Texas District 5 Little League: District 5 News
2010 Rule Changes
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The rule changes for 2010 are on their way.
First, there are new pitching rules for 2010. Basically, they have done away with the "game rest" requirement and also modified the number of days rest required.
* Regular Season Pitching Rules
Here's a link for a preview of the other rules changes that will be in the 2010 Rule Book. Preview *
Leagues should check their local rules and be sure to alter them to coincide with the 2010 Rules.
Wednesday, October 14
District FALL MEETING
The Fall Meeting for District 5 was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Mike Witherwax, Southwest Region Director for Little League Baseball was our special guest. We covered important dates for the upcoming 2010 season, things your league should be doing this fall and winter, and also discussed local boundary issues in Abilene. Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend the meeting.
Thursday, September 10
Officer Updates
Fall is the time most leagues elect new officers for the upcoming season.
Please notify District 5 of your new officers. Name, address, phone numbers and email addresses would be very helpful. We need this information so that we can communicate with your league in the coming months in preparation for the 2010 season.
You can email a list to us and you also need to update your officers via the Little League Online Data Center. You will need your league id number and the password to log on and make the changes. This data center is used by Little League International to mail and email important information to the various league officers. The sooner you make these changes online, the sooner your volunteers will begin receiving the information they need for a successful season!
Thursday, September 10
Tips for Running a Successful League
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Little League is offering free advice on how to run a successful league. To take advantage of this information, just click here. Little League Baseball will be adding more topics as we approach the new season, so keep checking back!
Thursday, September 10
What League Does My Child Play In???
Little League boundaries in Abilene are determined by elementary school attendance zones. Your child should play in the league that represents your elementary school attendance zone. Your elementary school attendance zone is the elementary school zone that your residence is located in.
If you attend a different school on a transfer, you still play in the league that represents the elementary school attendance zone your residence is located in.
Cedar Creek - Lee, Johnston, College Heights, Taylor
Northern - Fannin, Jane Long, Ortiz - Hawley ISD - Anson ISD
Key City - Bowie, Thomas
Southern - Ward, Bassetti, Jackson
Dixie - Bonham, Austin, Reagan, Dyess
Wylie - Wylie ISD and Jim Ned ISD
Per the Little League Rulebook: Players and their parents/guardians are advised that a false statement of residence may lead to ineligiblity to play Little League Baseball. Under NO circumstances does ANY person have the authority to grant a waiver that allows a child to play in a local Little League program IN ANY DIVISION, when that child does not qualify under these residency requirements.
FAQ from Little League Rulebook:
Q: Can a local Little League waive its rights to a player who lives within its boundaries, allowing that player to participate in another Little League program?
A: A local Little League does not have the authority to waive such rights. ONLY THE CHARTER COMMITTEE IN WILLIAMSPORT HAS THIS AUTHORITY.
Q: Can a child who does not have residence within a league's boundaries play in that league for the regular season only, provided he/she is not eligible for Tournament Play?
A: No. However, the local league may request a waiver, listing all circumstances that warrant such waiver. Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport can make the final decision.
Thursday, September 10
Bylaws, Local Rules & Ground Rules
Each local Little League Board of directors should adopt its own bylaws, local rules or ground rules (the terms are interchangeable.) This document or documents expire annually at the end of the fiscal year and must be renewed annually. They normally include the local board’s procedures for selection of Tournament Teams (All Stars), specific ground rules for various divisions (such as whether or not the 10-run rule will be used), etc.
Because each local Little League board of directors should have authority to change these types of procedures, they require only board consent, without the general membership’s approval. No part of the bylaws, local rules or ground rules can conflict with or supercede any Little League rule, regulation or policy.
The bylaws, local rules or ground rules are to be distinguished from the local Little League’s Constitution. The Constitution spells out the duties and responsibilities of the officers of the board, definition of membership, election procedures, meeting requirements such as quorum, etc. The local Little League board of directors must make a copy of the bylaws, local rules or ground rules available to any member of the local Little League for review and inspection if requested.
Thursday, September 10
Throat Dangler?
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Why have a throat dangler on these new catcher masks?
Here is a Little League article explaining why.
Here's another Little League article on the same subject.
Thursday, September 10
Coaches Resource Center
Little League Coaches Resource Center.
Friday, January 13
Scholarship Information
