"Local Rules" are those rules enacted annually by a local Little League referring to operations not covered in the Official Regulations and Playing Rules and the local league's constitution. A league's Local Rules include the local board's procedures for selection of Tournament Teams (All Stars), specific ground rules for various divisions (such as whether or not the 10-run rule will be used), and much more. A league's Local Rules document expires and must be renewed annually.

Mukilteo Little League's 2012 Local Rules for Baseball:

A. LEAGUE ORGANIZATION

B. APPOINTED SELECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

C. PLAYER SELECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

D. DRAFT SELECTION SYSTEM

E. MANAGING/COACHING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

F. PLAYING RULES

G. GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL DIVISIONS

H. SAFETY

I. LEAGUE CHAMPIONS AND TOURNAMENT REPRESENTATION

J. PLAYING RULES FOR SEASON-ENDING TOURNAMENTS

K. LEAGUE REPRESENTATION TO DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS

L. ALL STAR MANAGER

M. ALL STAR TEAM SELECTION

Appendix A: League Organization

ALL STAR AGREEMENT

Revision History

The objective of Mukilteo Little League shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority, so that they may be well-adjusted, stronger and happier children, and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens. To achieve this objective, Mukilteo Little League will provide a supervised program under the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Inc. All Directors, Officers and members shall bear in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or winning of games is of secondary importance to the molding of future citizens.

Note: Local rules apply only when the official rules of Little League Baseball, Inc. do not address a specific or unique characteristic of Mukilteo Little League play. No part of the local rules can supersedes any Little League rule, regulation, or policy.

A. LEAGUE ORGANIZATION

1. Mukilteo Little League (MLL) shall serve youth baseball and softball players living within the boundaries of the Mukilteo School District.

2. The management of the property and affairs of Mukilteo Little League shall be under the operation and direction of a single Board of Directors according to the Constitution and By-Laws of the League.

3. Mukilteo Little League shall be divided into Baseball, Softball, and Challenger divisions. Unless so noted, local rules will apply in all divisions.

i. Baseball and Softball will be divided into the following divisions: Big League, Senior League, Junior League, Little League (Major and Minor/Farm divisions), Rookie League, and T-Ball.

1. Big League will operate through the Washington District One Director. League ages 16 through 18 are eligible to play. A minimum of fourteen (14) player registrations is required to operate this division.

2. Senior League will be comprised of as many teams necessary to accommodate registered players aged 15 and 16. Players age 14 can play in the Senior League to the extent that roster spots are available; however 14 year olds are not eligible for Senior All-Stars. Each Senior Baseball team roster shall include a minimum number of 16 year olds as determined annually by the Board of Directors.

3. Junior League will be comprised of as many teams necessary to accommodate registered players aged 13 and 14.

4. Majors and Minors/Farm divisions will be comprised of registered players aged 9 through 12. Players of age 12 are only accepted into Minors under the provisions of Little League regulation V.1. The Farm division is a Minors option based on registration and the annual decision of the Board of Directors. All teams in the Majors Division shall carry twelve (12) players on the roster at all times. As much as is practical, given registrations, all teams in the Minors and Farm divisions shall carry the same number of players on the roster. The League will strive to limit the number of Minors/Farm teams to no more than twice the number of Majors teams. Each Majors team roster shall include a minimum number of 12 year olds as determined annually by the Board of Directors.

5. The Rookie division will be comprised of as many teams necessary to accommodate registered players aged 7 and 8. An effort shall be made to assign an equal number of 7 and 8 year olds to each team, as dependent on registration.

6. The Tee-Ball division will be comprised of as many teams necessary to accommodate registered players aged 5 and 6. The league may elect to combine Tee-Ball Softball and Baseball depending on registration. Should this situation arise, at least one (1) division of teams will be coed. An effort should be made to have a balanced number of boys and girls on each team in that division.

7. Exceptions to the League age requirements may be allowed to the extent that roster spots are available at the discretion of the Player Agent and Division Vice President. Any request for an age exception shall be initiated in writing by the child's parent or legal guardian. Exceptions will only be considered if the child has had at least one year of playing experience at the level he is petitioning to move from. The appropriate skill level may be evaluated with a tryout supervised by a committee made up of at least 2 board members, preferably the Player Agent, Division Vice-President, Safety Officer, and 1 or 2 Managers at the division level that is being challenged. Only those players who demonstrate sufficient ability and have approval of the Player Agent and Vice President shall be eligible for an exception.

8. The Player Agent retains the right to recommend exceptions to League age requirements in situations where safety of other players may be an issue. Such recommendations will only be considered with approval of the child's parent or guardian.

ii. The Challenger division shall consist of one division: "The Chad Werdell League". Each team will operate with a maximum of twenty-three (23) players. All players shall be between league age 5 and 18 years, or completion of high school.

4. The Board of Directors (at the request of the Player Agent) reserves the right to revise the number of teams or roster limits depending on player registrations.

5. The Board of Directors can, upon request of the respective Division Vice President, agree to affiliate with other Little Leagues within Washington State District One in all divisions, from Majors to Big League.

Note: A table of division alignment is summarized in Appendix A.

B. APPOINTED SELECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

1. Team managers, coaches and umpires shall be appointed annually by the President and be approved by the Board of Directors.

2. The Manager Selection Committee, chosen by the Board of Directors, shall nominate team Managers. A list of all candidates considered for appointment shall be furnished to the President with recommendations as to particular team assignments for each Manager. To the extent possible, all manager assignments shall be made prior to the beginning of tryouts, in those divisions that require a tryout. After the draft, each Manager will designate coaches and assistant coaches for the roster pending approval of the Board of Directors. Approved coaches will not be assigned prior to the draft.

3. Each MLL volunteer will be required to sign an affidavit that allows background checks. Both a Washington State Patrol background check and a RAP Sheet checking 48 states will be run on each person. A Special Review Committee consisting of the Executive Committee will review the reports of background checks. All parent volunteers will be required to have a clean Washington State Patrol background check.

4. The President and the respective Division Vice President will address potential problems revealed by the background checks.

5. Each Manager/Coach and Parent Volunteer Umpire will be required to sign a Commitment Statement and Code of Conduct provided by the Executive Committee. The commitment statement contains the following requirements:

i. Attend MLL meetings when requested.

ii. Participate in MLL functions, including tryouts, opening day, field maintenance days, and fundraising.

iii. Attend MLL sponsored clinics on coaching, rules, safety, etc.

iv. Attend MLL required First Aid training sessions.

v. Be responsible for the safeguard and return of all MLL issued equipment and uniforms.

vi. Teach players and parents fair play, sportsmanship, and respect for opponents and umpires.

vii. Work positively with MLL personnel and assist in providing an umpire core and volunteer base of parents.

viii. Read and abide by Official Little League Playing Rules and MLL Local Rules.

ix. Comply with MLL Zero Tolerance and Mukilteo School District policies, including prohibition of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and profanity at league activities.

x. Accept the decisions of the officials with good grace and conduct themselves with dignity.

