Temecula Little League

Local League Rules

Local League Rules - updated October 2025

1. Local League Rules are governed by the Temecula Little League Board of Directors (BOD) and may be changed or modified by the BOD by a majority vote. Second half of spring season a 2/3 vote must be used to pass any changes to rules or activities pertaining to TLL.

2. To be considered a BOD member in good standing and be able to vote on league matters you must attend 60% of scheduled meetings. Failure to do so will make you ineligible to vote during All Star manager/player selections.

3. No REFUNDS of REGISTRATION FEES after last scheduled assessment date for any given season

4. All players in divisions AA and above are required to attend player assessments for equality in the draft process. Players must attend at least one schedule assessment day (including

Pitch Count & Scorekeeping:

1. Home team will be responsible for the official scorebook, and the Visiting team will complete the pitch count log.

2. Each bin on allocated fields will have a Tupperware container marked for each division and field.

One-two Official Scorebooks
Pitch count & pitcher eligibility logs in folders

3. The pitching logs and scorebook need to be signed & dated by both the home team Manager, Visiting Managers, the scorekeeper, and the Umpire at the end of the game.

4. Home teams will be responsible for reporting the final score to the Information Officer [email protected] within twenty four hours of game completion to ensure the website is up to date with scores/standings.

5. The Official Scorebook will determine a team’s record.

6. Both Scorekeeper and Pitch Counter will interact solely with the Umpire and NOT with the managers of either team.

7. The official scorekeeper will position themselves directly behind home plate to aid the umpire.

8. Managers or coaches in the dugout will not be permitted to keep an “OFFICIAL” score book or officially log-in the pitch count for his pitcher.

9. Little League guidelines for the approved Pitch Count per age are to be utilized in every where a player pitcher is utilized.

10. Every Manager AA and up will complete and have signed by the Official Scorekeeper at the completion of each game their pitch count roster. They will be responsible for it to be with them at all times.

- Use of an ineligible pitcher will result in forfeiture of the game.
- Next offense will be determined by the Board of Directors

11. Official pitching logs should stay in the official scorekeeping binder in order to review pitching eligibility of a player before or after a game.

12. Tupperware must be handed to the next game’s Manager or Scorekeeper, or if the last game for the day, returned to the bin at the end of the game.

13. Postseason there will be BOD presence at each game to help manage the scorebooks and pitcher eligibility.

Tee-Ball Farm Single A Minor AA Minor AAA Major Intermediate Jr/Sr

TEE-BALL DIVISION

Minor League • Ages 4-6

Home Team Responsibility: The Home team is responsible for preparing the field before the game. This includes dragging the infield, chalking the baselines, and batters boxes. Both teams will check the field for safety issues before each game.

1. Game length will be 1 Hour.

2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Little League Pledge.

3. League Age 6 year olds will ONLY be permitted to play Tee-ball if requested by parents and 1st year players.

4. The ball will be hit from the tee. All balls hit in 'fair' territory will be played live. Home team will be responsible for bringing the tee.

5. Defensive teams will play the entire roster in the field.

6. Defensive players MUST rotate positions EVERY new inning.

7. Every inning will end once the Offensive team has batted through their entire lineup.

8. Base Running Rules:

• The ball is "dead" when it is in the infield on a throw from the outfielder

• On an infield hit, the ball is "dead" when a defensive play has been made

• No stealing is allowed. Runners are not permitted to advance on overthrown balls

• If a batter hits the ball "cleanly" into the grass, the runner may advance one extra base

8. A maximum of four (4) Badged Coaches/Team Parents are allowed on the field (defensively).

• Defensive Coaches may position themselves anywhere on the field as to not interfere with play

• One Team parent is allowed in the dugout if cleared by board and will count as (1) coach

10. A maximum of four (4) Badged Coaches/Team Parents to be on the field at all times for the Offensive team. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.

11. Score will not be kept in the Tee-Ball division.

FARM DIVISION

Minor League • Ages 5-7

1. Game length will be 75 minutes in the spring and 60 minutes in the fall.

2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Little League Pledge.

3. League Age 8 year olds will ONLY be permitted to play Farm if first year player, requested by the parents and they do not attend assessments.

