Playing Regulations

• 8 players on the field constitute a legal game. (Note the exception for Mites.)
• Registered players from lower divisions are eligible to be picked up.

• All players on the game roster will be included in a team’s batting order.
• Unlimited position changes can be made with special rules governing pitchers.

Mites:

• Coach from the team batting will pitch innings one (1) and five (5) (open inning)which are three pitch innings (maximum of 3 pitches per batter including foul balls etc.)
• Player will pitch innings two (2), three (3) and four (4)as per current pitching rules (no maximum amount of pitches per batter).
• Three (3) outs as per current pitching rules ends the inning.
• Team will field a minimum of five (5) players to a maximum of ten (10) players. (refer to League Rule #1)

Squirts, Novice and Bantam Midget:

• 5 inning games: 3 innings or part of an inning maximum per pitcher.
• 7 inning games: 4 innings or part of an inning maximum per pitcher.
• The number of warm-up pitches is limited to 3-5.

• six runs maximum per inning (Note the exception for Mites.)
• the last inning will be an open inning allowing unlimited runs

• 15 runs after 3 complete innings
• 10 runs after 5 complete innings
• 25 runs at anytime

• 3 innings of a 5 inning game
• 4 innings of a 7 inning game

• Coaching 1 st and/or 3 rd will require the wearing of a batting helmet while on the field.

• League issued uniforms only with no alterations.
• Exposed jewelry such as wristwatches, bracelets, any type of earrings, neck chains, or any other items judged dangerous by the umpire, cannot be worn during the game. Medical alert bracelets and necklaces are not considered jewelry.

• All attempts must be made to ensure that players participate on an equal basis during a game and the course of the season. The same players must not sit out innings in every game.

• Provide a scorekeeper.
• Provide 2 game balls.
• Set up the playing field according to specifications (see Appendix I).
• Draw an 8-foot radius around the pitching rubber.
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• The winning team is responsible for notifying the League Statistician of the game results on the same evening that the game is played.
• In the event of a tie game, the home team calls in the score.
• If the League Statistician does not receive a score within 7 days of the played game, no points will be awarded in the standings.

• League cancellation: Announced on 100.5 EZ Rock (approx. 5pm) by U.I.C.
• Game cancellation: Umpire’s discretion.
• Team cancellation: Notify the U.I.C. as soon as possible. It is the canceling team’s responsibility to reschedule the game within 2 weeks of the original game date or points will be awarded to that team’s opponent as a default. Contact the Director of Fields and Scheduling for available times and playing fields.
• Rainouts: The home team is responsible for rescheduling within 2 weeks of the original game date or no points will be awarded for the game whatsoever. Contact the Director of Fields and Scheduling for available times and playing fields.

• All attempts should be made to complete the games. Players must be encouraged to hustle on and off the field to help ensure completion.
• To facilitate game completion, a player who will be catching the next inning and is currently on base with 2 outs or with 5 runs already scored in the inning, is to be replaced with a pinch runner (the batting team’s last out) so that the catcher may don the required equipment for the next inning.
• The plate umpire will make all attempts to start the open inning before the 1.75 hr time limit has expired.

• The plate umpire is directed to eject any game participants who become abusive during a game. Derogatory comments and/or derogatory “cheering” between benches will not be tolerated and will be dealt with by the disciplinary committee.

• No steel cleats allowed on the field.
• Multicolour gloves are acceptable for all players including pitchers.
• Helmets must be worn while batting, running the bases or standing in the on-deck circle.

• As per Softball Canada Rule Book.
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• 16. A Courtesy Runner (the last out) may be utilized only after a batter/runner is on base.

• Pitching rubber distance to plate = 30' Base to base distance = 45'
• 6 players on the field constitute a legal game.
• 5 inning games.
• 4 run maximum per inning excluding the open inning.
• Pitchers are limited to a maximum of 3 innings.
• A batter is out on a dropped 3 rd strike.
• No leading off until the ball crosses home plate.
• No stealing. Bases must be earned or awarded.
• All plays at home are considered forced plays: the catcher has only to touch home plate in possession of the ball to acquire an out.
• A commitment line will be drawn 15 feet from home plate, up the third base line. Once a runner crosses this line, they must continue to go home.
• A defensive coach is allowed on the field during game play.

• Pitching rubber distance to plate = 35' Base to base distance = 55'
• 5 inning games.
• Pitchers are limited to a maximum of 3 innings.
• A batter is out on a dropped 3 rd strike.
• A base runner may lead off once the ball has left the pitcher’s hand.

• Pitching rubber distance to plate = 40' Base to base distance = 60'
• A base runner may lead off once the ball has left the pitcher’s hand.

• Pitching rubber distance to plate = 40' Base to base distance = 60'
• A base runner may lead off once the ball has left the pitcher’s hand.
• The designated player/runner rule does not apply.

• Two-pitcher rule is in effect: one pitcher cannot be used more than 3 innings (Mite/Squirt divisions) or 4 innings (Novice/Bantam/Midget divisions) or part innings in a game.

• All divisions will have a time limit. No new innings will start after 1.5hr. If the home team is winning there is no last bat. Semi-final games for the Mite and Squirt divisions have a time limit. Semi-final games for the Novice and Bantam/Midget divisions are 5 innings. There is no time limit but pitchers have a 3 inning maximum.

• If extra innings are called for, a pitcher’s innings can be extended: 1 pitching inning per every 2 extra innings played. All extra innings will be open. For example: A pitcher who has pitched 4 out of 7 innings can pitch the 9 th, 11 th, 13 th…but not the 8 th, 10 th …innings!

• The Plate Umpire will call the last inning to be played and it shall be played in its entirety, unless the home team is winning. Calling for and agreeing upon the open inning is the responsibility of the coaches.

• The Finals will be complete games with no time limit: 5 innings for the Mite and Squirt divisions and 7 innings for the Novice and Bantam/Midget divisions.

• Runs per inning will be capped at 6 except for the last inning which will be deemed an open inning (this applies to Semi-final and Final games). A Mercy Rule is in effect: 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 5 innings, and 25 runs at anytime will constitute a complete game.

• The home team is decided by coin flip by the Plate Umpire. The home team for Semi-final and Final games will be determined by standings during the tournament. The home team scorekeeper will be considered the official scorekeeper. It is advised that both teams keep score.

• Teams may call up players from a lower division with permission from the player’s coach. Call-ups can only play if a team does not have 9 players on the game roster. Once the call-up starts the game, she may finish even if a ninth player shows up after the start of a game.

• Tie breaking procedures: