MLL CONSTITUTION

PREAMBLE

Looking toward the betterment of Little League Baseball, Inc., and seeking to provide a

quality program of baseball to the children within this league, through cooperation and

organization we, Montclair Little League are united and do adopt this

constitution.

ARTICLE I – NAME

The name of the organization shall be known as Montclair Little League, Inc.

and throughout this Constitution, hereafter referred to as the League. The League’s Little

League identification number is 405-23-07. The Federal Tax identification number is ********** . The State of California Corporate Identification number is C0351002

 

ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVE

Section 1: The objective of the League shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and the respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger, and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy, and trustworthy citizens.

 

Section 2: To achieve this objective, the League will provide a supervised program under

the Rules and Regulations of the Little League Baseball, Inc. All Directors, Officers and

Members shall bear in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games in secondary, and the molding of future citizens are of a prime importance. In accordance with Section 501-c-(3) of Federal Internal Revenue Code, the League shall operate exclusively as a non-profit educational organization providing a supervised program of competitive baseball and softball games. No part of the net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual; no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and which does not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

 

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

 

Section 1: Eligibility. Any person sincerely interested in active participation to affect the

objective of this League may apply to become a member.

 

Section 2: Classes. There shall be the following classes of Members.

(a) Player Members. Any player candidate meeting the requirements of Little League

Regulation IV and who reside within the authorized boundaries of the League shall be

eligible to complete for participation but shall have no rights, duties, or obligations in the

management or in the property of the League.

 

(b) Regular Members. Any adult person actively interested in furthering the objectives of the League may become a regular member upon election as hereinafter provided. All

members in good standing are eligible to vote at all general membership meetings.

NOTE: All Officers, Board Members, Committee Members, Managers, Coaches, Team

Parents, Scorekeepers, Volunteer Umpires, and appointed officials become Regular

Members in good standing without further action.

 

 

(c) Honorary Members. (Optional) Any person may be elected as Honorary Member by the unanimous vote of all Directors present at any duly held meeting of the Board of Directors but shall have no rights, duties, or obligations in the management or in the property of the League.

(d) As used hereinafter, the word “Member” shall mean a Regular Member unless otherwise stated.

 

Section 3: Other Affiliations.

(a) Members, whether Regular or Player, shall not be required to be affiliated with another

organization or group to qualify as members of the League.

(b) Regular Members should not be actively engaged in the promotion and/or operation of

any other “BASEBALL” program.

 

Section 4: Suspension or Termination. Membership may be terminated by the resignation or action of the Board of Directors as follows:

(a) The Board of Directors, by two-thirds vote of those present at any duly Constituted

meeting, shall have the authority to discipline or suspend or terminate the membership of

any Member of any class when the conduct of such person is considered detrimental to

the best interests of the League and/or Little League Baseball. The Member involved shall

be notified of such meeting, informed of the general nature of the charges and given an

opportunity to appear at the meeting to answer such charges.

(b) The Board of Directors shall, in case of a Player Member, give notice to all the manager of the team for which the player is a Player Member. Said manager shall appear, in the capacity of an adviser, with the player before the Board of Directors or a duly appointed committee of the Board of Directors. The player’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be present. The Board of Directors shall have full power to suspend or revoke such player’s rights to future participation by two-thirds vote of those present at any duly constituted meeting.

(c) Parents, managers, coaches, players, or league officials who provide a fictitious address or an address of a friend or relative to circumvent the Little League residency

requirement, or is a party to an arrangement to circumvent the requirement, is subject to

removal from the League, team, or elected or appointed League office.

 

ARTICLE IV – DUES FOR REGULAR MEMBERS

 

Section 1: Non-Player - Dues for Regular Members may be fixed at such amounts as

determined by the Board of Directors for a particular fiscal year. (See Article XI, Section 1 for fiscal year of this league.)

NOTE: Player - A reasonable Little League registration fee for Player Members may be

assessed as a parents’ obligation to assure the operational continuity of Little League. The amount of the assessment shall be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors for a particular fiscal year and shall be in accordance with Little League Regulation XIII (c). If no dues for Regular Membership are collected, Section 2 below does not apply.

 

Section 2: Regular Members who fail to pay their fixed dues within sixty days of application to become a member may, by majority vote of the Board present at a Board meeting, be dropped from the rolls and shall forfeit all rights and privileges of membership.

 

ARTICLE V – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

 

Section 1: Definition. A General Membership Meeting is any meeting of the membership of the league (including Special General Membership Meetings, section 7). A minimum of one per year (Annual Meeting, see Section 6) is required.

 

Section 2: Notice of Meeting. Notice of each General Membership Meeting shall be delivered personally, electronically or by mail to each Member at the last recorded address at least fourteen days in advance of the meeting, setting forth the place, time and purpose of the meeting. In lieu of the above methods, notice may be given in such form as may be authorized by the Members, from time to time, at a regularly convened General Membership Meeting.  

 

Section 3: Quorum. At any General Membership Meeting, the presence in person or

representation by absentee ballot of one fifth (20 percent) of the members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. If a quorum is not present, no business shall be conducted.

 

Section 4: Voting. Only Regular Members shall be entitled to make motions and vote at

General Membership meetings. However, the Board of Directors may invite, admit and

recognize guests for presentations or comments during General Membership Meetings. (Those eligible to take part at meetings of the Board of Directors are described in Article VI, Section 4.)

 

Section 5: Absentee Ballot. For the expressed purpose of accommodating a Regular Member in good standing who cannot be in attendance at the Annual Meeting, or any General Membership Meeting at which new Board members will be elected, an absentee ballot may be requested and obtained from the Secretary of the League. The absentee ballot shall be properly completed, signed, and returned in a sealed envelope to the Secretary prior to the date of the election. The Secretary shall present all absentee ballots to the Election Chairman (appointed at the meeting) on the date of the meeting, prior to the voting portion of the election process.

 

Section 6: Annual Meeting of the Members. The Annual Meeting of the members of the

League shall be held on the second Monday in May each year for the purpose of

electing new Members, electing the Board of Directors, receiving reports, reviewing the

Constitution, appointing committees, and for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting.

(a)  The Membership shall receive at the Annual Meeting of the Members of the League a

report, verified by the President and Treasurer, or by a majority of the Directors, showing:

(1) The condition of the League, to be president or his/her designate;

(2) A general summary of funds received and expended by the League for the

previous year, the amount of funds currently in possession of the League, and      the name of the financial institution in which such funds are maintained;

(3) The whole amount of real and personal property owned by the League, where

    located, and where and how invested;

(4) For the year immediately preceding, the amount and nature of the property        acquired, with the date of the report and the manner of the acquisition, the amount

 

(Article V Section 6 Cont)

applied, appropriated or expended, and the purposes, objects or persons to or      for which such applications, appropriations or expenditures have been made;

(5) The names of the persons who have been admitted to regular membership in    the League during such year. This report shall be filed with the records of the League and entered in the Minutes of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting. A copy of such report shall be forwarded to Little League Headquarters.

(b)   At the Annual Meeting, the Members shall determine the number of Directors to be

elected for the ensuing year and shall elect such number of Directors. The number of

Directors shall not be less than six (6).  

(c)   After the Board of Directors is elected, the Board shall meet to appoint the remaining non-voting Board positions. The Board of Directors shall assume its role on October 1st. The Board’s term of office shall continue until its successors are elected and qualified under this section.

(d)   The Officers of the Board of Directors shall include, at a minimum, the President, one or more Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, one or more Player Agents, Information Officer and a Safety Officer. 

 

Section 7: Special General Membership Meetings. Special General Membership Meetings of the Members may be called by the Board of Directors or by the Secretary or President at their discretion. Upon the written request of Ten (10) Members, the President or Secretary shall call a Special General Membership Meeting to consider a subject specified in the request. No business other than that specified in the notice of the meeting shall be transacted at any Special General Membership Meeting. Such Special General Membership Meetings shall be scheduled to take place not less than Seven (7) days after the request is received by the President or Secretary.

 

Section 8: Rules of Order. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of all

meeting’s, except where it conflicts with the Constitution of the League.

 

ARTICLE VI – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Section 1: Authority. The Administration of the League property and affairs shall be vested in the Board of Directors. 

 

Section 2: The structure of the Board of Directors (BOD) shall be as follows:                      

1. President

2.   (a)  1st Vice President   (Major/ Minor A)         7. Safety Officer 

      (b)  2 th Vice President  (Minor B/ Tee)            8. Equipment Manager

      (c)  3 rd Vice President* (Jr/ Sr/ Big)                9. Team Parent Director 

3. Player Agent                                                     10. Umpire in Chief

4. Secretary                                                          11. Snack bar Director

5. Treasurer                                                          12. Information / Public Relations Officer                                                             

6. Auxiliary Coordinator                                        13. Fundraiser / Sponsor Director

      *Applicable if charted the previous year         14. Challenger Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Section 3: Vacancies. If any vacancy occurs in the Board of Directors, by death, resignation or otherwise, it may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Directors at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose.

