for the millions of Little Leaguers around the world. TheOfficial Shoulder Patch affixed to the uniform prevents confusion in publicidentification,especiallyinnewsimagesthatreferenceLittleLeagueprograms.

UseoftheOfficialPatchismandatoryforalldivisionsofLittleLeagueforbothregularseasonandtournamentplay.

Worncenteredontheleftshouldersleeve;

Patchescenteredoverleftchestonsleevelessstyle.

Patchesareworncenteredonplayers’ leftshouldersleeves,orcenteredontheleftchestofsleevelessjerseys.TheUmpirepatchisworn4”belowtheleftshoulderseemontheleftsleeve.TheUmpirejacketpatchisalsoplacedontheleftsleeve,4”belowtheshoulderseam.

TheTee Ball Baseball patch, Little League Baseball patch (Minor andMajorDivisions), Intermediate (50-70) Division patch, Junior League Baseball patch,SeniorBaseballLeaguepatch,TeeBallSoftballpatch,LittleLeagueSoftballpatch(MinorandMajorDivisions),JuniorLeagueSoftballpatch,SeniorLeagueSoftballpatch, Little League Challenger patch, Senior League Challenger patch, andUmpire patches can only be ordered through Little League International(LittleLeagueStore.netorcall800-874-2852).

NOTE: Screen-printing, sublimation, or reproduction of thePatch in anyformisnotpermittedandisaviolationoftrademarkrights.Anyabusesshould

be reported immediately to Little League International atLicencing@LittleLeague.org.

LittleLeaguePoliciesandPrinciplesPrinciplesofConduct

The vitality and growth of any major youth program is dependent upon itsintegrity and its individual entity.To the extent that the time andenergiesof itsmembers are diverted to other similar activities, the more limited will be itsprospects forcontinuing success.Failure tomaintainan identifiableorganization,responsibility forwhich remains separate anddistinct fromothers, inevitablywillresultinalossofpublicenthusiasmand,ultimatelyinaprocessofdeclininginterestandsupport.

LittleLeague traces its current status as anoutstanding youthorganization totheunwaveringdevotionof themany thousands of personswhohaveunselfishlygiven their utmost support to the development of leagues in communitiesthroughouttheworld.

IfLittleLeagueistomaintainitspresentstatureanddevelopitsfullestpotential,the adult participants, both new and old, must recognize their responsibility inobservingcertaingeneralprinciples:

Code1. No officer or board member of a Little League and no District

AdministratororotherrepresentativeofagroupofLittleLeaguesshall,atthe same time, hold office or be amember of the Board of any otheryouthbaseball/softball leagueor functionasanofficialor representativeofsuchaprogram.

2. No corporate or business entity should raise funds in the name of theleague or District without active league participation and decisionmaking.

3. Cooperativesolicitationoffundsisdiscouraged.Iffundraisingwithothercommunity organizations, receipts from any general communitysolicitation should be distributed equitably among participatingorganizationsaccordingtoaformulaestablishedattheoutsetandpubliclydisclosed at the time of the solicitation. In no event should anysolicitationbemadeinthenameofLittleLeagueinamannerwhichmaycreate the impression in themindsof thepublic that the funds receivedwill bedevoted toLittleLeaguepurposes in greater amount than is theactual fact. All funds due to local Little League from any cooperative

solicitation shallpromptlybe turnedover to theofficersof such leagueswithoutconditionorlimitation.

4. Theloan,saleoranycommercialuseofLittleLeaguerecords,includinglistsofplayers, coaches,umpiresor volunteers and/or their addressesbyanyofficerordirectorofaLittleLeagueorbyaDistrictAdministratorisconsideredhighlyinappropriate,iscontrarytoLittleLeaguepolicyandisstrictlyprohibited.

5. LittleLeagueiscommittedtocompliancewithallfederal,stateandlocallaws and requires all of its chartered leagues to do the same. It is ourpolicy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as toadminister any and all personnel actions,without regard to race, color,religion,agesex,sexualorientation,nationaloriginandancestry,maritalstatus,statusasadisabledorVietnamEraVeteran,orstatusasaqualifiedhandicappedindividual,inaccordancewithapplicablelaw.Furthermore,Little League prohibits the use of team names, mascots, nicknames orlogosthatareraciallyinsensitive,derogatoryordiscriminatoryinnature.Little League requires all chartered local league programs, volunteers aswell as regular employees to comply with the policies outline above.DisciplinaryactiontoaddressviolationsofthepoliciesoutlinedabovewillbedeterminedinthesolediscretionofeithertheCharterCommitteeorLittleLeaguemanagement,asapplicable.

In this regard,wehavedeveloped aSexualHarassmentPolicy for league andDistrictAdministratoroperation.Consequently,anyincidentorsituationthatyoubelieveinvolvesdiscriminationorharassmentofasexualnatureorotherwiseshouldbe immediately investigatedforcorrectiveaction.Ifnecessary, inaccordancewiththe Sexual Harassment Policy, it should be brought to the immediate attentionthrough proper channels to your Regional Director who will contact the LittleLeagueInternationalChiefLegalCounsel.Investigationandanycorrectiveactionthat Little League International determines is appropriate, up to and includingdismissalisdonesoattheorganizationsdiscretion.

LittleLeaguewillnot tolerateanyunlawfuldiscriminationorharassmentandsuchconductisprohibited.Inthisregard,thefollowingSexualHarassmentPolicyisforyourimplementation.

SexualHarassmentPolicyA. Policy: It is the policy of Little League International that all of the parties

involvedintheoperationofcharteredLittleLeagueswillprovideaLeagueandDistrictAdministratoroperational environmentwhich is freeof all formsofdiscrimination including incidents of sexual harassment.No individual shallbe subjected to verbalorphysical sexualbehavior.Sexualharassmentwillbetreated as misconduct, and may result in the application of appropriatecorrectiveactionuptoandincludingdismissal.

B. Definition:Sexualharassmentisunwelcome,unsolicitedbehaviorofasexualnature which creates a hostile environment and/or interferes with anindividual’s ability to do their duties. Examples of sexual harassment couldincludebutarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:

1. Unwelcomebehavior.2. Repeatedlyaskingapersonforadate.3. Makingsuggestiveorprovocativecommentsofasexualnatureand/or

displayingsexualvisuals.4. Suggestivelooksorleering.5. Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive operational

environment.6. Makingacceptanceorrejectionofsexualadvance7. Retaliating against any person reporting instances of sexual

harassment.

C. ReportProcedures:1. Anypersonwhobelievestheyhavebeensexuallyharassedshallcontact

theirimmediatesuperiorortheofficialinchargeoftheOrganization,exceptasnotedinC-3.

2. Ifacomplaintofsexualharassmentismadedirectlytoasuperior,thesuperiorshallcontacttheofficialinchargeoftheOrganizationbeforetakingaction.

3. If the allegation of sexual harassment is made against the person’simmediate superior, the complainant shall contact the OrganizationHead above the alleged harasser or the official in charge of theOrganization, or depending on the level of the complaint, the

RegionalDirector.4. If the complaint of sexual harassment is handled informally, the

superiorwilldocumenttheiractionsandforward,throughchannels,totheofficialinchargeoftheOrganization.

5. If a full investigation is requested or required, the complainant shallcontact the official in charge of the Organization, and throughchannelstheRegionalDirectorandLittleLeagueInternationalChiefLegalCounsel.

6. Any subsequent complaints of a similar nature against an individual,including those involving a different person, shall require a fullinvestigation.

D. Responsibilities-OrganizationHeadsandOfficialPartiesshall:1. Monitor the League and District Administrator operational

environmenttoensurethatitisfreeofsexualharassment.2. Ensureincidentsofsexualharassmentareprocessedinaccordancewith

thispolicy.3. Takeimmediateactiontoguardagainstanyadverseimpactorreprisals

againstanypersonwhousesthisprocedure.4. Ensurethatpartiesundertheirpositiondonotengageinanytypeof

sexualharassment.5. Ensure that confidentiality of reports of sexual harassment is

maintained.6. Consult theofficial inchargeof theOrganizationforguidance inall

sexual harassmentmatters, and that official, if necessary,will consultfor guidance through channels, the Regional Director and LittleLeagueInternationalChiefLegalCounsel.

To these general principles of conduct, we trust all other youth baseball andsoftballprogramswillsubscribeintheconductoftheirownactivities.

ConflictofInterestPolicyIt is considered critical thatMembers of theBoard,Officers of Little League

Baseball, Incorporated,CommitteeMembers,Employees,DistrictAdministrators,AssistantDistrictAdministrators, and all Field Personnel shall not engage in anyactivitywhich gives rise to, or could give rise to, an appearance or claim of self-dealing,divided loyaltyor conflictof interestby reasonof suchperson’spositionwithLittleLeagueInternational.

Intheeventsuchpersonhasreasontobelievehisorheractivitiesoranticipatedactivities couldgive rise toany suchclaim,heor she shallhaveaduty todisclosesuchactivitiesoranticipatedactivitiestotheBoardofDirectors.

Intheeventanysuchpersonmayeitherdirectlyorindirectlybeapartytoorbe in anymanner financially interested in any contract or agreementwithLittleLeague International for anymatter, cause or thing, such contract or agreementshallbemadeinviolationofthisPolicyandthesameshallbenullandvoid.

Inaddition,anysuchpersonviolatingthisPolicywillbesubjecttoArticleVIIof the By-Laws of Little League International, entitled “Disciplining Members,Directors, Officers, and Field Personnel.” Article XII provides for disciplinaryactionincludingbutnotrestrictedtoremovalorsuspension,foranyact,conductorinvolvementcontrarytotherules,regulations,andpoliciesofthecorporationorwhichmight tend to bring theCorporation into disrepute, or for any failure toperformproperlythedutiesandresponsibilitiesassignedtoeachperson.

LittleLeagueChildProtectionProgramTheentireLittleLeaguefamily,fromtheLittleLeagueInternationalstafftothe

volunteers,knows that thegreatest treasurewehave isourchildren.Asadults,wewant to ensure that these young people are able to growup happy, healthy and,aboveall,safe.Whethertheyareourchildren,orthechildrenofothers,eachofushasaresponsibilitytoprotectthem.Theyareourfuture,andanendlesssourceofjoy.

Unfortunately,therearethoseamonguswhowouldseektodoharmtothesechildren,torobthemoftheirrighttofeelsafeandgrowupinafreeandhealthyenvironment.These are child abusers, and although it is not an easy or pleasanttopicforanyofustothinkabout,thefactremainsthatchildabusehappens.Likemanynationalyouthorganizations,LittleLeagueseekstoattractthemostqualifiedand enthusiastic volunteers to assist ourprograms.At the same time,wemust beawarethatthiscouldmakeusatargetforchildabusers,sincestatisticsshowthatthelargestnumberofsexuallyabusedchildrenrangeinagefrom8to11years.Clearly,dealingwithchildabuseisamajorconcernforeveryoneinvolvedinLittleLeague.

SinceLittleLeaguecouldnotexistwithoutthetimeandeffortthatvolunteersandparents donate, it is important to communicate directlywith the volunteers.For that reason, this statement on the Little League Child Protection Programshouldbefreelycopiedanddistributedtoalladultsinthelocalleague.

Definingchildabuseisthefirststepinbattlingit.Childabusecantakeseveraldifferentforms,anditisimportantforustomakeclearrightatthestartwhatthepreventiongoaloftheLittleLeagueChildProtectionProgramis.

DefinitionofChildSexualAbuseChild sexual abuse can be defined as “the exploitation of a child by an older

child, teen,or adult for thepersonalgratificationof theabusive individual.”Thisform of abuse could involve a range of sexual activities, from touching to non-touchingoffenses,andmayalsoincludeactsthatareconsiderednon-sexual,butaredoneforthegratificationoftheabuser.Thismightincludetalkingtoachildinasexuallyexplicitway,voyeurism,orexposureofgenitaliatoavictimand/orvictim’sexposureofhisorhergenitalia.

Acrucialstepinstoppingchildabusebeforeithappensisknowingwhomightbe a child abuser, andwhere child abusemight happen. For better orworse, theanswertoeachquestionissimple.Wherecanithappen?Anywhere.Whocouldbea

childabuser?Anyone.However,weneedn’tfeelthatthismakesourtaskimpossible.The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® (NCMEC), a

leading national child protection advocacy group, defines child abuse as “thephysicaloremotionalinjuryofachild(17yearsoldoryounger)byapersonwhoisresponsible for the child’s welfare.” Although Little League recognizes emotionalabuseasaseriousoffensethatshouldneverbetoleratedwithintheorganization,theprimaryobjectiveofthisprogramismorespecific:theprotectionofLittleLeaguersfromchild sexualabuse, aswell as theprotectionofall adults in theorganizationfrombeingplacedindifficultoruncomfortablesituationswiththechildrenintheircare.

MythsandStereotypesChildabuseknowsnosocial,economic,orgeographicboundaries,butthereare

anumberofstatisticsatourdisposaltohelpusidentifywarningsignals.Whatweneed todo is separate these facts from the stereotypes thathave surroundedchildabuseformanyyears.Let’stakealookatsomeofthefictionandfact.

“Sex abusers are dirty old men.” Not true. While sex abusers cut acrosssocioeconomiclevels,educationallevelsandrace,theageofsexoffendersare,moreoftenthannot,intheir30s.

“Strangersareresponsible formostof thesexualabuse.”Nottrueagain.Fact:80to85percentofallsexualabusecasesintheUSarecommittedbyanindividualfamiliartothevictim.Lessthan20percentofallabusersarestrangers.

“Mostsexabuserssufferfromsomeformofseriousmentalillnessorpsychosis.”Nottrue.Theactualfigureismorelike10percent,almostexactlythesameasthefigurefoundinthegeneralpopulationoftheUnitedStates.

“Mostsexabusersarehomosexuals.”Alsonottrue.Mostareheterosexual.“Childrenusually lie about sexual abuse, anyway.”Not true. In fact, children

rarelylieaboutbeingsexuallyabused.Iftheysayit,don’tignoreit.“It only happens to girls.” Again, not true. While females do comprise the

largestnumberofsexualabusevictims,itisnowbelievedthatthenumberformalevictimsismuchhigherthanreported.

And this last item on our list points to one of the greatest obstacles inidentifying sexualabusecases:Sexualabuse is shrouded in secrecy.This isbecauseoften abusers scare children into silence by saying things like: “Thismust be oursecret-ifyoutell,somethingawfulwillhappen.”

Child victims are made to feel as though they’ve brought the abuse uponthemselves; they’re made to feel guilty. For these reasons, sexual abuse victimsseldomdisclosethevictimization.Childrenneedtounderstandthatit’snevertheirfault,andbothchildrenandadultsneedtoknowwhattheycandotokeepitfromhappening.

Education/PreventionofChildAbuseEducationisthemost importanttool forbothourchildrenandouradults.It

empowers them to recognize potentially compromising situations, and it places abarrierbetweenabusersandtheirvictims.HereareafeweducationandpreventionsuggestionsforourLittleLeaguevolunteersandchildren.

Meetwiththem.SinceLittleLeagueoperateswithanumberofvolunteers,ourmembership changes from year to year. Thus, it is important to hold regularmeetingsinwhichbothvolunteersandparentscantalkaboutchildabuse,andaskquestions.

Makeourpositionclear.LittleLeaguehasaclearlydefinedpolicyfordealingwith child abuse.Make adults and kids aware that Little Leaguewill not toleratechildabuseinanyform.Suspectedabusemustbereportedandretaliationforgoodfaithreportingisprohibited.

Stresstheroleofadults.Childrenshouldbeencouragedtotakeanactiveroleinprotectingthemselves,butultimatelytheresponsibilityforensuringtheirsafetyrests with us, the grown-ups. We are better able to identify potentiallyuncomfortablesituations,forourselvesaswellasforthem.ThewelfareofourLittleLeaguersisthehighestpriorityinanysituation.

Encouragethe“Buddysystem.”It’sanoldmaxim,butit’strue:Thereissafetyinnumbers.Encourageourkidstomoveaboutingroupsoftwoormorechildrenofsimilarage,whetheranadultispresentornot.Thisincludestravel, leavingthefield, or using the rest room areas. It’s far more difficult to victimize a child ifthey’re not alone. Adopt additional reasonable procedures to limit one-on-oneinteractionsbetweenminorathletesandanadult.Allinteractionsbetweenminorsand adults should be observable and within an interruptible distance of anotheradult.

Provideadditionalinformation.Thereareanumberoforganizationsthatwillgladly assist our efforts to protect our young people, several of which are listedbelow. Feel free to give these names, numbers and addresses to parents andvolunteers,aswellaskids.

U.S.CenterforSafeSport1385SouthColoradoBlvd.,SuiteA-706Denver,CO80222SafeSport.org

NationalCenterforMissingandExploitedChildren2101WilsonBoulevardArlington,VA22201-3052800-THE-LOST(843-5678)MissingKids.comSafetoCompete.org

NationalChildren’sAdvocacyCenterVisitNationalCAC.org/find-a-cac/tofindacenternearyou.

NonprofitRiskManagementCenter1001ConnecticutAvenue,NW,Suite900Washington,DC20036202-785-3891NonprofitRisk.org

GeneralGuidelinesInaddition, thebasic safetyprocedures thatLittleLeague followsas ageneral

rule can also be applied specifically to the identification and prevention of childabuse situations. Adhered to properly, these guidelines can enable children andadultstobetterprotectthemselves.

Rides—Children dropped off too early or picked up late are targets. LittleLeagueparents andvolunteers shouldbe encouraged topickup anddropoffontime.Andchildrenshouldbewarnedaboutstrangers;aboutnotridingwiththem,abouttellingsomeoneifthey’reapproachedbythem.

Access—Controlling access to areaswhere children are present, such as thedugout or locker rooms, protects them from harm by outsiders. It’s not easy tocontrol the access of large outdoor facilities, but visitors could be directed to acentral point within the facility. Individuals should not be allowed to wanderthroughtheareawithouttheknowledgeoftheLittleLeaguevolunteers.

Lighting — Child sexual abuse is more likely to happen in the dark. Thelightingoffields,parkinglots,andanyandallindoorfacilitieswhereLittleLeague

functions are held should be bright enough so that participants can identifyindividualsastheyapproach,andobserverscanrecognizeabnormalsituations.

Travel—When travelingwith the team,make sure thatchildrenare sharingroomswithLittleLeaguersofthesameage.Girls’roomsshouldnotbeadjacenttoboys’rooms,androomsshouldnothaveadjoiningaccess,eitherbetweenchildrenorchildrenandadults.

ShowerandToiletFacilities—MostLittleLeaguersarecapableofusingtoiletfacilities on their own, so there should be no need for an adult to accompany achild into restroom areas. There can sometimes be special circumstances underwhichachildrequiresassistancetotoiletfacilities,forinstancewithintheTeeBallandChallengerdivisions,but there shouldstillbeadequateprivacy for thatchild.Again,wecanutilizethe“buddysystem”here.

RootingOutChildAbuse—AFive-StepScreeningProcessOnceweknowwhatchildabuseis,andwheretolookforit,wearebetterable

topreventpotentialchildabusersfromenteringtheranksofLittleLeague.Anotheraspect of this prevention is screening all applicants who wish to be managers,coaches,BoardofDirectorsandanyotherpersons,volunteersand/orhiredworkerswho provide regular services to the league and/or have repetitive access to, orcontactwith,playersorteams.

Theterm“volunteer”inthiscontextreferstoeverypersonintheorganizationcoming in contact with the kids: program workers, coaches, bus and carpooldrivers,maintenanceworkers,etc.Thegoalistofindcaring,competentindividualswhocanprovideasafe,positiveclimateforLittleLeaguers.

Little League requires a five-step process for selecting individuals to fillvolunteerpositions:

1. Application-AlllocalleaguesarerequiredtousetheLittleLeagueOfficialVolunteerApplicationforallManagers,Coaches,BoardofDirectorsandany other persons, volunteers and/or hired workers who provide regularservicetotheleagueand/orhaverepetitiveaccessto,orcontactwithplayersor teams. The Little League Official Volunteer Application is availableonlineatLittleLeague.org.The applicantmust also submit a governmentissuedphotoID,usuallyadriver’slicense,inorderfortheleaguetoverifythattheinformationonhis/hervolunteerapplicationiscorrect,i.e.spellingofname,address,dateofbirth,etc.

2. BackgroundCheck-AbackgroundcheckincompliancewithRegulation

I(c) 8 and 9 must be conducted on every individual that is required tocomplete a volunteer application prior to the applicant assuming his/herduties for the current season. The individual is required to consent to abackground check on the volunteer application. The local league mustconduct anationwide search that contains the applicable government sexoffender registry data and criminal records. Information regarding freebackgroundcheckservicesisavailableatLittleLeague.org.

3. Interview - The applicant should bemade fully aware of the position ofLittleLeague regarding child abuse.Nopersonwho is aknownchild-sexoffendershallbeallowedtoparticipateinanymannerintheLittleLeagueprogram.

