INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on being appointed a tournament manager for Moon Township Little League
Baseball. The tournament season is often the highlight of the players’ summer. It is a time
when the players get a chance to make new friends, learn a lot about baseball and learn about
themselves while playing their favorite game. As a manager it is your job to help them on this
endeavor. We have prepared this manual as a guide to help you enjoy the tournament season
as much as your players.
The objective of the tournament manager is to further develop player skills through advanced
training, practicing, and competitive playing. The manager will also further develop
sportsmanship and proper behavior among his players, coaches, and parents. The tournament
team is now a representative of both Moon Little League Baseball, Inc. and Moon Township,
PA.
For first time managers this can seem like a daunting task. It is our intention to help you keep
organized by offering pointers in several of the key tasks you are going to face.
We’ve broken the manual down to several critical areas. They are as follows:
1. Team Selection
2. Uniform Selection
3. Mandatory Meetings
4. Hosting a Tournament
5. Tournament Director
6. Concession Coordinator
7. Tournament Selection
8. Sportsmanship Policy
In addition to these topics we’ve included several handouts to help you stay organized.
1. 2011 Baseball Board Contact List
2. 2011 Concession Board Contact List
3. 2011 Concession Worker Contact List
4. Check Requisition Forms-Umpire Money and Tournament Reimbursement
5. Sample Uniform Order sheet
6. Sample Tournament Brackets and Umpire Cost Reference Sheet
7. Umpire Calling Procedure / Moon Umpire List
8. Moon Tournament Recap- Tournament Director’s Report
9. 2011 Tournament Season Recap for Newsletter
10. Accident Incident Report
11. Sample Tournament Rules per age group
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TEAM SELECTION:
This is the first and perhaps most important job you’ll have. It can also be controversial. Our
organization mandates that you hold a try out prior to selecting your team. A piece of advice is
for you to attend as many games as possible after you have been appointed manager. This will
help you get a better feel for the players in a non try out environment. Also, by being at as
many games as possible you can pre-empt complaints from parents whose child is not chosen
for your team.
Contact Jon Hower to schedule your tryout date(s)
When choosing players for your team it is also important to carefully consider how many kids
you are going to have on the team. Playing on a tournament team requires a significant time
investment from the parents. NOTE: A player may only be rostered on ONE Moon
Tournament Team while his team is participating in tournament play. In addition to the travel
to the games there is also going to be practice time and time spent working on the fields and
serving in the concession stand. There is also the expense of the uniform. Because of the time
and money commitments parents are going to be sensitive to how much playing time their
child gets. You have to strike a balance between having enough players, having the right
players, and getting all of the kids playing time. You’ll also play in tournaments that feature
roster batting. Carrying too many players on the team can negatively impact the team’s
performance.
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UNIFORM SELECTION AND ORDERING:
The Board of Directors of our league has chosen two uniform styles. The choices made were to balance
price and quality. You may special order other styles, but they will be significantly more expensive. It is
important that we keep some consistency among all the tournament team uniforms to unify the
community spirit. You are required to use the Moon emblem selected by the Board of Directors on your
hats and shirts and to use only the red and white Moon colors. You are also required to order the
uniforms from Team Sportswear. Mark Thompson at Team Sportswear is aware of the required
emblems and has been affiliated with Moon Baseball for a number of years. His prices are better than
anywhere else and Mark will work with you on the inevitable last minute problems that may arise.
You should hold a team meeting as soon as possible after the team has been formed to order the
uniforms. Before the meeting, you should get samples uniforms and hats from Mark, and then get sizing
from the team at the meeting. We’ve included a sample uniform order sheet for your review. It is
important to make the ordering process as simple as possible. Being organized will help to avoid size
issues or missing uniform pieces.
Team Sportswear requires payment when the order is picked up, so you may want to collect the money
at this meeting if you can.
You need to place your order with Team Sportswear at least 14 days prior to your first tournament.
MEETINGS:
The league is going to hold a couple meetings that you have to attend. There will be a meeting
with the Tournament Committee prior to the start of tournament season that you and your
Tournament Director are required to attend. The date for this meeting is Saturday, June 18th
at 9:00 am at Baker Field. Following this meeting, you will be able to pick up your tournament
equipment, baseballs, practice baseballs, and a tentative practice schedule. The other meeting
is for Tournament Directors and Concession Coordinators, which will be Saturday, June 25th
at 9:00 am at Devenzio.
It is also important that you have a meeting with the parents of your team to discuss team
goals, tournament and practice schedules. You may want to combine this with the uniform
meeting mentioned above.
It is also a good idea to hold a team parent meeting prior to hosting your tournament. At this
meeting you can discuss the division of labor mentioned below. Another important topic to
discuss is conduct. The tournament season is competitive. Not only is it competitive but you
are playing against teams from other communities. Sometimes emotions run high. It is the job
of the manager and their coaches to ensure that the parents as well as the kids show good
behavior. Remember that you are representing all of Moon Baseball when you travel to or host
a tournament. The behavior of you and your team will reflect on all of us.
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HOSTING A TOURNAMENT:
Each tournament team is required to host a tournament (except 13 & 14 yr old ‘A’ or ‘B’ teams).
These are important fund raisers for our league. Successful tournament seasons help us to
keep the registration cost down while still having money available for improvements to the
Baker Field Complex.
The first thing you need to do is to appoint a Tournament Director. The duties of the
Tournament Director will be spelled out below. You and your TD will be responsible for getting
teams to participate. We will post your tournament on the MCAA website and we’ll
communicate with you on the number of teams that have expressed an interest in
participating. The goal is to get at least 6, but preferably 8 commitments for your tournament.
Other communities will be choosing their tournaments as early as May, so you and your TD
should start recruiting as soon as you are chosen as the tournament manager. If you wait until
mid June to start calling other communities, there is a good chance a lot of them will have their
tournament schedules filled. You can get contact information from the MCAA web site
(www.MCAA.net), and from other coaches and League officials.
As previously mentioned, the Tournament season provides significant revenue through our
concession stand. You and the TD should arrange to have other food items for sale at the
concession stand. The revenue from these other items is to be included with the general
concession revenue. Anyone preparing other items can be reimbursed for their costs from the
concession stand.
In the past, it was customary to hold a meeting with all participating teams a few days before
the tournament to draw pools and disseminate the schedule. You may do this if you wish, but
with everyone’s busy schedule these days, you will probably find very few if any teams will
attend this meeting. Alternatively, the other teams will be relying on you to make a fair and
balanced schedule. You will find that a number of teams attending your tournament will also
be concurrently playing in another tournament. You should try to accommodate their schedule
as much as possible without disrupting your tournament too much. Remember, you will want
these teams to come back next year. Making a team forfeit a game will almost guarantee they
won’t be back again.
During your tournament it is important that you, your coaches, team, and team parents treat
the other teams like guests. Be polite. Be helpful. Make them want to come back next year.
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ROLE OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
The Tournament Director (TD) is crucial to the success of your tournament. It is up to the TD to:
1. establish a grounds crew schedule
2. keep track of the results of each game and post those results in a conspicuous place
3. schedule announcers and people to work the scoreboard during games
4. schedule and pay umpires ( Umpire Fees paid for by the Association)
5. mediate any disputes over rules or umpire decisions
6. communicate scheduling, rules and sportsmanship policy to all visiting managers before
tournament
7. serve as the contact for the visiting managers during the tournament
8. alcohol strictly prohibited at all Moon Hosted Tournaments
The TD is critical to the success of your tournament. Organization is the key to this success and
will make it more likely that teams will want to come back next year. Every parent of the
tournament team needs to help out during the Moon hosted tournament.
