Mission Statement
Santa Anita Little League (SALL) is dedicated to supporting the development of life skills and personal character in the youth of our community through the enjoyment of the sport of baseball.

Core Objectives
To provide a healthy athletic environment in which our players can develop an appreciation for physical conditioning, healthy life choices and the skills to compete in baseball.

Core Values
SALL is charged with providing every day examples of the values upon which Little League was built: Character, Courage, and Loyalty.

Hello SALL Families!

I want to welcome you all to our 2026 Spring Season. As we look ahead to our kids getting back on to our fields, seeing their friends, and having fun I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for the incredible support we have in this community. We are very excited to get our season underway and we’re looking forward to seeing you come and support your players! Our Opening Day and the official start of games for the 2026 Spring Season is on February 21st.

I'd also like to take a moment to thank our volunteers. As the President of SALL, I am amazed at the dedication and selfless support our parents and families provide our league. We have had record breaking registration numbers these past few years and 2026 looks to be the biggest season yet. To support over 550 players, more than 140 coaches, more than 45 teams, and more than a thousand parents and fans, it takes a lot of work. We are an all-volunteer league. We put our time into this because we love it, our kids love it, and it makes a difference in our community.

Our volunteers are the reason everyone wants to play at SALL. It's part of our culture. It takes work to run a snack-shack (or two!). It takes work to ensure our players are fully uniformed before Opening Day. It takes workdays and volunteers to get our fields conditioned and ready for the season. It takes extra effort to run programs to train student umpires, coordinate scorekeepers, announcers, and umpires. It takes work to ensure we have enough equipment for each season. Game schedules, practice schedules, coach coordination and training, clinics and workshops all require an investment of time but it's worth it because at the end of the day, we get to experience and share the joy with our kids on the field. It's a moment in our lives we will remember forever and so will our players. 

If you have any questions or want to volunteer, please email us at [email protected].

David D’Alvarez

Pledge
I trust in God
I love my country
And will respect its laws
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best

The Little League Parent and Volunteer Pledge
I will teach all children to play fair and do their best
I will positively support all managers, coaches and players
I will respect the decisions of the umpires
I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game

SALL Heat Safety Policy

Purpose
Santa Anita Little League is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, coaches, volunteers, and spectators. Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. While Little League does provide heat guidelines as part of their Safety Plan, Santa Anita Little League has opted to create this policy which enforces stricter guidelines at lower heat thresholds. This policy establishes clear guidelines for cancelling or modifying games and practices during periods of excessive heat.

Policy
1.    Temperature Threshold
•    All practices and games will be cancelled when the temperature reaches 98°F or higher according to AccuWeather for Arcadia, California.
•    The League will use AccuWeather’s reported real-time temperature at the scheduled start time of the event to make determinations.
2.    Heat Monitoring
•    The League Safety Officer or a designated Board Member will monitor AccuWeather throughout the day.
•    Decisions will be communicated to managers, coaches, and families no later than two hours before the scheduled start time.
3.    Hydration & Safety Guidelines (for temperatures between 95°F - 98°F)
•    Encourage frequent water breaks every 15–20 minutes.
•    Players may not be denied access to water or shade at any time.
•    Coaches should watch for signs of heat-related illness (e.g., dizziness, nausea, excessive fatigue, confusion).
•    Parents are encouraged to provide cooling towels, hats, sunscreen, and plenty of water.
4.    Exceptions & Rescheduling
•    Games and practices cancelled due to excessive heat will be rescheduled at the discretion of the League Scheduler, subject to field availability.
•    If a game may be delayed without impacting a later game, that option can be utilized.
•    No team or player will be penalized for cancellations related to this policy.
5.    Enforcement
•    All managers and coaches are responsible for enforcing this policy at every game and practice.
•    Any violations should be reported to the League President or Safety Officer immediately.

Effective Date
This policy is effective immediately and will remain in force for the duration of the Santa Anita Little League fall season.

As a SALL parent/family member, I WILL:

• Remember that children participate to have fun
• Be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship
• Teach my child to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence
• Demand that my child treats coaches, officials, and other players with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or ability
• Teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning
• Praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard
• Promote the emotional and physical well being of athletes ahead of my personal desire to win
• Respect the officials and their authority during games

As a SALL parent/family member, I WILL NOT:

• Force my child to participate
• Engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent
• Boo, taunt, refuse to shake hands, or use profane language
• Encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of athletes
• Ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a game
• Use drugs, tobacco, or alcohol at any league event
• Coach my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am a coach.

Juniors
Juniors follows the Green Book rules.  
Games are 7 innings
No new inning will be started after 2:30. 
Ties will be played out, regardless of time
For first half of season, pitchers get one warning on balks. In the second half, balks are called with no warning issues per the Green Book.

Majors
Majors follows the Green Book rules.
On a dropped third strike, the runner may attempt to steal 1st on a dropped third strike per the Green Book.
Infield fly rule is in effect.  

Minors
We have a 5 run limit each inning.
For innings started after 1:20 the innings are open, no run limit.
Ump makes the call when an inning is "open" and declares it to both teams.
There will be no new inning started after 1:45, even if game is tied.
A new inning starts when the 3rd out is recorded from the bottom of the inning.
Infield fly rule is not in effect.
Per the Green Book, pinch runners are not allowed. If a player is injured where he or she cannot run for themselves, that runner must come out of the game.
In all other aspects, Minors follows the Green Book rules.