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2010 Rules and Regulations
The completion
of rules modifications and production of rule books will occur much earlier this offseason. Our intent is to have rule
books for hand out at the early sign up meetings. Procedural motions are in order for amendments to the ejection
policy that would include a mandatory one game suspension. Transitional rules for 9-10 American Division are undergoing
revisions to emphasize and allow an instructional introduction to kid pitch. Bat requirements are
also highlighted as we attempt to inform everyone about current safety concerns and develop players along a gradual path
towards high school regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Organization Partners II. League Responsibilities III. Player Eligibility Requirements IV.
General Conduct V. Shortened, Rainout,
or Postponed Games VI. Substitution Rules VII. Umpires VIII. General League Rules
AGE SPECIFIC RULES
IX. 5-6 year old T-ball X. 7-8
year old baseball XI. 9-10 year old baseball XII. 11-12 year old baseball XIII. 13-14 year old baseball XIV. 15-18 year
old baseball XV. 7-8 year old softball XVI. 9-10 year old softball XVII. 11-12 year old softball XVIII. 13-14
year old softball XIX. 15-18 year old softball XX.
Misconduct Policy Coach, Player, Spectator
Ejection Policy Review/Protest/Rule Interpretation committee Protests Protest
Form Players, Parents, and Coaches Code of Conduct
XXI. Official Team Information Medical Authorization Form
I. ORGANIZATION PARTNERS Central Plains Youth Sports,Northeast Baseball and Softball Association Operational
Structure Board of Directors Age Division Representatives Membership
II. LEAGUE RESPONSIBILITIES Team Registration
Process Game Scheduling Officiating Awards
III.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A player is classified by
his\her current age PRIOR to May 1 on a yearly basis. 2010 Season age determination
dates (BASEBALL)
6 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\2004
7 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\2003 8 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\2002 9 year old
classification birthday prior to 5\1\2001 10 year old classification birthday
prior to 5\1\2000 11 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\1999 12 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\1998 13 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\1997 14 year old
classification birthday prior to 5\1\1996 15 year old classification birthday
prior to 5\1\1995 16 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\1994 17 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\1993 18 year old classification birthday prior to 5\1\1992 A Player
will be permitted to play in the league, subject to league capacity constraints, but once he or she has submitted their name
to be placed on a roster, and that roster has been forwarded to the League, he or she MUST remain on that team. No new player
may be added to the roster after June 15th without the approval of the League. A player may play on one (1) team and in one
(1) division, in the league. Neither the League, the Board members, nor
the coaches will be held responsible for any injuries or accidents to players, managers, or game officials while participating
in activities sanctioned by the League. Each player will be required to submit a signed affidavit to that effect, to the League
before he or she is eligible to play or practice. To facilitate scheduling
rain-out or makeup games, any team participating in any tournament must give two weeks notice, prior to participation. This
will help eliminate rescheduling conflicts. Each coach shall be required
to check playing member's birth certificates when submitting their rosters. Use
of ineligible/suspended players, suspended coaches and or spectators-All games will be forfeited where the use of the ineligible
player occurs. The League may impose additional penalties as deemed necessary.
IV. GENERAL CONDUCT An Age Division Representative, League
official, or coach of their own team may cite a player for misconduct which occurs before, during, or after a game. The citing
individual may suspend the player from playing in their next 1, 2, or 3 games. This may be appealed to the League within 18
hours after the imposition of suspension. The player may continue to play while the appeal is being heard. The representative
that brings the appeal to the Board may not vote on the appeal. The Board must meet within 72 hours of the appeal. This citation
procedure will not nullify the power of an umpire to remove a player from a game presently in process. Occurrence of the following may result in indefinite suspension or other disciplinary actions
by League Directors. The use of tobacco (in any form), alcoholic beverages,
or profanity on the playing field or in the dugout by players, coaches, and umpires. Harsh disagreement with game official by coaches, players, or spectators. Harsh oral or physical abuse of players by coaches, officials, or spectators. Any other non-sportsmanlike conduct that might reflect adversely on the League. Fake tag: A form of obstruction by a fielder who neither has the ball or is about to receive the ball and which impedes
the progress of a runner either advancing or returning to a base. When a runner, while advancing or returning to a base is
obstructed by a fielder who fakes a tag with the ball, the obstructed runner and each other runner affected by the obstruction
will always be awarded the base or bases he/she would have reached, in the umpire's judgment, had there been no obstruction.
