BRUNSWICK RAILROADER LITTLE LEAGUE LOCAL RULES
Baseball
SENIOR LEAGUE
BRLL will follow the MD-2 Baseball Teen Division Local Rules as adopted each year.
Player Eligibility—Senior League: All players, league age 14 - 16, must attend at least 50% of the evaluations to be eligible for the Senior League Draft and All-Star play at any level (Little League Operating Manual and Little League Regulation IV(f)). Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board. Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the evaluations. Other exceptions must be approved by the Board.
Evaluations – Senior: All players ages 14 - 16 and attending evaluations will be available for the Senior League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their son or daughter in the Juniors MUST make a request prior to evaluations to a Board Member or another volunteer at check in for evaluations.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the VP Baseball will meet with the Senior, Junior, and Intermediate League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players who have attended evaluations to be considered for the Intermediate (13 year olds only), Junior (13 - 15 year olds, 15 year olds are not eligible for All Star play), and Senior (14 -
16 year olds) Leagues. This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for each level of play, will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Senior League Draft.
Draft: All Managers must have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. The exception to this will be if the tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft.
The Senior league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat), then following a serpentine order, the team selecting first selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual.
Replacement Players—Senior League: If a player is needed during the regular season to fill a roster spot in the Senior league, the Manager needing the player must choose a league age 14- year-old from the Junior League. Said player can be Dual Rostered. A player must be replaced with the concurrence of the Player Agent and reviewing manager within seven days after the vacancy has been made known to the Player Agent. No Senior League team shall be required to fill a roster vacancy with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Player Pool – Senior League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
Continuous Batting Order: In order to increase the opportunity for all players to enter the games at various positions and remove the need to link players within the games, a continuous batting order will be utilized.
All Star Selection: At the conclusion of each season, BRLL may sponsor a Senior (13 - 16 Year Olds) All Star team. Team members will be selected by recommendation(s) from the current season manager(s), along with appointments from the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent and other senior/junior/intermediate managers and coaches.
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the selection process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
JUNIOR LEAGUE
BRLL will follow the MD-2 Baseball Teen Division Local Rules as adopted each year.
Player Eligibility—Junior League: All players, league age 13 – 15, must attend at least 50% of the evaluations to be eligible for the Junior League Draft and All-Star play at any level (Little League Operating Manual and Little League Regulation IV(f)). Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board. Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the tryouts. Other exceptions must be approved by the Board.
Evaluations – Junior: All players ages 13 - 15 and attending evaluations will be available for the Junior League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their son or daughter in the Intermediates (13 year olds only) MUST make a request prior to evaluations to a Board Member or another volunteer at check in for evaluations.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the VP Baseball will meet with the Senior, Junior, and Intermediate League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players who have attended evaluations to be considered for the Intermediate (13 year olds only), Junior (13 - 15 year olds, 15 year olds are not eligible for All Star play), and Senior (14 -
16 year olds) Leagues. This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for each level of play, will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Junior League Draft.
Draft: All Managers must have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. The exception to this will be if the tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft.
The Junior league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat), then following a serpentine order, the team selecting first selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual.
Player Pool – Junior League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
Replacement Players—Junior League: If a player is needed during the regular season to fill a roster spot in the Junior league, the Manager needing the player must choose a league age 13- year-old from the Intermediate League. Said player can be Dual Rostered. A player must be replaced with the concurrence of the Player Agent and reviewing manager within seven days after the vacancy has been made known to the Player Agent. No Junior League team shall be required to fill a roster vacancy with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.
All Star Selection: At the conclusion of each season, BRLL may sponsor a Junior (13 – 14 Year Olds) All Star team. Team members will be selected by recommendation(s) from the current season manager(s), along with appointments from the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent and other senior/junior/intermediate managers and coaches.
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the selection process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
BRLL will follow the MD-2 Baseball Teen Division Local Rules as adopted each year.
Player Eligibility – Intermediate League: All players league age 11 - 13 must attend at least 50% of the evaluations to be eligible for the Intermediate League Draft and All-Star play at any level (Little League Operating Manual and Little League Regulation IV(f)). Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board. Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the evaluations. Other exceptions must be approved by the Board.
