League Policies

Regular Season Refund Policy

We understand that sometimes life happens and circumstances might require your child to withdraw from our program.  If that happens, here is how refunds work:

• If you withdraw prior to the Evaluation date, your Registration Fees will be refunded in full less a $30 Administrative Fee.
• If you withdraw after the Evaluation date, your Registration Fees will be refunded in full less a $30 Administrative Fee and the $40 Evaluation Fee (if your player evaluated).
• If you withdraw after the season has started (including pre-season practices), a pro-rated refund of Registration Fees will be granted less a $30 Administrative Fee and the $40 Evaluation Fee (if your player evaluated).

Baseball is an emotional sport and passionate responses from players, coaches and parents is understandable.  North Regina has implemented a 24-Hour Cool Down Policy to help defuse emotional situations and minimize heated confrontations.  We believe it’s in everyone’s best interest if we take some time to cool down and approach the situation with a calmer perspective.  For that reason, coaches are advised not to engage in discussion with a spectator about an incident or situation that occurred during the game until at least 24 hours later.  As a spectator, we request that you not approach a coach to discuss an incident or situation until everyone has had a chance to cool down.

By having everyone respect the 24-Hour Cool Down Policy, we believe concerns can be fully discussed and a suitable solution can be reached.  This helps preserve the respectful, family atmosphere at our park and increases our player’s enjoyment of the game.

Here is the information from the Liability Waiver you would have agreed to during registration.

On behalf of myself and my child, I hereby discharge and release North Regina Little League (NRLL) and its officers, employees, subsidiaries, agents and their volunteers from all claims, actions or damages, however caused, in connection with my child’s participation with North Regina Little League (NRLL). This waiver shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan, including all federal laws of Canada applicable therein. I have read over and fully understand all the terms and conditions of this waiver.

Here is the information from the Media Waiver you would have agreed to during registration.

I hereby consent, grant, and give permission to Little League Baseball Canada and to any and all sponsors and/or licensees of Little League Baseball Canada, to perpetually or otherwise use, exploit, adapt, modify, reproduce, distribute, publicly display and publicly perform, throughout the world in any and all forms whether now known or later developed, the image, name, voice, or likeness of the above listed minor in any and all commercial exploits, promotional materials and announcements, publications, media releases, or advertisements, electronic or otherwise (“Works”) and waive all rights to the same. I agree that neither the above listed minor, nor I, will receive any compensation whatsoever for the granting of this release, if such image, name, voice, or likeness appears in any Works, or from any proceeds of any utilized Work. I understand that such image, name, voice, likeness, or resulting Work is solely the property of Little League Baseball Canada in perpetuity. In addition, I understand that Little League Baseball Canada may supply such image, name, voice, likeness, or resulting Work to, or for the use and publication by, a third party commercial enterprise including use by a corporate sponsor or licensee of Little League Baseball Canada in or for any commercial venture or advertisement, without my permission so long as such entity has a relationship with Little League Baseball Canada.

This policy allows players to evaluate for the age group above their appropriate Division provided they meet the following requirements.

1. The player must be entering their second year in the appropriate Division.
2. The player must rank in the top five of players evaluated for their appropriate Division.
3. The Player Agent Committee must agree that the player is ready to move up based on conversations with references provided.  Readiness will be based on the player’s level of maturity, leadership and knowledge of the game.

As a youth organization we are very concerned about privacy and have taken measures to ensure our content and offerings help protect an individual’s privacy.  For more information, please see the Little League Privacy Policy.

We can and do play baseball in the rain but we always put player safety first.  If a thunderstorm is approaching and lightning can be seen, it is advisable to vacate the diamond immediately.

We strive to assess diamond conditions by 4 PM each weekday. At that time, North Regina Little League will decide whether games will proceed, be delayed, or be canceled.

During the play of a game, the decision to suspend or prematurely end the game due to lightning is at the discretion of the umpires, the league, or the clubhouse manager. It is crucial to remain calm during thunderstorms to prevent panic among younger players. If anyone at the game believes lightning has occurred, they should immediately inform a team coach, who will notify the umpires. The decisions made by the umpires and league officials must be accepted and respected by all parents.

Play cannot resume until 30 minutes have passed since the last sighting of lightning. If the thirty-minute period expires without a re-occurrence of lightning, the game shall resume.

Please note:

1. These calls may be made last minute.  The weather in Saskatchewan is very unpredictable.

2. Always Assume the Game is to be Played: If the League has not contacted you, check the website and Facebook page. If there is no message about cancellation, proceed to your game location.

3. Rescheduling Rained-Out Games: The Scheduler will work diligently to reschedule any rained-out games as quickly as possible.  Coaches are not to re-schedule the games on their own.

