TEMECULA LITTLE LEAGUE
LOCAL LEAGUE RULES Fall 2024
Local League Rules - General
1. Local League Rules are governed by the Temecula Little League Board of Directors (BOD) and may be changed or modified by the BOD by a majority vote. Second half of spring season a 2/3 vote must be used to pass any changes to rules or activities pertaining to TLL.
2. To be considered a BOD member in good standing and be able to vote on league matters you must attend 60% of scheduled meetings.
3. No REFUNDS of REGISTRATION FEES after last scheduled assessment date for any given season
Injury refunds will be on a case by case basis and must be BOD approved.
4. All players in divisions AA and above are required to attend player assessments unless assigned to a team via player, parent, coach, buddy or sibling request. TLL will do its best to honor requests, but are not guaranteed. Middle School teams will have tryouts unless a team has less than 14 players. Players unable to attend will be placed into the appropriate division determined by the BOD.
5. PLAYER Assessment or Tryouts: Only players registered with Temecula Little League are eligible to be placed on teams.
6. Managers must have their Livescan, JDP, and any other Safety requirements completed immediately. Coaches and Team Parents must have completed their backgrounds prior to Hat Day or before taking the field with players present. Badges must be worn at all times when participating in TLL games & practices. Any volunteer on the field without their badge may be subject to removal by any BOD Member. Managers are responsible to appoint and carry a binder/list of all authorized (background checked) volunteers with pictures. Any unauthorized adults (no background check) found assisting, during practice or game, will cause the Manager of that team to be suspended for the next following game and all team activities (I.e. practice). A second offense allows the BOD to remove the Manager from his/her position for the remainder of the season.
7. Middle School Only: All scheduled games affecting in-house postseason standing must be played. Games must be made up on the next available date and failing to do so counts as a forfeit. Only weather related and specified school events that are cleared through the BOD prior to reschedule will be accepted.
8. MANAGERS: are required to do their best to keep themselves, coaches, players and player’s parents under control and avoid arguing judgment calls from umpires. Do not promote or encourage poor sportsmanship from fans, players or other coaches on the field. This is not tolerated and could be means for suspension or removal from TLL upon BOD vote.
Inter-League Rules – General
These inter-league rules are governed by the rules set forth by D-28 Little League
Temecula Little League Lake Elsinore Little League
Wildomar Little League Murrieta National Little League
Menifee Valley Little League Temescal Valley Little League
Canyon Lake Little League
1. These inter-league rules shall govern all games played between all the leagues above.
2. All efforts will be made to reschedule games if not played.
3. Any disciplinary action of a manager will be the responsibility of that specific manager’s board of directors. However, the Presidents of the above leagues will form a disciplinary committee to discuss the situation and make disciplinary recommendations.
4. Home team will provide umpires.
Home/Visiting Team
Home team will be in the 3rd base dugout. Home team MUST prepare the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, placing breakaway bases, chalking the baselines, batters boxes, and coaches boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before each game.
NO scorekeeping is required in Fall for all divisions EXCEPT Middle School-50/70. Home team is responsible for providing the official scorekeeper. This individual may not be related to the Manager of the team. All players shall be listed by Last Names, First Initial and Numbers in the official scorebook. The scorekeeper must be a spectator and must position themselves behind home plate in order to communicate with the Home Plate Umpire. The official Scorekeeper/scorebook will not be allowed in the dugout. Player substitutions (i.e. pitchers and catchers) must be recorded in the official scorebook. The scorebook must be signed by each manager and plate umpire after each game. If the home team does not provide a scorekeeper, and the visiting team can’t accommodate a request to keep score, the home team will provide their Manager or coach to keep score. Thus, the team will have only 2 Manager/Coaches in the dugout and a player will have to coach one of the bases with a helmet on. The official scorekeeper is also the official pitch counter. One individual from the visiting team must also keep pitch count, confirming the official book is accurate. Home team is responsible for reporting the final score to the leagues Information Officer within 24 hours. Scorebookes will be provided to each Middle Team and photo submissions must be sent in when reporting scores.
Home team will provide 2 new balls to the umpire. All balls at the end of the game go back to the home team. If a player hits the ball out of the park for a home run and gets the ball as a memento of their achievement, a new ball must be provided by that player’s team. Each team should have 2 baseballs available, should the original 2 be lost.
Umpires
All Managers, Coaches, parents, siblings, and unrelated community members are candidates for the Umpire Program. If in the event an Umpire is unavailable, late, or no shows, Managers will be asked to begin/call the game from behind the pitcher. It is not the League’s intention to not cover any games, but the BOD allows Managers officiate if necessary. There will be no compensation if this is the scenario. Only current BOD members, Managers, Coaches, persons approved by the Umpire in chief, and persons that have attended a TLL approved Umpire Clinic will be allowed to fulfill the duties of Umpire. Umpire Clinics will be announced over the course of the season. One representative from your team is recommended to attend at least one offered clinic.
Regulation Games, Vacating Fields, and Curfews
All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Little League Pledge.
It is MANDATORY that all games start on time.
Competitive Division games that have been played for 4 innings (unless a team is run ruled) or 1 hour and 45 minutes will be considered Regulation (completed) Games.
If a tie game is not followed by a scheduled game, play may continue in order to allow an inning to finish (no new inning shall be started).
A team may begin a game with 8 Players. Any players arriving late may be entered into the bottom of the lineup at the Manager’s discretion without penalty.
All field prep equipment, trash, and locks on bins must be completed, picked up and secured by the last two teams on the field.
No new inning will be started 15 Minutes prior to the next scheduled game. Innings are deemed started when the home team (while batting) makes the final out.
There is a 9:55 p.m. curfew on all games
Tie/Make-up Games
Games are considered complete based on regulation time, regardless of the score. Any makeup games will be at the discretion of the schedule maker/officer and or executive board if necessary.
Makeup games may be scheduled during the next matchup between the same teams, during practice time slots, or open weekends.
Middle School ties: If there is no game following, innings may be completed, but teams may only bat through the lineup once. In the event there is a tie, both teams will be awarded .5 points toward their overall record. Umpires ultimately determine if the game will commence or resume until a winner is determined. Curfew is always in effect.
When a tied game is deemed a regulation game, scores revert back to the last completed inning.
If for any reason a Manager cannot field the required 8 Players the Executive Board of Directors will be notified and will make a decision. Regular season games will not be rescheduled due to a missing Manager and/or Coach.
Player Movement
If a team loses a player for any reason the manager must notify the Player Agent within 72 hours. The manager will then have 3 days to request a player from the waitlist. The order that this will take place is to take players from the waitlist in order of priority then the Manager will have the option to select a player from the lower division. The Manager must give the Player Agent a list of 3 players from the lower division in the order desired. The Player Agent will then contact the parents of the players in the Managers chosen order until one accepts. If none of the 3 accepts, the Manager will have 3 more days to choose 3 more players. This will continue until the roster spot is filled. No replacements will be made within 14 days of the end of the regular season.
Should a player refuse to move up to a higher division team when requested by the Player Agent, that player will not be eligible to move up for the rest of the season. Managers may choose before the practice season begins to make their child ineligible to move up a division. If this is chosen, their child would be ineligible to move up at any time during the season.
If a Manager fails to report the loss of a player to the Player Agent within 72 hours, the Board of Directors will review the official scorebook to determine the last date of player eligibility. This will then be the day that starts the 3 day period to choose a player. If a Manager does not follow the process above, he will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Directors by means of suspension or forfeiture of games. MAJORS must have a minimum of 11 players on a roster at all times.
A player MAY NOT be released from a team to play in a lower division team unless District 28 has deemed there is an injury risk to the player or those around the player.
