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Question
As a board member of our local little league I am struggling with an age issue. While I realize majors are classified as 9 - 12 year olds, I have an 8 year old player that is out of this world. Do you know if it is even possible for us to consider moving him into the major division? I believe physically he could handle the majors however I don't agree that emotionally he should be hanging out in the dug out with 12 year olds.
Christi,
The Little League Regulations state that a player league age 8 cannot participate in the Major Baseball Division. However, the 8 year old can participate with children in the Minor Division. This also depends on your league's determination on division age structure.
You can take this matter to the Board of Directors and if they so wish, they can request in writing to the International Charter Committee that an exception be made to allow this player to advance to the Major division. It would then be up to the Charter Committee to decided if the child will play in Majors.
I hope this has helped. Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
-Martin Hoover
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Answers by Expert:
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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