Rule 9.00: The Umpire FAQs

Use rule 9.01g and send both teams to their respective dugouts and announce that the game will not continue until the spectator is dealt with. Hopefully, the parents will police themselves. If not, suspend the game and refer the incident to the board of directors.

The board members are to handle what goes on outside the field. The umpires are to deal with on-the-field situations.

No, the spectator(s) should be handled by a board member.

This may be different for every umpire. There are some things that should not be tolerated such as: language or malicious contact.

Per Regulation I, all managers, coaches, and umpires and umpires must be appointed by the League President and approved by the Board of Directors.

Suspend the game. When you file your game report, let the Board of Directors know the game was suspended. The Board of Directors is responsible for investigating the events and rectifying the situation.

Managers/coaches should not have any electronic device on the field. They are permitted to use an electronic scoring app, pitch counting app, or the Little League rules app on a device in the dugout, but they are not permitted to send or receive messages.

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The senior umpire should move close enough so that they can step in if needed. This is something that should be talked about in the pregame conversation between umpires.

When calling “Time,” when calling a balk, or Illegal pitch.

Each umpire has his or her areas of responsibility for a catch/no-catch. This would depend on the area where the ball was hit.

Not on your person. It is best to have one in your vehicle to refer to after the game.

Yes

Give the manager/coach a look which lets them know you heard them. If it continues give them a verbal announcement that you heard them. If they are criticizing balls and strikes let them know that is not permitted and a subtle warning usually will suffice.