If the umpire feels there is justification (after a warning has been issued to a team), a defensive player could be ejected
from the game. No person playing on or representing the opposition shall
call the pitcher by name or by position during the wind-up or delivery of the pitch. The base-runner cannot make any verbal
communication to the pitcher. Penalties for misconduct as defined above
(other than those items which have a specified penalty), by players, coaches, or fans include expulsion from the game and
or premises, or forfeiture of the game by a team of the offending player, coach, or fans. The chief umpire, non-participating
Board members, or other League officials in attendance may levy penalties. Forfeiture shall only be levied after a clear warning
that the offending action must cease or forfeiture of the games shall follow. Forfeiture, due to the extreme nature of the
penalty, shall be used only when all other reasonable efforts and penalties have been exhausted. Any team required to forfeit
a game by virtue of the above specified misconduct shall also be required to forfeit their next scheduled or rescheduled game
as of the time of the forfeiture. The umpire may levy an out against an offending team due to misconduct from a coach, player,
or spectator for inappropriate or non-sportsmanlike behavior. The League
will not tolerate violence. Any act of violence or threat of an act of violence will be cause for a team to be barred from
further League play. This rule applies to all players, coaches, and fans.
V.
SHORTENED, RAIN-OUT, OR POSTPONED GAMES The decision to end a game
before completion shall be that of the chief umpire or district official. A fifteen minute delay must be provided before a
game is ended due to rain or threatening weather. This 15 minute delay WILL NOT count as a part of the game's time limit.
Games that have not reached the point of being considered a complete game will be considered a "no game" and will
be replayed from the beginning. Games that have reached the point of being considered a complete game and the game is called
while an inning is in progress and before it is completed and ONE of the following situations prevails: The visiting team has scored one or more runs to tie the score and the home team has not scored. The visiting team has scored one or more runs to take the lead and the home team has not tied
the score or retaken the lead. The game will be considered a suspended game.
A suspended game shall be resumed at the exact point of the suspension of the original game. The completion of a suspended
game is a continuation of the original game. The batting lineup should remain the same unless a player from the original game
is missing from the suspended game. In this case, all players listed after a missing player will be moved up and any new players
that were not present at the original game will be placed at the end of the lineup for the suspended game. On fields without
lights, no inning will start after 8:30 pm. Every attempt should be made
to re-schedule uncompleted games, including rain-outs, on the earliest possible date. The only exception to the above statement
is if a team already has 3 League games scheduled during a said week. Games
may be made up on Saturdays or Sundays if fields and umpires are available, and adequate advance notification can be given
to both teams. Coaches will be notified as soon as possible upon determination
of unplayable conditions. In case of severe or threatening weather, and BOTH coaches agree, the game or scheduled game can
be postponed, unless it can be considered a completed game as defined in the rules. LIGHTNING RULE. The Umpire Director , League Official, or next highest ranking umpire shall have the authority to
suspend all games at the complex due to the presence of lightning or other serious weather conditions. When the Umpire Director,
League Official, or next highest ranking umpire suspends a game because of weather conditions on a field, all other games
are automatically suspended. A coach of a losing team may call the game
before the shortened, rain-out, or postponed game rules take effect if he or she desires by signing BOTH scorebooks.
