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Local (House) rules
Understanding of Continental's local rules
The local rules for Continental Little League are created in accordance with the official rules of Little League international. Local rules do not supersede any rule that has been out lined by the official rules of Little League international, however due represent the decisions made by Continental’s rules committee as presented and approved by Continental’s Board of directors.
The local or house rules as outlined are to be enforced only when an optional rule is given in the Little League official rules or in a case where no governing rule can be applied. If an official rule does exist without option the rule as outlined by Little League International is to be enforced.
In cases where an optional rule is not covered by either Little League international, or Continental Little League local rules, the questionable ruling should be brought to the attention of Continental Little League’s Chief umpire, Board of directors, and or rules committee. However these actions should not delay or detour a game in which a mutual agreement can be achieved allowing the continuation of play.
Field Set Up (Home Team)
- Infield needs to be dragged with chain nets located in the home team dugout at the minor field and in the equipment boxes at the major field.
- Chalk lines need to be set for the 1st and 3rd base lines that extend to the outfield grass and the batters boxes need to be chalked as well. The chalk as well as dispenser are located in the equipment boxes.
- Set out umpiring gear and two game balls for umpires which is located in the equipment boxes.
- Make sure that the porta potties are unlocked.
- Request scorekeepers book from the visiting team as they are setting up
- scorekeepers book to snack shack/equipment box as appropriate depending on field.
Filed Breakdown (Visiting Team)
- Infield needs to be dragged with chain nets
- Bases need to be removed and placed back in equipment boxes (no game to follow remove bases before dragging)
- Umpiring gear and all other CLL equipment such as chalk dispensers need to be returned to the equipment boxes and the boxes need to be locked if no game follows.
- Ensure all gates, entrances and porta potties that were unlocked to play the game are locked as the field is vacated. (Obviously, no need to secure the field if someone is playing after you)