4. Reference Checks - This is important to determine if any informationfrom the references differs from that garnered from the volunteerapplicationand/orduringthecourseofthereview.

5. Exclusion of Certain Individuals - No local league shall permit anyperson to participate in any manner, whose background check reveals aconviction for, guilty plea, no contest plea, or admission to any crimeinvolvingor against aminor.A local leaguemayprohibit any individualfromparticipatingasavolunteerorhiredworker, if the leaguedeemstheindividual unfit or inappropriate to work or volunteer. The local leaguemustconductanationwidesearchthatcontainstheapplicablegovernmentsex offender registry data and criminal records. If a potential volunteerappearsontheNationalSexOffenderRegistry,theleaguemustcontacttheSecurity Manager at Little League International prior to appointing thevolunteertoparticipateinanycapacityintheleague. NOTE:TheUnitedStatesDepartmentofJusticeNationalSexOffenderPublicRegistryisfreeandavailableatNSOPR.gov.

In addition, Little League requires all leagues to utilize the national criminalrecordssearchavailablethroughtheLittleLeaguewebsite.Thisadditionalcriminalrecords check may provide additional important information regarding thecriminalrecordsofindividualswhosecrimesdonotrequirethattheybelistedonasex offender registry. If no sex offender registries exist in a province, or countryoutsidetheUnitedStatesthelocalleaguemustconductamoreextensivesearchofacountry,provinceorcity-widecriminalbackgroundcheckthroughtheappropriategovernmental agency unless prohibited by law. Failure to comply with thisregulation may result in the suspension or revocation of tournament privileges

and/or the local league’s charter by action of the Charter or TournamentCommitteeinWilliamsport.Ifalocalleaguebecomesawareofinformation,byanymeans whatsoever, that an individual, including, but not limited to, volunteers,players,andhiredworkers,hasbeenconvictedof,pledguilty,plednocontest,oradmittedtoanycrimeinvolvingoragainstaminor,thelocalleaguemustcontactthe applicable governmental agency to confirm the accuracy of the information.Uponconfirmationofaconvictionfor,guiltyplea,nocontestplea,oradmissionto, a crime against or involving a minor, the local league shall not permit theindividualtoparticipateinanymanner.

Additionally,theleaguepresidentshouldinformtheparentsofallchildrenwhohave had contact through the league with the excluded individual of any PublicRecord information that is the basis of the league’s decision to exclude theindividual. Public Records are documents received from a governmentalbody/agencythatareavailabletothegeneralpublic.

Volunteers are important to the operation of the local leagues. However, toprotect the children involved in the local leagues, it is necessary to require thevolunteerstocompleteavolunteerapplicationandconsenttoabackgroundcheck.In order to protect the privacy of volunteers, the following procedure has beenestablished:

1. Thelocalleaguepresidentshallonlyshareanypersonalnon-publicrecordinformationcontainedinthevolunteerapplicationorattacheddocumentswithotherleagueofficersinordertomakepersonneldecisions.

2. Thelocalleaguepresidentshouldmaintaintherecordofavolunteerforatleast two(2)yearsafter thevolunteer isno longer in the league.When itcomes time to dispose of these records, they should be shredded as theycontain sensitive information. All actions concerning these records mustcomplywithanyapplicablelaws.

3. Leaguesshouldalsomaintainrecords inthecasethat the leaguehastakenaction ormade a decision based upon the information contained in therecords.Therecordsshouldbemaintainedinalockedandsecurearea,suchasthepresident’shomeandnotinaclubhouseorsimilarfacility.

Enforcement/ReportingOfChildAbuseNomatterhowmucheducationandpreventionweput inplacetostopchild

abuse, it can still happen. In the unfortunate instance that a case of child sexualabuseissuspectedand/orreported,specificstepsshouldbeinplacetodealwiththe

situation.Let’stakealookatthese.Reporting — Because child abuse reporting laws vary from state to state, a

Federal lawwas recently enactedwhichestablishedanationwide standardduty toreport suspected child abuse. The “Protecting YoungVictims from Sexual AbuseandSafeSportActof2017”mandatesthatallamateursportsorganizations,whichparticipateinaninterstateorinternationalamateurathleticcompetitionandwhosemembership includes anyadultwho is in regular contactwithanamateurathletewhoisaminormustreportsuspectedchildabuse,includingsexualabuse,within24hours to law enforcement. An individual who is required, but fails, to reportsuspectedchildsexualabuseissubjecttocriminalpenalties.Ifanindividualsuspectsa case of abusewithin their league, they should report it to the appropriate childservicesorganizationand/orlocallawenforcementaswellastheirleaguepresidentand District Administrator. Information regarding reporting child abuse can befound atLittleLeague.org.Go to the “LearnMore” section and lookunderRiskManagement.

Investigating — An individual and alternate with significant professionalbackgroundshouldbechosenbytheleaguefromthecommunitytoreceiveandactonabuseallegations.Theseindividualswillactinaconfidentialmanner,andserveas the league’s liaison with the local law enforcement community. Little Leaguevolunteersshouldnotattempttoinvestigatesuspectedabuseontheirown.

Suspending/Terminating—When an allegation of abuse ismade against aLittleLeague volunteer, it is the duty of the organization to protect the childrenfromanypossiblefurtherabusebykeepingtheallegedabuserawayfromchildrenintheprogram.Iftheallegationsaresubstantiated,thenextstepisclear:Assuringthattheindividualwillnothaveanyfurthercontactwiththechildrenintheleague.The Nonprofit Risk Management Center urges Little League organizations todevelop policies on suspension and termination of volunteerswith a lawyerwhocanadviseabouttheireffectsontherightsoftheallegedabuser.

Immunityfromliability—“Concernisoftenexpressedoverthepotentialforcriminal or civil liability if a report of abuse is subsequently found to beunsubstantiated.”However,wewantadultsandLittleLeaguerstounderstandthattheyshouldn’tbeafraidtocomeforwardinthesecases,evenifitisn’trequiredandeven if there is a possibility of being wrong. All states provide immunity fromliabilitytothosewhoreportsuspectedchildabusein“goodfaith.”Atthesametime,there are also rules in place to protect adults who prove to have beeninappropriatelyaccused.LittleLeaguepoliciesprohibitretaliationofanykindwhen

agoodfaithreportofchildabuseismade.

ChildAbuse-AFive-StepReviewLet’srecapthestepsyoucantaketoprotectyourLittleLeaguers:1. Know what it is, and know where to look. Defining child abuse, and

separatingthetruthfromthemyths,betterenablesusalltospotpotentiallydangeroussituations.

2. Educate theLittleLeagueparents,volunteers,andchildren.Theyneedtobe supplied with the information necessary to protect everyone. Let thechildrenknowthatit’snevertheirfault.

3. Followthesafetyproceduresandguidelinesoutlinedabove.Employbasicrules,suchasthe“buddysystem,”tolimitone-on-oneinteractionsbetweenminorsandadults.Thesebasicrulescanlessenchildabusefromhappeninginthefirstplace.

4. Screenapplicantscarefully.Aneffectivefive-stepscreeningprocesscankeeppotential child abusers out of our Little League programs, and keep ourkidssafe.

5. Don’tbeafraidtospeakout.BothLittleLeaguechildrenandadultsneedto feel safe to come forward. If an individual honestly feels something iswrong,thelawsareinplacetoprotectthem.

QuestionsandAnswersAboutTheChildProtectionProgram

Q1. Whatdowe,asaleague,havetodotocomplysothatwecanbecharteredforthenextseason?A:Since2003,thelocalleaguehasbeenrequiredtohaveallboardmembers,managers, coaches, and other volunteers or hired workers who provideregular service to the leagueand/orwhohave repetitiveaccess toorcontactwith players or teams to fill out the Little League Official VolunteerApplication. Additionally the league has been and is required to conduct abackground check on each of these individuals. IMPORTANT - A localLittleLeaguemustconductanationwidebackgroundcheckutilizingJ.D.Palatine(JDP)oranotherproviderthatiscomparabletoJDPinaccessingbackgroundcheckrecordsforsexoffenderregistrydataandothercriminalrecords.LittleLeagueBaseballandSoftballwillrequireeachleaguetosignanagreementon thecharterapplication that theywill complywithRegulationI(b)andI(c)8&9.Theleaguesarealsorequiredtosignastatementonthetournamentenrollmentformverifyingthattheprocessundertheregulationhasbeencompletedandimplemented.Failuretosigntheagreementonthecharterapplicationwillresultintheleaguenotbeingcharteredandfailuretofulfilltherequirementoftheregulationswillresultintheleague’sstatusbeingreferred to the Charter/Tournament committee for action to revoke theleague’scharterandallprivileges.

Q2. Whattypeofbackgroundcheckisrequiredbythenewregulations?A: IMPORTANT - A local Little League must conduct a nationwidebackground checkutilizing JDPor anotherprovider that is comparableto JDP in accessing background check records for sex offender registrydata andother criminal records.This criminal records checkmayprovideadditional, important information regarding the criminal records ofindividualswhosecrimesdonotrequirethattheybelistedonasexoffenderregistry. The background check provider for United States leagues is JDP,which can be accessed by going to LittleLeague.org/Background. Moreinformation can be obtained by going toLittleLeague.org/ChildProtectionProgram.Thefirst125checksthroughJDPare paid for by Little League International and are free to each chartered

LittleLeague.Ifadditionalchecksarenecessary,theywillcosttheleagueonly$.95perbackgroundcheckconducted.

Q3. What typeofoffensesarewescreeningforwhenweconductabackgroundcheck?A:Localleaguesareconductinganationwidebackgroundcheckthatincludessex offender registry data and other criminal records for anyone who hascommittedanytypeofoffenseinvolvingminors.Anindividualwhohasbeenconvicted of or plead guilty to charges involving or against a minor, nomatter when the offense occurred, must not be permitted to work orvolunteer.

Q4. WhyisLittleLeaguechangingthebackgroundcheckminimumrequirement?A:Abackgroundcheckthatincludesmillionsofcriminalfilesinadditiontonational sex offender registry data will provide those individuals makingpersonneldecisionsthatmuchmoreinformationindeterminingwhetheranapplicant is acceptable and fit to volunteer, work, or participate in anymannerwithintheirlocalleagueprogram.

Q5. WhyJDP?A: Little League has partnered with JDP to provide local Little Leagueprogramsacriminalbackgroundchecktool.Throughthispartnership,eachleague andDistrict is given 125 free background checks (paid for byLittleLeague International) and any additional checks will only cost $.95 percheck. The JDP National Criminal File database contains more than 450million records which include criminal records and sex offender registryrecordsacross50statesandtheDistrictofColumbia.Thisprogramcontinuestobeagreatresourceandvaluetolocalleagues.

