Arcadia Girls Softball Association
Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) These AALL Local Rules were approved by the Board of Directors of Arcadia American Little League (“AALL”) for the 2015 Season. Consistent with the Little League Rules, these Local Rules must be adopted annually by the AALL Board. I.
BASEBALL ORGANIZATION AND RULES A.
Baseball Rules. These Local Rules supplement Little League International Rules (“LL Rules”) and are designed and intended to set forth local rules unique to AALL. These Local Rules do not supplant the LL Rules. In the event these rules, or any portion thereof, conflict with the LL Rules, the LL Rules shall govern.
B.
League Organization. AALL shall consist of the following divisions: 1.
T-Ball: 5 through 7 year olds. (a) Rules of Play. T-Ball games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein. In the AALL T-Ball division, scores are not kept and outs are not recorded. Each game consists of 3 full innings in which all members of the team at bat take a turn at bat in each half inning. Batters and runners may not advance more than one base at a time except for the last batter in each inning, and the runners on base when the last batter comes to bat, all of whom shall be allowed to advance all the way to home plate.
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Prep/Machine Pitch: 7 through 10 year olds, depending on individual skill level as determined by player evaluation and team draft. (a) Rules of Play. Prep/Machine Pitch division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein and by the Prep/Machine Pitch Division Rules of Play provided to each manager prior to the beginning of the season. AALL utilizes a continuous batting in order in which all players in the lineup bat regardless of whether they are playing in the field when it is their turn in the batting order. During regular season play, scores are not kept and umpires are not provided. Outs, however, are recorded. Each half inning ends if three outs are recorded or five runs are scored, whichever occurs first. In the AALL Year End Tournament, an umpire is provided and scores are kept.
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Minors: 7 through 11 year olds, depending on individual skill level as determined through player evaluation and team draft. In rare cases, and upon approval as required under Little League Rules, 12 year olds Page 1 of 8
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Majors: 9 through 12 year olds, depending on individual skill level as determined through player evaluation and team draft. (a)
5.
Rules of Play. Major division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein. AALL utilizes a continuous batting in order in which all players in the lineup bat regardless of whether they are playing in the field when it is their turn in the batting order. There is no limit on the number of runs that can be scored in any inning. There is no time limit, and all games must complete six full innings unless it is subject to the 10 run mercy rule set forth in the LL Rules or is otherwise terminated in accordance with the LL Rules.
Juniors: 13 through 14 year olds. (a)
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Rules of Play. Minor division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein. AALL utilizes a continuous batting in order in which all players in the lineup bat regardless of whether they are playing in the field when it is their turn in the batting order. No more than a maximum of 5 runs can be scored in any half inning. After four innings of play have been completed, there is no limit on the number of runs that can be scored in any full inning that begins more than 90 minutes after the official start of the game. These are referred to as “open” innings. No new full inning may begin more than 105 minutes after the official start of the game. All games, regardless of status, shall end 120 minutes after the official start of the game. The final score in any game that reaches this 2 hour drop dead time shall be determined in accordance with the LL Rules. Play in the Minors division is subject to the 10 run mercy rule set forth in the LL Rules.
Rules of Play. Junior division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein and the District 17 Interlock Rules agreed upon for that season by AALL and its interlock partners.
Seniors: 14 through 16 year olds. (a)
Rules of Play. Seniors division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein and the District 17 Interlock Rules agreed upon for that season by AALL and its interlock partners.
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Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) C.
League Size. The number of teams in each age level will be determined each year by the Board of Directors based on the number of players registered in each level. The Board anticipates the following number of teams for the 2015 Spring season: 3 Majors; 3 Minors; 5 Prep; and 4 T-ball.
D.
Size of Teams. Each team shall have the following number of players: 1. 2. 3. 4.
II.
T-Ball: minimum of 9 and maximum of 12 players. Prep: minimum of 11 and maximum of 13 players. Minors: 12 players. Majors: 12 players.
E.