NOTE: Umpire calling procedures are listed in this manual
CONCESSION COORDINATOR:
A tournament hosted by a Moon team will need to have a Tournament Concession Coordinator
appointed by the Manager. This coordinator will be responsible for the handling of all
concession activities for the tournament being hosted. The coordinator will work with the
Concession Stand President or appointed concession board tournament coordinator to
establish:
Menu items to be sold for the tournament. NOTE: Moon Township is hosting other
communities and many games are played during dinner time. It is important to have a
variety of menu items outside of the normal concession food.
Scheduling of workers to work the concession stand during the tournament.
Turning in all receipts for reimbursements to concession treasurer within ONE WEEK of the
completion of the tournament. Each tournament team will have a labeled, yellow envelope
in bottom of cash box in which to place any receipts for reimbursement. Attach name and
address to receipt so that concession treasurer can issue a check for reimbursement.
MONEY SHALL NOT BE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM CASH BOX FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
Coordinating with a Concession Board member to deposit money into the Bank on a daily
basis. Money is not to be kept from day to day. A board member must deposit the money
into the bank.
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FAQ’S REGARDING TOURNAMENT CONCESSION STAND:
1. WHY DO WE HAVE TO MAKE SPECIAL FOODS FOR TOURNAMENTS?
Offering a variety of foods other than the usual concession menu is simply a part of being a good
hosting team. Many families come to our community straight from work and it is nice to offer
them more than just a hot dog. For many years, our tournament menus have received many
complements from those outside of our community. Our guest teams and families really do
appreciate us going out of our way to provide them with a menu that offers a nice variety.
2. CAN I HIRE SOMEONE TO WORK WHEN IT IS MY TURN TO WORK IN THE CONCESSION STAND?
Yes. A
list of APPROVED persons to work the stand will be available to all tournament teams. If you
wish to hire one of these people, you will pay that person from your own pocket. The cost will
be $20 for each game worked in the concession stand. NOTE: MONEY SHALL NOT BE TAKEN
FROM THE CASH BOX TO PAY A WORKER.
3. WHY CAN’T OUR TEAM KEEP THE MONEY FROM THE SPECIAL FOODS MADE DURING THE TOURNAMENT?
All money raised through the selling of food/drinks from the concession stand belongs to the
Association. The cost of extra foods will be reimbursed by the Association as long as receipts
are turned in to the concession treasurer within one week of the completion of the tournament.
In other words, the Association buys the ingredients for extra foods, the money made from
selling these foods belongs to the Association. If you decide to have a bake sale to raise money
for your team, the Association does NOT reimburse for these items.
4. DO WE HAVE TO STOCK THE CONCESSION STAND FOR OUR TOURNAMENT?
No. Concession board members will stock the stand with the USUAL items. You may purchase
special foods and will be reimbursed through the treasurer. It is your responsibility to fill up the
drink coolers each night so that cold drinks are available for the next day. This even includes
filling up the coolers after the last game of your tournament, as a courtesy to the next
tournament.
5. WHAT ARE WAYS THAT WE CAN RAISE SOME MONEY FOR OUR TOURNAMENT TEAM TO HOST A PARTY
AND/OR GIVE A SMALL GIFT TO THE PLAYERS AFTER THE TOURNAMENT SEASON?
A couple ways to raise money for your tournament team that does NOT take away money from
the concession stand include:
 Selling 50/50 raffle tickets for each game played.
 Having another raffle. An example of this is that one team raffled off a bicycle that was
donated to the team. Chinese Auctions items have been sold in the past.
 Conduct a Bake Sale.
If you have any questions or concerns about how to raise money for your team, contact a
Baseball Board member for clarification and approval.
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TOURNAMENT SELECTION:
It is entirely up to you and your team to decide how many tournaments you want to play. Most
managers in our league play in 3 or 4 tournaments plus the Little League World Series
Tournaments where applicable. Keep in mind that these are only kids so it may not be wise to
overlap tournaments.
If you are not sure where to find out about available tournaments you can check the
McCandless Athletic Association website at www.mcaa.net. This is a pretty comprehensive
listing of tournaments by age group in western PA
Our organization does not permit teams to participate in outside tournament play until your
respective in house league play has concluded, including league playoffs, and July 4th All Star
Activities. NO tournaments are to be entered until after July 4th. Exceptions are teams
participating in the Little League World Series. Any tournament to be played on or before July
4th must first be approved by the Moon Twp. Little League Baseball, Inc. Board of Directors. If
you want to attend a tournament before July 4th, please contact your in-house commissioner,
or a current board member with your request. Board member contact information is included
in this handbook.
TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES AND OTHER COSTS:
As a tournament manager, Moon Township Little League Baseball, Inc. will reimburse the
tournament team for the cost of one Tournament outside of the Moon Tournament. The
Association will also pay for the Host Tournament entry fee, pay for umpire fees and provide
tournament baseballs to host a tournament. The costs of all other tournaments entered and
uniform costs are the responsibility of the tournament team. When hosting a Moon
Tournament, teams may elect to raise money to help defray the cost of the tournaments and
uniforms. Some ways to raise money include:
Conducting 50/50 raffles for each game, or conduct other raffles.
Conduct an External Bake Sale. NOTE: Extra items sold through the Concession Stand
CANNOT be used for team funding. See section on Concession Coordinator.
SUMMARY:
This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of the manager’s role or responsibilities.
Rather, it is a guideline of the minimum requirements for a successful tournament season.
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SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
In 2011, the Moon Township Little League Baseball
Association, Inc. will be enforcing a zero tolerance policy in
regard to the conduct of coaches, players, parents, and
spectators during a Moon Twp. hosted Tournament. The
policy is as follows:
If a manager, coach, player, or spectator is ejected from a
tournament game, they shall take no further part in that
game. They may not sit in the stands and may not be
recalled. They shall immediately leave the vicinity of the
field. The ejected person(s) will have no communication
with the players, the manager, or coaches for the
remainder of the game. Violation of this rule will result in
an immediate forfeit. Anyone ejected from a game will
also serve an automatic one (1) game suspension in the
team’s next scheduled game, and they may not attend the
next game as a spectator or communicate with the
manager, coaches, or players during the game(s) of their
suspension. A second ejection in the tournament will
result in that team being removed from the tournament
and tournament entry fees will NOT be reimbursed to the
team removed.
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MOON TOWNSHIP LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC.
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTACT LIST
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MOON TOWNSHIP LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC.
