In the case of rain out, the league has developed the follow policy that details out the policy covering make up games due to rain out of other circumstances that causes a game to be cancelled.  Field availability is scarce and this policy has been put in place to enable coaches to find a suitable replacement time and field to try to make up rain outs. The League has enacted a field and rainout policy to try to get everyone maximum field time and avoid cancellations and scheduling conflicts with other teams.

RAINOUTS
For Rainouts, a coaches first option is Sunday on divisions home field. Sunday slots are 12:30, 2:30 and 5:00 on home fields, plus 7:30 on field #1.
Second option is another open date on your home field working with the other coach.
Third option is an open date on a suitable field (teams that need mounds get mounds, machine or coach pitch get softball).
ALL MAKE-UPS MUST BE SCHEDULED USING THE WEBSITE AS A COURTESY FOR THE OTHER TEAMS.
 
Home fields are as follows;
Field #1 Majors (mound)
Field #2 Black Minors (mound)
Field #3 Red Minors (mound)
CTK White Minors (softball)
Scout Field  T7 (softball)
Central School  T6 (softball)

PRACTICES
Having so many make up games will obviously affect the ability for teams to find open fields for nights when they do not have a game. For that reason we have evaluated each of the field and other areas where we can hold practices. Due to the nature of the teams playing on them we have had to rate them by size for usage and availability. FOR ANY FIELD A GAME TAKES PRECIDENT FOR PRACTICE, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR DIVISION, AS LONG AS IT WAS SCHEDULED ON THE WEBSITE.

We have developed a matrix of practice fields for the season to a show everyone the available practice slots and availability. The matrix starts with the older kids to get them slotted into field that can hold them and then we work down the age groups. Many times you may check to see if a team has a conflicting game schedule on the HLL website to see if you might request to use their practice slot.

Coaching Documents

2010 Pre-Season Practice Matrix - 2010 Pre-Season Practice Matrix. To select an available Time slot, please contact Jeff Baccare Last Updated 3/27/2010

2010 Volunteer Application * - Mandatory form - 2010 Little League of America Volunteer Application. All LL volunteers are subject to a mandatory background check.

HLL Incident Report Template - HLL Incident report template. This document should be used by Coaches or Managers for the purpose of reporting an incident during any Little League sponsored event including practice, games or other events. This incident report should be submitted to the League VP or a member of the Executive Committee or Board.

HLL Manager Tasks within Website - Here is a short cheat sheet on common Manager tasks within the HLL website.

HLL Safety Manual - updated for the 2009 seaons, This is the HLL Safety Manual.

League Philosophy - Message from League President Glenn Williams to all Managers and Coaches at the start of 2009 Season

Umpire Crib Sheet - Here is a helpful cheat sheet for umpiring games in the Black, Red and White Minor Leagues. Coaches are encouraged to share a copy of these rules with the umpires prior to the game. It can be especially helpful for parents who volunteer to umpire a game.

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