6. In addition, each Manager shall commit to the following requirements:

i. Handle the administrative requirements of his/her team, including the roster and medical releases.

ii. Spend necessary practice and game time with his/her team.

iii. Be responsible for the selection of their team and for their actions on the field.

7. In addition, each Parent Volunteer Umpire shall commit to the following requirements:

i. Attend MLL training session(s) and demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the game.

ii. Be reasonable, well mannered & respected by demonstrating an understanding of how to handle the game, other volunteers and how to deal with children.

iii. Have the desire to make the accurate and fair calls at all times; not to be partisan or intimidated by the players, coaches, manager or fans, and always being prepared to make a call that can hurt one side or the other, knowing it can impact a participant you like/are related to/are friends with.

C. PLAYER SELECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

1. All children residing within the boundaries of Mukilteo Little League shall be given the opportunity to register for play, subject only to roster limitations as set by the Board of Directors. No child whose registration is accepted by the Player Agent may be denied the opportunity to play solely based on ability.

2. It shall be the policy of this League to obtain the most equitable distribution of player talent possible by selecting players through secret player draft and by making team assignments based on desire, skill, ability and neighborhood proximity at the entry division levels.

3. Players shall be assigned by the Player Agents to teams within each division specified in the League organization on the following basis:

i. For Big League, Senior League, and Junior League divisions, the selection of players is based on sections III, IV, and V of the Junior, Senior, and Big League Official Regulations and Playing Rules.

ii. For Big League, if there are more than nineteen (19) candidates, those that are not selected shall be given the opportunity to play when selected team members are dropped from the active roster.

iii. For Senior and Junior League, a player draft process shall be utilized. Each Senior League roster shall include a minimum number of 14, 15 and 16-year-olds as determined annually by the Board of Directors prior to the draft. Any 14-year-olds not selected to a senior's team and all 13-year-olds shall comprise the pool of players for the Junior League draft process. (See Section IV for draft rules.)

iv. For Little League Majors, Minors, and Farm divisions, the selection of players is based on sections III, IV, and V of the Tee Ball, Minor, and Little League Official Regulations and Playing Rules. A player draft process shall be utilized according to the following provisions:

1. Players league age 10-12 must attend the Majors try-out for consideration at the Major League level. All 12 year olds who have completed the tryout process must play in the Majors division. The only exception to this rule is due to safety considerations and requires Board and District approval under the provisions of Little League regulation V.1. Each Majors team roster shall include a minimum number of 12 year olds as determined annually by the Board of Directors.

2. Players league age 10 through 12 not selected to a Majors team and who have completed the tryout process shall comprise the pool of players for the Minor League selection process. All eligible 11 year olds must be drafted onto a Minors team.

3. When the Farm division is operated, remaining players league age 9 and 10 not selected to a Minors team shall comprise the pool for the Farm selection process.

v. For Rookie and Tee-Ball divisions:

1. Registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis.

2. Student Athletes are placed on the roster for the school they attend: If necessary, children from schools in close geographical proximity will be placed together to fulfill roster requirements.

3. Children from private schools or home school will be placed the roster of the public school they would attend if not in private or home school.

4. Buddy requests are permitted only if they are mutual. Player A must request Player B, and Player B must request Player A to be permitted.

vi. For the Challenger Division, the selection of players to specific teams will be based on the Challenger Division Regulations and Playing rules booklet.

Note: A table of division alignment is summarized in Appendix A.

D. DRAFT SELECTION SYSTEM

• The selection of players is based on Sections III, IV and V of the Official Regulations of Little League.

• ELIGIBLE PLAYERS: Only those candidates who are registered by the deadline established by the Board of Directors and who have attended 50% of the tryout sessions are eligible for the draft selection process. Any player failing to attend at least 50% of the tryout sessions shall forfeit draft eligibility. Transfer players from other Little Leagues who have played at a Major Division level may be given special consideration, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, for the opportunity to play at a Major Division level for Mukilteo Little League.

• ORDER OF DRAFT:

• The Senior League and Little League Majors draft will be conducted as follows:

• Established teams draft in the reverse order of the previous complete regular season finish (not including playoff or tournament games) in every round. In the event there were ties, a random draw between teams involved will determine the order. All drafts will be conducted from the same pool of eligible players.

• Each manager requiring eight (8) players prior to the draft to complete the roster will be allowed one bonus pick at the completion of round four. A team with nine (9) roster openings shall have bonus selections at the end of the fourth and fifth rounds. A team with ten (10) roster openings shall have bonus selections at the end of the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds. A team with eleven or more roster positions open shall have bonus selections at the end of the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds. If more than one manager is allowed bonus picks under this rule, the order of selection will be identical to that being followed in the draft.

• If a League is expanded by one or more teams, the Board of Directors shall devise an equitable method for filling the roster of the expansion team or teams. The process shall be determined as soon as possible following registration and prior to the draft. The particular circumstances of the expansion shall be considered in determining the expansion draft process. For example, if the existing teams have older, more experienced players, the Board should consider a method that would give each new team a nucleus of older experienced players. Such a process may involve a redistribution of players from existing teams. Possible options are described in the Operating Manual. Expansion teams will be given priority draft order in each round. If there is more than one expansion team, the draft order of the expansion teams will be determined by a blind draw.

• If the number of teams is to be reduced, the Board of Directors shall determine which team is to be deleted from the division. The Board shall consider factors such as number of returning players, returning managers, or any other factors deemed appropriate to determine which team shall be dissolved. All current players affected must be reassigned by a preliminary draft to other teams prior to the regular player draft involving new candidates. The order of draft will be in the reverse order of finish from the previous season. The regular draft involving new candidates will begin once the preliminary draft is complete.

• The Player Agent will provide lists of eligible 12 year olds before the Majors draft and ensure that each player is selected to a Majors team, and that each team has the minimum number of 12 year olds per Local rule III.C.4.a.

• Only one (1) 10 year is allowed to be drafted to a Major's team (Baseball only). Under special/specific circumstance and adequate 11/12 year olds are not available; a team may be allowed one additional 10 year old based on an agreement/vote of the President, Executive VP, Baseball VP, and Division Player Agent.

• The Junior League and Little League Minors division draft will be conducted as follows:

• Team managers shall select from a list of eligible players remaining from the Senior League or Little League Majors draft. The order of the draft shall be determined by blind draw. This draft order shall be used in odd-numbered rounds. In even-numbered rounds the draft order shall be reversed.

• The roster size of each team shall be set by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the draft. The Player Agent shall determine requirements for age distribution of each team to ensure that teams are reasonably evenly distributed by age. Managers may draft players in any order they see fit, but must adhere to any age distribution requirements imposed by the Player Agent. The draft shall continue until all roster positions are filled.

• In the minors draft all available 11 and 12 year old players shall be drafted to a Minors team. Nine year olds must have (1) one year Farm experience before being drafted to a minor's team. No eight (8) year old shall be drafted to a Minors team.

