Arizona District Three Little League Baseball & Softball 2010 Player Agent Seminar

Arizona District Three Arizona District Three Little League Baseball Little League Baseball

& Softball& Softball

2010 Player Agent Seminar2010 Player Agent Seminar

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Mission Of Little LeagueMission Of Little League

Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "to promote, organization whose mission is to "to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all

lawful ways, the interest of those who will lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball." participate in Little League Baseball and Softball."

Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in the Little League program assists youth in

developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the the Little League Baseball and Softball program Little League Baseball and Softball program

is designed to develop superior citizens is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.rather than superior athletes.

The League ObjectiveThe League Objective

ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVE ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVE SECTION 1 SECTION 1

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

SECTION 2 SECTION 2 To achieve this objective, the Local League will provide a To achieve this objective, the Local League will provide a supervised program under the Rules and Regulations of supervised program under the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. Little League Baseball, Incorporated. All Directors, All Directors, Officers and Members shall bear in mind that the Officers and Members shall bear in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games is secondary, and the molding of winning of games is secondary, and the molding of future citizens is of prime importance.future citizens is of prime importance.

Little League “Chain of Command”Little League “Chain of Command”

Little League Baseball Inc.Williamsport, PA

Western Region HeadquartersJim Gerstenslager, Director

Brent Stahlnecker, Asst. Director

Arizona District Three Little LeagueMark Lane, District Administrator

Local League Presidents

Local League Board “Chain of Local League Board “Chain of Command”Command”

LocalLeague

President

VicePresident

Treasurer SecretaryPlayerAgent

LeagueInformation

Officer

CoachingCoordinator

SafetyOfficer

ARTICLE VII - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD SECTION 1 Appointments. The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers or agents as it may deem necessary or desirable, and may prescribe the powers and duties of each. 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.

Generally considered the “Executive Board”

The PresidentThe President ARTICLE VII - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARDARTICLE VII - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD SECTION 2 SECTION 2 President. President. The President shall: The President shall: (a) Conduct the affairs of the Local League and execute the policies established (a) Conduct the affairs of the Local League and execute the policies established

by the Board of Directors. by the Board of Directors. (b) Present a report of the condition of the Local League at the Annual Meeting. (b) Present a report of the condition of the Local League at the Annual Meeting. (c) Communicate to the Board of Directors such matters as deemed (c) Communicate to the Board of Directors such matters as deemed

appropriate, and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of appropriate, and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the Local League. the Local League.

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

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

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

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

(h) With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the application (h) With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the application and support proof-of age documents of every player candidate and and support proof-of age documents of every player candidate and certify to residence and age eligibility before the player may be certify to residence and age eligibility before the player may be accepted for tryouts and selection. accepted for tryouts and selection.

The Player AgentThe Player AgentARTICLE VII - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARDARTICLE VII - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD

SECTION 6 SECTION 6

Player Agent. Player Agent. The Player Agent shall: The Player Agent shall:

(a) Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record (a) Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof. thereof.

(b) Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the (b) Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in verifying residence and age eligibility.President in verifying residence and age eligibility.

(c) Conduct the tryouts, the player draft and all other player transaction (c) Conduct the tryouts, the player draft and all other player transaction or selection meetings. or selection meetings.

(d) Prepare the Player Agent’s list. (d) Prepare the Player Agent’s list.

(e) Prepare for the President’s signature and submission to Little League (e) Prepare for the President’s signature and submission to Little League International, team rosters, including players’ claimed, and the tournament team International, team rosters, including players’ claimed, and the tournament team eligibility affidavit. eligibility affidavit.

(f) Notify Little League International of any subsequent player replacements or (f) Notify Little League International of any subsequent player replacements or trades. trades.

NOTE: Regardless of the NAME of the position (commissioner, VP-Division – if they NOTE: Regardless of the NAME of the position (commissioner, VP-Division – if they have the duties listed as the player agent – they are considered “Player Agents.have the duties listed as the player agent – they are considered “Player Agents.

Role of the Player AgentRole of the Player Agent

League duties concerning player selection, League duties concerning player selection, the transfer of players from Minor Leagues the transfer of players from Minor Leagues and scheduled supervision, should be and scheduled supervision, should be properly vested in the league’s Player Agent. properly vested in the league’s Player Agent. (2009 Ops Manual, pg 35)(2009 Ops Manual, pg 35)

Player Agent – Conducts annual tryouts, and Player Agent – Conducts annual tryouts, and is IN CHARGE of player selection, assists the is IN CHARGE of player selection, assists the President in checking birth records of the President in checking birth records of the local league and eligibility of players;…local league and eligibility of players;…supervises and coordinates the transfer of supervises and coordinates the transfer of players to or from Minor Leagues according players to or from Minor Leagues according to the provisions of the regulations of LL. to the provisions of the regulations of LL. (2009 Ops Manual, pg 36)(2009 Ops Manual, pg 36)

Role of the Player AgentRole of the Player Agent

Probably the hardest job in Little League.Probably the hardest job in Little League. Have to be strong enough to say NO!Have to be strong enough to say NO!

To ParentsTo Parents To Board MembersTo Board Members To FriendsTo Friends To NeighborsTo Neighbors To SpousesTo Spouses

If their requests are not:If their requests are not: In accordance to LL Rules and Regulations In accordance to LL Rules and Regulations

and/or;and/or; Not in the best interest of the playerNot in the best interest of the player

Player AgentPlayer AgentRegistrationRegistration

PromotionPromotion

Player RegistrationsPlayer Registrations

Player TryoutsPlayer Tryouts

Player Draft / OptionsPlayer Draft / Options

Duration of TitleDuration of Title

TradingTrading

•Team Registration / Release

of Players

•Roster Submission / Changes

•Replacements

•Tournament Teams

•Training and Development -

Second Season

““By the Book”By the Book”

Any league may submit a Request for Any league may submit a Request for Waiver of Little League Rules and Waiver of Little League Rules and Regulations. A league MUST NOT take Regulations. A league MUST NOT take any action contrary to LL Rules and any action contrary to LL Rules and Regulations until receiving Regulations until receiving EXPRESSED, WRITTEN permission EXPRESSED, WRITTEN permission through the Charter Committee waiver through the Charter Committee waiver system. system.

Waivers of Rules and RegulationsWaivers of Rules and Regulations

1.1. The board votes whether or not to request the The board votes whether or not to request the waiver.waiver.

2.2. If the board votes to request the waiver, the If the board votes to request the waiver, the President writes a letter, detailing the request. President writes a letter, detailing the request. Supporting documents should be attached, and Supporting documents should be attached, and forwarded to the DA.forwarded to the DA.

3.3. The DA includes their written opinion and The DA includes their written opinion and forwards all documents to Region.forwards all documents to Region.

4.4. Region will present the situation to the Charter Region will present the situation to the Charter Committee for action.Committee for action.

5.5. The Charter Committee will inform Region, the The Charter Committee will inform Region, the DA and the league of it’s decision. DA and the league of it’s decision. (2009 Ops (2009 Ops Manual, page 30)Manual, page 30)

Waivers of Rules and RegulationsWaivers of Rules and Regulations

Any request that does not follow the Any request that does not follow the steps, will be delayed.steps, will be delayed.

