Brighton Softball Senior League

13 - 16 Year Old Girls

Basic Little League Rules are to be followed as outlined in the Official Little League Softball Rule Book

1. Evening games start promptly at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. They are a regulation 7 inning game. In the event of a doubleheader, each game will be 5 innings long. Tie games are the only reason for extra innings to be played.

2. No inning is to start after 8:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday games have a 2 1/2 hour time limit.

3. A team must be able to field 8 players at game time, or the game is forfeited after 10 minute grace period. (Note, scrimmage games are encouraged in that case so that the kids get to play softball)

4. Home team takes the first base side.

5. Jewelry cannot be worn during a game. A player caught wearing jewelry will be warned. If the player fails to remove the jewelry, the player will be ejected from the game.

6. If, after five (5) innings, [four and one-half innings if the home team is ahead] one team has a lead of fifteen (15) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs MAY concede the victory to the opponent.

7. There is a 6 run maximum per inning in the first 6 innings, with unlimited runs beyond the 6th inning.

8. All players must wear official uniforms, including shirt (tucked in), pants, at all games. Sweaters and jackets may be worn under the shirt, at the discretion of the playerís coach, but must be a solid color other than white or gray. In very cold weather, or under extenuating circumstances, jackets may be worn over the shirt - subject to the approval of the playerís own coach. No metal cleats are allowed.

9. Every player should be in the batting line-up for the entire game. Players arriving after the start of the game must bat in the last position.

10. No more than nine (10) players may be used defensively in the field (4 outfielders ‚ no rover). Please be considerate ‚ if the opposing tam can only field 9 players ‚ then play 3 outfielders.

11. Every player must play a minimum of 3 innings on defense within the first 6 innings of the game.

12. Players are forbidden to throw any equipment, argue with the umpire, swear, or us any other inappropriate behavior. Any player ejected from a game will not be allowed to play in the next game that the player attends. The player must sit on the bench in full uniform during that game in order to be eligible to play in the following game.

13. Any manager/coach ejected from a game, will be suspended for the next game (ex: will not even be allowed to attend the next game.) If the same manager/coach is ejected a second time in that same year, the manager/coach will no longer be able to participate in the Intertown program.

14. Pitchers are allowed to pitch a maximum of 30 innings in a calendar week. Delivery of a single pitch constitutes having pitched an inning. A player may pitch in a maximum of 10 innings in one day. If a player pitches in less than 5 innings, no rest is required. If a player pitches in 5 or more innings, one day of rest is required. The penalty for abuse of this rule is manager suspension for one game on the first offense, and suspension for the remainder of the season for the second offense.

15. Pitching distance is regulation forty feet (40í). Pitchers will wear a helmet while warming up on the infield while infield practice is going on.

16. Base coaches may include one adult and one player, or two adults.

17. There must be one adult coach in the dugout at all times.

18. The hitter, baserunner and base coaches (except the adult base coach, if any) must wear helmets.

19. Unlimited re-entry is allowed with the exception of the pitcher. Once the pitcher is removed from the pitching position, she may not pitch again in the same game.

20. There is not a balk in softball. However, every effort must be made to insure that the pitcherís pivot foot stays in contact with the rubber from the start of the windup until delivery of the ball. If a pitch is made, it is either a ball or a strike; if no pitch is made there is no penalty.

21. Head first slides are allowed. Players must always slide, or avoid contact when there is a play at the base that the runner is going to. The runner will be called out if the runner violates these rules.

22. The infield fly rule IS enforced as called by the umpire.

23. The batter is out when a third strike is not caught by the catcher WHEN FIRST BASE IS OCCUPIED and there are less than two outs.

24. Base runners shall not leave their bases until the pitched ball is released from the pitcherís hand.

25. Little League equipment can only be used for Little League sponsored events, and only by Little League participants. Equipment used for non-sponsored evens or by non-Little League participants is not covered by Little League insurance. It is the responsibility of the manager to enforce this rule.

26. Home team provides the game ball; visitors back up ball.

27. Winning team, please contact Diane Noga with scores for standings. (dnoga@rochester.rr.com or 663-7024)

Questions?

For more information about the Brighton Softball Major League, please email Pat Wilmot or call him at 218-0586.

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