Miscellaneous
Pitching – All games count for pitching eligibility
If a manager fails to present his pitching log prior to the end of the game, the inter-league disciplinary committee will review the matter. A second offense will result in at least a one game suspension.
If a manager fails to present his pitching log prior to a game if requested by the opposing manager, the manager questioning the matter can request that the disciplinary committee review the matter. If found that the manager in question did not follow pitching eligibility guidelines, a forfeit of the game will occur.
Middle School: GameChanger is not the official record for any game. The scorebook will be the final arbiter. Scores for games must be reported to the Information Officer when standings are in jeopardy. It is suggested that Managers retain photos of the games played.
Managers and Coaches may now warm up their pitchers pre and during game time.
Tobacco, Nicotine, Vaping, Drinking or Illegal Drug Use will not be tolerated or allowed within the area of the fields. (refer to Temecula Little League Code of Conduct)
Time Limits for Games
Home Plate Umpire will control the start and completion for all competitive divisions of play.
Seniors, Juniors, Middle School/Intermediate (50/70), run rules are in effect from the start of the season.
Majors, AAA & AA, all games will use 3 outs or 5 runs per inning until the final inning is called. Final inning will be open, but must be established prior to the Visiting team taking one pitch. Final inning is once through the lineup, then the home team will take the field.
Middle School: An inning must be completed in order to count towards the final score, unless the Home team is ahead going into the bottom of the final inning. If the Home team (when trailing) is unable to complete their at bat, it will be considered an “Incomplete Inning” and revert to the previous inning score.
Duration by Division:
Seniors - At D-28’s discretion
Middle School/Intermediate (50/70) - 2 hours
Majors – 2 hours
Triple A – 2 hours
Double A – 1 hour 30 minutes
Single A – 1 hour and 15 minutes
Farm – 1 hour
Tee Ball – 1 hour
T-BALL DIVISION: (Minor League) Ages 4-6
The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before each game
1. Game length will be 1 Hour.
2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Little League Pledge.
3. **League Age 6 year olds will ONLY be permitted to play Tball if requested by parents and 1st year players.
6. The ball will be hit from the tee. All balls hit in 'fair' territory will be played live. Home team will be responsible for bringing the tee.
7. Defensive teams will play the entire roster in the field.
8. Defensive players MUST rotate positions EVERY new inning.
9. Every inning will end once the Offensive team has batted through their entire lineup.
10. The ball is “dead” when it is in the infield on a throw from the outfielder.
On an infield hit, the ball is “dead” when a defensive play has been made.
If a batter hits the ball “cleanly” into the grass, the runner may advance one base.
11. A maximum of Three (3) adults (coaches) are allowed on the field (defensively).
Defensive Coaches may position themselves anywhere on the field as to not interfere with play.
A manager or coach from the OFFENSIVE team will position himself near the backstop to aid in the return of a missed pitch to the catcher.
One Team parent is allowed in the dugout if cleared by BOD and will count as (1) coach.
12. A maximum of three (3) Coaches to be on the field at all times for the Offensive team.
One Coach will be positioned at 1st Base
One Coach will be positioned at 3rd Base
One Coach will be positioned at home to assist the batter.
13. No stealing is allowed. Runners are not permitted to advance on overthrown balls.
14. Score will not be kept in the T-Ball division.
15. All Volunteers must have a volunteer form on hand and Badge around neck at all games
No unregistered volunteers will be permitted on the field or in the dugout at any time.
Siblings and un-cleared volunteers will not be permitted in the dugouts.
16. All Managers will be responsible for the equipment provided to them. All equipment will be returned or your team trophies will be held until receipt of league’s gear.
17. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.
FARM DIVISION: (Minor League) Ages 5-7
The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before games.
1. Game length will be 1 Hour.
2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Little League Pledge.
3. **League Age 8 year olds will ONLY be permitted to play Farm if first year player, requested by the parents and they do not attend assessments.