ALL waiver requests to the Charter ALL waiver requests to the Charter Committee must be submitted in Committee must be submitted in writing before the start of the league’s writing before the start of the league’s regular season, or June 9, whichever regular season, or June 9, whichever occurs first.occurs first.(2009 Ops Manual, pg 31)(2009 Ops Manual, pg 31)

Seminar will be By the BookSeminar will be By the Book

Everything discussed today will be Everything discussed today will be based on the Rules, Regulations, based on the Rules, Regulations, Polices and Procedures and League Polices and Procedures and League and Player Agent MUST follow.and Player Agent MUST follow.

The league board may, through the The league board may, through the Wavier process, may ask the Charter Wavier process, may ask the Charter Committee FIRST if they wish to go Committee FIRST if they wish to go outside these.outside these.

A New Player AgentA New Player Agent

Needs to meet with the previous Needs to meet with the previous player agent to transfer;player agent to transfer; Player RostersPlayer Rosters Player RecordsPlayer Records Manager/Coach RecordsManager/Coach Records Any worksheets that may be helpfulAny worksheets that may be helpful

Pre-RegistrationPre-Registration

Review last years rosters.Review last years rosters. Use the League Age Form (enclosed in Use the League Age Form (enclosed in

packet).packet). Take last years number of players by Take last years number of players by

league age.league age. Increase the ages by one year (use the Increase the ages by one year (use the

same number for Tee-Ball)same number for Tee-Ball) Use percentage of 10’s and 11’s in Use percentage of 10’s and 11’s in

Majors.Majors.

RegistrationsRegistrations

Notices and Registration forms MUST Notices and Registration forms MUST include information requiring;include information requiring; Proof of ResidencyProof of Residency

It is recommended to have three (3) It is recommended to have three (3) documents.documents.

One from each category listed on “Proof of One from each category listed on “Proof of Residency Requirements”Residency Requirements”

Proof of AgeProof of Age Must be an ORIGNINAL documentMust be an ORIGNINAL document Accepted documents are listed with “Proof-Accepted documents are listed with “Proof-

of-Age Requirements.of-Age Requirements.

RegistrationsRegistrations Have enough volunteersHave enough volunteers

Registration formsRegistration forms Person to verify documents – also have an League Age Chart Person to verify documents – also have an League Age Chart

available.available. Person to collect registration feesPerson to collect registration fees Person to hand out information for tryouts, league Person to hand out information for tryouts, league

information, etc.information, etc. Suggestion: Have a map blown up and have parent Suggestion: Have a map blown up and have parent

show where they live and/or board member to verify.show where they live and/or board member to verify. Have previous years rostersHave previous years rosters

Double check returning players and if a player is eligible for Double check returning players and if a player is eligible for a Regulation II (d) Wavier (more on that shortly).a Regulation II (d) Wavier (more on that shortly).

Assign players a number for the draft. Lead with Assign players a number for the draft. Lead with players league age – 1201=12 year old, 1101 – 11 players league age – 1201=12 year old, 1101 – 11 year old.year old.

Some “No” AnswersSome “No” Answers I want my child to be only in the Minors.I want my child to be only in the Minors.

There is no Minors Only allowed. Where the There is no Minors Only allowed. Where the child will be placed is dependent on their child will be placed is dependent on their tryouts and manager selection.tryouts and manager selection.

I want my son to play for Mr. Jones.I want my son to play for Mr. Jones. Unless Plan A draft is being done in Majors, all Unless Plan A draft is being done in Majors, all

other draft methods and levels, will be other draft methods and levels, will be dependent on how the managers draft.dependent on how the managers draft.

I want my son to play on the same team I want my son to play on the same team as my babysitter’s.as my babysitter’s. Again same answer – it will depend on how the Again same answer – it will depend on how the

managers draft.managers draft.

But I have a RIGHT to say…But I have a RIGHT to say…

No – Parents don’t.No – Parents don’t. They do have a right to:They do have a right to:

Sign their child up to play in LL;Sign their child up to play in LL; Nominate and elect board members;Nominate and elect board members; Volunteer and/or serve on the board;Volunteer and/or serve on the board; Volunteer as a Manager/Coach or Volunteer as a Manager/Coach or

umpire (if appointed and nominated);umpire (if appointed and nominated); Remove their child from playing in LL.Remove their child from playing in LL.

That’s it.That’s it.

Online RegistrationsOnline Registrations

Be sure to have a notice that:Be sure to have a notice that: The player will have to provide the proof The player will have to provide the proof

of age and proof of residency no later of age and proof of residency no later than 48 hours before the date of the than 48 hours before the date of the player selection. player selection. (Reg. IV (b)(Reg. IV (b)

Failure to provide the information will Failure to provide the information will make the player ineligible to tryout and make the player ineligible to tryout and selected to a team.selected to a team.

After RegistrationsAfter Registrations

Review the Registrations with the league Review the Registrations with the league President.President. League President MUST certify and be League President MUST certify and be

responsible for the eligibility of each responsible for the eligibility of each candidate previous to player selection. candidate previous to player selection. (Reg. IV (Reg. IV (c))(c))

What are the requirements – again – only What are the requirements – again – only two (2).two (2).

They must be between the ages of 4 and 18, and;They must be between the ages of 4 and 18, and; They must live within the boundaries of the They must live within the boundaries of the

league.league. ONLY exception is Regulation II (d) WaiverONLY exception is Regulation II (d) Waiver

Regulation II (d)Regulation II (d)

The Board of Directors of the Local The Board of Directors of the Local League, with approval of the player League, with approval of the player involved, reserves the right to continue involved, reserves the right to continue as a player, and individual (1) whose as a player, and individual (1) whose residence changes FROM WITHIN the residence changes FROM WITHIN the boundary TO OUTSIDE the league’s boundary TO OUTSIDE the league’s boundary or (2) who lives outside the boundary or (2) who lives outside the league’s boundaries because of a league’s boundaries because of a revision of such boundaries even if the revision of such boundaries even if the child then resides in the territory of child then resides in the territory of another league.another league.

Regulation II (d) Waiver ProcessRegulation II (d) Waiver Process

The President completes the Report of Players The President completes the Report of Players Claimed under Regulation II (d)Claimed under Regulation II (d)

Be sure to check Baseball or SoftballBe sure to check Baseball or Softball Be sure to check Level of play.Be sure to check Level of play. Address of the Residence when they lived in the Address of the Residence when they lived in the

boundaryboundary Parent MUST provide three (3) proofs of residency as outlined Parent MUST provide three (3) proofs of residency as outlined

in Residency Requirements. One from each category.in Residency Requirements. One from each category. Current Address.Current Address. All documents submitted to DA.All documents submitted to DA. DA, if approved, returns a sign waiver to the league.DA, if approved, returns a sign waiver to the league.

Suggestion – Give a copy to the parent WITH all documents.Suggestion – Give a copy to the parent WITH all documents.