Evaluations – Intermediate: All players ages 11 - 13 and attending evaluations will be available for the Intermediate League draft. Players aged 13 must play at the Intermediate level or above.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the VP Baseball will meet with the Senior, Junior, and Intermediate League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players who have attended evaluations to be considered for the Intermediate (11 - 13 year olds), Junior (13 - 15 year olds, 15 year olds are not eligible for All Star play), and Senior (14 -
16 year olds) Leagues. This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for each level of play, will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Intermediate League Draft.
Draft – Intermediate League: All Managers must have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. The exception to this will be if the tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft.
The Intermediate league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat), then following a serpentine order, the team selecting first, selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual.
Player Pool – Intermediate League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
All Star Selection: At the conclusion of each season, BRLL may sponsor an Intermediate (11 - 13 Year Olds) All Star team. Team members will be selected by recommendation(s) from the current season manager(s), along with appointments from the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent and other senior/junior/intermediate managers and coaches.
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the selection process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
MAJOR LEAGUE
Player Eligibility—Major League: All players, league age 9-12, must attend at least 50% of the evaluations to be eligible for the Major League Draft and All-Star play at any level. Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the tryouts. All other exceptions must be reviewed by the Board.
All players ages 9-12 and attending try-outs will be available for the Major League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their son or daughter in the minors MUST notify a member of the Board or a volunteer at registration in tryouts in writing prior to the Major League evaluations.
Evaluations – Majors: All players ages 9 - 12 and attending evaluations will be available for the Major League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their son or daughter in the Minors MUST make a request prior to evaluations to a Board Member or another volunteer at check in for evaluations.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the VP Baseball will meet with the League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players who have attended evaluations to be considered for the Majors (9 – 12 year olds) and Minors (7 – 11 year olds). This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for each level of play, will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Major League Draft.
Draft—Major League: All Managers must have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. The exception to this will be if the tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft.
The Major League will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat), then following a serpentine order, the team selecting first selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual. Any league age 9 year old players require executive committee approval.
Replacement Players—Major League: If a player is needed during the regular season to fill a roster spot in the Major league, the Manager needing the player must choose a league age appropriate from the Minor League. A player must be replaced with the concurrence of the Player Agent and reviewing manager within seven days after the vacancy has been made known to the Player Agent. No Major League team shall be required to fill a roster vacancy with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Player Pool – Majors League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
Pitch Count and Must Play: Pitch Count and Must Play Logs established by the league will be located in a Google doc. It is the Managers responsibility to input all data within 24 hours of the completion of each game.
Regulation Games: Per 4.10(e), the 8-run rule will NOT be in effect. The 15-run rule and 10-run rule will remain in effect.
Make Up Games: Make up games will be played on the next available date on Younkins or Main fields.
End of Regular Season Tournament—Major League: BRLL will host an end of season tournament amongst the teams in the major league to determine the league champion and runner-up for placement in the Gregg Quedeweit Memorial Tournament of Champions and Dave Fogle Memorial Tournament, respectively. The tournament will be a double elimination tournament following the D2 Tournament of Champions rules with the regular season in league win/loss record determining the seeding for the tournament. For seeding purposes, if there is a tie, seeding will be determined by a coin flip.
All Star Selection—Major League: At the conclusion of each season, BRLL will sponsor up to three Major League All Star teams: 8 - 10 Year Olds, 9 - 11 Year Olds, and 10 - 12 Year Olds. Team members will be selected by recommendation(s) from the current season manager(s), along with appointments from the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent and other majors managers
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the selection process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
MINOR LEAGUE
Player Eligibility – Minor League: Any players league age 7 – 11 who do not attend at least 50% of the evaluations may have their All-Star privileges revoked. This will be handled on a case by case basis by the Board of Directors. The parents of those players may have to meet with the Board of Directors to discuss their player’s absence from evaluations. Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the evaluations.
Evaluations – Minor League: All players ages 9 - 12 and attending try-outs will be available for the Minor League draft. Players ages 7 and 8 are only eligible for the Minor League draft and must be evaluated by the Coaching Coordinator, VP Baseball, and Player Agent to ensure no safety issue exists.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the VP Baseball will meet with the Minor League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players league ages 7 and 8 who have attended tryouts to be considered for the Minor League. This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for Minor League play, will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Minor League Draft.
Draft – Minor League: All Managers must have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. The exception to this will be if the tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft.
The Minor league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat), then following a serpentine order, the team selecting first selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual.
Consideration will be given to siblings when making selections. Accommodations requested for transportation reasons will be considered if room on the roster permits. These accommodations and requests will be provided before the start of the draft.
