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Emmett Little League - Idaho

Welcome to Emmett Little League

We have set up this page to provide you useful information, links, and resources for you and your player (s).  

At a time when children have many sports and activities to choose from, we are thrilled to have your child play baseball with Emmett Little League.  Emmett Little League has served Gem County for more than a decade, providing a positive environment for our youth to learn and love the game of baseball.  Our program puts an emphasis on fundamentals, teamwork, character, sportsmanship, and family involvement.  

Parent support during both games and practices is critically important to the success of Emmett Little League.   Be supportive of the team by ensuring your child attends each practice and game on-time.  Be a positive role model during all games and practices, whether you are a manager, an assistant coach, or simply a spectator.  Finally, please keep the following in mind:

  • Always be positive and enthusiastic.
  • Show your child positive reinforcement.
  • Encourage your child toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game and practice.
  • Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than a victory.
  • Applaud good plays by your team and members of the opposing team.
  • Let the managers and coaches do the coaching (it can create confusion for players during games). 
  • Let the umpire be the umpire.  Recognize that the umpire is the closest to the play and that each umpire will “call them as they see them.”  The umpire is a volunteer who has assumed a difficult, but necessary role.     
  • Establish a Coach-Parent relationship.  
  • Volunteer!!!  

Equipment

Emmett Little League Will Provide Each Team With The Following Equipment:

  • Baseballs
  • Bats
  • Bating Helmets
  • Catcher’s Helmet
  • Catcher Chest  Protector and Shin Guards

Parents will need to provide:

  • A Baseball Glove (a pitcher's glove may NOT be white or light gray)
  • Water Bottle
  • Insect Repellent


Can my child use their own bat or batting helmet?

Absolutely, but they MUST meet Little League International Requirements (see information below).  If not, they will be not allowed for use during ANY practice or game.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of personal equipment, please talk to a manager or coach. 

Umpires will check ALL equipment prior to each game and remove any equipment not meeting Little League specifications or safety guidelines (i.e. cracked or dented bat).

Helmet Guidelines

All helmets must bear the NOCSAE stamp. Helmets must have a non-glare surface and cannot be mirror-like in nature. Basically, no shiny helmets. 



WARNING!!  Manufacturers have advised that altering helmets in any way can be dangerous.  Altering the helmet in any form, including painting or adding decals (by anyone other than the manufacturer or authorized dealer) may void the helmet warranty.  Helmets may not be re-painted and may not contain tape or re-applied decals unless approved in writing by the helmet manufacturer or authorized dealer. 

DO NOT WRITE OR PLACE STICKERS ON THE SURFACE OF THE HELMET, as writing on the helmet surface may disqualify it from play.  Instead, label your child’s helmet by using a permanent marker and writing the player’s name on the foam inside.   

(Rule 1.16)

Baseball Bat Guidelines

ALL bats (exception Senior Division) MUST bear the USA Baseball logo signifying that the bat meets the USABat – USA Baseball’s Youth Bat Performance Standard.  The USA logo MUST be printed on the bat, not a sticker.  


Majors and Minors

It shall not be more than 33 inches in length; nor more than 2⅝ inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30") at its smallest part. Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed sixteen (16) inches from the small end  (Rule 1.10)

Intermediate and Juniors

It shall not be more than 34" inches in length; nor more than 2⅝ inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30") at its smallest part. Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed eighteen (18) inches from the small end.  (Rule 1.10)  

NOTE: Also, permitted for the Intermediate (50-70) Division and Junior League Division are bats meeting the BBCOR performance standard, and so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. Aluminum/alloy and composite bats shall be marked as to their material makeup being aluminum/alloy or composite. This marking shall be silkscreen or other permanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side, and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.


Seniors

It shall not be more than 36 inches in length, nor more than 2⅝ inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30″) at its smallest part. Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed eighteen (18) inches from the small end. The bat shall not weigh, numerically, more than three ounces less than the length of the bat (e.g., a 33-inch-long bat cannot weigh less than 30 ounces). All bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. Aluminum/alloy and composite bats shall be marked as to their material makeup being aluminum/alloy or composite. This marking shall be silkscreen or other permanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side, and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. (Rule 1.10)


DO NOT WRITE YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON THEIR BAT.  IT WILL BE CONSIDERED ILLEGAL!   


Uniforms

Emmett Little League Will Provide the Following Uniform:

  • Jersey     
  • Baseball Cap
  • Socks
  • Belt  


Parents will need to provide:

  • Gray Baseball Pants (must be solid gray, no stripes)
  • Athletic Supporter and Cup  - This is MANDATORY for ALL players during ALL practices and games.  This applies to ALL age levels and divisions.

Cleats

Cleats are not required, but can help prevent a child from slipping on the grass and infield dirt.  Shoes with metal spikes or cleats are ONLY permitted at the Intermediate and Senior Divisions. Shoes with molded cleats are permissible at all levels.   (Rule 1.11)


Little League Patch

All Little League Uniforms MUST have an official Little League Patch.  Patches will be provided by Emmett Little League. The Official League Patch MUST be affixed to the upper left sleeve of the uniform jersey.  


What Should My Child Wear to Practice?

Each player should come to practice wearing baseball or athletic (sweat) pants and protective cup. Shorts are NOT recommended.  Players will be sliding!     

Jewelry

Players must not wear watches, bracelets, rings, pins, and jewelry (metallic or non-metallic). Jewelry that alerts medical personnel to a specific condition is permitted. (Rule 1.11)