All-Stars Rules. Adopted by CNYLL Board 2/5/2024
Purpose:
All-Star baseball and softball is designed to allow the most skilled, dedicated teams to represent CNYLL and our community in highly-competitive district, state and national little league tournaments. All-Stars requires each player to commit to an intensive daily schedule of practice and games, beginning mid-June and ending when that team is eliminated from tournament play. CNYLL’s All-Star Selection Committee will assemble the best possible team at each of the following age groups:
League Age 8-9-10
League Ages 11 and Under
League Age 12 and Under
The Selection Committee will evaluate each player that wishes to be an All-Star and will select either 12 or 13 players per team. Player selections are designed to create the best team at each level, with a focus on filling all roster spots with the best available player at each position, ensuring adequate catching, pitching, fielding and hitting to succeed under current Little League tournament rules. For this reason, it is possible that a team roster may not necessarily be comprised of the 12-13 best players in the league, but rather the best 12-13 players to round out the needs of that team.
Teams:
8-9-10 All-Stars:
- Comprised of the best players league age 10 and under, regardless of what level was played during CNYLL’s regular season
- League Age 8, 9 or 10-year old players from any division can be considered for this team
- Competes in District 6 tournament and may advance as far as State tournament or New England Regional tournament (if applicable)
- A second 8-9-10 team may be formed only if enough high-quality applicants are available to field 2 competitive teams with adequate pitching and catching talent. In this case, the teams will be formed as an “A” and a “B” squad with A constituted from the top 12-13 players and B from the next 12-13 players. A decision to form a 2nd team must be made and approved by the CNYLL Board of Directors. In no circumstance can a player be “rostered” on more than 1 team.
11 and Under All-Stars
- Comprised primarily of League Age 11 players, but open to any player League Age 11 or Under
- Competes in District 6 tournament and may advance as far as State tournament
12 and Under Little League Tournament Team
- Comprised of the best ‘Majors’ division players League Age 12 and Under
- Competes in District 6 tournament and may advance as far as Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA
Commitment:
The commitment for All-Stars is MUCH more intense than the regular season. Players that wish to be selected to an All-Star team must commit to a daily schedule of practice and play from Mid-June to potentially as late as mid-August. All players will be required to be at ALL practices and games (unless an exception has been granted by the tournament committee and/or Head Coach). Any known absences during this period MUST BE INDICATED ON ALL-STAR APPLICATION.
There will be local travel required for the District and State tournament, and out-of-state if the team advances to regionals and/or Little League World Series play. While CNYLL sets aside limited funds to help defer costs, there would likely be some out of pocket expenses, and/or fundraising required if a team advances beyond the state championship.
Selection Process: