2011 Equipment Rules Handout (PDF)

• Note: Most composite bats are prohibited by Little League
• See the Little League approved composite bats
• 2-piece bats with composite handle and metal barrel are OK for use

2011 Manager and Coach Selection Process

Calendar of Events
• 12/20 Applications distributed
• 12/31 Applications due
• 1/14 Verbal interviews completed
• 1/15 Manager/coach selections to Operations Committee
• 1/17 Manager/coach slate to President
• 1/21 President approves managers and coaches
• 1/22 Tryouts
• 1/26 Mandatory manager/coach meeting

Selection Process
• Prospective managers & coaches must complete written application to be considered
• Mandatory interviews conducted by respective Commissioner
• Commissioner selects slate and presents to the Operations Committee
• Slate of candidates presented to President
• President selects managers and coaches with board ratification

Application Questions
• Why do you want to manage/coach?
• What is your managing/coaching experience?
• Do you have any other commitments that would potentially hinder your ability to satisfy the duties of manager/coach?
• What is your approach to teaching kids the game of baseball?
• What is your communication approach with parents, fellow coaches, opposing coaches, and league officials?\
• How do you deal with conflict with parents, fellow coaches, opposing coaches, and league officials?
• Any additional personal comments?

Maintaining Fields in Excellent Condition - a powerpoint presentation by the Field Commissioner (2.33MB)