Leominster Lassie League 2017 Coaches' Responsibilities & Game ...
Leominster Lassie League 2017 Coaches’ Responsibilities & Game Rules 1. Mandatory Meetings - Coaches are expected to attend monthly League meetings during the season (January – June). If they cannot attend it is expected that an assistant coach will attend in their place. This is important so coaches are aware of what is going on in the league and so they can be present for discussions about changes or new ideas for the league. During the off season meetings are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged.
2. An Adult coach plus 1 other person (parent or player) must not leave the field until "ALL PLAYERS" have left their practice or game.
3. All volunteers/ coaches must be CORI cleared. No one who is not CORI cleared may be on the field with the players. 4. Teams will be made up of 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. 5. Coaches are responsible for cleaning the dugout and surrounding areas after each practice, emptying the barrel from inside the dugouts into the large barrel outside the fence. Coaches need to rake around the pitcher’s mound, bases, and around home plate, lock the gates, equipment room, bathrooms, and field box after their practice or game before leaving the complex.
6. All players must wear matching uniforms. Players must wear appropriate footwear and league issued shirts. When wearing shorts, players must also wear sliding shorts underneath for their safety. (except in the Women’s division) Yoga style pants are not allowed. Players not following the uniform rule will not be allowed to play. Metal cleats are not allowed.
7. Coaches are encouraged to take time to teach their players how to slide in all divisions. The league has purchased sliding mats for each division to assist with this during practices. They are located in the gray boxes.
8. Intermediate and Minor coaches must submit a list of at least 2 players or more who are skilled and comfortable being called up to the next division to fill in on a team. This must be discussed with player and parent prior to listing them on the Call Up list. Please include player’s name, common position played, parent’s name, phone and email. Please give this information to the Player Agent no later than 1 week after the season begins. This list will be provided to all coaches. If your team has less than 10 players for a game, you may pick players from the “call up “list in the immediate lower division. Coaches should communicate with their players and prepare in advance if they need to utilize the Call Up list. Players who are called up from a lower division cannot play more innings than the least amount played by any of your regular roster players. The call up player must be last on the batting line up.
Game Rules Home team is responsible for: A. Getting & returning helmets for your team B. Getting the bases for your field C. Raking home plate and the pitcher’s mound after the game D. After the game coach is responsible for emptying the small trash barrel from the dugout into the large blue barrel outside of the field. E. *Home team will schedule 1 parent volunteer to work the concession stand from 5:30-8. On Sundays they will begin 30 minutes prior to their game time and until the game is over.* Visiting team is responsible for: A. Getting & returning helmets for your team B. Lining the field: Foul lines, Batters Boxes and Pitchers Circle. This must be done prior to the start of the game and not delay the start of the game. C. After the game coach is responsible for emptying the small trash barrel from the dugout into the large blue barrel outside of the field *On Sundays, the first games of the day will get the bases and the team with the last game of the day will return the bases and lock up. *Home team coach will text / email the final score to the player agent, Don Hofer 978-580-8859 / [email protected] at the completion of the game. 1. Pitching distances Instructional coaches may adjust their pitching distance as needed. Women’s: 50 feet Majors: 43 feet Minors: 40 feet Intermediate & Instructional: 35 feet 2. All players under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet with a face guard while batting, on deck, or coaching the bases. Girls playing infield are STRONGLY encouraged to wear a face guard (mask). Visible jewelry is not allowed. Jewelry may be taped or covered with a Band-Aid and must remain on for the duration of the game. 3. All divisions can start a game with a minimum of 5 players and must use a continuous batting order. 4.
There will be NO FORFEITS, If a coach feels a game cannot be played they will immediately discuss the matter with the Player Agent or President of the League.
5. Major Division can field 9 fielders, minors and intermediate can have 10 fielders. 6. All teams should encourage players to play in the infield for at least one inning during each game. This will allow all players to strengthen their skills. 7. In Intermediate pitchers cannot pitch more than 3 innings per game. In Minors & Majors pitchers cannot pitch more than 4 innings per game. This will allow for all pitchers on the team to develop their skills during the season. 8. Instructional Division will have all players that are present bat and all players will play in the field. 9. Major, Minor, and Intermediate divisions, all players must play a minimum of 2 innings in the field.
