News and Announcements
DBB, Inc. Adds Umpire Documents
May 23, 2023
IMPORTANT – Great Resource: The umpire documents were all updated: UMPIRE DOCUMENTS.
DBB announces the launch of its rebranded national website. Visit: NEW NATIONAL WEBSITE to view the new website. You might wish to bookmark the new website for easier access.
The link to the franchise website remains the same. Click FRANCHISE HERE
Please call on us if we can be of service! We hope you have a great 2023 season.
DBB INC.
The document 2023_DBB_UMPIRE_MANUAL_-_Revised_5-25-2023.pdf was attached to this post.
2023 National Umpire Page - Umpire Registration Now Available
The National Umpire Coordinators will oversee the National Umpire Program to include: administration, communication, registration of umpires, umpire program oversight and all umpire assignments for the five World Series events. Any umpire that works a DBB Boys/15U/Dixie Majors division game is required to be registered through the national umpire program. Included below is an attachment that has a complete listing of the state umpire-in-chiefs. For the purpose of completing registration, we have a link that will direct you to the individual states umpire registration platform. We are prepared to assist our DBB registered umpires. If you have any questions, please contact us!
STEVE GAVIN – UMPIRE COORDINATOR
2023 COMMUNICATIONS
2187 Wood Trace Drive
Warrenville, South Carolina 29851
803-215-3249 ©
sgavin33@aol.com
BILLY HERRIN – UMPIRE COORDINATOR
2023 ADMINISTRATION
232 Horton Gap Road
Attalla, Alabama 35954
256-295-8030 ©
herrin@yahoo.com
Click below for link to : "2023 Umpire Registration Site
https://www.dbbusa.org/Articles/Additional_Features/2023_Umpires.htm
2023 National Umpire Program News!
Message from the National Umpire Coordinators
Welcome to our official Boys and Majors Umpire Website!
Click Here for link to : “2023 Online Umpire Registration Site Webpage”:https://www.dbbusa.org/Articles/Additional_Features/2023_Umpires.htm
Online registration is required and it is mandatory that all umpires affiliated with DBB Boys/Majors be registered with the National Program. What this means is, when an umpire walks on the baseball field, he shall be registered from day one. There are no exceptions. This will require the watchful eye of every State and District Director and every State and District UIC to ensure this rule is followed.
The umpire is one of the best resources for PR that any program could ask for.It is our goal to have the best youth baseball program with the best trained umpires. Make us proud!
More information will be added to this page!The document 2023_DBB_Promotional_Materials.pdf was attached to this post.
Smitty Umpire Apparel - Dixie Store
We have our own official supplier for Boys/Majors Umpire apparel. Just click on the link below, go to the Online DBB Store and you can order shirts and hats with the OFFICIAL logo already on them.
Visit our store here: DBB – Smitty Umpire Apparel StoreThe document 2023_Benefits_of_DBB.pdf was attached to this post.
2023 Rules Corner
2022-2023 APPROVED RULE CHANGES
January 1, 2022
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
0.21DB DBB Boys tournament rosters may include up to fifteen (15) players of eligible league age. After the tournament begins, a player may be replaced for a legitimate reason only. The team’s league president must send a letter for approval showing why the player was replaced, to the State Director with a copy to the District Director. A copy of this letter must accompany the team’s credentials throughout tournament play. Only fifteen (15) players, and four (4) coaches, shall be permitted on the field or bench. Only two (2) coaches shall be allowed on the playing field at any time during the game. (Under this rule no mascots, animals or human, will be permitted on the field or bench.)
Note: Restated on Page 40 of the 2022-2023 Official DBB Rulebook – Rule 12:11 DB
1:09(b) The BSN-MACGREGOR #78 is the “Official DBB Tournament Baseball” and must be used for all levels of tournament competition.
1:11 (DB , 15U Division) Managers and coaches in Jr. Boys, Boys and 15U may opt to wear khaki shorts (knee-length) or long pants and must wear a matching jersey with or without a number. Apparel for manager and all coaches must match.
1.11 (DM ONLY) Managers and coaches in Pre-Majors and Majors divisions must wear a complete baseball uniform to include a matching jersey with or without a number.
DBB is a Pitch Smart Full Compliance organization!
Note: Information above is only an abbreviated version of the significant rule changes as approved by the Board of Directors. Please refer to the Official Rulebook for complete details related to all DBB rules, including editorial changes. 2022 Official Rulebook can be found in the attachment below :
The document 2022-23_Official_DBB_Rulebook.pdf was attached to this post.
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