Tournament Resources

Ask the Tournament Director

Tournament Rules

• 2009 Baseball Tournament Rules (updated 4-8-09) 
• 2009 Softball Tournament Rules (updated 4-8-09) 
• Managers/Coaches in the Dugout
• Background Checks for Temporary Replacement of Managers and Coaches
• Baseball and Softball Tournament Delay Policy 

• Regional World Series Dates and Locations
  • U.S. Tournament Dates and Locations 
  • International Tournament Dates and Locations 
  • World Series Dates and Locations 

• Tournament Calendars
• Little League Baseball
• Big, Junior & Senior League Baseball
• Little, Junior, Senior League Softball
• Big LeagueSoftball
  

• Proof of Age Requirements
• Proof of Residence Requirements
• In Lieu of Birth Certificate Statement
  • Regulation
  • Form

• Tournament Mileage Report  (updated as of June, 2009)
• Medical Release 
• Tournament Team Eligibility Affidavit - Baseball
  (Revised 5/29/09 - Requires Adobe 9 or newer)
• Tournament Team Eligibility Affidavit - Softball
  (Revised 6/01/09 - Requires Adobe 9 or newer)
• Tournament Enrollment Form and Confirmation of Compliance Regulation I c 8 and 9 (US) (revised 03/24/2009)
• Tournament Enrollment Form and Confirmation of Compliance Regulation I c 8 and 9 (International)  (revised 03/24/2009)
• Tournament Verification Check List 
• Tournament Financial Report
• Tournament Media Contracts

• Pool Play Format Guidelines
• Tournament Bracket Book

• NOAA Teams with Little League on Lightning Safety Awareness
• Heat and Humidity Danger - Detect and Prevent Heat Injuries
  How to recognize and treat heat injuries to keep your players safe.

• Tournament FAQ's and Updates  (updated 4/08/09)
  Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this information and with the links that provide additional resources.
• Instructions for Tournament Directors at Levels Above District (updated 3/13/2009)
• Little League Baseball and Softball Tournament Policy
• Tournament Tips

These streaming training presentations answer common questions on player eligibility, tournament pitching rules, protests, and other tournament-related topics.

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