Little League Player Agent Guidelines and Registration Process

 
Player Agent Training
 
CA District 43
 
Player Agent Responsibilities
 
Registration Promotion
Registration
Tryouts
The Draft
Trades
 
Team Registration
Roster submission
Replacement Players
Tournament Teams
Second Season (Fall Ball)
 
There may be separate Player Agents to oversee individual divisions.
 
 
The player Agent may not manage, Coach or Umpire in the division he/she
has authority, unless the local league has received written permission from
Little League international.
 
Registration Promotion
 
Call/Mail/Email previous years players and remind them about
registration
Download the Registration template from the Marketing and
Registration tools located in the Chartering and Marketing Tool kit
www.LittleLeague.org
                     The poster is available in color or black/white
                     Media Releases & Ad Slicks are also available
Use a League Website as a promotion & communication tool
Social Media is also a good tool for promotion & communication
 
 
Player Registration (In person)
 
Have Multiple Dates available
Paperwork needed
             -Registration Forms & Volunteer Applications
             -Medical Releases
             -Boundary Maps
             -Financial Statement (Posted)
             - Tryout / Draft Explanation
              -Board Approved Local League rules and guidelines (Bylaws)
              - Age Charts for Baseball and Softball (They are different)
 
 
Online Registration
 
Streamline the registration process with online registration using
Sports Connect. It  can be an easy way to:
Offer registration opportunities 24/7
Offer secure online payment of fees making it convenient for parents
Manage collection of required documents
 Easily upload roster information to the Data Center
For more information or a demo go to sportsconnect.com  There is a
link on the District 43 website (ca43.org)
 
Regulation II(a)
 
Regulation II(a) - Each league shall determine actual boundaries of
the area from WITHIN which it shall select players. Only those
participants whose residence or physical location of the school where
they attend classes is within the boundaries of the league shall be
eligible to participate. Residence, for the purposes of this regulation,
is defined in "Residence” and “School Attendance” for the purpose of
this regulation, are defined “Residence and School Attendance
Eligibility Requirements".
 
Proof of Residence
 
Little League requires proof of residence or school attendance within
the league's boundaries at the time the player registers. Players and
their parents/guardians are advised that a false statement of
residence may lead to ineligibility to play Little League Baseball or
Softball.
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
the following requirements residency requirements.
 
Residence Eligibility Requirement
Residence shall be established and supported by documents dated February 1, 2020
to February 1, 2021. One document from each group is required to determine
residency of such parent(s) or guardian
 
Group One
Driver’s License
School records
Vehicle records
Employment records
Insurance documents
 
Group Two
Welfare/childcare
records
Federal records
State records
Local  records
Support payment
records
Homeowner / tenant
records
Military records
 
Group Three
 
Voter’s Registration
 
Utility bills
 
Financial records
 
Medical records
 
Internet, cable, or
satellite records
 
Registration based on School Enrollment
 
 Official/Certified school enrollment record dated prior to October
1, 2020
 A Little League-issued school attendance form completed by the
principal, assistant principal, or administrator authorized to sign on
behalf of the school
 
Out of Boundary Players
 
Does he/she qualify for a:
           -Regulation Il(d) waiver
           -Regulation IV(h) waiver
If they DO NOT qualify for either waiver, provide them with contact
for their proper league and they must register there
Does the Board wish to request a Charter Committee waiver?
 
Regulation II(d)
 
Player may be retained after either moving, or having boundaries
changed, if of major league, minor league or Tee ball status.
Siblings whose brother/sister meet the above criteria may also be
retained.
Player may be retained for the remainder of their Little League
career
NOTE: A player who qualifies and elects not to participate for a
season may not be retained in subsequent seasons.
 
