District 13 TOURNAMENT Guidelines
2017 Tournament Rules and Guidelines for Little League Baseball/Softball, 8-9-10 year old Baseball/Softball Division, 9-10-11 Year old Baseball/Softball Division, Junior League, Senior League, and Big League Baseball/Softball will be strictly enforced
District 13 Tournament rules as outlined below are intended for all participants as amplified guidelines and must be disseminated to all Tournament Directors, Presidents, Managers, and coaches. All International Tournament rules and regulations along with District 13 tournament guidelines must be adhered to. 

    1. There will be no batting practice on the tournament fields at any time.
2.	Anyone having prior knowledge of facts that establish or verify the ineligibility of a player or team
must bring that complaint forward prior to the game.
3.	The Managers of both teams will report to the Tournament Director, or his designee, at least 45
minutes before their scheduled game time for a coin flip to decide home team. A 4 part  line-up form will be turned in to the Tournament Director(or Representative) intact at the time of the coin toss. One of the copies will be given to the opposing team, one to you for the umpires and one to the scorekeeper. IN THE EVENT A MANAGER (or team rep.) IS NOT PRESENT or does not have his lineup sheet filled out at that time, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, WILL ACT IN HIS/HER BEHALF.
4.	The Manager is reminded that only the players on his "Little League Tournament Team Eligibility
Affidavit" can participate in a tournament game. The Manager must contact the tournament Director
or his designee, before game time if a replacement player is to be used (must bring all required
supporting documentation as well as a letter from the President and Player Agent). All Managers
are reminded that once a player is replaced on the affidavit, he/she can NEVER be returned to the
Affidavit.
5.	Managers and Coaches are NOT allowed to play catch with the players. This includes catching for
infield practice and or outfield practice. This also includes warming up between innings or
before games.
6.	Only bats that meet Little League regulations shall be permitted in the dugout. Dented or cracked
bats shall not be permitted in the dugout. Cracked batting helmets shall not be permitted. If a helmet
does not fit properly upon the head at all times, chinstraps will be required. All teams must have
adequate batting helmets that meet Little League requirements in the dugout.

8.	Each team will be scheduled for 10 minutes of infield and outfield practice on the tournament field
prior to the start of each game. Visitor team time on the field will start 35 minutes before game time
and Home team time will start 25 minutes before game time. Catchers MUST wear protective helmet
and mask with dangling throat guard during this practice.
9.	Only players, manager and up to 3 coaches shall occupy the dugout during the game. There will be at least one coach in the dugout at all times.

10.	A player in uniform must accomplish the warming up of a pitcher prior to or during the game. This
includes the bullpen and also includes prior to a game during team warm-up exercises. Any player
warming up a pitcher must wear a catchers’ mask and helmet at all times during the warm-up.
11.	The Pre-Game ceremonies will follow the same pattern each game. The announcer will introduce
in the following order:, League President, Manager, all players and then the Coaches. Each person will enter the field as they are announced. They will stand with the District Administrator or League President beginning the line next to the pitching rubber and the line will extend toward the 1st or 3rd base bag. We will introduce one person from each team at a time and they will meet at the pitchers’ plate and shake hands before they take their place in line.
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12.	Catchers must wear approved catcher’s helmets and mask with a dangling throat protector.
Male Baseball catchers must wear a protective cup. All players must be in full uniform, including the appropriate Little League shoulder patch. Throat protectors are MANDATORY for catchers.
13.	All Managers are reminded that the game is designed to be played between the players, one
Manager and up to two Coaches. That means you are not allowed to have assistant coaches in or
around the dugout nor in the stands assisting in coaching the team nor relaying information to the
players near the dugout. RULE 3.09 WILL BE ENFORCED. Also the players, the Manager and the
Coaches cannot leave the dugout for a smoke, chew, shot or an alcoholic drink (or any other reason that is not clearly needed) during the game. If they do and they are caught, they will be removed from the game.
14.	All equipment MUST be kept in the dugout. Keep bats and batting helmets orderly and racked up
at all times. A player must retrieve bats after the batter has completed the time at bat and after all play
has stopped. Player must wear a helmet when retrieving bats. Do this promptly to avoid delays in the game.

