- Play must be immediately stopped to announce a protest
- Must be announced before the next pitch
- Protest must be declared to both the umpires & opposing coaching staff
- Must then call the appropriate NEAAU contact immediately to resolve the protest before resuming the game.
- Only decisions involving the misinterpretation or misapplication of a rule, as well as player eligibility may be protested
- No protest shall be allowed in matters involving solely the umpire’s judgment
- NO ruling will be made if the proper protest procedure is not followed
- Protests regarding an ejected player or coach will not be allowed
- All decisions of the protest committee shall be final
Rhode Island/Connecticut Contacts
All Age Groups – Mike Giard, 401-391-1648
Massachusetts Contact
All Age Groups - Todd Skovron, 401-757-1857