APPEARANCE OF LITTLE LEAGUERS Guidelines for showing Little League players, volunteers, and facilities in photo and video

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1 Central Valley Little League Image Policy 1. Any and all photos, videos and audio recordings made by any member/volunteer of Central Valley Little League during any league activities including but not limited to: games, practices opening and closing ceremonies, fundraisers etc. Must NOT be posted online, published or printed in any form without a CVLL Model Release form on file for each person identifiable in said photos, videos or audio recordings. 2. At NO TIME, even in the case of a signed release form will ANY information relating to the identity of a minor be included. Such as names, addresses, school locations etc. All identifiable persons without a consent form on file with Central Valley Little League Board of Directors will be required to be blurred by those who have taken/posted/printed any photo, video or audio recording. 3. Any and ALL media recordings including photos, videos, and audio recordings must be in compliance with Little League Internationals policies regarding appearance of Little League in the Media (in short) Any use of the Little League trademarks (including the words Little League, Little Leaguer, Little LeagueBaseball, Little League Softball, and other variations, logos, marks, and phrases) must be approved in writing by LittleLeague International. These Trademarks MUST NOT appear in any creative, non-news story form of media, television, print, social, or otherwise, in videos (other than home videos for personal use, and not to be sold), in motion pictures, or in any advertisement whatsoever, without the expressed written consent of Little League International. The broadcasting or live-streaming of any local Little League program s regular or tournament season games must adhere to the policies outlined in the current year s rulebook. Violation of the policies in this document may result in action by the Charter Committee in Williamsport, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of the local Little League s charter. Central Valley Little League Board of Directors maintains rights over these policies and will ask that inappropriate images be removed for violations. Continued disregard for media policies set forth here may result in possible suspension of offender from league activites or removal of volunteer status. It is YOUR responsibility to obtain model release forms for your pictures and have them on file with Board of Directors. For full information see attached copy of APPEARANCE OF LITTLE LEAGUERS Guidelines for showing Little League players, volunteers, and facilities in photo and video

2 APPEARANCE OF LITTLE LEAGUERS Guidelines for showing Little League players, volunteers, and facilities in photo and video Any use of the Little League trademarks (including the words Little League, Little Leaguer, Little League Baseball, Little League Softball, and other variations, logos, marks, and phrases) must be approved in writing by Little League International. MUST NOT appear in any creative, non-news story form of media, television, print, social, or otherwise, in videos (other than home videos for personal use, and not to be sold), in motion pictures, or in any advertisement whatsoever, without the expressed written consent of Little League International. The broadcasting or live-streaming of any local Little League program s regular or tournament season games must adhere to the policies outlined in the current year s rulebook. Credentialed news agencies may record or photograph Little League activities for the sole purpose of creating and distributing news stories pertaining to the local league. No news agency may sell any photos or videos without written consent of Little League International. from Little League International. Local leagues are encouraged to review the Operating Policies section of the current year s rulebook for complete information. Contact Little League s Media Relations Department for more information: media@littleleague.org GUIDELINES FOR APPEARANCE OF LITTLE LEAGUERS (See Page 5 for information on the various Little League divisions.) EVERY PLAYER AND UMPIRE depicted during ANY game MUST be wearing a Little League Shoulder Patch on the upper left sleeve of the uniform blouse, or left breast if sleeveless. Dugouts and bat racks must be positioned behind screens. Procedure should be established for retrieving foul balls batted out of the playing area. During practice sessions and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each pitch. During warm-up drills, players should be spaced so that nobody is endangered by errant balls. Pitching machines, if used, must be in good working order (including extension cords, outlets, etc.) and must be operated by adult managers and coaches only. (NOCSAE)-approved helmets during practice, as well as during games. Catchers must wear catcher s helmet (with face mask and dangling throat protector; skull caps not permitted), chest During sliding practice, bases should not be tied or strapped down. Players who wear glasses should be encouraged to use Safety Glasses. Batting/catcher s helmets must not be painted unless applied or approved by the manufacturer. in an enclosure, until it is his/her time at bat. 1

3 CATCHERS All Divisions of Little League Baseball and Little League Softball : In all cases, any player depicted as a catcher, whether WITH a dangling throat protector (even if the mask includes a wire extension), a chest protector (short or long form), shin guards, and a Note 1: the hockey style (Photo 2) are acceptable, provided they are NOCSAE-approved. Note 2: Players uniforms should include the proper wear of the Little League Shoulder Patch, which MUST be worn on the left sleeve of the uniform or left breast if sleeveless. Note 3: Note 4: Helmets must NOT include any words, letters, logos, etc., unless applied or approved by the manufacturer. Photo 1 Photo 2 2

4 BATTERS, BASE RUNNERS, AND BASE COACHES Batters: helmet that covers BOTH ears. Base Runners: wearing a batting helmet that covers BOTH ears. Base Coaches: if only one adult manager or coach is available, both base coaches must be players. An adult must be in the dugout at all times. Note 1: acceptable. Note 2: Note 3: on the left sleeve of the uniform or left breast if sleeveless. Note 4: Note 5: Helmets must NOT include any words, letters, logos, etc., unless applied or approved by the manufacturer. 3

5 UMPIRES Plate Umpire: In all cases, the plate umpire should be depicted wearing gray slacks and, preferably, a light or navy blue shirt. The umpire may wear a protective mask with dangling throat protector. He/she must wear a chest protector (preferably inside the shirt), and must wear shin guards (preferably inside the slacks). The Little League Umpire and should wear black shoes preferably shoes with reinforced toes (plate shoes). He/she should also have a plate brush and ball/strike/out indicator. He/she should wear a navy blue combo umpire s cap or plate umpire s cap. Base Umpires: plain black athletic shoes are preferred, and he/she should wear a navy blue cap. Plate Umpire Base Umpires 4

6 FACILITIES Dugouts, Player Seating Areas: by a screen or fence, as shown below. On-Deck Batters Little League divisions and younger: In all cases, there is NO on-deck batter in these divisions. There is no on-deck area anywhere. On-Deck Batters Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball/Junior League Softball Divisions and older: In all cases, the on-deck batter position is permitted. However, it is preferred that the on-deck batter be behind a screen or fence while warming up. Also, no other players must be in close proximity to the on-deck batter, and the on-deck batter must be wearing a proper batting helmet. Divisions of Play - Little League Baseball Tee Ball: 4- to 7-year-olds; Minor League: Little League (sometimes known as Major Division ): Little League Intermediate (50/70) Baseball: Junior League: Senior League: Divisions of Play Little League Softball Tee Ball: 4- to 7-year-olds; Minor League: Little League (sometimes known as Major Division ): Junior League: Senior League: Divisions of Play Little League Challenger Division Little League Challenger Division Senior League Challenger Division: division. 5

7 Non-Little League Websites Little League International has no control over non-little League owned/operated websites that post photographs of children, provided those children are not identified in any way as Little Leaguers. However, if a website that is not owned or operated by a chartered Little League program wishes to post video or a photograph of a child or children who are identified in some way as Little Leaguers, the operator of the website must first receive permission to do so from Little League International. Such permission will only be granted if the child s parent or guardian has provided written permission to do so. Example 1: A website posts an image of a youth batter at the plate. As long as the batter is not identified in any way as a Little Leaguer (such as: showing the Little League patch, in a caption, signage in the image, or through some other identification), Little League International would not be involved in this process. That issue would be between the photographer, the child s parent/guardian, and the applicable laws. Example 2: A website that is not operated by a chartered local Little League wishes to post an image of a youth batter at the plate, and the image is identified in some way as a Little League image (such as: showing the Little League patch, in a caption, signage in the image, or through some other identification). The website operator would need permission from Little League International to post this image. The website also would need to obtain written permission from the parent or guardian to post the photo. It is recommended that the website operator also receive permission from the photographer. Example 3: A website that is operated by a chartered local Little League wishes to post an image of any child, whether or not the image is identified in some way as a Little League image. The website operator would need to obtain written permission from the parent or guardian to post this image. It is recommended that the website operator also receive permission from the photographer. Personal Information It is Little League policy that the addresses or other contact information for children in the local league must never be placed on any internet web site. If a local Little League website operator wishes to post the names of players, as on a roster, this is permitted provided the parent or guardian of the player(s) named have agreed to it in writing. Photographer/Videographer Information

8 Many leagues hire photographers and/or videographers, sometimes as fundraisers. It is highly recommended that the local Little League include this policy statement in any written agreement with the photographer and/or videographer. News Organizations When the website is that of a news organization (such as a local TV station, newspaper, etc.), generally speaking, the permissions noted above are not required. However, the local Little League should always be aware when the news media is recording images of children, so the parents can be fully informed. Please note that news organizations may only use images of Little Leaguers for specific news stories pertaining to the local Little Leagues and not for any other purpose without consent of Little League International. Violation of Policy Violation of the policies in this document may result in action by the Charter Committee in Williamsport, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of the local Little League s charter.

9 CVLL Model Release I, (Name) of, (Address) hereby give permission to <<Central Valley Little League >>, to use photographs and video taken of me during the games and events associated with <<Central Valley Little League >> in any manner to help promote the league activities. Such use could include publications, media releases, announcements, electronic or otherwise, and on league websites or social media pages. I understand that I will not receive any compensation if such image appears in any of the manners listed above or other manner that the league deems appropriate. I agree that such image is the property of <<Central Valley Little League>>. (Signature) (Date) (If the above is a minor, the section below must be completed by a parent or guardian) I, (Name) of, (Address) the parent guardian of the above listed minor, hereby give my permission to (check one) <<Central Valley Little League >>, to use photographs and video taken of the above listed minor during the games and events associated with <<Central valley Little League >> in any manner to help promote the league activities. Such use could include publications, media releases, public announcements, electronic or otherwise, and on league websites or social media pages. I agree that neither I, nor the above listed minor, will receive any compensation if such image appears not receive any compensation if such image appears in any of the manners listed above or other manner that the league deems appropriate. I agree that such image is the property of <<Central Valley Little League >>. (Signature) (Date)