 

Section 4: Meetings Notice and Quorum. (Duly Constituted Meeting) Regular meetings of the BOD shall be held immediately following the annual election and on the 1st Monday of each month thereafter or if a Holliday the 2th Monday,or as President deems for scheduling any day of week or Saturday,but with proper notification

 a). The President or the Secretary may, whenever they deem it advisable or the Secretary shall at the request in writing of five (5) Directors issue a call for a special meeting of the Board. 

b). Notice of each meeting shall be given by the Secretary personally, electronically or by mail to each Director at least 72 hoursbefore the time appointed for the meeting to the last recorded address of each Director.

 A quorum of 50% plus 1, of the BOD, is required for the transaction of business. 

Since a quorum is necessary to conduct business, a board member must attend a minimum of three (3) of any four (4) consecutive meetings. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including expulsion from the board.

 

Section 5: Duties and Power. The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint such standing committees as it shall determine appropriate and to delegate such powers to them as the Board shall deem advisable and which it may properly delegate.

The Board shall have the power by two-thirds vote of those present at any regular or special meeting to discipline, suspend or remove any Director, Officer, or Committee Member of the League in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article III, Section 4(a) and (b).

 

Section 6: Rules of Order. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceeding of all Board meetings, except where same conflicts with the Constitution of the League.

 

Section 7: Order of Business. During meetings; Minutes read by Secretary, Treasurer’s

report, report of special meetings, communications, unfinished business, new business,

miscellaneous business, Board members’ activity reports, and appointment of committees.

 

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ARTICLE VII – DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD

 

Section 1: Appointments. The Board of Directors may appoint such Officers or Agents as it may deem necessary or desirable, and may prescribe the powers and duties of each and may fill any vacancy which may occur in any office. Appointed Officers or Agents shall have no vote on actions taken by the Board of Directors unless such individuals have been elected to the Board by the membership or have been elected to fill a vacancy on the Board.  The President shall assign Board members to supervise ball games as detailed in Article IX (Duty Officer).

 

 

 

Section 2: President. (Elected) The President shall:

(a). Conduct the affairs of the League and execute the League policies established by the

    Board of Directors. Preserve order.

(b). Present a report of the condition of the League at the annual meeting.

 (c). Communicate to the Board all phases of rules, regulations, and policies of

    Little League Baseball, Inc.

(d). Be responsible for applying for the Little League Charter. Be responsible for the conduct of the League in strict conformity to the policies, principles, Rules and Regulations of the LLB, Inc., as agreed to under the conditions of charter issued to the League by that organization.

(e). Designate in writing, other officers if necessary, to have power to make and execute for and in the name of the League such contracts and leases they may receive and which

have had prior approval of the Board.

(f). Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the League and report thereon to the Board or Executive Committee as circumstances warrant.

(g). Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the proper execution thereof.

(h). With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the application and support proof-of   age documents of every player candidate and certify to residence and age eligibility

before the player may be accepted for try-outs and selection.

(i). Cast the deciding vote in all matters that may be under debate, and upon which a tie vote results.

(j). Call special meetings as per Article V, Section 3.

(k). Be responsible for carrying out instructions contained in the motions made and    passed by the Board.

(l). Inform the Membership of all the activities in which the League may be engaged.

(m). Appoint all Board Committee Chairmen. 

(n). Meet with the Montclair Recreation Director annually to review the League contract and determine field allocations.

(o). Serve as the contact between the League and the District and LL Headquarters. Attend all District meetings and if unavailable, appoint a board member, or members, to represent the League.

(p). Meet with the Treasure monthly, between Board meetings, to review league finances.

(q). Submit the Board approved Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) to LL Hqs and report status to the Board.   

(r). Appoint Managers and Coaches with the approval of the Board.

(s). Determine with the Safety Officer the use of Identification Badges, or equivalent, for the Board approved volunteers (conforming to ASAP program)  

(t). Appoint Master game scheduler to be completed prior to the player Draft.

 

Section 3: Vice Presidents/Division Directors. (Elected) The Directors shall:

(a).  Acquaint himself/herself with all baseball and Little League Rules and Regulations so as to arbitrate disputes.

(b).  Coordinate all activities of the division, including schedules and sponsor solicitation, if  a Sponsorship Committee is not otherwise formed by the Board of Directors.

(c).  Review the previous year’s Divisional local rules and with the Board, implement revisions as needed. The local rules must be approved by the Board each year and distributed to all Board Members, Managers, and Coaches, NOT LESS than one month prior to the first scheduled game.

(d).  Shall serve on Sponsorship, Scorekeeping, and Manager Committees as

formed by the Board of Directors.

(e).  To assist the Equipment Officer with the issue and return of uniforms and equipment.

(f).  Assist the Safety Officer with accident reports and implementing the League Safety

Program.

(g).  Conduct at least three (3) managers meetings (at least two prior to opening day) to review the managers duties and the league operations and policies. The President, Player Agent, and Safety Officer must be involved.

(h).  Coordinate team Parent meetings within their Division.

(i).  Advise the Player Agent of any player problems.

(j).  Evaluate team managers and coaches and advise the Board of any problems that may require action or discipline.

 

Section 4: Player Agent. (Elected) The Player Agent shall:

(a).  Announce and publicize player candidate registration dates and sign up locations via local news media and flyers. Notify schools in and adjacent to the League boundaries.

(b).  Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in

checking residence and age eligibility.

(c).  Ensure player ratio of 2:1 is not exceeded between the Minor/Major Divisions (Compute ratio: Total number of players 8 to 12 years old not in the major division by the number of major league players)

(d). Conduct Player try-outs. Conduct the Player Draft and all other Player transactions per the latest Little League Operating Manual.

(e. ) Prepare for the President’s signature and submission to Little League Hqs and District 23, team rosters, including players claimed by L.L Regulation II (d) and IV (h).

(f).  Prepare the Player Agent’s list and Player Distribution Table.

(g).  All Major, Junior, and Senior League player trades and releases must be approved by the Board of Directors. Notify Little League Headquarters and District 23 of any subsequent player replacements or trades within five (5) days of the change.

(h).  Act as player representatives in any dispute. Notify President to call meeting on the Player agent recommendation to remove such player from any team, only if Board of Directors approves of such action.  This process can only be done in the minor and T ball divisions.  Majors and above will need to follow the process in accordance with Little League International.

(I ).  Review minimum play records weekly, with Score master.

(j).  Tournament Team(s): Conduct selection process and prepare team affidavit

 

Section 5: Secretary. (Elected) The Secretary shall:

(a).  Maintain and organize all records of the Board and the League, except those kept by the Treasurer and Player Agent during the current year.

(b).  Handle all routine correspondence.

(c).  Maintain a list of all regular Members. The list of Regular Members shall contain the name and membership number to ensure compliance with Article III, Section 2 (b). Issue

membership cards to Regular Member, if approved by the Board of Directors.

(d).  Keep the minutes, including action items, of General Membership, and the Board of

Directors meetings. Copies shall be provided to all Board Members at the next meeting

for review and approval. After the minutes have been approved, a copy shall be filed in a

binder which has been labeled for that purpose.

(e).  Shall issue and see to the delivery of all notifications given to the team managers.

(f).  Notify Members, Directors, Officers, and committee members of their election or

appointment.

(g.)  Complete the “Statement by Domestic Non-Profit Corporation” (form S/O 100). Mail   the form and fee due, to the California Secretary of State, no later than November 30th.

(h).  Maintain a list of Board members including: name, phone number and e-mail address (include revision date) and distribute updates to regular members at the monthly meetings upon request. With a maintained record of distribution.

 

Section 6: Treasurer. (Elected) The Treasurer shall:

(a).  Keep informed at all times of the financial status of the League, and to submit a monthly report at each  monthly Board meeting. Meet with the President between the monthly Board meetings to review the financial status 

(b).  Receive all funds and securities; enter a proper record of such receipt in the books and records of the League and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of

Directors. Cash receipts shall be counted and deposited in to the League’s depository

account within five (5) days of receipt of such funds.

(c).  Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all funds and securities of the League, including the Auxiliary, approve all payments from allotted funds and draw checks therefore in agreement with policies established in advance of such actions by the Board. All disbursements by check must have dual signatures.

(d).  Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the

Board no later than the November Board Meeting.

(e).  Prepare an annual financial report, clearly showing all sources of revenue and

appropriate categories of disbursements, under the direction of the President, for

submission to the Board at the September Board Meeting.