15.	No pins are to be worn on the baseball caps nor uniforms during the game. All wrist watches,
rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces are to be removed, including adult base coaches. Wedding
rings will be allowed to be worn by the adult base coaches.
16.	Have your players hustling at all times to prevent unnecessary delays.

17. Grooming must be neat and presentable. Player's hair must be such that the batting helmet fits
securely and properly. Managers/Coaches must not wear clothing that-is tattered, dirty or
objectionable (such as tank tops or like items). Clean blue jeans and mid-thigh walking shorts (no Gym shorts) are acceptable as long as they are clean and neat. Shirts must be tucked in Players and coaches.  A conventional baseball hat must be worn by managers and coaches during games. A visor is not a hat.
17.	It is up to each Manager to determine who to play in order to win; however, when the game
outcome appears to be beyond change, the Manager is urged to make sure that all players have had
an opportunity to participate.
18.	No one will be permitted to ride the opposing team or individual players. No one shall call terms
such as "strike", "swing batter", etc. This shall be considered Unsportsmanship [Rule 4.06 and
9.01(d)]. Proper conduct poses a great responsibility on all concerned and is of far greater importance
during tournament time.
19.	Only one offensive time out will be allowed per inning.
20.	All protests regarding book rules must be presented immediately to the Umpire-in-Chief. No
protests are allowed on judgement calls by the umpires. PROTESTS MUST BE RESOLVED BEFORE
THE NEXT PLAY IS STARTED. Protests will not be considered after the game is concluded unless
allowed by the Tournament Rules.
21.	Only base runners, batter, 2 base coaches and bat retriever are allowed out of the dugout and on
the field for the offensive team once play has started. Base coaches must be members of the team on
the affidavit and player base coaches must be in uniform.
22.	The medical release form is mandatory for tournament play since a player can be injured and their parents may not be at the game. Head Injury forms are mandatory and signed by all parties.
23.	In the event of an injury or accident on the playing field, no one shall come on the field until all play
has ceased and the umpires have called "time out". Players will remain in the dugout in the care  of the
Coaches and only the Manager will come onto the field to aid the player. Umpires will assist as
needed. All offensive and defensive players will remain in their respective positions on the field. If the injured player is a girl/young lady, the umpires will allow a woman attendant pre-identified by the manager onto the field if needed.
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25.	If a player is injured to the point of having exposed blood, that player will be removed from the
game until such time as the bleeding has stopped, all blood is removed/neutralized from his/her
uniform and the wound has been properly covered/closed so as to not jeopardize other players. Before
that injured player can re-enter the game, the Umpire-in -Chief must be satisfied that the above has
been complied with. The removal of the injured player and his/her re-entry must be in compliance with
the tournament substitution rules.
26.	Should a player on your team hit a home run, all players on the team are to remain in the dugout or
away from the home plate area and extend their congratulations once the batter/runner completes
rounding the bases and touches home plate.
27.	The official scorekeeper will be in the "pressbox" with the administration staff. Be sure you notify the official scorekeeper of any changes in your line-up. Your failure to do so will only delay the game as the official scorekeeper must have this information.
28.	Any Scoreboard is for the convenience of the spectators and shall not be considered official. The
plate umpire is official on balls, strikes and outs. The official scorekeeper is official on runs and batting
order.
29.	All Managers will come to the Tournament Director or representative after each game and verify the pitching record for that game on their Eligibility Affidavit. They will initial the Affidavit signifying that the entry is correct.
Managers who fail to verify the pitching for that game and initial the Affidavit will be conceding that the pitching record entered on the form is correct.
30.	Tournament pins will be awarded to the players, manager and up to 2 coaches.
31.	Remember the MANDATORY PLAY rules. An opposing team must protest this violation if it
occurs before the umpires leave the field of play. Pitching rules as listed under Tournament Playing Rules will be strictly adhered to.
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