4. Coach pitch will be for the whole season from minimum 12' or 35' from home plate.

5. Five pitches MAXIMUM unless the fifth pitch is a foul.

• Players who are unsuccessful after 5 pitches will use a tee to hit

• There will be no walks or strikeouts

6. A Player may NOT sit out more than ONE consecutive inning.

7. No player shall play the same position two (2) innings consecutively (excluding catcher).

8. Every player must play at least one (1) inning in the infield.

• Catcher does not count towards the mandatory infield play

• There is a maximum of 10 defensive players allowed on the field at one time. The 10th to be positioned in the outfield (4 infielders, a pitcher, a catcher & 4 outfielders)

• If it is agreed to play more players on defense to avoid sitting - those players must be positioned in the outfield

9. The intention of the Farm Division is that ALL players play an EQUAL amount of innings (Defensively) and bat approximately the same number of times per game.

• No player will remain on the bench for consecutive innings while the team is on defense

10. Each team will bat the ENTIRE roster per game.

11. For each inning (THE ENTIRE GAME), a team has completed their at bat when:

• 3 outs are made

• 5 runs have scored

• OR the entire roster has batted one time in that inning

12. No stealing bases in the Farm Division. No extra bases on an overthrown ball.

13. If the coach is hit by the ball (not caught) the play will continue.

14. On balls hit to the outfield, the play will be stopped when: The baseball is thrown into the infield.

15. All Managers will be responsible for the equipment provided to them, and will be returned at the end of the season.

16. Game scores are not kept in the Farm Division.

• Tracking runs scored per inning is only necessary to determine whether or not the maximum of 5 runs per inning have occurred

17. A maximum of FOUR (4) adult coaches are allowed on the field (defensively).

• If two of the coaches are on the field they must position themselves in FOUL territory

• ONE coach may position himself in the OUTFIELD

• A manager or coach from the DEFENSIVE team will position themself near the backstop to aid in the return of a missed pitch to the catcher

• Team parents are allowed in the dugout if cleared by board

18. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.

SINGLE A DIVISION

Minor League • Ages 6-8

1. Game length 90 minutes.

2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. League Age 8 year olds will ONLY be permitted to play Single A if a first year player, requested by the parents and they do not attend assessments.

4. Machine Pitch for the entirety of the season.

• Distance range is to be at 30-35 with settings of 3, 3, and 3

5. Five pitches MAXIMUM unless the fifth pitch is a foul.

• Players who are unsuccessful after 5 pitches will be counted as a strikeout

• There will be no walks

• No Tee will be allowed after the 5th pitch

6. A Player may NOT sit out more than ONE consecutive inning.

7. No player shall play the same position two (2) innings consecutively (excluding catcher).

8. Every player must play at least one (1) inning in the infield.

• Catcher does not count towards the mandatory infield play

• 10 players are allowed to play in the field. The 10th player to be positioned in the outfield as a rover (4 infielders, a pitcher, a catcher & 4 outfielders)

9. The intention of the Single A Division is that ALL players play an EQUAL amount of innings (Defensively) and bat approximately the same number of times per game.

• It is the Managers responsibility to manage to the expectation stated above

• No player will remain on the bench for consecutive innings while the team is on defense

10. Each team will bat the ENTIRE roster per game.

11. No protests will be allowed in the Single A Division.

12. For each inning (THE ENTIRE GAME), a team has completed their at bat when:

• 3 outs are made

• 5 runs have scored

• OR the entire roster has batted one time in that inning

13. No stealing bases in the Single A Division. Only one base is allowed on an overthrown ball.

14. Any ball unintentionally caught by the coach/pitcher is considered a DEAD BALL and the batter will redo the hit with the same pitch count.