• In the event registration is insufficient to support Minors and Farm divisions, a single draft will be held for all teams in the Minors division. The draft will proceed in the same manner, except that the player pool will include available 9, 10, and 11 year old players. Any approved 8 year olds available under the provisions of part I.C.1.g of the MLL Local Rules can be drafted at any time provided sufficient roster positions are reserved for 9, 10, and 11 year old players.

• The Farm division draft will be conducted as follows:

• Team managers shall select from a list of eligible players remaining from the Little League Minors draft. The order of the draft shall be determined by blind draw. This draft order shall be used in odd-numbered rounds. In even-numbered rounds the draft order shall be reversed.

• The Player Agent may establish requirements for age distribution of each team to ensure that teams are reasonably evenly distributed by age. The Player Agent shall declare the total number of 8 year old roster positions available and the names of the 8 year olds approved for the draft under the provisions of part I.C.1.g of the MLL Local Rules. A manager can draft an 8 year old player at any time during the course of the draft provided sufficient roster positions are reserved for 9 and 10 year old players.

• Each team manager shall select eight (8) players. The remaining players will be assigned by the player agent. The Player Agent should place players in such a manner to try to balance teams by ability and age distribution.

• For all divisions, the draft shall be stopped by the Player Agent at the appropriate time to allow for placement of players ineligible for the draft (such as those who did not attend one of the tryout sessions). The Player Agent will then complete the rosters by assigning any ineligible players to teams using a blind draw.

• BROTHER/ SISTER OPTIONS: A manager may submit an option on a draftee if the player's brother or sister is a member of that manager's team or upon brothers and/or sisters becoming candidates who are subject to the draft. When the first brother or sister is drafted under the option agreement, the manager automatically has an option to take the brother or sister on his or her next turn. If the brother or sister is already a member of the team, the option must be exercised by the manager within his or her first three (3) draft selections. Options must be submitted in writing to the Player Agent prior to the start of the draft.

• SON/ DAUGHTER OPTIONS:

• If a manager is a parent or guardian of a player who is eligible for the draft, he or she may submit an option for that player prior to the start of the draft. Only a team manager designated by the Board of Directors shall be eligible for this option. The parent/manager is required to exercise this option prior to the close of the specific draft round depending on League age of the son and/or daughter.

Division/Age

Draft Round Minors Majors Juniors Seniors

• 8 or 9 10 - 14

4 10 11 13 15

3 11 12 14 16

• New coaches shall not be appointed nor approved until after the draft to avoid "red shirting" of players through selective coaching appointments.

• LENGTH OF OWNERSHIP:

• Each player selected to a Senior League, Junior League, or Little League Majors roster shall, for the duration of his or her Little League career, be the property of the team making the acquisition, unless subsequently traded or released. Draft re-entry for Senior and Major divisions may be allowed at the discretion of the Board of directors after review of specific circumstances which would warrant such an action. It is the intent of MLL that Junior's and Minors division players be returned to the draft system annually or until he or she is selected onto a Senior or Major division team.

• The Board of Directors shall reserve the right to continue as a player any youngster whose residence changes after becoming a member of the League as provided for in Regulation II (d) of the Official Regulations of Little League. However, the best interests of the child should be taken into consideration by the Board in exercising this right.

• Following the draft, managers may, if they desire complete up to four (4) player trades until fourteen (14) days after the draft has been completed or the start of the regular season, whichever is later. All trades shall be made through and with the approval of the Player Agent. All trades must be player for player only, and may only be conducted within the same division. Trades involving a player for draft choices are not permitted. Only the Player Agent may directly contact parent(s) and player(s) involved in a trade. The Player Agent must monitor any attempts by Managers or parents to manipulate the system and thus create an imbalance in the League. The Board of Directors may disallow any trade that, in their sole judgment, creates a competitive imbalance, was not done for a justifiable reason, or was otherwise conducted in an improper manner.

• SECRECY: Players shall never be told the order in which they were selected. Violation of this rule shall result in disciplinary action by the Board of Directors.

• PLAYER RELEASE: The Player Agent must be notified if there is an extended absence of a player and if a player is lost to a team during the playing season for any of the following reasons:

• He/she moves to another city or state too distant to commute for practice and play;

• He/she is injured and will not be able to return to play within a reasonable period of time to be determined by the Board of Directors;

• He/she has missed three (3) consecutive games;

• He/she has for personal reasons decided to terminate his/her association with the team;

• Any other justifiable reason must be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.

• In such circumstances, the Manager of the team losing a player shall promptly advise the Player Agent. The Player Agent shall advise the President and the Board. If the loss of player is approved, the President will send a letter of release to the player and the parents stating that the player is released from the senior or Major League team and the league for a justifiable reason. This action creates a legitimate opening for a replacement on the team roster

• Note: Failure by the Manager to advise the Player Agent of a player's continued absence should result in disciplinary action against the Manager.

• PLAYER REPLACEMENT: If a roster position opens on a Senior League or Majors division team, the Manager of that team will make every effort to fill that position within three (3) days of its opening. The Player agent shall keep a list of replacement players shared only with the League President and Division Vice President. The team manager shall review the list and select a replacement player. A player brought up to a Senior/Major division from a Junior/Minor division shall be considered the Senior's /Major's division team's property and shall stay on the team's roster. In this instance, the player replaced must be released, will not be eligible for regular or post-season play, and is returned to the draft pool the following year.

• Exceptions:

• A Major division team playing in a post-season tournament may use a player from a Minor division level to avoid a forfeit situation. To be eligible, the player's Minor division level team must have completed all regular-season and post-season play, the player will not be allowed to pitch, and will not remain the property of the Major division team. A player need not be dropped from the Major division team roster to make room for the lower level player.

• Players who register late will be placed on a waiting list if there is no team opening at the appropriate level. Those players shall be listed in the order they registered with the player Agent. The waiting list shall remain confidential, accessible only by the respective Player Agent and the League President. If a position should open on a roster during the regular season, it must be filled by the first age appropriate player on the waiting list. It is Little League's intent to provide a playing opportunity for all that are interested. An attempt will be made to find a roster position for every interested player.

E. MANAGING/COACHING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Managers/coaches are expected to create a safe and caring environment for all players to learn, practice, and play the sport of baseball or softball. Winning is important; however, learning to lose and the ideals of sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, safety, and fun should be emphasized in the spirit of competition. Respect of the officials is important and it is also important to teach the children not to blame the officials or even what may be perceived as "bad calls", therefore Mangers/Coaches are required to demonstrate tolerance of officials, particularly new volunteers, and accept the decisions of all officials with good grace.
Managers/coaches shall know and abide by all rules and regulations and the Safety Code as set forth in the Rules and Regulations handbooks for the current season for their division.
Managers/coaches, in order to retain their positions, shall attend meetings and clinics, and participate in League functions, as established by the Board of Directors.
Managers/coaches shall participate enthusiastically in League fund raising efforts, sponsorship drives, and outfield panel (signage) drives.
Any person in the position of a manager, coach, umpire or other official capacity who demonstrates behavior that is inconsistent with the official policies and ideals of the League and Little League, Inc., will be reprimanded appropriately which may include acting as an Umpire for another teams game prior to returning to coaching/managing duties and/or may be permanently removed from his or her position by a vote of the Board of Directors.

