Little League Equipment Guide
## Little League Equipment Guide
### Welcome to Kirkland National Little League!
This online guide is designed to help you determine if your child's equipment is safe and approved for play.
What equipment are you interested in?
[[Bats->Bats]]
[[Batting Helmets->Batting Helmets]]
[[Catchers Helmets->Catchers Helmets]]
### Bats
What division does your child play?
[[Baseball T-Ball->Bats T-Ball]]
[[Baseball A-Division through Majors Division->Bats Minors/Majors]]
[[Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division->Bats Intermediate/Juniors]]
[[Softball T-Ball through Majors Division->Bats Softball Minors/Majors]]
[[Softball Juniors Division->Bats Softball Juniors]]
### Batting Helmets
Does the batting helmet have a NOCSAE stamp?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/zP1NUP5.jpg">
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Manufacture Date]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Sorry]]### Catchers Helmets
Is it a "Hockey Style" catchers helmet?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/j5foMif.jpg">
[[Yes->Catchers Helmets NOCSAE Stamp]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Sorry]]### Batting Helmets
Sorry. The batting helmet is not safe and will not be allowed for play.
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### Batting Helmets
Does the batting helmet have a Manufacture Date sticker?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/JKousdm.jpg">
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Recommended Replacement]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Sorry]]
### Batting Helmets
Is the batting helmet outside the recommended replacement? This is generally 3 years from the Manufacture Date and 2 years from the Purchase Date, but may vary based on the manufacturer.
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Out of Warranty]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Non-Glare Surface]]
### Batting Helmets
The batting helmet is out of warranty. KNLL recommends you replace it with a new batting helmet.
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### Batting Helmets
Does the batting helmet have a non-glare surface?
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Damaged]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Sorry]]
### Batting Helmets
Is the batting helmet damaged in any way? Does the outside have any dents, cracks, etc.? Does the inside have any ripped or missing padding, etc.?
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Sorry]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Altered]]
### Batting Helmets
Has the batting helmet been altered after purchase? This includes paint, tape, decals, stickers or attachment (c-flap).
[[Paint, Tape, Decals, or Stickers->Batting Helmets Paint, Tape, Decals, or Stickers]]
[[Attachment (C-Flap)->Batting Helmets Attachment (C-Flap)]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Congratulations]]### Batting Helmets
Congratulations! The batting helmet is safe and approved for play.
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### Batting Helmets
Do you have written approval from the batting helmet manufacturer or authorized dealer for the paint, tape, decals, or stickers?
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Congratulations]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Sorry]]
### Batting Helmets
Did the attachment require drilling holes or removing padding from the batting helmet?
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Sorry]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Attachment (C-Flap) Approved]]
### Batting Helmets
Is the attachment approved by the helmet manufacturer? <a href="https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/modifying-helmets-with-additional-attachments/">https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/modifying-helmets-with-additional-attachments/</a>
[[Yes->Batting Helmets Congratulations]]
[[No->Batting Helmets Sorry]]
### Catchers Helmets
Does the catchers helmet have a NOCSAE stamp?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/X5boU0t.jpg">
[[Yes->Catchers Helmets Manufacture Date]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Sorry]]
### Catchers Helmets
Sorry. The catchers helmet is not safe and will not be allowed for play.
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### Catchers Helmets
Does the catchers helmet have a Manufacture Date sticker?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/1My8eJr.jpg">
[[Yes->Catchers Helmets Recommended Replacement]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Sorry]]
### Catchers Helmets
Is the catchers helmet outside the recommended replacement? This is generally 3 years from the Manufacture Date and 2 years from the Purchase Date, but may vary based on the manufacturer.
[[Yes->Catchers Helmets Out of Warranty]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Damaged]]
### Catchers Helmets
The catchers helmet is out of warranty. KNLL recommends you replace it with a new catchers helmet.
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### Catchers Helmets
Is the catchers helmet damaged in any way? Does the outside have any dents, cracks, etc.? Does the inside have any ripped or missing padding, etc.?
[[Yes->Catchers Helmets Sorry]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Altered]]
### Catchers Helmets
Has the catchers helmet been altered after purchase? This includes paint, tape, decals, or stickers.
[[Paint, Tape, Decals, or Stickers->Catchers Helmets Paint, Tape, Decals, or Stickers]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Throat Guard]]### Batting Helmets
Do you have written approval from the batting helmet manufacturer or authorized dealer for the paint, tape, decals, or stickers?
[[Yes->Catchers Helmets Throat Guard]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Sorry]]
### Catchers Helmets
Does the catchers helmet have a dangling throat guard?
[[Yes->Catchers Helmets Congratulations]]
[[No->Catchers Helmets Sorry]]
### Catchers Helmets
Congratulations! The catchers helmet is safe and approved for play.
