Calvert National Little League: Rules, Policies & Procedures

The Calvert County National Little League adopted a New Constitution in 2008.

Please see the attached Handout

Regualr season Minors and Major level Rules of Play

Major Rules

The 2009 Little League Official Regulations and Playing Rules book is the principle reference for all rules, policies, and regulations for CNLL Major Division play. The following rules will supplement and be adhered to:   

1. Each team will bat using a continuous batting order. If a player is injured, becomes ill, or must leave the game site after the start of the game, the team will skip over him when his time at bat comes up without penalty. If the injured, ill or absent player returns, he is merely inserted into their original spot in the order and the game continues. Also, if a player arrives late to a game site, if the manager chooses to enter him in the lineup, he would be added to the end of the current lineup.   

2. The “Ten Run Rule” (4.10 (e)) shall be utilized. If after four (4) innings, three and one-half if the home team is ahead, one team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent.   

3. No inning is to start after 2 hours and all games will be called after 2 hours and 15 minutes. Per Little League definition (pg. 53 of Rule Book), an inning starts the moment the third out is made completing the preceding inning.   

4. The CNLL Board of Directors has chosen option two (2) for the 2009 regular season concerning pitching regulations. (Pages 34-35 VI-Pitchers)   

5. No player may sit on the bench more than two (2) consecutive innings nor shall a player sit on the bench for more than three (3) innings in a game.

Minors Rules

The 2009 Little League Official Regulations and Playing Rules book is the principle reference for all rules, policies, and regulations for CCALL Minor Division play. The following rules will supplement and be adhered to:   

1. Each team will bat using a continuous batting order. If a player is injured, becomes ill, or must leave the game site after the start of the game, the team will skip over him when his time at bat comes up without penalty. If the injured, ill or absent player returns, he is merely inserted into their original spot in the order and the game continues. Also, if a player arrives late to a game site, if the manager chooses to enter him in the lineup, he would be added to the end of the current lineup.   

2. The side is retired in the half-inning when three (3) offensive players are legally put out, or when all players on the roster have batted one time in the half-inning or when the offensive team scores five (5) runs. (Rule 5.07)   

3. The “Ten Run Rule” (4.10 (e) shall not be utilized unless both coaches agree to end the game prior to the time limit. The focus should be on the players having the opportunity to play and learn the game. If both coaches feel that the players are not learning or enjoying the game, then they may agree to end the game prior to the time limit.   

4. Game Length: The game shall be six innings or the two-hour time limit. Teams should try to play the full six innings if time permits. No inning is to start after 2 hours and all games will be called after 2 hours and 15 minutes. Per Little League definition (pg. 53 of Rule Book), an inning starts the moment the third out is made completing the preceding inning. If both coaches feel that the players are not learning or enjoying the game, then they may agree to end the game prior to the time limit.   

5. The CNLL Board of Directors has chosen option one (1) for the 2009 regular season concerning pitching regulations. (Pages 34-35, VI-Pitchers)   

6. The CNLL Board of Directors has determined the following in regards to rule 4.17. If a game cannot be played because of the inability of either team to place nine (9) players on the field before the game begins, this shall not be grounds for forfeiture. Divide players from both teams to put nine players on each side. Note: A game may not be continued with less than nine (9) players on each team.   

7. No player may sit on the bench more than two (2) consecutive innings nor shall a player sit on the bench for more than three (3) innings in a game.

Minor Major Fall Season Rules Ammednments

The 2009 Little League Official Regulations and Playing Rules book is the principle reference for all rules, policies, and regulations for CNLL Fall Minors Major Division play. The following rules will supplement and be adhered to:   

1. All rules from the srping season are in effect the following are amendments to facilitate learning and experience growth. 

a. No player can play the same position more than two innings in one game, exception catcher.  

b. Coaches are allowed to coach 1st and 3rd base but we strongly encourage you have a player with you and after a couple of weeks only a player. (teaching the kids)

c. Half innings will end as a result of 5 runs scored, 3 batter put out, or one complete batting of the lineup.

d. No Scores will be keep or posted for ranking.

e. The game will be restricted to a 2 hour time limit.

f. The 10 run at 4 inning rule is NOT in effect.

g. Pitchers will be allowed to pitch two consecutive innings or pitch count, whichever occurs first.

h. Pitchers will NOT be required to observe game rest as a result of pitch count, this is because we are only playing once a week