a.
No appeals! Umpires will call
what he/she sees. If the umpire does not
see it, it cannot be called.
b. 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.
c. ONLY THE MANAGERS MAY HAVE A DAILOGE WITH THE UMPIRES. COACHES AND SPECTATORS MAY NOT QUESTION THE UMPIRE (TECHINACL OR NOT). See last rule for offense guidelines.
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 regular season 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 10U team to fill in for missing
players.
d.
A team may use up to 3 girls from the 8U division to play if they know
they will be short players.
e.
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.
f.
If using a call-up, they cannot start the game ahead of a regular
roster player. They will bat last. 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.
g.
A player may only be borrowed with the permission of her manager. If an 8U game conflicts with 10U game, the
player must play her regular (8U) game.
h.
Only community “Rostered” softball players can be called up to field a
team.
a.
The pitcher may 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 not 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, and
there is a stoppage of play, tiebreaker rules (see bottom of page) apply.
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.
When six (6) runs are scored in the offensive team’s half of the
inning, the offensive team automatically takes the field regardless of the
number of outs. The inning shall not end
however until play has been stopped and all runs resulting from that play shall
be counted. Example: the offensive team has scored five (5) runs
in the current inning and the bases are loaded.
The batter, after hitting the ball, stops at second base. When the play has ended all the base runners
have crossed the plate. The three runs
count and the team will be entitled to eight (8) runs in that inning.
p.
The six run rule is waived in the last inning.
q.
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.
r.
The Blood Rule will also be in effect during the game.
s. All teams are required to play 100% of their poll games in order to qualify for the championship game. If you forfeit a game (no play), you will be dropped from the championship and the next team in like will take your place.
a.
Once the tournament begins, games may only be rescheduled due to
inclement weather and/or with the consent of the tournament staff. 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.
b. The tournament committee will settle any disputes or conflicts.
8.
Players, coaches, managers, umpires and all spectators
have an obligation to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times
during and after a game.
Managers are responsible for the conduct of their team, and their fans.
No negative comments about opposing teams, harassing of umpires or opposing
team fans will be tolerated.
1st offense: Team
warning.
2nd offense:
Individuals will be asked to leave or be removed from the park.
3rd offense: Team
forfeits the game.