4. Coach pitch will be for the whole season from minimum 12’or 35’(at the rubber) from home plate.
5. Five pitches MAXIMUM unless the fifth pitch is a foul.
Players who are unsuccessful after 5 pitches will use a tee to hit.
There will be no walks or strikeouts
6. A Player may NOT sit out more than ONE consecutive inning.
7. No player shall play the same position two (2) innings consecutively (excluding catcher).
8. Every player must play at least one (1) inning in the infield.
Catcher does not count towards the mandatory infield play.
There is a maximum of 10 defensive players allowed on the field at one time. The 10th
to be positioned in the outfield as a rover (4 infielders, a pitcher, a catcher & 4 outfielders).
9. The intention of the Farm Division is that ALL players play an EQUAL amount of innings
(Defensively) and bat approximately the same number of times per game.
It is the Managers responsibility to manage to the expectation stated above.
No player will remain on the bench for consecutive innings while the team is on defense.
10. Each team will bat the ENTIRE roster per game.
11. No protests will be allowed in the Farm Division.
12. For the each inning (THE ENTIRE GAME), a team has completed their at bat when:
3 outs are made
5 runs have scored
OR the entire roster has batted one time in that inning
13. No stealing bases in the Farm Division. No extra bases on an overthrown ball.
14. Any ball unintentionally caught by the coach/pitcher is considered a DEAD BALL and the batter will redo the pitch with the same pitch count.
15. If the coach is hit by the ball (not caught) the play will continue.
16. It is MANDATORY that all games start on time.
17. On balls hit to the outfield, the play will be stopped when:
The baseball is thrown into the infield
The player catches the ball inside the infield area.
At either point base runners must return to the last base occupied, unless said runner is more than halfway to the next base.
Runners trying to advance to the next base when the ball reaches the infield do so at their down risk and may be tagged out. Returning to the previous base after play is dead will be done under a “dead ball” condition.
PLAY WILL FINISH and then the batter/runner(s) will return under dead ball conditions.
18. All Managers will be responsible for the equipment provided to them, and will be returned at the end of the season.
19. Game scores are not kept in the Farm Division.
Tracking runs scored per inning is only necessary to determine whether or not the maximum of 5 runs per inning have occurred.
20. A maximum of FOUR (4) adult coaches are allowed on the field (defensively).
If two of the coaches are on the field they must position themselves in FOUL territory.
ONE coach may position himself in the OUTFIELD.
A manager or coach from the DEFENSIVE team will position themself near the backstop to aid in the return of a missed pitch to the catcher.
Team parents are allowed in the dugout if cleared by board
21. All Volunteers must have a volunteer form on hand and Badge around neck at all games.
No unregistered volunteers and/or siblings will be on the field or in the dugout at any time.
22. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE A DIVISION: (Minor League) Ages 6-8**
The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before games.
1. Game length 1 Hour 15 Minutes.
2. Starting of the game: All games shall start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. **League Age 8 year olds will ONLY be permitted to play Single A if a first year player, requested by the parents and they do not attend assessments.
4. Machine Pitch for the entirety of the season. (refer to top of machine instructions for distance)
5. Five pitches MAXIMUM unless the fifth pitch is a foul.
Players who are unsuccessful after 5 pitches will be counted as a strikeout.
There will be no walks.
No Tee will be allowed after the 5th
6. A Player may NOT sit out more than ONE consecutive inning.
7. No player shall play the same position two (2) innings consecutively (excluding catcher).
8. Every player must play at least one (1) inning in the infield.
Catcher does not count towards the mandatory infield play.
10 players are allowed to play in the field. The 10th player to be positioned in the outfield as a rover (4 infielders, a pitcher, a catcher & 4 outfielders).
9. The intention of the Single A Division is that ALL players play an EQUAL amount of innings
(Defensively) and bat approximately the same number of times per game.
It is the Managers responsibility to manage to the expectation stated above.
