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Overview
This page is provided to all coaches, parents, and players of ESNLL as a informative reference for you. ESNLL is committed to providing a fun, safe
and fair playing environment. The ESNLL Board and has made only slight modifications to the playing rules to enhance the playing experience for our
children. The following excerpt is taken from the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of the National Little League organization:
"Little League Baseball is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in an
atmosphere of wholesome community participation.
The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives toward the
day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes for them rudiments of teamwork and fair play."
Rules set guidelines, rules teach discipline, and rules require respect.
Philosophy on Conduct
It is the philosophy of Little League that your child's playing experience shall be positive. ESNLL Little League can not allow the enjoyment of the
majority of players and families to be jeopardized by misconduct by others. Unfortunately, there may be times when disciplinary action against
players, managers, coaches, parents or spectators may become necessary.
Playing Rules
National Little League Baseball offers a booklet titled "Official Regulations and Playing Rules". The booklets are generally available for purchase, and
each team manager is provided with a copy. We encourage all players and parents to read and become familiar with both the Official Regulations
and Playing Rules and any Local Rules that may apply.
Local Rules
Local rules are encouraged by National Little League to adjust for local conditions. Local rule modifications to the National rules are approved by the
ESNLL Little League Board of Directors. Please review the local rules appropriate for your child's playing level:
The Game
A regulation game consists of 6 innings, unless extended due to a tied score or shortened due to one of the following conditions:
1) the home team needs none or only a fraction of its half of the sixth inning.
2) the umpire calls the game for any reason.
Pitching Restrictions
Please see the local rules for each division regarding pitching restrictions and mandatory rest periods.
Team Rules and Conduct
In addition to the National and Local playing rules, each team may have additional team rules approved by the Director of Baseball. Team rules are
established to provide team, parent and player specific participation and other requirements. Any player (or parent) who interferes with team
management, including failing to adhere to the established team rules, can expect reduced playing time or other possible sanctions to insure team
harmony.
Game Conduct
Players are expected to arrive on time for pre-game workouts and conduct themselves during the game in an acceptable manner. It is a team's
responsibility to promote good sportsmanship and fair play. Following are simple rules for players to follow throughout the season:
other League official. Foul or abusive language is strictly prohibited. If an individual is unable to refrain from using foul language or making
derogatory remarks to any player, manager, coach, or umpire, the umpire-in-chief or other League official may suspend the game until that individual
leaves the Little League Park or other playing area. If the individual refuses to leave the Little League Park or other playing area, the umpire may
discontinue the game and the police will be called for assistance. If the disruptive individual is a manager, coach or player, additional sanctions will
likely occur depending on the circumstances.
Ejection Protocol
Each umpire has the power and authority to eject players, managers, coaches and spectators from the game and or Little League Park or other
playing area.
Players
If a player is ejected, the player shall immediately leave the playing area (field, dugout, bullpen etc.) before play continues, but may become a silent
spectator in the stands. In addition, the player is expected to attend subsequent practices for behavior modification counseling. The player shall
NOT participate in the next scheduled game, but may watch the game from the stands, but may not wear the team uniform.
Manager/Coach
When a manager or coach is ejected, that individual shall IMMEDIATELY leave the Little League Park or other playing area. In addition, that
individual shall have NO CONTACT with the team and shall be PROHIBITED from the Little League Park or other playing field until the day AFTER the
completion of the next scheduled team game.
Parents/Spectators
Other ejected individuals shall immediately leave the Little League Park or other playing area. Refusal to do so may result in the Umpires "calling"
the game and other sanctions being assessed on the team associated with that individual.
Other Disciplinary Action
The Board feels strongly that proper field decorum is an important element of the Little League experience. For example, ejected individuals who do
not "go quietly" once ejected can expect additional sanctions. Note: Any player, manager or coach who is ejected or otherwise suspended three
times in a season, will have their association with ESNLL terminated.
The Executive Committee or Protest Committee is responsible to impose any other disciplinary sanctions necessary to effectively operate the League.
This page is provided to all coaches, parents, and players of ESNLL as a informative reference for you. ESNLL is committed to providing a fun, safe
and fair playing environment. The ESNLL Board and has made only slight modifications to the playing rules to enhance the playing experience for our
children. The following excerpt is taken from the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of the National Little League organization:
"Little League Baseball is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in an
atmosphere of wholesome community participation.