VI. SUBSTITUTION RULES
The following substitution options may be available to a coach, depending upon the division in which his or
her team is playing. If the coach has an option, the coach must declare the option under which they are playing to the plate
umpire prior to the commencement of the game as well as to the official score keeper. Once the coach announces the option
and play commences, that team must continue to play the entire game under that option. FREE DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION AND BATTING THE ROSTER Each coach may
substitute at the beginning of each half inning, any of his or her defensive players. That is any field position can be changed
without having to report to the umpire. This does not mean that there will be changes in the batting order, once it has been
given to the umpire. This rule does not apply to relief pitchers. It is recommended that no player shall remain on the bench
for more than one defensive inning at a time. An offensive player can only
be substituted for due to injury or illness. If the player is removed from an offensive position for any injury or illness,
he or she must sit out the remainder of the game. If the player is removed for injury or illness, no out will be credited
when the player's name comes up in the batting order again, but they can not participate for the remainder of the game. RE-ENTRY RULE Any of the starting players
may be withdrawn from a game and re-enter once and only once, including a player who was the designated hitter, provided such
player occupies the same batting position when re-entering the line-up. A substitute who is withdrawn from the game may not
re-enter. In the case of an injury to a runner, and there are no eligible substitutes left on the bench, the coach may use
any player on the bench, but this player may not go into the field after the inning is over. DESIGNATED HITTER A designated hitter (DH) may be used for the
pitcher's batting position only. The pitcher's position can be listed as the DH in the starting line-up. A DH, if
used, must be selected prior to the start of the game and his name must be included on the line-up cards given to the umpires
and official scorer. Failure to declare a DH precludes the use of a DH in that game. If a pinch hitter or pinch runner is
used for the DH, that player becomes the new DH. The player who was the DH may re-enter as the DH under the re-entry rule.
The role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when the DH assumes a defensive position.
VII. UMPIRES The
home plate umpire will be the chief umpire. Umpires will be in complete charge of the game, and all rulings made by them will
be final unless protested. The recommended minimum age of the umpires (both
plate and field) for each age division shall be as follows: 7-8 baseball
and softball 13 years old 9-10, 11-12 baseball and softball 14 years old 13-14 baseball and softball 16 years old 15-16
baseball and softball 18 years old Umpires will be provided by the league.
When possible, a third umpire should be used for those age groups over 13 years old. Playoff umpires will be determined by
the Umpire Coordinator. The chief umpire will notify each head coach of
the official starting time.
VIII. GENERAL LEAGUE RULES The Northeast Baseball and Softball Association's league and tournament activities will generally be governed
by current NBC rules for baseball and ASA rules for fast pitch softball with modifications contained herein. Once schedules have been published, no changes can be made without the consent of the Age Division
representatives, upon notification by the League Secretary. PENALTY: FORFEITURE
BY BOTH TEAMS. Trophies will be awarded in three (3) places for all age
groups. The Board shall select a type of baseball and softball for use in
league games. These types of balls shall be used for all league games. The following types of baseballs and softballs are
the official balls recognized by the Northeast Baseball and Softball Association and must be used in all league games: BASEBALLS 5-6 year old T-ball 7-8 year old baseball. RIF level 10 (any manufacture) 9-10 year old baseball High School Specifications (any manufacture) 11-12
year old baseball High School Specifications (any manufacture) 13-14 year
old baseball High School Specifications (any manufacture) 15-18 year old
baseball. High School Specifications (any manufacture) SOFTBALLS 7-8 year old softball. RIF level 10-11" optic yellow softball (any manufacture) 9-10 year old softball. ASA approved .47 core 12"optic yellow (any manufacture) 11-12 year old softball. ASA approved .47 core 12"optic yellow (any manufacture) 13-14 year old softball. ASA approved .47 core 12"optic yellow (any manufacture) 15-18 year old softball. ASA approved .47 core 12"optic yellow (any manufacture) Aluminum bats are permissible. Baseball bats are not allowed to be used in softball games and
softball bats are not allowed to be used in baseball games. T-ball bats will be permitted in any baseball and softball game.
T-ball bats are defined to include all baseball bats identified by the manufacturer as T-ball bats as well as those baseball
bats known as bottle barrel bats (those bats which have an unchanging bat diameter for the majority length of the barrel). REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Baseball: Catchers - full catchers helmet (no skullcaps are allowed), facemask with throat protector,
chest protector and shin guards (a protective cup is recommended). Batters
- Batting helmet, Bat shall be limited to no more than 2 ¾ inches in diameter at the thickest point on the barrel.