Player Evaluations. Player evaluations shall take place on January 10, 2015 at Windsor Field commencing at 8:00 a.m. In the event of rain, player evaluations will be held the following day or on another date determined by the Board of Directors. All players that desire to play in the Prep, Minors or Majors divisions should participate in the player evaluations. Pursuant to Little League Rules, any 12 year old that fails to participate in player evaluations cannot be placed on a team. No player evaluations will be required for placement in the T-Ball division.
F.
Team Formation. Teams in each of the six divisions in AALL shall be selected as follows: 1. 2.
T-Ball: T-Ball coordinator shall randomly assign players to teams. Prep through Majors: In all divisions other than T-Ball, teams shall be formed through the draft procedure detailed in Section II, below. There is no carryover of players or teams from the previous season.
3.
Juniors through Seniors: Teams shall be formed through a draft procedure agreed upon by the President of AALL and SALL. There is no carryover of players or teams from the previous season.
DRAFT PROCEDURE. A.
Date of Drafts. In order to place players on each team in the Prep, Minors Majors, Juniors and Seniors divisions, a draft shall take place within ten (10) days of date of player evaluations. The Major division draft will occur first, followed by the Minor division draft and concluding with the Prep division draft. Each of these drafts shall occur on different nights. Juniors and Seniors drafts will be conducted at a time, date and place agreed upon by the Presidents of AALL and SALL.
B.
Attendance at Drafts. Drafts may be attended by only the following persons affiliated with AALL: President, Vice President, Player Agent, Registrar, and Managers of the teams in the division being drafted. Coaches and assistant Page 3 of 8
Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) coaches are not allowed unless the manager is unavailable and the assistant coaches’ attendance has been approved prior to the draft by the President, Vice-President and Player Agent. C.
Draft Process. Draft order shall be determined in advance of the draft by random draw. Each draft shall proceed in a snake fashion. For example, in a four team division, Team 1 shall have the first pick in the first round and the fourth pick in the second round, Team 2 shall have the second pick in the first round and third pick in the second round, Team 3 shall have the third pick in the first round and the second pick in the second round, and Team 4 shall have the fourth pick in the first round and first pick in the second round. The draft shall proceed in this fashion until all rosters have been filled.
D.
Children of Managers and Coaches. In the Prep and Minor divisions only, each Manager may select one Coach prior to the draft. The child/children of the Manager and, in the case of the Prep and Minor divisions, the Coach shall automatically be placed on the Manager/Coach’s team. Prior to commencement of the draft, all Managers shall attempt to agree on the appropriate draft round each child of a manager or coach would be drafted and each child shall be deemed selected by the Manager in said round. In the event of dispute regarding the appropriate draft round, final decisions shall be made by majority decision of the President, Vice President and Player Agent. Managers in the Majors division cannot select a Coach prior to the draft.
III. AALL REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS A.
Interleague Partners. The interleague play arrangements for each level of play will be made by the President, Vice President and Player Agent. The interleague arrangement for the upcoming season will be presented to the AALL Board for approval as early as possible, but in no event later than the January meeting immediately preceding the Spring Season.
B.
Schedule. Regular season play shall begin no earlier than February 21, 2015 and end no later May 21, 2015.
C.
AALL Year End Tournaments. In the Prep divisions, the regular season shall conclude with a double elimination tournament. Each tournament shall begin no later than May 11 and conclude no later May 21, 2015. The Majors and Minors eligibility for Year End Tournaments is discussed in the next section.
