C.V.C 2008 -FINAL
GIRLS 12U RULES
a.
Umpires will be given a 15-minute grace period after the scheduled
start time, after which a volunteer agreed upon by both teams will be
used. Suggest using a volunteer from
each team and alternate behind the plate and in the field. If an umpire does show up have him or her take over
at that time.
b.
No appeals! Umpires will call
what he/she sees. If the umpire does not
see it, it cannot be called.
c. No umpire shall be younger than fourteen (14) years old as of April 30 of the current year unless he/she is a trained “patch” umpire.
d.
Ground rules will be discussed before the start of the game in the
presence of the umpire. Ground rules
must stay consistent.
a.
All CVC roster rules apply.
b.
Each team must have at least nine (9) players to start or continue a
game. If at any time this rule is not
met, the game is over and the team with enough players to play, nine (9) or
more wins.
c.
There will be no borrowing from another 12U team to fill in for missing
players.
d.
A team may use up to 3 girls from the 10U division to play if they know
they will be short players.
e.
Borrowing players from a 10U fast pitch team is permitted as long as
that team is in the C.V.C. and there are no slow pitch teams for that community
at the 10U level.
f.
A call-up must wear her team uniform and the opposing manager must be
notified prior to the game that call-ups are being used.
g.
If using a call-up, they cannot start the game ahead of a regular
roster player. They may be substituted
(after the start of the game) along with any other roster players and must
adhere to all other playing time rules.
h.
A player may only be borrowed with the permission of her manager. If a 10U game conflicts with 12U game, the
player must play her regular (10U) game.
i.
Only C.V.C. “Rostered” softball players can be called up to field a
team.
a.
The pitcher must wear a chest protection device while in the field.
b.
Hats or visors are not mandatory.
c.
No jewelry, casts or splints can be worn at any time on the field.
d.
An 11-inch ball will be used.
C.V.C. approved: Flight restricted Dudley GWSP11 red or white stitch.
e.
Batting helmets must be worn while batting and running the bases. All helmets must be equipped with a facemask
and chin strap.
f.
Catchers must wear a chest protector, facemask, and a catcher’s helmet.
g.
Base distance will be sixty (60) feet.
The distance from the back of home plate to second base is (84’ 10 ¼ “).
h.
Only bats on the current ASA approved may be used.
i.
No metal spikes.
a.
Pitching will be forty (40) feet.
b.
Arc of the pitch will be six (6) to twelve (12) feet from the ground.
c.
The pitcher must begin with one foot on the pitching rubber or it will
be declared a no pitch.
a. Only the umpire may call stoppage of play. Again, all calls by the umpire are final.
a.
Each girl will field at least two (2) innings, unless an injury occurs.
b.
This age group will use the infield fly rule.
c.
This age group will play seven (7) innings.
d.
Each player not in a starting position will be listed as an E. P. (free
substitution).
e.
Runners must make every effort to slide or avoid contact while running
the bases. Any flagrant fouls or
unnecessary contact could result in an out and ejection from the game.
f.
A game stopped after four and a half (4 ½) innings because of rain or
lighting is a complete game. The team
ahead shall be declared the winner. If
the game is tied after 4 ½ innings, a complete game has to be replayed.
g.
No new inning shall start fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of
the next scheduled game. The team ahead
after the last full inning is declared the winner.
h.
If a game is stopped for any reason before completing 4 ½ innings, the
entire game has to be replayed.
i. This age group will bat the bench.
j.
The batter is not out if she hits a foul on the last strike.
k.
Teams will play ten (10) players in the field.
l.
There are no awards of first base due to the batter being hit by a
pitch.
m.
Runners on base cannot leave the base until the ball is hit. If they are off the base and the ball is not
hit (ball, swinging strike, or called strike) they will be called out.
n.
Any player throwing the bat will be warned along with the rest of the
players on that team. The next player
from that team to throw a bat will be called out, the play will be dead and the
runners will return to their bases.
o.
The ten (10) run rule is in effect after five (5) innings or four and a
half (4-½) innings if the home team is ahead.
p.
The Blood Rule will also be in effect during the game.
q.
The winning team is responsible for submitting the game card to the
league. Cards must be post marked within
one week of the date the game was played.
Failure to return a card within the allotted time will result in a fine
for each missing card.
r. All teams are required to play 100% of their scheduled games in order to qualify for the play-offs.
a.
The home team is responsible for rescheduling games.
b.
Once the season begins, games may only be rescheduled due to inclement
weather and/or with the consent of the opposing manager. Games ARE NOT to be rescheduled because of a
lack of certain players. Call-ups are an
option and must be used in order to keep the schedule.
c.
Procedures for rescheduling games:
i.
Contact the umpire association and notify them the game will not be
played.
ii.
Contact the manager of the opposing team.
iii.
Contact your team.
iv.
Contact your association’s scheduling representative to secure three
dates.
1.
Three different dates must
be offered and not simply alternate times on the same date.
2.
Dates offered cannot
conflict with previously scheduled games.
3.
Dates cannot conflict with a
team’s predetermined blackout or no-play dates.
4.
Compassion is recommended if
dates offered require a team to play too many consecutive games. Please keep the kids’ best interest in mind.
v.
Contact the opposing manager with the options. Note the home team is not obligated to offer
any additional dates. The opposing
manager is expected to choose from one of the three dates offered unless any of
the above rules are violated.
vi.
Contact the umpire association to secure an umpire for the new date.
vii.
Notify your team of the new date.
d. Games must be scheduled within two weeks of the original play date or the home team will forfeit the game.
e. The CVC board will settle any disputes or conflicts.