Regulation IV(h)
 
If previously lived within the league boundaries for two years while
serving as a dedicated coach, manager or board member for two
years, his/her son(s) and or daughter(s) may tryout and be selected
by teams in that league provided:
 Such service to the league has continued
 Subject to written agreement with league whose boundaries they
currently reside
 Supported by recommendation of the DA
 League maintains form and documentation, Must be updated
annually
 
II(d) & IV(h) Processing Procedure
 
League player agent must fill out the form and compile residency
requirement documentation from previous residence.
President verifies that the player meets the conditions of Regulation
Il(d) or  IV (h). President must see documentation before signing it.
DA verifies documentation meets the Regulation
League maintains form and documentation for duration of players
career & provides copy to parent
If player is selected to the tournament team, the form and residency
documentation must be carried with tournament packet
 
 
Processing Procedure for a Charter Waiver
 
 Local League Board votes to request waiver
 President writes a letter, detailing the request. Supporting
documents are attached and forwards to the District Administrator
 DA provides his/her recommendation and forwards to the Regional
Office
 Regional Office sends waiver to the Charter Committee
 Charter Committee will inform Regional Office of their decision,
Regional Office will  inform the DA
 
Player Tryouts
 
Have multiple tryouts
Review league division eligibility
Prepare a tryout list
          -Assign numbers to players
          -Organize by division
          -Draft numbers affixed to player for identification
Provide copies to Manager / Coaches in attendance
 
 
 
The Draft / Draft Plans
 
Leagues must utilize draft methods outlined in the Operating Manual
Leagues may submit an alternative method to the Charter
Committee for consideration, prior to draft being held.
Team Expansion and Reduction plans are outlined in the Operating
Manual.
 
Player Draft
 
The selection of players for the various teams within a league shall be
in compliance with the Little League Draft Selection System as
detailed in the Operating Manual.
NOTE: All candidates who are league age twelve (12) must be drafted
to a Little League Major Division team or to a Junior League team.
Exceptions can only be made with written approval from the District
Administrator, and only if approved at the local league level by the
Board of Directors and the parent of the candidate.
 
 
Draft Plan A
 
Existing teams from previous season remain intact with selection of
new players being  added to complete the team.
 The last-place team of the preceding season gets the first choice in
every round of the draft, the next to last place team gets the second
selection etc...
Each player acquired shall, for the duration of their major league
career, be property of the team making the acquisition, unless traded
or released.
 
Draft Plan B
 
Total Redraft - redraft of previous season teams, held in two separate
parts.
First Part –  Returning players to major division are selected
Second Part – Players eligible through tryouts are selected to fill
remaining rosters.
Alternate Option- Instead of having two separate drafts, a league
may elect to conduct a regular draft where, if a number of returning
Major League players has not been drafted by the time that same
number of draft picks remain, those returning players must be the
only players eligible from that point forward in the draft.
 
Draft Plan C
 
Blind Draft
Preliminary & Second drafts apply.
Players separated by age
Names placed in non-transparent container
Individually selected at random and placed on team
 
Draft Options
 
Options must be given to the Player  Agent 48 hours prior to the draft
 
      Brother / Sister Option
      Brother / Sister of player currently on team
      Sons / Daughters of Managers
      Sons / Daughters of Coaches
 
Brother/ Sister Option
 
Two or more siblings in the draft ,  first brother or sister is drafted
 
Manager automatically has the option to draft the other brother or
sister on the next turn
 
Failure to exercise option makes the second sibling available to be
drafted by any team
 
Brother/ Sister Option
of player currently on a team
 
Manager may submit an option on a draftee if the player candidates'
brother or sister is a member of the manager's team
 
If an option is submitted, the Manager MUST draft the sibling within
the first three draft selections.
 
Sons/ Daughters of Manager
 
If a manager has son / daughter eligible for the draft, must submit
option in writing
 
Manager must exercise option at or before specified round
 
Parent / Manager option takes priority over any other option
NOTE: Provisions also apply for managers having eligible brothers /
sisters in the draft
 
Sons/ Daughters of Coaches
 
New coaches shall not be appointed nor approved until after draft
Returning coach may exercise option through manager provided:
Coach has served as a coach or manager (at any level) for the past
two years
                                                                AND
Coach is returning to the same major league team as last year.
 NOTE:  In order to exercise this option, the coach MUST qualify under
BOTH conditions
 
Draft Rounds (Baseball)
 
If option is submitted for son / daughter of a manager or coach,
candidate must be drafted in or before the following round:
 
Draft Round
 
  Little League
 
     Intermediate      Junior       Senior
            5
 
                           9-10
  
11                       12            13-14
            4
 
                             11
 
               12
 
             13
 
  15
            3
 
                             12
 
               13
 
             14
 
  16
 
Draft Rounds (Softball)
 