2011 CONCESSION BOARD CONTACT LIST
President – Jennifer Azen
[email protected] – or - [email protected]
412-580-8175; 412-299-0243
Vice President – Kim McKee
[email protected]
412-491-9352
Treasurer – Joey Manuel
[email protected]
412-780-2985; 412-262-0922
BAKER COMMITTEE
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Sue Ann Papst - [email protected] - 412-721-1242
Karen Buzza - [email protected] - 412-913-6389
Kelly Niehaus - [email protected] - 412-303-7547
Lisa Lampo - [email protected] - 412-523-2181; 724-457-1019
DEVENZIO COMMITTEE
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Jen Sacco - [email protected] - 412-508-9986
Megan Suchar - [email protected] - 412-716-7960
Tammy McCuen - [email protected] - 412-480-2607
Debbie Blaha - [email protected] - 412-956-4090
KRANE COMMITTEE
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Leslie Steratore - [email protected]
Jen Sacco - [email protected] - 412-508-9986
TBALL COMMITTEE
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Claudia Blatchford - [email protected] - 412-721-2039
Michelle Polster - [email protected] - 412-478-6530
POP:
 Kim McKee - Devenzio - [email protected] - 412-491-9352
 Vicky Morris – Baker - [email protected] - 724-457-3619
Nappies:
 Becky Myers - [email protected] - 412-580-2936
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Board Members:
 Colleen Cole - All Star Day - [email protected]
 Vanessa Fachet - [email protected]
 Tara Ganni - Startup Crew - [email protected]
 Michelle Guthrie - [email protected]
 Vicki Hricz - [email protected]
 Lisa McMonigal - Startup Crew - [email protected]
 Beth Santacroce - Startup Crew - [email protected]
 Chelsea Sargent - [email protected]
 Soni Zimmerman - Night at the Races - [email protected]
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MOON TOWNSHIP LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC.
2011 CONCESSION STAND WORKER LIST
CONCESSION STAND WORKERS
DeVenzio Concession Stand:
 Please have one adult present during each shift.
(Parents must coordinate to insure one adult is present.)
 No one under age 14 may work in this stand.
 Always schedule 3 people per shift if two minors are working.
Baker Concession Stand:
 No one under age 14 may work in this stand.
 Schedule 2 or 3 people per shift.
PLEASE PAY THE WORKER YOU’VE HIRED DURING THE SHIFT THEY ARE WORKING, OR
LEAVE AN ENVELOPE WITH THE WORKER’S NAME ON IT IN THE CONCESSION STAND
AHEAD OF TIME. THE PAYMENT IS $20.00.
NAME
Madison Polster
Lexie Ulven
Alli Steratore
Casey Rockerstein
Meghan Taylor
Annie McCoy
Rachel Morris
Emily Bolton
Jennifer Ferrone
Kaley Meanor
Marquesha Mackey
Koren McConville
Erin Knepper (college)
Erin Azen (college)
Mia Castlevetter
Sarah Davis
CELL NUMBER
412-482-2638
412-638-0396
412-398-9828
HOME NUMBER
412-200-2620
724-457-7635
412-264-6255
412-299-8545
412-264-6989
412-299-0680
724-457-3619
412-719-2699
412-269-2908
412-215-9377
412-264-7385
724-457-2211
412-478-7119
412-417-5227
412-334-2021
412-299-0243
412-269-9303
724-457-1986
Any questions please contact any Concession Stand Board Member if you have
any questions.
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CHECK REQUISITION FORM FOR
TOURNAMENT UMPIRE FEES AND
TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE REIMBURSEMENT
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Check Requisition
______________________
Pay To
____
____
Address
P.O. Box 1042
Moon Township, PA, 15108
________
________
Phone Number
REQUISITIONER SIGNATURE
REQUISITION DATE
REQUISITIONER PHONE
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
_____Umpires per game for _____ round robin games at $______ per game
$________.
_____Umpires per game for _____ Semis and Championship games at $______ per game
$________.
TOTAL
DISBURSEMENT DATE
Authorized by
Date
Authorized by
Date
REQUISITION #
$
COST ACCOUNT
CHECK #
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Check Requisition
______________________
Pay To
____
____
Address
P.O. Box 1042
Moon Township, PA, 15108
________
________
Phone Number
REQUISITIONER SIGNATURE
REQUISITION DATE
REQUISITIONER PHONE
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL
Tournament Entry Fee Reimbursement for________________Tournament
$
Played on _______________________(Dates)
TOTAL
DISBURSEMENT DATE
Authorized by
Date
Authorized by
Date
REQUISITION #
COST ACCOUNT
CHECK #
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SAMPLE UNIFORM ORDER SHEET
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Year
Manager
Coaches
Shirt Color
Color of Pants
Jersey
#
Player Name
Team
Manager Phone #
Shirt Type
Color of Socks
Parent’s Names
Home Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail
DOB
Birth
Cert.
Y/N
Shirt
Size
Pant
Size
Hat
Size
Check
Amt.
Special Instructions
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SAMPLE TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
MOON TOURNAMENT UMPIRE COST
REFERENCE SHEET AND UMPIRE
PROCEDURES AND MOON UMPIRE LIST
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SAMPLE TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
4 Teams – 1 Bracket (3 game min., 6 game Round Robin, 9 game total)
Round Robin Play:
1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3, 2 vs. 4, 3 vs. 4
Semi Finals:
#1 Seed vs. #4 Seed, #2 Seed vs. #3 Seed
Finals:
Semi-Final Winners
AVOID CONSOLATION GAMES!
5 Teams – 1 Bracket (4 game min., 10 game Round Robin, 13 games total)
Round Robin Play:
1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 1 vs. 4, 1 vs. 5, 2 vs. 3
2 vs. 4, 2 vs. 5, 3 vs. 4, 3 vs. 5, 4 vs. 5
Semi Finals:
#1 Seed vs. #4 Seed, #2 Seed vs. #3 Seed
Finals:
Semi-Final Winners
AVOID CONSOLATION GAMES!
6 Teams – 2 Brackets (3 game min., 9 game Round Robin, 12 games total)
Round Robin Play:
Pool A: 1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 2 vs. 3
Pool B: 1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 2 vs. 3
Cross Play:
A1 vs. B1, A2 vs. B2, A3 vs. B3
Semi Finals:
#1 Seed Pool A vs. #2 Seed Pool B, #1 Seed Pool B vs. #2 Seed Pool A
Finals:
Semi-Final Winners
AVOID CONSOLATION GAMES!
7 Teams – 2 Brackets (3 game min., 12 game Round Robin, 15 games total)
Round Robin Play:
Pool A, 4 teams: 1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3, 2 vs. 4, 3 vs.4
Pool B, 3 teams: 1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 2 vs. 3, 1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 2 vs. 3
Semi Finals:
#1 Seed Pool A vs. #2 Seed Pool B, #1 Seed Pool B vs. #2 Seed Pool A
Finals:
Semi-Final Winners
AVOID CONSOLATION GAMES!
8 Teams – 2 Brackets (3 game min., 12 game Round Robin, 15 games total)
Round Robin Play:
Pool A: 1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3, 2 vs. 4, 3 vs.4
Pool B: 1 vs. 2, 1 vs. 3, 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3, 2 vs. 4, 3 vs.4
Semi Finals:
#1 Seed Pool A vs. #2 Seed Pool B, #1 Seed Pool B vs. #2 Seed Pool A
Finals:
Semi-Final Winners
AVOID CONSOLATION GAMES!
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MOON TOURNAMENT UMPIRE COST REFERENCE
# Teams
4
5
6
7
8
# Brackets
1
1
2
2
2
Min. Games
3
4
3
3
3
RR Games
6
10
9
12
12
Semis
2
2
2
2
2
Final
1
1
1
1
1
Total Games
9
13
12
15
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8 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT
# Teams # Brackets Min. Games
RR Games
Semis Final Total Games Umpire $
4
1
3
6
2
1
9
$450
5
1
4
10
2
1
13
$650
6
2
3
9
2
1
12
$600
7
2
3
12
2
1
15
$750
8
2
3
12
2
1
15
$750
NOTE: Games using two Moon Umpires at $50 per Game.