No player will remain on the bench for consecutive innings while the team is on defense.
10. Each team will bat through the ENTIRE roster during the game (not necessarily every inning). Continuous batting lineup.
11. No protests will be allowed in the Single A Division.
12. For each inning (THE ENTIRE GAME), a team has completed their at bat when:
3 outs are made
5 runs have scored
OR the entire roster has batted one time in that inning
13. No stealing bases in the Single A Division. Only one base is allowed on an overthrown ball.
14. Any ball unintentionally caught by the coach/pitcher is considered a DEAD BALL and the batter will redo the hit with the same pitch count.
15. Any ball unintentionally striking a manager or coach, the play will continue.
16. On balls hit to the outfield, the play will be stopped when:
The baseball is thrown into the infield
A base runner must return to the last base occupied, unless said runner is more than halfway to the next base.
Runners trying to advance to the next base when the ball reaches the infield do so at their own risk and may be tagged out. Returning to the previous base after play is dead will be done under a “dead ball” condition.
PLAY WILL FINISH and then the batter/runner(s) will return under dead ball conditions.
17. All Managers will be responsible for the equipment provided to them, and will be returned at the end of the season.
18. Game scores are not kept in the Single A Division.
Tracking runs scored per inning is only necessary to determine whether or not the maximum runs (5) per inning has occurred.
19. A maximum of FOUR (4) adult coaches are allowed on the field (defensively).
If two of the coaches are on the field they must position themselves in FOUL territory.
ONE coach may position himself in the OUTFIELD.
A manager or coach from the DEFENSIVE team will position themself near the backstop to aid in the return of a missed pitch to the catcher.
Team parents are allowed in the dugout if cleared by BOD
20. All Volunteers must have a volunteer form on hand and Badge around neck at all games
No unregistered volunteers or siblings will be on the field or in the dugout at any time.
21. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.
MINOR AA DIVISION: (Minor/Competitive League) Ages 7-10
The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before each game
1. Game length 1 Hour 30 Minutes, with the final open inning determined by the official. Open inning is once through the lineup.
2. Starting of the game: All games shall start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. **If a 10 year old has been deemed unsafe to play in the AAA division, he/she cannot pitch in the AA Division.
4. For the entire season, every team will bat the entire lineup.
5. No player will sit out more than one (1) consecutive inning.
6. Each player must play at least one inning per game in the infield, unless player safety is a concern.
Players deemed “unsafe” to be in the infield must receive BOD approval. Coaches are required to send an explanation to the Division Representative who will forward to the BOD.
7. Free substitution defensively at all times.
8. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.
Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order.
9. All Season, kid pitch only.
Attempt to develop all players as pitchers
10. During the season, the Five (5) run rule is enforced, except last inning (unlimited runs). Last inning to be determined and announced by the Umpire prior to the start of a new inning, based on time or 6th inning.
11. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning when on base.
This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in.
The courtesy runner must be the last recorded out available in the dugout.
12. Stealing (once the ball has crossed home plate) is allowed during all games,
Upon a live batted ball, runners may advance at their own risk of being thrown out.
Runners may only advance to home on a batted ball. A runner cannot advance to home on an overthrow from any position player, and when an outfielder releases the ball to the infield, the runner must stop at third.
If a ball gets past an outfielder on a batted ball, the runner may advance to home, but when a throw is made, no advance to home is allowed.
If a walk or hit by pitch forces the runner from third advances to home.
13. With the exception of the pitcher and catcher, no player shall play the same position more than two innings consecutively (regular season only). Once a pitcher is removed, he/she may not re-enter as a pitcher for the remainder of that game.
14. Prior to the start of the game the Managers will state on the pitching chart given to them by their AA Director, the pitchers available to pitch, the amount of pitches thrown and last day pitched.
