Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
NJ
DISTRICT 2
PRESIDENTS
HANDBOOK
www.eteamz.com/njdistricttwo
Mike Basile
NJ District 2 DA
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Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
League Responsibilities & Requirements
1. Operational Fees submitted at the January Meeting
2. “Beefsteak Dinner” Participation
3. ASAP Plans submitted by March 1 or sooner and Approved
by April 1.
4. Attend a Mandatory ASAP Clinic in February or when
scheduled, by All League Safety Officers and Presidents. Any
other League Board Members or Volunteers are welcome.
5. All League Presidents are required to attend each scheduled
and emergency meeting. If the President is unable to attend,
another League Board Member “must” attend and represent
the League.
Mike Basile, DA NJ2 NJ District 2 Staff
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Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
THE DA’ S CORNER FOR “ ALL” SEASONS
I would like to take this time to welcome all our Leagues in District 2 for the upcoming
Baseball and Softball season and beyond. I hope your registrations are going well and you
are gearing up for Opening Day. Just a reminder, remember as you prepare for the
upcoming season Little League is a program to service the youth of America. We, as Little
League volunteers are dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens.
As a non-profit youth program, we the volunteers inspire the children to reach their goals
in life. We teach the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. No other youth
program can claim to do so. No other youth program is recognized by the U.S. Government
as is Little League. Every year since July 16th, 1964 when President Lyndon Johnson
signed into Legislation as a Federal Charter, we celebrate “ Little League Week” around
the World the 2nd week of June each year. Once again, no other youth program has been
so honored by the Federal Government. We, as Little League volunteers should be proud
that we belong to such a special program for kids.
We also “ must” always keep SAFETY in mind for the children, the number one priority
of Little League. So, as you submit your Safety Plans to Williamsport this year and years
to come, please be sure that your Managers, Coaches, League Personnel, Parents and any
other League volunteers FOLLOW these Safety Procedures that they have the best
interest of the children in mind. The District will be watching.
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The District Staff and I thank each League for their Cooperation, Participation and
Assistance to ensure that NJ District 2 is operating at its Best. Good Luck to all, we will
see you on the field.
Mike Basile NJ District 2 DA
Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Purpose of the NJ DISTRICT 2 Little League Organization is the
constant improvement to the quality of the program. We in District 2,
Stress the importance of all the Little League Organizations philosophies.
The “most” important aspects that are promoted by Little League and NJ
District 2 are Safety, followed by having Fun, and Playing Fair. These
concepts are implemented through the teachings of the Volunteers that give
their time to the youth involved. To ensure this, NJ DISTRICT 2 will
continue to conduct and provide communications through informative
meetings to all League personnel. Updated rules & regulations for both the
Regular Season and Tournament Play will be distributed. NJ DISTRICT 2,
will continue its Sound Leadership, so that all Volunteers understands
his or her role in the constant development of each child
in the Little League program.
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This will ensure, that the Little League experience for every child is
“A MEMORABLE ONE”.
Mike Basile NJ District 2, DA
Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
ASAP and Safety
To all the District 2 League Safety Officers & Presidents:
Now that the 2011 season has come to a close, it is never too early to prepare for
the upcoming 2012 season. All returning and newly appointed Safety Officers
should start compiling and preparing data for their 2012 ASAP Plans.
As a District we hit another milestone in 2011. We completed a 7th consecutive
year that District 2 has been 100% compliant with their ASAP participation. In
addition to our compliance, we were “#1” in NJ and NY to be compliant with our
plans as a District. I encourage you to keep up with this effort in being compliant
and the success of the 100% ASAP Approval Rate.
All Leagues are required to have their ASAP Plan submitted by March 1st
and approved by April 1st. If these criteria are not met the league will not be
eligible to host a district tournament.
There is an incentive plan for the District 2 Leagues that was implemented in
2009 and will continue for 2012. The incentive is that the League that has their
ASAP Plan "submitted and approved 1st” by Williamsport will have its $275.00
District 2 Fee waved.
It is never too early to get started and make every effort continue the success that
District 2 has obtained.
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Good luck to all of District 2 and continued success in making Little League
Baseball and Softball a safe and thrilling experience for the youth of our
communities.
Bob Calabro NJ Little League District 2 Section 1 Safety Officer
Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
Wayne Little League
“WAYNE AMERICANS”
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SAFETY
1) BE ALERT!
2) CHECK PLAYING FIELD FOR SAFETY HAZARDS.
3) WEAR PROPER EQUIPMENT.
4) ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS IN GOOD SHAPE.
5) ENSURE FIRST AID IS AVAILABLE
6) MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE SITUATION
7) MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
8) SAFETY IS A TEAM SPORT
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9) BE ORGANIZED
10) Most of all “HAVE FUN”
BOB CALABRO NJ District 2/Section 1 Little League Safety Officer
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Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
Field Decorum
THE ACTIONS OF PLAYERS, MANAGERS, COACHES,
UMPIRES, LEAGUE OFFICIALS AND SPECTATORS
“MUST” BE ABOVE REPROACH. ANY PLAYER,
MANAGER, COACH, UMPIRE OR LEAGUE
REPRESENTATIVE WHO IS INVOLVED IN A VERBAL
OR PHYSICAL ALTERCATION OR
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT, AT THE GAME SITE,
WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
SPECTATORS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE BY EITHER
DISTRICT OFFICIALS OR BY THE LOCAL POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Mike Basile
NJ District 2 DA
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Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
Wayne Little League
“WAYNE AMERICANS”
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
THE ROLES OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE
MANAGER & (COACHES)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Instill Sportsmanship, Respect and Fair Play
Teach the Value of Teamwork
Teach the Game
Put into perspective Triumphs and Failures
Let the Players Play and Have Fun
RESPECT YOUR PLAYERS
REPECT THE OFFICIALS AND THE GAME
We All Want To WIN, BUT
9.