Regulation II (d) WaiverRegulation II (d) Waiver

Q: Can a local league waiver its rights Q: Can a local league waiver its rights to a player who lives in it’s boundaries to a player who lives in it’s boundaries to participate in another league?to participate in another league?

A: A local league DOES NOT have the A: A local league DOES NOT have the authority to waive such rights. ONLY authority to waive such rights. ONLY THE CHARTER COMMITTEE HAS THE THE CHARTER COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY.AUTHORITY.


Q: Can a child who does not have Q: Can a child who does not have residence within that league for the residence within that league for the regular season, provided he/she is not regular season, provided he/she is not eligible for all-stars.eligible for all-stars.

A: No.A: No.


Q: If a parent signs a notarized Q: If a parent signs a notarized statement granting temporary custody statement granting temporary custody of a child to a friend or other family of a child to a friend or other family member, can that friend or family member, can that friend or family member’s residence be used?member’s residence be used?A: The ONLY acceptable A: The ONLY acceptable documentation regarding a change of documentation regarding a change of custody is COURT-ORDERED CUSTODY, custody is COURT-ORDERED CUSTODY, a decree issued by a judge who has a decree issued by a judge who has jurisdiction in the matter.jurisdiction in the matter.


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

A: No – Only the Charter Committee A: No – Only the Charter Committee has the authority for any waiver of has the authority for any waiver of Rules or Regulations.Rules or Regulations.

Manager/Coach SelectionManager/Coach Selection

The President, with approval of Board of The President, with approval of Board of Directors, shall appoint managers, Directors, shall appoint managers, coaches and umpires annually.coaches and umpires annually.

A president may manage, coach or umpire A president may manage, coach or umpire provided they do not serve on the Protest provided they do not serve on the Protest Committee NOR serve as tournament Committee NOR serve as tournament team manager or coach.team manager or coach.

Player Agents shall not manage, coach or Player Agents shall not manage, coach or umpire in their respective divisions.umpire in their respective divisions.

Vice Presidents may manage, coach or Vice Presidents may manage, coach or umpire provided they do not serve on the umpire provided they do not serve on the Protest Committee. Protest Committee. (Reg. I (b))(Reg. I (b))

Managers/CoachesManagers/Coaches

The ONLY right a President has to The ONLY right a President has to make a decision on their own.make a decision on their own. If a president does not nominate a person If a president does not nominate a person

for manager or coach, the board may not for manager or coach, the board may not override the decision and approve.override the decision and approve.

If the president does nominate a person If the president does nominate a person for manager or coach, but the board does for manager or coach, but the board does not approve, the President may not not approve, the President may not override the decision and appoint the override the decision and appoint the person to a team.person to a team.

Player Agents Manage/CoachPlayer Agents Manage/Coach

If there is only ONE Player Agent OR, If there is only ONE Player Agent OR, a position of Player Agent over all a position of Player Agent over all levels, they may not Manage/Coach levels, they may not Manage/Coach at ANY level.at ANY level.

Player Agent Majors – May not Player Agent Majors – May not Manage/Coach in Majors AND should Manage/Coach in Majors AND should not Manage or Coach in Minors. not Manage or Coach in Minors. Because player transfers between Because player transfers between

Minors and Majors could be a conflict.Minors and Majors could be a conflict.

CoachesCoaches

A NEW coach SHALL NOT be appointed NOR A NEW coach SHALL NOT be appointed NOR approved until AFTER the draft to avoid approved until AFTER the draft to avoid “red-shirting” of players through selective “red-shirting” of players through selective coaching appointments. coaching appointments. (2009 Ops Manual, pg 65)(2009 Ops Manual, pg 65)

A returning coach may be appointed and A returning coach may be appointed and approved IF;approved IF; The coach has served as a manager or coach in The coach has served as a manager or coach in

the league (at any level) for the past two years the league (at any level) for the past two years AND;AND;

The coach is returning to the same Major League The coach is returning to the same Major League team as last year.team as last year.

BOTH MUST APPLY! BOTH MUST APPLY! (2009 Ops Manual, pg 65)(2009 Ops Manual, pg 65)

TryoutsTryouts Schedule at least two tryout dates and one rain Schedule at least two tryout dates and one rain

date.date. Tryouts are by AGE not division.Tryouts are by AGE not division. Player Agent will provide managers with a Player Player Agent will provide managers with a Player

Agents list showing at least the names and League Agents list showing at least the names and League Age.Age.

Each candidate should have the opportunity to:Each candidate should have the opportunity to: Bat/BuntBat/Bunt Field Fly BallsField Fly Balls Field Ground BallsField Ground Balls ThrowThrow RunRun

A total score of 25 points is the highest rating. A total score of 25 points is the highest rating. Candidates scoring 15-25 are considered Major Candidates scoring 15-25 are considered Major League material. League material. (2009 Ops Manual, pg 59)(2009 Ops Manual, pg 59)

Have ONE independent person rating 12 year olds. (Why in Have ONE independent person rating 12 year olds. (Why in just a second.)just a second.)

TryoutsTryouts Schedule at least two tryout dates and one rain Schedule at least two tryout dates and one rain

date.date. Tryouts are by AGE not division.Tryouts are by AGE not division. Player Agent will provide managers with a Player Player Agent will provide managers with a Player

Agents list showing at least the names and League Agents list showing at least the names and League Age.Age.

Each candidate should have the opportunity to:Each candidate should have the opportunity to: Bat/BuntBat/Bunt Field Fly BallsField Fly Balls Field Ground BallsField Ground Balls ThrowThrow RunRun

A total score of 25 points is the highest rating. A total score of 25 points is the highest rating. Candidates scoring 15-25 are considered Major Candidates scoring 15-25 are considered Major League material. League material. (2009 Ops Manual, pg 59)(2009 Ops Manual, pg 59)

Have ONE independent person rating 12 year olds. (Why in Have ONE independent person rating 12 year olds. (Why in just a second.)just a second.)

Returning Major PlayersReturning Major Players League needs to notify possible Returning League needs to notify possible Returning

Major Players who fail to register:Major Players who fail to register: Mail a letter, Certified Mail – Return Receipt Mail a letter, Certified Mail – Return Receipt

stating they must register by the last tryout stating they must register by the last tryout date or they will be “released” and may loose date or they will be “released” and may loose the right to return to a major team.the right to return to a major team.

If a player still has not registered by the last If a player still has not registered by the last tryout, the board MUST;tryout, the board MUST;

Release the player and notify them.Release the player and notify them. If the board fails to do this, and they register If the board fails to do this, and they register

AFTER the draft – they MUST be placed on a AFTER the draft – they MUST be placed on a Major team and the league will have to Major team and the league will have to Request a Waiver for unbalanced teams. Request a Waiver for unbalanced teams. (Reg. (Reg. III (e))III (e))

Tryout AttendanceTryout Attendance

ANY candidate failing to attend at ANY candidate failing to attend at least 50 percent of the spring tryout least 50 percent of the spring tryout session, shall FORFIET league session, shall FORFIET league eligibility, unless an excuse is eligibility, unless an excuse is presented which is accepted by a presented which is accepted by a majority of the board. (Reg. IV (f))majority of the board. (Reg. IV (f))

So – failing to attend tryouts does not So – failing to attend tryouts does not prevent a player from NOT being prevent a player from NOT being selected to a Major team – it selected to a Major team – it prevents them from playing at all.prevents them from playing at all.