F. PLAYING RULES

• All divisions of baseball and softball, and the Challenger division, shall comply with the rules and regulations of their respective divisions, as stated in the Official Rules and Regulations handbooks for the current year, with the addition of those listed below:

• Mukilteo Little League complies with the mandatory play rule (section IV of the Official Regulations and Playing Rules). The League has adopted a policy that strongly urges each manager to play each player in Majors at least three (3) full innings in each game. The penalty imposed for not meeting the Little League standard shall be that the player involved shall start the next scheduled game and play no less than twelve (12) consecutive defensive outs and two (2) at-bats. The manager will be dealt with as per Little League recommendations.

• From the Farm division through Big League, managers shall provide the home plate umpire with a completed line-up card at the pre-game meeting. All the ineligible pitchers and player numbers shall be included on the line-up card. Pitch counts must be completed in ink and signed by an umpire. The home team maintains the official scorebook and pitch count records.

• In the Little League Minor, Farm, Rookie, and Tee-Ball divisions, each team is required to furnish one (1) person over 13 years old to act as the umpire and officiate the game to act as the umpire & officiate the game always provided there is at least one adult game manager or an adult umpire present. In the Little League Major, Junior, and Senior divisions, each team is required to furnish one (1) person over 15 years old to act as the umpire and officiate the game. The League will provide umpires whenever possible. If no League umpire is available, the home team umpire will work behind the plate and the visiting umpire will work the bases. If a League umpire is provided, the home team umpire shall call the bases, and the visiting team may assist on the bases. Failure to provide an umpire may cause a team to forfeit the game if a compromise can't be worked out.

• Player Pool Rules for all divisions:

• Intent: The intent of maintaining and using a pool of replacement players for Majors, Minors, and Farm Divisions is to avoid forfeiture of games only, not to enhance a roster for a more competitive team at the expense of regular rostered players.

• A pool of volunteer players from each division will be solicited and kept by the division player agent. This pool will be made up by asking every player in that division before the season begins if they are willing to be part of the player pool. Players from different divisions can never participate in the player pool for a different division….ie a Minors player may never substitute in Majors or Farm.

• This player pool will be "randomized" once all names are compiled. This randomized list will be shared with the League President, Vice President of Ball, and the counterpart Player agent (MLL American/MLL National).

• When pool players are requested, granted and utilized, the player pool list will be marked as such and shared with the Board Members mentioned above.

• Players will be called starting from the top of the player pool list until a player is found eligible and available for that particular game/date.

• Once a pool player has been activated for a game, that pool player then rotates to the bottom of the available player pool list.

• Game Rules for use of Pool Players:

• A Manager may request pool players for a regular season game when he has information to believe that he will be down to 9 or fewer regular rostered players. The maximum number of pool players allowed per team/per game is 2. However, the maximum total roster using pool players may not exceed 10 total players. For instance, if a team is down to 8 regular roster players, 2 pool player may be added to the roster, bringing it to 10 total players. If a roster is at 9 regular roster players, only 1 pool player may be added to bring the total rostered players for that game to 10.

• If a regular rostered player shows up by game time and adding pool players would bring the total rostered players above 10, the pool player(s) must still meet the required playing time listed in #3. For this reason, Managers should make all attempts at confirming their rostered player's absence.

• Pool players must play the minimum Green Book Little League Playing time for Pool Players (3 innings/1 at bat), but may not pitch in a game.

• When teams have 10 players including a pool player, that pool player must be in the rotation of substitutes (i.e. may not play the entire game at the expense of a regular rostered player sitting out).

• Pool players must bat in the bottom 1/3 of the batting order (Positions 7/8/9 in Majors, or 7/8/9/10 in a continuous batting order for Minors/Farm) in order to maximize at bats for regular rostered players.

• Rules specific to Minor and Farm divisions:

• All Minor and Farm division players can sit on the bench a maximum of two (2) innings per game, regardless of the length of the game. Each season, the league strongly urges that all players should participate in at least one half of the innings played for the total season, not counting playing time missed due to illness, discipline, or otherwise.

• An inning shall consist of five (5) runs or three (3) outs, whichever comes first.

• There shall be a no maximum run rule for the game's final inning. In the event it is apparent by the general pace of the game and impending darkness or time limits that a full six (6) inning game cannot be completed, the home plate Umpire will advise both Managers before the start of the final inning. If an inning cannot be completed due to darkness or time limit, the game is ended and the final score will revert to the previous inning's score. All pitch counts shall be recorded for incomplete innings.

• The ten-run rule shall apply. In the event of a ten-run victory after 3½ (home team) or 4 innings, games will not be played to a 6 inning or time limit conclusion.

• During the regular season, teams must use a batting order that contains all present eligible players on the roster regardless of whether they are currently in the defensive line-up.

• Balks shall not be called, however the pitcher shall be instructed on the elements of a balk when it would have occurred.

• When bunting, a batter cannot wave, waggle, shake, or otherwise attempt to distract the pitcher, the catcher, other defensive players, or umpire(s).

• Rules specific to Farm divisions:

• No Farm division player may play any position for more than two (2) innings total per game.

• Exception: If a team does not have enough players willing to play the catcher position, a catcher may play up to three (3) innings at that position.

• Pitchers are restricted to two (2) innings per game and four (4) total innings in any seven (7) day period. No more than two (2) ten-year olds may pitch in a single game. Standard pitch count limits and rest rules regarding pitch counts still apply.

• Players shall pitch a combined total of three (3) innings in each game. Coach and/or machine pitch is allowed upon completion of the third inning. When both managers agree, players may pitch additional innings. Pitch counts shall be recorded for all innings pitched.

• A player may steal bases per normal little league rules but may not steal home unless:

• a play is made on that runner or another runner, or

• A return throw from the catcher to the pitcher goes wild and enters the outfield.

• For the coach pitch option, the manager, coach, or other adult designated by the manager shall pitch to his or her own team. The adult pitcher shall not coach his or her offensive players, distract the defensive players, or interfere with play while on the field of play. The defensive pitcher and the adult pitcher shall be as close to the pitching rubber as possible without interfering with each other. The adult pitcher shall receive the ball only from the defensive pitcher.

• When utilizing coach or machine pitch:

• There is no stealing allowed.

• There are no called strikes. However, a batter still gets a strike if he or she hits a foul ball or she swings and misses a pitch. A batter can strike out if he or she swings and misses a third strike.

• A batter cannot be walked and will not be awarded first base when struck by a ball. A batter will be awarded first base when the catcher interferes with his or her swing. A maximum of eight (8) pitches will be allowed to each batter. After the eighth pitch, the batter will be out unless he or she hits the eighth pitch. If the eighth pitch is hit foul, the batter will be allowed additional pitches until the ball is either not hit or hit fair.

• Rules specific to Rookie and Tee-Ball divisions:

• No player may play any position for more than two (2) innings total per game. Each player must play at least one inning in the infield and one inning in the outfield.