If option is submitted for son / daughter of a manager or coach,
candidate must be drafted in or before the following round:
 
Draft Round
 
          Little League
 
           Junior
 
             Senior
           5
 
                                  9-10
  
                12
 
               13-14
           4
 
                                     11
 
                               13
 
                   15
           3
 
                                     12
 
                               14
 
                   16
 
Trading
 
Manager may trade a player up to 14 days after the first scheduled
game.
All trades must be through and with the approval of the Player Agent
      - Minor League players may not be traded for Major League players
      -All trades must be player for player
      -Trades involving a player for draft choices are not permitted
All trades must be for a justifiable reason and approved by the local
Board
 
Team Registration / Release of Players
 
Five days prior to the first game, each manager shall register with the
player agent the number of players on the team
 
Teams need to be monitored to ensure rosters are at proper levels
 
Managers are required to inform the player agent if a player has been
repeated absent.
 
Player Replacements
 
When a player is lost due to injury, illness, relocation or resignation
      -Manager shall advise the player agent ASAP
      -Player agent shall advise the President and Board
      -Manager reviews player list with player agent and selects replacement
       -Replacement player becomes a permanent player on the team
NOTE- Failure of manager to report a vacancy should result in
disciplinary action
 
Roster Submission
 
Once finalized , rosters must be sent to Little League International no
later than 14 days after first game
Rosters can be submitted through the Little League Data Center. It
can be accessed from the littleleague.org homepage
Roster can be submitted through Sports Connect or other licensed
products
Note:  A Player who is injured must be on a roster at Little League
International  to be covered by Little League insurance.
This is also necessary to get your leagues Safety Plan approved
 
 
Roster Submission
 
Player, Manager and Coach data must be supplied to
Little League  International Annually
ALL rosters must be submitted to Little League International in
Williamsport by April 1st, 2021
Regulation II(d) and IV(h) must be declared by that time too
Changes to rosters can always be made to account for replacement
players and divisions that start later that April 1st
Final roster submission is June
 
 
 
 
Tournament
 
Players must play in sixty percent of
regular season games to be eligible for
tournament
Player Agents should be monitoring this throughout  the
season, so there are not unhappy surprises when selecting
your All-Star Teams
The All-Star Selection Process is to be determined by your local
league. Every league does not do it the same way. Selection
procedure is usually found in the bylaws.
 
League Resumption
 
If a league is not operating  a player from that league can play for
another league.  The District Administrator must sign off on each
player
If there is a late start to the season  and minimum games played is
not met a waiver will need to be submitted
Not playing last season will not constitute a break in service
Little League is not rewriting the age chart because we did not play
last season. If you were League Age 12 last year you are League Age
13 this year
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  1. Player Agent Training CA District 43

  2. Player Agent Responsibilities Registration Promotion Team Registration Registration Roster submission Tryouts Replacement Players The Draft Tournament Teams Trades Second Season (Fall Ball)

  3. There may be separate Player Agents to oversee individual divisions. The player Agent may not manage, Coach or Umpire in the division he/she has authority, unless the local league has received written permission from Little League international.

  4. Registration Promotion Call/Mail/Email previous years players and remind them about registration Download the Registration template from the Marketing and Registration tools located in the Chartering and Marketing Tool kit www.LittleLeague.org The poster is available in color or black/white Media Releases & Ad Slicks are also available Use a League Website as a promotion & communication tool Social Media is also a good tool for promotion & communication

  5. Player Registration (In person) Have Multiple Dates available Paperwork needed -Registration Forms & Volunteer Applications -Medical Releases -Boundary Maps -Financial Statement (Posted) - Tryout / Draft Explanation -Board Approved Local League rules and guidelines (Bylaws) - Age Charts for Baseball and Softball (They are different)

  6. Online Registration Streamline the registration process with online registration using Sports Connect. It can be an easy way to: Offer registration opportunities 24/7 Offer secure online payment of fees making it convenient for parents Manage collection of required documents Easily upload roster information to the Data Center For more information or a demo go to sportsconnect.com There is a link on the District 43 website (ca43.org)

  7. Regulation II(a) Regulation II(a) - Each league shall determine actual boundaries of the area from WITHIN which it shall select players. Only those participants whose residence or physical location of the school where they attend classes is within the boundaries of the league shall be eligible to participate. Residence, for the purposes of this regulation, is defined in "Residence and School Attendance for the purpose of this regulation, are defined Residence and School Attendance Eligibility Requirements".