 (f).  Prepare the required tax information forms including IRS-990, California 199, and CT-2, no later than the 15th of January. If necessary, a tax specialist may be obtained with

approval of the Board. A copy of all tax forms shall be presented to the Board (included minutes) and copies forwarded to District no later than January 28th.

(g).  Assist the Audit Committee, at the conclusion of the fiscal year, to provide supplementary information as needed.

 

Section 7: Auxiliary Coordinator . (Elected) The Auxiliary Coordinator shall:

(a).  Preside over, conduct and coordinate all affairs and activities of the Auxiliary (consisting of Team Parents and any interested adult in the League) as established by the Board of Directors.

(b).  Coordinate fund raising activities for the League and appoint committee chairmen as

deemed necessary to carry out those activities with the approval of the Board.

(c).  Coordinate the Leagues award program ( Ref. Section 6 (e) , (f) and (d)

d).  Coordinate the League’s Picture Day plan that includes comparing prices and quality of photographers, obtaining written quotes, presenting a proposal to the Board for approval, communicating to the teams, organizing the Picture Day schedule.

(e).  Coordinate the League’s Trophy and Pin plan that includes comparing prices and quality of vendors, obtaining written quotes, presenting a proposal to the Board for approval, communicating to the teams, and handling the purchases.

(f).  Be responsible for organizing all schedules and activities for Opening and Closing

ceremonies.

 

Section 8: Safety Officer. (Elected) The Safety Officer shall:

(a) Develop, maintain and implement a written Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) that is

approved by the Board of Directors prior to player try-outs annually.

(b) Schedule division safety meetings to ensure each manager has received a copy and fully understands the League’s safety awareness program.

(c) Responsible for the safeguarding of all players in the League and to coordinate safety

activities.

(d) Ensure that the field and playing conditions are made as safe as possible.

(e) To be responsible for the processing of all Accident Report Forms and the processing of any player accident insurance claims. Follow up on all accidents to discover the cause

and take corrective measures.

(f) Maintain a back-up copy of player medical releases.

(g) Attend District safety meetings and report to the Board.

(h) Inform the President and the Board of any Safety matters concerning the League.

(i). Conduct or supervise “back ground checks” in conformance with the ASAP program.

      Meet with the President and recommend a plan to indicate conformance (ID cards ,badges etc.)

  

Section 9: Equipment Manager. (Elected) The Equipment Manager shall: 

(a).  Supervise the purchases, control, inventory and care of playing equipment, supplies and uniforms. Equipment cannot be charged nor purchased without prior approval by the

Board.

(b).  Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, repaired, and stored during the off-season and prepare a comprehensive inventory of all equipment by September 30th, of the current  fiscal year.

(c).  Inform the Board of any matter concerning the League.

(d).  Obtain a minimum of 3 bids for equipment  and regular and tournament uniforms for review and approval by the Board. 

 

Section 10: Umpire in Chief. (Appointed) The Umpire in Chief shall:     

(a).  Select and train competent persons who command respect, know the rules of the game and react intuitively to playing situations which dictate the umpire’s position.

(b).  Coordinate the schedules of the umpires for all the games.

(c).  Attend al District Umpire meetings and report to the Board.

(d).  Inform the President of any matter concerning the League.

 

Section 11: Team Parent Director. (Appointed) The  Team Parent Director shall:

(a).  Shall organize meetings for team parents to inform them of their duties as a team parent.

(b).  Create schedules for snack bar duties and shifts. See that team parents of team players work scheduled shift. Organize workers in case of no shows.

(c).  Assist snack bar director as needed.

 

Section 12: Snack bar Director. (Elected) The Snack bar Director shall:

(a).  Be responsible for purchasing and keeping an inventory of all stock in the snack bar.

(b).  Maintain proper Health and Fire code standards. Assist the County Health Inspector as needed during the periodic inspections, and report the results to the Board.

(c).  Provide a monthly status and financial report to the Board of Directors each month.

(d).  Direct or assist with the daily facility start-up and/or shut-down procedures. Prepare snack bar deposit slips. Contact the Duty officer to verify the money count and sign the deposit slip.  .

 

Section 13: Team Managers and Coaches (appointed)  Shall be appointed annually by the President, and be approved by the Board of Directors. Managers shall be responsible for the selection of their teams and for their actions on the field, (Regulation I (b)). Player Agent shall not manage, coach, nor umpire. Vice Presidents/Division Coordinators shall not manage, coach, or umpire in their respective divisions. The manager shall be responsible for:

(a. ) Holding a meeting of team member parents with at least one (1) Board Member present prior to their first practice and explain, at a minimum, the following: (NOTE:

Practice/sessions may not start until both the League equipment and approved schedule

have been issued).

(1) League policy in regard to playing of team members. (i.e.: minimum Play

requirements or batting the roster)

(2) League policy concerning attendance at practice of both player and parent.

Maintain player attendance records for all team activities.

(3) Conduct what is expected of parents and guests at the field.

(4) Parental obligations with regard to work parties, snack bar assignments, umpire

duties, fundraisers, and scorekeeping.

(5) Information regarding League Safety Program and player accident insurance.

(b) Submit team coach application(s) to the appropriate Division Coordinator for Board

approval, after the player selection, unless the coach is returning to the same team.

(c).  Be responsible for notification to team personnel and parents of all League and team

activities. Maintain player attendance records for all team activities.

(d).  See that playing equipment is available and medical cards are accessible at all practices and games.

(e).  Coordinate any player discipline problems with the Player Agent. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

   (1) Actively support the League in its endeavors to provide a valuable L.L program. Attend

all scheduled league functions or be represented by approved Coach.

   (2) Provide the Player Agent and Score master with a roster listing player uniform

numbers; on form provided within 7 days of uniform issuance.

 

Note: Many of duties outlined can be successfully delegated but final responsibility remains that of the Manager. The Managers and Coaches position ends at the conclusion of the regular season unless extended by Tournament Play, in which case it ends at the conclusion of the last officially scheduled and played game. All equipment must be returned at the conclusion of the last game, unless otherwise scheduled.

 

Section 14: Information Officer and Director of Public Relations. (Elected)  shall:

(a.) Be responsible for all local League advertising and publicity. He/she will act as liaison

between the local League and local news sources.  

(b).  Be responsible for advertising all official local League activities, such as Player

registration and try-outs, opening and closing ceremonies, and fund raising activities

when applicable.

(c). Record and disseminate all regular League game scores and individual statistics 

when are applicable.

(d).  Maintain and manage Montclair’s Board approved web site(s).

 

Section 15: Challenger Division Officer: (Elected) Direct / Manage the Challenger Program, plan and coordinate operation with the President.  

  

ARTICLE VIII – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

Section 1: The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of not less than six (6) Directors, one of whom shall be the President of the League.

 

Section 2: The Executive Committee shall advise with and assist the Officers of the League in all matters concerning its interests and the management of its affairs, and shall have such other powers as may be delegated to it by the Board, but in no event will the Executive Committee have authority over the Board of Directors.

 

Section 3: At any meeting of the Executive Committee, a majority of the total number of

members then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and act of a majority present at any meeting at which there is quorum shall be the act of the Committee. The Committee shall report each meeting to the Board of Directors, including approved copies of the minutes.

 

 

 

ARTICLE IX – OTHER COMMITTEES

 

Section 1: Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating

Committee consisting of three (3) Directors and three (3) Regular Members (non-board

members). The Committee shall solicit, investigate, and consider a slate of candidates by Board position, and submit at the meeting indicated in Article V Section 1

 

Section 2: Award Committee. The Board of Directors shall appoint a Award Committee

consisting of two (2) Directors and two (2) other appointed Regular Members (non- board

members). The Committee will review and recommend candidates for special awards (i.e.: Volunteer-of-the-Year, etc.) to the Board of Directors no later than the May meeting.

 

Section 3: Finance Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Finance Committee consisting of not less than three (3) and no more than five (5) Directors. The Treasurer shall be an ex-officio member of the committee. The Committee shall investigate ways and means of financing the Local League including team sponsorships and submit recommendations. The Committee Chairperson shall be responsible for the submission of a written status report to the Board at each monthly Board Meeting.

 

 

Section 4: Equipment Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Playing Equipment Committee which shall secure bids on needed supplies and equipment and make recommendations for their purchases to the Board. The Equipment Officer shall serve as Chairman. The Committee shall be responsible for the proper issuance of such supplies and equipment and for the repair, cleaning, inventory, and storage thereof at the close of the season. The Equipment Officer shall be responsible for the submission of a written status report to the Board at each monthly Board Meeting.

