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Do you have an opinion about boys playing in an U15 age group being allowed to wear metal cleats. Primarly, I am concerned from a safety perspective.
Liz,
It has been my experience with children that are 13-15 years old to know how to use metal cleats. There is always that issue of cleating another player, but most of the time, this is done on purpose, as players are taught to slide properly. He needs to start practicing with the metal cleats, as this is what they wear in high school baseball, and they should be getting prepared for that as well.
I hope this has answered your question. Should you have anymore, please don't hesitate to ask!
-Martin Hoover
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Martin Hoover
Expertise
Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience
Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
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