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Is it bad or dangerous to wear metal cleats or is it ok to wear for the juniors little league?
Marc,
Little League Baseball Rules state that "shoes with metal spikes or cleats are not permitted" in the Major Baseball division and below. However, players in Junior Baseball and above may wear metal cleats or spikes. Metal cleats or spikes are not permitted at any level of softball.
As for the safety, make sure that your players understand the risk they run when playing with metal cleats. Make sure that they know how to slide and position themselves in the field to where they won't hurt themselves or others.
Hope this has helped!
-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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