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Expert: - 3/3/2009


Question
i have coached in the little league for many years and have recently because
of the age of one of my children started coaching the at the 7 and 8 year old
level.  our league redrafts the kids every year allowing for coach protects and
such.  my question to the league and you now is do they have to do this?  
they claim they must redraft the entire league every year because the age fits
into minor league and the little league rules say they have to.  is this correct?  
there are other local leagues that do not redraft they allow the  kids to remain
on the team for their 8 year old year.

Answer
Steve,

Little League Baseball, Inc. gives the responsibility to the Board of Directors on how to distribute players in each division.  You will need to review your league's constitution and by-laws to see how they have incorporated player distributions.  One of the recommended procedures that Little League Baseball gives is to redraft every year.

I hope this has helped.  Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

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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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