Q6. Our league is required by the property owner (city, town, municipality,county,etc.)whereweplayourgamesandpracticestoconductbackgroundchecks approved by them on all of our volunteers and/or hired workersbeforewecanusetheir fields.ArethesechecksacceptableanddotheymeetLittleLeague’sminimumrequirementsofRegulationI(c)8and9?A:No.Most checks requiredby these entities are localor stateonly checkswhichdonotmeet theLittleLeague requirements.Also, the local league isresponsible for conducting and reviewing the background check data and

making their own personnel decisions per the regulations. Although thepropertyownerhastherighttodeterminewhousestheirfacility,anydecisionthey make as a property owner may or may not meet the Little LeagueRegulations. IMPORTANT - A local Little League must conduct anationwide background check utilizing JDPor another provider that iscomparable to JDP in accessing background check records for sexoffenderregistrydataandothercriminalrecords.BackgroundchecksmustbecompletedonallBoardMembers,managers,coachesandothervolunteersorhiredworkerswhoprovideregularservicetotheleagueand/orwhohaverepetitiveaccesstoplayersorteams.

Q7. Who in the local league should be responsible to process the backgroundcheckinformation?A: Little League Baseball and Softball recommends the Board ofDirectorsappoint the local league president and two other individuals to handle thebackgroundchecks.Theseindividualsmaybefromtheboardorindividualsoutside the board. For instance, the Board of Directors may appointindividualswhohavesignificantprofessionalbackgroundinthisarea,suchaslawenforcementofficersorindividualswithalegalbackground.

Q8. Whatifanindividualhaspreviouslyhadabackgroundcheck?A:Each leaguemustconduct itsownbackgroundcheckon theappropriateindividualsannually.

Q9. Whatwillresultinterminationofavolunteerundertheseregulations?A:Anybackgroundcheckthatrevealsaconvictionfor,guiltyplea,nocontestplea,oradmissiontoanycrimeinvolvingoragainstaminormustresult inimmediateterminationfromthe league.Additionally,volunteerswhorefuseto submit a fully completedLittle LeagueVolunteerApplication, includingtheir Social SecurityNumber and a government issued photo ID,must beimmediately terminated or eliminated from consideration for any position.Thisincludesindividualswithmanyyearsofservicetoyourleagueunlesstheleaguehasused the JDPBackgroundScreening tool (availableon theLittleLeaguewebsite) inpreviousseasons.Thosereturningindividualscanusethecurrent Little League “Returning” Volunteer Application which does notrequiretheSocialSecurityNumberorDateofBirthasthoseitemsarealreadyincludedandredactedintheJDPprogramforreturningvolunteers.

Q10. What if offenses involving or againstminors are pending prior to or afterappointmenttoapositioninthelocalleague?A:Wesuggesttheindividualnotbeappointedorshouldbesuspendedfromhis/hercurrentpositionpendingtheoutcomeofthecharges.

Q11. What if there are convictions or other offenses NOT involving or againstminors?A:Eventhoughconvictionsorotheroffensesmaynotbeagainstaminor,thelocal league Board of Directors still may deem these individuals asinappropriate and/or unfit and may prohibit him/her from working as ahiredworkerorvolunteerwithintheleague.

Q12. Whoistobemadeawareoftheinformationfoundonthebackgroundcheck?A:Thelocalleaguepresidentshallonlysharepersonalinformationcontainedin the volunteer application, background check or other informationobtainedthroughthescreeningprocesswithothermembersoftheBoardofDirectorsinordertomakepersonneldecisions.Iftheinformationobtainedthrough thebackgroundcheck, ispublic recordandcauses an individual tonot be appointed or to be terminated, Little League Baseball and Softballrecommends this information be shared with the parents/guardians of thechildrenwhohavehadcontactwiththeindividualpreviously.

Q13. Whereshouldtheserecordsbemaintainedandforhowlong?A: The local league president shall retain each volunteer application,background check information, and any other documents obtained on fileandmaintain the record of a volunteer for at least two (2) years after thevolunteerisnolongerintheleague.Whenitcomestimetodisposeoftheserecords, they shouldbedestroyed as they contain sensitive information.Allactions concerning these records must comply with any applicable laws.Leagues should also maintain records in the case that the league has takenaction or made a decision based upon the information contained in therecords.Therecordsshouldbemaintainedinalockedandsecurearea,suchastheleaguepresident’shomeandnotaclubhouseorsimilarfacility.

Q14. Whatisthetimetableforcompletingthescreeningofeachindividual?A: The league must complete the annual screening process prior to the

individualassuminghis/herdutiesforthecurrentseason.Thiswouldincludethe individual submitting a completed volunteer application and the leaguecompleting an appropriate background check. The applicant must alsosubmitagovernmentissuedphotoID,usuallyadriver’slicense,inorderforthe league toverify that the informationonhis/hervolunteerapplication iscorrect,i.e.,spellingofname,address,dateofbirth,etc.

Q15. What resources are available through Little League Baseball and Softball toassistthisprocess?A: The current Little League Official Volunteer Application is available atLittleLeague.org/VolApp. IMPORTANT - A local Little League mustconduct a nationwide background check utilizing JDP or anotherprovider that is comparable to JDP in accessing background checkrecordsforsexoffenderregistrydataandothercriminalrecords.Thefirst125 checks conducted through JDP are paid for by Little LeagueInternationalandarefreetoeachcharteredLittleLeague.Ifadditionalchecksare needed, they will cost the league only $.95 per background checkconducted.JDPcanbeaccessedbygoingtoLittleLeague.org/Background.

Q16. Whatwillitcostmyleaguetoimplementthisinitiative?A:Thefirst125checksconductedthroughJDParepaidforbyLittleLeagueInternationalandarefreetoeachcharteredLittleLeague.Ifadditionalchecksareneeded,theywillcosttheleagueonly$.95perbackgroundcheck.

Q17. Whenshouldlocalleaguesbegintoconductbackgroundchecksonvolunteersandhiredworkers?A:InaccordancewithLittleLeagueRegulationI(c)8&9,localleaguesmustconductbackgroundchecksonallvolunteersandhiredworkerspriortotheapplicantassuminghisorherdutiesfortheseason.Backgroundchecksmustbe completed on all individuals who are required to complete the “LittleLeagueOfficialVolunteerApplication”andwhoprovidearegularservicetotheleagueand/orhaverepetitiveaccessto,orcontactwith,playersandteams.This includes, but is not limited to, managers, coaches, Board of Directormembers,andotherpersonsorhiredworkers.

Q18. Doesthisinitiativealsoapplytothoseindividualsthatassistthemanagerandcoachesatpracticesorgames?

A:Yes.Anyindividualwhoprovidesregularservicetotheleagueor/andhasrepetitive access to or contact with players or teams must fill out theVolunteerApplicationwith a Social SecurityNumber, provide a copy of agovernmentissuedphotoID,andgothroughthebackgroundcheckprocess.

Q19. Whoisgoingtocoachtheteamifascreenedmanagerorcoachisnolongerabletofulfillhis/herduties?A:Anypermanentreplacementcannotassumetheirdutiesuntilthevolunteerapplication and background check has been completed. The league maytemporarilyassignaboardmemberoranotherscreenedindividualtofillthevacancyuntiltheproperprocessandappointmenthasbeenmade.

Q20. ShouldourleaguewaituntiltheentirescreeningprocesshasbeencompletedtosubmitourCharterApplicationandInsuranceEnrollmentForm?A:No.Theappropriateleagueofficersmustsignthestatementontheformagreeing to adhere to the new regulations requiring the use of the newvolunteer application and background screening process as outlined inRegulationsI(b)andI(c)8&9.Oncethissectioniscompletedthebalanceofthe charter application can be completed and submitted to Little LeagueBaseballandSoftball.

Q21. Astheleaguepresidentoranofficialofthelocalleague,howdoIexplaintheneedforthisinitiative?A:Theserequirementswereimplementedin2002byLittleLeagueandyourlocalleagueto:1. protectourchildrenandmaintainLittleLeagueasahostileenvironment

forthosewhowouldseektodothemharm.2. protect individuals and leagues frompossible loss of personal or league

assetsbecauseoflitigation.3. take advantage of current technology and laws that have made

backgroundcheckinformationaccessibletoyourlocalleague.ThisisanexampleoftherevisedmandatoryLittleLeagueVolunteerApplication.Aversion that can be filled out electronically and printed from yourcomputerisavailableatLittleLeague.org.

LittleLeagueParticipantDisabilityPolicyPolicy

LittleLeagueBaseball, Incorporated (“LLI”) aims topromote fair play for allparticipants through the uniform adherence to LLI’s Official Regulations andPlayingRules(the“Rules”)concerningperformanceandplay.Accordingly,alllocalleaguescharteredbyLLIpledgetoabidebytheRules,andallupdatesthereto.

LLIencouragesparticipationofallchildren,andacknowledgesthatsomeofitsparticipantsmayrequireamodificationoftheRulesduetotheparticipantclaimingrights under the Americans withDisabilities Act (the “ADA”). In such instances,LLIwillaffordparticipantswithadisabilityasdefinedbytheADAtheopportunitytorequestmodificationsoftheRules.LLIisanon-discriminatoryorganization,andinconsideringsuchrequests,LLIwillensurecompliancewiththeADA.

ProcedureThe Charter and/or the Tournament Committee (the “Committee”) at LLI

considersallwaiverrequeststotheRules.TheCommitteewillconsiderrequestsforawaivertoormodificationofitsRulesforanindividualwithadisability,uponthewritten request of the individual, his or her team coach, or his or her legalrepresentativeutilizingtheprocedureforsuchrequestasoutlinedbelow.LLIanditsparticipatinglocalleaguesshalladheretotheRulesuntilawaiverfortheparticipantissubmittedandapprovedinaccordancewiththisprocedure.

A. LengthofWaiverRequested

TheCommitteewillconsiderawaiverrequestsubmittedbytheparticipantintheseason inwhichthewaiverwasreceivedbytheCommittee.Unlessotherwise requested by the participant, the Committee will consider andgrantamodificationoftheRulesforonlytheseasoninwhichthewaiverwasreceived.Ifaparticipantrequestsawaiverbeapprovedforlongerthanasingleseason,theCommittee,initssolediscretion,mayextendthewaiverrequestbeyondtheseasoninwhichtherequestwasreceived,includingforthedurationofaparticipant’sLLIeligibility.IfanywaiverisapprovedbytheCommittee to extend beyond the season inwhich received, then theCommitteeshallidentifythelengthandtermsofsuchapprovalintheletterresolvingthewaiverrequest.