Replacement Players – Minor League: In the event a player quits or is pulled up to a Major League team, that team may fill a roster spot by drafting a 7-year-old or 8-year-old player from the Coach Pitch division. A player must be replaced with the concurrence of the Player Agent and reviewing manager within seven days after the vacancy has been made known to the Player Agent. No Minor League team shall be required to fill a roster vacancy with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Player Pool – Minor League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
Modified Player Pitch: For the first 14 days of the regular season we will follow modified player pitch, and transition to player-pitch for the remainder of the season. On the 4th walk of a single half inning, the batter will remain in the batters box and a coach for the batting team will throw from the pitcher’s mound. The batter must put a ball in play or strike out to complete the at bat. No walks will be taken for the remainder of the half inning. The umpire will continue to call strikes, however balls are irrelevant.
End of Play Determination – Minor League: Play stops when the pitcher has control of the ball in the pitcher’s mound circle. The runner can advance to the next base as long as he/she has already broken to the next base before the pitcher has control of the ball in the pitcher’s mound circle.
Fielding Positions—Minor League: Players will be put into multiple infield and outfield positions and taught to play each position. Minor League teams will field 10 position players, with the 10th player becoming the fourth outfielder. Players will rotate throughout the season, so players are allowed a chance to play every position as long as safety allows.
Game Time Limit – Minor League: The inning that begins after 80 minutes is declared the last inning and becomes the unlimited runs inning. Minor League games will end at the 120 minute mark. If the 120 minute mark occurs during an inning, the score is reverted to the previous inning. A tie is allowable.
Inning Length – Minor League: There will be a 5 run or 3 out rule in effect up to the last inning of a game. The last inning can have an unlimited number of runs using just the 3 out rule in effect, unless the mercy rule is in effect.
Stealing: A runner may not steal on any ball that is caught by the catcher or remains on the home plate dirt circle. One successful steal of home will be allowed per inning per team. Over throws to the pitcher are in play and base runners may advance. Over throws to the pitcher do not count as steals.
Pitch Count and Must Play: Pitch Count and Must Play Logs established by the league will be in a Google doc. It is the Managers responsibility to input all data within 24 hours of the completion of each game.
End of Regular Season Tournament—Minor League: BRLL will host an end of season tournament amongst the teams in the minor league. The tournament will be a single elimination tournament following the D2 Tournament of Champions rules with the regular season win/loss record determining the seeding for the tournament. For seeding purposes, if there is a tie, seeding will be determined by a coin flip.
All Star Selection—Minor League: At the conclusion of the season, BRLL will sponsor one Minor League All Star team for the Emory Frye Memorial Tournament. Team members will be selected by recommendation(s) from the current season manager(s), along with appointments from the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent and other Minors managers and coaches.
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the selection process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
COACH PITCH LEAGUE
Player Eligibility – Coach Pitch: All players ages 6 – 8 (6 year olds must have played at least 1 year of T-ball) are eligible to play Coach Pitch.
Draft—Coach Pitch: Before the draft the children of the managers and voted-in coaches will be placed on the appropriate teams. The draft will then proceed with teams drawing a draft order number and selecting players in alternate reverse order (example: In a five team league in round 1: team 1 selects 1st, team 2 selects 2nd, and so on, and in round 2; team 5 selects 1st, team 4 selects 2nd and so on). Consideration will be given to siblings when making selections. Accommodations requested for transportation reasons will be considered if room on the roster permits. These accommodations and requests will be provided before the start of the draft.
Coach Selection—Coach Pitch: All Managers must have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. The exception to this will be if the tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft. Each team will be allowed a manager and three coaches.
Base Running Rules—Coach-Pitch: No stealing is allowed. Running starts when the pitched ball reaches the batter. Base running stops when the ball is in the control of an infielder. At that time the runners will be placed at the discretion of managers depending on the runners’ progress. Batters and runners will be able to take as many bases as possible until this rule is met. No extra bases will be allowed on over throws of first base for the first 14 days of the season.
Batting—Coach-Pitch: Batters are given seven swings at a “hittable” pitched ball from the Coach. After the seven swings at “hittable” pitches, the batter will be considered out. If the Coach is unable to get out of the way of a hit ball or it is caught by the Coach, this is immediately called a base hit, and all runners advance one base. Coaches for the team at bat should pitch.