IV. POST-SEASON PLAY
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Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) A. DISTRICT 17 TOURNAMENTS. California District 17 sponsors four post season tournaments in each of the Minor, Major, Junior and Senior divisions. The Tournament of Champions is intended for the designated Champion from each of the leagues in the District 17. The City Tournament designed for the runner-up from each league. There is no City Tournament for Junior and Senior divisions. B. Majors and Minors Divisions first place and second place teams: The Majors and Minors division team will play a total of 20 games. Ten of each team’s games will be played in the first half of the season and ten games will be played in the second half of the season. If a team wins both the first and the second half, that team will be declared AALL’s first place team. If one team wins the first half and another team wins the second half, the first half winner and the second half winner will play in a one game playoff at the conclusion of the 20 game regular season. If two teams tie for the best record in one half, the first tiebreaker Is head-to-head record. The second tie-breaker is run differential in head to head games during that half. The third tie-breaker is runs allowed during that half. The fourth tie-breaker is runs scored during that half. The second place team will be any team that wins one half of the season but is not the first place team. If there is no such team, the second place team will be any team that finishes second in both halves of the season. If there is no such team either, then the second place team shall be decided by a one game playoff between the team that finishes second in the first half and the team that finishes second In the second half. If two teams tie for the second best record In one half, the first tiebreaker is head-to-head record. The second tie-breaker is run differential in head to head games during that half. The third tie-breaker is runs allowed during that half. The fourth tie-breaker is runs scored during that half.
C.
V.
TOC. AALL’s participants in the Tournament of Champions for the Minor and Major divisions shall be the first place team as determined above in paragraph B. D. CITY TOURNAMENT. AALL’s participants in the City Tournament for the Minor and Major divisions shall be the second place team as determined above in paragraph B.
TOURNAMENT (ALL-STAR) PLAY A.
DIVISIONS OF PLAY. AALL participates in the following 6 Tournament divisions: (1) 8-9 Year Olds; (2) 9-10 Year Olds; (3) 10-11 Year Olds; (4) 1112 Year Olds (also known as the “Little League Division”); (5) 13-14 Year Olds (also known as the “Juniors Division”); and (6) 14-16 Year Olds (also known as the “Seniors Division”).
B.
SELECTION OF MANAGERS. The All-Star manager(s) are determined by an All-Star Selection Committee, comprised of the AALL Board President, Vice President, and Player Agent, and are subject to approval by the Board. Criteria considered for selection includes, but is not limited to, team performance, conduct with players and parents during practices and games, Page 5 of 8
Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) who best represents the league, kids and city, experience and knowledge of the game and Little League All-Star play. Managers are not determined by who wins each division, although this factor is accorded great weight in the selection process. C.
SELECTION OF PLAYERS. All-star teams shall be selected as set forth below. Participation in all-stars is a privilege, not a right. Players who display poor sportsmanship or otherwise act in a manner that reflects poorly on themselves or AALL may not be eligible to participate in all-stars as determined by the All-Star Selection Committee. 1.
11-12 Year Old Team. Each player in the Major division shall be given the opportunity to vote by a written ballot for up to 8 players to make the All-Star team. Each manager in the Major division shall also vote for up to 8 players. One point is given for each player vote and three points are given for each manager vote. The 8 players receiving the most points from the player and manager balloting shall make the all-star team. The two players with the next highest point total from the manager’s ballots shall also make this team. The Manager of the 11-12 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 2, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 11-12 year old team shall have at least 12, and not more than 14, players.
2.
9-10 Year Old Team. Players for the 9-10 year old team are selected by the All-Star Selection Committee with input from the manager of the 910 year old team. The managers should collaborate with each other, President, Vice President and the Player Agent before making their individual selections. Each manager in the Majors and Minor division shall be given the opportunity to nominate players for inclusion on the 910 year old team. Any player who is nominated by all of the managers shall make the team. The All-Star Selection Committee shall select 10 players, including any player(s) nominated by all managers, for inclusion on the team. The Manager of the 9-10 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 3, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 9-10 year old team shall have at least 12, and not more than 14, players.
3.
10-11 Year Old Team. Players for the 10-11 year old team are selected next, again by the All-Star Selection Committee with input from the manager of the 10-11 year old team. Each manager in the Majors and Minors divisions shall be given the opportunity to nominate players for inclusion on the 10-11 year old team. Any player who is nominated by all of the managers shall make the team. The All-Star Selection Committee shall select 10 players, including any player(s) nominated by Page 6 of 8
Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) all managers, for inclusion on this team. The Manager of the 10-11 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 3, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 10-11 year old team shall have at least 13, and not more than 14, players. 4.