MONTCLAIR LITTLE LEAGUE BY-LAWS

INTRODUCTION 

The rules are promulgated in accordance with Article XIII, Section 3 of the Bylaws and shall be  binding upon the operation of MLL. 

 

The league rules are presented in seven sections. The first section deals with the general league  rules. The second section deals with Little League rules that are applicable to MAJOR, AAA,  Farm and T-Ball divisions. Section three describes the Major division rules. Section four  describes the “AAA” . Section five describes the Farm Division division rules and section six  contains the rules for the T-Ball division.Section seven describes the 50/70 division, Junior  division and Senior Division.  

 

All players, managers, coaches, umpires, parents and league officials shall adhere to the  following rules. Failure to comply will result with disciplinary action indicated or action deemed  appropriate by the Board of Directors. It is expected that the spirit of these rules will be followed  and the discovery of “loop holes” will not be accepted as a plausible reason for not following the  rules. Disciplinary actions may be as follows: A written warning for the first violation, one game  suspension for the second violation. The third violation may result in the person(s) being  removed permanently from the team.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Montclair Little League Bylaws

1 GENERAL LEAGUE RULES  

1.1 LEAGUE BOUNDARIES  

The MLL league boundaries are defined as follows:  

1.1.1 North Boundary: Montclair City Limits  

1.1.2 South Boundary: Montclair City Limits  

1.1.3 East Boundary: Montclair City Limits  

1.1.4 West Boundary: Montclair City limits, some is west of City Of Ontario.    

 

 

1.2 AGE RESTRICTIONS  

1.2.1 Board members and team managers shall be at least 18 years of age.   

1.2.2 Team coaches and team parent of record shall be at least 18 years of age.   

 

 

1.3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOME/VISITOR TEAMS 

1.3.1 All teams shall be responsible for keeping unsupervised children out of the batting  cage. The batting cage shall be locked when not in use.  

1.3.2 BOTH teams shall be required to arrive at the field well in advance of the  scheduled starting time to perform the duties of chalking the field; installation of  the bases and insuring the field is in a safe and playable condition. This shall  include the inspection of the entire field for holes, stones, and glass, etc.  

1.3.3 BOTH teams shall be required to drag the infield, repair the mound and the batter’s box after each game. Further, after the last game of the day, the VISITOR  team shall have the additional responsibilities of removing and storing the bases. 

1.3.4 Both the VISITOR team and the HOME team and their parents have the responsibility to pick up litter from their respective dugout and stands following each  game.  

1.3.5 It is incumbent upon the TEAM manager to see that the above responsibilities are carried out. If unable to perform this duty, a coach or parent must be assigned.  

1.3.6 Parents/friends, in the interest of safety and the reduction of distractions during a baseball game or practice:

1.3.6.1 Shall not converse with the players through the dugout fencing.   1.3.6.2 Shall not coach or instruct a player.  

1.3.6.3 Shall not allow children in the dugout who are not players on the team  

1.3.7 Home team must provide a confident score keeper. Visitors are to provide an  Announcer (this is for games on the Majors field only).  

 

 

1.4 PRACTICE GAMES  

Spring practice games are specifically limited to the following:  

1.4.1 MLL MAJOR teams may play other MLL MAJOR teams only.   

1.4.2 MLL MINOR “AAA” teams may play other MLL MINOR “AAA” teams only.   

1.4.3 MLL MINOR “FARM” teams may play other MLL MINOR “FARM” teams only. 

1.4.4 MLL T-BALL teams may play other MLL T-BALL teams only.  

1.4.5 Schedules, game conditions, etc., are left to the discretion of the manager       involved.  

1.5 AWARDS POLICY  

1.5.1 REGULAR PLAYERS

1.5.1.1 All players in the league shall be presented with the Little League participation  award at the end of the season.  

1.5.1.2 Major and Minor “AAA” division players shall receive modestly priced awards  for their respective post-season playoff champions.  

1.5.1.3 Major and Minor “AAA” division players shall receive modestly priced awards  for their respective season champions, for first and second place finishers and  so forth 

 

 

 

 

 

1.5.2 TOURNAMENT PLAYERS (ALL STARS) 

1.5.2.1 Will receive a “MLL” Little League ALL STAR pin. 

1.5.2.3 The league “MLL” ALL STAR cap is provided by theleague. 

1.5.2.4 Tournament participation pin as awarded by the Little League tournament officials.  

 

1.5.3 ADULT VOLUNTEERS  

1.5.3.1 Special individual awards may be authorized at the discretion of the board of  directors.  

1.5.3.2 The ALL STAR manager and coaches may receive a participation pin.   

 

1.6 SPORTSMANSHIP  

Any violations of the following rules; revert to section 2.2 Field Decorum.  

1.6.1 Players shall refrain from attempting to harass the opposing pitcher and other  players. No swearing or showing disrespect to managers, workers, or umpires.  

1.6.2 Players are not allowed to yell “swing” to the batter.  

1.6.3 Team managers or coach shall ensure that players give the opposing team a  traditional Little League “cheer” at the conclusion of the game.  

1.6.4 Artificial noise makers are not allowed.  

1.6.5 The MLL Code of Conduct is always in effect.  

 

1.7 EQUIPMENT RULES  

1.7.1 Only official Little League equipment shall be used and any alteration or  tampering with such equipment could ultimately cause dismissal from the league of the  person(s) involved.  

1.7.1 All managers shall return all equipment and uniforms to the equipment manager at  the end of the season. Teams involved in the playoffs will return equipment and  uniforms after completing their last competitive game. Failure ToReturn all checked out  equipment,Manager will be responsible for the Monetary cost of the equipment 

1.7.2 Defective equipment is to be exchanged with the equipment manager or league  president or a designate only. If a manager is aware of a defective piece of gear before a game, he should contact the equipment manager before his next game. 

1.7.3 The manager of each team must sign out each team’s baseball equipment and is responsible for this equipment. No Awards IE Team trophies will be given to Entire team if the Team Manager doesn’t return any checked out equipment.  

1.7.4 Replacement jerseys are $60.00  

1.7.5 When the season begins, the batting cage shall be reserved one hour prior to a  Major division game for the sole use of those Major division teams scheduled to play the  upcoming game. The Home team will have the batting cage for the first twenty minutes and the  Home team will have it for the next twenty minutes. This period begins 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Should the time allotted  for the batting cage (40 min.) be shortened for any reason, the remaining time will  be split evenly between the two teams. Either team has the option to ask the other to vacate the batting cage regardless of whether or not that team chose to use it.  

1.7.6 The league will supply each team with a minimum of one dozen balls,   (1) one complete set of catcher equipment (except T-ball) . The manager may request additional equipment.  

1.7.6.2 Prior to the one hour time allotment for the Major division teams, a AAA   Division team may use the batting cage while a Major game is in progress  

 

1.8 GAME SCHEDULE AND WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS 

1.8.1 It is the responsibility of all managers to cooperate with the umpire and keep the  game moving along, particularly during the tight Saturday schedule of games. In  general, pre-game warm-up time shall be divided up equally between the two  teams.  

1.8.2 Major Division Games Will Adhere to Interlock Rules on this and Be  Rescheduled if Game Canceled or Shorten at a Later Date 

1.8.3 AAA and Farm Division Game will not be Require to Make up Game if Canceled  This will Be addressed by BOD if Games need to Be Rescheduled (Determining 1st or 2nd Place)  

1.8.4 T-Ball Games won't Require Rescheduling 

1.8.4 At NO Times should Team managers cancel Games on there own discretion, this call is by Board Approval or OD Officer of that game  

1.9 ELIGIBILITY FOR  

1.9.1 T-Ball division shall be league age 4-5 

1.9.2 Farm division shall be league age 6-8 

1.9.3 AAA Division league age 9-10 

1.9.4 Major Division league age 11-12  

1.9.5 ( 9 year olds) are eligible for the Major division only after special consideration by League   Player Agent and President.

1.9.6 Intermediate division league age 12-13  

1.9.7 Junior Division shall be league Age 13-14  

1.9.8 Senior Division shall be league age 15-16  

 

1.10 GAME FORFEITURE  

1.10.1 There shall be no forfeitures in the Farm and T-Ball divisions.  

1.10.2 It shall be the policy of this league that forfeits will be avoided. Unusual  circumstances, such as a player out of uniform, manager and coach absent,  equipment not available, etc., shall not be interpreted to permit managers to  postpone or reschedule a game for their own or their team’s convenience.  

1.10.3 (4.16) A game may not be started with less than (9) players on each team. If a  game cannot be played because of the inability of either team to place nine  players on the field before the game begins, this shall not be grounds for  automatic forfeiture, but shall be referred to the Board League Officer on Duty for a  decision. If a team is unable to field a team, 24hrs notice is required otherwise  forfeiture is enforced .This Rule is not in Effect for Farm and T-Balldivision.  