• An inning shall consist of five (5) runs or three (3) outs, whichever comes first. Rookie Ball will consist of 5 complete innings or darkness. Tee Ball will be 4 complete innings or one (1) hour and twenty (20) minute time limit, whichever comes first. In Tee Ball, new innings should not be started after one (1) hour and ten (10) minutes.

• The infield fly rule is not applicable.

• If a ball is hit to the outfield and returned to the infield before a runner reaches third base, that runner cannot advance to home. The ball enters the infield when it breaks the plane between the bases, whether the ball is controlled or not. For example: if a runner is between second and third when a ball thrown from the outfield enters the infield, that runner must stay at third. If the runner has already passed third base when the ball enters the infield, he or she may attempt to score.

• A runner can advance to home only on a hit ball or, in the Rookie division, when there is catcher interference with a batter when the bases are loaded.

• If a runner leaves a base before a pitched ball has reached the batter, the umpire shall immediately declare "no play." The runner must return to the base and the batter will resume his or her at bat with the pitch count in effect before the runner committed the infraction.

• The defensive team shall consist of a maximum of ten (10) players. Teams must use a batting order that contains all present eligible players on the roster regardless of whether they are currently in the defensive line-up. Each batter shall bat in the order in which they are listed.

• Sliding into a base is not allowed at any time.

• Rules specific to the Rookie division:

• The manager, coach, or other adult designated by the manager shall pitch to his or her own team. The adult pitcher shall not coach his or her offensive players, distract the defensive players, or interfere with play while on the field of play. The defensive pitcher and the adult pitcher shall be as close to the pitching rubber as possible without interfering with each other. The adult pitcher shall receive the ball only from the defensive pitcher. The adult pitcher will be at least 36 feet from home plate.

• Should a batted ball strike either the pitching machine or pitching coach, the umpire will immediately call a dead ball. The batter will be awarded first base and advance only those base runners forced by the batter taking first base.

• A runner cannot steal a base and cannot advance on a wild pitch or passed ball.

• Bunting shall not be allowed. If a player bunts the ball, it shall be declared "no pitch" and the batter will resume his or her time at bat with the pitch count in effect when the bunted pitch was made.

• Runners can advance a maximum of one base on an overthrow. Regardless of subsequent overthrows, only one base advancement is allowed per runner per at bat. If an overthrow or muffed catch occurs at any base and the ball stays within the field of play (inside the fence that parallels the first and third base lines), the ball is still alive and runners may make an attempt to advance one (1) base at their own peril. A runner cannot advance to home on any overthrow or muffed catch unless the runner had already rounded third base when the overthrow or muffed catch occurred. (If the runner had rounded third before the overthrow or muffed catch occurred but returns to third base during the play, he or she must stay on third and the advancement of runners on other bases will be restricted.) If an overthrow or muffed catch occurs and the ball goes out of bounds (past the fence), the ball is dead and runners will be awarded one (1) base, except to the extent that advancement would force a runner home from third.

• Any fair ball hit to the outfield on the ground is playable and the runners shall be allowed to advance a maximum of 2 bases from when the ball was hit into play. A batted ball hit on the fly over the outfielder(s) is not limited to the 2 base restriction. On a ball hit over the outfielder(s), the base runners' advance may be unlimited until the ball is returned to the infield. If a runner is between bases when the ball reaches the infield, the runner may continue to the base he is attempting to reach. All base runners are subject to be put out on any attempts at advancement. Runners may not advance beyond the next base once the ball is returned to the infield. The ball is considered to have entered the infield when it breaks the plane between the bases, whether the ball is controlled or not.

• Exception: If a play is made on a runner while attempting to legally advance and an overthrow or muffed catch occurs, a runner may advance according to the provisions of rule vii in this section.

• Example: A runner between second and third when a ball thrown from the outfield enters the infield may not advance past third base. If the runner has already passed third base when the ball enters the infield, he or she may attempt to score. The runner is subject to be put out at any base. However, if a throw is made to third base in an attempt to get the runner out and an overthrow occurs, the runner may not attempt an advance to home plate under the provisions of rule vii.

• Example: A runner between first and second when a ball thrown from the outfield enters the infield may not advance past second base. However, if a throw is made to second base in an attempt to get the runner out and an overthrow occurs, the runner may attempt an advance to third base under the provisions of rule vii.

• Only players, umpires and the designated adult pitcher shall be allowed on the playing field. Fielding coaches will not be allowed.

• The Rookie division is an instructional league, yet a scorebook will still be kept by the home team. Regardless of the score, both halves of every inning will be played, subject to any time limit requirements.

• Rules specific to the Tee-Ball division:

• Players will hit from the tee only during the first four games of the season. For games five on, the coach pitch OPTION goes into effect and will consist of a maximum of three (3) pitches (no exceptions). The catcher will be required to wear all protective equipment prescribed in the Official Rules. There will be no called balls or strikes. If the player is unable to hit the ball by the 3rd pitch, then the ball shall be hit off the tee. The batter shall not be allowed to bunt. A ball that comes off the tee will be considered to be hit whether the bat hit the ball off the tee. No player may strike out.

• An arc six (6) feet from the back of home plate shall be drawn from base line to base line to designate the foul ball area. If the ball comes to rest outside of the arc in fair territory, it will be ruled a live ball. If it comes to rest inside the arc, the ball will be declared a foul ball.

• A batter/runner will be allowed to take no more than one (1) base on any hit within the base paths. However, if a hit goes beyond the base paths the batter/runner will be allowed to take no more than two (2) bases.

• Runners are not allowed to advance bases on an overthrow or muffed catch.

• Two (2) adults will be allowed on the field of play to instruct defensive players, but will not be allowed to touch or interfere with players during a live ball.

• If the ball is hit off the tee to the pitcher, he/she must attempt to make a throw to a base for a put-out unless the batted ball has pulled them off the pitching area (9 foot radius). If the batted ball is outside the pitching area, the pitcher may make an unassisted put-out at a base. This rule is designed to encourage making normal baseball throws to bases for outs.

• Score will not be kept in Tee-Ball games. Both halves of every inning will be played, subject to any time limit requirements.

• Time Limits: The following rules address games ending due to time limits or scheduling constraints.

• For Tee-Ball divisions, no new inning shall start after 1 hour and 15 minutes of the scheduled start time and the game shall stop after two (2) hours.

• For the Rookie divisions, no new inning shall start after 1 hour and 45 minutes of the scheduled start time, and the game is to stop after two (2) hours.

• For the Minor and Farm divisions, no new inning shall start after 2 hours and 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, and the game is to stop after 2 hours and 30 minutes.

• In all divisions (except Majors), when another game is scheduled on the same field, no new inning shall start after 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the later game. The game is to stop immediately no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the later game. All other applicable time limits remain in effect.

• In all cases, the umpire is responsible for ensuring a game ends at the appropriate time. The home team is responsible for time-keeping duties as requested by the umpire.

• If a game ends due to a time-limit constraint and a full inning has not been completed, the official game score will revert back to the last completed inning.

