To address the issues associated with teams placing winning above player development, Little League WA requires each charter to implement by-laws to ensure player development and welfare are protected.
The following by-laws are in place.
Charter Bylaws are to be read in conjunction with the Baseball WA Bylaws and Little League International rule book.
1. Pitching
▪ The following criteria applies to the games played before Xmas in aggregate (includes both Exhibition and Regular Season Games)
− A player must not throw more than 150 pitches (‘finish the batter’ will apply) over this period
− A minimum of six (6) players must throw at least 65 pitches over this period
▪ Exhibition Game pitch limit 35 pitches or 2 innings max – whichever comes first
▪ Regular Season Game pitch limit (per LL International pitch count rules: www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/pitch-count/#baseball)
2. Catching
▪ The following criteria applies to the games played before Xmas in aggregate (includes both Exhibition and Regular Games)
− A player must not ‘catch’ more than ten (10) innings over this period
− A minimum of four (4) players must catch at least five (5) innings over this period
▪ Exhibition Game catcher limit – a player cannot ‘catch’ for more than two (2) innings
▪ Regular Season Game catching limit – a player cannot ‘catch’ for more than four (4) innings
3. Pitcher/ Catcher Double-ups
▪ A player cannot pitch and catch in the same game (applies to the entire season)
4. End of Half Inning (4 | 6 runs across the plate)
▪ For the games before Xmas, a half inning will end at the earlier of three (3) outs or four (4) runs across the plate
▪ For the games post Xmas, a half inning will end at the earlier of three (3) outs or six (6) runs across the place
5. Dropped Third Strike
▪ Dropped Third Strike will come into effect for games after Xmas
Please note that all by-laws below have been reviewed and are approved by the Coastal Bay Sharks Baseball Charter committee (‘the committee’) as of Tuesday 12 August 2025.
- All Little League players must attempt to pitch a minimum of 30 pitches throughout the course of the exhibition and regular minor/major season.
- Little League Exhibition Series – players can only pitch a maximum of 40 pitches per game during the exhibition series. Catchers will only catch a maximum of 2 innings per game.
- Little League Regular season – players can only pitch a maximum of 60 pitches per game during the regular season. Catchers will only catch a maximum of 3 innings per game.
- There will be a top 2 finishers finals series following the end of regular season.
- No catcher may catch more than a total of 6 innings in a day (where they also play Intermediate League).
- At least 4 players from each team must play the position of catcher for 4 or more innings throughout the course of the season.
- In Little League the dropped third strike rule will come into play after Christmas. (If the catcher drops the 3rd strike the batter may run to 1st if 1st is unoccupied and/or there are two outs).
- Teams will be created with a view of distributing talent evenly across each age group.
- Little League Game changer statistics need to be turned off by the administrator.
- Game changer is to be used across all ages LL/IL/JL/SL.
Charter Disclaimer:
- Coaches must make every effort to encourage all players to pitch a minimum of 30 pitches throughout the season. Whilst it is understandable some players lack the confidence and/or ability to pitch, every attempt must be made to provide sufficient instruction and encouragement that enables all players to pitch at various times throughout the exhibition series and regular season. The committee will monitor player development and pitch counts and provide engagement to ensure consistency across the charter clubs.
Little League Majors
A pitcher can only pitch a max of two full innings or a total of 50 pitches whichever comes first in Little League club games.
Intermediate League
Intermediate League an offensive inning is complete with a third out or a eighth run. The offensive inning will end at the completion of the play where the eighth run was scored. More than the maximum of eight runs may have been scored during the final play, however only eight runs will be recorded for the inning.
Intermediate League above shall apply for the first five innings except in the bottom of fifth to avoid the mercy rule. No run restriction is applied to the sixth or seventh inning.
These rules do not apply to finals.
Team Make Up Policy
Teams can be comprised of any number of players, up to the maximum team squad size allowed as per Little League WA by-laws, within that league age.
Teams will be created with a view of distributing talent evenly across each Little League age group. Consideration will be given to teams that retain players as they move into older age groups to allow those players to continue to play together.
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Charter By-laws are to be read in conjunction with the Baseball WA Bylaws and Little League International rule book.
There is no limit on the number of twelve year old’s playing in each Little League team within the Wanneroo and Carine Little League Charters.Little League Majors Minors Player Pitch
For the duration of the exhibition rounds, the following by-laws will apply:
- A pitcher may pitch for a maximum of 50 pitches or two innings whichever comes first, two innings to be the equivalent of 6 defensive outs.
- A catcher may catch a maximum of 2 innings.
- A player may not pitch and catch in the same game.
Intermediate League
- Intermediate League innings shall be complete with three outs or eight runs whichever comes first, if more that 8 runs are scored in the final play only 8 runs will be recorded.
- Above rule to apply to first 5 innings only, no restrictions on 6 and 7th innings.
Above rules do not apply for finals
Little League Majors & Minors
PITCHING:
- A pitcher may pitch up to 40 pitches per game and may continue to pitch and finish the batter they are facing. The pitcher will only be required to observe the calendar day(s) of rest for the threshold they reached during that at-bat.
- For the first four weeks No Pitcher may start a subsequent inning if exceeding 25 pitches thrown in an Innings.
- Once removed from the mound the pitcher cannot return to pitch.
- Please note the new Pitching rules in BWA for Little League Pitchers regarding only being able to throw fast balls or straight change ups.
After Christmas:
- A Pitcher may pitch up to 70 pitchers per game and may continue to pitch and finish the batter they are facing. The pitcher will only be required to observe the calendar day(s) of rest for the threshold they reached during that at-bat.
- Once removed from the mound the pitcher cannot return to pitch.
- Pitchers are required to be on rotation and cannot pitch 2 games in a row
CATCHING:
- Before Christmas: A Catcher can only be in the catching position for 2 innings in a game.
- After Christmas: A Catcher may Catch 4 innings. Any player who has played the position of catcher in four (4) innings in a game, is not eligible to pitch on that calendar day.
Little League Minors Machine Pitch
- Shall be run as per the Little League WA State Tournament rules and Guidelines.
Extra Rules
- Once the batting team has 4 runs across the plate, innings will come to an end
- When a player reaches a base due to a base on balls (walk) both the batter and base runners are only allowed to take 1 base
- Drop 3rd Strike is in play for all games, Batter and base runners are only allowed to take 1 base
- Any rulings that need to be clarifies during the game must be between both head coaches and the plate umpire – this must not exceed 1 min, Umpire will have final decision
- All coaches, parents and players are expected to always present themselves in good sportsmanship and always remember this is a game and their will be mistakes and errors we are all human.
PENALTIES:
Coaches who breach regulations will be reported to Baseball WA. Baseball WA will advise the club on the Penalty.
Team Make Up Policy Each local club team roster can be comprised of any number of players, up to the maximum team squad size allowed as per Little League WA by-laws, within that league age. IE – A little league team can have a maximum squad size of 15 players and can be of League Age 9 to 12 years old.
Little League is about development and getting all players involved, if you are having issues with these bylaws and would like more information please contact the charter for discussion.
Team Make Up Policy
Each local club team roster can be comprised of any number of players, up to the maximum team squad size allowed as per Little League WA by-laws, within that league age. IE – A little league team can have a maximum squad size of 15 players and can be of League Age 9 to 12 years old.
Team Make up Policy
Team make up for Little League – Each club in the Perth Metro South Charter must aim for a range of ages in each league.
Link to Perth Metro South Charter by-laws
- Once the batting team has 4 runs across the plate, innings will come to an end;
- Fielding position changes can be made every 2nd defensive innings.