8-9 Year Old Team. Players for the 8-9 year old team are selected last, again by the All-Star Selection Committee with input from the manager of the 8-9 year old team. Each manager in the Minors and Prep division shall be given the opportunity to nominate players for inclusion on the 89 year old team. Any player who is nominated by all of the managers shall make the team. The All-Star Selection Committee shall select 10 players, including any player(s) nominated by all managers, for inclusion on the team. The Manager of the 8-9 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 3, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 8-9 year old team shall have at least 13, and not more than 14, players.
VI. VOLUNTEERS A.
AALL VOLUNTEERS. AALL is an all volunteer organization. Without the generosity of our volunteers, AALL would be unable to successfully run the league. AALL therefore encourages all parents and other interested adults to volunteer with the league.
B.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND CHECK. Little League rules mandate that all volunteers complete a volunteer application and pass a formal background check. Any person who will have direct contact with players in AALL, including any person who helps at practices or games, is required to complete the application and pass the background check. The confidentiality of the volunteer application and background check results are strictly maintained.
VII. DECORUM A.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY. AALL has a zero tolerance policy towards the following activities: 1.
Alcohol consumption or use of illegal narcotics by any player, parent, adult, coach, manager or other volunteer prior to, during, or immediately after any practices, games or other league sanctioned events.
2.
Abusive or derogatory language towards any player, manager, coach, umpire, league volunteer, or person in attendance at any practice, game or other league sanctioned event.
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Inappropriate contact or threatened contact towards any player, manager, coach, umpire, league volunteer, or person in attendance at any practice, game or other league sanctioned event.
TREATMENT OF PLAYERS. All adults, whether or not volunteers or otherwise associated with AALL, will treat players with dignity and respect at all times. AALL encourages cheering at all games and practices. However, derogatory or other comments or cheers directed towards any team or player are strictly forbidden.
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BASEBALL ORGANIZATION AND RULES A.
Baseball Rules. These Local Rules supplement Little League International Rules (“LL Rules”) and are designed and intended to set forth local rules unique to AALL. These Local Rules do not supplant the LL Rules. In the event these rules, or any portion thereof, conflict with the LL Rules, the LL Rules shall govern.
B.
League Organization. AALL shall consist of the following divisions: 1.
T-Ball: 5 through 7 year olds. (a) Rules of Play. T-Ball games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein. In the AALL T-Ball division, scores are not kept and outs are not recorded. Each game consists of 3 full innings in which all members of the team at bat take a turn at bat in each half inning. Batters and runners may not advance more than one base at a time except for the last batter in each inning, and the runners on base when the last batter comes to bat, all of whom shall be allowed to advance all the way to home plate.
2.
Prep/Machine Pitch: 7 through 10 year olds, depending on individual skill level as determined by player evaluation and team draft. (a) Rules of Play. Prep/Machine Pitch division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein and by the Prep/Machine Pitch Division Rules of Play provided to each manager prior to the beginning of the season. AALL utilizes a continuous batting in order in which all players in the lineup bat regardless of whether they are playing in the field when it is their turn in the batting order. During regular season play, scores are not kept and umpires are not provided. Outs, however, are recorded. Each half inning ends if three outs are recorded or five runs are scored, whichever occurs first. In the AALL Year End Tournament, an umpire is provided and scores are kept.
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Majors: 9 through 12 year olds, depending on individual skill level as determined through player evaluation and team draft. (a)
5.
Rules of Play. Major division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein. AALL utilizes a continuous batting in order in which all players in the lineup bat regardless of whether they are playing in the field when it is their turn in the batting order. There is no limit on the number of runs that can be scored in any inning. There is no time limit, and all games must complete six full innings unless it is subject to the 10 run mercy rule set forth in the LL Rules or is otherwise terminated in accordance with the LL Rules.