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### Bats - Baseball T-Ball
Does the bat feature the USA Baseball mark and text which reads, "ONLY FOR USE WITH APPROVED TEE BALLS"?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/55eTR68.jpg">
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/yd3g7QP.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Baseball T-Ball Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Baseball T-Ball Other Marks]]### Bats - Baseball A-Division through Majors Division
Does the bat feature the USA Baseball mark?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/IRkgKGH.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Baseball Minors/Majors Decertified]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Minors/Majors Other Marks]]### Bats Baseball T-Ball
Does the bat have dents, cracks or sharp edges?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball T-Ball Pine Tar]]### Bats - Baseball T-Ball
Does the bat feature any other marks, such as BBCOR or USSSA 1.15 BPF?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/IOhp5WS.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball T-Ball Wood]]### Bats
Sorry. The bat is not approved for play.
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### Bats Baseball T-Ball
Does the bat contain any pine tar or other adhesive substance?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Congratulations]]
### Bats Baseball T-Ball
Is the bat a smooth, rounded stick of solid wood and not more than 26" in length?
[[Yes->Bats Baseball T-Ball Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]
### Bats
Congratulations! The bat is approved for play.
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### Bats - Baseball A-Division through Majors Division
Does the bat feature any other marks, such as BBCOR or USSSA 1.15 BPF?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/bZsdg9S.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Minors/Majors Wood]]### Bats Baseball A-Division through Majors Division
Is the bat a smooth, rounded stick of solid wood?
[[Yes->Bats Baseball Minors/Majors Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]
### Bats Baseball A-Division through Majors Division
Does the bat measure 27" to 33" in length?
[[Yes->Bats Baseball Minors/Majors Pine Tar]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]### Bats Baseball A-Division through Majors Division
Does the bat have dents, cracks or sharp edges?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Minors/Majors Size]]### Bats Baseball A-Division through Majors Division
Does the bat contain any pine tar or other adhesive substance?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Congratulations]]
### Bats - Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division
Does the bat feature the USA Baseball or BBCOR mark?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/BaJBG4F.jpg">
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/CpsuLrb.png">
[[USA Baseball->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Decertified]]
[[BBCOR->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Other Marks]]### Bats Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division
Does the bat have dents, cracks or sharp edges?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Size]]### Bats - Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division
Does the bat feature any other marks, such as USSSA 1.15 BPF?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/0zhqb2b.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Wood]]### Bats Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division
Is the bat a smooth, rounded stick of solid wood?
[[Yes->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]
### Bats Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division
Does the bat measure 27" to 34" in length?
[[Yes->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Pine Tar]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]### Bats Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division
Does the bat contain any pine tar or other adhesive substance?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Congratulations]]
### Bats Baseball A-Division through Majors Division
Has the bat been decertified by USABat? <a href="https://usabat.com/decertified-bats/">https://usabat.com/decertified-bats/</a>
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Minors/Majors Damaged]]### Bats Baseball Intermediate or Juniors Division
Has the bat been decertified by USABat? <a href="https://usabat.com/decertified-bats/">https://usabat.com/decertified-bats/</a>
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Baseball Intermediate/Juniors Damaged]]### Bats - Softball T-Ball through Majors Division
Does the bat feature the USSSA 1.20 BPF mark?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/5QvZlR7.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Softball Minors/Majors Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Softball Minors/Majors Other Marks]]### Bats - Softball Juniors Division
Does the bat feature the USSSA 1.20 BPF mark?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/5QvZlR7.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Softball Juniors Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Softball Juniors Other Marks]]### Bats Softball T-Ball through Majors Division
Does the bat have dents, cracks or sharp edges?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Softball Minors/Majors Size]]### Bats - Softball T-Ball through Majors Division
Does the bat feature any other marks, such as ASA or SSUSA?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/wVWXf7f.jpg">
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/AddUQKe.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Softball Minors/Majors Wood]]### Bats Softball T-Ball through Majors Division
Does the bat measure no more than 33" in length?
[[Yes->Bats Softball Minors/Majors Pine Tar]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]### Bats Softball T-Ball through Majors Division
Is the bat a smooth, rounded stick of solid wood?
[[Yes->Bats Softball Minors/Majors Damaged]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]
### Bats Softball T-Ball through Majors Division
Does the bat contain any pine tar or other adhesive substance?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Congratulations]]
### Bats Softball Juniors Division
Does the bat have dents, cracks or sharp edges?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Softball Juniors Size]]### Bats - Softball Juniors Division
Does the bat feature any other marks, such as ASA or SSUSA?
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/wVWXf7f.jpg">
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/AddUQKe.jpg">
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Softball Juniors Wood]]Double-click this passage to edit it.### Bats Softball Juniors Division
Does the bat measure no more than 34" in length?
[[Yes->Bats Softball Juniors Pine Tar]]
[[No->Bats Sorry]]### Bats Softball Juniors Division
Does the bat contain any pine tar or other adhesive substance?
[[Yes->Bats Sorry]]
[[No->Bats Congratulations]]