BY LAWS

HERRIMAN BASEBALL LEAGUE

(Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Affiliations)

ARTICLE 1, NAME

The name of this organization is the Herriman Baseball League hereafter referred to as the “League.”

ARTICLE 2, OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of the league is to develop and promote in children and usually of ages three (3) to fifteen (15) through the medium of properly supervised and competitive baseball: 1) good sportsmanship, 2) understanding and respect for ru1es, coaches, and umpires~ 3) courage and learning in defeat, 4) tolerance and modesty in victory, and 5) a spirit of cooperation and team play. In the attainment of this objective, the instilling of a desire to win, or the winning of games, is to be the secondary objective.

ARTICLE 3, TERRITORY

The boundaries of the league at the time these by laws were incorporated were not yet established. The boundaries are to be set by the local Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth governing bodies. However, the general area is considered the city of Herriman and includes portions of neighboring cities; Riverton, South Jordan and Bluffdale.

ARTICLE 4, DIRECTORS AND MEETINGS

Section 1, Presidency of Herriman Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Baseball

All citizens within the territory defined above are eligible to be nominated and elected for any board position. It is the responsibility of the outgoing Board and DM’s to determine if the nominated person is qualified for the position.

President – Responsible for overseeing and facilitating all Executive Board Meetings. Represent the leagues at all Babe Ruth District, State or National functions as appropriate. The term will be one to five years. A new president will be nominated and selected as needed

Secretary- Responsible for recording and distributing all pertinent information and decisions made by the Presidency. Responsible for processing all forms, with the Treasurer, pertaining to preparing and sending any League financial obligations (i.e. Tax Returns, Letters of Incorporation). The term will be one to five years. A new secretary will be selected as needed.

Treasurer - Responsible for the fiscal accountability of the League. Create and maintain League budget. Monitor Sub-Committee budgets (i.e. Fields, Snack Bar). With the Secretary responsible for preparing and sending any League financial obligations (i.e. Tax Returns, Letters of Incorporation). The term will be one to five years. A new treasurer will be selected as needed.

Vice President over Cal Ripken League – Responsible for training and helping players of ages 3 to 12. Responsible for organization of all Cal Ripken Divisions including number of teams, number of players on each team, tournaments and has final say in all matters of placement or movement of players including drafted players.

Vice President over Babe Ruth League – Responsible for training and helping players of ages 13 to 15. Responsible for organization of all Babe Ruth Divisions including number of teams, number of players on each team, tournaments and has final say in all matters of placement or movement of players.

Vice President over T-Ball and Rookie – Responsible for training and helping players of ages 3 to 6. Responsible for organization of all T Ball and Rookie Divisions including number of teams, number of players on each team, tournaments and has final say in all matters of placement or movement of players.

Past President – Responsible for maintaining continuity with the community and District, State, and National Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Associations. 

Section 2, Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a committee of citizens who are asked to participate and help by the Presidency. Positions may be added or omitted as need arises and at the discretion of the presidency. 

League Heads – Each league (i.e. Tee Ball, Rookie, Pee Wee, Minor, Major and Babe Ruth) will have a head person responsible for general operation of the league. Responsibilities will include; assisting in registration (explaining rules, age restrictions, dates, recruiting, etc.), forming teams within league, finding coaches within league, tryouts and draft within league, coaches meeting within league, filling out national team rosters within league, coordinate with coaches of league regarding dates and other items, keeping coaches and players within league conscious of rules and ethics, coordinate with other auxiliaries such as umpire coordinator, field supervisor and snack shack chair to insure all aspects run smoothly, and oversee all star tournament requirements for respective league.

Field Supervisor- Responsible for the maintenance of all fields, and necessary equipment and supplies, to be used. The Field Supervisor is responsible for hiring and firing of field setup personnel. The Field supervisor must get approval for the number and payment rate of hires from the presidency. Coordinates with the City Parks Department regarding maintenance. Coordinates with the City on non Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth activities to take place at the fields. Responsible for operating budget set for field maintenance.