BEGINNING 2011 SEASON
Bat length to weight differential, normally referred to as the "drop"
should not exceed -13 (-9 RECOMMENDED) for ages ten and under , -11 (-7
RECOMMENDED) for twelve and under divisions, -9 (-5 RECOMMENDED) for 14 under
baseball. High school ages 15-18 will play with National High School Federation requirements of -3. Bats identified
as not compliant with the recommeded drop ratio can be removed from the game. Base
runners - Batting helmet. Metal spikes allowed in 13 yr old baseball and above. On-deck
Batter - Batting helmet Plate Umpire - Facemask with throat protector, chest
protector and shin guards (a protective cup is recommended.) Softball: Catchers - full catchers helmet (no skullcaps are allowed), facemask with throat protector,
chest protector and shin guards (a protective cup is recommended.) Batters
- Batting helmet with facemask Base runners - Batting helmet with facemask On-deck Batter - Batting helmet with facemask Plate
Umpire - Facemask with throat protector, chest protector and shin guards (a protective cup is recommended.) PRE GAME INFIELD PRACTICE SCHEDULE 25 minutes
prior to scheduled start time. Visitors infield practice 15 minutes prior
to scheduled start time. Home team infield practice 5 minutes prior to schedule
start time. Umpires\Coaches meeting Teams to follow will be allowed infield
practice with Visitors immediately taking the infield for ten minutes followed by Home Team for ten minutes at completion
of the previous game. All score books will be signed by the chief umpire
after the game Both coaches will meet with the chief umpire at home plate
to go over ground rules, and exchange lineups. The WINNING coach will be
required to email/call the score of the game in to league officials by midnight the day following the game, or it will be
recorded as a LOSS for both teams. This does not remove the responsibility of the Home Coach calling the postponements or
rainouts. Approved headgear must be worn at all times by all offensive players,
outside of the dugout. All players must have numbers on their shirts or
uniform tops. No two players shall have the same number. Each team may have
only one offensive conference per inning. Umpires will caution the coach if a second one is called for and if the coach persists,
the umpire may eject the coach from the game. Injury time-outs are not to be confused with offensive conferences. A pitcher removed from that position for a relief pitcher might return to pitch again as long
as it is in a different inning. It may not violate the substitution rule. Any
pitcher who hits 3 players during a game will be removed from the pitching position and cannot return to pitch again during
that game. The official scorekeeper is to notify the umpire when three players have been hit by the same pitcher. Six (6) warm-up pitches or 90 seconds between innings. 7-8 year old baseball and softball have
120 seconds. No equipment shall be left on the playing field during the
game (including foul territory). The starting time must be noted in each
score book at the direction of the chief umpire All ages, pitchers must
throw four intentional balls to walk a batter. Steal cleats are not allowed
in any age groups before age 13. CRASH RULE A fielder must be in possession of the ball to block a base. A
base runner must slide (a base runner may make contact with a fielder as a "continuation of the slide," if in the
judgment of the umpire, said contact is not excessive). OR (in the absence of a slide) A base runner must avoid contact with the fielder. "CATCH-BLOCK-TAG/ SLIDE or AVOID CONTACT WITH THE FIELDER" FIELDER NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE BALL A fielder NOT in possession
of the ball and blocking a base, will be deemed to have OBSTRUCTED the base runner, if in the judgment of the umpire, the
base runners progress was impeded to the extent that they did not reach a base they would have reached if the obstruction
had not occurred or if the ball precedes the base runner and the base runner is tagged before they have obtained the base,
if in the judgment of the umpire, the runner would have reached said base if they had not been obstructed or the fielder had
not blocked the base without first obtaining possession of the ball. NOTE: If a fielder is not in possession of the ball and
is blocking a base and the base runner deliberately collides with the fielder, the base runner will be called out. INTERPRETATION: If the fielder does not have the ball in their possession, they can not block
a base or impede the progress of a base runner. If they do, obstruction is going to be called. FIELDER IN POSSESSION OF THE BALL If a fielder is in possession
of the ball and is blocking a base, the base runner has 4 options. 1. Slide 2. Avoid contact with the fielder 3. Try
to go back to the previous base. 4. Give themselves up. If a fielder is in possession of the ball and the base runner does not slide, they are required
to avoid making contact with the fielder. In the absence of a slide and the base runner makes contact with the fielder, the
base runner will be called out, regardless of a tag being made or if the base runner reaches a base before a tag is made on
the base runner. CRASH If
in the judgment of the Umpire, a base runner maliciously collides with a fielder (whether in possession of the ball or not),
the base runner will be declared out, ejected and all other base runners will return to their original base. AVOIDING A FIELDER If a base runner runs
more than 3 feet outside of the baseline to avoid being tagged, unless his/her actions is to avoid interference with a fielder
fielding a batted ball, said base runner is deemed to be in violation of rule 6.05 and/or 7.08(NBC) and 8.7(ASA) and will