Can we “Close” Registrations?Can we “Close” Registrations? A Local League should accept registrations A Local League should accept registrations

until the time of the player selections. until the time of the player selections. Thereafter, registrations may be closed.Thereafter, registrations may be closed.

HOWEVER, this is not recommended.HOWEVER, this is not recommended. Should have a policy in place that:Should have a policy in place that:

If a 12 year old, they may be placed on a If a 12 year old, they may be placed on a waiting list, and the first team who loses a waiting list, and the first team who loses a player is where that player is assigned – based player is where that player is assigned – based on date/time the player(s) register and are on date/time the player(s) register and are certified.certified.

Any other player should be placed on a Minor Any other player should be placed on a Minor team if under 12, or respective level for the team if under 12, or respective level for the age. Rotation is based on teams number size, age. Rotation is based on teams number size, then draft rotation.then draft rotation.

12 Year Olds12 Year Olds

All candidates who are league age All candidates who are league age twelve (12) MUST be drafted to a Major twelve (12) MUST be drafted to a Major Division team. Exceptions can only be Division team. Exceptions can only be made with WRITTEN approval from the made with WRITTEN approval from the DA, and ONLY if approved by the local DA, and ONLY if approved by the local league Board of Directors AND the league Board of Directors AND the parent of the candidate.parent of the candidate.

12 Year Old Waiver12 Year Old Waiver

I require the league provide me with I require the league provide me with the ratings from ALL the managers and the ratings from ALL the managers and an independent rating on the player.an independent rating on the player.

A statement from the parents A statement from the parents explaining why they are asking the explaining why they are asking the candidate not to play in the major candidate not to play in the major division.division.

Will not accept “safety” as the primary Will not accept “safety” as the primary reason from managers, coaches or the reason from managers, coaches or the board.board.

Player SelectionsPlayer Selections

The selection of players for the various teams The selection of players for the various teams within a league SHALL be in compliance with within a league SHALL be in compliance with the Little League Draft Selection System as the Little League Draft Selection System as detailed in the Operating Manual.detailed in the Operating Manual.

When a league decides to substitute a selection When a league decides to substitute a selection system for the one advocated by LLBB, Inc. a system for the one advocated by LLBB, Inc. a complete description of the substituted complete description of the substituted system MUST BE PRESENTED in writing FOR system MUST BE PRESENTED in writing FOR APPROVAL WHEM APPLYING FOR A CHARTER. APPROVAL WHEM APPLYING FOR A CHARTER. (Since charters are already submitted, none (Since charters are already submitted, none can be presented now.)can be presented now.)

Player Selection SystemsPlayer Selection Systems

Methods for existing leagues (Majors)Methods for existing leagues (Majors) Plan A – Protected returning playersPlan A – Protected returning players Plan B – All players re-draftedPlan B – All players re-drafted Plan C – Blind DraftPlan C – Blind Draft

Method for First Year (Minors and Method for First Year (Minors and below)below) Plan A – Serpentine DraftPlan A – Serpentine Draft Plan B – Managers/Coaches Balance TeamsPlan B – Managers/Coaches Balance Teams Plan C – Blind DraftPlan C – Blind Draft


ExpansionsExpansions Option 1 – Re-draft playersOption 1 – Re-draft players Option 2 – Manager selects players to be Option 2 – Manager selects players to be

placed on new team.placed on new team. Option 3 – Number of players placed in a Option 3 – Number of players placed in a

pool based on number of teams pool based on number of teams expanding.expanding.

Option 4 – Pool based on returning team Option 4 – Pool based on returning team size.size.


Team ReductionTeam Reduction Board decides what team will be Board decides what team will be

reduced.reduced. Players placed in Primary Draft before Players placed in Primary Draft before

regular Draft.regular Draft.

Draft “Options”Draft “Options”

Option on sons/daughters and Option on sons/daughters and siblings.siblings. Brothers/Sisters in the DraftBrothers/Sisters in the Draft Brothers/Sisters of Players Currently on Brothers/Sisters of Players Currently on

a Team.a Team. Sons/Daughters of ManagersSons/Daughters of Managers Sons/Daughter of CoachesSons/Daughter of Coaches Option Draft RoundsOption Draft Rounds

Before the DraftBefore the Draft Player Agent prepares a FINAL Player Player Agent prepares a FINAL Player

Agent list of eligible players.Agent list of eligible players. Double check league age!Double check league age! Player Agent CONDUCTS and is IN CHARGE Player Agent CONDUCTS and is IN CHARGE

of the draft.of the draft. No other Board Member may FORCE the player No other Board Member may FORCE the player

agent to allow anyone else attend.agent to allow anyone else attend. However, it is recommended the Player Agent However, it is recommended the Player Agent

have assistance, at their choice, to help with have assistance, at their choice, to help with the draft.the draft.

Secrecy: Players SHALL NEVER be told the Secrecy: Players SHALL NEVER be told the position in which they were drafted. position in which they were drafted. (Ops (Ops Manual, pg 62)Manual, pg 62)

Division Draft OrderDivision Draft Order MajorsMajors MinorsMinors

If league has Minor/Farm divisionsIf league has Minor/Farm divisions MinorMinor FarmFarm

If league has AAA, AA, A divisionsIf league has AAA, AA, A divisions AAAAAA AAAA AA

Tee-BallTee-Ball Coach Pitch Tee-BallCoach Pitch Tee-Ball Tee-BallTee-Ball 4-5 or 4 year old Tee-Ball4-5 or 4 year old Tee-Ball

OptionsOptions

An option is an agreement between a An option is an agreement between a manager and the Player Agent, manager and the Player Agent, covering a special condition. All covering a special condition. All options must be in writing (except 1) options must be in writing (except 1) and should be submitted to the and should be submitted to the Player Agent 48 hours prior to the Player Agent 48 hours prior to the draft.draft.

There are only 4 options and specific There are only 4 options and specific conditions apply.conditions apply.

OptionsOptions

There are NO:There are NO: MINORS only protectionsMINORS only protections ““Babysitter” optionsBabysitter” options ““Neighbor” optionsNeighbor” options ““Car-Pool” optionsCar-Pool” options ““Sponsor” optionsSponsor” options ““Board Member” optionsBoard Member” options And there is no such thing as a And there is no such thing as a

“gentleman’s agreement!”“gentleman’s agreement!”

Option 1- Brothers/Sisters Option 1- Brothers/Sisters in the Draftin the Draft

When there are two or more siblings in When there are two or more siblings in the draft, and the first brother/sister is the draft, and the first brother/sister is drafted by a manager, that manager drafted by a manager, that manager automatically has the option to draft automatically has the option to draft the other brother or sister on the next the other brother or sister on the next turn. If the manager does not exercise turn. If the manager does not exercise the option, the second sibling is then the option, the second sibling is then available to be drafted by any team.available to be drafted by any team.