9-10 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT
# Team # Brackets Min. Games
RR Games
Semis Final Total Games Umpire $
4
1
3
6
2
1
9
$270
5
1
4
10
2
1
13
$390
6
2
3
9
2
1
12
$360
7
2
3
12
2
1
15
$450
8
2
3
12
2
1
15
$450
NOTE: Games using One Patch Umpire at $30 Per Game.
11-12 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT
# Teams # Brackets
Min. Games RR Games
Semis Final Total Games Umpire $
4
1
3
6
2
1
9
$540
5
1
4
10
2
1
13
$780
6
2
3
9
2
1
12
$720
7
2
3
12
2
1
15
$900
8
2
3
12
2
1
15
$900
NOTE: Games using One Patch Umpire at $35 per Game and One Moon Umpire @$25 per Game
for a total of $60 per Game.
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UMPIRES
The following is the umpire staffing for each tournament:
8 year old tournaments will use two of the Moon umpires at $25 per umpire for a
total of $50.
9 yr old and 10 yr old tournaments will use one patch umpire only. The cost of the
umpire is $30 per game
11 yr old and 12 yr old tournaments will use one patch umpire at $35 per game and
one Moon umpire @ $25 per game
The umpires are to be paid prior to the start of each game.
Tournament Directors will be responsible for scheduling the Moon umpires for all tournament games. A list will
be provided of available umpires. Ken Santucci will supply the patch umpires. When your tournament schedule is
ready, it is the responsibility of the tournament director to immediately send a copy of the schedule to both Terry
and Ken so they can begin scheduling your games.
Ken Santucci’s contact information is:
Work E-Mail: [email protected]
Home E-Mail: [email protected]
Cell Phone: (412) 327-4508
If you have to reschedule or cancel a game it is your responsibility to notify Terry and Ken as early as possible. If
the umpire shows up and the game is called due to rain before the game starts you will have to pay the umpires
for the game.
It is best to assume the umpires are not familiar with the rules of your tournament. You should provide a copy
of the rules to each ump. Also, please be aware that the quality of the umpires varies. Some of the patch
umpires are better than others. Some of the Moon umpires are better than others. All of them are trying their
best. If their best is not good enough it is best to just request or schedule a different umpire rather than
berating them for their performance. Just because they are a patch umpire it is not okay to yell at them. It is
never acceptable to yell at one of the Moon umpires.
You should calculate your total umpire expense and request a check from Jeff Gilmore using the check
requisition form provided in this manual. If you need extra money because of rain outs you can request
additional funds from Jeff.
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MOON TOWNSHIP TOURNAMENT
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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MOON TOWNSHIP TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT
THE INTENT OF THIS REPORT IS FOR THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR TO RECORD THE RESULTS
FROM THE MOON TOURNAMENT AND TO COMMENT, PRO OR CON, ON THE PARTICIPATING
COMMUNITIES.
YEAR
AGE
LEVEL
DATES
DIRECTOR
MOON TEAM MANAGER
TEAM
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
RECORD
PLACE
COMMENTS
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2011TOURNAMENT SEASON RECAP
FOR NEWSLETTER
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May 25, 2011
Gentlemen:
Attached you will find a Tournament Team information form. While it is still somewhat fresh in
your memory, we would like you to give us information to include in the 2012 Newsletter. The form is
self explanatory, but if you have any questions, call or write. Also, if you’d like to submit a picture,
please send it to me by regular mail (103 Elmhurst Drive, Moon Township, PA 15108) with the names on
a separate sheet. You can also email this form and any picture to my e-mail address listed below.
Likewise, you can mail this form back to me if you prefer.
Need to have responses by September 1, 2011.
Best regards,
Steve Meneskie
[email protected]
412-860-2442
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2011 TOURNAMENT PLAY
TEAM:
MANAGER & COACHES:
TOURNAMENTS ENTERED
PLACE FINISHED (1-4)
MVP AWARD WINNERS:
Name
Tournament
TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS: (i.e. outstanding hitting, pitching, close games, come from
behind, etc.)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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ACCIDENT INCIDENT REPORT FORM
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2011 PRELIMINARY ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT - (Little League Use Only)
MOON TOWNSHIP LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC. I.D.# 2-38-04-07
NAME: _______________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
CITY and ZIP: __________________________________
No treatment needed__
First aid at field__
DATE: ___________
PHONE: ___________________
PARENTS’ NAME: ____________________
To doctor__
To hospital__
Ambulance__
Other__
DIVISION AND FIELD IN WHICH ACCIDENT/INCIDENT OCCURRED:
DIV:
T-BALL__
MIDGET__
MINOR__
LITTLE__
JUNIOR__
COLT__
LEGION__
FIELD:
BAKER I__
BAKER II__
DEVENZIO__
BROOKS__
KRANE__
WHISPERING WOODS__
OTHER__
TYPE OF ACCIDENT/INCIDENT:
Struck by:
1. Pitched ball
2. Batted ball
3. Thrown ball
4. Bat
Collision with:
__
__
__
__
5. Other player
6. Fence
7. Backstop
8. ____________
Other:
__
__
__
__
9. Tripped/fell
10. Over-exertion
11. Hit dirt too hard while sliding
12. Concession Stand mishap
13. ___________________________
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT CAUSES:
CONDITIONS:
1. Uneven field surface, such as holes, humps, etc.
2. Foreign objects, such as glass, rakes, stones, bottles, etc.
3. Congestion during practice or games
4. Weather conditions, such as rain, sun, darkness
5. Lack of, or poor-fitting, protective equipment
6. Other: _______________________________________________________
__
__
__
__
__
__
CONTRIBUTING ACTS:
1. Mishandled ball
2. Mishandled bat
3. Poor evasive action
4. Incorrect sliding form
5. Not watching the ball
6. Lack of grip on bat
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
7. Wild pitch
8. Wild throw
9. Wild swing with bat
10. Lack of attention
11. Horseplay
12. Other _____________
__
__
__
__
__
Brief statement of what happened: ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Recommended corrective measures needed: __________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Name of person completing form: _____________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________
Date: ____________________
Function:
Manager __
Coach __
Observer __
NOTE: This form is for Little League purposes only. When an accident happens, obtain as much information as possible. Within 24 hours, send a
copy of this form to League Safety Officer at the following address.
Scott Zimmerman 938 Harper Road, Crescent Twp., PA 15046
In case of medical emergency, telephone the Safety Officer within 24 hours at 412-720-0870 (cell) or 724-457-7725 Home).
THE REASON FOR THIS FORM IS TO ESTABLISH A RECORD OF ALL ACCIDENTS AND TO PROVIDE
THE LEAGUE AND HEADQUARTERS WITH RELEVANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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GENERAL CONDUCT
1.
Managers shall be responsible for their players, coaches and fans. The umpires are instructed to warn
the manager one (1) time concerning abuse and misconduct from any of the above. If not controlled
the game could be forfeited to the opposing team.
2.
Any coach who disputes or argues with an umpire over a call may be ejected from the game. Only the
manager may question a call or make a formal protest. (Managers may not dispute a judgment call).
3.
Protests may be made by the team manager (or acting manager) to the umpire at the time of the
incident. The umpire will sign the scorebook, along with his/her brief description of the incident.
4.
No protests, other than those pertaining to the playing rules, can be made after the first pitched ball
following the incident which may result in a protest.
5.
All protests will be decided by the tournament director.
6.
Any player or coach throwing equipment in anger is subject to ejection from the game at the discretion
of the umpire.
7.
Obscene or abusive language will not be tolerated. Any violation of this rule will result in removal from
the field and stands. This rule is in effect for players, coaches, and spectators. The player, coach, or
spectator removed for obscene or abusive language or behavior will be subjected to General Conduct
rule #8 below.