be declared out. However, if a base runner runs more than 3 feet outside of the baseline or runs more than 3 feet outside
of the baseline to avoid contact with a fielder not in possession of the ball, the base runner shall not be considered to
be in violation of the above rules and should not be declared out. Players,
fans, and/or coaches will not be allowed behind the catcher or backstop. Only
the players, bat person, and 2 offensive coaches per team will be allowed on the field of play (Exception: see 7-8 baseball
and softball rules.) In the interest of safety and proper conduct in the
dugout, it will be strongly encouraged that each team assigns a "bench coach". this will be stressed in the 7 and
8 baseball and softball and 9 and 10 baseball and softball but it is recommended for all age groups. Responsibilities for the bench coach are: Keep the players sitting
on the bench in the dugout until it is their time to bat, be on deck and/or take the field. Prevent players from unsafe use of the equipment while in the dugout. No swinging of bats or tossing of balls. Control any taunting, name calling, language or any other un-sportsman like actions towards
their own team mates and/or players on the opposing team. Help make sure
the players gather their own equipment and pickup the dugout area before the next team enters the dugout. LATE ARRIVALS OR ABSENT PLAYERS A team must
have at least seven (7) players and one adult no later than 15 minutes past the scheduled starting time or forfeit the game.
In the event that a team does not have the required number of players (9) available at game time, said team will be considered
as "playing short." Said team will be required to take an automatic out (location designated in the batting lineup
at the discretion of the coach) for any and all players that the team is short, up to a maximum of two (2) lineup positions.
In the event that a team begins a game with less than nine (9) players and a player or players arrives late, said players
will be placed in the lineup designated as the automatic out. In the event that a team is playing two (2) players short, the
location of a player arriving late and being inserted into the lineup will also be in the location of the designated out position.
If a team has the required number of players to begin a game, any late
arriving players will be placed at the end of the batting lineup. Any player or players arriving after a game has began, may
be placed in the lineup, regardless of whether the team has batted through their lineup or not. NOTE: The distinction of this
rule applies to teams beginning games "playing short" and teams with the required number of players to begin (9).
Teams forfeiting three (3) games due to lack of sufficient number of players
are dropped from trophy contention. Nine (9) positions will be batted. Failure to fill a batting position will result in an
out being declared for that position each time it is due to bat unless player has been injured or becomes ill during the game
creating the shortage. All teams with uniforms shall comply with official
baseball/softball rules regarding uniforms when on the playing field. No liquor, beer, or tobacco advertising will be allowed
on the uniforms. TIE BREAKERS In
the event of a tie by two or more teams for a position in league standings, the following criteria shall be used in the order
documented to determine final league standings. Head to head competition Runs allowed Runs scored Coin flip All league rules prescribed by
the current NBC Rules for baseball and by the current ASA rules for fast pitch softball shall be further modified with regard
to the playing field to conform to the actual conditions existing at each field. In the event the League chooses to use a
portable pitching mound, it shall be a minimum of 6" high, 7ft wide, and 7 ft. long with appropriately tapered sides,
front, and back. All backstop and fence distances shall be modified to conform to the space available at each playing field. A player or coach who is bleeding or who has an open wound shall be prohibited from participating
further in the game until appropriate treatment has been administered. If medical care or treatment can be administered in
a reasonable amount of time, the individual would not have to leave the game and time can be added back to the game
clock at the umpires discretion. The length of time that is considered reasonable is umpire judgment. The re-entry
rule would apply to players. If there is an excessive amount of blood on the uniform, it must be changed before that individual
participates again. Players and umpires are not to wear jewelry (except
for watches for umpires) on the field of play. This rule is intended to reduce the risk of injury, reduce unnecessary distractions,
and reduce game time lost by hunting for lost jewelry. The NBC Rule Book,
Rule 3.04, specifically discourages the use of courtesy runners. No courtesy runners will be allowed. (Non-Rainout) Requests to reschedule games must be made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of
the game(s). Requests must meet the following requirements. A team must
have less than 7 players available Or conflicting extra-curricular school
activities. May (ONLY) Requests to reschedule a game or games, WILL NOT
be considered for the following reasons: To allow the team to participate
in a non-League tournament. To allow the team members to participate in
another sport activity. To allow the team members to attend a camp. Or, if Head Coach and or Assistant Coach are not available for the game. On any overthrow that enters dead ball territory, the ball is declared dead and the award shall
be determined by the common rule of ONE base on an overthrow originating from the mound, TWO bases on throws originating in
the field of play.
AGE SPECIFIC RULES
IX. 5-6 YEAR OLD T-BALL-under development
X. 7-8 YEAR OLD BASEBALL (MACHINE PITCH) Age's 7-8 years old (cannot be 9 before May 1, 2010 and must be a minimum age of 6, as
of 1/1/10 to be eligible for this division). Pitching machine distance -
43 feet Base distance - 60 feet Pitching machine speed - NBC specifications 44 mph Bat shall be
limited to no more than 2 ¾ inches in diameter at the thickest point on the barrel. Regulation game - 5 innings. (3 innings constitute a complete game). No
inning will begin 1 hour and 15 minutes after the official starting time regardless of the innings played, except in case
of a tie game. The next inning shall begin immediately following the last out of the previous inning. Run limits - There is a 6 run limit per half inning at bat. Only six runs will count in any
one half inning. The 6 run limit will be waived in the 5th inning of a regulation game, and any inning thereafter. Run rule - In games in which a team is leading by at least 10 runs after 3 innings, the game
shall be declared a complete game. The infield fly rule will not be in effect. Free substitution and batting the roster shall apply as defined in Substitution Rules, Section
VI. A player shall not remain on the bench more than one defensive half inning at a time. To encourage rotation of players,
it is recommended that no player shall remain at the same defensive position more than two innings and no player shall remain
in the infield more than three innings. A batter is out and cannot run on
a dropped third strike. A runner can not lead off or steal a base and must
remain in contact with the base, until the ball has crossed the front edge of home plate or is put into play by the batter.
Runners can advance only on balls put into play by the batter. The runner may attempt to advance only on a fair hit, or on
a caught fly ball (fair or foul) after the runner retouches the base. Balls and strikes will not be called, no walk, balk,
or bases for a hit batsman will be granted. The batter will be called out after three (3) swinging strikes or five (5) pitches,
unless a foul occurs on the 5th or later pitch. Bunting is allowed. If
a batter attempts to bunt on the 3rd strikeor 5th pitch, the batter is out if the pitch is fouled. The field umpire will operate the pitching machine and make all necessary adjustments. At no time shall the speed
of the machine be adjusted. Either umpire has the authority to declare a NO PITCH in the event of a malfunction of the machine.
At the discretion of the field umpire, he or she may turn the micro adjustment screw as deemed necessary, to compensate for
the height of the batter or wind conditions. A member of the defending team
will field in the pitcher's position. He must remain behind the pitching rubber and off to either side until the ball
has left the machine. If a batted ball strikes either the machine or the
base umpire, the ball is dead, the pitch counted as NO PITCH and no runners shall advance. If a thrown ball strikes either the machine or the base umpire the ball is dead and play is stopped with the runners
going to the bases as deemed by the umpire. To halt the advance of runners
during a batted ball, the ball should be returned to a base in front of the runner(s) to be halted before calling TIME. Or
once a batted ball has been returned to a position inside the base paths a player can call TIME to halt play, but bases can
be awarded if in the umpire's judgment a runner would have reached the next base. No defensive coaches will be allowed on the field during the game. Two
umpires are used, one plate umpire, and one base umpire who will also run the pitching machine. XI. 9-10 YEAR OLD BASEBALL Age's 9-10 years old (cannot be 11 before May 1, 2010 and must be a minimum age of 8, as of 1/1/10 to be eligible
for this division). Pitcher distance - 46 feet. Base distance - 65 feet. Regulation game - 5 innings. (3 innings
constitute a complete game). No inning will begin 1 hour and 30 minutes
after the official starting time regardless of the innings played, except in case of a tie game. The next inning shall begin
immediately following the last out of the previous inning. Run limits -
There is a 6 run limit per half inning at bat. Only six runs will count in any one half inning. The 6 run limit will be waived
in the 5th inning of a regulation game, and any inning thereafter. Run rule
- In games in which a team is leading by at least 10 runs after 3 innings, the game shall be declared a complete game. Free defensive substitution and batting the roster will apply. See Substitution Rules, Section
VI. Lead-offs and base stealing are allowed.
Batters can run on dropped third strikes. Pitchers may pitch only 65
pitches. A pitcher who reaches the 65 pitch limit during an at bat may complete that batter. Penalty for
violation of this rule is FORFEITURE of the game.