B. MaterialsRequiredforCommittee’sConsideration

InordertoinitiatereviewbytheCommittee,theparticipant,his/herteamcoach,orhisorherlegalrepresentative,mustdeliverawrittenrequestforawaivertotheLeaguePresidentofthelocalleague.Theparticipant’swaiverrequestshallinclude,ataminimum:

1. TheLLIruleinquestion.

2. An identification of the participant’s disability as definedunder theADAandanarrativeassertinghowtheproposedmodificationoftheRulerelatestohisorherdisabilityandparticipationinLLI.

3. Supporting evidence from a licensed physician regarding (a) theparticipant’s disability; (b) duration of the disability; (c) activitieslimitedbydisability;and(d) individualizedsymptomsrelatedtothedisability.

4. An executed limited releaseof confidentiality andwaiverofprivacysignedbytheparticipant’sparentorlegalguardian,whichwillallowthe Committee to communicate with the participant’s attendingphysician, health care profession, rehabilitation professional, or thelicensed physician who provided the supporting statement outlinedabove.Thereleaseshallberestrictedtoauthorize theCommittee to(a) verify the participant’s disability in question, and not theparticipant’s broader health history or records; (b) identification ofindividualized symptoms and effects of the disability as it concernstheparticipant;and(c)medicalprofessional’sopinionconcerningthemodificationof theRule requested (the “Release”).TheCommitteewillnotexerciseitsrightsundertheReleaseuntilitdetermines,initssole discretion, that the additional information to be providedthrough the Release is necessary to complete the waiver request.Upon such a determination, the Committee or its designee shallnotify the participant’s parent or legal guardian of its intent tocommunicatewith theparticipant’s attendingphysician,health careprofession,rehabilitationprofessional,orthelicensedphysician.

5. IftheparticipantisrequestingtheuseorintroductionofequipmentintothefieldofplaywhichisnototherwisepermittedbytheRules,then the request shall specifically identify the make, model, andspecificationsoftheequipmentorapparatusseekingtobeintroducedinto the field of play for the participant’s benefit. All of LLI’s

specificationstandardsreferencedinaRuleareincorporatedintotheevaluationof thewaiver request.Accordingly, equipment submittedby the disabled participant for the waiver request must meet LLI’sperformance requirements. All equipment used in the field of playmust comply with LLI’s Rules, until the participant seeking itsintroductionreceivesanapprovedwaiverforuseinthefieldofplay.The Committee, in its discretion, may require testing of anyequipment requested by the participant in the waiver, but nototherwise permitted by the Rules, to ensure compliance withperformance standards. LLI will pay for the reasonable costsassociatedwith testingof equipment requiredby theCommittee toassess compliance with LLI’s performance standards, as directed bytheCommittee.

C. ApprovalProcess

Once thewaivermaterials are assembledonbehalfof theparticipant, therequestwillbeevaluatedasfollows:

1. Theparticipant,orhisorherrepresentative, shalldeliver thewaivermaterialstothePresidentofthelocalleague.

2. The President may add additional facts concerning the requestreceived to the record for consideration by the Committee.Thereafter,thePresidentshallforwardtheassembledmaterialstotheDistrictAdministrator.

3. TheDistrictAdministratormayaddadditional facts concerning therequest received to the record for considerationby theCommittee.Thereafter, the District Administrator shall forward the assembledmaterialstotheRegionalDirector.

4. The Regional Director will present the waiver materials to theCommitteeforaction.

5. TheCommitteewilltakeactiononthewaiverrequestandinformtheRegional Director of its decision. The Regional Director willthereafter inform the District Administrator, who in turn shallinform the President of the local league for dissemination to theparticipant.

D. GuidelinesforReview

In order for themodification of a Rule to be approved, theCommitteemust first determine that the participant is disabled as defined under theADA.Accordingly,theCommitteeisentitledtoknowthattheparticipanthasacovereddisabilityforwhichamodificationoftheRulesisrequested,andtheinformationidentifiedinSectionBofprocedureforinclusionwiththewaiverproposalisnecessarytoproperlyevaluateanysuchrequest.

The Committee will not grant a waiver when the requestedaccommodation is unreasonable under the circumstances, provides anunfair competitive advantage for the participant requesting themodificationoftheRules,presentsathreattootherparticipantsorcoaches,oralterstheessentialnatureofthegame.TheCommitteemayconsultwiththeparticipant,hisorherrepresentatives,coaches,andlocalleagueofficialsaspartofconsideringthemodificationoftheRule.

E. PermittedTimeforCommittee’sDecision

AnyparticipantseekingawaiverrequestunderthisADAwaiverprocedureshould submit the request within a reasonable time after registering forparticipation inhis/her local league. In theevent theparticipantbecomesdisabled and claims rights under the ADA during the season, then theparticipantshallsubmitawaiverrequestoutlinedinthisprocedurewithinareasonableperiodoftime.

Arequestshallnotbeconsideredfullysubmittedunlessitcontainsallofthecontents. The Committee will strive to render a decision on all waiverrequestswithinareasonableamountoftime,andallsuchdecisionsshouldberenderednolaterthanthree(3)weeksaftertherequestisfullysubmittedandreceivedbytheCommittee,unlesstestingofequipmentisdirectedbytheCommittee.IfthewaiverrequestconcernsequipmentorapparatusandtheCommitteedirectstestingoftheequipment,thenareviewofthewaiverrequest will involve testing the equipment or apparatus to ensurecompliance with LLI’s performance standards. Accordingly, the timelineforreviewofsuchanequipmentwaiverrequestwillbedependentupontherequisite testing period. No equipment may be utilized by a participantunless the equipment complies with LLI’s Rules or until the Committeeapprovestherequestedwaiverforuseofequipment.

LittleLeagueGenderIdentityPolicyPolicy

LittleLeagueBaseball, Incorporated (“LLI”) aims topromote fair play for allparticipants through the uniform adherence to LLI’s Official Regulations andPlayingRules(the“Rules”)concerningperformanceandplay.Accordingly,alllocalleaguescharteredbyLLIpledgetoabidebytheRules,andallupdatesthereto.

LLIencouragesparticipationofallchildren,andacknowledgesthatsomeofitsparticipants may require a modification or waiver of the Rules in order toparticipate in amanner consistentwith theirGender Identity, irrespective of thegender listed on the child’s birth certificate. In such instances, LLI will affordchildrenwho represent themselves as transgender childrenand/or childrenwithaDisorder of Sexual Development the opportunity to request a modification orwaiveroftheRules.

DefinitionsForthepurposesofthisPolicyandProcedure,thefollowingdefinitionsapply:1. TransgenderPerson: refers to an individualwhoseGender Identity does

notmatchtheirassignedbirthgender.BeingTransgenderdoesnotimplyanyspecificsexualorientation.

2. GenderIdentity:One’sinnerconceptofselfasmaleorfemaleorbothorneither. One’s Gender Identity can be the same or different than thegenderassignedatbirth.

3. Gender Expression: Refers to the ways in which people externallycommunicate theirGender Identity toothers throughbehavior, clothing,haircut,voice,andotherformsofpresentation.

4. DisorderofSexualDevelopment:Alsoknownas“DSD”or“Intersex”isageneraltermusedtoindicateapersonbornwithareproductiveorsexualanatomy and/or chromosome pattern that does not fit the typicaldefinitions of female ormale.Thismay be the result of several differentmedical conditions involving chromosomal variations, hormonalvariations, and/or anatomy that includes both male and femalecharacteristics. DSD is not the same as Transgender, however, the twogroupsmayfacesimilarsituationsinneedingtochangegenderdesignationsforthepurposesofparticipationinathleticactivities.

ProcedureThe Charter and/or the Tournament Committee (the “Committee”) at LLI

considersallwaiverrequeststotheRules.TheCommitteewillconsiderrequestsforawaiver toormodificationof itsRules for an individualwhoseGender Identitydoesnotmatch thegender listedon thechild’sbirthcertificate,uponthewrittenrequestoftheindividual,theirparent,orhisorherlegalrepresentativeutilizingtheprocedureforsuchrequestasoutlinedbelow.LLIanditsparticipatinglocalleaguesshall adhere to the Rules until a waiver for the participant is submitted andapprovedinaccordancewiththisprocedure.

A. LengthofWaiver

TheCommitteewillconsiderawaiverrequestsubmittedonbehalfof thechild in the season in which the waiver was received by theCommittee.Unlessotherwiserequestedbythechild, theCommitteewillconsiderandgrantamodificationoftheRulesforonlytheseasoninwhichthewaiverwas received. If a child requests a waiver be approved for longer than asingleseason,theCommittee,initssolediscretion,mayextendthewaivergrantbeyond the season inwhich the requestwas received, including forthedurationofaparticipant’sLLIeligibility.IfanywaiverisapprovedbytheCommittee to extend beyond the season inwhich received, then theCommitteeshallidentifythelengthandtermsofsuchapprovalintheletterresolvingthewaiverrequest.

B. MaterialsRequiredforCommittee’sConsideration

InordertoinitiatereviewbytheCommittee,thechild,hisorherparent,orhisorherlegalrepresentative,mustdeliverawrittenrequestforawaivertothePresidentofthelocalleague.Thechild’swaiverrequestshallinclude,ataminimum:

1. The child’s name and level of play in the Little League programwithinwhichtheywishtoparticipate.

2. Thechild’scurrenttranscriptandschoolregistrationinformation.

3. Awrittenstatementfromaparentorlegalrepresentativeofthechildattestingtothefactthatthechildlivesconsistentlyinandoutsideofthe home with his/her Gender Identity through their GenderExpression.

4. Writtenconfirmationfromalicensed,treatingphysician/psychologistor other health care provider that the child is receiving appropriatecareand/ortreatmentaseitheraTransgenderPersonorpersonwithDSDincludingwhenthechildbegansuchcareand/ortreatment.

5. Anyotherpertinentdocumentationorinformation(e.g.revisedbirthcertificateorpassport).

C. ApprovalProcess

Prior to participation, an athletemay seek reviewof his or her eligibilitythrough the procedure set forth below. Once the waiver materials areassembledonbehalfofthechild,therequestwillbeevaluatedasfollows:

1. All communications, discussions and documentation submitted aspart of this Approval Process shall be kept confidential, unless thechildandfamilyelecttomaketheserecordsopenandavailable.

2. All medical information provided pursuant to this policy shall betreated as confidential, shared only with individuals identified astakingpartinthisApprovalProcessandshallbeappropriatelyprotectfromdisclosure.

