Extreme Heat Policy

  • When the heat index is in the Extreme Danger (red) category, games and warmups will be suspended.
  • When the heat index is in the Danger (orange) category, we will take a 5-minute break at the end of the 2nd and 4th innings.
  • We will resume game activities only when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
  • We will use NOAA temperature, relative humidity, and heat index readings from the nearest available location. For Freedom Park in Leesburg, that is the weather station at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO).

Players, coaches, managers, umpires, and volunteers are encouraged (and should be reminded) to stay hydrated. We ask that everyone be vigilant. Fans should make sure family, friends, and neighbors in the stands are hydrating. Coaches should watch the players and other coaches. If anyone feels ill or sees someone showing signs of heat illness (no sweating, hot flushed skin), please alert tournament volunteers immediately.

Extreme heat conditions also tend to bring in thunderstorms, especially in the late afternoon and evening. District 16 follows the Loudoun County and Little League guidelines regarding lightning. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, umpires will immediately suspend play for 30 minutes. Any additional lightning or thunder will reset the clock to 30 minutes. Players are to return to their cars and remain there until play can be resumed or the game is called.

Welcome to Virginia District 16 Little League, serving baseball and softball players in Loudoun and Fauquier counties. Central Loudoun, Dulles, Greater Fauquier, Loudoun South, Lower Loudoun, and Upper Loudoun Little Leagues welcome you.

The District coordinates efforts between, among, and within each of the leagues. Its most visible function is to oversee and conduct the All Star tournaments.

Another important function of the District is to see that the rules, regulations, and spirit of Little League is administered and enforced throughout the leagues that are within the jurisdiction of the District. The District is not here to run each league; it is here to assist each league in running their affairs. It is also obliged to ensure that Little League International’s standards and vision for the Little League program are adhered to in each league, from safety, to the selection of All Stars, to the drafting of teams, to the election of board members and officers.

Little League® believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

Little League® Mission Statement

Leesburg, Virginia

Ryan Allen

allen.ryan24@gmail.com

Ashburn, Virginia

Stephen Fung

sfung@dulleslittleleague.org

Warrenton, Virginia

Rose Spring

president@gfbll.com

South Riding, Virginia

Brian Triplett

lsll.president@gmail.com

Sterling, Virginia

Pat Ward

president@llbaseball.org

Purcellville, Virginia

Brandon Bonnette

president@ulll.org

da@vadist16.org, 703.608.1895

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phemst@gmail.com

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