Official Little League Rules govern the eligibility of players in the League. Generally, no player who resides outside the boundaries is eligible to play in the League. League boundaries will be respected at all levels of play including Tee Ball, Rookie and Farm. Managers and Players will not be able to play or coach with families that no longer reside within the League boundaries. Managers will not be allowed to cross League boundaries. If a shortage of Managers exists in one League, it can not be addressed by allowing Managers from one League to move to another. These are Official Little League rules that the Leagues must follow. There is no gray area on this matter.

Player Eligibility

Only players that meet the age and residency requirements spelled out in the Official Little League Rules are eligible to play in the League. The following additional requirements must also be met:

• The player must complete a registration form and pay the applicable fees set by the League
• All players intending to play in the Minors Divisions and above must participating in the League Tryouts. Failure to attend the Tryout will result in the player being placed in the same division they played in last year. If the player’s age violates the age requirements for the division (determined by the BOD) the player will be placed in the next division up that does contain the Players’ age group. This includes players whose mother or father are Managers.
• Players who are not able to try out must send the Players Agent a written explanation of why the player can’t try out. Request to not try out should be received prior to the beginning of Tryouts. Generally, illness or injuries are acceptable reasons provided they last through the duration of Tryouts. The excuse from Tryouts must be approved by the Player’s Agent. A player granted an excuse may be eligible to be drafted above the division they played in previously.

Selection of Managers and Coaches

Any adult interested in coaching or managing must fill out and submit the Manager and Coach application located on the BLL Web site. The volunteer background check also needs to be submitted. All applications should be received by November 30th . The Division Coordinator reviews the applications and conducts interviews as needed and submits his recommendations to Board of Drectors in December. The Division Coordinators take into account previous years of coaching experience and reviews from previous year’s parents before selecting the candidates. The Board of Directors vote to approve each candidate.

Managers and coaches will be selected and approved by the Board of Directors prior to the beginning of Tryouts. Managers and Coaches who have not been approved are not allowed on the field for Tryouts. Managers and coaches are approved at the December Board of Directors meeting for the following season.

Player Registration

Tryouts are held in mid-January for Minor-B, Minor-A, and Majors teams. The number of teams in each division is based upon the number of players who register. To enable the Player Agent to determine the number of teams needed and to allow for the proper selection and approval of coaches Registration begins on or about November 1st . Regular Registration will close on December 31st. A late Registration period with additional fees as approved by the Board may take place between December 31st and ending on the day of the first draft. Additional registration may take place after the draft for Tee Ball players and those over age 15.