1.10.4 A game should not be forfeited as long as all players have excused absences.  Excused absences are the following: Illness, school function, or any other  legitimate reason as determined by the board of directors. The board of directors  shall have the sole responsibility of making the determination.  

 

 

1.11 PRACTICE LIMITATION  

1.11.1 The board mandates all league managers shall limit their team activities to a  maximum of four activities per week. Activity is defined as practice sessions,   team training meetings, trips to batting cage, pitcher and catcher sessions and  league games. First violation will result in a mandatory suspension of the manager/coach for one game. The second violation will result in the removal of  the manager/coach for the remainder of the season per board ruling.    

 

1.11.2 Practice limitations: 

Junior Division-2 ½ Hours Per Session 

Major Division – 2 ½ Hours Per Session 

AAA Division – 2 Hours Per Session 

Farm Division – 1 ½ Hours Per Session 

T-Ball Division- 1 Hour Per Session 

 

1.12 BATTING RESTRICTIONS  

1.12.1 The only person that is allowed to swing a bat is the batter, in Major division and  Lower. The on deck batter must remain in the dugout without a bat in his hand.  

 

1.13 ADVISOR AND TRAINING  

1.13.1 It is the league’s responsibility to provide training for all newly appointed league  managers so that they will know and understand the philosophy of Little League  and also gain insight into the mechanics of the program, such as the Minor league  game fundamentals and how to conduct practices. The following list provides  guidelines for training:  

1.13.2 Furnish each manager with a copy of the league bylaws and rules and the Little  League rule book.  

1.13.3 Furnish each manager with information that will help the manager understand  team practice methods.  

2.0 LITTLE LEAGUE RULES  

The following rules are extracted from the official rule book and are prepared herein for  emphasis and ready reference.  

 

2.1 GENERAL 

2.1.1 (3.17) No one except eligible players in uniform, a manager, and not more than two  coaches shall occupy the dugout or bench. Except For Farm and Tball Division  which always encourages having more approved volunteers in the field 

2.1.2 (XIV (d)) The use of tobacco,cigarettes and E- Cigarettes and alcoholic beverages  in any form is prohibited on the playing field, benches or dugouts. This rule  applies to practice and regular  games played on the league fields.  

2.1.3 (3.09) Players, managers and coaches of the participating teams shall not address,  or mingle with spectators, nor sit in the stands during a game in which they are  engaged.  

2.1.4 Each team is required to keep and maintain their own scorebook.  

2.1.5 (9.01 (b)) Each umpire is the representative of the league and of Little League  Baseball, and is authorized and required to enforce all rules.  

 

2.2 FIELD DECORUM  

2.2.1 Managers, coaches and team parents are responsible for spectators’ actions in the  stands.  

2.2.2 (XIV (a)) The actions of players, managers, coaches, umpires and league officials  must be above reproach. Any player, manager, coach, umpire and league  representative who is involved in a verbal or physical altercation, or an incident of  unsportsmanlike conduct, at the game site or any other Little League activity, is  subject to a one game suspension minimum.  

2.2.3 (4.07) “When a manager, coach or player is ejected from a game, they shall leave  the field immediately and take no further part in that game. They may not sit in the  stands and may not be recalled. Any manager, coach or player ejected from a game  is suspended for his or her team’s next physically played game and may not be in  attendance at the game site from which they are suspended.” In addition, the MLL  Board adds that the ejected person(s) shall leave all MLL game sites and shall have no  further participation in any MLL activity for that day. 

2.2.4 When a manager, coach or player is ejected from a game, the umpires’ ruling is  final. The only exception is when the ejection is positively linked to a protest. In  this case, the ejection may be overruled if the protest is upheld.  

2.2.5 Suspensions: All suspensions for players, managers or coaches, that are a result of  an infraction of the rules must be reviewed by the president, vice president and  player agent prior to being enforced.  

2.2.6 Suspensions: All suspensions for players, managers or coaches, that are a result of  an ejection from a game must be enforced as a one game suspension (the very next  scheduled game) as per Little League rules.  

 

2.3 PLAYERS 

2.3.1 (VIII (c) (For non Major division players only) No player may be deemed to be  the property of, or under the jurisdiction or control of, a particular team in the  local league.  

2.3.2 (1.17) All male players must wear athletic supporters and cups. Male  catchers must wear the metal, fiber or plastic type cup. Catchers must wear a  facemask, a chest protector and shin guards, in warming up a pitcher. This  applies between innings and bullpen practice. Catcher safety rules apply to all  practice and game situations.  

2.3.3 (VI (a) (b)) Any player on the roster may pitch (except 12-year-olds in AAA  Division). See regulation VI, official Little League rules on maximum pitches and  required rest after pitching.  

2.3.4 (3.17) Players and substitutes shall sit on their team’s bench or in the dugout unless  participating in the game or preparing to enter the game.  

2.3.5 (1.16) Any player from the offensive side (team that is batting) that is on the  playing field must wear a protective helmet; this includes batters, runners, player  base coaches, players retrieving bats from the field, etc. Runners removing their  helmets will be warned.  

2.3.6 (1.10 NOTE 1) The traditional batting donut is not permitted.  

2.3.7 Players cannot leave the dugout during the game without permission from the  team’s manager and the umpire of the game. 

2.3.8 Players are not allowed to slide head first in advancing to the next base; they  will be considered “out” if they advance on a head first slide.  

2.3.9 (1.08 NOTE 1) The on-deck position is not permitted in All Divisions Except   50/70, Juniors and Seniors Divisions.  

 

3 MAJOR DIVISION RULES  

DISTRICT INTERLOCK RULES SUPERCEDE LOCAL LEAGUE RULES 

3.1 MAJOR DIVISION STRUCTURE  

3.1.1 The Division shall consist of not more than ten teams with twelve players per  team.  

3.1.2 No team may have more than eight players of the same age; otherwise, the age  composition per team is optional.  

3.1.3 Major division standings will be recorded and posted on the league website for all  to observe.  

3.1.4 A Major division shall utilize a draft system as established by the league.    

 

3.2 ALL PLAYER RULE

PLEASE NOTE DISTRICT INTERLOCK RULES SUPERSEDE (LOCAL RULES)

3.2.1 Major division teams must use a continuous batting order.  

3.2.2 No player shall sit out two consecutive innings. It shall be the manager’s          responsibility to keep the official scorekeeper informed of all substitutions.   

3.2.3 When less than the full roster of players show up for a game, the manager shall   inform the official scorekeeper and the opposing manager that there are less than  the full roster available to play.  

3.2.4 If prior to the beginning of the game, a manager wants to bench a player or  players for disciplinary reasons, the manager shall first discuss the issue with  the player agent or the league president prior to submitting the lineup to the 

official scorekeeper and the opposing manager. A player shall not be benched  because of his or her baseball abilities.  

3.2.5  If a player is dropped from the lineup during a game because of disciplinary  reasons and it is later determined that the disciplinary reason was unjustified,  a penalty will be imposed.   

3.2.6 If a player is dropped from the lineup during a game because of injury, disciplinary  or other reasons, there is no penalty to the batting team. The team shall skip that  place in  the batting order.  

3.2.7 Courtesy pinch runners are not allowed. However, if a player is injured and cannot run, the designated pinch runner must be the player who made the most recent out.  

 

3.2.2 PENALTY 

3.2.2.1 (Regulation IV (i)) The player(s) involved shall start the next scheduled game  and play any previous requirements not completed for section 1 and the  requirement for that game before being removed.  

3.2.2.2 For the first offense, all managers will receive a one game suspension. The  Board of

Directors will review any second offense, an offense on a team’s  last game of the year, or any offense during playoffs, with the manager being  removed from the team for the remainder of the season per Board approval.  

3.2.2.3 If the infraction occurs in the last two weeks of the regular season play, the  manager could be suspended per board approval from participating, sharing in  any award or recognition resulting from any playoff or championship game. The  “all player rule” is strictly interpreted. However, the rule is applicable only to  games of six innings or more in duration. A game of 5 1/2 innings is “six  innings” within the context of this rule.  

 

 

3.3 MAJOR DIVISION ROSTER VACANCIES  

3.3.1 A vacancy on a Major division roster shall be filled within three games after the  player agent verifies such vacancy. If the vacancy occurs during pre-season, the  manager shall have 14 calendar days to fill that vacancy. 

