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DIXIE BOYS BASEBALL, INC.
www.dixie.org/boys

Dixie Boys Baseball, Inc. was founded in 1957 at Alexandria, Louisiana. The mission/goal of the program is to provide a recreational outlet for as many 13-19 year old participants as possible. The program currently operates in eleven southeastern states and attracts over 23,000 players.

Dixie Baseball, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors and is comprised of Executive Officers as well as elected State Officials. The members of the Board (currently twenty-four) are responsible for determining program policies and rules. The Commissioner/CEO is responsible for managing the day to day affairs of the organization.

Leagues must comply with a basic set of rules and regulations as found in the rule book. The rules that appear in the Dixie Boys Baseball book are specific rules adopted by the Board of Directors. All other rules are found in the official playing rules of Major League Baseball. The Dixie Boys Baseball Commissioner/CEO is responsible for interpretation and rule enforcement.

League play is emphasized in the Dixie organization. Franchises/local leagues are given a great deal of autonomy in determining the specific program that will meet the community/school needs. The administrative functions that are necessary to successfully operate a local league are supported by the District and State Director.

While emphasis is on league play there is; however, district tournaments, state tournaments, 15U invitational world series and four additional world series events for leagues wishing to participate after the close of the regular season. Dixie Boys Baseball, Inc. has a rich tradition of offering quality events that capture the true essence of competitive play. The organization takes great pride in offering “premier events” that provides a memorable experience for everyone.

LOCAL LEAGUE ORGANIZATION

The league is the smallest unit of organization and is governed by the local program.

a. A league franchise can be granted for a league from two to ten teams.

b. The State Director is empowered to grant one team leagues based on circumstances.

SIMPLE STEPS REQUIRED TO BECOMING A FRANCHISED DIXIE LEAGUE.

The league makes application for franchise to the Commissioner. It is agreed that the league would form based on the policies as found in the Dixie Boys rulebook. Additional information is also available on our website at www.dixie.org/boys.

The franchise obtains the approval of the appropriate Dixie State & District officials.

BOUNDARIES

The League would submit maps showing boundaries of the league.

The League would meet all boundary requirements.

TEAMS

League rosters can include up to 16 players in Dixie Boys and 18 players for 15U Baseball and Dixie Majors Baseball. Playing roster deadline is prior to the first game.

Franchise deadline is May 15^th. National Franchise Fee is $30.00 per team along with a $30.00 State Fee. A fee of $120.00/2 team min. is required for franchises. Online payment is available.

LEGAL PLAYERS

Age Control date April 30^th. (AGE CONTROL CHART AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE)

a. Junior Dixie Boys - (age 13) Any eligible player whose thirteenth birthday falls before May 1st of the current year and any player whose fourteenth birthday falls on or after May 1 of the current year shall be eligible to compete and complete the current Dixie Boys Baseball season. A local league has the option of allowing a 12 year old (league age) to participate in Dixie Boys Baseball.

b. Dixie Boys - (age 13-14) Any eligible player whose thirteenth birthday falls before May 1st of the current year and any player whose fifteenth birthday falls on or after May 1 of the current year shall be eligible to compete and complete the current Dixie Boys Baseball season.

c. 15U Program - (age 15 and below) Any eligible player whose sixteen birthday falls on or after May 1 of the current year shall be eligible to compete and complete the current 15U season. Note: A player is also eligible to compete and complete the current season of either Dixie Boys or Dixie Majors Baseball as determined by his age. As such participants in the 15U program are eligible to dual participate within the Dixie Boys or Majors program.

d. Dixie Pre Majors- (age 15-17) Any player whose fifteenth birthday falls before May 1st of the current year and any player whose eighteen birthday falls on or after May 1 of the current year is eligible to compete and complete the current Dixie Pre-Majors Baseball season.

e. Dixie Majors- (age 15-19) Any player whose fifteenth birthday falls before May 1st of the current year and any player whose nineteenth birthday falls on or after August 1 of the previous calendar year is eligible to compete and complete the current Dixie Majors Baseball season.

f. **Also any player who plays baseball for his school and whose fourteenth birthday falls before May 1^st of the current year is eligible to compete in and complete the Pre/Majors season.******

SELECTION OF PLAYERS

Players may participate in other amateur baseball programs, subject to League approval. No league player; under any circumstances, shall be permitted to play on another amateur team during his teams' tournament play.