Umpire Coordinator - Responsible for assuring qualified umpires are present at all Babe Ruth, Major, Minor and Pee Wee League games. This may be done through agreement with an Umpire’s Association or from a list of approved umpires certified through the Herriman Baseball League. Is

Fund-Raising Chair - Responsible for all duties related to generating revenue for the League with the exception of registration fees and the Snack Bar. With the Treasurer assure the fiscal needs of the League are met.

Snack Shack Chair - Responsible for manning, operating, and maintaining the League’s Snack Shack. Responsible for hiring and firing persons to work in the snack shack. Responsible for buying and stocking materials for sale in the Snack Shack. Responsible for operating budget of the Snack Shack.

Web Site Chair - Responsible for maintaining and updating the Leagues web site including schedules, events, standings and any other pertinent information.

Insurance Coordinator - Responsible for maintaining all filed permits and insurance necessary for league operation.

Section 3, Vacancies and Absences

Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled and approved by the majority of the Presidency. This shall take place at the first available meeting following notification to the Board of the vacancy. Any member missing two (2) consecutive meetings without notification to the executive board or four (4) meetings during their term will be removed from their position.

Section 4, Nominations

The January meeting of the Presidency and Board will be held for the purpose of confirming all Presidency and Board members. Each member shall serve a minimum of one year, unless voted out by a majority of the Board. Any Board member may be elected to successive terms.

Section 5, Voting and Amendments

Each member of the Presidency and Board shall have one (1) vote, and must vote in person. Any Board member holding two (2) or more positions on the Board shall still have only one (1) vote.

Any proposed amendments to these by-laws shall be submitted in writing and read at a Board meeting. A vote shall be taken at the next regularly scheduled meeting requiring a simple majority to pass.

Section 6, Meetings

All meetings shall be conducted under the Roberts Rules of Order. President or President appointed VP will conduct meetings. Meeting will be called by the Presidency as necessary before during and after the regular season.

Section 7, Quorum

One half (1/2) plus one member of the current sitting Board members shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8, Audit

The President will appoint an audit committee as necessary to audit the “books” for a final financial report.

Section 9, Fiscal Reporting Requirements

All Board members responsible for handling money shall be required to make a written report at every Board meeting listing the amount of money received and spent.

ARTICLE 5, LEAGUE DIVISIONS AND ALIGNMENT

The Babe Ruth League shall be divided into 2 leagues using age as a general guideline as follows:

1.      Prep League – Consisting primarily of 12 and 13 year old players.

2.      14-15 year old league – consisting primarily of 14 to 15 year old players.

3.   16-18 year old league - consisting primarily of 16 to 18 year old players.

The Cal Ripken League shall be divided into 5 leagues using age as a general guideline as follows:

1. Majors – consisting primarily of 11 and 12 year old players.

2. Minors – consisting primarily of 9 and 10 year old players.

3. Pee Wee's – consisting primarily of 7 and 8 year old players.

4. Rookies – consisting primarily of 5 and 6 year old players.

5. Tee Ball – consisting of 3 and 4 year old players.

A player drafted or placed on a Pee Wee, Minor and Major team remains with that team for the rest of his career unless that player elects to go back into the draft the next season.

Tee Ball and Rookie players will be assigned to a desired team based on other players or a requested coach. Kids within the same general neighborhood will be kept together where possible.

Section 1, Exceptions to General Age Group Guidelines

The age designations for the league’s divisions are guidelines and exceptions may be made based on ability, safety or special needs (i.e. physically challenged players). At the request of the player or any coach or parent, the player may conduct a special try out to determine appropriate placement for kids wanting to play outside the general age boundaries.

Section 2, Priorities of Coaching Positions

The League Head will nominate the best available coaches for their division. The assigned head coach will assign one official assistant coach. The League Head will assist the head coach by providing a list of the persons who indicated they would be willing to assist during registration.