3.3.2 A Major division team, in which a roster vacancy occurs, is limited to calling up  “AAA” division players only. Or Having a player from League Waiting List 

3.3.3 A Major division manager who has not filled a vacancy on his roster within the  specified time (3 consecutive games) limit shall forfeit his right to select a player  from the Minor “AAA” division rosters. The player agent shall determine, from the  “AAA” division roster and Approval by league president . The player’s name drawn will  be assigned to that Major division team. Preferably 11 Year olds in AAA Divison will be  considered 

3.3.4 The Major division manager who has a vacancy shall conduct business  exclusively with the player agent ONLY ; i.e., Major division team representatives are  not to approach a “AAA” division manager, player or parent directly to discuss the  selection of “AAA” division players.  

3.3.5 Managers must recognize that, as the season progresses, many “AAA”  division players begin to feel “at home and comfortable” on their team. In order to  effect a smooth transition from the “AAA” division to the Major division, managers must  work through the player agent, who is the player’s representative. Managers who  tamper with this rule run the risk of losing their claim to a player and/or their team and  may be held accountable to explain their actions to the Board of Directors.  

3.3.6 Any “AAA” division player refusing to be drafted/called to a Major division  team will not be eligible to be brought up for the remainder of the season.  

3.3.7 Final arrangements for player assignments from “AAA” division to Major  division must be approved by the league president and, as far as practical,  publicized to the league.  

3.3.8 Vacancies that occur within 4 weeks of the Closing Ceremonies may not be filled.  

3.3.9 If a single team has multiple vacancies, board direction is required.  

3.3.10 If a Major team needs to bring up a AAA player they must first take any  eligible 11 year old.  

 

 

 

3.4 MAJOR DIVISION GAME TIME/INNING LIMIT 

3.4.1 There is no game time limit in Majors Division

3.4.2 Tie games shall be Played till determined a winner  

3.4.3 In the event a game is halted without the winner being determined, the game will  be completed before the next scheduled game between the two teams involved. If no moregames are scheduled between those two teams, a committee consisting of the  president, player agent, and one other board member will decide when and if the game  will be completed. If a tie is not completed, it shall not be counted in the final league  standings.  

3.4.4 When a team is behind by ten runs or more runs, and the losing team has  completed its turn at bat in the top or bottom of the fourth inning, the manager of  the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.  

3.4.5 When a team is behind ny 15 runs or more and the losing team has completed its  turn at bat in the top or bottom of the 3rd inning ,the manager of the team with the least  runs shall concede the victory to the opponent  

 

3.5 MANAGERS/COACHES  

3.5.1 (3.09) Managers or adult coaches must NOT warm up a pitcher at home plate or in  the bullpen at any time.  

3.5.2 (8.06) A manager or coach may come out once in one inning to visit the pitcher,  but on the second time out, the player must be removed as a pitcher. (There is 3 limit on  total visits per game. Per Pitcher)  

3.5.3 Managers may not leave players unattended after practices.  

3.5.4 When there is a discussion with the umpire, only one person should be involved  per team; this shall be the MANAGER only.  

3.5.5 When a manager or coach in utilizing the batting cage:  

3.5.5.1 Only a manager, coach or instructed adult is allowed to operate the pitching  machine.  

3.5.5.2 The batting cage should never be left unattended; if you cannot be present  at the batting cage, it should be locked.  

3.5.5.3 If a coach wishes to be inside the cage to help instruct a player, the pitching  machine must be off .  

3.5.5.4 Players waiting to take their turn in the cage must wait their turn at the end  of the cage near the coach feeding the machine. Players must not gather  

behind the team dugout and distract the players on the teams of the game being  played. If the manager/coach of the team using the batting cage does not enforce this,  he will forfeit the team's ability to use the cage while a game is in progress. 

3.5.6 The offensive team shall station two base coaches on the field during its time at  bat, one near first base and one near third base. The coaches should not leave  their respective dugouts until the pitcher has completed his/her preparatory  pitches to the catcher. Base coaches shall 

3.5.6.1 Be (1) manager or coach and (1) eligible player in the uniform of their  team.  

3.5.6.2 Be (1) manager or coach and (1) additional coach if there is at least one  other manager or coach in the dugout.  

The only exceptions to above rules are:  

3.5.6.3 Walking to talk to the pitcher.  

3.5.6.4 Retrieving a bat.  

3.5.6.5 Player injury.  

3.5.7 BOTH teams have the responsibility of making a final security check of the  building and the field.  

 

3.6 MAJOR DIVISION PITCHING RESTRICTIONS 

3.6.1 Managers are required to comply with Regulation VI of the Official Regulations  and Playing Rules.  

 

 

 

3.6.1 MAJOR DIVISION DRAFT – LOCAL PROVISION 

3.6.1.1 The standard Little League draft guidelines will be used  

3.6.1.2 Any player ages 10-12 that is drafted by a major division team must play for that  team. Any player who refuses to play for the major division team will be allowed  to return back to the minor division per Player Agent and League President  Approval.  

3.6.1.3 Any player age 9 has the option of availability for the major division draft. That  decision must be made prior to try-outs.  

3.6.1.4. Exceptions shall be reviewed on a case by case basis by the player agent.   

 

3.6.2 PENALTY 

3.6.2.1 For the first offense, all managers will receive a one game suspension. The  Board of Directors will review any second offense, an offense on a team’s last  game of the year, or any offense during playoffs, with the manager possibly  being removed from the team for the remainder of the season per Board approval.  

3.6.2.2 If the infraction occurs in the last two weeks of the regular season play, the  manager could be suspended per board approval from participating, sharing in  any award or recognition resulting from any playoff or championship game.    

 

3.7 DIVISION STANDINGS AND DIVISION CHAMPIONS/TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 

 

3.7.1 DETERMINATION OF T.O.C. REPRESENTATIVE 

3.7.1.1 Following the regular season,upon board approval all Majors teams will compete  in a tournament for the Division championship. Based upon the same number of  games played during the regular season, the team with the highest winning percentage will be considered the first place seed. The team with the second highest winning  percentage will be considered the second place seed and so on and so forth.If No  Season End Tournament Played the Regular Season Champion will advanceto the District T.O.C. 

3.7.2 RULES FOR DETERMINING A WINNER IN THE EVENT OF A TIE  

If two or more teams are tied for a position, the following will be the tie breaker: 

3.7.2.1 First Tie Breaker

The head to head win/loss record between the teams that are tied  

3.7.2.2 Second Tie Breaker  

The total runs scored head to head between the teams that are tied.  

Least runs allowed, head to head between the teams that are tied. 

3.7.2.4 Fourth Tie Breaker

Total runs scored during all regular season games  

3.7.2.5 Fifth Tie Breaker

Least runs allowed for the entire regular season.  

3.7.2.6 Sixth Tie Breaker

Coin flip  

 

3.8 PLAYOFF AND CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

(NOT REQUIRED ONLY IF APPROVED) 

3.8.1 The playoff and championship games will be double elimination (single  elimination if there are time constraints or weather problems), i.e., a team must  lose twice in the playoffs to be eliminated.  

3.8.1.1 The Tournament bracket shall be based upon the number of teams.  

3.8.1.2 Guidelines: There shall not be less than 24 and not more than 72 hours  between Game 1 and Game 3 or 4. There shall not be less than 24 and not  more than 72 hours between Game 2 and Game 3 or 4. Also, there shall not  be less than 24 and not more than 72 hours between and Game 6 and Game 7.  *The Player Agent has the discretion to alter the schedule.  

3.8.2 The team with the highest finishing positions for the season will determine the  HOME/VISITOR assignments.  

3.9 ALL STAR SELECTION

3.9.1 MANAGERS/COACHES/SCOREKEEPERS  

3.9.1.1 Board members, consisting of the President and the player agent, shall be  present at the Managers only selection meeting to conduct the meeting and approve all selections.  

3.9.1.2 The All Star managers and coaches should be selected from the regular season  roster of Major division managers and coaches, or from the AAA division  managers and coaches if the Majors managers and coaches all turn it down.  

3.9.1.3 The managers of the 11/12, 10/11 and/or 9/10 year old ALL STAR teams will be  determined by League President 

3.9.1.4 Each ALL STAR manager shall select two coaches and a scorekeeper. (As  indicated by the Tournament Rules - the managers and coaches should be  selected from the regular season managers and coaches.) These selections will be  made after the All Star team players have been announced.   

3.9.1.5 The ALL STAR managers shall be responsible to the league president for  however, have exclusive jurisdiction over such matters as:  

3.9.1.5.1 Practice frequency, time and place  

3.9.1.5.2 Players positions  

3.9.1.5.3 Batting order  

3.9.1.5.4 Substitutions  

3.9.1.5.5 Player/Parent Code of Conduct Letter  

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.9.2 ALL STAR VOTING PROCEDURE  

3.9.2.1 The ALL STAR team players shall be chosen from the Major division teams only.  Except in the case of the 10/11 and 9/10 team, where AAA division players may be  pulled up if there aren’t enough Majors players eligible of that age.  