3. The child, or his or her representative, shall deliver the materialsrequiredbysubpartBofthisProceduretothePresidentofthelocalleague.

4. The President may add additional facts concerning the requestreceived to the record for consideration by the Committee.Thereafter,thePresidentshallforwardtheassembledmaterialstotheRegionalDirector.

5. The Regional Director will present the waiver materials to theCommitteeforaction.

6. Thechild’srequesttoparticipateinamannerconsistentwithhis/hergender identitywill be scheduled for a review and eligibility beforethe Committee as expeditiously as reasonably possible. TheCommittee will inform the Regional Director of its decision. TheRegional Director will thereafter inform the President of the localleaguefordisseminationtotheparticipant.

D. GuidelinesforReview

In order for the modification or waiver of a Rule to be approved, theCommitteemust firstdetermine that theparticipant is living consistentlywith his/her Gender Identity. The Committee will rely heavily on themedicaland/orpsychologicalcaregiver’sinput.

TheCommitteemayconsultwiththeparticipant,hisorherrepresentativesandtheindividualslistedaboveaspartoftheApprovalProcess.ShouldtheCommittee find that consultationwith additional individuals (e.g. schoolofficials,DistrictAdministrators,coaches), isnecessary for theCommitteeto make an informed decision, the Committee will first seek aconfidentialitywaiverfromthewaiverapplicant’slegalguardianbeforeanysuchconsultation.

It is important to recognize that some transgender athletes may haveundergonehormonal treatmentsor even surgeries,whileothersmaynot.This Policy and Procedure considers inclusion regardless of whether atransgenderpersonhasundergoneany treatmentsor surgeries, recognizesthatregulatingaccesstoLLIprogramsbasedonsuchmedicaltreatmentisnot necessary, unfair and overly complicated for this age level ofcompetition.

E. PermittedTimeforCommittee’sDecision

Any child seeking a waiver request under this waiver procedure shouldsubmittherequestpriortotheseason,butifthatisnotpossible,itshouldbe submitted within a reasonable time after contacting his or her localleague.Thegoalistocompletetheprocesssothatifawavierisgranted,thechildwouldhavelittleornodelayinparticipatingfullyintheprogram.

Arequestshallnotbeconsideredfullysubmittedunlessitcontainsalloftherequired contents.TheCommitteewill strive to render a decision on allwaiverrequestswithinareasonableamountoftime,andallsuchdecisionsshouldbe renderedno later than three (3)weeksafter the request is fullysubmittedandreceivedbytheCommittee.

StandardsForLightingMinimumstandardsarerequiredforall lightinginstallations.EffectiveJuly1,

1992,unlessotherwisenotedwithin these standards, anymodification in existinglightingsystemsafterthisdatemustbedonesoastoresultinalightingsystemincompliancewith current standards.Tobe in compliance, a systemmustmeet allrequired,currentminimumstandards.

To review the current Lighting Standards in their entirety, please visitLittleLeague.org/LightingStandards.

CommunicationsandLeaguePromotionsSuccessful communications in any organization helps cultivate and maintain

thebestimagebynotonlyencouragingbetterknowledgeandunderstandingoftheorganization’s goals, benefits and operation, but also to effectively keep yourplayers,parents,volunteers,andcommunityinformed

InLittleLeague,makingsurethattheprogramisknowninthecommunitywillhelpearntherespectandsupportthatisessentialtosuccessfulleagueoperations.Toestablish the leagueas aneffective forceandworkingagencyof thepeople in thecommunity requires an active avenue of communication, projected to thosewhoserveaswell as to reachall levelsof community interest.That cancome throughworkingwith the localnewsmedia,updatingyourownwebsite and socialmediaaccounts,andkeepingyourparentsandvolunteersinformed.

CommunicatingwithYourLeagueNearly all correspondence from Little League International, literature,

handbooks,newsletters,andavarietyofothercommunicationsischanneledtotheleague byway of the league president. It is important for leagues to ensure theirofficerinformationisupdatedintheLittleLeagueDataCenter.

It is essential that the league president makes this information generallyavailabletoleaguepersonnel,parents,andinsomeinstancestothepublicthroughnewsmediaortheleague’sonlineoutlets.

Peoplewhoareactiveinthelocalprogram—theyrangeovermanycategoriesofvolunteer service—shouldbekeptup-to-dateon theaffairsof the leagueandthe overall program. Their efficiency and contribution to the local program isimpedediftheyarenotinformedfully.ResourcesareavailabletohelpsupportlocalleagueoperationsonLittleLeagueUniversity(LittleLeagueU.org).

Local leagues have an open line of communication to Little LeagueInternationalatalltimesandareurgedtomakeuseofitwhenevernecessary.Thepresident and staff of Little League International welcome comment from localleaguesasameansofprovidingmutuallybeneficialcommunication,aswellastheRegionalstaffs.

CommunicatingwiththeMediaLittleLeague is thebiggestname in youth sports, and the general public and

newsmediawillwanttoknowwhat’sgoingonlocally.Oneofthebestwaystobe

an ambassador for your local league and Little League International is throughcommunicatingwiththemediaandyourcommunity.

Identifyingapersoninyourleaguetohandleyourpublicrelationsefforts isagreatwaytoensurethatyourleague’snewsandeventsgettothelocalnewsmedia.Developamedialistofthebestcontactsatthevariousnewsoutletsthatcoveryourcommunity, and be sure to send them media alerts prior to events and pressreleases.Gettingthewordoutthroughthemediaaboutwhatyou’reaccomplishingcan help your league grow. You’re encouraged to develop a positive, workingrelationshipwith themedia. If amember of a news outlet contacts you about asensitive situation, please contact your District Administrator or the appropriateLittleLeagueRegionalOffice.SamplemediareleasesandtemplatescanbefoundatLittleLeagueU.org.

NewsoutletsareencouragedandpermittedtocoverlocalLittleLeagueevents(writestories,takephotos,andshootvideo)regularseasongames,andtournamentaction. You’re encouraged to help the media as much as you can with theircoverage, while ensuring that at no times the media interfere with your gameoperations.AnytimeamemberofthemediawishestoconductaninterviewwithaLittle Leaguer, the player’s parent(s) and/or manager or coach must be presentthroughout the interview. Only working news photographers and videographerswithpropernewsorganizationcredentialsarepermittedonthefieldofplay,subjecttoleagueapproval(asnotedinRule3.15)inanylevelofLittleLeagueBaseballandSoftball.Suchpersonnel shouldneverbepermitted indugouts,noranywhereonfairterritory,andatnotimeshouldphotographersorvideographersinterferewithgameactivityorposeasafetyrisktoplayers,volunteers,orthemselves.

Remember, the words “Little League” should never be used as merely adescriptivetermforallyouthfulathleticprograms.Whenevertheyappearinprint,thewords“LittleLeague”shouldalwaysbecapitalizedorplacedinquotessoastomaintain the trademark significance.Apublic relationsdirector for a local leaguemaywishtoinformmembersofthemediathat“LittleLeague”and“LittleLeagueBaseball”arelistedintheAssociatedPressStylebookandLibelManual,andshouldneverbeused in reference tonon-LittleLeagueactivities.And,anewsoutlet canonly use photos and video of your Little League activities for editorial purposes.Anypromotional or paidusagemust be submitted toLittleLeague Internationalforapproval.

CommunicatingThroughOnlineMediaHaving awebsite and keeping it updatedwith information, important dates,

contact information, game schedules and scores, and updates from Little LeagueInternationalisjustonewaytouseonlinecommunications.

Another important online tool is socialmedia. Creating a Facebook page orTwitter account for your league or district can help you connectwith a broaderaudience. Keep your social media posts light and fun, with photos from yourleagues, stories from the news, game schedules and results, and posts from LittleLeague’ssocialmedia.Whenyouhaveurgentmessagesyouneedtocommunicateoreventstopromote,usesocialmediaasatooltospreadtheword.

Remember,onceit’spostedonanywebsite,thatstatementorimageispublic.Becarefulwhenyou’repostingandmakesurethatyou’rereflectingyourleagueinthe most positive light and that you have permission to use the photo. If yourcommunity members start posting or tweeting about a specific issue, encouragethem to contact the league via email or attend the next publicmeeting.Gettingintoasocialmediadiscussionthatcouldbecomeheatedshouldbeavoided.

Withlive-streamingbecomingmucheasiertoaccomplish,localleaguesmaybeinterested in web-casting or live-streaming games through their own local leaguewebsite, official social media account, or other digital platform. Leagues arepermittedtostream/web-castgamesthroughtheseleague-ownedplatformsgrantedtheyfollowallLittleLeaguepoliciesregardingcommercializationandtrademarks.

Obtaining Approval to Use Personal Data & Participant/VolunteerImages

Leagues shouldhaveparents or guardians sign amodel release each season.Ageneric sample model release can be found here: LittleLeague.org/ModelRelease.Thisreleaseshouldgivethe leaguepermissiontophotograph,video,orutilizetheimageorlikenessoftheplayerininitiativesthatsupportthegrowthandpromotionoftheleagueanditsactivitiesthroughanyadvertisementsorsocialmediasites.Suchuseshouldonlygrantpermissiontotheleaguenottoanyotherentity.

The league must also adopt a policy for use of any personal informationincluding images, video, etc., toprotect theprivacyof the individualparticipantsand their families. The policy must follow Little League International’s PrivacyPolicy(LittleLeague.org/PrivacyPolicy)andassociatedguidelines.Atnotimeshouldtheleagueshareinformationwithanythirdparties,unlessrequiredbylaw.

Ifaleagueordistrictchoosestoenterintoanagreementwithaphotographerorvideographer for a game, tournament, or other league event, Little LeagueInternational recommends that a formal agreement be arranged between the

League and the photographer/videographer, and that all financial aspects of theagreementbefullyunderstoodbyallparties.Itisrecommendedthatmodelreleasesbesecuredfromparticipantsbeforesuchanagreementisprocured.

GameBroadcastingandStreamingLittle League International in SouthWilliamsport, Pa., is the only body that

can authorize or disallow the live streaming, webcasting, televising, or radiobroadcasting of any game(s) for regular season or tournament play through anyoutlet that is not fully owned and/or operated by a local league. A contract(provided by Little League International) must originate with the local DistrictAdministrator, tournament director, or local Little League president. (SeeRegulationXV.)

Notelecast,broadcast,webcast(recordedorlive)ofanyLittleLeagueBaseballor Softball game (in any division) can take place unless the proper contract iscompleted and approved. This applies to all productions, even if they areunsupportedby advertising, sponsorship,or subscriptions.The financial aspectofanytelecast,broadcast,webcast(recordedorlive)shouldbefullyunderstoodbyallparties.