Sub 1, Previous Year Priority

Individuals approved by the board, that managed/coached the previous year, will be given priority for managing/coaching positions over those that did not.

Sub 2, Returning Coaches Same Division

Individuals approved by the board to manage or coach will have first right of refusal to coach the same team in the same league. The previous year manager will be offered the position first then the assistants will be offered the position. If the manager and first two assistants decline, the team manager will be assigned by the League Head.

Sub 3, Returning Coaches Moving Up to Next Division

Individuals approved by the board to manage or coach who are moving up to the next league will be given first right of refusal to manage the same team if a vacancy exists. If there is no team to move up to in the next division, approved individuals will be assigned positions to manage by the League Head to fill any remaining vacancies within their division.

Sub 4, Board Members who choose to Coach

Active Board Members who choose to coach will be given first right of available teams to choose from. After Board Members have elected to coach, the coaching selection will continue per Subsection 1 - 3.

ARTICLE 6, REGISTRATION AND TRYOUTS

Section 1, Registration

Any player whose name appears on a team roster must have his/her registration money turned in by the time the first game is played. All team coaches will be notified by the League Head one (I) week prior to opening day, of any players ineligible to participate due to delinquent fees. Hardship cases are to be presented in writing and voted on by the executive board. Should an ineligible player participate in a game, that team will forfeit and the coach will be suspended for one (1) calendar week.

Sub 1, Refunds

Refunds may be issued subject to a $6.00 processing fee prior to the last day of registrations. After the final close of registrations no refunds will be available.

Section 2, Tryouts

The League Heads and Vice Presidents are responsible for overseeing the tryout sessions. Tryouts are to be held in March and the League will have published dates, place and time for each age group. For a player to be eligible for the draft, he/she must participate in a full and complete tryout session. Players who are unable to try out, and wish to be placed in the draft will be a random hat pick.

Any player who did not try out and/or registered after the try-outs have concluded, will be placed randomly by the League Head and will not be permitted to play for a coach with whom he played in a prior season, without Board approval.

ARTICLE 7, THE DRAFT

Section 1, General

Persons attending the draft are restricted to coaches, of the appropriate Level, listed by the League Head and sitting Board Members. No children. No exceptions. The League Head or his representative will conduct the draft. The League Head will present to the coaches a list of players eligible far the draft. Should a player’s name and number not appear on that list, their name must be brought to the attention of the League Head for review prior to the first pick of the highest Level that player is eligible to be drafted in.

Section 2, Classification of Players

1. Coaches and (1) Assistant coach can automatically declare their own children to their team without penalty in the draft.
1. Exception to above rule.

                                                               i.      If a coach picks a new Assistant coach that held an official Assistant Coaching position in the year previous, in the same league, that Assistant coach’s child/children cannot be declared. The team will lose its right to pick in the draft in each odd round beginning with the first round for each child. Their draft picks in those rounds are reserved for their children.

                                                             ii.      A Head Coach cannot pick a former official Head Coach, from the previous year of another team within the same league, to become his Assistant Coach for current year.

                                                            iii.      If a child/children played on another team within the same league, and it is proposed that their parent becomes the Assistant Coach for another existing team or expansion team within the same league, the team gaining the new player will be penalized in the first round and lose it pick. It will also lose its pick in each odd round for additional children/siblings of the Assistant Coach.

2. To prevent unfair positioning of teams, it will be expected that the named assistant coach will be the official assistant coach and participate in the managing of on field activities and instructional coaching for the players.
3. The board reserves the right to make final decisions in coaching selection, in an effort to maintain fairness to all teams.

Section 3, Draft Order

1. Expansion teams will be given the right to make (2) picks not consecutive in the second round.

2. The first round of the draft will be conducted with each team being allowed to pick (1) player from the draft pool or blind draft. The draft order will be selected by means of the previous year’s team standings starting from the team with the worst record to the team with the best record.

