LAMSL

Meeting Notes

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April 19, 2024 −

General

  • Roll call done in Division order
  • Teams to discuss division concerns with Art after meeting if needed
  • Regular Season starts 4/28/24
  • Monthly meetings to be held at the clubhouse
  • Next meeting: Friday, May 31st
  • Every team must have one representative (one person per team)

Umpires

  • Umpires will meet with Gil separately
  • Rules will be provided to all umpires

Bats

  • Bats will be provided by the league (unanimous agreement)
  • If bats need replacement, teams agree to collectively pay
  • Bats will be tested periodically
  • League can buy bats off teams if new/semi-new and bought within the last year
  • Bats must pass 200 compressions

Parks

  • Los Nietos secured until end of June
  • Trying to secure Little Lake (upcoming meeting with SFS)
  • Salt Lake Park and Ford Park may be future options

Rules & Disputes

  • Registration agreement letter to be sent by Art to managers
  • Council to be created for disputes/protests regarding calls or game problems
  • Possibly one manager from each division on council
  • Volunteers for council should reach out to Art

Clubhouse

  • $20/month fee to help sustain clubhouse for league use only
  • Available for managers/players to use for private events

Uniforms & Code of Conduct

  • Rules regarding uniforms and "no bottle use" will be enforced
  • Fines will be created for violations
  • All teams must be in full uniform by 3rd game
  • No disrespectful or hot-headed behavior during games
  • Friendly banter acceptable, but keep it respectful
  • Cannot risk losing parks due to player misbehavior
  • Consequences for players who don't adhere to rules

Other

  • Looking into filming games to promote league and showcase teams
May 31, 2024 +

General

  • Teams to provide email addresses for pitcher's waivers
  • Meeting notes now available on LAMSL website

Playoff Scenarios

Division A & B:

  • Wild card Sunday: 6th vs 7th seed, winner plays 5th seed (single elimination)
  • Following Sunday: winner vs 4th seed (single elimination)
  • Then standard playoff scenario
  • Winter league: everyone makes playoffs to keep motivated

Division C & D:

  • Everyone plays each other once, then split
  • Top 5 go to Division C, bottom 6 go to Division D
  • Each division plays another round if season allows
  • Playoffs start after split if season is lagging

Byes

  • Most divisions have odd number of teams, so byes already scheduled
  • Teams allowed one "emergency" bye per season (not enough players)
  • Additional emergency byes require paying both team fees or forfeit
  • No byes in playoffs (only true emergencies considered)
  • In 2 of 3 playoff games: emergency bye gives loss, must be true emergency

Father's Day

  • Teams can opt out of playing on Father's Day
  • Does not count against team byes

Rules Clarifications

Hit-by-Pitch:

  • Umpire's discretion if batter could have avoided being hit
  • Speed of pitch doesn't matter if batter in batter's box
  • Players cannot argue with umpire (same as strike calls)

Double Play Obstruction:

  • Players must slide or run to right field to clear double play
  • Cannot wait until last minute to move
  • Umpires will call automatic double play if obstruction appears close

Dead Ball:

  • Anything in front of plate = dead ball
  • Anything crossing plate = live ball
  • Umpire's call (angle may vary)

Umpires:

  • Some umpires work other leagues; rules will be reviewed with new umpires

Schedules

  • Season schedule posts 2 weeks out
  • Give advance notice for byes; hard to reschedule after posting
  • Schedule sent out showing teams, byes, and opponents (not time or park)

Team Photo IDs

  • All teams must send player photos with names
  • Preferably in email with name under each photo
  • Teams have max player limit per roster
  • IDs crucial for playoffs to prevent extra players

Game Day Procedures

  • Sign-in sheets must be signed every week
  • Ask umpire if not provided
  • Pitcher's waivers needed for those not wearing mask
  • As of 6/9/24: all teams must be in full uniform with tucked shirts
  • Fines for not tucking in shirts
  • Shirts must be tucked all the way around, not just front

Uniforms & Equipment

  • No metal spikes on cleats - NO EXCEPTIONS
  • Composite spikes allowed
  • City officials inspect parks; want to present good impression

NO BOTTLES AT PARKS

  • Tell fans and players, especially young ones
  • Teams caught with bottles will not be scheduled at that park

Rainouts

  • Expect to play until games are canceled
  • Decision made Sunday morning unless heavy rain forecasted for hours
  • 8:00 AM games may show in questionable weather
  • Do not text asking about cancellations; announcement will be sent

Sportsmanship

  • Encourage good sportsmanship from players
  • Do not contest balls and strikes
  • Park staff reports to officials; losing parks due to bad behavior
  • Managers must control players
  • Only 2 players at plate when game time called can act as managers
  • Control fans; they're extension of team

Meeting Attendance

  • Missing a meeting = fine + visitor status following month
  • Will be posted on website