15. Any ball unintentionally striking a manager or coach, the play will continue.

16. On balls hit to the outfield, the play will be stopped when: The baseball is thrown into the infield.

• A base runner must return to the last base occupied, unless said runner is more than halfway to the next base

• Runners trying to advance to the next base when the ball reaches the infield do so at their own risk and may be tagged out

• Returning to the previous base after play is dead will be done under a "dead ball" condition

• PLAY WILL FINISH and then the batter/runner(s) will return under dead ball conditions

17. All Managers will be responsible for the equipment provided to them, and will be returned at the end of the season.

18. Game scores are not kept in the Single A Division.

• Tracking runs scored per inning is only necessary to determine whether or not the maximum runs (5) per inning has occurred

19. A maximum of FOUR (4) adult coaches are allowed on the field (defensively).

• If two of the coaches are on the field they must position themselves in FOUL territory

• ONE coach may position himself in the OUTFIELD

• A manager or coach from the DEFENSIVE team will position themself near the backstop to aid in the return of a missed pitch to the catcher

• Team parents are allowed in the dugout if cleared by board

20. All Volunteers must have a volunteer form on hand and Badge around neck at all games.

• No unregistered volunteers or siblings will be on the field or in the dugout at any time

21. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.

MINOR AA DIVISION

Minor/Competitive League • Ages 7-10

1. Game length is 1 hour 45 minutes in the Spring and 1 hour 30 minutes in the Fall, with the final open inning determined by the official.

• Regular season scores will revert back to the previous inning

• Post season the inning will need to be completed

• Tie will result in .5 point for final standing

2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. If a 10 year old has been deemed unsafe to play in the AAA division, he/she cannot pitch in the AA Division.

4. For the entire season, every team will bat the entire lineup.

5. No player will sit out more than one (1) consecutive inning.

6. Each player must play at least one inning per game in the infield, unless player safety is a concern.

• Players deemed "unsafe" to be in the infield must receive board approval

• Coaches are required to send an explanation to the Division Representative who will forward to the board

7. Free substitution defensively at all times.

8. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.

• Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order

9. All Season, kid pitch only.

• Attempt to develop all players as pitchers

• The official record for the postseason tournament will be determined by the official AA scorebooks found in the bins

10. During the season, the Five (5) run rule is enforced, except last inning (unlimited runs).

• Last inning to be determined and announced by the Umpire prior to the start of a new inning, based on time or 6th inning

• There are no run rules to be enforced due to 5 run cap innings

• Except in the last inning, there will not be more than 5 runs recorded, regardless of runs scored

11. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning when on base.

• This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in

• The courtesy runner must be the last recorded out available in the dugout

12. Scores and Team standings will only be recorded and used during the last half of the regular season for the in-house tournament.

13. Stealing (once the ball has crossed home plate) is allowed during all games.

• Upon a live batted ball, runners may advance at their own risk of being thrown out

• Runners may only advance to home on a batted ball

Locked Third: A runner cannot advance to home on an overthrow from any position player, when an outfielder releases the ball to the infield, or infielder proves established possession, third base is locked and the runner must stop or return to third

• If a ball gets past an outfielder on a batted ball, the runner may advance to home, but when a throw is made, no advance to home is allowed

• If a walk or hit by pitch forces the runner from third advances to home

14. With the exception of the pitcher and catcher, no player shall play the same position more than two innings consecutively (regular season only).

• Once a pitcher is removed, he/she may not re-enter as a pitcher for the remainder of that game

15. Prior to the start of the game the Managers will state on the pitching chart given to them by their AA Director, the pitchers available to pitch, the amount of pitches thrown and last day pitched.

16. If a pitcher hits three (3) players in a GAME, the pitcher must be replaced.

17. All effort must be made to complete 4 innings within the required time limit.

• Tactics used to slow the game may result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the Executive Board

18. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.

• If only two cleared volunteers are available, a player wearing a helmet will assume the role at first base only when on offense

19. Three Coaches/Volunteers MAXIMUM per team when in the dugout, and only 2 (1st and 3rd) when on offense.

• No Manager/Coach will be allowed on the field unless time is called and the Umpire allows, or an injury occurs where attention is necessary

• All 3 must stay inside the dugout (ie: no sitting on buckets outside the opening)

20. Temecula Little League will hold a AA In-House Tournament to determine the winner of AA Division.

• This will be a single or double elimination tournament depending on time remaining in the season and score will be kept to determine the winner (Weather permitting)

• Teams will be seeded by record of the last half of the season

• All playoff games, run rules will be in effect

• There is no time limit in the Championship game. Game will be 6 innings

MINOR AAA DIVISION

Minor/Competitive League • Ages 8-12

1. Game length 2 hours.

• Regular season scores will revert back to the previous inning

• Post season the inning will need to be completed

• Tie will result in .5 point for final standing

2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. If a 12 year old has been deemed unsafe to play in the Majors division, he/she cannot pitch in any Minors division.

4. Continuous batting order will be utilized during regular and postseason.

• No player will sit out more than (1) consecutive inning

• Free substitution

5. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.

• Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order

6. Protests must be submitted to the Representative of the AAA Division, in writing within 24 hours of the end of the protested game. Please acquaint yourself with the proper method of protesting games by reading your Little League Rulebook.

7. Five (5) runs rule is enforced, except the last inning, which is determined and announced by Umpire, based on time limit or the 6th inning.

• There are no run rules to be enforced due to 5 run cap innings

8. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning when on base.

• This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in

• The courtesy runner must be the last recorded out available in the dugout

9. If an UMPIRE does not show up, the managers have 10 minutes to agree upon an umpire.

• The umpire MUST be a cleared volunteer

10. The Official Scorebook will determine a team's record. All game scores must be submitted to the Information Officer after every game by the Home Team.

11. If a pitcher hits three (3) players in a GAME, the pitcher must be replaced.

12. All effort must be made to complete 4 innings within the required time limit.

• Tactics used to slow the game may result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the Executive Board

13. No Drop dead time limit - Umpires may use a "no new" time limit.

• Regular season, a tie will result in a .5 point in final standing

• Post-season a winner will be determined

14. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.

• If only two cleared volunteers are available, a player wearing a helmet will assume the role at first base only when on offense

15. 3 Coaches/Volunteers MAXIMUM per team when in the dugout, and only 2 (1st and 3rd) when on offense.

• No Manager/Coach will be allowed on the field unless time is called and the Umpire allows, or an injury occurs where attention is necessary

• All 3 must stay inside the dugout (ie: no sitting on buckets outside the opening)

16. Temecula Little League will hold a AAA In-House Tournament to determine the winner of the AAA Division.

• This will be a single or double elimination tournament depending on time remaining in the season and score will be kept to determine the winner (weather permitting)

• Playoff seeding – Seeding will be determined by the record over the entire regular season. In the event of two teams ending with the same record, a tie breaker of head-to-head results, or if still tied, their cumulative run differential will determine seeding

• All playoff games, NO run rules will be in effect. 5 run cap per inning until the final is called by the umpire. 3 outs, or once through the order

• There is no time limit in the Championship game. The game will be 6 innings

MAJOR DIVISION

Little League • Ages 9-12

1. Game length 2 hours.

2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. A Titled/Property player shall, for the duration of their MAJOR division career, be the property of the Division and/or team making the acquisition.

Exceptions: (Players, if removed, must attend one assessment or an approved absence)

• Request from PLAYER parents in writing to be removed from the team, and the Board must approve

• Request from MANAGER in writing for valid reason, and Board must approve

• A team is disbanded by the Board

• Player ages out of the Division (Players will remain in the division unless they age out)

4. Time limit is 2 hours.

• Regular season scores will revert back to the previous inning

• Post season the inning will need to be completed

• Tie will result in .5 point for final standing

5. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.

• In this case, the Manager must notify the Umpire and Opposing Manager of a shortage

• Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order

6. Each team will utilize Continuous batting order during regular and postseason.

• Mandatory play will include a minimum of 6 defensive outs and one at bat

• Players must occupy any of the 9 positions while 3 defensive outs are made consecutively twice per game. (Injured players returning in the game must still complete their consecutive outs)

• Free substitution with a no married player requirement

• Substitutions must be declared to the Umpire

7. Run rules will be enforced (see Rule 4.10 for definitions).

8. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning when on base.

• This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in

• The courtesy runner must be the last recorded out available in the dugout

9. The Official Scorebook will determine a team's record. All game scores must be submitted to the Information Officer after every game by the Home Team within 24 hours of the game completing.