Fielding Positions—Coach-Pitch: Ten players are fielded to include a pitcher. Players will be put in actual positions and instructed how to play each position (pitcher, catcher, four infielders, and four outfielders). The 10th player is an extra outfielder. The “kid” pitcher is advised to stay clear of the coach who is pitching, usually standing between the coach and first base. Players will be rotated throughout the season so that they each get a chance to play every position.
Game Length—Coach-Pitch: No new inning will start after 1 hour. Coach-Pitch games will end at the 90 minute mark regardless of the status of the game.
Inning Length—Coach-Pitch: A half inning consists of three outs or when a team bats through the entire line up whichever comes first.
Won/Loss Records—Coach-Pitch: No won/loss records are kept.
Coach-Pitch Showcase: The Coach-Pitch division will have a Coach-Pitch Showcase game at the end of the regular season. Teams will be split into two divisions and an equal number of players from each team will be selected to fill a roster of no less than 10 and no more than 16 players. The coaching staff of each team will select players from their team to be members of the Showcase team. The rules in effect for the second half will be utilized in the Showcase game.
T-BALL LEAGUE
Draft—T-Ball: Before the draft the children of the managers and voted-in coaches will be placed on the appropriate teams. The draft will then proceed with teams drawing a draft order number and selecting players in alternate reverse order (example: In a five team league in round 1 team 1 selects 1st, team 2 selects 2nd, and so on, and in round 2; team 5 selects 1st, team 4 selects 2nd and so on). Consideration will be given to siblings when making selections. Accommodations requested for transportation reasons will be considered if room on the roster permits. These accommodations and requests will be provided before the start of the draft.
Coach Selection—Tball: All Managers must have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. The exception to this will be if the tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft. Each team will be allowed a manager and three equal coaches.
Base Running Rules—T-Ball: No stealing is allowed. Running starts when the ball is batted. Base running stops when the ball is in the infield. At that time the runners will be placed at the discretion of managers depending on the runners’ progress. Batters and runners will be able to take as many bases as possible until this rule is met. No extra bases will be allowed on over throws of first base.
Fielding Positions—T-Ball: At most nine players are fielded. Players will be put in actual positions and instructed on how to play each position (pitcher, four infielders, and four outfielders). No catcher is used. Players will be rotated throughout the season, so all players are allowed a chance to play every position.
Home Plate Plays—T-Ball: There will be no attempts to make plays at home plate.
Inning Length—T-Ball: Each half inning will be three outs or when the team bats through their entire order, whichever comes first.
Game Length: No new inning will start after 40 minutes, with a maximum game length of 1 hour.
Won/Loss Records—T-Ball: No win/loss records are kept.
Softball
BRLL will follow the MD-2 Softball Local Rules as adopted each year with the exceptions within these bylaws that will apply only to BRLL in-house games.
Players needed for Games for all Divisions of Softball – Softball games may start or end with 8 players. An out will not be called for the 9th position.
SENIOR LEAGUE
Player Eligibility—Senior League: All players, league age 14 – 16, must attend at least 50% of the tryouts to be eligible for the Senior League Draft and All-Star play at any level (Little League Operating Manual and Little League Regulation IV(f)). Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the tryouts. Other exceptions must be approved by the Board.
Evaluations – Senior: All players ages 14 - 16 and attending evaluations will be available for the Senior League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their son or daughter in the Juniors MUST make a request prior to evaluations to a Board Member or another volunteer at check in for evaluations.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the Intermediate/Junior/Senior League Representative will meet with the Senior, Junior, and Intermediate League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players who have attended evaluations to be considered for the Intermediate (13 year olds only), Junior (13 - 15 year olds, 15 year olds are not eligible for All Star play), and Senior (14 -
16 year olds) Leagues. This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for each level of play will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Senior League Draft.
Draft: The Senior league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat). Pitchers will be identified during evaluations and drafted first using Option B The overall player draft will follow the pitcher draft,using Option B after reselecting numbers, in a serpentine order, the team selecting first, selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual. Managers’ kids don’t count as a draft pick.
Replacement Players—Senior League: If a player is needed during the regular season to fill a roster spot in the Senior league, the Manager needing the player must choose a league age 14- year-old from the Junior League. Said player can be Dual Rostered. A player must be replaced with the concurrence of the Player Agent and reviewing manager within seven days after the vacancy has been made known to the Player Agent. No Senior League team shall be required to fill a roster vacancy with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Player Pool – Senior League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
Continuous Batting Order: In order to increase the opportunity for all players to enter the games at various positions and remove the need to link players within the games, a continuous batting order will be utilized.