4. In the event of expansion teams they will begin the first round draft, after all expansion teams have picked (1) player, the draft will move on to the team with the worst record and so on.

                                                               i.      If multiple expansion teams exist the order will be determined by a lottery pick.

3. The second round of the draft will be conducted with each team picking from the draft pool or the blind draw.

5. Expansion teams will begin by making their first pick.

                                                               i.      If more than (1) expansion team exists, the order will be chosen by the lottery system from the first round pick.

6. This will be followed by existing teams picking (1) player and the expansion teams picking their second player in this round.

                                                               i.      The order will be decided by the lottery system. All teams including all expansion teams will pick in this lottery to determine their order for the rest of the second round.

4. The third and each round thereafter will use the draft order which was determined in the first round. This will again start with the expansion teams predetermined order, followed by the existing teams order.

5. All teams will continue to pick from the draft pool or the blind pool until their team number equals 10 players. Once 10 players are on the team they will be removed from the draft until all teams have an equal 10 players.

6. Once all teams have an equal ten players, all remaining players in the draft pool will be included in the blind pool. Each team, using the same pick order used in the 3^rd and remaining rounds, will make a blind pick from the newly combined blind pool. This method will continue for all remaining rounds until all players have been selected.

7. Any team which picks a player who has a sibling in the draft will also receive the sibling with no penalty attached. (Two for One.)
   
8. In the rare event that an existing team from the year previous has no returning players that team will be treated as an expansion team in the draft.

Section 4, Number of Selections

Sub 1, Roster Size

All teams at every level will have no less than 10 players and no more than 15 players. Should any Major, team drop below the minimum of 10 players, the League Head may elect to balance the roster. This may be done via tryout of age appropriate players from a lower Level (i.e. 11 and 12 year-olds. for Major Level, 9 and 10 year-olds for Minor Level). The League Head may also move a player up to balance a roster if the move up is requested by a player’s parents and, in the League Heads discretion, the player is skill level appropriate.

Sub 2, Final Rosters

After the draft and placement of players, the League Heads will keep the rosters for all teams and will have a meeting with all Head Coaches of all divisions to hand out final rosters.

Sub 3, Assigning Players

The League Head can assign at any time, additional players from the waiting list to any team at any level.

Section 5, Draft Verifications

Upon leaving the draft a coach must verify with the League Head that the selections are correct. The Player Agent’s copy of the draft is official and must be attested to by an Executive Board member.

Section 6, Trades

Sub 1, Drafted Players

Drafted players may be traded. Trades will only be allowed in the 30 minutes following each draft. Coaches must have their rosters verified by the League Head prior to leaving the draft.

Sub 2, Trading Players

Post-draft player-for-player trades will be permitted providing the involved coaches, players, parents, and the League Head consent.

ARTICLE 8, COACHES

Section 1, General

All coaches may be required to submit to a background check as outlined each year by the Board. A coach may be asked to step down without recourse to the Board if a negative report comes back. A coach may be reinstated upon clearing up any derogatory errors on the background check and passing a new background check. The league will recognize and approve two (2) coaches for each team The coach’s job is the key job in the Cal Ripken program. It is the coaches’ responsibility to train the children in baseball as well as in good sportsmanship: and as much as possible, meet the children’s individual needs as they work with the children in a team atmosphere. Disciplinary action can and will be taken by the Board in situations when the coaches fail to follow league rules, by-laws and policies up to and including dismissal from that coaching position. It is the coaches’ job to follow and support all programs adopted by the Board. Any coach or player involved in disciplinary action must make themselves available to and meet all requests of the Presidency. No one under the age of 21 will be allowed to be a head coach or manager on any team roster. All coaches must be at least 18 years old to hold an assistant coaching position unless otherwise approved by the Board. Listed coaches in good standing must be the field coaches when present at games. Only three coaches shall be in the dugout during games.