8.
If a manager, coach, player, or spectator is ejected from a tournament game, they shall take no further
part in that game. They may not sit in the stands and may not be recalled. They shall immediately leave
the vicinity of the field. The ejected person(s) will have no communication with the players, the
manager, or coaches for the remainder of the game. Violation of this rule will result in an immediate
forfeit. Anyone ejected from a game will also serve an automatic one (1) game suspension in the team’s
next scheduled game, and they may not attend the next game as a spectator or communicate with the
manager, coaches, or players during the game(s) of their suspension. A second ejection in the
tournament will result in that team being removed from the tournament and tournament entry fees will
NOT be reimbursed to the team removed.
GENERAL RULES
1.
Official PONY Baseball, Inc. rules are in effect, except as written separately in these rules.
2.
Each Team shall provide their own liability insurance. Moon Little League Baseball Inc. shall not be
responsible for any injuries occurring before, during, or after any game to any person or persons
connected to the team.
3.
Players must be _____ years old or less on April 30, 2010.
4.
A player cannot play for more than one (1) team in the tournament.
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5.
A team roster must be presented with the name, shirt number, date of birth and age before the first
game and may not be altered after the first game. If requested by the Tournament Director, a proof of
age must be readily available. If a proof of age is not available, then that player is ineligible until proof
of age is presented to the Tournament Director.
6.
All players must wear uniforms. All shirts must have numbers on the back. Catchers are required to
wear a mask, chest protector, leg guards and a cup. Metal spikes are permitted.
7.
Moon Township Little League Baseball will assign an official scorekeeper for each game. This official
scorebook will be the only record accepted by the tournament director. The umpire must sign the
official scorebook at the end of each game.
8.
Only the manager, two (2) coaches, a scorekeeper and 15 players are allowed in the dugout area. The
player roster will be limited to maximum 15 players.
9.
BATTING & SUBSTITUTION RULES OPEN TO DISCUSSION.
PRE GAME
1.
The home team will be decided by a coin toss prior to the game. The team traveling the furthest will
call the coin toss. If it is not agreeable on furthest distance, then the Tournament Director will decide
who calls the coin toss. In the Semi-Final games, the higher seeded team will have choice of home or
away. The Championship game home team will be decided by coin toss as described above.
2.
The batting cages will be available for use before the game.
3.
Every attempt will be made to adhere to the starting time for each game. However, teams will be given
a fifteen (15) minute grace period after the scheduled starting time. After the 15 minute grace period
elapses the tournament director may declare a forfeit. Every reasonable attempt will be made to avoid
forfeits.
4.
Due to limitations related to field availability and other team’s commitments, scheduling changes will
be considered by the tournament director only in emergencies and on a case by case basis. When
possible, the tournament director will attempt to assist teams in resolving schedule conflicts because of
other tournaments. Decisions of the tournament director will be final.
5.
Ground rules will be discussed prior to the start of each game.
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PLAYING RULES
1.
Nine (9) players will be used on the field with three (3) outfielders.
2.
All players on roster, present at the game, must play a minimum of three (3) innings in the field.
3.
A runner must avoid contact on a play at a base or the runner will be called out. The runner may do this
by sliding, stopping or stepping around the fielder. This is considered a judgment call and not subject to
protest.
4.
The infield fly rule is in effect.
5.
The umpire will give each team one (1) team warning for throwing the bat. Any player doing so after
that will be called out.
6.
All games will be seven (7) innings. After four (4) full innings the Fifteen (15) Run Rule is in effect except
for the championship game(s). After five (5) full innings, the Ten (10) Run Rule is in effect except for the
championship game(s). Games called before completion will be considered complete if the home team
is ahead after three and one half innings (3 ½), or the visiting team is ahead after four (4) innings. The
losing teams must bat at least 4 times. If the game is not considered complete it will be replayed in its
entirety.
7.
If there is a rain delay you may not take your team home until official notification is given by the
tournament director.
8.
Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to start a game.
9.
The batter and all base runners must wear helmets.
10.
Bats must conform to the rules of PONY Baseball Inc., and cannot exceed 2 ¾” diameter.
11.
Any team may challenge any player from another team about his/her age. If a player is challenged, the
manager must present the player’s birth certificate to the tournament director. If the player is found
ineligible, the game(s) his team has won be forfeited. If a player’s birth certificate is not presented all
games will be forfeited and that player will no longer be permitted to participate in the tournament.
12.
There is a free substitution allowed for all non-pitching positions.
13.
Catcher Courtesy Rule: With two outs the catcher may be replaced on the bases with a pinch runner to
allow the catcher to get his equipment on. The pinch runner will be the last player to make put out.
14.
No Tobacco in any form is allowed to be used by anyone while on the field or in the dug out area.
15.
Tie breakers will be decided by 1) Head to Head, 2) Run allowed, 3) Run differential (maximum of ten
(10) runs per game) and 4) Coin toss. Note: that in the event of a forfeit the score will be counted as 100 for tie breaker purposes.
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PITCHING RULES
1.
A pitcher is permitted to pitch up to seven (7) consecutive innings per game. Any pitcher, who has
pitched four (4) consecutive innings, may not pitch in the next game. One thrown pitch in an inning
constitutes an inning. A pitcher may pitch in consecutive games if he/she has not pitched more than
four (4) innings in the preceding game. In the event of double header, the combined innings cannot
exceed four (8) innings. A pitcher may not exceed fourteen (14) innings in the tournament.
2.
A pitcher removed from the mound for any reason during a game may not return to pitch in that same
game.
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34
GENERAL CONDUCT
1.
Managers shall be responsible for their players, coaches and fans. The umpires are instructed to warn
the manager one (1) time concerning abuse and misconduct from any of the above. If not controlled
the game could be forfeited to the opposing team.
2.
Any coach who disputes or argues with an umpire over a call may be ejected from the game. Only the
manager may question a call or make a formal protest. (Managers may not dispute a judgment call).
3.
Protests may be made by the team manager (or acting manager) to the umpire at the time of the
incident. The umpire will sign the scorebook, along with his/her brief description of the incident.
4.
No protests, other than those pertaining to the playing rules, can be made after the first pitched ball
following the incident which may result in a protest.
5.
All protests will be decided by the tournament director.
6.
Any player or coach throwing equipment in anger is subject to ejection from the game at the discretion
of the umpire.
7.
Obscene or abusive language or behavior will not be tolerated. Any violation of this rule will result in
removal from the field and stands. This rule is in effect for players, coaches, and spectators. The player,
coach, or spectator removed for obscene or abusive language or behavior will be subjected to General
Conduct rule #8 below.
8.
If a manager, coach, player, or spectator is ejected from a tournament game, they shall take no further
part in that game. They may not sit in the stands and may not be recalled. They shall immediately leave
the vicinity of the field. The ejected person(s) will have no communication with the players, the
manager, or coaches for the remainder of the game. Violation of this rule will result in an immediate
forfeit. Anyone ejected from a game will also serve an automatic one (1) game suspension in the team’s
next scheduled game, and they may not attend the next game as a spectator or communicate with the
manager, coaches, or players during the game(s) of their suspension. A second ejection in the
tournament will result in that team being removed from the tournament and tournament entry fees will
NOT be reimbursed to the team removed.
GENERAL RULES
1.
