The AA Division is non competitive and therefore no records are maintained of each games' results
FOSTER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE
2002 AA DIVISION RULES
The following is a summary of some of the rules in the AA Division in Foster City Little League Baseball. A full explanation of all the rules can be found in the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of Little League Baseball.
There will be two games per week (1 weekday and 1 Saturday).
All male players must be properly equipped with an athletic supporter and cup. There will be no post-season tournament. The home team will occupy the 3rd base dugout. Teams will play with 10 players (4 outfielders). The outfielders must start each play at least thirty (30) feet behind the bases or ninety (90) feet from home plate. If one team does not have ten (10) players, the other team will loan a player for defensive purposes only. That "loaned" player will still hit with his/her own team, and not the team they are playing defense for.
During the first half of the season: An adult coach will pitch exclusively during games. There will be no walks or hit-by-pitch base awards. Each batter will get 5 pitches. If the 5th pitch is not hittable, the batter will get 1 additional pitch. If the 6th pitch is not hit the batter will be retired (but not out). Should the 6th pitch be hit foul, the batter will continue at bat until a play is made or a missed swing. An out can occur only when a batter-runner is successfully put out by a defensive player.
During the second half of the season: Players will pitch exclusively (an adult coach from the opposing team may be located behind the mound to assist in pitching). Walks, strike-outs and hit-by-pitch awards will all be observed. Plate umpires (if available) will be utilized to call balls and strikes.
If a batter throws a bat, he/she will receive a warning on the first occasion. On the second occasion, the manager will not allow the player to bat for the balance of the game, but may play in the field.
There is a limit of 60 pitches or 2 innings per pitcher per game. The infield fly rule is NOT observed.
Each team will get three outs or a maximum of eight (8) batters per inning. The offensive team will alert the adult pitcher/umpire that the 8th player is coming to bat and it will then be announced to the other coaches and fielders.
Games are six (6) innings long. No inning may start after 2 hours of playing time and the game must end after 2 hours and 15 minutes of playing time. Scores are kept to determine the winner of a game, but no standings are kept. The scoreboard shall be turned back to "0's" if one team has a lead of 15 runs. This is to not embarrass any team losing from a large amount.
All players will play a minimum of four (4) innings per game, two (2) in the infield and two (2) in the outfield unless the game is shortened due to darkness or time limit. Failure of a Manager to comply with this rule will result in a warning and then possible suspension by the Board of Directors. The game must be fair to all players and each shall be given an equal opportunity to play all positions. The Manager may however, for safety reasons and with a parent's prior approval, prohibit some players from playing some key positions such as pitcher, catcher and first base.
The coach who pitches will umpire and call the plays at home and 1st. The home team will supply an umpire to call plays at 2nd and 3rd. If there is a question regarding an umpire's ruling (not a judgment call), both managers will discuss the problem and come to a decision. Since wins and losses are not counted, an umpire's ruling is not very critical.
There will be a maximum of four (4) adults in the dugout during games. There will be NO bat boys or bat girls and for safety reasons, children of managers/coaches will not be allowed in the dugout during games. There will be no on-deck circle and the gate to the dugouts must remain closed at ALL times! No exceptions.
A play is ruled dead when the pitcher has control of the ball while near the pitcher's mound with the intent of stopping the play. Only runners forced to move advance one base. The defensive pitcher must start each play with at least one foot on or in a 5-foot circle around the pitcher's rubber, known as the pitcher's circle. He/she must also stand equal to or behind the pitcher's rubber when the ball is pitched.
All players will bat even if they didn't play defense that inning. A serpentine batting order will be used throughout the season to ensure
all players get an equal opportunity to hit. Stealing is prohibited, but sliding is allowed and even encouraged on close plays. Sliding head first is not allowed.
2002 AA Division Teams
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