Little League Baseball, Inc., United States Eastern Region
State of Pennsylvania Association of District Administrators
www.pastatell.org
| HOST RESPONSIBILITIES AND TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES | |||
| FOR LLB AND LLS STATE TOURNAMENTs; MODIFIED FOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL 10. 11, JR, SR, BIG. | |||
| Adopted by PA Assn of District Administrators - 11/6/2010 | Reference | Program | Program |
| LLB/LLS | 10,11 | ||
| Jr, Sr, Big | |||
| Championship Banner, LLB State level tournament pin, team participant plaque or trophy, | LLRB | R | R |
| PA State Tournament pin for players, coaches and umpires (provided by Host District) | R | R | |
| Housing for players and coaches (three of the four sections) | LLRB | O | O |
| Meals for players and coaches | LLRB | R | R |
| Baseballs | LLRB | R | R |
| Transportation of Tournament Teams | LLRB | O | O |
| Entertainment of Tournament Teams | O | O | |
| Printed Program Contents: | LLRB | R | RBO |
| ● President and CEO, Little League Baseball, International | R | RBO | |
| ● Vice President of Operations | R | RBO | |
| ● Eastern Region Director | R | RBO | |
| ● State Coordinator | R | RBO | |
| ● Host DA (Tournament Director) | R | RBO | |
| ● (Name) of the State Umpire Consultant for Host Section | R | RBO | |
| ● Welcome Letter | R | RBO | |
| ● Umpire chart to include names of umpires, and game assignments | R | RBO | |
| ● Game Schedule, date, time and field | R | RBO | |
| ● (no changes without specific approval of State Coordinator) | R | RBO | |
| Police and Emergency Medical Services | LLRB | R | R |
| Free adequate parking | LLRB | R | R |
| Free adequate seating: Section 500, State 1,000, regional 1,500 | LLRB | R | O |
| Public Relations; also involve Media and Public Officials | LLRB | R | O |
| Tournament packets delivererd on time to PA secretary for web posting | R | R | |
| Local Umpires; none if home team is in the tournament. | R | R | |
| Field maintenance and supplies; tarp for field and backstop, speedy dry, rest room. | LLRB | R | R |
| ● tarp for field, home plate area, speedy dry. | LLRB | R | R |
|
● Concrete or
portable restrooms - Minimum:
one location per sex, 1 stall
per 80 women 1 stall per 350 men, 1 urinal per 100 men, handicapped accessibility |
LLRB | R | R |
| ● batters eye - Dark colored (24' x 4' ) in centerfield | LLRB | R | R |
| ● Pitcher's eye- Canvas or windscreen (4' x 20') at backstop | LLRB | R | R |
| Field Dimensions (per rulebook) | LLRB | R | R |
| Concession Stand; hst league may retain concession income | LLRB | R | R |
| Hat collection for games; recruit volunteers and use proceeds for flag, pins, baseballs, umpire refreshments. | LLRB | R | RBO |
| Liability insurance secured by host league ($1,000,000) | LLRB | R | R |
| Field Lighting; Must meet LL standards and have completed safety audit. | LLRB | R | R |
| ASAP approved game site | LLRB | R | R |
| Extra Helmets | LLRB | R | R |
| Field Events | |||
| ● Pre-game ceremonies and ceremonial pitch before each game | R | R | |
| ● Introduction of players, coaches and umpires | R | R | |
| ● National Anthem and Little Leagueand Parents Pledge | R | R | |
| ● Public Announcements | R | R | |
| ● Awarding of flag and pins after final game | R | R | |
| Support Staff | |||
| ● Announcer - PA System but no play by play | LLRB | R | R |
| ● Scorekeeper - supervised by Tournament Director | LLRB | R | R |
| ● Groundskeepers | LLRB | R | R |
| ● Scoreboard and operator | LLRB | R | R |
| ● Official pitch counter | LLRB | R | R |
| Game Times -designated in packet | R | R | |
| Bracket placement - per state rotation plan | R | R | |
| Radio and TV - See Little League policy and State YES Fund proposal | LLRB | R | N/A |
| Press table ans space for radio, TV and photographers | LLRB | R | RBO |
| Team Rosters for members of the press | LLRB | R | RBO |
| Area away from dugout for team scorekeepers | R | RBO | |
| Financial Statement (TournamentDirector) | LLRB | R | N/A |
| Special Guests; seating and parking with special guest identification and passes. | R | N/A | |
| Lunch, dinner, snacks softdrinks at clubhouse for umpires | R | R | |
| Call Regional Office with Standings | Region | R | N/A |
| Text or email state coordinator with daily results and final results (Tournament Director) | Region | R | N/A |
| Provide winning team with package from the East Region Tournament (Tournament Director) | Region | R | N/A |
| Letter from East Region regarding ESPN (Tournament Director) | Region | R | N/A |
| Fundraising activities must be approved by the Tournament Director | LLRB | R | N/A |
| R-Required; RBO-Recommended But Optional; O-Optional; N/A Not applicable, LLRB -Rules | |||