League Rules 2011

(These rules supersede any of the applicable NSA rules)

 

1.      Plate and mat are strikes.

2.      If the arc of the pitch does not reach the minimum height of 4 feet or exceeds the maximum height of 10 feet, it shall be declared verbally as "Illegal" by the umpire at any point after the pitch is released. If the batter does not swing at this pitch, it will be called a ball.

3.      Runner coming in for home must go for mat when possible unless it is being blocked.

4.      3 Home Run limit per game, all others are Inning Ending Outs.

5.      No stealing and no lead offs.

6.      10 run rule after 5 innings, 15 after 4 innings, 20 after 3 innings.

7.      Any balls that go under the outfield fence or roll past the fence without going over it are considered a Ground Rule Double.

8.      Foul Ball 3^rd Strike is an Out.

9.      Courtesy/Switch runners are allowed and is unlimited. The last person to make an out is the replacement runner.

10.  Games will have a max time limit of 1 hour. Start of game will be a 1-1 count (1 Ball 1 Strike). After 1 hour is up, the game becomes 1 pitch for the remainder of the game.

11.  Both teams of the first game on the field are responsible for field setup, and both teams of the last game are responsible for field tear down. Setup includes putting in bases. Tear down includes putting away bases and locking the building as well as cleaning up papers, garbage, debris, etc (including stands). Failure to do so will result in a $25.00 fine.

12. Umpire fees must be paid before games start ($20.00).

13.  Any team that forfeits a game is responsible for both teams umpire fees ($40.00).

14.  Umpire(s) have the right to eject players or teams at any time. Ejected player or team must leave the complex immediately, and will be considered suspended for the remainder of that game, and at least one additional game. All ejections must be reported to one of the league officers for review.

15.  No alcohol permitted in dugouts or in the playing field area. Violators will be ejected and suspended. (See Rule #14).

16.  The team that damaged the outfield fence must repair it immediately. Zip ties will be available in the storage room.

17.  Rosters / YMCA waivers must be turned into the Rec Center (Date to be determined each year). This will be done by the season opening tourney drawing. You are allowed to make two additions or changes to your roster before July 1^st. A league officer must approve any roster additions or changes before playing. If a roster addition or change is made,  your team's official roster (at the Rec Center) must be updated, and the copy at the fields updated.

18.  Only players that are listed on your official roster are allowed to play on your team (exception, see rule #19) unless approval is given by opposing team. If approval is given, then the game will count. The opposing team reserves the right to reject unofficial roster player additions (rejection must be made before the start of the game). Every team's official roster will be kept at the fields and made available to team managers. Managers have the right to question and/or ID members of the opposing team if the manager believes a player to be illegal. If a team is caught trying to play illegal players, the team may be suspended from the league.

19.  To avoid forfeits and with the opposing team manager's approval, you are allowed to pick up one player to form a team of nine. This player cannot be listed on any of the team rosters in the league and must sign the roster before he or she steps onto the field (insurance purposes).

20.  Any misconduct by a team or a player, 1^st time is a warning, 2^nd time player(s) will be ejected for the year, 3^rd time the WHOLE team is terminated for the year.

21.  Metal spikes are allowed.

22. Respect and obey all laws at the complex.

23.  Rainouts will be called off by 10:30 A.M. on the day games are scheduled. League officers will make the decision.  If earlier games are canceled it does not necessarily mean that the later games will be canceled.

24.  No fast pitch bats(including Miken Intensity or any bat that is classified as a fast pitch bat by the manufacturer).  Women batters are the exception to this rule.

25. Score cards must be filled out after each game with signatures from each team managers / representative and the umpire. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of games in question.

26. Any incident/infraction that occurs during the game should be included on the card.

Rule changes/additions are indicated in bold.