The League may choose to select a Junior Dixie Boys (age 13) tournament team and/or a Dixie Boys (age 13-14) tournament team. In the Majors division; a league may choose to select a Pre-Majors (age 15-17) tournament team and/or a Dixie Majors (age 15-19) tournament team. Players can participate on one team only other than the exception as granted for dual participation within the 15U program!!!

OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES

The League will agree to follow the basic playing rules of the organization.

The League understands that play requires the use of Dixie certified umpires. Dixie offers a National Umpire Program.

TOURNAMENT PROGRAM

JURISDICTIONAL CONTROL

The League would align and franchise as part of the state program. As such the league would be considered as a part of a district, region or zone of the state program. *The geographical location of the league will be a determining factor in any Dixie alignment decision.

Oversight and jurisdictional control of play would be the responsibility of the appropriate District Director & State Director from a given state.

RULES & REGULATIONS

The League would be required to adhere to all tournament rules and regulations. Rules and Regulations for Tournament Play are governed by the official playing rules as well as a tournament guidelines document. The following are a few highlights of these rules:

a. Rosters may include up to: thirteen players (Boys) and eighteen players (15U and Majors) - four coaches.

b. Birth certificates or a drivers license verification are required along with a tournament team affidavit. Required information must be submitted at a credentials meeting held prior to tournament play.

c. Approved tournament baseballs must be used for all tournament play.

d. Teams are required to follow all established pitching rules with no exceptions granted.

e. Documentary evidence of insurance must be carried to all tournament games. Specific insurance requirements are found in Dixie Boys Baseball Official Rules.

STATE TOURNAMENT

The League would be afforded the opportunity to advance a team or teams from a local league into tournament play. Each state determines method based on number of leagues.

Tournament play would be conducted using double elimination play, round robin or pool play.

State tournaments are normally conducted two weeks prior to the World Series.

Tournament fees and travel allowances; if applicable are determined by the State Director.

15U WORLD SERIES (Event Added)

Beginning with the 2013 season, participants were allowed to participate as part of the 15U program if eligible by age.

World Series tournament play for 15U in 2021 will be conducted July 21-23 in Sterlington, Louisiana!

DIXIE WORLD SERIES EVENTS HELD IN FIVE DIVISIONS

State Champions from each of the State Tournaments along with a tournament host team compete for the opportunity to be crowned “World Series Champions” in Jr. Boys, Dixie Boys, Pre-Majors, or Dixie Majors. The 15U division will involve teams that make entry and choose to participate in the invitational World Series event. Sterlington, Louisiana is the host for the 2021 World Series while the host for the 2021 World Series 15U Division is TBD.

A double elimination tournament is held for World Series play. The Dixie Majors division 2021 World Series event will be held in Sterlington, Louisiana at the Sterlington Sports Complex July 23-28. The Pre-Majors World Series will also be held in Sterlington, Louisiana on the same dates that the Dixie Pre-Majors World Series is being held. In 2022, a host both the Pre-Majors and Dixie Majors World Series is yet TBD.

The Junior Boys World Series and Dixie Boys World Series will both be held in Sterlington, Louisiana. Dates for the 2021 Boys Division tournaments are July 23-28. In 2021, the host for the Junior Boys & Dixie Boys World Series will be Sterlington, La. All Sterlington events are hosted by the Discover Monroe - West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau. Visit our website for complete information.

State champions advancing to a Dixie Boys Baseball, Inc. World Series event are provided $350.00 per- diem allowance per evening beginning the night preceding the first Series game and ending with the night following elimination. To be eligible to receive a per diem, a team must be located a distance of 75 miles or more from the playing fields.

A festive Opening Ceremony is held that recognizes all players and the communities that are represented. in 2021, DBB will celebrate its 65th Anniversary on July 23rd. World Series champions/finalists are recognized as well as a team sportsmanship award winner.

Article Updated 1/1/2021