Each Team shall provide their own liability insurance. Moon Little League Baseball Inc. shall not be
responsible for any injuries occurring before, during, or after any game to any person or persons
connected to the team.
2.
Players must be ___ years old or less on April 30, 2010.
3.
A player cannot play for more than one (1) team in the tournament.
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4.
A team roster must be presented with the name, shirt number, date of birth and age before the first
game and may not be altered after the first game. If requested by the Tournament Director, a proof of
age must be readily available. If a proof of age is not available, then that player is ineligible until proof
of age is presented to the Tournament Director.
5.
All players must wear uniforms. All shirts must have numbers on the back. Catchers are required to
wear a mask with a THROAT GUARD, chest protector, leg guards and a cup. No metal spikes are
permitted.
6.
Moon Township Little League Baseball will assign an official scorekeeper for each game. This official
scorebook will be the only record accepted by the tournament director. The umpire must sign the
official scorebook at the end of each game.
7.
Only the manager, two (2) coaches, a scorekeeper and 15 players are allowed in the dugout area. The
player roster will be limited to maximum 15 players. During the game, the players and coaches not on
the field must stay in the dugout.
8.
The batting order may not be changed once the game begins unless there is an injury or the game is
started without all players. Players arriving after the start of the game will be placed at the end of the
batting order in order of their appearance.
9.
The entire roster shall bat continuously.
10.
There will be a NO On-Deck circle in effect. Violation of this rule will result in a team warning for the
first offense. On a second offense, the manager will be ejected and the ejection rule will be in effect.
Further offenses may result in a team forfeiting the game. This rule is in place for the safety of all
players and spectators. This rule can be called by the umpire as well as the tournament director.
PRE GAME
1.
The home team will be decided by a coin toss prior to the game. The team traveling the furthest will
call the coin toss. If it is not agreeable on furthest distance, then the Tournament Director will decide
who calls the coin toss. In the Semi-Final games, the higher seeded team will have choice of home or
away. The Championship game home team will be decided by coin toss as described above.
2.
The batting cages will be available for use before the game.
3.
Every attempt will be made to adhere to the starting time for each game. However, teams will be given
a fifteen (15) minute grace period after the scheduled starting time. After the 15 minute grace period
elapses the tournament director may declare a forfeit. Every reasonable attempt will be made to avoid
forfeits.
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4.
Due to limitations related to field availability and other team’s commitments, scheduling changes will
be considered by the tournament director only in emergencies and on a case by case basis. When
possible, the tournament director will attempt to assist teams in resolving schedule conflicts because of
other tournaments. Decisions of the tournament director will be final.
5.
Ground rules will be discussed prior to the start of each game.
PLAYING RULES
1.
Official Little League Baseball rules will be in effect except as written in these rules.
2.
Nine (9) players will be used on the field with three (3) outfielders.
3.
All players on roster, present at the game, must play a minimum of three (3) innings in the field.
4.
Stealing of bases is permitted, but there are no leads. Runner may not leave a base until a pitched ball
passes the batter. A player leaving the a base early will be required to return to the base he/she left,
unless the runner was called out trying to steal the next base the runner is out.
5.
A runner must avoid contact on a play at a base or the runner will be called out. The runner may do this
by sliding, stopping or stepping around the fielder. This is considered a judgment call and not subject to
protest.
6.
A runner may not slide head first, except when returning to the base they just left.
7.
Bunting is permitted. No swinging bunts are allowed, a player attempting or is successful at a swinging
bunt will be called out. All runners will return to their original bases.
8.
The infield fly rule is in effect.
9.
Only Little League approved bats up to thirty three (33) inches and a 2 ¼ inch diameter may be used.
10.
The umpire will give each team one (1) team warning for throwing the bat. Any player doing so after
that will be called out.
11.
All games will be six (6) innings. After 3 full innings the Fifteen (15) Run Rule is in effect except for the
championship game(s). After four (4) full innings, the Ten (10) Run Rule is in effect except for the
championship game(s). Games called before completion will be considered complete if the home team
is ahead after three and one half innings (3 ½), or the visiting team is ahead after four (4) innings. The
losing teams must bat at least 4 times. If the game is not considered complete it will be replayed in its
entirety.
12.
If there is a rain delay you may not take your team home until official notification is given by the
tournament director.
13.
Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to start a game.
14.
The batter and all base runners must wear helmets.
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15.
Any team may challenge any player from another team about his/her age. If a player is challenged, the
manager must present the player’s birth certificate to the tournament director. If the player is found
ineligible, the game(s) his team has won be forfeited. If a player’s birth certificate is not presented all
games will be forfeited and that player will no longer be permitted to participate in the tournament.
16.
There is a free substitution allowed for all non-pitching positions.
17.
Catcher Courtesy Rule: With two outs the catcher may be replaced on the bases with a pinch runner to
allow the catcher to get his equipment on. The pinch runner will be the last player to make put out.
18.
No Tobacco in any form is allowed to be used by anyone while on the field or in the dug out area.
19.
Tie breakers will be decided by 1) Head to Head, 2) Run allowed, 3) Run differential (maximum of ten
(10) runs per game) and 4) Coin toss. Note: that in the event of a forfeit the score will be counted as 100 for tie breaker purposes.
20.
Little League International has banned the use of composite barrel bats. It will be the responsibility of each
manager to ensure that no player uses an unapproved bat in game or at practice. If a player uses an unapproved
bat in a game, the bat will be removed from the game and the player and manager will each be given a
tournament warning not to use it again. A second offense could result in suspension. If a player reaches base
and his bat is determined to be unapproved BEFORE a pitch is thrown to the next batter, the player will return to
the plate with the same count he had prior to reaching base and all runners will return to the base they occupied
prior to the pitch. The pitch delivered at the time will still count for the pitcher’s official pitch count.
PITCHING RULES
1.
A pitcher is permitted to pitch up to six (6) consecutive innings per game. Any pitcher, who has pitched
three (3) or more consecutive innings, may not pitch in the next game. One thrown pitch in an inning
constitutes an inning. A pitcher may pitch in consecutive games if he/she has not pitched more than
three (3) innings in the preceding game. In the event of double header, the combined innings cannot
exceed six (6) innings. A pitcher may not exceed twelve (12) innings in the tournament.
2.
A pitcher removed from the mound for any reason during a game may not return to pitch in that same
game.
3.
A pitcher hitting two (2) batters in the same inning or three (3) in the same game must be removed from
the pitching position.
4.
On the second visit to the mound by the manager or coach that pitcher must be removed from the
pitching position. Visits to the mound between innings do not constitute a visit for the purpose of this
rule.
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GENERAL CONDUCT
1.
Managers shall be responsible for their players, coaches and fans. The umpires are instructed to warn
the manager one (1) time concerning abuse and misconduct from any of the above. If not controlled
the game could be forfeited to the opposing team.
2.
Any coach who disputes or argues with an umpire over a call may be ejected from the game. Only the
manager may question a call or make a formal protest. (Managers may not dispute a judgment call).
3.
Protests may be made by the team manager (or acting manager) to the umpire at the time of the
incident. The umpire will sign the scorebook, along with his/her brief description of the incident.
4.
No protests, other than those pertaining to the playing rules, can be made after the first pitched ball
following the incident which may result in a protest.
5.
All protests will be decided by the tournament director.
6.
Any player or coach throwing equipment in anger is subject to ejection from the game at the discretion
of the umpire.
7.
Obscene or abusive language or behavior will not be tolerated. Any violation of this rule will result in
removal from the field and stands. This rule is in effect for players, coaches, and spectators. The player,
coach, or spectator removed for obscene or abusive language or behavior will be subjected to General
Conduct rule #8 below.