Option 2 – Brothers/Sisters of Option 2 – Brothers/Sisters of Players Currently on a TeamPlayers Currently on a Team

If desired, a manager shall submit an option on a If desired, a manager shall submit an option on a draftee if the player candidate’s brother or sister is draftee if the player candidate’s brother or sister is a member of that manager’s team. If such an a member of that manager’s team. If such an option is submitted, the manager MUST draft the option is submitted, the manager MUST draft the sibling within the first THREE draft selections.sibling within the first THREE draft selections.Note: If Plan B draft, and Player A is a returning Note: If Plan B draft, and Player A is a returning Major Player and sibling is a NON-RETURNING Major Player and sibling is a NON-RETURNING player, the manager MUST exercise the option player, the manager MUST exercise the option within the first three rounds of the secondary draft.within the first three rounds of the secondary draft.Note 2: Not available for Plan B draft, since no Note 2: Not available for Plan B draft, since no players are returning to a particular team. players are returning to a particular team. (Ops. (Ops. Manual, pg 63)Manual, pg 63)

Option 3 – Sons/Daughters Option 3 – Sons/Daughters of Managersof Managers

If a manager has sons/daughters If a manager has sons/daughters eligible under Regulation II for the eligible under Regulation II for the draft, and wishes to draft them, he/she draft, and wishes to draft them, he/she must submit the option in writing. If so must submit the option in writing. If so stated, the manager is required to stated, the manager is required to exercise the option at or before the exercise the option at or before the close of the specific round, depending close of the specific round, depending on the league age. Manager option on the league age. Manager option takes priority over any other option.takes priority over any other option.

Option 4 – Sons/Daughters Option 4 – Sons/Daughters of Coachesof Coaches

A NEW coach shall not be appointed or approved until A NEW coach shall not be appointed or approved until after the draft to avoid “Red Shirting” of players after the draft to avoid “Red Shirting” of players through selective coach appointments. A returning through selective coach appointments. A returning coach, through the manager, may exercise an option coach, through the manager, may exercise an option in writing to the Player Agent provided:in writing to the Player Agent provided:

(A)(A) The coach has served as a manager or coach (at any The coach has served as a manager or coach (at any level) for the past two years AND;level) for the past two years AND;

(B)(B) The coach is returning to the SAME Major League team as The coach is returning to the SAME Major League team as last year.last year.

Important: In order for a manager to exercise this Important: In order for a manager to exercise this option, the coach must qualify under BOTH conditions option, the coach must qualify under BOTH conditions above.above.Note 2: Not available for Plan B draft, since no players Note 2: Not available for Plan B draft, since no players are returning to a particular team. are returning to a particular team. (Ops. Manual, pg 63)(Ops. Manual, pg 63)

Option Draft RoundsOption Draft Rounds

Draft Round Little League Juniors

3 12 14

4 11 13

5 9-10

Player Selections – Existing TeamsPlayer Selections – Existing Teams

Only one of three types of player selection Only one of three types of player selection systems may be used.systems may be used.

Is to be used only when ALL of the SAME Is to be used only when ALL of the SAME teams are returning.teams are returning.

If increasing teams, expansion one of the If increasing teams, expansion one of the expansion methods may be used OR Plan expansion methods may be used OR Plan B.B.

If decreasing teams, one of the methods in If decreasing teams, one of the methods in decreasing teams may be used OR Plan B.decreasing teams may be used OR Plan B.

Plan APlan A

For explanation, there are 5 teamsFor explanation, there are 5 teams Round 1Round 1

55thth Place team manager selects first player Place team manager selects first player 44thth Place team manager selects second player Place team manager selects second player 33rdrd Place team manager selects third player Place team manager selects third player 22ndnd Place team manager selects fourth player Place team manager selects fourth player 11stst Place team manager selects fifth player Place team manager selects fifth player

Round 2 Round 2 Starts again with 5Starts again with 5thth Place team manager, and Place team manager, and

so on.so on.

Plan A-Bonus RoundPlan A-Bonus Round

Note: No Manager may select more than 8 Note: No Manager may select more than 8 players in the SAME age level.players in the SAME age level.

Each manager requiring eight or more Each manager requiring eight or more players prior to the draft to complete the players prior to the draft to complete the roster will be allowed ONE bonus pick at roster will be allowed ONE bonus pick at the completion of round four. If more than the completion of round four. If more than one manger is allowed bonus picks under one manger is allowed bonus picks under this section, the order will be identical to this section, the order will be identical to that being followed in the draft.that being followed in the draft.

Example – Plan A Example – Plan A

Five Teams – 12 players per teamFive Teams – 12 players per team Angels have 4 returning playersAngels have 4 returning players

Need 8 players to fill the team – bonus pickNeed 8 players to fill the team – bonus pick Braves have 5 retuning playersBraves have 5 retuning players Dbacks have 7 returning playersDbacks have 7 returning players Rays have 4 returning playersRays have 4 returning players

Need 8 players to fill the team – bonus pickNeed 8 players to fill the team – bonus pick Reds have 6 returning playersReds have 6 returning players

Plan APlan A

Plan A

Rounds Angels Braves Dbacks Rays Reds Option Rounds

1 1 2 3 4 5

2 6 7 8 9 10

3 11 12 13 14 15 12 YO M/C

4 16 17 18 19 20 11 YO M/C

Bonus 21 22

5 23 24 25 26 27 9-10 YO M/C

6 28 29 10 30 31

7 32 33 11 34 21

8 35 5 12 36 22

9 1 6 13 17 23

10 2 7 14 18 24

11 3 8 15 19 25

12 4 9 16 20 26

Plan BPlan B

The Draft is conducted in two parts.The Draft is conducted in two parts. First part includes players who:First part includes players who:

Are returning from a Major team, AND;Are returning from a Major team, AND; Who have registered for the current season.Who have registered for the current season.

First part MUST be completed before second part of First part MUST be completed before second part of the draft and all returning players MUST be drafted. the draft and all returning players MUST be drafted. Managers are NOT permitted to waive a draft Managers are NOT permitted to waive a draft choice.choice.

The second part includes all players who are eligible The second part includes all players who are eligible for selection and have attended the required try-out for selection and have attended the required try-out session or the board has approved the reason for session or the board has approved the reason for failure to attend all of the draft selections.failure to attend all of the draft selections.

Plan BPlan B

Draft order is still the reverse order Draft order is still the reverse order of the previous season.of the previous season.

The order of the draft is “serpentine” The order of the draft is “serpentine” method.method.

For example, the last place team will For example, the last place team will have the 1have the 1stst, 10, 10thth, 11, 11thth, 20, 20thth, 21, 21stst, etc., etc.

Example: 5 teams, 26 Returning Example: 5 teams, 26 Returning Players, 12 players per team.Players, 12 players per team.

Plan B Plan B

Plan A

Rounds Angels Braves Dbacks Rays Reds Option Rounds

1 1 2 3 4 5

2 10 9 8 7 6

3 11 12 13 14 15 12 YO M/C

4 20 19 18 17 16 11 YO M/C

5 21 22 23 24 25 9-10 YO M/C

6 4 3 2 1 26

7 5 6 7 8 9

8 14 13 12 11 10 12 YO M/C

9 15 16 17 18 19 11 YO M/C

10 24 23 22 21 20 9-10 YO M/C

11 25 26 27 28 29

12 34 33 32 31 30

Plan BPlan B

Many of the leagues in D3 have changed to Many of the leagues in D3 have changed to using the Plan B draft.using the Plan B draft.

