Little League Minors (8-10 age) Program Description

Minors 8-10 kid pitch
 League Age 9 to 10 years old - Use the Little League Age Charts.
This division has player pitchers and is competitive, so scores and standings are kept.
The players are taught to understand strategies of the game and improve their skills.  The role of the coaches is to develop skills and encourage (and demonstrate) good sportsmanship. The game is about the kids having fun and learning, NOT the coach's win-loss record.
Coaches conduct practices before and during the season.
Each team will have no more than 12 players.
This league will play at Logan Elementary, Merritt Point Park, and Dundalk Elementary fields. With possibilities of inter-league play with other Little League programs

Schedule
Games are 6 innings or 2.5 hours, whichever comes first.
Spring games are played twice per week - one weekday game (starting at 6 pm) and one on Saturday.
Rainouts are to be played on the next available date.
Coaches may schedule an additional night for practice. 

Field Locations 
Logan Elementary, Merritt Point Park, and Dundalk Elementary fields. With possibilities of inter-league play with other Little League programs

Players Equipment
All players will be provided with a team shirt, baseball pants, hat, socks, and belts.
Cleats are recommended for players.
Athletic supporters are recommended for boys. 
Male catchers are REQUIRED to wear an athletic supporter with a cup. 
Bats and helmets are provided. Players must provide their own glove

Game Rules 
Minor League plays by Little League Rules, which have been amended by Dundalk LL as follows:
Length of Play - Games are considered complete at the end of 2.5 hours or 6 innings, whichever comes first. When the time limit is reached in the middle of an inning, the score shall revert to end of the last completed inning.
10-Run Mercy Game Rule - When at the end of 4 or more innings, a team is ahead by 10 runs or more, the game may be declared "over" with the team ahead noted as the winner.
5-Run Inning Rule - There is a max of 5 runs per inning per team.
Dropped 3rd strike rule is applied.
Scores and standings are kept.
Official Game - 9 players are required to start an official game. When there are not enough players, the coaches may play an unofficial game, but umpires may opt-out of the unofficial games.
Player Participation - All players must play a minimum of 2 innings, 1 at-bat, and be in the game for 6 consecutive innings.  Players in attendance at the start of the game shall be in the line-up and bat their turn.
Stealing - The ball must reach the batter before runners may attempt to advance. No stealing is allowed when the catcher is returning the ball to the pitcher.
Adults are not allowed to warm-up a pitcher on the field.
Offensive coaches must be in the coaches box at 1st and 3rd base when their team is at-bat.  Defensive coaches are not allowed on the field except during a time-out.
There is NO on-deck arm warm-ups in or around the dugout. 
No head-first diving at any base or home plate.
Catchers must wear a catcher's helmet, catchers mill, chest protector, and shin guards.  Males must wear an athletics supporter and cup.
NO spectators are allowed in the dugouts, behind the dugouts, or immediately behind the backstop.

BEFORE and AFTER each GAME
Teams are encouraged to arrive at the field 30 minutes prior to their game to warm-up.
Players must clean their dugout at the conclusion of each game and practice.