8.
If a manager, coach, player, or spectator is ejected from a tournament game, they shall take no further
part in that game. They may not sit in the stands and may not be recalled. They shall immediately leave
the vicinity of the field. The ejected person(s) will have no communication with the players, the
manager, or coaches for the remainder of the game. Violation of this rule will result in an immediate
forfeit. Anyone ejected from a game will also serve an automatic one (1) game suspension in the team’s
next scheduled game, and they may not attend the next game as a spectator or communicate with the
manager, coaches, or players during the game(s) of their suspension. A second ejection in the
tournament will result in that team being removed from the tournament and tournament entry fees will
NOT be reimbursed to the team removed.
GENERAL RULES
1.
Each Team shall provide their own liability insurance. Moon Little League Baseball Inc. shall not be
responsible for any injuries occurring before, during, or after any game to any person or persons
connected to the team.
2.
Players must be ____years old or less on April 30, 2010.
3.
A player cannot play for more than one (1) team in the tournament.
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4.
A team roster must be presented with the name, shirt number, date of birth and age before the first
game and may not be altered after the first game. If requested by the Tournament Director, a proof of
age must be readily available. If a proof of age is not available, then that player is ineligible until proof
of age is presented to the Tournament Director.
5.
All players must wear uniforms. All shirts must have numbers on the back. Catchers are required to
wear a mask with a THROAT GUARD, chest protector, leg guards and a cup. No metal spikes are
permitted.
6.
Moon Township Little League Baseball will assign an official scorekeeper for each game. This official
scorebook will be the only record accepted by the tournament director. The umpire must sign the
official scorebook at the end of each game.
7.
Only the manager, two (2) coaches, a scorekeeper and 15 players are allowed in the dugout area. The
player roster will be limited to maximum 15 players. During the game, the players and coaches not on
the field must stay in the dugout.
8.
The batting order may not be changed once the game begins unless there is an injury or the game is
started without all players. Players arriving after the start of the game will be placed at the end of the
batting order in order of their appearance.
9.
The entire roster shall bat continuously.
10.
There will be a NO On-Deck circle in effect. Violation of this rule will result in a team warning for the
first offense. On a second offense, the manager will be ejected and the ejection rule will be in effect.
Further offenses may result in a team forfeiting the game. This rule is in place for the safety of all
players and spectators. This rule can be called by the umpire as well as the tournament director.
PRE GAME
1.
The home team will be decided by a coin toss prior to the game. The team traveling the furthest will call
the coin toss. If it is not agreeable on furthest distance, then the Tournament Director will decide who
calls the coin toss. In the Semi-Final games, the higher seeded team will have choice of home or away.
The Championship game home team will be decided by coin toss as described above.
2.
The batting cages will be available for use before the game.
3.
Every attempt will be made to adhere to the starting time for each game. However, teams will be given
a fifteen (15) minute grace period after the scheduled starting time. After the 15 minute grace period
elapses the tournament director may declare a forfeit. Every reasonable attempt will be made to avoid
forfeits.
4.
Due to limitations related to field availability and other team’s commitments, scheduling changes will
be considered by the tournament director only in emergencies and on a case by case basis. When
possible, the tournament director will attempt to assist teams in resolving schedule conflicts because of
other tournaments. Decisions of the tournament director will be final.
5.
Ground rules will be discussed prior to the start of each game.
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PLAYING RULES
1.
Official Little League Baseball rules will be in effect except as written in these rules.
2.
Nine (9) players will be used on the field with three (3) outfielders.
3.
All players on roster, present at the game, must play a minimum of three (3) innings in the field.
4.
Stealing of bases is permitted, but there are no leads. A runner may not leave a base until a pitched ball
passes the batter. A runner leaving the a base early will be required to return to the base he/she left,
unless the runner was called out trying to steal the next base the runner is out.
5.
A runner must avoid contact on a play at a base or the runner will be called out. The runner may do this
by sliding, stopping or stepping around the fielder. This is considered a judgment call and not subject to
protest.
6.
A runner may not slide head first, except when returning to the base they just left.
7.
Bunting is permitted. No swinging bunts are allowed, a player attempting or is successful at a swinging
bunt will be called out. All runners will return to their original bases.
8.
Only Little League approved bats up to thirty three (33) inches and a 2 ¼ inch diameter may be used.
9.
The umpire will give each team one (1) team warning for throwing the bat. Any player doing so after
that will be called out.
10.
All games will be six (6) innings. After 3 full innings the Fifteen (15) Run Rule is in effect except for the
championship game(s). After four (4) full innings, the Ten (10) Run Rule is in effect except for the
championship game(s). Games called before completion will be considered complete if the home team
is ahead after three and one half innings (3 ½), or the visiting team is ahead after four (4) innings. The
losing teams must bat at least 4 times. If the game is not considered complete it will be replayed in its
entirety.
11.
If there is a rain delay you may not take your team home until official notification is given by the
tournament director.
12.
Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to start a game.
13.
The batter and all base runners must wear helmets.
14.
Any team may challenge any player from another team about his/her age. If a player is challenged, the
manager must present the player’s birth certificate to the tournament director. If the player is found
ineligible, the game(s) his team has won be forfeited. If a player’s birth certificate is not presented all
games will be forfeited and that player will no longer be permitted to participate in the tournament.
15.
There is a free substitution allowed for all non-pitching positions.
16.
Catcher Courtesy Rule: With two outs the catcher may be replaced on the bases with a pinch runner to
allow the catcher to get his equipment on. The pinch runner will be the last player to make put out.
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17.
No Tobacco in any form is allowed to be used by anyone while on the field or in the dug out area.
18.
Tie breakers will be decided by 1) Head to Head, 2) Run allowed, 3) Run differential (maximum of ten
(10) runs per game) and 4) Coin toss. Note: that in the event of a forfeit the score will be counted as 100 for tie breaker purposes.
19.
Little League International has banned the use of composite barrel bats. It will be the responsibility of each
manager to ensure that no player uses an unapproved bat in game or at practice. If a player uses an unapproved
bat in a game, the bat will be removed from the game and the player and manager will each be given a
tournament warning not to use it again. A second offense could result in suspension. If a player reaches base
and his bat is determined to be unapproved BEFORE a pitch is thrown to the next batter, the player will return to
the plate with the same count he had prior to reaching base and all runners will return to the base they occupied
prior to the pitch. The pitch delivered at the time will still count for the pitcher’s official pitch count.
PITCHING RULES
1.
A pitcher is permitted to pitch up to three 3 consecutive innings per game. Any pitcher, who has pitched
three (3) consecutive innings, may not pitch in the next game. One thrown pitch in an inning constitutes
an inning. A pitcher may pitch in consecutive games if he/she has not pitched more than two (2) innings
in the preceding game. In the event of double header, the combined innings cannot exceed four (4)
innings. A pitcher may not exceed twelve (12) innings in the tournament.
2.
A pitcher removed from the mound for any reason during a game may not return to pitch in that same
game.
3.
A pitcher hitting two (2) batters in the same inning or three (3) in the same game must be removed from
the pitching position.
4.
On the second visit to the mound by the manager or coach that pitcher must be removed from the
pitching position. Visits to the mound between innings do not constitute a visit for the purpose of this
rule.
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GENERAL CONDUCT
1.