  8. Proof of Residence Little League requires proof of residence or school attendance within the league's boundaries at the time the player registers. Players and their parents/guardians are advised that a false statement of residence may lead to ineligibility to play Little League Baseball or Softball. 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 the following requirements residency requirements.

  9. Residence Eligibility Requirement Residence shall be established and supported by documents dated February 1, 2020 to February 1, 2021. One document from each group is required to determine residency of such parent(s) or guardian Group One Group Two Group Three Driver s License Welfare/childcare records Voter s Registration School records Federal records Utility bills Vehicle records State records Financial records Employment records Local records Insurance documents Medical records Support payment records Internet, cable, or satellite records Homeowner / tenant records Military records

  10. Registration based on School Enrollment Official/Certified school enrollment record dated prior to October 1, 2020 A Little League-issued school attendance form completed by the principal, assistant principal, or administrator authorized to sign on behalf of the school

  11. Out of Boundary Players Does he/she qualify for a: -Regulation Il(d) waiver -Regulation IV(h) waiver If they DO NOT qualify for either waiver, provide them with contact for their proper league and they must register there Does the Board wish to request a Charter Committee waiver?

  12. Regulation II(d) Player may be retained after either moving, or having boundaries changed, if of major league, minor league or Tee ball status. Siblings whose brother/sister meet the above criteria may also be retained. Player may be retained for the remainder of their Little League career NOTE: A player who qualifies and elects not to participate for a season may not be retained in subsequent seasons.

  13. Regulation IV(h) If previously lived within the league boundaries for two years while serving as a dedicated coach, manager or board member for two years, his/her son(s) and or daughter(s) may tryout and be selected by teams in that league provided: Such service to the league has continued Subject to written agreement with league whose boundaries they currently reside Supported by recommendation of the DA League maintains form and documentation, Must be updated annually

  14. II(d) & IV(h) Processing Procedure League player agent must fill out the form and compile residency requirement documentation from previous residence. President verifies that the player meets the conditions of Regulation Il(d) or IV (h). President must see documentation before signing it. DA verifies documentation meets the Regulation League maintains form and documentation for duration of players career & provides copy to parent If player is selected to the tournament team, the form and residency documentation must be carried with tournament packet

  15. Processing Procedure for a Charter Waiver Local League Board votes to request waiver President writes a letter, detailing the request. Supporting documents are attached and forwards to the District Administrator DA provides his/her recommendation and forwards to the Regional Office Regional Office sends waiver to the Charter Committee Charter Committee will inform Regional Office of their decision, Regional Office will inform the DA

  16. Player Tryouts Have multiple tryouts Review league division eligibility Prepare a tryout list -Assign numbers to players -Organize by division -Draft numbers affixed to player for identification Provide copies to Manager / Coaches in attendance

  17. The Draft / Draft Plans Leagues must utilize draft methods outlined in the Operating Manual Leagues may submit an alternative method to the Charter Committee for consideration, prior to draft being held. Team Expansion and Reduction plans are outlined in the Operating Manual.

  18. Player Draft The selection of players for the various teams within a league shall be in compliance with the Little League Draft Selection System as detailed in the Operating Manual. NOTE: All candidates who are league age twelve (12) must be drafted to a Little League Major Division team or to a Junior League team. Exceptions can only be made with written approval from the District Administrator, and only if approved at the local league level by the Board of Directors and the parent of the candidate.

  19. Draft Plan A Existing teams from previous season remain intact with selection of new players being added to complete the team. The last-place team of the preceding season gets the first choice in every round of the draft, the next to last place team gets the second selection etc... Each player acquired shall, for the duration of their major league career, be property of the team making the acquisition, unless traded or released.

