RULES & REGULATIONS

Big barrel or regular barrel are ok. Any bat sold in stores from 2018 to today are legal in the league

6U-12U: Metal/Composite bat = All bats must have branding, label or stamp proving BPH 1.15. USA Bat, BBCOR

High School - Metal/Composite bat = All bats must have branding, labeling or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. USA Bat, BBCOR. High school -3drop.
1.1: Fan, Coach and Player Conduct Penalty - Unsportsmanlike conduct will be determined at the discretion of each umpire. Once that decision has been made the umpire can issue one team warning. If the behavior continues, whether from the same person or others on the same team, then an OUT will be called. If the team is currently batting, WHOEVER IS AT THE PLATE IS OUT. That player is not allowed to bat and is out and must return to the dugout and the batting order does not change. If the team is on defense and poor sportsmanship is called after their first warning, the OUT will be assessed to whoever leads off the next inning in the original batting order. That batter is OUT and is not allowed to bat and batting order does not change. This rule has been implemented so that we can maintain a good
playing environment for everyone involved. Coach, fan and player outbursts are taken very seriously, and
unsportsmanlike conduct could now directly impact the outcome of a game. Those that have chosen to behave in that manner, will be held accountable to the coaches, players and other fans.

1.2: For all age levels players, parents, or fans cannot make noises meant to distract or intimate these young players. For example, any player chanting or yelling swing or screaming as a pitcher releases the ball will be given one warning and then will be ejected. This is a PLAYER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE.

1.3: NO OUTSIDE NOISE MAKERS such as cow bells, horns, whistles, speakers or anything similar. Cheering & clapping are the ways to support the team and show good sportsmanship.
2.1 A team shall be limited to four (3) non-players (coaches, bat boy/girls, etc.) inside the fence.

2.2 While on offense, only two coaches may be outside of the dugout fence.

2.3 While on offense, only the batter and the on-deck batter shall be outside of the dugout fence. The on-deck batter shall stay within the vicinity of his dugout gate. Players are not permitted to warm up in the opposing teams on deck circle.

2.4 While on defense there may be 2 coaches on the field of play assisting the players in the infield and the outfield.

2.5 A bat boy/girl may leave the dugout fence to retrieve a bat after all playing action is completed. All bat boys/girls must have a helmet with two ear flaps.

2.6 All batters must wear full - service helmets with two ear flaps.

2.7 We are playing with the same rules as USSSA.

2.8 A player participating in the game shall not wear jewelry. The umpire shall ask the player to remove the jewelry. Play shall not continue until the jewelry is removed or the player is replaced. This is not an ejection. Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are not considered jewelry. If worn, they must be taped to the body so as to remain visible.

2.9 Shoes with metal cleats may not be worn by players. Keep all equipment in your dugout.

2.10 The use of cell phones shall not be permitted inside of the fence by players, non -players or umpires.

2.11 The pitching coach during rotations will maintain the pass balls by securing in the pitching bucket and hitting coaches will maintain bats off the field of play.
2.1 A team shall be limited to four (4) non-players (coaches, bat boy/girls, etc.) inside the fence.

2.2 While on offense, only two coaches may be outside of the dugout fence.

2.3 While on offense, only the batter and the on deck batter shall be outside of the dugout fence. The on deck batter shall stay within the vicinity of his dugout gate. Players are not permitted to warm up in the opposing teams on deck circle.

2.4 While on defense, for 6 U there may be 2 coaches on the field of play assisting the players. Only one coach on the field for 7 under games. 8 & 9 U no coaches can be on the field.

2.5 A bat boy/girl may leave the dugout fence to retrieve a bat after all playing action is completed. All bat boys/girls must have a helmet with two ear flaps.

2.6 All batters must wear full service helmets with two ear flaps.

2.7 We are playing with the same rules as USSSA, Nations, Cy-fair, and Spring Klein tournament play for bats. A player can use a big barrel bat other than the new bat rule posted Jan 1 , 2011.

2.8 A player participating in the game shall not wear jewelry. The umpire shall ask the player to remove the jewelry. Play shall not continue until the jewelry is removed or the player is replaced. This is not an ejection. Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are not considered jewelry. If worn, they must be taped to the body so as to remain visible.

2.9 Shoes with metal cleats may not be worn by players. Keep all equipment in your dugout.

2.10 The use of cell phones shall not be permitted inside of the fence by players, non players or umpires.

2.11 No speakers no walk up music is allowed at any baseball field or game. This is for obvious reasons which include Sportsmanship & distracting other teams playing at the park.

2.12 No sunflower seeds or gum on the turf fields
3.1. A legal slide can be either feet first or headfirst. If a runner slides’ feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground. If a runner slides, he must slide within reach of the base with either a hand or a foot without going past the base.

3.2 On a force play if the runner slides, it must be on the ground in a direct line between the two bases, stopping at the base The runner may slide or run in a direction away from the fielder to avoid making contact or altering the play of the fielder.

3.3 No player shall initiate malicious contact. The question of what is malicious is umpire judgment.

3.4 On a force play an illegal slide causes both the runner and the batter-runner to be called out and all other runners to return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch.

3.5 Malicious contact shall be grounds for ejection.

3.6 Runners are never required to slide, but if a runner elects to slide the slide must be legal.

3.7 To prevent contact, if the fielder has the ball or his receiving of the ball is immanent, the runner has the following choices:
A) Slide
B) Go back
C) Go around
D) Give up

3.8 If contact results due to the runner failing to do one of the above, the runner shall be declared out. The player can’t run directly into the fielder.

