Game Balls
Umpires -
1) Please check that only baseballs licensed by Little League are used during games. Baseballs shall be printed with one of two designations: "RS" (for regular season play) or "RS-T" (for regular season and tournament play). Practice baseballs are not to be used during games. (Tee ball: The ball may carry the words "Little League Tee Ball".)
Pitch Count Rules
Coaches & Umpires -
We have new guidelines for days of rest and pitch count. The guidelines apply to all levels of play where player-pitch is used.
Umpiring Duties
Home Plate and Base Umpires will be assigned by the Umpire-In-Chief for all levels of play (except Farm and T-ball). All levels of teams (including T-ball and Farm) will be given Team Base Umpiring Assignments. Managers are responsible for their team's umpiring assignments.
 Click image to visit ArbiterSports website and check your teams umpiring assignments. If you need further assistance, please contact Chuck Reichel.
2015 Season Umpiring Schedule
District 14 hosts training clinics for all divisions of play and for umpires of all levels of experience. These clinics are
open to all league and district umpires, managers, coaches, officials and parents. Instructors are all district umpires
and have taught clinics at the local, sectional and regional levels.
Times and locations vary. More information will be made available at a later date.
Sat, February 7th: Rules Clinic
Time: 8am – 2pm Location: DeVry University
This classroom clinic provides an in depth look into the Little League Rule Book. This clinic is highly recommended
for all umpires and managers and coaches at the minor, major, and upper levels of play.
Sun, February 22nd: Beginning Umpire Base Mechanics Clinic
Time: 8am – 2pm Location: TBA
This clinic is especially designed for the first-time umpire and umpires with only a few years’ experience. It is an
excellent opportunity for parent volunteers to learn base mechanics for working the 60 foot diamond.
Fri, February 27th: Advance Umpire Mechanics, Part 1
Time: 7pm – 9pm Location: TBA
Sat, February 28th: Advance Umpire Mechanics, Part 2
Time: 8am – 2pm: Location: TBA
This clinic is for umpires desiring additional training. Students should have attended at least one beginning session.
Plate mechanics will be taught as well as a more in depth look at base mechanics. Part 1 is a classroom session.
Part 2 is on the field. Students are expected to attend both sessions and should bring their own plate gear (Part 2).
Sun, March 8th: 70’/90’ Base Mechanics
Time: 1pm – 4pm Location: TBA
This clinic is for all umpires who will be working games at the Intermediate, Junior, Senior and Big League level of
play. Students should have attended at least one beginning session.
Sun, March 15th: NCLL Junior Umpire Clinic/Parent Make-up Date
Time: 1pm – 4pm Location: Vallejo Mill Elementary School
This clinic is for all players (12-years and older) who will be participating in NCLL’s Junior Umpire program. All junior
umpires must attend this clinic regardless of past experience.
This is also the make-up date for all parent volunteers who were not able to attend the Beginning Clinic.
Rule Summaries
Summary of Rule 4.04 & 5.07 - Continous Batting Order
Summary of Rule 8.06 - Visits to the Pitcher
Umpire References
Beginning Umpire Mechanics Clinic
90ft Diamond Basic Umpire Responsibilities
2011 NCLL Field Ground Rules
9-Man Lineup Card Instructions
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