9 YR OLD AMERICAN DIVISION. Transitional rules enforced
entire season. No lead-off of bases. "Secondary lead" allowed when pitch to be delivered home.
No straight stealing. Advance at own risk on wild pitch, passed balls. Only one base on overthrows. Can
move home only on batted ball or by bases loaded walk.
NATIONAL DIVISION plays regulation baseball. XII. 11-12 YEAR OLD BASEBALL Age's 11-12 years old (cannot be 13 before May 1, 2010 and must be a minimum age of 10, as of 1/1/10 to be eligible
for this division). Pitcher distance - 50 feet. Base distance - 70 feet. Regulation game - 6 innings. (4 innings
constitute a complete game). No inning will begin 1 hour and 45 minutes
after the official starting time regardless of the innings played, except in case of a tie game. The next inning shall begin
immediately following the last out of the previous inning. Run limits -
There is a 6 run limit per half inning at bat. Only six runs will count in any one half inning. The 6 run limit will be waived
in the 6th inning of a regulation game, and any inning thereafter. Run rule
- In games in which a team is leading by at least 15 runs after 3 innings, or 10 runs after 4 innings, the game shall be declared
a complete game. Free defensive substitution and batting the roster will
apply. See Substitution Rules, Section VI. Pitchers may pitch only 75
pitches. A pitcher who reaches the 75 pitch limit during an at bat may complete that batter. Penalty for violation
of this rule is FORFEITURE of the game. XIII. 13-14 YEAR OLD BASEBALL Age's 13-14 years old (cannot be 15 before May 1, 2010 and must be a minimum age of 12, as of 1/1/10 to be eligible
for this division). American division pitcher distance - 54 feet.
National division - 60 feet 6 inches' American division base distance
- 80 feet. National division - 90 feet. Regulation game - 7 innings.
(4 innings constitute a complete game). No inning will begin 2 hours after
the official starting time regardless of the innings played, except in case of a tie game. The next inning shall begin immediately
following the last out of the previous inning. Run limits - There is a 6
run limit per half inning at bat. Only six runs will count in any one half inning. The 6 run limit will be waived in the 7th
inning of a regulation game, and any inning thereafter. Run rule - In games
in which a team is leading by at least 15 runs after 4 innings, or 10 runs after 5 innings, the game shall be declared a complete
game. Each coach may use the Re-entry rule or bat the roster with free substitutions
as defined in the Substitution Rules, Section VI. The coach must declare the option under which they are playing to the plate
umpire prior to the commencement of the game as well as to the official scorekeeper. Once the coach announces the option and
play commences, that team must continue to play the entire game under that option. Each coach may choose either option. If the Re-entry rule is chosen, at the coach's option, a designated hitter may be used
only for the pitcher's position in the lineup as defined in Substitution Rules, Section VII. Pitchers may pitch only 85 pitches. A pitcher who reaches the 85 pitch limit during an at bat may complete
that batter. Penalty for violation of this rule is FORFEITURE of the game. XIV. 15-18 YEAR OLD BASEBALL
Age's 15-18 years old (cannot be 19 before May 1, 2010 and must be a minimum age of 14, as of 1/1/10 to be eligible
for this division). Pitcher distance - 60 feet-6 inches. Base distance
- 90 feet. Regulation game - 7 innings. (4 innings constitute a complete game). No inning will begin 2 hours after the official starting time regardless of the innings played, except in case of
a tie game. The next inning shall begin immediately following the last out of the previous inning. Run
limits - There are no run limits per inning. Run rule - In games in which a team is leading by
at least 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings, the game shall be declared a complete
game. Each coach may use the Re-entry rule or bat the roster with free substitutions as defined
in the Substitution Rules, Section VI. The coach must declare the option under which they are playing to the plate umpire
prior to the commencement of the game as well as to the official scorekeeper. Once the coach announces the option and play
commences, that team must continue to play the entire game under that option. Each coach may choose either option. If the Re-entry rule is chosen, at the coach's option, a designated hitter may be used only for the pitcher's
position in the lineup as defined in Substitution Rules, Section VII.