All Star Selection: At the conclusion of each season, BRLL may sponsor a Senior (13 - 16 Year Olds) All Star team. Team members will be selected by votes from the current season managers, along with appointments from the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent and other senior/junior managers and coaches.
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the voting process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
JUNIOR LEAGUE
Player Eligibility—Junior League: All players, league age 13 – 15, must attend at least 50% of the evaluations to be eligible for the Junior League Draft and All-Star play at any level (Little League Operating Manual and Little League Regulation IV(f)).. Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the tryouts. Other exceptions must be approved by the Board.
Evaluations – Junior: All players ages 13 - 15 and attending evaluations will be available for the Junior League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their son or daughter in the Intermediates (13 year olds only) MUST make a request prior to evaluations to a Board Member or another volunteer at check in for evaluations.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the Intermediate/Junior/Senior League Representative will meet with the Senior, Junior, and Intermediate League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players who have attended evaluations to be considered for the Intermediate (13 year olds only), Junior (13 - 15 year olds, 15 year olds are not eligible for All Star play), and Senior (14 -
16 year olds) Leagues. This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for each level of play will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Junior League Draft.
Draft: The Junior league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat). Pitchers will be identified during evaluations and drafted first using Option B The overall player draft will follow the pitcher draft,using Option B after reselecting numbers, in a serpentine order, the team selecting first, selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual. Managers’ kids don’t count as a draft pick.
Player Pool – Junior League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
All Star Selection: At the conclusion of each season, BRLL may sponsor a Junior (13 - 14 Year Olds) All Star team. Team members will be selected by votes from the current season managers, along with appointments from the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent and other senior/junior managers and coaches.
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the voting process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
MAJOR LEAGUE
Player Eligibility—Major League: All players, league age 9-12, must attend at least 50% of the evaluations to be eligible for the Major League Draft and All-Star play at any level. Any player who misses evaluations must have an excuse approved by the Board Players who are injured still must attend at least 50% of the tryouts. All other exceptions must be reviewed by the Board.
Evaluations – Majors: All players ages 9 - 12 and attending evaluations will be available for the Major League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their daughter in the Minors MUST make a request prior to evaluations to a Board Member or another volunteer at check in for evaluations.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, the Majors and Minors League Representatives will meet with the League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players who have attended evaluations to be considered for the Majors (9 – 12 year olds) and Minors (7 – 11 year olds). This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for each level of play will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Major League Draft.
Draft—Major League: The Major league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat). Pitchers will be identified during evaluations and drafted first using Option B The overall player draft will follow the pitcher draft, using Option B after reselecting numbers, in a serpentine order, the team selecting first, selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual. Managers’ kids don’t count as a draft pick.
Player Pool – Junior League A pool of pitchers will be determined prior to the draft by the Coaching Coordinator and VP Softball. These players will be drafted separately to ensure pitching is distributed amongst all teams.
All players on a major league team during the prior Spring season must also be placed on a Major league team.
All 12-year olds must be placed on a major team unless a waiver is submitted and approved (Little League Regulation V(a)).
Replacement Players—Major League: If a player is needed during the regular season to fill a roster spot in the Major league, the Manager needing the player must choose a player from the Minor League. A player must be replaced with the concurrence of the Player Agent and reviewing manager within seven days after the vacancy has been made known to the Player Agent. No Major League team shall be required to fill a roster vacancy with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Player Pool – Majors League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
Regulation Games: Per 4.10(e), the 15-run rule, 10-run rule, and 8-run rule will be in effect.
All Star Selection—Major League: At the conclusion of each season, BRLL will sponsor up to three Major League All Star Softball teams: 8 - 10 Year Olds, 9-11 and 10 - 12 Year Olds. Team members will be nominated from the current season managers, along with the All Star team manager in consultation with the Player Agent.
The All Star Manager will complete the roster. Roster size of each team will be determined by the All-Star Manager of that team with a minimum of 12 unless there are not enough eligible players.
The Player Agent or designee will manage the selection process. Attendees at the selection meeting will be limited to current season managers and the All-Star managers/coaches. The League President and Player Agent must attend the All-Star selection meeting; other members of the Board may attend.
