EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
Equipment Manager
The Equipment Manager is an elected Board Member and is responsible for purchasing and distributing equipment to the individual teams. This equipment is checked and tested when it is issued but it is the Manager’s responsibility to maintain it. Managers should inspect equipment before each game and each practice.
The Equipment Manager is responsible for destroying and/or replacing damaged equipment as reported. The equipment manager will inspect equipment in the pre-season. Managers will contact the Equipment Manager in the event any equipment is damaged or broken. The equipment manager will repair or replace equipment to ensure safety of all players.
Managers and coaches are required to inspect equipment prior to games and practices.
The League and Umpires may inspect equipment prior to each game.
In the event that a player brings his/her own gear, this equipment can only be used if it meets the requirements as outlined in this Safety Manual and the Official Little League Rule Book.
At the end of the season, all equipment must be returned to the Equipment Manager. First-Aid kits and Safety Manuals must be turned in with the equipment.
● Each team, at all times in the dugout, shall have six (6) protective helmets for Majors and below, Intermediate Division requires seven (7) helmets which must meet NOCSAE specifications and standards. These helmets will be provided by the League at the beginning of the season. If players decide to use their own helmets, they must meet NOCSAE specifications and standards.
● NO on deck batters are allowed in Majors and below
● Intermediate Division may have an on deck batter.
● Each helmet shall have an exterior warning label. NOTE: The warning label
● cannot be embossed in the helmet, but must be placed on the exterior portion of the helmet and be visible and easy to read.
● Use of a helmet by the batter and all base runners is mandatory.
● Use of a helmet by a player/base coach is mandatory.
● Use of a helmet by an adult base coach is optional.
● All male or female players must wear athletic supporters/protectors for their safety.
● Male catchers may wear short model chest protectors.
● Female catchers may wear short model chest protectors.
● All catchers must wear chest protectors with neck collar, throat guard, shin guards and catcher’s helmet, all of which must meet Little League specifications and standards.
● All catchers must wear a mask, “dangling” type throat protector and catcher’s helmet during practice, pitcher warm-up, and games. NOTE: Skullcaps are not permitted.
● If the gripping tape on a bat becomes unraveled, the bat must not be used until it is repaired.
● Bats with dents, or that are fractured in any way, must be discarded.
● Only Official Little League balls will be used during practices and games.
● Managers are to make sure that the equipment issued to and used by his/her players is appropriate for the age and size of the kids on the team. If it is not, contact the Equipment Manager for replacements.
● Make sure helmets fit.
● Replace questionable equipment immediately by notifying the Equipment Manager.
● Make sure that players respect the equipment that is issued.
● Multi-colored gloves cannot be worn by pitchers.
● All bats must meet the specifications and regulations as outlined on the Little League Website
● ALWAYS REFER TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE RULE BOOK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.