General Rules

1.     Each team will supply two new baseballs at the start of each game.  Home team is responsible to pay umpire.

2.     Games will be 6 innings long, time permitting.  If game is tied after 6 innings, extra innings can be played to determine winner, time permitting. If no time is permitted the game will end in a tie and points will be split.

            Anderson Field:

a.     Mon-Thur. Game 1 will start at 5:30 pm, No inning will start after 7:35 pm drop dead time 7:45 pm.

Game 2 will start at 8:00 pm, No inning will start after 10:15 pm drop dead time 10:30 pm.

b.     Fri: Game 1 will start at 5:30 pm, No inning will start after 7:50 pm drop dead time 8:00 pm.

                        Game 2 will start at 8:15 pm, No inning will start after 10:30 pm drop dead time 10:45 pm.

c.      Sat: Late games will have a drop dead time of 10:45 pm.

*NOTE if a game is not completed by the drop dead time then the game will revert back to the last completed inning.

3.     Speed up rule for catchers…If the catcher is on base when there are two outs, the last batted out will pinch run for the catcher so that they can get their catcher’s gear on in preparation for the next inning.

4.     Unlimited substitutions on the field. 

5.     Any player coming late will enter the bottom of the batting order and no inning is considered too late except the last inning.

6.     If a player is injured and cannot play, their position in the batting order will be passed over without being recorded as an out.  The player may return to the game after sitting out a ½ inning.

7.     Four coaches allowed in the dugout. Only adult coaches are allowed to coach first and third base.

8.     Each player must play at least 2 innings in the field and the goal is for all kids to play at least half of the game in the field.

9.     The decision as to whether to play a game in inclement weather must be mutually agreed by both team’s managers.  The home team manager must call the Major League president and the chief umpire for any cancelled games. A field operations officer also has the right to call a game and may overrule team managers.

10.  Once the game begins the decision to stop play because of inclement weather or any other safety issue lies in the hands of the head umpire or a field operations officer.

a.     If a game is called after “One Complete Inning” is played the game will resume at that point of the game at a later date. All records including pitch count will be used.

11.  Respect all umpires decisions and set the proper example for your team.  Ensure your players and your fans exhibit appropriate behavior.  The umpire has the right to remove coaches, players, and fans from the game.

12.  If a player curses or throws any part of their equipment they will be subject to ejection or suspension.

13.  Uniforms must be worn and no shorts are permitted.

14.  Catchers must wear a cup

15.  Both team coaching staffs will be responsible for field preparation and closing if they are the last game of the night. Home team is responsible for scheduling one parent to work the snack stand for their game. If the snack stand is not staffed the game will not start. The snack stand is important and helps to keep our program running.

1.      Any player on a league roster may pitch (except for pool players). There is no limit on the number of pitchers used in a game.

2.      It is the mangers responsibility to report ineligible pitchers during the ground rules of each game.

3.      Pitchers will be held to a pitch count. We will follow the Little League rules, which are spelled out in the

Green book. Refer to page 39  V1 Pitching (C)             

4.      Pitch counts goes by age and are as follows:

·         9-10                      75 pitches per day

·        11-12                     85 pitches per day

5.      When the pitcher meets the pitch count limit, he/she may continue the batter they are currently facing until that batter is out or reaches a base safely. The pitcher may remain in the game at another position.

6.      All pitchers age 14 and younger must adhere to the following rest requirements:

Green book. Refer to page 39-40  V1 Pitching (D)      

·        66 pitches or more in a day four calendar days of rest must be observed.

·        51-65 pitches in a day three calendar days rest must be observed.

·        36-50 pitches in a day two calendar days rest must be observed.

·        21-35 pitches in a day one calendar days rest must be observed

·        1-20 pitches in a day no calendar day of rest is needed.

NOTE * A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of the day.  Per LL rule, a catcher may not pitch if they caught in 4 innings during the game.  Local rule - pitches thrown during travel baseball games are the same as pitches thrown during a little league game and count toward the rest requirements above. (added 5/18)

7.      Once a pitcher is removed from the mound, they cannot return to pitch for the duration of the game.

8.      Each team’s scorekeeper will use a counter to keep the pitch count. The scorers will meet after each 1/2 inning to verify the count.  Any discrepancies will be settled by the managers.

9.      A pitcher will be removed if 3 players in one inning or 5 batters in total are hit by a pitch.

10.    A manager or coach is permitted to visit with the pitcher 2 times in the same inning or 3 times total in a game. The 3rd time in the inning or the 4th time in the game the pitcher needs to be removed.

1.     Unlimited stealing is allowed.

2.     Runners cannot leave the base until the ball passes the batter. Each player will be given a warning and will be sent back to the base. After the warning the player will be called out for any repeat during the game.

3.     Once a runner makes a move to go back to the base they came from on a lead or steal they are committed to that base and cannot make a second attempt to steal until the next pitch. (Umpire Discretion) 

4.     Play is stopped and runners may not advance when the ball is thrown back to the pitcher, provided the pitcher is on the Rubber.

1.     Roster batting will be used. All players will be in the batting lineup, even when not playing the field.   

2.     A game will end early when the lead of the game is 10 or more runs and the visiting team has completed 4 innings.

3.     Base runners must avoid collisions with members of the defensive team, either by avoiding the defensive player or sliding. Sliding is of course preferred and what should be taught to the kids.

4.     Base Runners MUST AVOID contact or slide into home plate if there is a play at the plate. (umpire’s discretion)

5.     No head first sliding is allowed except when diving back to a base.

6.     No hurdling or jumping over a defensive player is allowed at any base and will be called an automatic out.

7.     Drop 3rd strike is in affect when first base is unoccupied or when there is two outs.