Prevents the new manager, drafting 10-11 Prevents the new manager, drafting 10-11 year olds, in hopes of “building” a team for year olds, in hopes of “building” a team for the future.the future.

Provides players with new coaching methods.Provides players with new coaching methods. And, was on the Congress Agenda in 2007 to And, was on the Congress Agenda in 2007 to

be the ONLY method. It did have a majority, be the ONLY method. It did have a majority, but failed the 2/3rds requirement.but failed the 2/3rds requirement.

Likely on the 2010 agenda, and may finally Likely on the 2010 agenda, and may finally pass.pass.

Plan C – Blind DraftPlan C – Blind Draft Step 1 – Decide the number of teams. Take Step 1 – Decide the number of teams. Take

the number of eligible 12 year olds that the number of eligible 12 year olds that signed up and divide by 8.signed up and divide by 8.

Step 2 – Each manager is assigned a team. Step 2 – Each manager is assigned a team. No 10 year olds should be placed on a team No 10 year olds should be placed on a team until all the eligible 11 and 12’s are given a until all the eligible 11 and 12’s are given a spot.spot.

Step 3 – All 12 year olds are placed in a hat Step 3 – All 12 year olds are placed in a hat and selected at random and placed on a and selected at random and placed on a roster.roster.

Step 4 – Same for 11 year olds.Step 4 – Same for 11 year olds. Step 5 – Same for 10 year olds, if positions Step 5 – Same for 10 year olds, if positions

available.available.

Expansion DraftExpansion Draft

Option 1 - It is desired if a league is Option 1 - It is desired if a league is expanding or reducing, the league use the expanding or reducing, the league use the Plan B draft method.Plan B draft method.

Option 2 – One team, each team gives up Option 2 – One team, each team gives up ONE 12 year old and ONE 11 year old. Two ONE 12 year old and ONE 11 year old. Two teams, two players from each age, etc. until teams, two players from each age, etc. until 8 players are reached. Then Plan A draft 8 players are reached. Then Plan A draft process will begin with new team(s) starting process will begin with new team(s) starting the process.the process.

Option 3 – New team(s) select from eligible Option 3 – New team(s) select from eligible players equal to the highest number of players equal to the highest number of returning players on another team.returning players on another team.

Option 4Option 4

Team with fewest players place one player Team with fewest players place one player into a pool and sets the key for the other into a pool and sets the key for the other teams.teams.

Team A – has 4 returning players – one Team A – has 4 returning players – one player in the pool.player in the pool.

Team B – has 5 returning players – two Team B – has 5 returning players – two players in the pool.players in the pool.

Team C – has six returning players, three Team C – has six returning players, three players in the pool.players in the pool.

New team selects players. Any players not New team selects players. Any players not selected return to their respective teams.selected return to their respective teams.

Team ReductionTeam Reduction

Board decides what team to be Board decides what team to be deleted.deleted.

All returning players affected All returning players affected reassigned in a preliminary draft reassigned in a preliminary draft (similar to Plan B – but in reverse (similar to Plan B – but in reverse order of finish)order of finish)

Once preliminary draft is complete, Once preliminary draft is complete, the regular draft starts.the regular draft starts.

Minors and Below Draft – Plan AMinors and Below Draft – Plan A

Managers draw numbers out of a hat Managers draw numbers out of a hat to determine draft rounds.to determine draft rounds.

Draft Method is a serpentine method.Draft Method is a serpentine method. 11stst choice will have rounds 1, 10, 11, choice will have rounds 1, 10, 11,

20, 21, etc.20, 21, etc.

Duration of TitleDuration of Title

Each player acquired SHALL, for the Each player acquired SHALL, for the duration of their Little League career, duration of their Little League career, be the property of the team and the be the property of the team and the league or division making the league or division making the acquisition, unless subsequently acquisition, unless subsequently traded or released.traded or released.

Exception: Plan B draft, Major Division Exception: Plan B draft, Major Division players MUST be drafted first.players MUST be drafted first.

TradingTrading

Following the draft, managers may trade Following the draft, managers may trade players until 14 days after the first players until 14 days after the first scheduled game. However, the board may scheduled game. However, the board may enact a policy, which is recommended to enact a policy, which is recommended to all D3 leagues, to not allow trades once all D3 leagues, to not allow trades once the managers leave the room on the night the managers leave the room on the night of the draft.of the draft.

ALL TRADED SHALL BE MADE THROUGH AND ALL TRADED SHALL BE MADE THROUGH AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PLAYER WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PLAYER AGENT.AGENT.

TradingTrading The following restrictions apply:The following restrictions apply:

1.1. MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS MAY NOT BE TRADED MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS MAY NOT BE TRADED FOR MAJOR DIVISION PLAYERS.FOR MAJOR DIVISION PLAYERS.

2.2. All trades must be player for player. Example, All trades must be player for player. Example, two players from one team for one player two players from one team for one player from another.from another.

3.3. Trades involving a player for draft choices ARE Trades involving a player for draft choices ARE NOT PERMITTED.NOT PERMITTED.

Player Agents MUST monitor any attempts Player Agents MUST monitor any attempts by managers to manipulate the system by managers to manipulate the system and thus create imbalance in the league. and thus create imbalance in the league. ALL TRADES MUST BE FOR JUSTIFIABLE ALL TRADES MUST BE FOR JUSTIFIABLE REASONS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.REASONS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.

Team Registration and Team Registration and Release of PlayersRelease of Players

5 days before the regular season, each 5 days before the regular season, each manager shall register with the Player manager shall register with the Player Agent the number of players.Agent the number of players.

During the season, the Player Agent MUST During the season, the Player Agent MUST monitor teams to ensure rosters are at the monitor teams to ensure rosters are at the proper level. Managers are REQUIRED to proper level. Managers are REQUIRED to inform the Player Agent if a player has inform the Player Agent if a player has been repeatedly absent. been repeatedly absent.

Failure to notify the Player Agent of a Failure to notify the Player Agent of a player’s repeated absence is cause for player’s repeated absence is cause for disciplinary action against the Manager.disciplinary action against the Manager.

RostersRosters The league must submit to Little League through The league must submit to Little League through

the Data Center, and the same file electronically the Data Center, and the same file electronically to the DA no later than 2 weeks after the first to the DA no later than 2 weeks after the first scheduled game.scheduled game. MUST include complete player informationMUST include complete player information

AddressAddress Date of BirthDate of Birth

Must include all appointed Managers AND Coaches.Must include all appointed Managers AND Coaches. This is the INSURANCE POLICY. A players, This is the INSURANCE POLICY. A players,

managers, coaches, board members injured and managers, coaches, board members injured and not on the rosters WILL NOT BE COVERED!not on the rosters WILL NOT BE COVERED!

Failure to submit rosters could result in the Failure to submit rosters could result in the league unable to participate in tournament play.league unable to participate in tournament play.