The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives toward the
day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes for them rudiments of teamwork and fair play."
Rules set guidelines, rules teach discipline, and rules require respect.
Philosophy on Conduct
It is the philosophy of Little League that your child's playing experience shall be positive. ESNLL Little League can not allow the enjoyment of the
majority of players and families to be jeopardized by misconduct by others. Unfortunately, there may be times when disciplinary action against
players, managers, coaches, parents or spectators may become necessary.
Playing Rules
National Little League Baseball offers a booklet titled "Official Regulations and Playing Rules". The booklets are generally available for purchase, and
each team manager is provided with a copy. We encourage all players and parents to read and become familiar with both the Official Regulations
and Playing Rules and any Local Rules that may apply.
Local Rules
Local rules are encouraged by National Little League to adjust for local conditions. Local rule modifications to the National rules are approved by the
ESNLL Little League Board of Directors. Please review the local rules appropriate for your child's playing level:
The Game
A regulation game consists of 6 innings, unless extended due to a tied score or shortened due to one of the following conditions:
1) the home team needs none or only a fraction of its half of the sixth inning.
2) the umpire calls the game for any reason.
Pitching Restrictions
Please see the local rules for each division regarding pitching restrictions and mandatory rest periods.
Team Rules and Conduct
In addition to the National and Local playing rules, each team may have additional team rules approved by the Director of Baseball. Team rules are
established to provide team, parent and player specific participation and other requirements. Any player (or parent) who interferes with team
management, including failing to adhere to the established team rules, can expect reduced playing time or other possible sanctions to insure team
harmony.
Game Conduct
Players are expected to arrive on time for pre-game workouts and conduct themselves during the game in an acceptable manner. It is a team's
responsibility to promote good sportsmanship and fair play. Following are simple rules for players to follow throughout the season:
 | Play for the fun of playing, not just to please your parents. | |
| Play by the rules. | |
| Never argue with or complain about umpire's calls or decisions. | |
| Control your temper and resist the temptation to retaliate when you feel you have been wronged. | |
| Concentrate on playing baseball and on affecting the outcome of the game with your best effort. | |
| Be a good sport by cheering all good plays, whether it is your team's or your opponent's. | |
| Treat all players as you would like to be treated. | |
| Cooperate with your manager, coaches, teammates, opponents and umpires. | |
| Food and gum are not allowed in the dugouts, although sunflower seeds are permitted. |
other League official. Foul or abusive language is strictly prohibited. If an individual is unable to refrain from using foul language or making
derogatory remarks to any player, manager, coach, or umpire, the umpire-in-chief or other League official may suspend the game until that individual
leaves the Little League Park or other playing area. If the individual refuses to leave the Little League Park or other playing area, the umpire may
discontinue the game and the police will be called for assistance. If the disruptive individual is a manager, coach or player, additional sanctions will
likely occur depending on the circumstances.
Ejection Protocol
Each umpire has the power and authority to eject players, managers, coaches and spectators from the game and or Little League Park or other
playing area.
Players
If a player is ejected, the player shall immediately leave the playing area (field, dugout, bullpen etc.) before play continues, but may become a silent
spectator in the stands. In addition, the player is expected to attend subsequent practices for behavior modification counseling. The player shall
NOT participate in the next scheduled game, but may watch the game from the stands, but may not wear the team uniform.
Manager/Coach
When a manager or coach is ejected, that individual shall IMMEDIATELY leave the Little League Park or other playing area. In addition, that
individual shall have NO CONTACT with the team and shall be PROHIBITED from the Little League Park or other playing field until the day AFTER the
completion of the next scheduled team game.
Parents/Spectators
Other ejected individuals shall immediately leave the Little League Park or other playing area. Refusal to do so may result in the Umpires "calling"
the game and other sanctions being assessed on the team associated with that individual.
Other Disciplinary Action
The Board feels strongly that proper field decorum is an important element of the Little League experience. For example, ejected individuals who do
not "go quietly" once ejected can expect additional sanctions. Note: Any player, manager or coach who is ejected or otherwise suspended three
times in a season, will have their association with ESNLL terminated.
The Executive Committee or Protest Committee is responsible to impose any other disciplinary sanctions necessary to effectively operate the League.
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