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Expert: - 5/8/2008


Question
I just learned that a player can play on the allstar team for little leage even if they are on a travel team . How does this work if they are then  on two different roster sheets? Iwas always told they could only play on one team if they were sighned to there travel team roster.

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Mark,

Little League has just announced (only two weeks ago I believe) that players may play on a Little League Tournament Team, and participate in other youth baseball/softball activities.

The rule you are talking about has to do with a player in Little League who plays Majors then wants to play Juniors.  In the Little League program they may only be rostered and play in ONE DIVISION.  Travel ball and other youth programs fall into a different category.

Please remember that if a player is participating on a Little League All Star team, and a travelball team, they must be able to commit fully to the Little League Tournament.  Any activities that are detrimental to the smooth operation of the tournament team or to the international tournament can be grounds from removal from the team.

I hope this has answered your question.  Should you have anymore, please don't hesitate to ask.

-Martin Hoover

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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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