Failure to submit rosters to the DA could result in Failure to submit rosters to the DA could result in disqualification of participating in the TOC.disqualification of participating in the TOC.

ReplacementsReplacements

When a player is lost during the When a player is lost during the regular season for any of the following regular season for any of the following reasons:reasons: Moved to another city or state too distant Moved to another city or state too distant

to commute to practice or games;to commute to practice or games; Is injured and will not be able to return to Is injured and will not be able to return to

play within a reasonable period of time play within a reasonable period of time (board decides time).(board decides time).

Personal reasons to leave the team;Personal reasons to leave the team; Any other justifiable reason, reviewed and Any other justifiable reason, reviewed and

approved by the BOARD.approved by the BOARD.

ReplacementsReplacements The Manager SHALL PROMTLY advise the The Manager SHALL PROMTLY advise the

Player Agent. Player Agent. The Player Agent will advise the President and The Player Agent will advise the President and

the Board.the Board. If loss of the player is approved, the President If loss of the player is approved, the President

shall send a letter of release to the player and shall send a letter of release to the player and the parents stating the player is released.the parents stating the player is released.

This creates a legal opening for a This creates a legal opening for a replacement.replacement.

Failure by the manager to advise the Player Failure by the manager to advise the Player Agent of a player’s continued absence should Agent of a player’s continued absence should result in disciplinary action against the result in disciplinary action against the manager.manager.

Drafting a Player from the MinorsDrafting a Player from the Minors

Once an opening has occurred on a Major Once an opening has occurred on a Major team, the follow process MUST be followed, team, the follow process MUST be followed, after the Major player is released.after the Major player is released. The Player Agent provides the Manager with a The Player Agent provides the Manager with a

list of eligible players in the Minors.list of eligible players in the Minors. Manager selects 1 to 3 names.Manager selects 1 to 3 names. Player Agent ONLY contacts a player.Player Agent ONLY contacts a player. Player Agent asks the player:Player Agent asks the player:

““If given the opportunity to play in the Major Division, If given the opportunity to play in the Major Division, would you accept it?”would you accept it?”

If the player says no, it will not jeopardize later If the player says no, it will not jeopardize later eligibility.eligibility.

If the player says yes, assign him to the team.If the player says yes, assign him to the team.

Player Says “No to Assignment”Player Says “No to Assignment” If a player refuses and assignment, they are If a player refuses and assignment, they are

no longer eligible for the remainder of the no longer eligible for the remainder of the year to be selected to another major team. year to be selected to another major team. The board may also impose additional The board may also impose additional penalties. penalties.

The Manager or Coach of the Major team ARE The Manager or Coach of the Major team ARE NOT ALLOWED TO MAKE ANY CONTACT WITH NOT ALLOWED TO MAKE ANY CONTACT WITH A PLAYER UNTIL ASSIGNED BY THE PLAYER A PLAYER UNTIL ASSIGNED BY THE PLAYER AGENT.AGENT.

The players current coach may not contact The players current coach may not contact him at any time until after being reassigned. him at any time until after being reassigned.

Player Agent asks the PLAYER – NOT THE Player Agent asks the PLAYER – NOT THE PARENTS. You are not a Parent Agent.PARENTS. You are not a Parent Agent.

ViolationViolation

Manager can be disciplined if they Manager can be disciplined if they fail to go through the Player Agent fail to go through the Player Agent and contact the player or parents on and contact the player or parents on their own.their own. I have been on a board where we I have been on a board where we

removed a well respected manager for removed a well respected manager for such a violation.such a violation.

League could be in violation of their League could be in violation of their charter in the event this happens.charter in the event this happens.

SchedulesSchedules

Practices and practice games may be Practices and practice games may be played up until the start of the season.played up until the start of the season.

Once the season begins, practice games Once the season begins, practice games are no longer allowed. are no longer allowed. (Reg. IX)(Reg. IX)

Board approves the schedules. Board approves the schedules. (Reg. VII(a))(Reg. VII(a))

When a league schedules two games on When a league schedules two games on the same field, the first game may have a the same field, the first game may have a time limit. time limit.

Major single games may NOT have a time Major single games may NOT have a time limit. limit. (Reg. VII (h))(Reg. VII (h))

Interleague PlayInterleague Play Interleague Application is for two to three leagues Interleague Application is for two to three leagues

with less than 10 teams combined.with less than 10 teams combined. It is to help leagues with LESS than 4 teams. It is to help leagues with LESS than 4 teams. Will not approve interleague play where all of the Will not approve interleague play where all of the

leagues have more than 4 or more teams. leagues have more than 4 or more teams. Will approve a situation where two or more have Will approve a situation where two or more have

less than 4, and one may have more than 4.less than 4, and one may have more than 4. May not exceed 10 teams.May not exceed 10 teams. Interleague MUST be approved by me BEFORE Interleague MUST be approved by me BEFORE

any meetings, schedules or discussions held.any meetings, schedules or discussions held. Failure to do so will mean the interleague is not Failure to do so will mean the interleague is not

approved and in violation of the charter.approved and in violation of the charter.

Combined League PlayCombined League Play

Combine League Play is for PLAYERS. Combine League Play is for PLAYERS. If up to three leagues do not have If up to three leagues do not have

enough players to fill one team.enough players to fill one team. If Players “Combined” from up to three If Players “Combined” from up to three

leagues can form one to four teams.leagues can form one to four teams. MUST be a COMMON DRAFT.MUST be a COMMON DRAFT. MAY NOT be a full team from ONE MAY NOT be a full team from ONE

league and left over players go onto league and left over players go onto another league’s team.another league’s team.

Combine League PlayCombine League Play

League A has 6 playersLeague A has 6 players League B has 8 playersLeague B has 8 players League C has 22 playersLeague C has 22 players

All 36 players have the same tryout time, All 36 players have the same tryout time, and drafted between the 3 possible teams.and drafted between the 3 possible teams.

CANNOT have League C form one team of CANNOT have League C form one team of 12, with the other 10 players joining up to 12, with the other 10 players joining up to make two teams from the other two make two teams from the other two leagues.leagues.

Tournaments-TOCTournaments-TOC Nancie Lane Tournament of ChampionsNancie Lane Tournament of Champions

Team MUST be the Major Division team with the best Team MUST be the Major Division team with the best REGULAR SEASON record, OR;REGULAR SEASON record, OR;

The winner of a First Half and Second Half game between The winner of a First Half and Second Half game between two teams.two teams.

Must be the same rostered players as the Regular Season.Must be the same rostered players as the Regular Season. If first place team unable to field a team, second place team If first place team unable to field a team, second place team

may be allowed.may be allowed. NOT ALLOWED are winners of an end-of-year tournament.NOT ALLOWED are winners of an end-of-year tournament. League President must attend 70% of District Meetings (or League President must attend 70% of District Meetings (or

send a representative).send a representative). League must have an approved ASAP plan with Little League must have an approved ASAP plan with Little

League by April 1League by April 1stst.. League may not have received a “Charter Violation” letter League may not have received a “Charter Violation” letter

from the District.from the District.

