Rules
TIME LIMIT
- 8/9 Year-old league
- No inning to start after one and half hours, unless game is tied
- 10/11 Year-old league
- No inning to start after one and half hours, unless game is tied
PITCHING
- For ALL leagues, if a pitcher walks four consecutive batters, in one inning, that pitcher must be replaced.
- For number of pitchers allowed, please see local rules.
- A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game cannot play the catcher position for the remainder of that day.
- If a player catches more than 3 innings, the player is not allowed to pitch.
- The home team has the official pitch count sheet. It is to be signed by BOTH managers after the game and brought to the concession stand.
Pitching With Double Headers
- If a pitcher throws 20 or less pitches in game one, said player may pitch in game two, to the daily maximum pitch count.
- If a player throws more than 20 pitches in game one, said player may NOT pitch in the second game.
- If a player catches more than 3 innings in game one, said player may pitch in the second game.
BASE STEALING/PASSED BALLS
8/9 Year-old League
- Base stealing is permitted, only second and third bases.
- Base runner can only score from third on a batted ball or bases loaded walk.
11/12 Year-old League
- Runners can advance at their own risk to any base.
- Stealing of home is permissible.
Dropped Third Strike
- Only applies to the 10/11 year-old league.
BATTING ORDER
- There will be a continuous batting order for both leagues.
- 8/9 year-old league
- Teams are only allowed to score 5 runs an inning in the first four (4) innings of a game.
SUBTITUTIONS
- There will be free substitution for both leagues.
- Once a player is removed as a pitcher, that player may not pitch again in that game.
- If a player is removed from the catcher position, re-enters as a catcher and you want this player to pitch, this player cannot catch more than 3 total innings.
- If a player catches then pitches and throws more than 41 pitches, that player may not re-enter the catcher’s position.
COACHES
- Any person assisting the team, on the field, for practice and/or game, must be registered.
EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS
- All manager, coaches, and players must be in complete uniform in order to participate in the game. See local rules.
- No flip-flops are allowed to be worn on the field or in the dugout by players, managers, or coaches.
- Only league issued wood bats are allowed for the 10/11 year-old league.
- Only Little League approved metal bats with the USA stamp are permitted. The barrel may be 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Only league issued batting helmets are to be used.