MINOR LEAGUE – Player Pitch & Modified Player Pitch
Player Eligibility – Minor League: Any players league age 7 – 11 who do not attend at least 50% of the evaluations may have their All-Star privileges revoked. This will be handled on a case by case basis by the Board of Directors. The parents of those players may have to meet with the Board of Directors to discuss their player’s absence from evaluations.
Evaluations – Minor League: All players ages 8 - 12 and attending try-outs will be available for the Major League draft. Players ages 6 - 7 are only eligible for the Minor League draft. Where safety issues exist, the parent or legal guardian who requests to keep their daughter in the minors MUST make said request to a member of the Board of Directors or a representative at the check-in for evaluations. All requests will be recorded and provided to the Player Agent no later than the end of evaluations.
At the conclusion of the Evaluations, and Major League Draft, the Minor League Representative will meet with the Minor League Managers and Player Agent to discuss the players league ages 7 - 11 who have attended tryouts to be considered for the Minor League. This discussion will include ability, safety, and the number of open positions available to these players. A list of these players, who the group feels are ready for Minor League play, will be given to the Player Agent prior to the Minor League Draft.
Draft – Minor League: All Managers should have submitted letters and have been voted in by the Board of Directors prior to the start of the Player Evaluations/Tryouts. An exception to this will be if tryout attendee list grows to the level of requiring an additional Manager, this manager will be appointed by the President prior to the start of the Player Draft.
The Minor league will follow Option B (with teams selecting the order of draft randomly prior to starting the draft (selecting numbers out of a hat). Pitchers will be identified during evaluations and drafted first using Option B The overall player draft will follow the pitcher draft,using Option B after reselecting numbers, in a serpentine order, the team selecting first, selects last in the 2nd round, etc.) in the Little League Operating Manual. Managers’ kids don’t count as a draft pick.
A pool of pitchers will be determined prior to the draft by the Coaching Coordinator and VP Softball. These players will be drafted separately to ensure pitching is distributed amongst all teams.
Consideration will be given to siblings when making selections. Accommodations requested for transportation reasons will be considered if room on the roster permits. These accommodations and requests will be provided before the start of the draft.
Replacement Players – Minor League: In the event a player quits or is pulled up to a Major League team, that team may fill a roster spot by drafting an eligible player from Coach Pitch division. A player must be replaced with the concurrence of the Player Agent and reviewing manager within seven days after the vacancy has been made known to the Player Agent. No Minor League team shall be required to fill a roster vacancy.
Player Pool – Minor League: At the beginning of each season a player pool will be established by the player agent. In the event that a player is needed the manager must give the player agent as much time as possible to fill the vacancy.
Fielding Positions—Minor League: Players will be put into multiple infield and outfield positions fand taught to play each position. We will field ten positions. Players will be rotated throughout the season, so all players are allowed a chance to play every position.
Game Time Limit – Minor League: The inning that begins after 80 minutes is declared the last inning and becomes the unlimited runs inning. Minor League games will end at the 120 minute mark. If the 120 minute mark occurs during an inning, the score is reverted to the previous inning. A tie is allowable
Inning Length – Minor League: There will be a 5 run or 3 out rule in effect up to the last inning of a game. The last inning can have an unlimited number of runs using just the 3 out rule in effect, unless the mercy rule is in effect.
Modified Player Pitch: For the first half of the season we will follow modified player pitch, and transition to player-pitch for the second half of the season. After ball 4 the batter will remain in the batters box and a coach for the batting team will throw from the pitcher’s circle. The batter must put a ball in play or strike out to complete the at bat. No walks will be taken. The umpire will continue to call strikes, however balls are irrelevant.
Stealing: The following will be enforced only in the first half of the season: The batter may not steal second base when they are walked. Unless there is a runner on third base, the runner may not steal second or third on any ball that is caught by the catcher. One successful steal of home will be allowed per inning per team in the first half of the season. For the first half of the season the only acceptable steals are balls that get behind the catcher. For the second half of the season, steals will open up and follow Little League rules.
COACH PITCH LEAGUE
Draft—Coach Pitch: Before the draft the children of the managers and voted-in coaches will be placed on the appropriate teams. The draft will then proceed with teams drawing a draft order number and selecting players in alternate reverse order (example: In a five team league in round 1: team 1 selects 1st, team 2 selects 2nd, and so on, and in round 2; team 5 selects 1st, team 4 selects 2nd and so on). Consideration will be given to siblings when making selections. Accommodations requested for transportation reasons will be considered if room on the roster permits. These accommodations and requests will be provided before the start of the draft.
