Hey, Blue! ? Do We Need Nine to Have a Game?
Wed, 13 Nov 2019 18:32:06 +0000
This month, we will explain and outline a plate umpire?s parameters for starting an official Little League� game based on the number of players available at the start of the game. The situation described below is contingent on the number of players available and eligible to play at the game site at the time the […]

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The Little League� International Tournament: Umpire Submission Form
Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:04:53 +0000
Tens of thousands of baseball and softball games are played every summer in the annual Little League� International Tournament, highlighted by region and World Series events. For each of those games to be played, a crew of umpires is needed. Like each of the players on any tournament team, umpires practice to hone their skills […]

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Criteria for Re-Electing a District Administrator
Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:34:55 +0000
As a method to ensure that all chartered leagues are receiving the necessary amount of assistance and guidance needed locally, there will be a criteria that each District Administrator must meet to be eligible for re-election. Required Training Must have documented participation in a District Administrator training session at a Regional Center, Little League Road […]

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Election of a District Administrator: Process and Procedure
Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:27:21 +0000
Election Procedures Report of Election Forms and notice of Election Cards sent to DAs in May; election held at time of Tournament meeting, before June 15 Notice sent to each league at least seven (7) days in advance of meeting date Current chartered leagues are eligible to nominate candidates and vote Validity of Election Majority […]

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Hey, Blue! ? How Is that a Foul Ball, and Not an Out?
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:43:47 +0000
This month, we will explain and outline a plate umpire?s parameters for declaring a ball foul when it is played by a corner infielder in Little League�. The situation described below is contingent on the corner infielder (playing first base or third base) contacting a ball in foul territory while maintaining both feet in fair […]

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Welcome to Georgia District 5 Little League

State Tournament Links

9-11 Baseball- Warner Robins American- State Champs!!!

8-10 Softball-Vine Ingle- State Champs!!!

8-10 Baseball- Vine Ingle-State Semi-Finalist

Little League Softball-Warner Robins American- State Runner-Up!

Little League Baseball-Warner Robins American

Sr Softball-Vine Ingle-State Champs!!!

Sr Baseball- Macon

Welcome to Georgia District 5 Little League! We will do our best to keep you up-to-date with rules/regulation changes, clinic/training information, tournament news and special events.

You may contact any of the leagues directly through their links below or contact the District Administrator, Roman Jones, if you would like information about starting a league in your area.

Little League

Little League

Little League

Little League

Warner Robins American

Little League

Western

Little League

Warner Robins National

Little League

Use the map to the right to determine if you live outsite our district and want information for your local area. Clicking the map will take you to the Georgia State website.

Congratulations to Dudley Little League

2019 Georgia Sandlot Baseball Champions!

2019 Tournament Dates and Hosts

Brackets Are Now Posted Under Tournaments

2019 Tournament Start Dates and Hosts

Rookie and Sandlot:

Rookie Baseball- District May 29th(Macon LL); State June 15th(Warner Robins American)
Rookie Softball- District May 29th(Western LL); State June 15th(Warner Robins American)
Sandlot Baseball- District May 29th(Vine Ingle LL); State June 15th(Warner Robins American)

*Note-There could be a sectional June 8th depending on participation.

Baseball:

8-9-10 Baseball- District June 17th(Dudley LL); State July 6th(Oconee County LL);Tournament Of Champions July 19th(Greeneville NC)
9-10-11 Baseball- District June 28th(Warner Robins American LL); State July 13th(Chatham County LL);Tournament Of Champions July 26th(Greeneville NC)
10-11-12 Baseball- District June 28th(Warner Robins American LL); State July 13th(Toccoa LL); Regional August 2nd(Warner Robins, GA)

Softball:

8-9-10 Softball- District June 21st(Vine Ingle LL); State July 6th(Martinez Evans LL);Tournament Of Champions July 19th(Calrksville TN)
9-10-11 Softball- District June 21st(Vine Ingle LL); State July 6th(Martinez Evans LL);Tournament Of Champions July 19th(Calrksville TN)
10-11-12 Softball- District June 21st(Vine Ingle LL); State July 6th(Martinez Evans LL);Regional July 26th(Warner Robins, GA)
Junior and Senior- District June 21st(Vine Ingle LL); State July 6th(Martinez Evans LL);Regional July 19th(Salisbury FL)

Little League® International Announces Rule and Regulation Changes for 2019 Season

2019 Rule Changes and Clarifications

Approved Rule Changes Effective 2019

At its annual fall meeting in November 2018, the Little League® International Board of Directors approved new updates to the Little League Official Regulations, Playing Rules, and Policies that will take effect starting in the 2019 season. On thelink below, you will find a full breakdown of all the changes to the rules and regulations, including a summary of each and where it is located in the Little League Rulebooks.

Click Here for all 2019 rule changes

Safesport: A Federally Mandated Child Protection Act

Review USA Bat Standards

Review 2018 Rule and Regulation Changes

Waivers of Rules and Regulations

Review Concussion Rules

How to Use Little League Trademarks

Combined Teams Request on the Data Center

Know rules on Live Streaming League Games

Submit a 2018 Little League Volunteer Nomination

Enroll teams for the International Tournament on Data Center

Join "Lunch and Learn" webinars announced on Little League's Facebook page

Play Ball Saturday Podcasts

Season 4, Episode: 27: Hall of Famers and Legends
Sat, 23 Nov 2019 22:58:37 EDTCheck out some of the game's all-time greats on Play Ball! Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, Barry Larkin and Ryan Howard join the show.
Season 4, Episode 26: Award Finalists
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 23:23:58 EDTAL Cy Young finalist Charlie Morton and AL MVP finalist Alex Bregman give you some tips on the mound and in the batter's box.
Season 4, Episode 25: The World Series Champs
Sat, 09 Nov 2019 22:57:38 EDTPlay Ball looks back at the 2019 Fall Classic and welcomes Juan Soto and Victor Robles to Studio 42.
Season 4, Episode 24: The AL West Champs
Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:32:25 EDTBefore they start the Postseason, Astros teammates Alex Bregman and José Altuve join Kevin Millar and Ethan.
Season 4, Episode 23: Play Ball with the Tribe
Sat, 21 Sep 2019 23:09:14 EDTYasiel Puig and Francisco Lindor get animated, plus Jason Kipnis joins Hall of Famer John Smoltz.