10. One Coach or a cleared Volunteer MUST BE IN THE DUGOUT AT ALL TIMES.

• If only two cleared volunteers are available, a player wearing a helmet will assume the role at first base only when on offense

11. 3 Coaches MAXIMUM per team when in the dugout, and only 2 (1st and 3rd) when on offense.

• No Manager/Coach will be allowed on the field unless time is call and the Umpire allows, or an injury occurs where attention is necessary

• All 3 must stay inside the dugout when on defense (ie: no sitting on buckets outside of dugout)

12. No player will be replaced/ brought up from the AAA Division at two (2) weeks before the end of the season.

13. Temecula Little League will hold a Majors In-House Tournament to determine the winner of the Division in the Spring.

• This will be a single or double elimination tournament depending on time remaining in the Season and or weather

• Tournament Rules will be in effect

• Drop dead will determine the last inning. Umpire will call the last inning nearest to the 2 hour time limit, and that inning will be completed

• There is no time limit in the Championship game. Game will be 6 innings

FALL ONLY: Five (5) runs rule is enforced in the Major Division, except the last inning, which is determined and announced by Umpire, based on time limit or the 6th inning.

INTERMEDIATE 50/70 DIVISION

Competitive League • Ages 11-13

1. Game length 2 hours. No Drop Dead. No New Inning will be imposed at Umpires Discretion.

• All innings started will attempt to be completed

• Tie will result in .5 point for final standing

2. All games start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Rosters will not exceed 13 players.

4. If the game is tied at the completion of 7 innings then the game will continue; if still tied when time runs out the game will be considered to be complete.

5. There must be one adult in the dugout with the players at all times.

6. The team will utilize Continuous batting order during regular and postseason.

• Mandatory play will include a minimum of 6 defensive outs and one at bat

• Players must occupy any of the 9 positions while 3 defensive outs are made consecutively twice per game. (Injured players returning in the game must still complete their consecutive outs)

• Free substitution with a no married player requirement

• Substitutions must be declared to the Umpire

7. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.

• In this case, the Manager must notify the Umpire and Opposing Manager of a shortage

• Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order

8. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning if they are on the base path.

• This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in

• The courtesy runner must be the last out recorded

9. The Official Scorebook will determine a team's record. All game scores must be submitted to the Information Officer after every game by the Home Team within 24 hours of the game completing.

10. Inter-League Play

• All games count towards team standings

• All scheduled games should be played. Make-up games are at the discretion of the League's President

• Any disciplinary action of a manager will be the responsibility of that specific manager's board of directors

• Home team will provide umpires

11. Intermediate Division all items not covered by these local rules, the LLB rule book/app shall apply.

12. Temecula Little League will hold an In-House Tournament to determine the winner of the Division.

• This will be a single or double elimination tournament depending on time remaining in the season and weather permitting

• Seeding will be determined by the record of all games of the regular season. In the event of two teams ending with the same record, a tie breaker of head-to-head results, or if still tied, their cumulative run differential will determine seeding

• Run rules will be enforced (see Rule 4.10 for definitions)

• There is no time limit in the Championship game. 7 full innings will be completed

JUNIORS/SENIORS DIVISION

Competitive League • Juniors Ages 13-14 • Seniors Ages 13-16

1. Games will be 2 hours.

• Regular season scores will revert back to the previous inning

• Post season the inning will need to be completed

• Tie will result in .5 point for final standing

2. All games shall start with both teams lined up on the first and third base lines by reciting the Little League Pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Rosters will not exceed 15 players.

4. Interleague Rules will take precedence over local rules (if applicable).

5. For the Juniors/Senior Division all items not covered by these local rules, the LLB rule book/app shall apply.

6. If the game is tied at the completion of 7 innings then the game will continue; if still tied when time runs out the game will be considered to be complete.