Pitchers may pitch only 18 outs per game
or 95 pitches. A pitcher who reaches the 95 pitch limit during an at bat may complete that batter. SOFTBALL RULES-UNDER DEVELOPMENT XV. 7-8 YEAR OLD SOFTBALL XVI. 9-10 YEAR OLD SOFTBALL XVI. 11-12 YEAR OLD SOFTBALL XVIII.
13-14 YEAR OLD SOFTBALL XIX. 15-18 YEAR OLD SOFTBALL
XX. MISCONDUCT POLICY
Any team who accumulates three (3) ejections, (by coaches, players, and spectators, or any person associated
with said team) during the league season will forfeit the remainder of their schedule and become ineligible for post-season
competition sanctioned by the league. COACH, PLAYER, SPECTATOR EJECTION
POLICY Any ejection against a coach, player, or spectator will require
that person leave the playing facility, which is defined as the playing field, bleacher/spectator area and immediate commons
area. Ejected person must leave the playing facility within one (1) minute and have no further contact with anyone associated
with the game. Ejections for misconduct result in an automatic one game suspension.
Any coach, player, or spectator that verbally abuses any league official, employee, or volunteer
after an ejection may be required to serve additional game suspensions at the discretion of the league. Any coach, player, or spectator that physically assaults any league official, employee, or
volunteer will be suspended from all league activities for life. In addition, law enforcement will be called and the league
will prosecute to the full extent of the law. REVIEW/PROTEST/RULE INTERPRETATION
COMMITTEE The Review/Protest/Rule Interpretation Committee will consist
of a minimum one (1) representative from each age division. In the event of an even number of representatives, either the
League President, and/or League Administrator may sit on the committee. However, the President and or other administrator
may not vote on any matter except in order to break a tie vote. In the event a representative can not fulfill their responsibility,
they may appoint a representative to serve in their place. The committee
may review any situation deemed necessary and/or prudent to the overall function of the league as a whole. This shall include,
but not limited to: A complaint filed by a parent alleging abuse of a player, inappropriate conduct/language at a league function,
and ejections. PROTESTS.
Only decisions on interpretation of rules may be protested and not decisions of judgment.
The Head Coach or other certified assistant(s) must protest a game and their name must appear on the league roster
form. The protesting coach must make his/her intentions clear at the time
of the disagreement to the umpires and opposing coach. At the point of protest the number and position of runners, count on
the batter , number of outs, and official time must be noted in both score books and signed by both coaches. A $50 protest fee must be given to the umpire at the completion of the protested game. Checks
should be made payable to the Northeast Baseball and Softball Association. The
protest form must be filed with a league official, within 48 hours after the completion of the game. Umpires must forward within 24 hours a letter relating the circumstances of the protest, and protest fee collected
from the coach to a league official. Time expired during the protest while
the game is in progress will not be included in the allotted game time. The
Review/Protest/Rule interpretation committee as described above will be convened and review the facts of the protest. The
committee members may decide upon its own procedures, including whether or not to interview additional persons in attendance
believed to have pertinent information. The Review/Protest/Rule interpretation
committee must rule on each protest within 48 hours after receiving it. The majority vote of the committee is sufficient to
decide a protest and coaches will be contacted of the results at conclusion of the review. In all cases decisions will be final. All money will be returned
to the protesting coach if the protest is upheld. If the protest is denied the money will be deposited in the league treasury.
PROTEST FORM Date of scheduled game:___/___/___ Date of protest___/___/___ Protesting Team (name of
team):_______________________________ Protesting Coach (name must appear on official roster)______________ Age Division:_______ Opposing Team:____________________________________________ REASON FOR PROTEST Misinterpretation of rule #:____________________________________ Summary for circumstances: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ "I understand that I may protest rule misinterpretations only and the protest must be done in accordance with
the procedure outlined in this rulebook. I further understand that the $50.00 protest fee will be returned to me ONLY if the
protest is upheld in my favor." _______________________________ Date ___/___/___ (signature of protesting coach) _______________________________ Date___/___/___ (signature of head/chief umpire)
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