To download a contract for games below the Regional level, visitLittleLeague.org/GameContracts.

For the Regional and World Series tournament levels, all contacts must beoriginated by the Little League International Communications Department inSouth Williamsport. Contact Chris Downs, Director of ConstituentCommunications,570-326-1921,Ext.2238;cdowns@LittleLeague.org.

Forlocalleagues,districts,andmediapersonnel,LittleLeagueInternationalhasguidelines regarding how Little Leaguers should appear in newspapers, ontelevision, in magazines, etc. To download a PDF file of the document, visitLittleLeague.org/Media.

Non-EditorialMediaRequestIf any business or entity contacts your league about participating in a

promotion,commercial,documentary,oranythingoutsideofeditorialcoverageofyoureventsorgames,pleasenotethatyoumustseekapprovalfromLittleLeagueInternationalpriortoparticipatinginanypaid,promotionalactivity,thatidentifiesyourleagueorshowsanyLittleLeaguelogos,patches,orothermarks.

WebsitesLocalLeagueorDistrictWebsites

Local leagues and Districts are permitted to host websites that assist withcommunicating information about their activities in the local community. Thelocal league name, affiliation with Little League, registration, facilities locations,board members, schedules, and other information for parents and volunteers tocontacttheleagueshouldbeclearlystatedonthewebsite.

Anyleagueordistrictthatwishestohostawebsite,whichincludesLittleLeagueTrademarks in any manner must submit their website address (www.) or URL(Universal Resource Locator) into the Little League Data Center annually. TheURLshouldbea combinationof a leagueordistrict’sname inconjunctionwiththe words “Little League” or “LL.” An example of how a URL should appear:www.HometownLittleLeague.orgorwww.PA50LittleLeague.org.

Useof theLittleLeagueTrademarks, logos, and links toLittleLeague.org arepermitted onwebsites operated by local leagues or districts, however, permissionmustbegrantedinadvancebycontactingMarketing@LittleLeague.org.Undernocircumstancesmay a league, district, or person register awebsite using thewordsLittleLeagueforanyotherpurposeotherthantorepresentandsupporttheirlocalleague or district. This includes websites set-up for the purposes of raising fundssuchascrowdsourcingwebsites.Ifteamswithinlocalleaguesalsohostwebsites,theyare required to follow theseguidelines and theguidelines foruseofLittleLeagueTrademarks. Team URLs are not required to be submitted to Little LeagueInternational. Leagues and teams should not use any commercial entity in theirleagueURL. It is strongly encouraged that local league boardmembers visit thewebsites of their associated teams to ensure content being distributed is deemedappropriateforchildrenintheLittleLeagueprogram.

Should a league elect not to re-charter or change its affiliation, the league isresponsible for transferring any domain name containing Little League to LittleLeagueInternationalatthelocalleague’sexpense.

Leaguesarealsoencouragedtosecuremodel releasesaspartof theplayerandvolunteerregistrationprocess.Thisallowsleaguestohostimagesorvideoofplayersparticipatinginleagueactivities.

LittleLeaguereservestherighttoreviewanyleagueordistrictwebsitethatusesLittleLeagueTrademarksand logos toensureappropriatepermissions fromthose

individuals is granted. It is recommended that you incorporate the Little LeagueModel Release (LittleLeague.org/ModelRelease) as part of the player registrationprocess.LittleLeague reserves the right to require a league to removecontentonlocal league websites, including its social media sites if content is deemedinappropriate.

Official Technology Partners and Provisions for Local League andDistrictWebsitesandOnlineRegistrationServices

LittleLeaguehaspartneredwithDICK’STeamSportsHQpoweredbyBlueSombreroastheofficialpartnerforlocalleaguetechnologyservices.DICK’STeamSportsHQworks with leagues and districts to provide free websites, free onlineregistration,andmanyotherappropriatetechnologyservicesthatcanenhancetheadministrative functions for local leagues. While leagues are not required to useDICK’STeamSportsHQ,theyarestronglyencouragedtoconsidertheirservices.

Additional information on use of websites, online registration, and othertechnologycanbefoundonLittleLeague.org/Technology.

LocalLeagueorDistrictOnlineStores(E-Commerce)LocalLeaguesmaydesiretoofferapparel,uniforms,andotherproductstotheir

leaguemembershipusinganonlinestoretoconductbusiness.ThistypeofactivityinvolvestheuseofLittleLeaguetrademarksandmustbeapprovedbyLittleLeagueInternational.

Therefore, Little League maintains relationships with technology serviceproviders, includingDICK’STeamSportsHQ,whomayoffer this service.SuchprovidersmaybefoundatLittleLeague.org/Technology.

Before utilizing a service, leagues should contactMarketing@LittleLeague.orgformoreinformationandguidelines.NOTE:Formoreinformationregardinguseof Little League trademarks in relation to local league fundraising and thesolicitation of donations for regular season and tournament, please consult theLittleLeagueOperatingPoliciesandLittleLeague.orgforadditionalguidance.

LittleLeagueTrademarksLittle League Baseball, Incorporated, more commonly referred to as “Little

League”, is a federally-chartered corporation to which Congress has granted theexclusive right and owner of the following trademarks, service marks and otherdesignations: LITTLE LEAGUE, LITTLE LEAGUER, LITTLE LEAGUEBASEBALL,BIGLEAGUELITTLELEAGUEBASEBALL,SENIORLEAGUELITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL, LITTLELEAGUE CHALLENGER DIVISION, LL, LLB, International Tournamentmarks, and the Little League Emblems or logos (e.g. keystone patch; Character,Courage and Loyalty logo; oval baseball and oval softball logos), among others.Collectively these are referred to as theLittle LeagueTrademarks,which identifytheprogram,itsproducts,anditsservicesintheUnitedStatesandothercountriesincludingMexico,Canada, Japan,Australia, among others. Whenever the wordsLittleLeagueappearonlineorinprint,theLittleLeagueTrademarksshouldalwaysbecapitalizedandreferonlytotheactivitiesofLittleLeague.

LocalLeagueUseoftheWords“LittleLeague”Localleaguesreceivepermissionpertheannualcharteragreementprocesstouse

Little LeagueTrademarks in connectionwith authorized local league activities asdescribedinTHEOFFICIALREGULATIONS,orintheOFFICIALRULESoftheLittleLeague®Rulebook.

This permission, which is effective only while a league remains chartered,includestherighttouseLittleLeagueTrademarksaspartofthelocalleaguename,andtousethattrademarkandtheLittleLeagueEmblemsorlogosonuniforms,inpressreleasesissuedbythelocalleague,inprograms,andatthelocalleaguefacilitieson scoreboards, and other signs. All such uses of Little LeagueTrademarksmustincludethelocalleaguenamesuchasthecity,townorothersimilarreference.Thelocal leaguemay choose todesign a logo to represent the league. Such logomaycontain the words Little League in conjunction with their local league program.When considering a logo for the local league, please reference Rule 1.11(e)regardinguniformrequirementsandrestrictions.

LimitationsofUsingtheWords“LittleLeague”Chartered leagues may not use the Little League Trademarks in connection

with any other activity or program, or as a part of a composite name coveringunrelatedprograms.TheLittleLeagueTrademarksmaynot, for example, appear

ontheleaguewebsite,flyers,commercials,printadvertisements,socialmediaposts,orpressreleasesofothersportsorganizations,commercialenterprises,orbusinesses.For example, the local league should not grant permission to a local business toadvertise its association with the local league whereby the local business directlyprofitsfromtheuseofthename.

Further, the Little League Trademarks may not be used separately or inconnection with the name of any other program or activity for the purpose ofsolicitingfundstobeusedforactivitiesotherthanLittleLeagueactivities.NOTE:Specialconditionsapplyforleaguesthatoperatetheirprograminconnectionwitha Parks andRecreationDepartment.However, all policy requirements regardingtrademarksapply.

Ifyouidentifyasituationwherealeagueorindividualisusingthetrademarksof Little League in amanner you believe violates Little League trademark rights,pleasecontactLicensing@LittleLeague.org.

SolicitingFundsUsingtheWords“LittleLeague”TheuseoftheLittleLeagueTrademarksbyanyperson,organization,business

entity,orleaguenotcharteredbyLittleLeagueorinanunauthorizedmannerisaninfringementofLittleLeagueTrademarkrights.

It is the policy of Little League International not to endorse any company,commercial product, or service with the exception of those items of approvedplaying equipment and othermaterials and entities associated with Little LeagueInternational.AnyuseoftheLittleLeagueTrademarks,unlessexpresslygrantedbyLittleLeagueInternational,whichfalselytendstoimplysuchanendorsementisaninfringement.

Additionally, local leagues and Districts that operate under a tax exemptnonprofit statusmust be in compliancewith their specific state requirements forcharitable solicitations among non-profits. Additional steps may be required ofleagues or districts before you are permitted to solicit funds in the name of theleague in your local community. Such guidelines also may pertain to games ofchance, raffles, crowdfunding, sponsorship, and other contests that are used asfundraisers.

Be sure to check your individual state laws or other requirements regardingfundraising and be sure that you adhering to these guidelines with all activities.Helpful resources can be found by searching LittleLeagueU.org for “state lawsfundraising.”

RestrictedUseof“LittleLeague”ByThirdPartiesUnder no circumstances may local leagues, District Administrators, or other

field personnel permit the Little League Trademarks (which includes the wordsLittle League®) to be used on or in connection with any business products orservices.Thelocalleaguedoesnothavetherighttopermit,transfer,orassignuseofLittle League Trademarks to any third party entity for any purpose, even if thethirdpartyhasmadeadonationtotheleague.ThisincludestheuseofInternationalTournamentmarks.

Further,theLittleLeagueTrademarksarerepresentativeofspecificbaseballandsoftballprogramscharteredwithLittleLeagueInternationalandshouldnotbeusedasmerelyadescriptivetermforallyouthathleticprograms.

Exploitation of the Little League program, a league, a team, or individualplayers,forthebenefit,financiallyorotherwise,ofanindividualorabusinesswillnot be condoned.Leagueswhichpermit any type of exploitation run the risk oflosingtheircharter.

LicensedandApprovedProducts/PartnersLittle League International encourages all leagues and itsmembers to use the

partnersofLittleLeagueInternational,includinglicensedpartners,toproduceanyspecial goods, products and/or fundraising requests that could benefit the localleague.

Ifproducingpins,aLittleLeaguevendormustbeused*.Alistofapprovedlicensed partner and further information can be found here:LittleLeague.org/Licensing. If producing trophies or awards, leagues anddistrictsareencouragedtouseanapprovedlicensedpartnerofLittleLeague.