Section 2, Responsibility

Coaches will have complete control of activities, conduct, and welfare of their players and parents while on the playing field. A coach shall conduct him/her self at all times with players, coaches, and umpires in an adult, courteous manner, to include no profanity at any times. The coaches are responsible for the children and need to set a good example in conduct and respect to others, especially the umpires. The children are the reason for the league and their well being, training, and Cal Ripken experience must be upper most in all our efforts. Safety, fairness, obedience to the rules, good sportsmanship, and positive attitudes must be evident at all times. At no time will a coach conduct a scheduled or unscheduled practice with less than four (4) players.

Coaches will be responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued by the league. All issued items must be returned to the league no later than one (1) week after conclusion of play.

Section 3, Protests

Judgment calls cannot be protested!!!!

If the need arises for a protest, all coaches must conduct themselves in a professional manner and demonstrate good sportsmanship. Any protest to be considered valid, must be filed with the umpire in charge by the coach immediately at the time of dispute and before the next pitch. The protest must be presented in writing within 48 hours of the protest, to a member of the League Presidency.

Procedure for protest hearings:

A. Presidency will notify all parties of the time and place of the hearing.

B. Each Coach must bring their scorebook to the hearing.

C. The following is a guideline for written and oral presentations.

1. Brief summary of events.

2. Names of persons involved.

3. Cite the actual rule or by-law in question.

4. Recommend action to be taken.

D. Each side will be given five (5) minutes for oral presentations.

E. Each side will be given three (3) minutes for rebuttal.

F. After the rebuttal period, presidency may ask questions.

G. The committee will issue a binding judgment. If the protest is approved, the protest fee will be refunded.

Section 4, Scores and Standings

Each coach will report their scores on a weekly basis to the League Head. He or she in turn will report them to the Website Coordinator for publication on the Herriman Baseball Website.

Section 5, Ejections

In the event a coach is ejected from a game, they must immediately leave the park. They may not communicate either verbally or non-verbally with their team. The ejected coach will be allowed to attend the next game played but will not be allowed to coach his team or communicate either verbally or non-verbally with them. The coach may appeal within (48) hours of the start of the game. The appeal must be in writing to the Presidency. Any coach, who is ejected from more than one (1) game in a season, will be suspended immediately pending the League Presidency bearing and judgment. The hearing may result in suspension from coaching Cal Ripken Baseball for the remainder of the season or possible indefinite suspension, to include All-star participation. It is the head coaches responsibility, or coach in charge, to report any ejection on his/her team and the umpires to report any ejection on either team to the Vice President of their league the same day or night. Failure of the coach to do so will result in a two (2) game suspension.

Section 6, Complaints

All complaints regarding coaches, players, umpires, or parents will be communicated to the League Presidency either verbally or in writing within 48 hours of the incident. The Presidency will then have the alleged subject provide a rebuttal as to what occurred. The Presidency will then act upon the complaint, with each party having the opportunity to submit background information in person and have one corroborating witness for both sides.

ARTICLE 9, PLAYER PARTICIPATION

Section 1, Playing Time

Sub 1, Participation:

Each player in good standing, present at the start of all games must participate in at least three (2) full innings in the field. If for any legitimate reason, such as game curtailment, a child is not able to meet the minimum requirement, he/she will start to make up the missed time in the next game. All eligible players shall bat in rotation whether or not they are actively playing a defensive position.

Sub 2, Notification

If for any reason a parent feels that their child is not playing the required minimum amount, he or she should notify any board member as soon as possible.

Sub 3, Scorebooks

Coaches may be required to submit their scorebooks to the League at any time for verification of playing time. A committee In the event a pitcher has pitched too many innings or a player has not participated in the minimum amount, the first offense will result in the coach being suspended from both practices and games for one (1) calendar week. The second offense will result in an appropriate action by the League Presidency.