• No unnecessary delays or substitutions will be allowed in an attempt to circumvent the time limit rules. This will be in the opinion of the umpire in chief.

• Suspended Games: Refer to Little League International rules.

• Tie Games: Refer to Little League International rules.

G. GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL DIVISIONS

• Umpires are expected to start games on time. Infield warm-ups are to be limited to ten (10) minutes for each team. The home plate umpire is responsible for ensuring the game is played within the allotted time interval to the extent that unnecessary delays are not allowed between innings.

• Conduct of managers, coaches, assistants, umpires and parents should set an example for the players. Alcohol or smoking will not be allowed anywhere in the Little League Complex, on any school grounds, the Paine Field Recreation Center, Phil Johnson, or anywhere else in the vicinity of Little League games or practices. The umpire and League officials shall have the authority to remove a manager, coach, player or spectator for inappropriate behavior. Umpires shall report any ejection to the Umpire-in-Chief within 24 hours. Any ejected manager, coach, player or spectator will be suspended for the team's next scheduled game, and is subject to additional penalties upon review by the Board of Directors. Additional disciplinary action may be taken depending on the nature and circumstance of the ejection, but in the case of coaches and managers a minimum requirement to participate as an umpire in another team's game before returning to coaching/managing will be enforced at the discretion of the UIC subject to review from the Executive Committee.

• Only one (1) adult (usually the manager) will be in charge of his or her team during a game. Umpires will deal only with him or her on all play decisions.

• Adults may coach both first and third base as long as there is an adult coach in the dugout. It is not necessary to have team members coach the bases.

• The home team is responsible for preparing the field (dragging, raking, lining, etc.) a reasonable time before the game, and for supplying game balls for use during the game. The visiting team shall be responsible for cleaning up and storing all League equipment after the game. Every effort should be made to leave the field as clean as possible.

• No one is allowed behind the umpire or the backstop immediately behind home plate.

• Should a player be benched from a game, the manager or coach must notify the Player Agent before the game.

• In accordance with Rule 4.10 of the Official Regulations and Playing Rules, if after five (5) innings of Senior League competition, four (4) innings of Little League Majors, Minors, or Farm competition, or three (3) innings of Rookie competition, one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede victory to the opponent.

• To avoid accidents to bystanders, players below the junior's division shall not take warm-up swings on any field. Warm-up pitches will be allowed only in designated areas at the Little League Complex or where a fence separates the warm-up area from spectators and other players. Players can take a few warm-up swings immediately before approaching the plate to bat. When entering a game pitchers will be allowed as many warm-up throws from the mound as the umpire deems necessary.

• Inter-league Play: During inter-league games, only the official Little League Playing Rules shall apply. Local playing rules will not apply. Games between American and National Leagues are not considered to be inter-league.

• All managers are expected to report game results to the respective division Vice-President within 48 hours of the completion of the game. Each Vice-President should determine how scores are reported. Failure to comply with this rule could result in forfeiture of games at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

H. SAFETY

Copies of the medical information forms for the players on a team must be in the possession of a manager or coach at all practices and games, as well as any other function pertaining to the Little League. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of the manager for his or her next scheduled game. Failure to comply a second time may result in suspension for the remainder of the season.
The League will provide approved Little League equipment for all teams. The manager and the umpires are to inspect all equipment and field conditions prior to each game. The home plate umpire will determine whether a field is playable in all weather-related instances once the game is underway.
All accidents and injuries should be reported to the Safety Officer or other Board members.
Insurance forms are available through the League President or Safety Officer.
Little League insurance is a secondary coverage for those who have other insurance coverage. If a player is not covered under another plan, then the Little League's policy will provide primary coverage up to the specified limits.
Properly scheduled and run practices limit the risk of injury. Unauthorized persons should not be in attendance on the field during practices or games.
The manager or coach will carry a first-aid kit with him or her to all practices, games or other League functions. First-aid kits are to be returned to the League upon completion of the team's final game.
The Safety Officer will provide managers and coaches with emergency numbers and phone locations.
Players are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Little League activities. The manager should exercise reasonable judgment should problems arise.
Players, managers and coaches of the participating teams shall not address, or mingle with spectators, nor sit in the stands during a game in which they are engaged. Players and substitutes shall sit on their team's bench or in the dugout unless participating in the game or preparing to enter the game. No one except eligible players in uniform, the manager and not more than two coaches shall occupy the bench or dugout. When batters or base runners are retired, they must return to the bench or dugout at once. Batboys and/or batgirls are not permitted.
Managers or coaches must not warm up a pitcher at home plate or in the bullpen or elsewhere at any time. They may, however, stand by to observe a pitcher during warm-ups or in the bullpen.
No play shall occur with lightning present. At the first sign of lightning, the umpire shall immediately suspend play of the game, and direct both team managers and all assistant coaches and players to move to appropriate cover. No waiting under trees, on team benches, under bleachers, etc. should be permitted. No field activity shall resume for thirty (30) minutes following the last lightning strike and shall be at the final discretion of the umpiring crew.
No Pets are allowed at any Mukilteo Little League game or practice with the exception of pets for the assistance of handicapped people.

I. LEAGUE CHAMPIONS AND TOURNAMENT REPRESENTATION

• The regular season champion shall be the team compiling the best win-loss record during the regular season. A point system to determine the League champion will be as follows:

• Two (2) points will be awarded for each win, one (1) point for a tie or for the failure of the winning coach to report the score of a game within 72 hours of its completion, and zero (0) points for a loss. All regular season interleague games shall count toward the final standings.

• Tie games should be played out, as per Little League playing rules.

• In the event of a tie, the champion will be determined by the following tiebreakers in order until a champion is identified.

• Head to head competition.

• Fewest total runs allowed during the regular season.

• Coin flip.

• The Board of Directors will determine the game season based on District tournament dates and field availability, whether season-ending tournaments will be held, if a single or double-elimination tournament format will be utilized, and what format will be used for seeding tournaments.

J. PLAYING RULES FOR SEASON-ENDING TOURNAMENTS

• Tournament rules shall apply during season-ending tournaments for the Minors division and above as described in the Tournament Playing Rules found in the back of the Official Playing Rules publication. Twelve year olds cannot pitch in Minors post-season tournament games. The regular season playing rules shall apply to Farm divisions and below, in the event such tournaments are held.

• Every effort must be made to avoid protests during season ending tournament play. Judgment calls by umpires will NOT be protested. When a manager claims that an umpire's decision is in violation of playing rules, a formal protest must be made at once. Protests involving the playing rules and not resolved before the next pitch or play shall not be considered. Play cannot continue under protest. In lieu of an executive board decision, a final decision may be made by any three (3) board members, officers, and/or umpires not involved in the game.

• At the Majors division the team selected to represent MLL in the Tournament of Champions will not participate in the in house Majors tournament. Majors may elect to have a season ending in house tournament for their respective divisions

• Minors and Farm Baseball division's in-house tournaments will be held after the regular season and shall be no longer than one week.