15. If a pitcher hits three (3) players in a GAME, the pitcher must be replaced.
16. All effort must be made to complete 4 innings within the required drop dead time limit.
Tactics used to slow the game may result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the Executive Board.
17. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.
18. Three Coaches/Volunteers MAXIMUM per team when in the dugout, and only 2 (1st and 3rd) when on offense.
No Manager/Coach will be allowed on the field unless time is call and the Umpire allows, or an injury occurs where attention is necessary
All 3 must stay inside the dugout (ie: no sitting on buckets outside the opening)
MINOR AAA DIVISION: (Minor/Competitive League) Ages 8-12
The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before each game
1. Game length 2 hours. Open inning determined by Umpire and only once through the lineup.
2. Starting of the game: All games shall start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. **If a 12 year old has been deemed unsafe to play in the Majors division, he/she cannot pitch in any Minors division.
4. Continuous batting order will be utilized during regular and postseason.
No player will sit out more than (1) consecutive inning.
Free substitution
5. Games should start ON TIME. Scheduled games and lights are dependent on game starts.
6. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.
Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order.
7. Protests must be submitted to the Representative of the AAA Division, in writing within 24 hours of the end of the protested game. Please acquaint yourself with the proper method of protesting games by reading your Little League Rulebook.
8. During the season, the Five (5) run rule is enforced, except last inning (unlimited runs). Last inning to be determined and announced by the Umpire prior to the start of a new inning, based on time or 6th inning.
9. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning when on base.
This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in.
The courtesy runner must be the last recorded out available in the dugout.
10. If an UMPIRE does not show up, the managers have 10 minutes to agree upon an umpire.
The umpire MUST be a cleared volunteer.
11. The Official Scorebook will determine a team’s record. All game scores must be submitted to the Information Officer after every game by the Home Team.
12. Prior to the start of the game the Managers will state on the pitching chart given to them by their AA Director, the pitchers available to pitch, the amount of pitches thrown and last day pitched.
13. If a pitcher hits three (3) players in a GAME, the pitcher must be replaced.
14. All effort must be made to complete 4 innings within the required drop dead time limit.
Tactics used to slow the game may result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the Executive Board.
15. Since the time limit is drop dead at 2 hours.
16. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.
17. 3 Coaches/Volunteers MAXIMUM per team when in the dugout, and only 2 (1st and 3rd) when on offense.
No Manager/Coach will be allowed on the field unless time is call and the Umpire allows, or an injury occurs where attention is necessary
All 3 must stay inside the dugout (ie: no sitting on buckets outside the opening)
MAJOR DIVISION: (Little League) Ages 9-12
The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before each game
1. Game length 2 hours. Open inning determined by Umpire and only once through the lineup
2. Starting of the game: All games shall start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Time limit is drop dead at 2 hours.
4. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.
In this case, the Manager must notify the Umpire and Opposing Manager of a shortage.
Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order.
5. Each team will utilize Continuous batting order during regular and postseason.
Mandatory play will include a minimum of 6 defensive outs and one at bat.
Players must occupy any of the 9 positions while 3 defensive outs are made consecutively twice per game. (Injured players returning in the game must still complete their consecutive outs)
Free substitution with a no married player requirement.
Substitutions must be declared to the Umpire
6. During the season, the Five (5) run rule is enforced, except last inning (unlimited runs). Last inning to be determined and announced by the Umpire prior to the start of a new inning, based on time or 6th inning.
7. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning when on base.
This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in.
The courtesy runner must be the last recorded out available in the dugout.
8. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.
9. 3 Coaches MAXIMUM per team when in the dugout, and only 2 (1st and 3rd) when on offense.
No Manager/Coach will be allowed on the field unless time is call and the Umpire allows, or an injury occurs where attention is necessary
All 3 must stay inside the dugout when on defense (ie: no sitting on buckets outside of dugout)
10. No player will be replaced/ brought up from the AAA Division at two (2) weeks before the end of the season.
Middle School - Intermediate 50/70 DIVISION: (Competitive League) Ages 11-13
The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes; dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before each game
1. Game length 2 hours. (see Regulations on pg. 3)
2. Starting of the game: All games shall start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Rosters will not exceed 14 players.
