When something in your life is not going the way you want, you must make an adjustment. Whether it be a relationship that does not make you feel good about yourself or you find yourself striking out at the plate, you have to try something else. As many players have finished their Little League baseball season, there will be time for reflection.
If the league for which you are geographically bound to participate in is not a good fit for your child, you do have options. But your child will have to make concessions.
Albert Einstein defines insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. This being said, if you don't like the result you are getting make an adjustment.
If you feel it is time to make some adjustments for your child, then listed below you will find some very needed information which was taken directly from http://www.littleleague.org/learn/rules/rulewaiver.htm
While there are no perfect solutions, sometimes only a little improvement is better than none at all. What will you be teaching your child by making a move like this?
SPECIAL WAIVER REQUEST (SWR)
Little League's Charter Committee in Williamsport PA may grant a Special Waiver of any Rule or Regulation, including the Boundary Regulation(s). An SWR is a Letter, written to the LLB Charter Committee, asking for a Waiver of a Specific Rule or Regulation
- SWRs MUST be approved by the Local League Board of Directors.
- SWRs MUST be put in writing and signed by the Local League President.
- If the SWR also concerns another League, that League President's comments must be included.
- If the SWR also concerns another District, that District Administrator's comments must be included.
- SWRs MUST be forwarded to the District Administrator (DA) for review & comment.
- The DA will forward the SWR to Little League for Approval or Denial by the LLB Charter Committee.
REGULAR SEASON ONLY RESIDENCY SPECIAL WAIVER REQUEST
If you would like to ask Little League Charter Committee for a Residency (Boundary) Waiver for the current Regular Season Only ( NO ALL-STAR ELIGIBILITY ), there is a form to assist in that process.
LLB Approval with this form will PROHIBIT the Player from All-Star Tournament Eligibility and the player is therefore NOT ELIGIBLE to be selected on any All-Star Tournament team.
Regular Season Only - Residency Waiver Form > CLICK-HERE
Waivers of Rules and Regulations
When a league applies for its annual charter with Little League, it pledges to abide by all the rules and regulations of Little League. However, under special circumstances, it may become necessary to apply for a temporary waiver of a rule or regulation.
It is very important to remember that a league must not take any action contrary to Little League rules and regulations until receiving expressed, written permission through the Charter Committee waiver system. A waiver request, while it may be supported by documents from the parent(s), may be submitted only through the proper chain of command.
A league wishing to apply for a waiver of a rule or regulation must do so via the following method:
- The local league Board of Directors votes whether or not to request the waiver.
- If the local league Board of Directors votes to request the waiver, the President writes a letter, detailing the request. Supporting documents should be attached, and forwarded to the District Administrator.
- The District Administrator includes his/her written opinion, and forwards all documents to the Regional Director.
- The Regional Director will present the situation to the Charter Committee for action.
- The Charter Committee will inform the Regional Director of its decision, and the Regional Director will inform the District Administrator.
A local Little League does not have the authority to waive such rights.
Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport has this authority.
If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing.
Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.
Q - Can a child who does not have residence within a league’s boundaries play in that league for the regular season only, provided he/she is not eligible for Tournament Play (all stars)?
A - The local league may request a waiver, listing all circumstances that warrant such a waiver.
Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport can make the final decision.
If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing.
Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.
Q - If a parent signs a notarized statement granting temporary custody of a child to a friend or other family member, can that friend or family member’s residence be used for registering a child to play in Little League?
A - The only acceptable documentation regarding a change of custody is court-ordered custody (a decree issued by a judge who has jurisdiction in the matter).
Q - Does the District Administrator have the authority to grant a waiver of a rule or regulation? Example: Could the District Administrator give permission for a local league to register players whose residence is outside the league’s boundaries?
A - Any waiver of a rule or regulation can only be made by the Charter Committee in Williamsport.
No other person or group has this authority.
If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing.
Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.
Q - If the District Administrator is opposed to the request, does it mean it will fail?
A - All of the aspects of a waiver request are taken into account by the Charter Committee, and the opinion of one or more parties involved does not necessarily mean the request will be denied
A - A local Little League does not have the authority to waive such rights.
Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport has this authority.
If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing.
Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.
Q - Can a child who does not have residence within a league’s boundaries play in that league for the regular season only, provided he/she is not eligible for Tournament Play (all stars)?
A - The local league may request a waiver, listing all circumstances that warrant such a waiver.
Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport can make the final decision.
If the Charter Committee votes to grant a waiver, the District Administrator will be informed in writing.
Waivers, if granted, are for the current season only.Q - If a parent signs a notarized statement granting temporary custody of a child to a friend or other family member, can that friend or family member’s residence be used for registering a child to play in Little League?
A - The only acceptable documentation regarding a change of custody is court-ordered custody (a decree issued by a judge who has jurisdiction in the matter).
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The rules and regulations are in place to help parents help their children. If your child plays the game to be on an All-Star team then this may not be the right adjustment but if your child plays the game for the love of it then have fun in the dirt on the other side.
While playing All-Stars can be fun, if the right kids are selected. Which most of the time they are not. Chances are you will pay $60 to $100 for uniforms that may have your son's name spelled correctly. You will take time off of work, so more money lost, travel to the practices and games more money spent. Food after the game more money.
The bottom line is, youth sports can teach kids about life, are you are going to teach your child to make adjustments or stay in the same batters box and continue to strikeout?