Section 2, Substitutions and Ejections

Sub 1, Ejection

The ejected player’s position in the batting order will be recorded as an “out” each time his or her turn at bat occurs. The ejected player must also sit out the next game. Any player, who is ejected more than one (1) time in a season, will be suspended immediately pending a Presidency hearing. The hearing may result in suspension from Cal Ripken Baseball for the remainder of the season, and will nullify any All-Star participation.

Sub 2, Permanent Vacancy

When a vacancy occurs due to illness, injury, or other emergency reason There will be no removal of players from other organizational teams in order to get a replacement player. The team who is short a player may also elect to play short one player on their roster for the balance of the season. This will be allowed ONLY for the reasons itemized above.

Section 3, Injured Player Under Professional Care

Any injured player under a physician’s care must have a medical release submitted to the player’s head coach prior to being allowed to return to practice or games. The head coach will submit a copy of the release to the League Head or Presidency.

Section 4, Base Coaches

At no time are players permitted to be used as base coaches.

Section 5, Uniforms

All players must wear their league issued uniform in its entirety. Caps, socks, pants, and jerseys must be league issued and all the same. (Accepted exception: Players and coaches may wear “Pro Fit” caps as substitutes for League issued caps as long as they match IDENTICALLY League Issued equipment)

Section 6, Discipline

A player may be benched for coming late to games or practices, missing games or practices without permission, improper conduct at games, or any other legitimate reason. Coaches should notify their League Head of any disciplinary actions taken in regards to playing time. Benching of any player may be appealed to the Presidency either by the player or by his parents.

ARTICLE 10, OFFICIAL BASEBALL RULES

Section 1, Official Baseball Rules

All games shall be played according to the official baseball rules, sections 1.00 to 10.22, with the exceptions listed in the Official Cal Ripken Rules and Regulations book and local rules contained in these by-laws. All disputes, protests, and rulings regarding the execution and/or interpretation of these rules, and the following exceptions, will be reviewed and ruled on by the League Presidency.

Section 2, Pitching

Sub 1, Innings

A pitcher in any level in the Cal Ripken League may pitch a maximum of six (6) innings per calendar week. A pitcher in the Babe Ruth League may pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings per calendar week.

Note: One pitch thrown during an inning constitutes an entire inning.

Sub 2, Pitcher Removal

Once a pitcher has been removed as a pitcher, they cannot return to pitch again in the same game.

Only the starting pitcher may return to the mound, as long as they are still eligible to play.

Section 3, Batting

Sub 1, Babe Ruth, Major Minor and Pee Wee Level Batting

All players will be listed in the scorebook and the team will bat through the entire line-up. If player arrives late, that player will be added to the bottom of the batting order.

Sub 1.1, Nine Batter Rule

Pee Wee 7 League, sides will change after nine batters have batted or 3-outs have occurred or 6 runs have occurred, whichever comes first.

In all other divisions, sides change after nine batters.  

Sub 2, Entire Line up Batting

All players will be listed in the scorebook and the team will bat through the entire line-up. If player arrives late, that player will be added to the bottom of the batting order.

Sub 2, Babe Ruth, Major Minor and Pee Wee Level - Sliding

There will be no hurdling, leaping over, diving over, or initiation of violent contact with the intent of dislodging the ball from a defensive player in an attempt to reach a base safety or avoid a tag anywhere on the field. These acts will considered dangerous play and require ejection from the game. Players ejected for this will be referred to the League Presidency to determine if additional disciplinary action is required.

Section 4, Fielding

A fourth outfielder may be added to the defense (total of 10 defenders) in the Pee Wee division. The positions in the outfield are left, left center, right center, and right.

Section 5, Ties

Sub 1, Games

All games are completed at six innings for Pee Wee, Minor and Major Divisions. A complete game is considered seven innings for the Babe Ruth League. Extra innings may be played if time permits and no other games are scheduled, otherwise, the game will end in a tie. Tie games will be recorded as a half win and a half loss.