Coach Selection—Coach Pitch: Each team will be allowed a manager and three equal coaches.
Game Length—Coach-Pitch: No new inning will start after 1 hour.
Inning Length—Coach-Pitch: A half inning consists of three outs or when a team bats through the entire line up whichever comes first.
Base Running Rules—Coach-Pitch: No stealing is allowed. Running starts when the pitched ball reaches the batter. Base running stops when the ball is in the control of an infielder. At that time the runners will be placed at the discretion of managers depending on the runners’ progress. Batters and runners will be able to take as many bases as possible until this rule is met. No extra bases will be allowed on over throws of first base for the first 14 days of the season.
Won/Loss Records—Coach-Pitch: No won/loss records are kept.
Pitch limits to a batter: a batter shall receive no more than 7 pitches.
Coach-Pitch Showcase: The Coach-Pitch division will have a Coach-Pitch Showcase game at the end of the regular season. Teams will be split into two divisions and an equal number of players from each team will be selected to fill a roster of no less than 10 and no more than 16 players. The coaching staff of each team will select players from their team to be members of the Showcase team. The rules in effect for the second half will be utilized in the Showcase game.
ALL LEAGUES
All-Stars—Manager Selection: The coaching committee will review and select the managers for each All-Star Team. The manager in consultation with and approval by the coaching committee will select the coaches. All Managers and coaches will be approved by the Board of Directors. Coaches and managers must submit a written letter of interest in serving on an All Star team by May 1.
Evaluations—All Leagues: The children of all managers and coaches must abide by the evaluation rules. Even when Draft Options for these players exist, it does not exclude them from evaluations. This rule applies at ALL levels of play.
Field Lights—Major Field: Field lights at the BRLL Major Field by agreement with the Town of Brunswick MUST be turned off by 9:30 pm every night. Failure to have lights off by this time may result in BRLL losing the privilege to use the lights. There are absolutely NO exceptions to this rule except by permission of the BRLL President or Vice President of Baseball/Softball based on the team using the field. Managers/coaches and umpires should use the following guidelines to achieve this goal.
1. The assigned Umpire in chief’s watch is the “official time” for that particular game. 2. No new inning will be allowed to start after 9 pm.
3. The game must be ended at 9:15 pm sharp, no exceptions.
4. Umpires do not have the discretion to modify this policy, regardless of score, or game situation.
Ground Rules—All Leagues:
1. No food is allowed in the dugout.
2. The use of tobacco in any form is prohibited on the playing field, benches, dugouts, and spectator areas (Little League Regulation XIV(e)). Specifically, sunflower seeds are not permitted in the dugout.
3. No parents are allowed in the dugout (only the manager, and two coaches/three coaches for coach pitch and below).
4. Under no circumstances will anyone, not including players and managers/coaches, be allowed in the dugout or on the field who has not completed a volunteer form and passed the background check. (Regulation 1(c)5).
5. Scorekeepers are not allowed to assist in coaching.
6. Managers and coaches are to remain with their team in the dugout and playing field areas throughout the game. Managers and coaches should not be socializing in the stands with spectators.
7. Players are to remain in the dugout area when not in the field and are not to sit in the stands with parents and friends.
Manager/Coach Selection: The Coaching Committee as appointed by the Board will review all who apply to be managers and coaches and provide a list of suggested managers and coaches to the President for appointment and subsequent confirmation by the Board. For Minors and above, managers will select from the Board approved coaches after the draft.
A candidate will not be appointed if they also manage a travel team that does not consist 100% of BRLL players. They may be selected to coach. If the travel team consists of 100% BRLL players, the candidate may be considered to manage or coach. If an individual manages/coaches during the regular season, he/she shall be permitted to be an All-Star Manager/Coach.
Post-Season Eligibility—All Leagues: Any player who quits his/her team during the regular season is ineligible for any post-season All-Star team.
Postponed/Suspended Games—All Leagues: Postponed and suspended games will be scheduled and played at the soonest available open field time.
School Events—All Leagues: If three or more players are missing from one team to participate in a school event, that game will be rescheduled as per our postponed/suspended games policy.
Scorebooks—All Leagues: All teams at every level must maintain a scorebook. The use in T-ball and Coach Pitch is primarily for maintaining the roster.
Grievance Procedure – All Leagues: We strongly encourage an open dialogue between players, coaches, managers, volunteers and board members. Often, disagreements and misunderstandings can be dealt with effectively and efficiently when they are articulated in a timely and responsible fashion to the appropriate people.