• Minors In-house Tournament :

• Involves all teams from the American and National Leagues

• Seeding: based on team name being drawn out of a hat by Executive VP of baseball and VP of Majors/Minors/Farm

• Tournament Type: Pool play; separate pool play for American and National division

• Advancing: top two teams from each division after the first and second round of play advance to the semi-final where AL-1 plays NL-2 and AL-2 plays NL-1 from each other's division

• Location: Played at the complex for all games (if available)

• Rainout: Played next available day; regardless of availability of coach/players

• Time-limit: In affect and can dictate a game, except for the championship game

• Ties: are played out as full innings (home team gets last at bat)

• Tournament length:

• Pool play - beginning of the week

• Semi/Championship - Fri through Sun

• Farm In-house Tournament:

• Involves all teams from American and National Leagues

• Seeding: based on team name being drawn out of a hat by Executive VP of baseball and VP of Majors/Minors/Farm

NOTE: division or records do not make a difference; we want a gradually competitive approach to end of season tourney

• Tournament Type: Round Robin - 1 and done

• Location:

• Championship game - complex (if available)

• Semi and first/second round - some place with a mound

• Rainout: made up the next day; regardless of availability of coach/players

• Time-limit: In affect and can dictate a game, except for the championship game

• Ties: are played out as full innings (home team gets last at bat)

• Tournament length:

• Round 1/2 and semi finals - beginning of the week

• Championship - Sat

K. LEAGUE REPRESENTATION TO DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS

The regular season champion from each division and League will be selected as representatives to the District 1 Tournament of Champions.
Individual teams will be selected to attend District 1 invitational tournaments based on regular season play or season-ending tournament play, whichever is appropriate. Any team selected to attend a post-season tournament must commit to play or the League will select another team for representation. Failure of a team to appear at any post-season tournament game will result in a League suspension to the manager.
Representation of Mukilteo Little League at the Mill Creek Minors Invitational Tournament shall be as follows:
The manager or a coach of the first place team in the Minors division shall be granted the opportunity to manage the tournament team. If he declines, the opportunity shall be granted to the manager or coach of the second place team, then to the third place team, and so on. If no manager accepts, a tournament manager shall be appointed by the League president.
The top vote getter in the All-Star balloting from each Minors team shall be given the opportunity to play in the tournament. All-Star players are not considered in determining the top vote getters and are ineligible for the tournament.
The remaining roster shall be filled out at the tournament manager's discretion so as to field as competitive a team as possible. Assistant coaches shall also be selected by the manager.
If multiple teams are formed for the tournament, then 2 managers shall be selected and the top 2 vote getters from each team shall be given the opportunity to play in the tournament. The distribution of players to each team shall be determined by blind draw, alternating manager selections, or any other means as determined by the Player Agent and Vice President of the division.

L. ALL STAR MANAGER

Any recognized manager or coach who has met Little League eligibility requirements (attendance of at least 50% of the scheduled games) is eligible to manage an All Star Team. The All Star Manager shall be selected by the Board after receipt of a letter of intent from prospective candidates on or before May 1st of each season. Each manager may recommend two (2) All Star Coaches from among any of the other managers or coaches during the regular season. The board of directors must give final approval to the manager and any assistant coaches for the All Star Teams.
The league desires that the broadest level of support be given to the All Star Manager and team during the practice timeframe prior to the tournament. Should the designated All Star manager be unable to fulfill the commitment of managing the All Star team, the Board will select a replacement manager.

M. ALL STAR TEAM SELECTION

• Mukilteo Little League will assemble All Star Teams for Senior League Baseball and Softball, Junior League Baseball and Softball, Little League Majors Baseball and Softball and a Little League 9 & 10 year old team for Baseball and Softball. An 11 year old team selected from the Majors and Minors divisions for Baseball and/or Softball may be assembled at the discretion of the Board.

• When there is only one team from a division representing the League during the regular season, that team will represent MLL at the All Star Tournament. If a player is not available to that All Star Team, he or she is not available to any other All Star Team should there be an opportunity to combine with another Little League Charter.

• For divisions with two or more teams, the All Star selection process shall be determined by a combination of player vote, regular season manager selections, and additional picks by the All Star manager. The selection process shall be as follows:

• The board shall select an All Star Committee of at least three (3) Board members. The role of the Committee shall be to ensure a fair and accurate voting process and to recommend to the Board for its approval a specific voting process for players and managers. In determining the voting process, consideration should be given to the distribution of players between Majors and Minors divisions as well as the number of teams within each division. Voting may be weighted to accommodate the difference in numbers of teams between Majors and Minors. The voting process shall not conflict with the Local Rules.

• All players must have participated in 50% of the scheduled games in order to be eligible for selection. At the junior level and above, players may be excused from this requirement due to school sports.

• Ten year olds playing at the Majors level are eligible for placement on the Little League 9 & 10 year old ballot. Fourteen year olds playing at the Senior Level are eligible for placement on the Junior League Ballot. Nine year olds playing in the Minors divisions shall be placed on the 9 and 10 year old ballot at the discretion of the Vice President and Player Agent.

• The 11 year old All Star team may be comprised of 11 year olds from both the Little League Major and Minor divisions. A player who has accepted an offer to play on the Little League Majors All Star team will not be eligible to play for the Little League 11 year old All Star team.

• The Player Agent will confirm eligibility of players for each All Star ballot.

• Seven (7) players for baseball and softball shall be selected to each All Star team by the players according to the following process:

• The Player Agent will distribute All Star ballots listing eligible players grouped by team and identified by division, age, team name, team color, and manager

• The Player Agent shall be responsible for the ballot process to assure secrecy, accuracy, and fairness. All Star ballots shall be cast in ink.

• All players at the AAA Minors level and higher are eligible to vote. Each player may vote according to the guidelines established by the All Star committee and the Board, provided they do not conflict with the Local Rules.

• The seven (7) players with the most combined player votes shall be nominated to each respective All Star team.

• In the event of a tie vote for the 7th player, the tied players will be voted upon by the managers at the meeting where the managers vote for their selections to the team.

• After the player vote, the Player Agent will remove from consideration for the All Star team any players who have not submitted an All Star eligibility form. These players will not be voted upon by the managers when making their selections as described below.

• At some time after the conclusion of the player vote, a manager or 1 coach from each team within the appropriate divisions shall meet at the direction of the Player Agent to select five (5) additional players to each All Star team. For Softball: all Major division softball managers, coaches, umpires, and board members with knowledge of the players including the Softball VP shall vote for the next 5 players. Those players receiving the most votes shall be selected to the All Star team. Recognized coaches must be identified on the official team roster. The manager or coach must have attended 50% of the scheduled games to be eligible to vote. The manager voting process will be the same for each All Star team and will proceed as follows:

• The managers will first vote to break any ties resulting from the player voting process.

• The Player Agent shall release the names of the seven players from each team voted by the players, and managers should not vote for any of these players.

• Managers shall be given the opportunity to nominate and discuss the merits of each individual player under consideration.

• Each manager will be given a number of votes as determined by the All Star Committee and the Board. Minor's managers shall not vote for the 12 year old (Majors) team.