Juniors: 13 through 14 year olds. (a)
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Rules of Play. Minor division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein. AALL utilizes a continuous batting in order in which all players in the lineup bat regardless of whether they are playing in the field when it is their turn in the batting order. No more than a maximum of 5 runs can be scored in any half inning. After four innings of play have been completed, there is no limit on the number of runs that can be scored in any full inning that begins more than 90 minutes after the official start of the game. These are referred to as “open” innings. No new full inning may begin more than 105 minutes after the official start of the game. All games, regardless of status, shall end 120 minutes after the official start of the game. The final score in any game that reaches this 2 hour drop dead time shall be determined in accordance with the LL Rules. Play in the Minors division is subject to the 10 run mercy rule set forth in the LL Rules.
Rules of Play. Junior division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein and the District 17 Interlock Rules agreed upon for that season by AALL and its interlock partners.
Seniors: 14 through 16 year olds. (a)
Rules of Play. Seniors division games are governed by the LL Rules as supplemented herein and the District 17 Interlock Rules agreed upon for that season by AALL and its interlock partners.
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Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) C.
League Size. The number of teams in each age level will be determined each year by the Board of Directors based on the number of players registered in each level. The Board anticipates the following number of teams for the 2015 Spring season: 3 Majors; 3 Minors; 5 Prep; and 4 T-ball.
D.
Size of Teams. Each team shall have the following number of players: 1. 2. 3. 4.
II.
T-Ball: minimum of 9 and maximum of 12 players. Prep: minimum of 11 and maximum of 13 players. Minors: 12 players. Majors: 12 players.
E.
Player Evaluations. Player evaluations shall take place on January 10, 2015 at Windsor Field commencing at 8:00 a.m. In the event of rain, player evaluations will be held the following day or on another date determined by the Board of Directors. All players that desire to play in the Prep, Minors or Majors divisions should participate in the player evaluations. Pursuant to Little League Rules, any 12 year old that fails to participate in player evaluations cannot be placed on a team. No player evaluations will be required for placement in the T-Ball division.
F.
Team Formation. Teams in each of the six divisions in AALL shall be selected as follows: 1. 2.
T-Ball: T-Ball coordinator shall randomly assign players to teams. Prep through Majors: In all divisions other than T-Ball, teams shall be formed through the draft procedure detailed in Section II, below. There is no carryover of players or teams from the previous season.
3.
Juniors through Seniors: Teams shall be formed through a draft procedure agreed upon by the President of AALL and SALL. There is no carryover of players or teams from the previous season.
DRAFT PROCEDURE. A.
Date of Drafts. In order to place players on each team in the Prep, Minors Majors, Juniors and Seniors divisions, a draft shall take place within ten (10) days of date of player evaluations. The Major division draft will occur first, followed by the Minor division draft and concluding with the Prep division draft. Each of these drafts shall occur on different nights. Juniors and Seniors drafts will be conducted at a time, date and place agreed upon by the Presidents of AALL and SALL.
B.
Attendance at Drafts. Drafts may be attended by only the following persons affiliated with AALL: President, Vice President, Player Agent, Registrar, and Managers of the teams in the division being drafted. Coaches and assistant Page 3 of 8
Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) coaches are not allowed unless the manager is unavailable and the assistant coaches’ attendance has been approved prior to the draft by the President, Vice-President and Player Agent. C.
Draft Process. Draft order shall be determined in advance of the draft by random draw. Each draft shall proceed in a snake fashion. For example, in a four team division, Team 1 shall have the first pick in the first round and the fourth pick in the second round, Team 2 shall have the second pick in the first round and third pick in the second round, Team 3 shall have the third pick in the first round and the second pick in the second round, and Team 4 shall have the fourth pick in the first round and first pick in the second round. The draft shall proceed in this fashion until all rosters have been filled.
D.