North Regina Little League – Air Quality Policy

At North Regina Little League, the safety and well-being of our players, coaches, and families is our top priority. We monitor the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) closely and recognize that air quality conditions in Saskatchewan can shift rapidly. To ensure decisions reflect the most current and accurate information, final determinations regarding play may be made up until game time.

We also acknowledge that baseball is a lower-intensity sport compared to others such as football or soccer. This allows for a more flexible and measured response to air quality concerns, particularly in older divisions.

AQHI Risk Levels and Response Guidelines

Low Risk (AQHI 1–3)

• All baseball activities proceed as scheduled.

Moderate Risk (AQHI 4–6)

• Games and practices proceed as scheduled.
• Coaches are encouraged to monitor players and adjust intensity or duration as needed.

High Risk (AQHI 7–9)

• Activities may proceed with caution.
• Coaches should consider shortening warm-ups, reducing practice intensity, and providing additional rest and hydration breaks.
• Players with asthma or other respiratory or cardiovascular conditions should not participate.
• Coaches and families should use their best judgment and prioritize player health.
• Note: Once AQHI reaches 7, all T-Ball and Junior Rookie games will be cancelled.

Very High Risk (AQHI 10–14)

Senior Rookie and Older Divisions

• Activities may proceed at the discretion of both head coaches and umpires, in consultation with league officials.
• If both coaches are not in unanimous agreement to proceed, the game will be cancelled. The league will make every effort to reschedule; however, if a reschedule is not possible, the game will be recorded as a tie. In playoff situations, games cannot end in a tie. We will do our best to reschedule playoff games, but if rescheduling is not feasible due to time or field availability, the league may reformat the playoff structure into a single-elimination bracket in order to complete the season.
• AQHI levels must be stable, improving, or forecasted to improve.
• Coaches must actively monitor players for signs of discomfort or distress.
• At-risk individuals are strongly encouraged not to participate.

Planning & Communication Requirements

• By 4:00 PM, both coaches must confirm whether they can field a team, allowing time to coordinate umpire assignments.
• By 3:00 PM, if forecasts show AQHI is not expected to improve, the league may proactively cancel games, especially for teams traveling to Moose Jaw or other out-of-town locations.

Extreme Risk (AQHI 15 and above)

• All baseball activities will be cancelled by the League.
• No games or practices will proceed under any circumstances.

Additional Notes

• Final decisions may be made up until game time to reflect real-time AQHI and weather conditions.  Please plan to play your game as scheduled unless notified otherwise.
• Coaches and families always have the discretion to hold a player out if they believe conditions are unsafe.
• ​​If AQHI levels rise significantly during a game, we will treat the situation similar to inclement weather. If the game is called due to deteriorating air quality, and at least 3.5 innings have been completed with the home team ahead (or 4 full innings if the visiting team is leading), the game will be considered official and the result will stand. If these minimum innings have not been reached, the game will be suspended and rescheduled if possible. If rescheduling is not possible, the game will be marked complete with the score at the time the game was called (for playoffs only)
• https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/healthmessage_e.html

Disclaimer

• North Regina Little League monitors air quality and provides guidance based on available data to help inform decisions around play. However, conditions may change rapidly and may not be uniformly experienced across our park or city. Participation in practices or games during poor air quality conditions is voluntary.
• Players, coaches, umpires, and spectators assume all risks associated with outdoor participation and North Regina Little League assumes no liability for any health-related issues that may arise as a result.

Monitoring Tools

North Regina Little League uses the PurpleAir network for real-time, hyperlocal AQHI tracking.
Our standard sensor for decision-making is located in Lakeridge, which provides the most relevant data for our ballpark area.
You can monitor current air quality readings at:
🔗 https://map.purpleair.com

Playing in a Canadian Little League Championship is a dream for many children. Often players
will join a little league later in their baseball career in order to have an opportunity to play in a
national championship. Although we encourage this, we also want to protect the loyal players
who have played Little League all the way through. With this in mind, the following policy is in
effect immediately for the formation of all All-Star teams.

• 80% of the team must be players who have played Little League the season prior. This
  includes North Regina, Kiwanis and Moose Jaw Little League. This also includes
  players who are new to Regina or new to baseball.
• 20% of the team may be players who played for a different baseball league the
  season prior, up to a maximum of 3 players. Board approval is required to increase
  this maximum.

Rosters for tournament play are as follows:
▪ Minor|Major|Intermediate|Junior – min is 12 players, max is 14 players
▪ Senior – min is 12 players, max is 16 players

Coaches must coach at North Regina for two consecutive years in order to head coach
an All-Star Team. Board approval is required to waive this requirement.