WINNING ISN’T EVERYTHING
NJ DISTRICT 2 ADMINISTRATOR—Mike Basile and STAFF
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Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Tournament Criteria:
BASEBALL
9/10’s
1st Round Host “LOD”
Other Site or Sites DA Selection
10/11
1st Round Host “LOD”
Other Site or Sites DA Selection
12’s
Pool Play Sites: DA Selection
Double Elimination, DA Selection
Jr. Boys
DA Selection
Sr Boys
DA Selection
SOFTBALL
9/10’s
DA Selection
10/11
DA Selection
12’s
DA Selection
Jr Girls
DA Selection
Sr Girls
DA Selection
The DA is solely responsible for deciding the site or sites for games within District/Section
and State for Tournament Play. The DA and the District Safety Officer will visit and walk the
Host Site with the League President, to determine that ALL Safety Requirements have been
met. This also includes size standards, lighting, ample parking, concession stand, public
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rest rooms an operable public address system and working scoreboard. In addition, the
Location Requirements must be accessible for all teams and that each site must have a
sufficient amount of Volunteers for all committees and duties that are required. The DA and
his or her appointed Assistants will direct the tournaments and not delegated to the local
League. The Host Presidents will assume the role as Game Directors unless otherwise
appointed by the DA.
Assignments will be made by the DA.
The DA along with the ADA Staff will be assigned to supervise (As Tournament Directors)
play up to and including the final game of that level Tournament. When unable to make a
clear decision on a rule, the District Official will contact the DA, if not at the site for further
assistance. The DA, ADA or President/Game Director will then call Eastern Regional
Headquarters for a decision, by DA approval.
A minimum of four (4) adults is required to work and line the field prior to the game and in
case of rain to resume the game. These adults must remain at the field and be prepare to do
as such. A working snack stand must be in effect at all times during Tournament Play. To
facilitate the game, a Game Director, Official Scorekeeper (appointed by the DA) and an
Announcer are required. For Baseball, “only” an Official Pitch Counter must be included.
“LOD” means Luck of the Draw
Mike Basile
DA, NJ 2
District Staff
Revised: June 2011
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Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
League Responsibilities, Hosting Tournament Games
Under Little League Tournament Rules & Regulations, any Game or Games a
League has agreed to HOST at their site, the Game Director (President) and all
assigned Officials are required to ensure the following procedures are
followed:
1. FIELD EVENTS
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Pre-game ceremonies and (ceremonial pitch , when applicable before game)
Introduction of players, coaches and umpires
Playing of the National Anthem and reading of the LL & Parent/Volunteer
Pledge
Any announcements
2. SUPPORTING STAFF
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Announcer-Operable PA System—“All Games Must Be Announced “No Play by
Play”
Scorekeeper-Supervised by Game Director or Tournament Director
Grounds Crew, 4 + at all times. Field preparation, prior to game
Operable Scoreboard and Operator
For Baseball “ONLY”, Official Pitch Counter, who will inform each team during
every half inning, how many pitches their pitcher has thrown along with the
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total amount of pitches, through the public address system, to avoid any
discrepancies
Scorebooks and Pitch Counters “must” remain in dugout with the Manager and
Coaching Staff, regardless how many adult coaches are in the dugout
No outside communications
Operating snack bar and restrooms
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3. TEAMS/UMPIRES
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All Tournament Teams are to receive “food and drink” after each Tournament
game (hotdog/soda etc.)
Umpires are to receive “bottles of water”, as game is in progress
Umpires are to receive “food and drink”, after each game (hotdog/soda etc.)
4. APPROVED SAFETY PLANS (Leagues must have an Approved Safety
Plan, as stated below to be Eligible/Considered to Host Tournament
Games)
 Submitted by March 1st
 Implemented and APPROVED by April 1st
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Mike Basile DA, NJ 2
& District 2 Staff
Little League Baseball & Softball
NEW JERSEY
DISTRICT 2
Home of the 1970 World Champs
Wayne Little League
“WAYNE AMERICANS”
District Administrators
James McNicholas
Joseph Subisak
Edward Martin
Walter Cauceglia
Donald Jenkins
1960-1969
1969-1972
1972-1973
1973-1978
1978-1984
Stuart Weiss
Bonnie Wilson
Jeff Dvorak
Mike Basile
1984 - 1990
1990 - 1995
1995 - 1999
1999 - Present
New Jersey District 2 Umpire
A NJ District 2 Tournament Umpire must be 18 years of age and conduct
themselves in a professional manner AT ALL TIMES.
The District Administrator will approve all Tournament Umpires (male or
female) by League President and District Staff Recommendations.
All prospective Umpires must attend a District Umpires Clinic to work
District Tournament Games. The clinic will cover:
1. LITTLE LEAGUE rules, regulations and interpretations
in Baseball and Softball
2. Mechanics of a two-man system
3. Philosophy, mental approach and attitude toward LL
BASEBALL and SOFTBALL
4. Handling situations and having control of the game.
Mike Basile
DA, NJ2
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