3.9.2.2 Only players that meet the Player Eligibility requirements shall be selected.   3.9.2.3 A committee consisting of the Major division Player Agent, President  preferably with no Major division team affiliation shall preside over the voting  process and counting.  

3.9.2.4 Majors division All Stars will be selected by Majors division managers. Majors division managers will then cast their ballots and the team will be selected based on the top  selections of both groups.  

 

3.9.3 SELECTION 

3.9.3.1 The 11/12 team shall be given priority over the 10/11 team for player selection  and its roster shall be completed first.  

3.9.3.2 The 10 top vote recipients from the 11/12, 10/11 and the 9/10 groups, selected by  the managers and the players, shall be named to each ALL STAR team.  

3.9.3.3 In order to complete their rosters, each ALL STAR manager shall pick 2 for a  12 player roster (or 3 for a 13 player roster) players from the remaining names that received a minimum of 2 overall votes. 

 

3.9.4 ANNOUNCEMENT  

Announcements of ALL STAR players shall be kept strictly secret. The release of  the players' names shall be made to the ALL STAR manager only for the completion of  the roster, and the general release shall be per the guidelines of the Tournament Rules.  Violations of the announcement procedure shall result in the disbandment of the ALL STAR  team and a withdrawal from participation.  

 

 

4 “AAA” DIVISION LEAGUE RULES  

 

4.1 “AAA” DIVISION STRUCTURE  

4.1.1 The “AAA” division shall consist of not more than 10 teams total. The maximum  opening day roster shall not be less than 11.  

4.1.2 A “AAA” division draft system, similar to that used for the Major division, shall  be utilized.  

4.1.3 All players deemed eligible for “AAA” division play shall be drafted.  

4.1.4 Eligible “AAA” division players, who elected not to try out, shall be drafted  utilizing a blind draft method. Their names shall be placed into a hat, by age, and  randomly selected.  

4.1.5 All players in the AAA Division, including sons/daughters of managers and  Coaches, are subject to being brought up to the Major Division. Any player who  refuses to come up to the Major division as a result of either a draft at the beginning of  the season, or during the season to fill a vacancy on a Major Division team, will not be  eligible to move up to Majors later in the season.  

4.1.5.1 A Major's manager must bring up an eligible 11 year old from AAA, if  available, prior to bringing up any other players.  

 

4.2 LATE SIGN-UP 

4.2.1 All players signing up after tryouts will be placed on a list in numerical order and  assigned to teams that have less than 12 players on their roster. If 10 candidates  exist on the waiting list, another team may be formed. (Highly Doubtful) 

4.2.2 In so far as is practical, an equitable balance will be maintained; players will be  assigned so that no team has a roster with more than one additional player than the  other teams. The intention of the “AAA” division player assignment and its late  sign-up procedures is to balance the league and place new and veteran managers on an  equal footing.  

 

4.3 ALL PLAYER RULE  

4.3.1 AAA division teams must use a continuous batting order.  

4.3.2 No player shall sit out two consecutive innings.  

4.3.3 When less than the full roster of players show up for a game, the manager shall  inform the official scorekeeper and the opposing manager that there are less than  the full roster available to play.  

4.3.4 If prior to the beginning of the game, a manager wants to bench a player or  players for disciplinary reasons, the manager shall first discuss the issue with  the player agent or the league president prior to submitting the lineup to the  official scorekeeper and the opposing manager. A player shall not be benched  because of his or her baseball abilities.  

4.3.5 If a player is dropped from the lineup during a game because of disciplinary  reasons and it is later determined that the disciplinary reason was unjustified, a penalty will be imposed.  

4.3.6 If a player is dropped from the lineup during a game because of injury, disciplinary  or other reasons, there is no penalty to the batting team. The team shall skip that  place in the batting order. 

4.3.7 Courtesy pinch runners are not allowed. However, if a player is injured and cannot  run, the designated pinch runner must be the player who made the most recent out.  

4.3.8 When an inning is concluded by “the 5 run max rule” rather than 3 outs, that  defensive inning will count as three outs in determining whether a player has participated for a minimum of six outs.  

 

4.3.4 PENALTY 

4.3.4.1 The player(s) involved shall start the next scheduled game and play any previous  requirements not completed and the requirement for that game before being  removed.  

4.3.4.2 For the first offense, all managers will receive a one game suspension. The  Board of Directors will review any second offense, an offense on a team’s last  game of the year, or any offense during playoffs, with the manager being  removed from the team for the remainder of the season per Board Approval.  

4.3.4.3 If the infraction occurs in the last two weeks of the regular season play, the  manager could be suspended per board approval from participating, sharing in  any award or recognition resulting from any playoff or championship game.  The “all player rule” is strictly interpreted. However, the rule is applicable only  to games of four innings or more in duration.  

 

4.4 TIME LIMIT 

4.4.1 A “AAA” game shall not start a new inning after 1 hour and 30 minutes of playing time.  

4.4.2 Regardless of score, a game shall not exceed 6 full innings.  

4.4.3 The drop dead time limit for a AAA Division Game is 1 hour and 45 minutes.  

4.4.4 Year End Tournament Only- Game Time Limits will be adjusted Per BOD Approval. 

 

4.5 RULES FOR MANAGERS AND COACHES 

4.5.1 Managers and coaches are not allowed to wander/roam on the field while the game  is in play. They must stay within an arm's length of the dugout edge.  

4.5.2 (3.09) Managers or adult coaches must not warm up a pitcher at home plate or in  the bullpen at any time.  

4.5.3 The OFFICIAL scorekeeper will be the Home Team. The OFFICIAL pitch count  will be kept by the visiting team.  

4.5.4 Managers are not allowed to leave players unattended after practices.  

4.5.5 The offensive team shall station two base coaches on the field during its time at bat,  one near first base and one near third base. The coaches should not leave their  respective dugouts until the pitcher has completed his/her preparatory pitches to the  catcher. Base coaches shall 

4.5.5.1 Be (1) manager or coach and (1) eligible player in the uniform of their team.  

4.5.5.2 Be (1) manager or coach and (1) additional coach if there is at least one other  manager or coach in the dugout.  

The only exceptions to above rules are:  

4.5.5.3 Walking to talk to the pitcher.  

4.5.5.4 Retrieving a bat.  

4.5.5.5 Player injury.  

4.5.5.6 When there is a discussion with the umpire, only one person should be involved  and that shall be the managers of each team only.  

 

 

4.6 “AAA” DIVISION PITCHING RESTRICTIONS 

4.6.1 (VI (a)) Players of age 12 are not permitted to pitch in AAA.  

4.6.2 Players of any age with prior Major division experience are not permitted to pitch.  

4.6.3 See Rule VI in Little League Rule Book.  

4.6.4 The balk rule will not be enforced. However, pitchers must have their pivot foot in  contact with the pitching mound when pitching. It must be on, or in front of and  touching, but not off the end of the pitcher’s plate; violations will result in a no  pitch and a “ball” awarded to the batter’s count.  

4.6.5 Once a pitcher is removed from the game, he cannot come back as a pitcher later in the game. 

 

4.6.6 PENALTY 

4.6.6.1 For the first offense, all managers will receive a one game suspension. The  Board of Directors will review any second offense, an offense on a team’s last  game of the year, or any offense during playoffs, with the manager being  removed from the team for the remainder of the season per Board approval.  

4.6.6.2 If the infraction occurs in the last two weeks of the regular season play, the  manager could be suspended per board approval from participating, sharing in  any award or recognition resulting from any playoff or championship game.    

 

 

4.7 “AAA” DIVISION BATTING  

4.7.1 All players present for the game will bat in a continuous batting lineup.  

4.7.2 Even though all players are in the batting lineup, only nine players play in the  Field at any one time.  

4.7.3 Bunting is allowed in AAA.  

 

4.8 FIVE RUN MAXIMUM RULE  

4.8.1 The team on offense shall be limited to scoring five runs in one inning. After the  fifth run has crossed the plate safely, the inning shall be declared over regardless of the actual  number of outs, base runners, etc.  

4.8.2 If a player hits a fair fly over the cones or fence (home run), then the home run and  all runners on base, who proceed to score legally, shall count, even though the five  run maximum may be exceeded. In all other cases, only the maximum of five runs  shall be counted.  

 

4.9 BASERUNNING 

4.9.1 Stealing of home is only allowed in the Second Half of season . Will Notify ALL  Managers when that will incur . For the first half of the season, home plate is  considered “closed” and runners may only score from third base via a hit, fielder's  choice, tag or bases loaded walk. They may not score on a passed ball or a wild pitch.  