Due to the field scheduling Herriman Baseball will recognize a game complete if any of the following occur:

1. 6 innings of play have been completed

2. 3 1/2 or 4 innings of play have completed and one team is ahead by 10 or more runs.

3. The maximum game time has been played, regardless of innings played.

Sub 2, Standings

If there is a tie for first place in the Major or Minor Divisions at the conclusion of the season the tie breaker will be the record of head to head competition. If a tie still exists the teams will be Co-Champions.

Section 6, Time Limit

Sub 1, Pee Wee League

No new innings will begin after 1-hour 20-minutes in the Pee Wee League.

Time limit of 1-hour and 30-minutes. Games can end in a tie. If a complete inning has not been played at the time limit the score will revert back to the end of the previous inning.

Game will be considered complete regardless of the innings played if the time limit is reached. This is due to lack of field space for rescheduling make up innings.

Sub 2, Minor Leagues

No new innings will begin after 1-hour 30-minutes in the Pee Wee League.

Time limit of 1-hour and 40-minutes. Games can end in a tie. If a complete inning has not been played at the time limit the score will revert back to the end of the previous inning.

Game will be considered complete regardless of the innings played if the time limit is reached. This is due to lack of field space for rescheduling make up innings.

Sub 3, Major Leagues

No new innings will begin after 1-hour 50-minutes in the Pee Wee League.

Time limit of 2-hour and 00-minutes. Games can end in a tie. If a complete inning has not been played at the time limit the score will revert back to the end of the previous inning.

Game will be considered complete regardless of the innings played if the time limit is reached. This is due to lack of field space for rescheduling make up innings.

Sub 4, Babe Ruth Leagues

All games will have a one-hour and 50-minute Drop Dead time limit.

Section 7, Make-up Games

Sub 1, Rescheduling

All make-up games (weather related or protested) must be scheduled by the Scheduling VP. If the Scheduling VP cannot be reached, the President may schedule the game. Games played without authorization of either the Scheduling VP or the President will be considered null and void. Scheduling VP will notify the Umpire Coordinator of all make-up games

Sub 2, Revert Back Rule

When a game is scheduled for make-up the pitching restrictions of the CURRENT WEEK are in force. There is no “looking back” to determine pitcher eligibility.

If a re-schedule requires a team to play 3 games in a week, pitching eligibility will be determined in back to back games, rather than the overall week.

Section 8, All Star and Tournament Team Eligibility

A player must play or be present for at least 4 innings of no less than half of the teams’  regular season games to be eligible for the Post Season “Divisional” All Stars or Traveling Tournament teams. The intent of this rule is to prevent a player from abandoning his Cal Ripken Team to participate with other teams or leagues. The Board may vote exceptions if games are missed due to reasons other than participation in other leagues or teams.

ARTICLE 11, ALL-STARS

Section 1, Tournament Teams

Sub 1, Team Composition

Pee Wee, Minor, Major, Prep (13-year olds) and Babe Ruth (14-15-year olds) will have the opportunity to provide a primary and secondary all-star team. The League may elect to provide only one secondary team and omit the primary team, depending on the skill level of the players or other issues. All teams will have a minimum of 12 players and a maximum of 15.

Sub 2, Coordinator

The League Head for each division sending an all-star team will be required to perform all the administrative and coordination activities for all all-star teams. This will include the construction of books, equipment issue and return, field scheduling, placement of team orders for items not provided by the league, and interfacing with the district commissioner on all-star related items.

Sub 3, Coach Selection

The primary all-star coaches from each division will be the coaching staff of the first place team in the division. The all-star coaches for the secondary team will be the coaching staff of the second place team in the division. If a primary team is not compiled, then the divisional first place coaching staff will be the secondary all-star coaches.

Sub 4, Team Selection

The all-star team will be selected by the all-star coaching staff selected by the above process.

Sub 5, Rosters

The names of all Divisional All Stars must be submitted to the Presidency one week after the divisions last scheduled regular season game.