Children of Managers and Coaches. In the Prep and Minor divisions only, each Manager may select one Coach prior to the draft. The child/children of the Manager and, in the case of the Prep and Minor divisions, the Coach shall automatically be placed on the Manager/Coach’s team. Prior to commencement of the draft, all Managers shall attempt to agree on the appropriate draft round each child of a manager or coach would be drafted and each child shall be deemed selected by the Manager in said round. In the event of dispute regarding the appropriate draft round, final decisions shall be made by majority decision of the President, Vice President and Player Agent. Managers in the Majors division cannot select a Coach prior to the draft.
III. AALL REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS A.
Interleague Partners. The interleague play arrangements for each level of play will be made by the President, Vice President and Player Agent. The interleague arrangement for the upcoming season will be presented to the AALL Board for approval as early as possible, but in no event later than the January meeting immediately preceding the Spring Season.
B.
Schedule. Regular season play shall begin no earlier than February 21, 2015 and end no later May 21, 2015.
C.
AALL Year End Tournaments. In the Prep divisions, the regular season shall conclude with a double elimination tournament. Each tournament shall begin no later than May 11 and conclude no later May 21, 2015. The Majors and Minors eligibility for Year End Tournaments is discussed in the next section.
IV. POST-SEASON PLAY
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Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) A. DISTRICT 17 TOURNAMENTS. California District 17 sponsors four post season tournaments in each of the Minor, Major, Junior and Senior divisions. The Tournament of Champions is intended for the designated Champion from each of the leagues in the District 17. The City Tournament designed for the runner-up from each league. There is no City Tournament for Junior and Senior divisions. B. Majors and Minors Divisions first place and second place teams: The Majors and Minors division team will play a total of 20 games. Ten of each team’s games will be played in the first half of the season and ten games will be played in the second half of the season. If a team wins both the first and the second half, that team will be declared AALL’s first place team. If one team wins the first half and another team wins the second half, the first half winner and the second half winner will play in a one game playoff at the conclusion of the 20 game regular season. If two teams tie for the best record in one half, the first tiebreaker Is head-to-head record. The second tie-breaker is run differential in head to head games during that half. The third tie-breaker is runs allowed during that half. The fourth tie-breaker is runs scored during that half. The second place team will be any team that wins one half of the season but is not the first place team. If there is no such team, the second place team will be any team that finishes second in both halves of the season. If there is no such team either, then the second place team shall be decided by a one game playoff between the team that finishes second in the first half and the team that finishes second In the second half. If two teams tie for the second best record In one half, the first tiebreaker is head-to-head record. The second tie-breaker is run differential in head to head games during that half. The third tie-breaker is runs allowed during that half. The fourth tie-breaker is runs scored during that half.
C.
V.
TOC. AALL’s participants in the Tournament of Champions for the Minor and Major divisions shall be the first place team as determined above in paragraph B. D. CITY TOURNAMENT. AALL’s participants in the City Tournament for the Minor and Major divisions shall be the second place team as determined above in paragraph B.
TOURNAMENT (ALL-STAR) PLAY A.
DIVISIONS OF PLAY. AALL participates in the following 6 Tournament divisions: (1) 8-9 Year Olds; (2) 9-10 Year Olds; (3) 10-11 Year Olds; (4) 1112 Year Olds (also known as the “Little League Division”); (5) 13-14 Year Olds (also known as the “Juniors Division”); and (6) 14-16 Year Olds (also known as the “Seniors Division”).
B.
SELECTION OF MANAGERS. The All-Star manager(s) are determined by an All-Star Selection Committee, comprised of the AALL Board President, Vice President, and Player Agent, and are subject to approval by the Board. Criteria considered for selection includes, but is not limited to, team performance, conduct with players and parents during practices and games, Page 5 of 8
Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) who best represents the league, kids and city, experience and knowledge of the game and Little League All-Star play. Managers are not determined by who wins each division, although this factor is accorded great weight in the selection process. C.
