Central Altadena Little League Bylaws and Local Rules
Code of Conduct
- Players, Coaches and parents are expected to follow the code of conduct policy and relevant little league rules (specifically 4.06, 4.07, 4.08)
- Violation of the policy could result in game suspensions.
- Continued violations or behavior considered detrimental to the well-being of the league will result in suspension for the remainder of the season.
Tryouts/Draft
- Tryouts are required for all players who are league age 8 and older.
- Note that depending on the number of players registered it may not be required for Intermediate/Juniors
- The CALL Board, led by the player agent, will draft teams for T-Ball and Farm Division
- The player agent is able to entertain requests to place players on specific teams (so that friends can play together)
- The teams for all other divisions are selected via manager draft (per Little League Plan B)
- Requests to place players on specific teams is limited to siblings only (and is not guaranteed)
Field Rules
- The home team manager or coach is responsible for setting up the field prior to each game.
- All managers and coaches are responsible for a clean dugout after each game.
- Fly balls hitting the trees in the outfield on the lower field will be considered home runs.
Rules by Division
Each division has local rules that adapt and/or select the official Little League Rules that they abide by. A summary is available here along with a link to the current approved rule set.
T-Ball
- T-Ball has no detailed rule set as the games are not scored and completely non-competitive. The primary goal is to ensure all players have fun. To that end, T-Ball rules are as follows:
- Each team shall bat their entire lineup each inning
- All players should play defensive positions every inning
- At the managers discretion, they may introduce coach pitch to more advanced T-Ball players. If a player struggles to make contact, they will be allowed to hit off a T.
Farm
This division focuses on fielding and hitting a pitched ball. Defensive outs are recorded and score will be kept (but no standings or playoffs). Coaches/Parent volunteers will serve as umpires.
Pitching: Coach Pitch
Stealing: None
Leadoffs: None
Bunts: None
Link to rules
Minor AA
This division introduces player pitching and stealing bases. It is also the first division to record standing and have a playoff at the end of the season. Umpires are provided for all games. Minor AA also involves more interleague play against other organizations (such as East Altadena Little League, Pasadena American, and West Pasadena Little League).
Pitching: Player Pitch (supplemented by coach pitch early in the season)
Pitching Distance: 40'
Stealing: On a passed ball. Stealing home is not allowed.
Leadoffs: None
Bunts: None
Link to rules
Minor AAA
This division introduces most of the more advanced concepts in little league including bunting, stealing home, and is completely reliant on player pitch. Umpires are provided for all games. It is also the first division that has an interleague championship (played against other leagues within District 17).
Pitching: Player Pitch
Pitching Distance: 46'
Stealing: When ball passes home plate.
Leadoffs: None
Bunts: Yes
Link to rules
Majors
Majors is the highest level of play for traditional Little League. It plays competitively with full little league rules. Umpires are provided for all games. There is an interleague championship at the end of the regular season.
Pitching: Player Pitch
Pitching Distance: 46'
Stealing: When ball passes home plate.
Leadoffs: None
Bunts: Yes
Link to rules
Intermediate
Intermediate (often called 50/70) is a stepping stone between Little League and high school baseball. Rules more closely mirror high school baseball (e.g. balks, lead offs, etc.) but the field is slightly smaller than a full baseball field. Umpires are provided for all games. There is an interleague championship at the end of the regular season.
Pitching: Player Pitch
Pitching Distance: 50'
Stealing: Any time
Leadoffs: Yes
Bunts: Yes
Link to rules (These are interleague rule sets and are agreed to, but not governed by, CALL.)
Juniors
Juniors play with full high school baseball rules on a full baseball field (60' pitching / 90' bases). Note that Juniors exclusively plays interleague games and has a full interleague playoff at the end of the regular season. Umpires are provided for all games (typically plate and base umpires).
Pitching: Player Pitch
Pitching Distance: 60'
Stealing: Any time
Leadoffs: Yes
Bunts: Yes
Link to rules (These are interleague rule sets and are agreed to, but not governed by, CALL.)