10. Visiting team will have the infield practice from 15 minutes to 10 minutes prior to game time and the home team will have infield practice from 10 minutes to 5 minutes prior to game time. On Sundays, infield practice may not be allowed if games are running late. 11. Game Length Major - 7 innings with regulation at 4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead and 5 complete innings if home team is behind. Sundays no new inning after 1 hour 40 minutes, weekdays no limit. Minor - 7 innings with regulation at 4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead and 5 complete innings if home team is behind. Sundays no new inning after 1 hour 40 minutes, weekdays no limit. Intermediate - 6 innings with regulation at 4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead and 5 complete innings if home team is behind. Weekdays there will be a 1 hour 30 minute time limit on all games and on Sundays a 2 hour time limit. Instructional - One hour minimum game. Both teams must get equal at bats and both teams will agree on the end of the game. 12. Number of runs per inning: Majors and Minors - 5 runs per inning, except for the last inning being determined by both coaches at the top of the inning will be unlimited runs. Intermediate - 4 runs per inning, except for the last inning being determined by both coaches at the top of the inning will be unlimited runs. Instructional- scores will not be kept. Outs will be recorded but runs will not be counted. Exception - On a Home run OVER the fence, a team will be allowed to score more than the maximum number of runs (all runs count). 13. Mercy Rule: Straight ASA - 15 runs after 3 complete innings / 12 runs after 4 innings / 8 runs after 5 innings Majors & Minors - If a team is ahead by 8 runs or more then they will no longer be allowed to steal.* Intermediate - If a team is ahead by 6 runs or more then they will no longer be allowed to steal.* *If a player steals, time out will be called and the players will be sent back. 14. Only the President or Player Agent can cancel games. Teams may not cancel games on their own. a. For inclement weather, the call will be made to Coaches by 5:00 pm on weeknights and 11:00 am for Sundays. A team will forfeit if a game is not cancelled and the team(s) does not show up. Make up games will be scheduled as soon as possible. b. Teams may not cancel games on their own for any reason or switch game time slots without prior approval from the President or Player Agent.
15. Bunting and stealing are allowed in the Major, Minor, and Intermediate Divisions. Majors - will use straight ASA stealing rules
Minors - runners can steal all bases Drop 3rd strike will be in effect Runners may only steal 1 base at a time, not advancing on an over throw Runners can leave the base after the ball is released from the pitcher’s hand All other ASA rules apply Intermediate - will use the following stealing rule: Runners cannot leave until the ball crosses home plate Runners may only steal third base and cannot steal second or Home Runners cannot advance another base on any over throw to a base Should the runner continue to steal bases and reach the next base safely, time will be called and the runner will be returned to the previous base Dropped third strike rule and continuous walk are not in effect 16. Infield fly rule will not apply to the Intermediate division. 17. Sliding - Base runners are strongly encouraged to slide on a play at all bases other than 1st to avoid contact. 18. All other ASA Rules will apply.
Lassie League Complex Rules 2017 1. Per Leominster City Ordinance: Alcohol and Smoking of Cigarettes, Marijuana or use of any vape or electronic smoking device is NOT allowed anywhere on city property. This means the entire Lassie Complex
2. Per Leominster City Ordinance: There is No Parking in the Fire Lane that runs on the grass side of field 3. Coaches on Field 3 must take notice and assist to ensure that this lane remains free from vehicles to ensure clear passage way.
3. No GUM allowed in the dugouts! 4. Everyone will encourage good sportsmanship in both players and spectators. This would include appropriate cheering for their team however discourage inappropriate cheering, booing, yelling or use of air horns to distract the other team
2. An Adult coach plus 1 other person (parent or player) must not leave the field until "ALL PLAYERS" have left their practice or game.
3. All volunteers/ coaches must be CORI cleared. No one who is not CORI cleared may be on the field with the players. 4. Teams will be made up of 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. 5. Coaches are responsible for cleaning the dugout and surrounding areas after each practice, emptying the barrel from inside the dugouts into the large barrel outside the fence. Coaches need to rake around the pitcher’s mound, bases, and around home plate, lock the gates, equipment room, bathrooms, and field box after their practice or game before leaving the complex.
6. All players must wear matching uniforms. Players must wear appropriate footwear and league issued shirts. When wearing shorts, players must also wear sliding shorts underneath for their safety. (except in the Women’s division) Yoga style pants are not allowed. Players not following the uniform rule will not be allowed to play. Metal cleats are not allowed.
7. Coaches are encouraged to take time to teach their players how to slide in all divisions. The league has purchased sliding mats for each division to assist with this during practices. They are located in the gray boxes.
8. Intermediate and Minor coaches must submit a list of at least 2 players or more who are skilled and comfortable being called up to the next division to fill in on a team. This must be discussed with player and parent prior to listing them on the Call Up list. Please include player’s name, common position played, parent’s name, phone and email. Please give this information to the Player Agent no later than 1 week after the season begins. This list will be provided to all coaches. If your team has less than 10 players for a game, you may pick players from the “call up “list in the immediate lower division. Coaches should communicate with their players and prepare in advance if they need to utilize the Call Up list. Players who are called up from a lower division cannot play more innings than the least amount played by any of your regular roster players. The call up player must be last on the batting line up.