7. There must be one adult in the dugout with the players at all times.

8. Batting:

Juniors: Continuous batting order during regular and postseason. Regular season minimum play rules apply with free substitution (no married players required)

• Mandatory play will include a minimum of 6 defensive outs and one at bat

• Players must occupy any of the 9 positions while 3 defensive outs are made consecutively twice per game. (Injured players returning in the game must still complete their consecutive outs)

• Free substitution with a no married player requirement

• Substitutions must be declared to the Umpire

Seniors: The team will utilize a 9 man batting line up

9. Games may begin with a roster of (8) players if a 9th player is not available.

• In this case, the Manager must notify the Umpire and Opposing Manager of a shortage

• Teams will skip over the 9th position in the batting order without penalty and return to the top of the order

10. To expedite game play, when there are (2) outs during an inning, Managers may call time to place a courtesy runner for a pitcher/catcher to get ready for the next inning if they are on the base path.

• This is only for the pitcher/catcher of record, not a new pitcher/catcher being brought in

• The courtesy runner must be the last out recorded

Seniors Only: Twice a game but not more than one time per inning, a team may utilize a player who is not in the batting order as a special pinch-runner for any offensive player

11. Pitch counts from the game will be signed for by the Manager on the Pitch Log Sheet immediately after the completion of the game.

12. The Official Scorebook will determine a team's record. All game scores must be submitted to the Information Officer after every game by the Home Team within 24 hours of the game completing.

13. Inter-League Play

• All games count towards team standings

• All scheduled games should be played. Make-up games are at the discretion of the League's President

• Any disciplinary action of a manager will be the responsibility of that specific manager's board of directors

• Home team will provide umpires

14. Temecula Little League will hold an In-House Tournament to determine the winner of the Division.

• This will be a single or double elimination tournament depending on time remaining in the season and weather permitting

• Run rules will be enforced (see Rule 4.10 for definitions)

• There is no time limit in the Championship game. 7 full innings will be completed

TEMECULA LITTLE LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT 2025

This Code of Conduct is intended to establish a positive framework for all activities involving TLL Coaches, Assistants, Team Parents, Players and their families both on and off the playing field. It applies to all TLL fields and functions; including those at fields of other leagues. This code is established and will be enforced in the hope that a more enjoyable atmosphere will result for all those involved.

Everyone is responsible for obeying the “City of Temecula Guidelines” while at any Sports Park or Field.

Managers must take accountability for their assistant coaches and represent and instill sportsmanship through respect, and courtesy by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every game, practice and league events.
Promote having fun and remembering the game is for the youth, and not the adults.
Abusive language directed at other players, coaches, spectators, or umpires is not allowed.
Exchanges between Managers and Umpires for all situations on the playing field must be done in a respectful manner.
No arguing or protesting excessively at ball/strike, fair/foul, or out/safe calls.
Coaches and volunteers must remain in the dugout at all times when their team is in the field unless time has been granted by one of the umpires.
Players must remain on the field or in the dugout during the game, except to go to the restroom or to warm up in the bullpen.
All player injuries must be written on an Accident Report Form and submitted to the Safety Coordinator for TLL day of incident. Managers must keep a copy in their folders.
NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS, VAPING OF ANY KIND, ALCOHOL, OR DRUGS ARE PERMITTED IN THE DUGOUT OR ON THE FIELD DURING PRACTICES, EVENTS, OR GAMES.
Praise players for their effort and competing fairly through positive reinforcement.
Whether win or lose, maintain appropriate behavior to ensure all players feel they’ve done their best.

COMPLAINTS, COMMENTS, AND RESOLUTIONS

On field incidents will be handled through the Managers and Umpires, then are to be escalated to the League Umpire in Chief, and lastly to the Board of Directors if necessary. Team and league related issues or clarifications on rules go from the Manger to the Divisional Coordinator, and again to the BOD if necessary. Any off field issues may be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors via email. Comments and suggestions are always welcome. All complaints/comments must be submitted in writing and or email, then will be reviewed and responded to in an appropriate time frame. AT NO TIME WILL PROBLEMS AND/OR COMPLAINTS BE DISCUSSED OPENLY AT THE PLAYING FIELD IN FRONT OF OUR PLAYERS! Repercussions of misrepresentation of any of the above will be managed by the Board of Directors. Decisions will be unbiased and voted on as a group. Managers will respect the decisions of the BOD and must not retaliate in any manner.