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Little majors, majors, and junior divisions are umpired by Schoolcraft LL volunteers during regular season. Minors (machine pitch), coach pitch, and T-ball divisions are officiated by coaching staff volunteers given the introductory levels of those divisions. Regular season starts mid/end of April, is roughly 6-8 weeks long and ends early/mid-June. During regular season, there are periodic tournament events (ex: Fun for All's) that occur that require Schoolcraft LL volunteers to officiate. After regular season concludes, All-Stars/Little League Tournament play occurs which is officiated by District 15 appointed umpires.
Rules of Play/Expectations:
Schoolcraft Little League, Coaching Staff Expectations/Resources.pdf
District 15 Interleague rules during regular season, 2024 regular_season_interleague_rules_final copy rwb edits.doc
Little League International- free rulebook app during All-stars/tournament play, Rulebook App - Little League
For Schoolcraft LL home game umpiring:
Paul Rigby
[email protected]
269-377-9793
For area District 15 & 2 umpiring:
John Rosselott (District 15)
[email protected]
269-364-1782
Carl Shinabargar (District 2)
[email protected]
269-929-1891
Getting Plugged In & Additional Points of Contact:
Michigan District 15 Little League
State of Michigan District Contact Information
Little League Umpire Registry
Little League Umpire Apparel - Official | Gerry Davis Sports
Helpful Resources:
1- Umpires - Little League
2- 10 Commonly Misinterpreted Little League® Rules - Little League
3- 4 Ways to Get Ready for the Season - Little League
4- Tips for Conducting an Effective Pregame Plate Conference - Little League
5- Description of the "Basic Six" Field Mechanics - Little League
6- Regular Season to Tournament: Rule Differences - Little League
If you would like to know more, feel free to reach out to any member of league leadership here, Leadership Contact Info.
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