3.9 If a defensive player is obstructing the runner (judgment call by the umpire), contact by the runner is not illegal unless malicious.
4.1 "NO Drop-dead time" - the Umpires clock is the official timekeeper. Rookies time limit is one hour and fifteen minutes & all other divisions 1 hour 40 min for kid pitch or (6) innings whichever comes first. In the event of a tie, the game will end as a tie. A new inning starts after the final out of the last inning. An inning in progress when playing time expires will be completed if the completion of that inning could affect the outcome of the game. No new inning will start after the time limit has expired.

4.2 The umpires are the sole judge of time. During the season ending tournament, a winner will be determined. An inning ends when the last out is recorded in a home half of the inning.

4.3 Playoff extra innings. If a game goes into extra innings the rules are the same EXCEPT there are UNLIMITED runs in the extra inning. No 3run rule.

4.4 ALL COACHES AT THE PLATE MEETING NEED TO ASK THE START TIME AND MAKE SURE YOUR BOOKKEEPER WRITES IT DOWN IN THE BOOK, IMPORTANT CONFIRM THIS WITH THE UMPIRE.
Rosters are maxed at 4 players per team

1. 40 ft bases

2. BATTING ORDER: All teams will roster bat. If a batter becomes disabled during the game and cannot bat, it's not an out. In the playoffs this scenario will be an out.

3. DEFENSE: Will consist of (4) players in the outfield, infield, pitching in a rotation and hitters. The pitcher(s) will be placed to the side of Coach pitcher, within (10) feet of the rubber. The pitcher may not be in front of the Coach pitcher. RUNS PER INNING: (3) runs per inning.

4. CONTACT RULE: All defensive players must not be in the base path. Interference will be called. Players MAY NOT use excessive force when sliding into a plate. The umpire will determine and may call the player out.

5. DEAD BALL: Time will be called by the HOME PLATE UMPIRE when no runner is advancing.

6. PITCHER: the pitcher may stand on the cut of the grass on the mound. Rookies mound is 35 feet.

7. BATTER: All batters will wear a batting helmet when on the field of play.

8. COURTESY RUNNER: Will not be allowed unless an injury has occurred.

9. HOMEPLATE OUTS: All plays at home will be determined if the ball beats the runner before they cross the home plate line and hits the Homeplate target.
Rosters are maxed at 4 players

A1. 60 ft bases

A2. BATTING ORDER: All teams will roster bat. If a batter becomes disabled during the game and cannot bat, it's not an out. In the playoffs this scenario will be an out.

A3. DEFENSE: Will consist of (4) players in the outfield, infield, pitching in a rotation and hitters. The pitcher(s) will be placed on the pitching rubber and will feed the pitching machine. RUNS PER INNING: (3) runs per inning or 3 outs.

A4. CONTACT RULE: all defensive players must not be in the base path. Interference will be called. Players MAY NOT use excessive force when sliding into a plate. The umpire will determine and may call the player out.

A5. DEAD BALL: Time will be called by the HOME PLATE UMPIRE when no runner is advancing.

A6. PITCHER: the pitcher will stand on the pitching rubber and feed the ball into the pitching machine. Mound is 43 feet.

A7. BATTER: All batters will wear a batting helmet when on the field of play.

A8. COURTESY RUNNER: Will not be allowed unless an injury has occurred.

A9. HOMEPLATE OUTS: All plays at home will be determined if the ball beats the runner before they cross the home plate line and hits the Homeplate target.

A10. INFIELD FLY: Will NOT be in effect

A11. FREE SUBSTITUTION: Will be in effect. Players can play any position in different innings.

A12. BUNTING: Will be allowed, however NO slash bunting.

A13. STEALING: Will Not be permitted. Closed bases and can shuffle off (secondary lead) once ball come out of pitching machine.

A14. BATTER IS OUT: After three strikes and 2 coach pitch balls. After 3 strikes the batter will get 2 coach pitches and if the batter is unsuccessful after 5 total pitches they are officially out. In the event of a foul on the last pitch they can keep swinging until a strikeout or hit.

A15. COACHES: On offense a first base and third base coach will be allowed on the field. On defense, 2 coaches on the field for Single A and Double AA usually one for infield and another for outfield outside the field of play.

A16. BASE AWARDS: All over thrown balls are live unless the ball leaves the field of play. Either way at SINGLE A and DOUBLE AA it is one base on the overthrow. NO batter will be awarded a base for a hit by pitch during coach pitch.

A17. THERE IS NO RUN RULE

A18 Umpires: (1)-umpire per game.

A19. LINEUPS: (1) copy to score box and to opposing coach (10) minutes before game time. First initial, last name and number are required.

A20. TOBACCO: Use is prohibited.

A21. OTHER: Refer to the Officials Base Ball Rules (USSSA) for situations not covered here.

A22. ALL calls are final and cannot be APPEALED.

A23. Home team will occupy the 3rd base dugout.

A24. A fair ball hitting a coach pitcher will be declared a foul ball.

A25. Normal MLB baseball rules are in effect of the game. Such as foul balls, outs, runs etc.
AA1 Same rules as the Single A with a few modifications for kid pitching

AA2 KID PITCH: pitchers will pitch one batter and rotate. Coaches should maintain a pitch count and rotation line up cards to ensure proper pitching rotations throughout the game.

AA3 Pitching mound rubber is 46 feet to back end of the Homeplate.

AA4 Pitchers will be warned on first balk as learning opportunity then after warning it will be called and runners will advance accordingly.

AA5 Stealing is allowed and secondary leads can be taken when ball leaves the pitchers hand.
AAA1 Pitching mound is 50' from the rubber to the plate.

AAA2 Bases are 70ft.

AAA3 5 runs or 3 out rule.

AAA4 An over thrown ball at a base is a live ball and runners can advance at will.
We play by high school rules (FHSAA).