Managers shall be responsible for their players, coaches and fans. The umpires are instructed to warn
the manager one (1) time concerning abuse and misconduct from any of the above. If not controlled
the game could be forfeited to the opposing team.
2.
Any coach who disputes or argues with an umpire over a call may be ejected from the game. Only the
manager may question a call or make a formal protest. (Managers may not dispute a judgment call).
3.
Protests may be made by the team manager (or acting manager) to the umpire at the time of the
incident. The umpire will sign the scorebook, along with his/her brief description of the incident.
4.
No protests, other than those pertaining to the playing rules, can be made after the first pitched ball
following the incident which may result in a protest.
5.
All protests will be decided by the tournament director.
6.
Any player or coach throwing equipment in anger is subject to ejection from the game at the discretion
of the umpire.
7.
Obscene or abusive language or behavior will not be tolerated. Any violation of this rule will result in
removal from the field and stands. This rule is in effect for players, coaches, and spectators. The player,
coach, or spectator removed for obscene or abusive language or behavior will be subjected to General
Conduct rule #8 below.
8.
If a manager, coach, player, or spectator is ejected from a tournament game, they shall take no further
part in that game. They may not sit in the stands and may not be recalled. They shall immediately leave
the vicinity of the field. The ejected person(s) will have no communication with the players, the
manager, or coaches for the remainder of the game. Violation of this rule will result in an immediate
forfeit. Anyone ejected from a game will also serve an automatic one (1) game suspension in the team’s
next scheduled game, and they may not attend the next game as a spectator or communicate with the
manager, coaches, or players during the game(s) of their suspension. A second ejection in the
tournament will result in that team being removed from the tournament and tournament entry fees will
NOT be reimbursed to the team removed.
GENERAL RULES
1.
Each Team shall provide their own liability insurance. Moon Little League Baseball Inc. shall not be
responsible for any injuries occurring before, during, or after any game to any person or persons
connected to the team.
2.
Players must be 8 years old or younger on April 30, 2010.
3.
A player cannot play for more than one (1) team in the tournament.
4.
A team roster must be presented with the name, shirt number, date of birth and age before the first
game and may not be altered after the first game. If requested by the Tournament Director, a proof of
age must be readily available. If a proof of age is not available, then that player is ineligible until proof
of age is presented to the Tournament Director.
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5.
All players must wear uniforms. All shirts must have numbers on the back. Catchers are required to
wear a mask with a THROAT GUARD, chest protector, leg guards and a cup. No metal spikes are
permitted.
6.
Moon Township Little League Baseball will assign an official scorekeeper for each game. This official
scorebook will be the only record accepted by the tournament director. The umpire must sign the
official scorebook at the end of each game.
7.
Only the manager, two (2) coaches, a scorekeeper and 15 players are allowed in the dugout area. The
player roster will be limited to maximum 15 players. During the game, the players and coaches not on
the field must stay in the dugout.
8.
The batting order may not be changed once the game begins unless there is an injury or the game is
started without all players. Players arriving after the start of the game will be placed at the end of the
batting order in order of their appearance.
9.
The entire roster shall bat continuously.
10.
There will be a NO On-Deck circle in effect. Violation of this rule will result in a team warning for the
first offense. On a second offense, the manager will be ejected and the ejection rule will be in effect.
Further offenses may result in a team forfeiting the game. This rule is in place for the safety of all
players and spectators. This rule can be called by the umpire as well as the tournament director.
11.
Little League International has banned the use of composite barrel bats. It will be the responsibility of
each manager to ensure that no player uses an unapproved bat in game or at practice. If a player uses an
unapproved bat in a game, the bat will be removed from the game and the player and manager will each
be given a tournament warning not to use it again. A second offense could result in suspension. If a
player reaches base and his bat is determined to be unapproved BEFORE a pitch is thrown to the next
batter, the player will return to the plate with the same count he had prior to reaching base and all
runners will return to the base they occupied prior to the pitch. The pitch delivered at the time will still
count for the pitcher’s official pitch count.
PRE GAME
1.
The home team will be decided by a coin toss prior to the game. The team traveling the furthest will call
the coin toss. If it is not agreeable on furthest distance, then the Tournament Director will decide who
calls the coin toss. In the Semi-Final games, the higher seeded team will have choice of home or away.
The Championship game home team will be decided by coin toss as described above.
2.
The batting cages will be available for use before the game.
3.
Every attempt will be made to adhere to the starting time for each game. However, teams will be given
a fifteen (15) minute grace period after the scheduled starting time. After the 15 minute grace period
elapses the tournament director may declare a forfeit. Every reasonable attempt will be made to avoid
forfeits.
4.
Due to limitations related to field availability and other team’s commitments, scheduling changes will
be considered by the tournament director only in emergencies and on a case by case basis. When
possible, the tournament director will attempt to assist teams in resolving schedule conflicts because of
other tournaments. Decisions of the tournament director will be final.
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5.
Ground rules will be discussed prior to the start of each game.
PLAYING RULES
1.
Official Little League Baseball rules will be in effect except as written in these rules.
2.
Ten (10) players will be used on the field with four (4) outfielders.
3.
All players on roster, present at the game, must play a minimum of three (3) innings in the field.
4.
Stealing of bases is not permitted,
5.
A runner must avoid contact on a play at a base or the runner will be called out. The runner may do this
by sliding, stopping or stepping around the fielder. This is considered a judgment call and not subject to
protest.
6.
A runner may not slide head first, except when returning to the base they just left.
7.
Only Little League approved bats up to thirty three (33) inches and a 2 ¼ inch diameter may be used.
8.
The umpire will give each team one (1) team warning for throwing the bat. Any player doing so after
that will be called out.
9.
All games will be six (6) innings. After 3 full innings the Fifteen (15) Run Rule is in effect except for the
championship game(s). After four (4) full innings, the Ten (10) Run Rule is in effect except for the
championship game(s). Games called before completion will be considered complete if the home team
is ahead after three and one half innings (3 ½), or the visiting team is ahead after four (4) innings. The
losing teams must bat at least 4 times. If the game is not considered complete it will be replayed in its
entirety.
10.
If there is a rain delay you may not take your team home until official notification is given by the
tournament director.
11.
Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to start a game.
12.
The batter and all base runners must wear helmets.
13.
Each hitter will receive six (6) pitches or three (3) strikes when at bat. There will be no walks or hit
batters. Bunting is not allowed.
14.
A hit ball will be dead when the ball is received in control by the pitcher’s helper within the pitcher’s
circle. At this time runners who have not passed the line indicated by chalk must return to the last base
they achieved. Any runner past this mark will be awarded the next base. If the ball is not returned to
the pitcher’s it is still live and plays can be made
15.
Any team may challenge any player from another team about his/her age. If a player is challenged, the
manager must present the player’s birth certificate to the tournament director. If the player is found
ineligible, the game(s) his team has won be forfeited. If a player’s birth certificate is not presented all
games will be forfeited and that player will no longer be permitted to participate in the tournament.
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16.
There is a free substitution allowed for all positions.
17.
Catcher Courtesy Rule: With two outs the catcher may be replaced on the bases with a pinch runner to
allow the catcher to get his equipment on. The pinch runner will be the last player to make put out.
18.
No Tobacco in any form is allowed to be used by anyone while on the field or in the dug out area.
19.
Tie breakers will be decided by 1) Head to Head, 2) Runs allowed, 3) Run differential (maximum of ten
(10) runs per game) and 4) Coin toss. Note: that in the event of a forfeit the score will be counted as 100 for tie breaker purposes.
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