4.9.2 Sliding into first base is prohibited. Violations as such, the runner shall be  considered “out.” 

4.9.3 Sliding is encouraged at all other bases having close plays. A player who fails  to slide on a close play may be considered “out” at the umpire’s discretion.  

4.9.4 For safety reasons, all runners must slide involving any play at home plate. A  player who fails to slide at home may be considered “out” by the umpire.  

4.9.5 No head first sliding when attempting to advance to the next base; the player will be considered “out” if he tries.  

4.9.6 Only the person who made the last out can pinch run for an injured player.  

4.10 ADDITIONAL “AAA” RULES  

 

4.10.1 Five Run Mercy Per Inning is effect in ALL Innings  

4.10.2 League Approved (AAA T.O.C)., 5 Run Rule will Not Be in effect in 6th Inning or Final  Inning that Umpire will let know  

 

Farm Division Rules  

5.1 Generally it adequate request is made to keep family members in same team  

5.2 LATE SIGN-UP 

5.2.1 All players signing up after tryouts will be placed on a list in numerical order and  assigned to teams that have less than 13 players on their roster. If 12 candidates  exist on the waiting list, another team may be formed.  

5.2.2 Insofar as is practical, an equitable balance will be maintained; players will be  assigned so that no team has a roster with more than one additional player than the  other teams. The intention of the “Farm” Division player assignment and its late sign up procedures is to balance the league and place new and veteran managers on an equal  footing.  

 

5.3 ALL PLAYER RULE  

5.3.1 Every player on a team roster will participate in each game defensively for a  minimum of 6 outs and bat at least one time, with the exception of being less than  the full roster of players showing up for a game, and in cases where a player or players are benched for disciplinary reasons. The manager shall inform the opposing manager prior to the game if there is less than the full roster available to  play.  

5.3.2 When an inning is concluded by “the 4 run max. rule” rather than 3 outs, that  defensive inning will count as three outs in determining whether a player has  participated for a minimum of six outs.  

5.3.3 NO PLAYERS shall play a position more than two innings in a game.    

5.3.4 PENALTY 

5.3.4.1 The player(s) involved shall start the next scheduled game and play any  previous requirements not completed and the requirement for that game before  being removed.  

5.3.4.2 For the first offense, all managers will receive a one game suspension. The  Board of Directors will review any second offense, an offense on a team’s last  game of the year shall result with the manager being removed from the team for  the remainder of the season per Board approval.  

5.3.4.3 The “all player rule” is strictly interpreted. However, the rule is applicable only to  games of four innings or more in duration.  

 

5.4 TIME LIMIT 

5.4.1 Farm Division games shall not start a new inning after 1 hour and 20 minutes of  playing time.Drop Dead Game Time limit is 1:30 Hours For Farm Division Games, If Year End Tournament Added ,BOD will adjust Game Time Limits. 

5.4.2 Regardless of the score, a Farm Division game shall not exceed 6 full innings. 

  

5.5 RULES FOR MANAGERS AND COACHES 

5.5.1 In the Farm Division , one coach may be on the field for defensive instruction. 

5.5.2 Defensive Coach can be Position behind Catcher as well if desired. 

5.5.3 The offensive team shall station two base coaches on the field during its time at  bat, one near first base and one near third base and the Manager or coach in Pitching  Machine 

5.5.4 Both Team will have Maximum of 4 Total Coaches in Dugout Area and 1 Team  Mom if Desired

 

 

 

5.6 “FARM ” DIVISION PITCHING  

5.6.1 NO Players are Allowed to Pitch in Farm Division, Unless BOD Approval and  League Farm Rules are in Place 

BOD will be Open to see if Player Pitch will be Allowed on sometime in season, Not  Guaranteed 

The manager/coach of the team (at bat) will pitch to his or her own batters.  

5.6.2. Each player will get a maximum of six pitches to put the ball in play while at bat.  After the sixth pitch, if the batter fails to put the ball in play, the batter is out. If on the sixth pitch, the batter fouls the ball, he will continue to bat until he either puts  the ball in play or misses the pitch.  

 

5.7 MINOR LEAGUE “FARM” DIVISION BATTING 

5.7.1 No walks are allowed in Farm Division  

5.7.3 Bunting is not allowed in Farm Division  

 

5.8 FOUR RUN MAXIMUM RULE  

5.8.1 The team on offense shall be limited to scoring 4 runs in one inning. After the 4th  run has crossed the plate safely, the inning shall be declared over regardless of the  actual number of outs, base runners, etc.  

5.8.2 If a player hits a fair fly over the cones (home run), then the home run and all  runners on base, who proceed to score legally, shall count, even though the five  run maximum may be exceeded.  

 

5.9 BASERUNNING 

5.9.1 Base stealing is NOT allowed in the Farm Division.  

5.9.2 Sliding into first base is prohibited. Violations as such, the runner shall be  considered “out”. 

5.9.3 Sliding is mandatory at all other bases having close plays. A runner who fails to  slide should be considered “out”.  

5.9.4 For safety reasons, all runners must slide involving any play at home plate. A  runner who fails to slide should be considered “out”.  

5.9.5 No head first sliding to advance to the next base; the runner shall be considered  “out” if he/she tries.  

5.9.6 Only the person who has made the last out may pinch run for an injured runner.    

 

5.10 BATTING LINEUP  

5.10.1 All players present for the game will bat in a continuous batting lineup.  

5.10.2 Even though all players are in the batting lineup, only ten players play in the field.  

5.10.3 Batting Lineups will be exchanged between managers before Game Begins   

 

5.11 ADDITIONAL “FARM” DIVISION RULES 

5.11.1 If cones are used, a ball batted through the cones in the outfield is considered a  ground rule double regardless of whether the ball was touched by an outfielder.  

5.11.2 If cones are used, a ball hit over the cones constitutes a home run. 

5.11.3 There May be only One Base allowed to Base Runner on a Overthrow .ONCE live  Ball is on PITCHING MOUND AREA ,No Base Running is Allowed. Common  Judgment will adhere if base runner goes forward on base path or Back 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 T- BALL DIVISION RULES  

 

6.1 T-BALL Program STRUCTURE  

6.1.1 The T-Ball Program Structure Based at Clinic style with Sandlot Games every  Saturday 

6.1.2 No score shall be kept in a T-Ball game.  

6.1.3 There shall be no league standings in T-Ball.  

6.1.4 No stealing of bases in T-Ball.  

6.1.5 The catcher position is not used in T-Ball.  

 

 6.2 T-BALL PLAYER ASSIGNMENT  

6.2.1 The T-Ball division will not use a draft system. 

6.2.2 The T-Ball player agent will assign players to team rosters attempting to balance  teams by age, experience, and general skill level.  

6.2.3 Members of an immediate family should be kept together on T-Ball teams.  

6.2.4 Managers of T-Ball teams may only trade players with the approval of the T-Ball  Vice President and Player Agent.  

 

6.3 ALL PLAYER RULE  

6.3.1 No player shall sit out.  

6.3.2 Every player shall play a minimum of five different positions during the course of the season.  

6.3.3 No player shall play the same position more than twice in a game.  

6.3.4 All players will bat in a continuous rotation, every inning, all the way through the  lineup. The last player up to bat shall be allowed to “clear the bases.”  

 

6.3.5 PENALTY 

6.3.5.1 For the first offense, all managers will receive a one game suspension. The  Board of Directors will review any second offense, an offense on a team’s last  game of the year, or any offense during playoffs, with the manager being  removed from the team for the remainder of the season per Board approval.  

6.3.5.2 If the infraction occurs in the last two weeks of regular season play, the  manager could be suspended per board approval from participating in closing  ceremonies.  

 

6.4 T- BALL GAME TIME LIMIT

6.4.1 There is a one-hour time limit for a T-BALL game.  

 

6.5 RULES FOR MANAGERS AND COACHES 

6.5.1 T-Ball Managers and coaches and ALL Approved Volunteers are allowed to  wander/roam the field while the game is in play. 

 

6.6 UNIFORM AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT  

6.6.1 Players shall wear long pants (no shorts).  

6.6.2 Approved safety gear shall be used at all times. Batters and base runners must wear  a protective helmet.  

 

6.7 BASERUNNING 

6.7.1 Base stealing is NOT allowed at any time including home plate.  

6.7.2 Sliding is NOT allowed at any base including home plate.  

6.7.3 Only the player that has made the last out can pinch run for an injured runner.    

 

 

6.8 PITCHING 

6.8.1 During the first half of the season, the batter shall hit off the tee. During the second half or when Board Approves the coaches will pitch to their own players. If the  batter does not hit the ball after 4 pitches, then the tee will be brought out and the batter must hit from the tee. There are no strikeouts in T-Ball.