Game Rules Home team is responsible for: A. Getting & returning helmets for your team B. Getting the bases for your field C. Raking home plate and the pitcher’s mound after the game D. After the game coach is responsible for emptying the small trash barrel from the dugout into the large blue barrel outside of the field. E. *Home team will schedule 1 parent volunteer to work the concession stand from 5:30-8. On Sundays they will begin 30 minutes prior to their game time and until the game is over.* Visiting team is responsible for: A. Getting & returning helmets for your team B. Lining the field: Foul lines, Batters Boxes and Pitchers Circle. This must be done prior to the start of the game and not delay the start of the game. C. After the game coach is responsible for emptying the small trash barrel from the dugout into the large blue barrel outside of the field *On Sundays, the first games of the day will get the bases and the team with the last game of the day will return the bases and lock up. *Home team coach will text / email the final score to the player agent, Don Hofer 978-580-8859 / [email protected] at the completion of the game. 1. Pitching distances Instructional coaches may adjust their pitching distance as needed. Women’s: 50 feet Majors: 43 feet Minors: 40 feet Intermediate & Instructional: 35 feet 2. All players under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet with a face guard while batting, on deck, or coaching the bases. Girls playing infield are STRONGLY encouraged to wear a face guard (mask). Visible jewelry is not allowed. Jewelry may be taped or covered with a Band-Aid and must remain on for the duration of the game. 3. All divisions can start a game with a minimum of 5 players and must use a continuous batting order. 4.
There will be NO FORFEITS, If a coach feels a game cannot be played they will immediately discuss the matter with the Player Agent or President of the League.
5. Major Division can field 9 fielders, minors and intermediate can have 10 fielders. 6. All teams should encourage players to play in the infield for at least one inning during each game. This will allow all players to strengthen their skills. 7. In Intermediate pitchers cannot pitch more than 3 innings per game. In Minors & Majors pitchers cannot pitch more than 4 innings per game. This will allow for all pitchers on the team to develop their skills during the season. 8. Instructional Division will have all players that are present bat and all players will play in the field. 9. Major, Minor, and Intermediate divisions, all players must play a minimum of 2 innings in the field.
10. Visiting team will have the infield practice from 15 minutes to 10 minutes prior to game time and the home team will have infield practice from 10 minutes to 5 minutes prior to game time. On Sundays, infield practice may not be allowed if games are running late. 11. Game Length Major - 7 innings with regulation at 4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead and 5 complete innings if home team is behind. Sundays no new inning after 1 hour 40 minutes, weekdays no limit. Minor - 7 innings with regulation at 4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead and 5 complete innings if home team is behind. Sundays no new inning after 1 hour 40 minutes, weekdays no limit. Intermediate - 6 innings with regulation at 4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead and 5 complete innings if home team is behind. Weekdays there will be a 1 hour 30 minute time limit on all games and on Sundays a 2 hour time limit. Instructional - One hour minimum game. Both teams must get equal at bats and both teams will agree on the end of the game. 12. Number of runs per inning: Majors and Minors - 5 runs per inning, except for the last inning being determined by both coaches at the top of the inning will be unlimited runs. Intermediate - 4 runs per inning, except for the last inning being determined by both coaches at the top of the inning will be unlimited runs. Instructional- scores will not be kept. Outs will be recorded but runs will not be counted. Exception - On a Home run OVER the fence, a team will be allowed to score more than the maximum number of runs (all runs count). 13. Mercy Rule: Straight ASA - 15 runs after 3 complete innings / 12 runs after 4 innings / 8 runs after 5 innings Majors & Minors - If a team is ahead by 8 runs or more then they will no longer be allowed to steal.* Intermediate - If a team is ahead by 6 runs or more then they will no longer be allowed to steal.* *If a player steals, time out will be called and the players will be sent back. 14. Only the President or Player Agent can cancel games. Teams may not cancel games on their own. a. For inclement weather, the call will be made to Coaches by 5:00 pm on weeknights and 11:00 am for Sundays. A team will forfeit if a game is not cancelled and the team(s) does not show up. Make up games will be scheduled as soon as possible. b. Teams may not cancel games on their own for any reason or switch game time slots without prior approval from the President or Player Agent.
15. Bunting and stealing are allowed in the Major, Minor, and Intermediate Divisions. Majors - will use straight ASA stealing rules
Minors - runners can steal all bases Drop 3rd strike will be in effect Runners may only steal 1 base at a time, not advancing on an over throw Runners can leave the base after the ball is released from the pitcher’s hand All other ASA rules apply Intermediate - will use the following stealing rule: Runners cannot leave until the ball crosses home plate Runners may only steal third base and cannot steal second or Home Runners cannot advance another base on any over throw to a base Should the runner continue to steal bases and reach the next base safely, time will be called and the runner will be returned to the previous base Dropped third strike rule and continuous walk are not in effect 16. Infield fly rule will not apply to the Intermediate division. 17. Sliding - Base runners are strongly encouraged to slide on a play at all bases other than 1st to avoid contact. 18. All other ASA Rules will apply.
Lassie League Complex Rules 2017 1. Per Leominster City Ordinance: Alcohol and Smoking of Cigarettes, Marijuana or use of any vape or electronic smoking device is NOT allowed anywhere on city property. This means the entire Lassie Complex
2. Per Leominster City Ordinance: There is No Parking in the Fire Lane that runs on the grass side of field 3. Coaches on Field 3 must take notice and assist to ensure that this lane remains free from vehicles to ensure clear passage way.
3. No GUM allowed in the dugouts! 4. Everyone will encourage good sportsmanship in both players and spectators. This would include appropriate cheering for their team however discourage inappropriate cheering, booing, yelling or use of air horns to distract the other team