4. If the game is tied at the completion of 7 innings then the game will continue; if still tied when time runs out the game will be considered to be complete. (see Tie/Makeup on pg. 3)
5. There must be one adult in the dugout with the players at all times.
6. The team will utilize Continuous batting order during regular and postseason.
Mandatory play will include a minimum of 6 defensive outs and one at bat.
Players must occupy any of the 9 positions while 3 defensive outs are made consecutively twice per game. (Injured players returning in the game must still complete their consecutive outs)
Free substitution with a no married player requirement.
Substitutions must be declared to the Umpire
7. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.
In this case, the Manager must notify the Umpire and Opposing Manager of a shortage.
Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order.
8. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning if they are on the base path.
This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in.
The courtesy runner must be the last out recorded
9. Pitch counts from the game will be signed for by the Manager on the Pitch Log Sheet immediately after the completion of the game.
10. The Official Scorebook will determine a team’s record. All game scores must be submitted to the Information Officer after every game by the Home Team within 24 hours of the game completing.
11. Inter-League Play
All games count towards team standings.
All scheduled games should be played. Make-up games are at the discretion of the League’s President.
Any disciplinary action of a manager will be the responsibility of that specific manager’s BOD.
Home team will provide umpires.
12. Intermediate Division all items not covered by these local rules, the LLB rule book/app shall apply.
13. Temecula Little League will hold an In-House Tournament to determine the winner of the Division.
This will be a single or double elimination tournament depending on time remaining in the season and weather permitting.
Seeding will be determined by the record of all games of the regular season. In the event of two teams ending with the same record, a tie breaker of head-to-head results, or if still tied, their cumulative run differential will determine seeding.
Run rules will be enforced (see Rule 4.10 for definitions)
There is no time limit in the Championship game. 7 full innings will be completed
IF THE IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT IS FINISHED IN TIME, A CHAMPION WILL BE NAMED
SENIORS DIVISION: (Competitive League) Ages: Jr’s 13-14 & Sr 13-16
I. PLAYING FIELDS
A. Field Preparations - Home team is responsible for field preparation, when playing at their
Home Fields, which includes the following if needed:
1. Dragging the field
2. Watering the infield
3. Chalking the field
4. Inspect the field for safety purposes prior to the beginning of play.
5. Installing bases & pitching mounds at the required distance per Rule.
***Both Teams are Responsible for Field clean-up which includes the dugouts and respected bleachers after the game.
II. GAME PLAY
A. Game Start: Games times are set per the schedule that has been provided to and approved by the participating leagues presidents.
1. No team shall start a game without the required 9 players to field the team. Failure to field the 9 man roster will result in forfeiture of the game by that team.
2. Home team is responsible for providing game balls for each game.
3. Each Team Must Provide a 3 or 4 Part Line-up Completed Prior to the Plate Meeting with the Umpire. Must include First and Last Names, Jersey # and Position and League Age for Pitchers.
4. All Bats, Helmets and Catcher's Gear should be lined up outside the dugout on the fence before Game Start for Umpire Safety Inspection.
B. Scorekeeper: The home team is responsible for providing a scorekeeper. The visiting team is responsible for providing a pitch counter. Scorekeeper must be over the age of 16. The league will provide the “Official Division Scorebook”. The scorekeeper must log the official start time from the umpire in the scorebook.
C. Umpire Assignments:
1. Home league is responsible for providing at least the home plate umpire. Failure to provide the needed umpire will result in forfeiture of the game by the home team.
