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Interlock Rules
Interlock Rules Our umpires have to work with a variety of rules across the district. Games are mostly played “by the book”, but there are options that the book requires leagues to decide on. We have tried very hard to make these rules as consistent as possible...
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Little League Rules
No rules means no game Little League requires a certain number of games to be played in order for players and leagues to be able to play in the international tournament (also known as “All Stars”). What does Little League mean when they say “a game”,...
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LITTLE LEAGUE UMPIRES
We’re not just umpires. We’re Little League Umpires. Last year during the Little League World Series, someone said “those aren’t Volunteer Umpires, those are Umpires that Volunteer.” That made me angry – we aren’t either of those things. We’re not just umpires. We are...
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BracketBuilder
Building Double-Elimination Brackets Have you ever wanted to make a double elimination bracket like Little League uses in the international tournament? Maybe you didn’t want to, but maybe you needed to! The official brackets can be hard to follow and even harder to format...
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UIC Open Letter to Parents
Hi, I’m the UIC for District 9, and I need your help. All the kids in Little League need your help. This message is long, so if you want a tldr;, here’s the bottom line: Little League can’t continue without your help as a volunteer umpire. Whether it’s for the youngest kids or...
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Little League Girls with Game
Girls with Game Experience This year Little League Girls With Game is celebrating 50 years of Little League Girls Softball. Throughout the season, Little Leagues across the world will be celebrating the amazing accomplishments of girls in sports. Maria Pepe Little League...
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ABUSE TRAINING IS REQUIRED
Little League Abuse Awareness Training In the 2024 season, Little League required all umpires to take the USA Baseball abuse awareness training. Starting with the 2025 season, USA Baseball abuse awareness IS NOT accepted for umpires. All umpires MUST take the Little League...
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CHALLENGER PROGRAM
& What is the Little League Challenger Program? The Little League Challenger Program is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Who can participate in the Little League Challenger Program? Any individual...
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HOW CAN YOU VOLUNTEER? ANY WAY YOU WANT…
Are you ready to take your volunteering to a new level? Are you ready to help be a role model for todays youth? Little League is the place for you… What ever your talent is, we can find a way for you to help… Contact us today. ...
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WHAT EVERY FAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHEERING AT LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES
The Goal of the District 9 Tournament is to have Managers and Coaches who will instill “Life Lessons” in their players by teaching – Leadership, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, dedication, good citizenship and fair play. District 9 is serious about making sure the...
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"Teaching Life Lessons... Through The Game of Baseball & Softball"
"For the Kids"
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Safety Plans
You should be getting your Safety Plans together! Check out the Western Region Sample Safety Plan you can download and fill out.
Abuse Awareness
Abuse Awareness training is mandatory for all board members, coaches, managers, umpires, and anyone else that has frequent contact with the kids. USA Baseball is not accepted this year — the training must come from Little League. Remember, we are all mandatory reporters.
Items Due District
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Baseball Interlocks and Combinations
2025 Baseball interlocks and combinations
Tournament Hosting Information
2025 Tournaments
District 9 League Hosting Capabilities
Tournament Hosting Requirements
General Information
For a complete list of events visit the 2024-2025 District Calendar page
Great Reading for ALL Little League Coaches and Parents Don’t be a Bleacher Coach
A must read for those engaged in Social Media Be mindful of your Facebook posts
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Tournament Calendar
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