Safety and Rules

Safety

Dixon Little Leagues priority is safety to our players, coaches, umpires and families. Here are some rules and information to be aware of at all times.

Players:
There are necessary equipment and tryouts to attend for safety reasons.

Manager/Coaches:
Here are a list of training requirements to be aware of. These items need to be taken care of prior to your first practice. Reach out to your Division Rep if you have any questions on how training dates or how to complete these items.
For 2024 these are the updated required items:

Concussion training certificate needed from all managers and coaches; League needs the completed certificate and you need to keep a copy in your binder. https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html
Proof of CPR certificate by at least a manager or coach (if not both)
Abuse Awareness Training: This is a new requirement this year by Little League International. All Managers and Coaches need to complete it. You will need to create an account to take this training. Again keep a copy of the certificate in your binder. https://www.littleleague.org/player-safety/child-protection-program/safesport-resources-parents/?utm_source=child+protection+program+Oct+2023&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=part+safesport+link
Little League Diamond Leader training. This is a requirement now for any manager/coach who is interested in participating in tournament play and will need to produce the completion certificate when requested. It's different videos to watch, which took about 20 minutes. It can be found on the Little League website. https://www.littleleague.org/diamondleader/

Umpires:
Our umpires are adult volunteers or teenage age umpires. As a spectator please remind yourself of that during the games. Every season Dixon Little League hosts an umpire training date. Please reach out to verify the date and be sure to attend if you plan to support the league in this role.
Read tips to help your success.pdf to learn more about the umpiring position from the District Umpire in Chief.

Families:
During the season Dixon Little League wants you to enjoy your time watching your favorite player(s) but be sure you use safety at all times. There will also be times that volunteers will be needed for scorekeeping and pitch count for the home team, be sure to review and know how to complete these tasks.

dll scorekeeping 2024.pptx
scorepage.pdf

Documents
Medical Release Form

Rules

2024 dll master local rules signed.pdf

2023 dixon little league safety plan asap 2.pdf

parent code of conduct.pdf

2023 LOCAL RULES OVERVIEW
dll 2023 rules overview 50_70 2_20_2023.pdf
dll 2023 rules overview aaa 2_20_2023.pdf
dll 2023 rules overview aa 2_20_2023.pdf
dll 2023 rules overview a 2_23_2023.pdf
dll 2023 rules overview tee 2_23_2023.pdf

Forms

pitching log.pdf
pitching affidavit under13 1.pdf
pitching affidavit 13yo 1.pdf
pitching affidavit 14yo 1.pdf

Bat Policy

Composite/Altered Bat

Dixon Little League (DLL) will enforce the following bat policy approved by District 64.

If an illegal or altered bat is found in the dugout, the manager and player who brought the bat will be immediately ejected. There will no longer be any tolerance on this issue and if a DLL Board member hears of an illegal bat in use they will inform the umpire that the game must stop and the offending manager, player and bat must be removed before play resumes.

If a player is using an approved full composite bat, the manager needs to carry documentation with them at all times.

It is your responsibility to check with Little League International to ensure your child's bat is approved for use in Little League.

If a child is hurt and it is found that a illegal or altered bat was used, Little League insurance will not cover it.
The manager and/or player WILL BE liable for any injuries and/or fees that may occur.

Official Approved Bat Listing

Little League Bat Rules

If you have a fully composite bat, meaning both the handle and barrel are made of composite material, it must be on the Little League International website with a picture of the bat. If there is not a picture of the bat, then it is illegal. No exceptions.