2008 Rules
Rules may be changed only with the approval of the Board of Directors of Rye Little League.

The 2008 Rye Little League handbook is available in pdf format by clicking here.
 
Rye Little League is in complete compliance with the National Little League pitch count requirements this year. These rules apply to pitchers in both the National and Major Leagues and are as follows:

League Age (as of April 30, 2008)
11 and 12 year olds - 85 pitches per day
9 and 10 year olds - 75 pitches per day

Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until that batter reaches base or is put out.  
 
Pitchers must adhere to the following rest requirements:
• If a player pitches 61 or more pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest
• If a player pitches 21 - 40 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar days of rest
• If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest 

Major League - please see your coach for a complete set of rules.

National League
Regular Little League rules with the following exceptions:
1. No stealing. No leading off base.
2. One base on an overthrow.
3. Each player may play a maximum of three innings at the same position per game.
4. Players will pitch to the opposing team. There are no walks. After 4 balls, coach will pitch.
5. An umpire will call strikes (no walks).
6. The home team is responsible for providing an umpire.
7. Innings end with the third out. If a team goes through the entire batting line up in one inning with fewer than two outs, then the umpire will announce that there are automatically two outs. The inning must end on a natural third out.
8. All players on the team roster will be in the batting lineup at all times.
9. All games will be five innings unless called by darkness, weather, or 11/2 hour in length. (Games end with a complete inning).
10. There may be unlimited substitutions in the defensive lineup and each player must play a minimum of six outs.
11. Male catcher must wear a protective cup. Players must be in uniform: Caps and shirts (no shorts).

Rain Outs: Coaches to determine if field is suitable for play. Rainouts can be made up on Friday nights if agreed to by both coaches.


American League
Regular Little League rules with the following exceptions:
1. No stealing. No leading off base.
2. One base on an overthrow.
3. Male catcher must wear a protective cup. Players must be in uniform: Caps and shirts – (no shorts).
4. An umpire will call strikes (no walks).
5. The home team is responsible for providing an umpire.
6. Innings end with the third out. If a team goes through the entire batting line up in one inning with fewer than two outs, then the umpire will announce that there are automatically two outs. The inning must end on a natural third out.
7. All players on the team roster will be in the batting lineup at all times.
8. All games will be five innings unless called by darkness, weather, or 1½ hour in length. (Games will end with a complete inning).
9. There may be unlimited substitutions in the defensive lineup and each player must play a minimum of six outs.
10. Each player may play a maximum of three innings at the same position per game.



T-ball League
Regular Little League rules with the following exceptions:
1. No stealing. No leading off base.
2. One base on an overthrow.
3. Parents will be the pitcher and catcher. If the child has not hit after 3 pitches, the tee stand will be used.
4. The home team is responsible for providing an umpire.
5. Innings end with the third out. If a team goes through the entire batting line up in one inning with fewer than two outs, then the umpire will announce that there are automatically two outs. The third out is made by making a natural out.
6. All players on the team roster will be in the batting lineup at all times.
7. All games will be five innings unless called by darkness, weather, or 1½ hour in length. Games will end with a complete inning.
8. There may be unlimited substitutions in the defensive lineup and each player must play a minimum of six outs.
9. Players must be in uniform: Caps and shirts (no shorts).