| Assessment Fee | |
| Question: | What do I have to do to get my assessment fee back? |
| Answer: | In order to get your assessment fee back, you must work at least 4 hours of time at the complex. The acceptable work items are either field work, concession stand duty, or being a manager of a team. (Note: Only the manager is eligible for this, not a coach) When you work your time it is your responsibility to make sure you sign the book that will be used to determine who has fulfilled this requirement. If you do not fill out the book, your time cannot be verified and you may not get your assessment fee back. |
| Question: | How will I get my assessment fee back? |
| Answer: | When the season is over we will review the assessment book and those that have successfully worked the required 4 hours will get the assessment fee back. A check in the amount of the fee charged will be written and sent to the family. |
| Question: | How do I put in my Field work assessment time? |
| Answer: | Field work times will be scheduled prior to the start of the season and at various times during the season. Get with a Board Member for the exact date and times. Field work times can be found here |
| Question: | I missed my scheduled Concession Duty time. How do I get rescheduled so I can work off my assessment fee? |
| Answer: | If you have missed you scheduled time, unfortunately it may not be possible for you to make it up. People are scheduled for every night and all day Saturday so there may not be an opening for you. The best thing to do would be to show up at the Concession stand one night and see if you are needed that night. If everyone scheduled has reported that night, you will have to try again at another time. |
| Registration | |||
| Question: | I missed the walk in registration - what do I do now? | ||
| Answer: | You now have two options.
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| Question: | What is needed to register? | ||
| Answer: | When registering for the first time you must bring the child's brith certificate and something for proof of residence. The acceptable documents are
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| Rain Outs | |
| Question: | What do we do in case of rain? |
| Answer: | In case of inclement weather you have to call the Town of Newburgh Little League Information Line at 895-5188. This will be updated by 5:00 pm during the week and at least 1/2 hour before game time on the weekend with the status. If the games are still on you MUST report to the field where it will be up to the umpires to make a decision about the game being played or not. |
| Question: | It rained on the night I was scheduled to work the Concession stand. How do I go about working it now? |
| Answer: | If the games are canceled on the night you are to work, you will be able to work when the game is rescheduled. |
| Concession Duty | |
| Question: | I missed my scheduled Concession Duty time. How do I get rescheduled so I can work off my assessment fee? |
| Answer: | If you have missed you scheduled time, unfortunately it may not be possible for you to make it up. People are scheduled for every night and all day Saturday so there may not be an opening for you. The best thing to do would be to show up at the Concession stand one night and see if you are needed that night. If everyone scheduled has reported that night, you will have to try again at another time. |
| Question: | It rained on the night I was scheduled to work the Concession stand. How do I go about working it now? |
| Answer: | If the games are canceled on the night you are to work, you will be able to work when the game is rescheduled. |
| Question: | I cannot work on the date I am scheduled, what do I do? |
| Answer: | You have a couple of options.
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| Players | |
| Question: | What is the requirement for each player? |
| Answer: | The TONLL requires that each player plays a minimum of 3 innings per game for the Minor and above divisions. For TBall and Instructional it is two innings. For games shortened due to darkness, weather, or 10 run rule the player who has not fulfilled the 3 innings should start the next game. However, if the player is not there at the start of the next game they are not entitled to start the next game they are at. Each player must also play a minimum of 3 full games each season unless there is an attendance problem. Any situation should be brought to the attention of the division commissioner as soon as possible. We cannot fix a problem at the end of the season. |
| Question: | What happens if a player gets ejected from a game? |
| Answer: | When this unfortunate act occurs, the player is to leave the dugout and sit in the stands if the players parents are not around. The player can leave the complex only if their parents or guardian is in attendance at the game. The player is also automatically suspended from the next game. For more serious infractions, the player and their parents may be brought in front of the Executive Board for further actions to be taken. These actions could range from suspension from more games to expulsion from the league. No refund will be given for someone who is expelled from the league. |
| Manager / Coaches | |
| Question: | How does someone become a manager or coach? |
| Answer: | In order to become a manager or coach, you must submit your name to the Board of Directors. You can send an email to tonllpresident@hvc.rr.com and/or tonllplayeragent@hvc.rr.com. Also at the time of registration there is a book that you can add your name to. Whenever you submit the information be sure to include your child's name. A background check is performed on anyone who volunteers in the league |
| Question: | What is a background check? |
| Answer: | This has been mandated by Little League HQ. All persons who volunteer in the league - Board Members, managers, coaches, umpires - must have a background check done. The President of the local league does a search to insure the volunteer is safe to work with children. If a discrepancy is found, the person will be contacted to discuss the issue. Only the President keeps the records of background checks. At the end of the year, all records are destroyed. A background check is required each year. |
| Question: | How are managers and coaches picked? |
| Answer: | First of all, there is no "grandfather" clause. While it is true that most managers continue in that capacity each year, there is no guarantee that will happen. |
| Town of Newburgh Little League General Questions | |
| Question: | How is the Town of Newburgh Little League Organized? |
| Answer: | The Town of Newburgh Little League is comprised solely of volunteers (no paid staff). We are not associated with the Town of Newburgh Recreation Department. We own the property that our fields are on and we maintain them ourselves. This differs from the other youth organizations which do have full time and/or part time employees administering their programs or maintaining the fields. We will always welcome parent participation and assistance in maintaining and running the league. |
| Question: | How can a parent influence the direction of the league? |
| Answer: | Become a member of our Board of Directors. If you would like to become a member you can send an e-mail to tonllpresident@hvc.rr.com or see one of the board members at the complex during the games. We need more board members to help us administer this league. You will be required to spend time at the complex and at meetings in order to be a board member. It is a big commitment and not something to be taken lightly |
| Question: | What is the "10 run rule"? |
| Answer: | This rule occurs when a team is ahead of another team by 10 or more runs at the end of a regulation game. It is in effect for the Minor and above divisions. A regulation game is defined as 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead or 4 innings if home team is behind for divisions that play a 6 inning game. It is defined as 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead or 5 innings if home team is behind for divisions that play a 7 inning game |
| Question: | What is the must slide rule? |
| Answer: | There is no must slide rule in Little League. The base runner has 3 options
The base runner CANNOT purposely collide with the opposing player to try and get to a base. it is in the opinion of the umpire whether the contact is intentional or not. If it is deemed intentional, the player will be called out and can be ejected from the game |