  20. Draft Plan B Total Redraft - redraft of previous season teams, held in two separate parts. First Part Returning players to major division are selected Second Part Players eligible through tryouts are selected to fill remaining rosters. Alternate Option- Instead of having two separate drafts, a league may elect to conduct a regular draft where, if a number of returning Major League players has not been drafted by the time that same number of draft picks remain, those returning players must be the only players eligible from that point forward in the draft.

  21. Draft Plan C Blind Draft Preliminary & Second drafts apply. Players separated by age Names placed in non-transparent container Individually selected at random and placed on team

  22. Draft Options Options must be given to the Player Agent 48 hours prior to the draft Brother / Sister Option Brother / Sister of player currently on team Sons / Daughters of Managers Sons / Daughters of Coaches

  23. Brother/ Sister Option Two or more siblings in the draft , first brother or sister is drafted Manager automatically has the option to draft the other brother or sister on the next turn Failure to exercise option makes the second sibling available to be drafted by any team

  24. Brother/ Sister Option of player currently on a team Manager may submit an option on a draftee if the player candidates' brother or sister is a member of the manager's team If an option is submitted, the Manager MUST draft the sibling within the first three draft selections.

  25. Sons/ Daughters of Manager If a manager has son / daughter eligible for the draft, must submit option in writing Manager must exercise option at or before specified round Parent / Manager option takes priority over any other option NOTE: Provisions also apply for managers having eligible brothers / sisters in the draft

  26. Sons/ Daughters of Coaches New coaches shall not be appointed nor approved until after draft Returning coach may exercise option through manager provided: Coach has served as a coach or manager (at any level) for the past two years AND Coach is returning to the same major league team as last year. NOTE: In order to exercise this option, the coach MUST qualify under BOTH conditions

  27. Draft Rounds (Baseball) If option is submitted for son / daughter of a manager or coach, candidate must be drafted in or before the following round: Draft Round Little League Intermediate Junior Senior 5 9-10 11 12 13-14 4 11 12 13 15 3 12 13 14 16

  28. Draft Rounds (Softball) If option is submitted for son / daughter of a manager or coach, candidate must be drafted in or before the following round: Draft Round Little League Junior Senior 5 9-10 12 13-14 4 11 13 15 3 12 14 16

  29. Trading Manager may trade a player up to 14 days after the first scheduled game. All trades must be through and with the approval of the Player Agent - Minor League players may not be traded for Major League players -All trades must be player for player -Trades involving a player for draft choices are not permitted All trades must be for a justifiable reason and approved by the local Board

  30. Team Registration / Release of Players Five days prior to the first game, each manager shall register with the player agent the number of players on the team Teams need to be monitored to ensure rosters are at proper levels Managers are required to inform the player agent if a player has been repeated absent.

  31. Player Replacements When a player is lost due to injury, illness, relocation or resignation -Manager shall advise the player agent ASAP -Player agent shall advise the President and Board -Manager reviews player list with player agent and selects replacement -Replacement player becomes a permanent player on the team NOTE- Failure of manager to report a vacancy should result in disciplinary action

  32. Roster Submission Once finalized , rosters must be sent to Little League International no later than 14 days after first game Rosters can be submitted through the Little League Data Center. It can be accessed from the littleleague.org homepage Roster can be submitted through Sports Connect or other licensed products Note: A Player who is injured must be on a roster at Little League International to be covered by Little League insurance. This is also necessary to get your leagues Safety Plan approved

  33. Roster Submission Player, Manager and Coach data must be supplied to Little League International Annually ALL rosters must be submitted to Little League International in Williamsport by April 1st, 2021 Regulation II(d) and IV(h) must be declared by that time too Changes to rosters can always be made to account for replacement players and divisions that start later that April 1st Final roster submission is June

  34. Tournament Players must play in sixty percent of regular season games to be eligible for tournament Player Agents should be monitoring this throughout the season, so there are not unhappy surprises when selecting your All-Star Teams The All-Star Selection Process is to be determined by your local league. Every league does not do it the same way. Selection procedure is usually found in the bylaws.

  35. League Resumption If a league is not operating a player from that league can play for another league. The District Administrator must sign off on each player If there is a late start to the season and minimum games played is not met a waiver will need to be submitted Not playing last season will not constitute a break in service Little League is not rewriting the age chart because we did not play last season. If you were League Age 12 last year you are League Age 13 this year

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