All interested players are to read the information contained in this form with their parents, and both the player and parent will sign the form electronically. This is not a guarantee that you will be chosen, however is you are nominated and chosen this is the commitment you are making. Parents must read and understand the commitment required for their children to participate in All-Star / Tournament Play and indicate agreement by having at least one parent or legal guardian sign the form.
A player may not be considered if they cannot meet the requirements of attendance as outlined in the form.
The All-Star season starts in early June and can go as far out as early August (possibly later for sanctioned teams). For example:
Moorpark LL June 15-16
CVLL (Earl Stone) June 22-23
TOLL July 20-21
Encino July 27-28
Please keep In mind all of these dates and tournaments are subject to change as the dates get closer.
Include any dates you know your player will not be available and it is ultimately League discretion on player selection.
This agreement is entered into for the purpose of explaining All-Star / Tournament play and defining the terms and conditions of player, parent and manager/coach participation, if your child is selected to participate in All-Stars. In consideration of the mutual promise of all players to play to the best of their ability, the parents to support the player positively, the manager and coaches to supervise all team activities responsibly and the Board of Directors of Conejo Valley Little League to sponsor the All-Star Tournament Team; all parties understand and agree as follows:
1) All-Star / Tournament Procedure and Eligibility – All-Stars is a separate team and tournament from the regular Little League season and comes under separate tournament rules and guidelines as defined in the International Little League Official Regulations & Rules. All-Stars are considered post season tournament play and the emphasis is on developing players to win highly competitive tournaments. The 10/11/12/13-14-year-old teams begin play at the district level with the possibility to advance to Sectional, Divisional, Regional and National tournaments. Players are selected based on their eligibility (age), playing skills and availability. A player must also have participated in at least 60% of regular season games (per Little League International). The age criterion is defined as the player’s age on August 31st.
2) Team Selection - CVLL completes the All-Star selection process as outlined by LL International in the rule book. All players that complete an application of interest will be eligible to be included on their regular season team’s nomination ballot which is submitted by their regular season manager. Selection of the team is determined by the nomination ballot, voted on by the Managers in the division, and final selections are made by the selected All-Star Manager.
3) Conditions of Accepting Nomination to All-Stars - This agreement contains the conditions of participation for each player and their parent or parents and the team manager. Each must understand and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action taken against the violating participant and could result in suspension or dismissal from the team as approved by the Board of Directors.
a) Player Commitment – Your potential selection to an All-Star team is not a right, but a privilege. You are expected to play fair and to strive to win, but also represent CVLL and its community with honor and good sportsmanship. You will be positive and motivational to your fellow players, respectful of the coaching staff, all parents, tournament officials, umpires, and everyone you encounter as a CVLL All-Star Player.
b) Player Participation - No guarantees are made to anyone as to a specific amount of playing time. The manager and coaches of the team will make those determinations. CVLL will follow Little League International playing time rules. For sanctioned all-star teams (10U, 11U, 12U, 13-14U), all players will bat in their spot in the lineup (continuous batting of all players present) but are not guaranteed to play in the field; defensive lineup decisions will be made based on fielding the best team possible. For non-sanctioned all-star teams (7U, 8U, 9U), there are no minimum play requirements. Non-sanctioned teams typically use continuous batting of all those present, with l defensive lineup decisions made based on fielding the best team possible. Your position on the field and in the batting, order will be earned through hard work, ability, a positive mental attitude and specific needs in a given game situation as determined by the manager and coaches of the l team. You will attend all tournament games and are expected to be part of the team for the duration of tournament play. Participation in practices, team meetings and tournaments need to take absolute priority over all sports that the player decides to participate in during the post season.
c) Practices will be held according to the schedule established by the coaching staff. Multiple practices (up to 3) may be held on selected days. Each player will commit to participate in all practices unless prior notice and permission is obtained from the manager. Depending on the division there may be less than two weeks allowed for preparation before play begins.
d) Absences - Any absences must be approved in advance by the manager. No unexcused absences are allowed, and you will be subject to removal from the team following an unexcused absence.
e) Dismissal - The Board of Directors reserves the right to dismiss any player for a violation of the above referenced rules and conditions regarding attendance and player participation. The coaching staff and the Board of Directors will deal with circumstances beyond the control of the player such as illness, injury or family emergency in an appropriate manner. Any player dismissed for any reason deemed justifiable by the Board of Directors will be replaced if required. The Board also reserves the right to limit participation or dismiss a player, manager or coach, and parents for actions the Board deems inappropriate or unbecoming an All-Star player, parent, and manager or coach. There is a zero-tolerance policy for players' or coaches' behavior that violates this Agreement.
f) Documentation and Fees - In order to participate in tournament play, every player is required to provide an original (stamped) Certificate of Live Birth. Each player must also provide documents which prove their eligibility within the Leagues' boundaries. Any corrections or missing documentation will be collected by the Leagues' Player Agent. Each player selected to an All-Star team will be asked to pay an All Star Player fee to cover the cost of the Jersey, Hat, and other potential accessories, tournament and travel fees.
g) Parental Commitment - Each parent is made a party of this Commitment Agreement along with the players, manager and coach as well as the Board of Directors for the purpose of enlisting the common support of everyone involved in All-Star tournament play. All parents agree to adopt the provisions of the Commitment Agreement for the support of team members, the coaching staff, all other parents, the Board of Directors and anyone else involved in All-Star play. Each parent also agrees to volunteer their time to the League for the purpose of hosting tournaments during the post- season. A mandatory volunteer fee will be collected and will be refunded if the volunteer requirement is met.