Such partners are familiar with policies regarding Little League TrademarkusageandprotectionofLittleLeaguetrademarks.Ifyouhavequestionsregardingthe production of trophies, awards or other products, please contact the LittleLeague Licensing Department for more information atLicensing@LittleLeague.org.

Theremay be a situation in which a league or district cannot use a licensedpartnertomeetaspecificneed.Inthesesituations,LittleLeagueInternationalmaypermitasingle-useagreementbecompleted.Asingle-useagreement,whichmaybegrantedonoccasionwouldpermita leagueordistrict tousea supplieroutsideofourlicensedpartner.SuchanagreementmustbeobtainedfromtheLittleLeagueLicensingDepartmentpriortologouse.

A league or district can request the usage of said Little League trademarks invariouscapacities,however,theunderstandingisthatLittleLeagueTrademarksareonlydispersedtoanyotherpartywiththeconsentofLittleLeagueInternational.Itisalsounderstoodthattheoutsidesuppliermaynotutilizethemarksforfinancialgain. For more information on obtaining a single-use agreement, please emailLicensing@LittleLeague.org. Forms can also be found onLittleLeague.org/Licensing.

*International leagues are encouraged to use a licensed vendor. However, ifsuch vendors cannot meet international requirements, please contactLicensing@LittleLeague.orgtoobtainaone-timeuseagreementforcountry-specificvendors.

GuidelinesforLocalLeagueFundraisingandSponsorshipDonorsandsponsorsofteamsatanyleveloftheLittleLeagueprogramshould

be motivated by the single objective of making a worthwhile communitycontribution and help make their community a better place in which to live.Sponsorships should be positioned as donations to the local league. Local leaguesmustrecognize that theyhavea responsibility to the localcommunity tosee to itthatfundscollectedinthenameoftheleagueareusedforleaguepurposesandnotforanyotherpurpose.Further,greatcaremustbetakentoassurethatsuchfundsarenotmisappropriatedormisused.

SponsorshipoflocalleaguesisanimportantwayforlocalLittleLeaguestoraisefunds for operations. Itmustbeunderstood,however, that sponsorshipdonationdoesnotgivethesponsoringentityanyrightsintheoperationoftheleagueoranyteam, nor does it give the local league sponsor the right to use Little Leaguetrademarks in anyway. For example, such prohibited use includes giving a localbusinessentity therightpromotethe local league intheadvertising,commercials,or public relations in any manner. The local league must conduct its ownrecognitioneffortsforanyandallpromotionofactivitiesrelatedtothelocalleagueoperations.Bywayofexample,alocalcardealershipprovidesacashandequipmentdonation to a local league. The local league must do its own press release orannouncementtorecognizethedonation.

Theleaguemaynottakeanysponsorships;advertisements,suchasletteringonuniforms,fencesigns,programads,website,etc.;conductanyrafflesorcontests;orhave any affiliationwith sponsors,donors, orproducts that relate toor referencealcohol; tobacco products; e-cigarettes; vaping; marijuana or other controlledsubstances; firearms; gambling; or adult content. Leagues and Districts should

carefullyevaluatedonationsandsponsorships,avoidingthosewhichmay,accordingto local community standards or local league membership, be objectionable oroffensive. Additional standards for sponsorship may be set by the local LittleLeague. Little League International reserves the right to restrict a local league orDistrict sponsorship thatmaybedeemedoffensiveor inappropriate foraffiliationwiththeLittleLeagueprogram.

Little League International also reserves the right to prohibit any local LittleLeagueorDistrict fromaccepting a sponsorship, advertisement, ordonation if itdeemsthatthesponsor,advertiser,donor,oritsproductsorservicesareconsideredoffensiveorinappropriatetomembersoftheLittleLeagueprogramorifitviolatestheprovisionsofthefollowingstatement:LittleLeaguedoesnotlimitparticipationinitsactivitiesonthebasisofdisability,race,creed,color,nationalorigin,gender,sexualpreference,orreligiouspreference.

While the league or district may implement fundraisers for membership toimplement, individuals who do not want to participate, should be given analternativeway toprovide fundraising support inorder to compensate the leaguefor fundraising donations. No league can deny participation to a player orvolunteerinregularseasonortournamentduetolackoffundraisingsupport.

Local Leagues should also maintain similar guidelines for fundraising duringTournament.Statementsnotedaboveapplytolocalleaguefundraisingatalltimesthroughout the year, including during the InternationalTournament.Additionalinformation on fundraising guidelines for tournament can be found atLittleLeague.org/TournamentFundraising.

GeneralFundraisingGuidanceLeagues should rely on their District Administrators for guidance on local

league fundraising plans. District Administrators are urged to establishcommunicationwith their leagues in order to (a) give the leagues the benefits oftheirexperiencewithproposedfundraisingefforts,and(b)topassontothemtheexperience of other leagues in similar ventures.Guidance should be provided onfundraising plans and efforts to gather funds from within the boundaries of thelocalleague.

Itiscustomarytoformalizeanagreementforsponsorshipwithlocalbusinesses.Suchanagreementshouldnotputanyburdenorliabilityontheleague,norshouldit grant permission to the business to use any Little League Trademarks. Anexample of a local league sponsorship agreement can be found at

LittleLeague.org/SponsorshipAgreement.At times, leagues may be asked to indemnify or insure a sponsor for their

activities with the league. Leagues should carefully review all provisions of anyagreement before signing. Local leagues are not responsible for taking on theliabilityoftheactivityofasponsor,evenifthatsponsorissupportingalocalLittleLeagueorisassociatedwiththeleaguethroughasponsorshipagreement.

On occasion it has come to the attention of Little League International thatleagues have been victimized by participating in fundraising plans proposed byoutsidersasaneasymeans toobtainnecessary funds.Theyrunawidegamutbutessentiallytheyinvolvethedesignationofacompanytoactasanagentofthelocalleague,authorizingthecompanytocontactbusinessesormembersofthepublicinbehalfofthelocalleague.Itinvolvesthesolicitationofdonationsorsponsorships,thesaleofgoods,ofadvertisingspace,ofmagazines,photographsorconsistssimplyofasolicitationoffundsonastraightcontributionbasis.

Theuseofathirdpartycompanytoraisefunds,solicitsponsorships,orconductgeneralmarketingorpublicrelationsefforts isdiscouragedandtypicallyresults inaninappropriateuseoftheLittleLeaguetrademarksoraninappropriateamountoffundsbeinggenerated for the league.Additionally,no fundraisingor sponsorshipagreement should require the league to release any data on players, parents orvolunteersoftheleague.

Withoutauthorityofanykind, some individualsor thirdpartiesareprone torepresentthemselvesasagentsofLittleLeaguebecauseofthemagicofthenametosolicit payment in the nameof Little League and obtain checksmade out to thelocalLittleLeague.Thelocalleaguehaslittlecontroloversuchsituations,andsuchabusescometotheirattentionorLittleLeagueInternationalafterthedamagehasbeendone.

Theendorsingandcashing,inthismanner,ofchecksmadeouttoLittleLeaguemaywellconstitutefraudorforgery.

Makethisasubjectforleaguemeetings.Requestyourvolunteersnotifyyouofany proposedmoney-raising plan involving outsiders. Examine the proposal, theneed for a signedagreementor contract, andmakecertain there isnopossibilitythat funds will be collected from within the boundaries of neighboring leagues.Please contact Little League International with any questions atMarketing@LittleLeague.org.

CrowdfundingorOtherOnlineFundraisingThis policy is in regard to the use of any form of crowdfunding service or

website-basedplatformforthefinancialbenefitorgainofanylevelofLittleLeague(i.e.,local,district,state,provincial).

Crowdfunding canbe defined as, the use of small amounts of capital from alargenumberof individualstofinanceaproject,businessventure,ortofundraiseforaspecificcauseorcharity.Throughtheuseofpersonalnetworking,socialmediaplatforms,andotherinternetbasedresources,fundscanberaisedtosupportthesedifferentcampaignsoreffortsfromagrassrootslevel,suchasalocalLittleLeague.

PertheLittleLeagueOperatingPolicies,charitablefundingandcontributionscan be collected throughweb-based crowdfunding platforms, so long as standardLittle League policies are followed when utilizing this means of charitablefundraising. Current policies state that in no manner should there be anysolicitation by a third party or individual in the nameof or onbehalf of a localleague;solicitationoffundsistobedonebytheleagueordistrictitself.Therefore,only theLocalLeagueBoardofDirectorsmayoperateacrowdfundingcampaignusingthenameoftheleague.

Inaddition,theuseofanyLittleLeagueregisteredlogosandtrademarksmustbe used in connection with the local league name, and should not bemisrepresented or altered in any way, without first contacting Little LeagueInternational. It’s also important to keep inmind as with any league or districtfundraiserthatanypromotionoftheeffortmustbedonebytheleagueordistrictitself and not any outside entity such as local businesses or individual donors.Donationsthatarecollectedthroughthismethodshouldnotbeforanypersonalorbusinessgain,butstrictlytoassistyouthandtostrengthenthecommunityprogram.

Whilethismaypotentiallybeawayforaleagueordistricttofundraise,itmaynotalwaysbethemostcosteffectivemethodofgeneratingfunding.Whenlookingintodifferentoptionsrelatedtocrowdfunding,pleasebesuretoinvestigateallthepotential drawbacks thatmay impact the league or district’s ability to collect thefundsassociatedwithacrowdfundingcampaign.Becauseoftheeaseofcreationofoneofthesecrowdfundingcampaigns,localleaguesanddistrictsshouldalsocloselymonitor for individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as a fundraisingentity.

LocalLeagueorDistrictOnlineStores/Fundraising(E-Commerce)

LocalLeaguesmaydesiretoofferapparel,uniformsandotherproductstotheirleaguemembershipusinganonlinestoretoconductbusiness.ThistypeofactivityinvolvestheuseofLittleLeaguetrademarksandmustbeapprovedbyLittleLeagueInternational.

Such sites are typically not as financially beneficial to leagues as they mayappear. Therefore, Little League maintains relationships with technology serviceproviderswhomayofferthisservice.Suchproviders,whichincludesDICK’STeamSports HQ, may be found at LittleLeague.org/Technology. Before utilizing aservice,LeaguesshouldcontactMarketing@LittleLeague.orgformoreinformationandguidelines.

NOTE: For more information regarding use of Little League trademarks inrelationtolocalleaguefundraisingandthesolicitationofdonations,pleaseconsultthe Little League Policies and Principles section of the Official Playing Rules ofLittleLeagueandLittleLeague.orgforadditionalguidance.

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