Face Mask Requirements – All Leagues: All softball players in Minors and below are required to wear a suitable face mask while on the field. At the Majors level and above, all infield players are required to wear a face mask while on the field.
To the extent any player, parent, volunteer, or umpire wishes to communicate a grievance regarding any player, parent, volunteer, umpire, or league policy, it should be first directed in person to the party in question.
If an agreement cannot be made that satisfies the complainant, the next step in the chain of command is the representative for the respective division (T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Minors, Majors, or Intermediate, Juniors and Seniors) of either baseball or softball.
If an agreement still cannot be made, the next step is a formal complaint that should be submitted in written form to the league’s current president (please see webpage for current President’s contact information - https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1050982. If the grievance concerns the league president, it should be submitted to the league’s secretary (please see webpage for current Secretary’s contact information -)
https://brunswickll.com.
No specific form is required for a grievance, just a letter that provides as much information as possible concerning the relevant issues and the person or people involved. A written grievance should also state the responsive action that is desired. All formal complaints should be received by June 15 for the spring season, Sept. 1 for the All-Star season and Nov. 1 for the fall season.
The league president or secretary will assign the investigation of a grievance to two current Board members, who will communicate with the grievant and gather the necessary information to present it to the full Board at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. If a member of the Board is either the subject of the complaint or making the complaint that Board member will be excluded from any discussion of the issue. When necessary, a special meeting may be called to consider a grievance. Upon presentation of a grievance to the Board, as appropriate, the Board will either respond to the grievance in writing or communicate that additional investigation or inquiry is necessary.
The Board is committed to handling grievances in a timely fashion. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the Board will communicate its decision with respect to a grievance in writing within 10 days of the Board’s consideration of the grievance.
Any questions concerning these procedures should be addressed to the league’s president or secretary.
Malicious Player Conduct—All Leagues: Malicious conduct of any kind will not be tolerated at Brunswick Railroaders Little League (BRLL). Any incident deemed to be intended to cause harm to another player, be it physical, mental, or verbal abuse, must be turned in to the Safety Officer immediately. The Board of Directors will then assign a committee to investigate the incident. Upon completion of the investigation, if it was found out that this was intentional, the committee will assess disciplinary action to the offending player.
The following steps will be put in place in a three strike system:
Strike 1: This would be the player’s first offense. A letter will be given to the player andhis/her parents outlining the incident and the findings from the investigation. Additionally, the player will receive a one-game suspension. The player and parents must come before the Board of Directors to receive the letter so the incident can be explained and to make clear that future actions will be punished more severely.
Strike 2: This would be the player’s second offense. A second letter will be given to the player and his/her parents outlining the incident and the player will be given a one two game suspension. The player and parents must come before the Board of Directors to review the incident and to be informed that this is the player’s last warning.
Strike 3: This would be the player’s third offense and will result in suspension for the remainder of the season.
This policy is BRLL’s guidelines on handling malicious conduct. However, any incident that is deemed serious in nature or that violates Little League, Local, State, or Federal laws, will result in the immediate removal of the player.
Refund Policy-All Leagues: The following policy will be followed when issuing refunds: If a player decides prior to tryouts or being assigned to a team to not play, the player will receive a 100% refund.
If a player decides after tryouts/being assigned to a team, but prior to Opening Day, the player will receive a 50% refund, due to the expenses associated with ordering uniforms and other expenses incurred by the league in anticipation of the child playing. Refunds must be requested no later than 2 weeks after Opening Day.
Following Opening Day no refunds will be issued, unless the season is cancelled.
If a season is cancelled, upon said determination by the Board, credits will be issued to each player’s account. The amount of the credit will be based on the costs incurred by the league for that level of play subtracted from the registration fees paid. A player’s parent or guardian may also elect to donate any fees paid to the league or request a refund of the credited amount. The request for a refund must be submitted in writing to both the Player Agent and Treasurer within 2 weeks of the league announcing the cancellation of the season.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct—All Leagues: Good sportsmanship is an important component of Little League Baseball. Unsportsmanlike conduct by BRLL players and volunteers is considered a serious matter. Displays of unsportsmanlike conduct may be brought to the attention of the BRLL Board of Directors. Discipline for unsportsmanlike behavior is subject to discipline at the discretion of the BRLL Board of Directors.