• The five (5) players with the most combined managerial votes shall be nominated to each respective All Star team.

• In the event of tie votes, the managers shall revote for just the tied players to determine the final selection(s). For Softball: The All Star manager shall have sole discretion to choose.

• At the end of this process, 12 players will have been named to each All-Star team.

• The All Star manager may attend this meeting to participate in the discussions, provide input, and lobby for specific players. However, the All Star manager may only vote if he is present as the representative for his regular season team.

• The All-Star Manager may select an additional player at his discretion to complete a roster of 12 or 13 players. They may select any eligible player. This decision must be made within 48 hours following the notification of the initial roster. Note: The intent here is to allow the manager to fill a glaring need on the team (e.g. position player, good batter, etc.). Carrying 13 players allows the team to have a 3rd coach in the dugout/on the field.

• The Player Agent will assure that each player can and will commit to the expectations for participation on the All Star team if the nomination is accepted. Ties shall be decided by the All Star Committee giving preference to the older players (16/15, 14/13, 12/11, and 10/9) and then by random draw. If a player is removed from the All Star roster for any reason, the player with the next highest vote count will be nominated for replacement, subject to approval by the board of directors.

• Selection methods, eligibilities, and requirements are subject to National Rules.

• In the event that this selection process is unable to provide enough players to field an All Star team, the Vice-President and Player Agent of the division may determine the selection process for filling any remaining open positions.

• Players selected for the All Star team will not be notified of their selection until the specified date of notification per Little League requirements. Said notification shall be given to the players by the President, Vice President and/or Player Agent.

• Ballot results and lists considered by the All Star Committees are to be held in the strictest confidence and never disclosed to the players. Disclosure of All Star ballot information to anyone beyond the All Star committee may result in a permanent suspension from MLL.

• All players, parents, managers and coaches selected and who accept a position to represent Mukilteo Little League in the All Star Tournaments MUST read and sign the attached contract.

APPENDIX A: LEAGUE ORGANIZATION

Baseball Divisions

Division

Ages

Team Size

Method of team formation

Notes

Tee-Ball

5, 6*

11-14

Players Register to the school they attend

Rookie

7, 8*

11-14

Players Register to the school they attend

1, 2

Farm (if utilized)

9, 10*

11-14

Draft (See Section IV)

2, 3

Little League Minors

9, 10, 11*

11-13

Draft (See Section IV)

Little League Majors

10, 11, 12*

Draft (See Section IV)

Junior League

13, 14*

12-15

Draft (See Section IV)

Senior League

14, 15, 16*

12-15

Draft (See Section IV)

Big League

16, 17, 18*

14-19

Draft (See Section IV)

*Player age as of April 30

Softball Divisions

Division

Ages

Team Size

Method of team formation

Notes

Tee-Ball

5, 6, 7

11-14

Player agent assignment

Rookie

7, 8

11-14

Player agent assignment

1, 2

Farm (if utilized)

9, 10

11-14

Draft (See Section IV)

2, 3

Little League Minors

9, 10, 11

11-13

Player agent assignment

Little League Majors

10, 11, 12

Draft (See Section IV)

Junior League

13, 14

12-15

Draft (See Section IV)

Senior League

14, 15, 16

12-15

Draft (See Section IV)

Big League

16, 17, 18

14-19

Draft

Challenger Divisions

Division

Ages

Team Size

Method of team formation

Notes

Chad Werdell League

5-18

12-23

Player agent assignment

Notes

1. Teams at the Tee-Ball and Rookie level are balanced by age and ability to the extent possible after consideration of school, coach, and buddy requests.

2. Younger players may petition to play at this level under the provisions of Local Rule I.C.1.g. Only players who demonstrate sufficient ability and have approval of the Player Agent and Vice President shall be eligible to play in a higher division.

3. Players ages 9 through 11 not selected to a Majors team shall comprise the pool of players for the Minor League selection process. Players not selected to a Minors team shall comprise the pool for the Farm selection process.

ALL STAR AGREEMENT

1. I understand that I have been selected to participate on the Mukilteo Little League All Star Team.

2. I understand that I must submit to Mukilteo Little League an original or original certified copy of my Certificate of Live Birth, for their records, in order for me to participate in any All Star practices or games. I understand that the vital records department of the state in which I was born must issue this birth certificate.

3. I understand that my coach expects me to be at all practices, team meetings and All Star Games and that any unexcused absence will result in me being taken off the team roster and dropped from the All Star team.

4. I understand that my participation in Mukilteo Little League's All Star team, whether it is practice, team meetings or games, takes absolute priority over all other sports that I decide to participate in this summer. I also understand that if there are any scheduling conflicts with my All Star practices, team meetings or games and any other sports activity, I will be removed from the team roster and dropped from the All Star Team.

I promise to honor the rules in this contract:

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ALL-STAR-PLAYER

I promise to make sure my child honors the rules in this contract:

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PARENT/GUARDIAN

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ALL STAR MANAGER/COACH

Revision History

December 12/16/10 version changes:

Administrative Changes:

• Updated 2010 dates to reflect 2011

Main Changes:

• Added section D.3.i.6 (page 6) - Only one (1) 10 year old can be drafted by a Major league team (Baseball Only). Under special/specific circumstance and adequate 11/12 year olds are not available; a team may be allowed one additional 10 year old based on an agreement/vote of the President, Executive VP, Baseball VP, and Division Player Agent.

• Reason: limit the amount of 10 year olds being pulled up; encouraging 10 years to stay down at the Minor's level and build skills through repetitions at more comparable competition.

• Added section D.3.ii.3 (page 6) - In the minors draft all available 11 and 12 year old players shall be drafted to a Minors team. Nine year olds must have (1) one year Farm experience before being drafted to a minor's team. No eight (8) year old shall be drafted to a Minors team.

• Reason: gradually introduce 9 year olds to kids pitch.

• Added section F.5 (page 9) - Player Pool Rules (see section for description)

• Reason: It is intended to tighten up the player pool rule which was getting very loose in 2010; it is meant to keep the player pool as a last resort and intended to keep a game from being forfeited.....not as an advantage to win a game.

• Added section J.4 (page 16) - Specific Rules for Minors and Farm tournament (see section for description)

• Reason: It is intended to give coaches, players, and parents advance notification of a tournament being held (several families this year had vacations schedule right after the season). Additionally, there was confusion and inconsistency around time limits, make ups, etc. so these rules take out the ambiguity.

• Section F.6.iv (Page 10) - Changed rule to reflect not allowing a game to finish after the 10 run rule is in effect

• Reason: Several complaints during the 2010 season led to this rule change

• Section F.11.iv (Page 13) - Time Limits: added in wording that excludes Majors from time limits

• Reason: Rule stated there were time limits at all divisions when a game followed; but this is not true for Majors level games

• Section F.12 (Page 13) - Suspended games: added in terminology the state the usage of Little League International rules

• Reason: Rule was incomplete on the 2010 version

• Section F.13 (Page 13) - Tie : added in terminology the state the usage of Little League International rules

• Reason: Rule was incomplete on the 2010 version

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