2. A Manager who umpires, shall not umpire their own divisions.
3. Junior Umpires require an Adult Coordinator or Adult Umpire at ALL games.
D. Make-up Games: Games canceled, suspended or called due to weather conditions, field conditions, lights, Safety, etc. which do not constitute a regulation game (Rule 4.10) may be
rescheduled for replay or completion at the League Presidents and/or District Administrator’s discretion. Every attempt will be made to reschedule depending on field availability, team schedules, but there is
no guarantee that games will be made up..
E. Pledges: The Pledge of Allegiance and Little League Pledge will be recited before All games.
III. PLAYING RULES
ALL RULES FROM THE LITTLE LEAGUE RULE BOOK MUST BE FOLLOWED, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LOCAL RULE MODIFICATIONS FOUND ON THIS DOCUMENT.
A. Seniors Division
1. Game length: 7 innings
2. Teams must have 9 players to begin the game. There is a Ten minute grace period to complete the required 9 player roster. Failure to field the 9 man roster will result in forfeiture of the game by that team.
3. Time Limit: No new inning after 2:15. Any inning started must be completed unless the home team is ahead.
4. Pitching: Player Pitch
5. Batting: A continuous batting order will be followed for this division of play for fall ball.
6. Rule 6.02 (c) will be enforced: After entering the batter’s box, the batter must remain in the box with at least one foot throughout the at bat. Exceptions: see rule book.
7. Scoring: Score is kept for all games from the beginning of the season and must be submitted by both managers at the conclusion of the game.
8. Managers must carry their teams pitch logs for all games. Pithing logs for each game must be submitted by both managers at the conclusion of each game.
9. No player shall sit for consecutive defensive innings.
10. Run Rule 4.10 (e
If after four (4) innings, (three and one-half innings) if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of fifteen (15) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.
If after five (5) innings), (four and one-half innings) if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.
If after six (6) innings
(five and one-half innings), if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of eight (8) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.
11. If a game is called for reasons such as weather or darkness or reasons beyond control after (5) innings of play have been completed, this is a regulation game. The team in the lead after the last fully completed inning past the 5th is deemed the winner.
IV. PROTESTS
1. Valid Protest: In accordance with Little League Rule 4.19 (a), protests shall be considered only based on the violation or interpretation of a playing rule, the use of an ineligible pitcher, or the use of an ineligible player. No protest shall be considered on a decision involving an umpire’s judgment.
2. Right to Protest: In accordance with Little League Rule 4.19(b), only the managers (or in the manager's’ absence, the coaches) of contesting team have the right to protest or to speak with an umpire during a game, time out shall be called and the Manager for the other team will be included in the conversation.
Pitch Count & Scorekeeping:
1. Middle School: Home team will be responsible for the official scorebook, and the Visiting team will complete the pitch count log.
2. Each Middle School/Intermediate team will receive a scorebook.
Pitch count sheets will be provided as well
3. The pitching logs and scorebook need to be signed & dated by both the home team Manager, Visiting Managers, the scorekeeper, and the Umpire at the end of the game.
4. Home teams will be responsible for reporting the final score to the Information Officer [email protected] within twenty four hours of game completion to ensure the website is up to date with scores/standings.
5. The Official Scorebook will determine a team’s record.
6. Both Scorekeeper and Pitch Counter will interact solely with the Umpire and NOT with the managers of either team.
7. The official scorekeeper will position themselves directly behind home plate to aid the umpire.
8. Either scorekeeper or pitch counter may not be related to the Manager.
9. Managers or coaches in the dugout will not be permitted to keep an “OFFICIAL” score book or officially log-in the pitch count for his pitcher.
10. Little League guidelines for the approved Pitch Count per age are to be utilized in every where a player pitcher is utilized.
11. Every Manager will complete and have signed by the Official Scorekeeper at the completion of each game their pitch count roster. They will be responsible for it to be with them at all times.
Use of an ineligible pitcher will result in forfeiture of the game.
Next offense will be determined by the BOD
12. Postseason there will be BOD presence at each game to help manage the scorebooks and pitcher eligibility.