TournamentsTournaments

9-10 Year Old Baseball/Softball9-10 Year Old Baseball/Softball Players League age 9 or 10 in Minors or Majors.Players League age 9 or 10 in Minors or Majors. Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age.Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age. Must have Proof of Residency and live in the Must have Proof of Residency and live in the

boundaries.boundaries. Must have played no less than 60% of the Must have played no less than 60% of the

regular season games and does not include end-regular season games and does not include end-of-season games.of-season games.

Managers/Coaches may be from Minors or MajorsManagers/Coaches may be from Minors or Majors Regular season coaches MUST be on the team roster Regular season coaches MUST be on the team roster

submitted to Little League.submitted to Little League.


10-11 Year Old Baseball/Softball10-11 Year Old Baseball/Softball Players League age 10 or 11 in Minors or Majors.Players League age 10 or 11 in Minors or Majors. Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age.Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age. Must have Proof of Residency and live in the Must have Proof of Residency and live in the



Managers/Coaches may be from Minors or MajorsManagers/Coaches may be from Minors or Majors Regular season coaches MUST be on the team roster Regular season coaches MUST be on the team roster

submitted to Little Leaguesubmitted to Little League

TournamentsTournaments Little League (Majors) Baseball/SoftballLittle League (Majors) Baseball/Softball

Players League age 11 or 12 in the Majors Players League age 11 or 12 in the Majors Division only.Division only.

Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age.Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age. Must have Proof of Residency and live in the Must have Proof of Residency and live in the


regular season games and does not include regular season games and does not include end-of-season games.end-of-season games.

Managers/Coaches may be from the Majors Managers/Coaches may be from the Majors Division only.Division only.

Regular season coaches MUST be on the team roster Regular season coaches MUST be on the team roster submitted to Little Leaguesubmitted to Little League


Junior Division Baseball/SoftballJunior Division Baseball/Softball Players League age 13 or 14 in the Juniors or Players League age 13 or 14 in the Juniors or

Seniors.Seniors. Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age.Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age. Must have Proof of Residency and live in the Must have Proof of Residency and live in the



Managers/Coaches may be from Junior or Senior Managers/Coaches may be from Junior or Senior Division.Division.


TournamentsTournaments Senior Division Baseball/SoftballSenior Division Baseball/Softball

Players League age 14, 15 or 16 in the Senior Players League age 14, 15 or 16 in the Senior Division only.Division only.

Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age.Must have ORIGINAL Proof of Age. Must have Proof of Residency and live in the Must have Proof of Residency and live in the


regular season games and does not include regular season games and does not include end-of-season games.end-of-season games.

Managers/Coaches may be from the Senior Managers/Coaches may be from the Senior Division only.Division only.


Manager/Coach/Player SelectionsManager/Coach/Player Selections

Each league will determine the process to Each league will determine the process to select managers, coaches and players.select managers, coaches and players.

District, Region nor Little League will District, Region nor Little League will address any complaints or concerns from address any complaints or concerns from parents in regards to the selection parents in regards to the selection process.process.

However, it always has been a However, it always has been a recommendation on D3 that the players recommendation on D3 that the players vote on the managers, coaches and vote on the managers, coaches and players to represent them in All Stars.players to represent them in All Stars.

The leagues need to decide the process The leagues need to decide the process NOW! Not wait until June 1NOW! Not wait until June 1stst..

Announce/Practice/TryoutsAnnounce/Practice/Tryouts 9-10 Year Olds may not announce, 9-10 Year Olds may not announce,

Practice or Tryout until June 15Practice or Tryout until June 15thth OR two OR two weeks before the start of the tournament, weeks before the start of the tournament, whichever is earlier. whichever is earlier. (Pgs. T-5, T-8)(Pgs. T-5, T-8)

10-11 Year Olds may not announce, 10-11 Year Olds may not announce, Practice or Tryout until June 15Practice or Tryout until June 15thth OR two OR two weeks before the start of the tournament, weeks before the start of the tournament, whichever is earlier. whichever is earlier. (Pgs. T-5, T-8)(Pgs. T-5, T-8)

However, to ensure all 11 year olds will However, to ensure all 11 year olds will find out which team they have been find out which team they have been selected to at the same time, D3 will not selected to at the same time, D3 will not start any earlier than June 29start any earlier than June 29thth – so the – so the date is June 15date is June 15thth..

Player Agent and CertificationsPlayer Agent and Certifications

The Player Agent will assist the President in The Player Agent will assist the President in certifying that all of the tournament certifying that all of the tournament players:players: Have provided the Original Proof of Birth, and;Have provided the Original Proof of Birth, and; Three documents from one category each listed Three documents from one category each listed

on the Residency Eligibility Requirements.on the Residency Eligibility Requirements. If a player lives outside the boundaries, provide If a player lives outside the boundaries, provide

the APPROVED Regulation II (d) Waiver.the APPROVED Regulation II (d) Waiver. Once the President and Player Agent have Once the President and Player Agent have

verified the documents, they will sign the verified the documents, they will sign the Tournament Eligibility Affidavit that ALL of Tournament Eligibility Affidavit that ALL of the information is CORRECT.the information is CORRECT.

Player Agent and CertificationsPlayer Agent and Certifications

Any President or Player Agent found to Any President or Player Agent found to sign off on the affidavit, and it is found sign off on the affidavit, and it is found to be false information, they both may to be false information, they both may be removed from participating Little be removed from participating Little League – for LIFE. League – for LIFE.

I will not:I will not: Approve waivers two weeks after the start Approve waivers two weeks after the start

of your season, EVEN if they would have of your season, EVEN if they would have qualified.qualified.

Submit “Request for Waivers” after June Submit “Request for Waivers” after June 99th.th.

Training and DevelopmentTraining and Development Can begin after the Regular Season ends.Can begin after the Regular Season ends. May not be made up from Regular Season teams.May not be made up from Regular Season teams. Should be instructional – getting players ready for Should be instructional – getting players ready for

the next level of play.the next level of play. There are no standings, protected players.There are no standings, protected players. New (those who did not play in the spring) need New (those who did not play in the spring) need

to be added to the league’s rosters and names to be added to the league’s rosters and names submitted to LL.submitted to LL.

However, Regulations still must be followed:However, Regulations still must be followed: Live in the boundaries of the league,Live in the boundaries of the league, May not play teams outside of Little LeagueMay not play teams outside of Little League

Player AgentPlayer Agent

Have to always think with your head, not Have to always think with your head, not your heart.your heart.

Have to be strong to say NO.Have to be strong to say NO.Always refer to the book and don’t make Always refer to the book and don’t make

“exceptions.” You’ll lose track of the “exceptions.” You’ll lose track of the exceptions AND, while you may make a exceptions AND, while you may make a new friend, you will loose credibility.new friend, you will loose credibility.

If some one comes to you with an idea, and If some one comes to you with an idea, and the result, while it may appear to benefit a the result, while it may appear to benefit a player, actually benefits an adult – it player, actually benefits an adult – it probably isn’t a good idea.probably isn’t a good idea.

Documents

Arizona District Three Little League Baseball & Softball 2010 Player Agent Seminar