Playing Time

1. 6:00- skill period, 6:30 or 6:45- games start. Our goal is to play a 4 inning game. More or less innings can be played, but no inning can start after 7:40. If the field is booked for a game to follow, all play will "drop dead" at the second shift's start time regardless of game situation.
2. All players in attendance at a game will bat in continuous batting order. Players arriving after the start of the game will be inserted at the end of the lineup.
3. A half inning will consist of all players batting, or three outs, whichever occurs first.
4. Teams will play 4 infielders, 2 pitchers, and a catcher. All other players must play behind the outfield grass. The pitcher must stay behind the pitching machine and outside of the pitching circle.
5. Play will be called dead when the ball is being returned to the pitcher's circle. Runners will go to the nearest base when the play is called dead.
6. Runners cannot advance on any overthrow.
7. The infield fly rule will not apply.

Pitching

8. Pitching: a pitching machine will be used. Manager will feed the ball machine when their team is at bat. If the machine is broken, coaches will pitch to their own team. Any batted ball that hits the machine is dead and player gets first base.
9. Players must be encouraged to swing the bat. After 6 swings the player will be called out. If the sixth swing is a foul ball, the player is still out.
10. There will be no base on balls awarded. Hit batter: no batter will be awarded a base.

Batting

11. Batting helmets: all batters and base runners must wear helmets with face guards.
12. Bunting and stealing bases are not permitted.

General Notes

13. Up to 2 fielding coaches will be allowed on the field during the game. If any players are in the dugout, one coach must be in the dugout.
14. All coaches whether in the dugout or on the field must be certified.

Procedure

15. It is the responsibility of each coach to have his/her team clean up the field and bench area.
16. The home team is responsible for getting 2 parents to work the snack bar at Quarry Field and sell the 50/50 tickets. The home team also prepares the field before the game (pitcher circle and foul lines/batter box) The home team also rakes the field after the game. A tractor is available for this job.
17. The visiting team is responsible for having a parent supervise any children announcing the game from the press box at Quarry. They are also in charge of getting a write-up into the newspaper if desired.
18. Home team supplies at least 1 new ball each game. Type of ball used is a "softie".