SELECTION OF PLAYERS. All-star teams shall be selected as set forth below. Participation in all-stars is a privilege, not a right. Players who display poor sportsmanship or otherwise act in a manner that reflects poorly on themselves or AALL may not be eligible to participate in all-stars as determined by the All-Star Selection Committee. 1.
11-12 Year Old Team. Each player in the Major division shall be given the opportunity to vote by a written ballot for up to 8 players to make the All-Star team. Each manager in the Major division shall also vote for up to 8 players. One point is given for each player vote and three points are given for each manager vote. The 8 players receiving the most points from the player and manager balloting shall make the all-star team. The two players with the next highest point total from the manager’s ballots shall also make this team. The Manager of the 11-12 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 2, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 11-12 year old team shall have at least 12, and not more than 14, players.
2.
9-10 Year Old Team. Players for the 9-10 year old team are selected by the All-Star Selection Committee with input from the manager of the 910 year old team. The managers should collaborate with each other, President, Vice President and the Player Agent before making their individual selections. Each manager in the Majors and Minor division shall be given the opportunity to nominate players for inclusion on the 910 year old team. Any player who is nominated by all of the managers shall make the team. The All-Star Selection Committee shall select 10 players, including any player(s) nominated by all managers, for inclusion on the team. The Manager of the 9-10 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 3, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 9-10 year old team shall have at least 12, and not more than 14, players.
3.
10-11 Year Old Team. Players for the 10-11 year old team are selected next, again by the All-Star Selection Committee with input from the manager of the 10-11 year old team. Each manager in the Majors and Minors divisions shall be given the opportunity to nominate players for inclusion on the 10-11 year old team. Any player who is nominated by all of the managers shall make the team. The All-Star Selection Committee shall select 10 players, including any player(s) nominated by Page 6 of 8
Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) all managers, for inclusion on this team. The Manager of the 10-11 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 3, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 10-11 year old team shall have at least 13, and not more than 14, players. 4.
8-9 Year Old Team. Players for the 8-9 year old team are selected last, again by the All-Star Selection Committee with input from the manager of the 8-9 year old team. Each manager in the Minors and Prep division shall be given the opportunity to nominate players for inclusion on the 89 year old team. Any player who is nominated by all of the managers shall make the team. The All-Star Selection Committee shall select 10 players, including any player(s) nominated by all managers, for inclusion on the team. The Manager of the 8-9 year old team, at his discretion, shall pick at least 3, but not more than 4, additional players to complete the roster. The 8-9 year old team shall have at least 13, and not more than 14, players.
VI. VOLUNTEERS A.
AALL VOLUNTEERS. AALL is an all volunteer organization. Without the generosity of our volunteers, AALL would be unable to successfully run the league. AALL therefore encourages all parents and other interested adults to volunteer with the league.
B.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND CHECK. Little League rules mandate that all volunteers complete a volunteer application and pass a formal background check. Any person who will have direct contact with players in AALL, including any person who helps at practices or games, is required to complete the application and pass the background check. The confidentiality of the volunteer application and background check results are strictly maintained.
VII. DECORUM A.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY. AALL has a zero tolerance policy towards the following activities: 1.
Alcohol consumption or use of illegal narcotics by any player, parent, adult, coach, manager or other volunteer prior to, during, or immediately after any practices, games or other league sanctioned events.
2.
Abusive or derogatory language towards any player, manager, coach, umpire, league volunteer, or person in attendance at any practice, game or other league sanctioned event.
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Arcadia American Little League Local Rules (Adopted February 2015) 3.
B.
Inappropriate contact or threatened contact towards any player, manager, coach, umpire, league volunteer, or person in attendance at any practice, game or other league sanctioned event.
TREATMENT OF PLAYERS. All adults, whether or not volunteers or otherwise associated with AALL, will treat players with dignity and respect at all times. AALL encourages cheering at all games and practices. However, derogatory or other comments or cheers directed towards any team or player are strictly forbidden.
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