Local Rules
General Rules
- All volunteers must have a background check.
- No negative team chants allowed from offense or defense.
- Out of control players may be removed from the dugout and handed over to a guardian or parent. This would be a measure for a drastic incident that's affecting the attitude or concentration of other players.
- We expect full sportsmanship from coaches, players and fans. At no time should any fan or coach disrespectfully argue with an umpire’s judgment or engage in negative dialogue with opposing coaches, players, or fans.
- Any disrespectful conduct by coach, player, or fan will be reviewed by the League and could result in a suspension and/or banishment from the League.
T-Ball
- 1:15 time limit. Managers will determine last inning.
- Teams will bat their entire line-up, each inning.
- 6-8 players per team, all players are in the field (no player shall sit on the bench on defense).
- The batter is allowed 3 pitches and then must hit from a tee.
- No bunting allowed.
- Only one base is to be taken on a hit ball - no running the bases freely.
- Pitching must be done from 25 foot or further.
Baseball - Rookie
- 1:30 time limit. Both managers around 1:15 mark must come to a determination of the last inning. If neither manager comes to an agreement, then time limit is played. If the game is tied after the time limit, the game ends in a tie.
- 5-run-rule will be in effect in every inning except for the last inning, where unlimited runs are allowed.
- Teams will bat their entire roster.
- 10 players are permitted to play in the field.
- 12 players on a team: no one player shall sit out more than one inning. 13 players on a team: no one player shall sit out more than 2 innings.
- Pitcher's helper must wear a helmet and a heart guard.
- The batter is allowed 5 pitches or three strikes. There are no walks.
- No bunting allowed.
- Managers/Coaches are recommended to pitch overhand.
Coaching/Pitching:
- Pitching must be done from 35 feet or further.
- Any accidental interference by offensive or defensive coaches will result in a dead ball. Any base runners will return to their previous base, and the batter will resume with the same count he/she had before the previous pitch.
- One defensive coach is allowed on the field with the players, preferably in or around center field.
Fielding:
- Outfielders must start any play in the outfield grass.
- No player may play more than 3 innings at the same position.
Base Running:
- Implement halfway rule with infield control. Infield control is defined as an infielder with the ball in his/her mitt or hand. If a runner has not progressed past the halfway mark by the time the infield has control of the ball, then the runner will need to go back to the previous base uncontested. The base runner cannot be tagged out when returning to the previous base. If a runner has crossed the halfway mark, then they can proceed to the next base and the ball is live. The runner can still be tagged out at the upcoming base.
- A base runner may take an extra base on an overthrow with no advancement on continued errors.
Baseball - Minor
- 1:45 time limit: No new inning will start after the 1:45 time limit unless the game is tied. The umpire in chief will declare the last inning after consulting with both managers. If both managers do not consent, then the time limit will come into effect. Once the time limit is reached, the inning will be played until finished. In case of a tie, play may continue for one more inning. The extra inning will have a 5-run-rule limit. If tied after 1 extra inning, the game ends in a tie.
- 5-run-rule will be in effect in every inning except for the last inning, where unlimited runs are allowed.
- Regular season rules will be used during tournament play.
- 10 players will be permitted to play in the field.
- All four outfielders should be played at traditional depth.
- If coach, player, or fan conduct becomes disrespectful the umpire will adhere to the following protocol:
- first offense - warn the manager
- second offense - the manager is ejected
- third offense - the coach is ejected
- fourth offense - the game will be called
Player Availability:
- "Pool Player": if a pool player is needed, player will be assigned by the Player Agent. Once a pool player is confirmed that player must play 9 consecutive outs and only in the outfield positions. If a pool player is not available, a player from the opposing team may be borrowed so the game can be played. The borrowed player is the choice of the coach lending the player.
- Teams are allowed to choose to reschedule a game 1 time due to player availability.
Pitching/Catching:
- League will observe pitching rules from the Little League rule book: Little League Pitching Rules
- All pitchers must wear a heart guard.
- A pitcher once removed from the mound cannot return as a pitcher.
- A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game, cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.
- Pitcher’s count will revert to the beginning of the last batter faced.
- If a catcher catches one pitch into a fourth inning after catching 3 innings, he is not allowed to pitch.
Batting/Base Running:
- Teams will bat their entire roster.
- Drop Third Strike Rule: If the catcher fails to catch the ball on a third strike, and first base is open, or there are two outs, then the batter becomes a runner.
- "Pinch Runners": Used for injured players only. The pinch runner will be the last made out, either the current inning or the previous inning if the current inning has no outs.
- No headfirst sliding into any advancing base. Players may slide headfirst going back to the base only.
Coaches:
- No more than 3 coaches at a time within the fenced area of the diamond. Additional assistants are required to remain outside the field of play.
- Managers are the only authorized individuals to talk with umpires or board members about issues that arise before or during a game. If the manager is not present, 1 coach is authorized to assume the manager's role.
Baseball - Major
- 1:45 time limit: No new inning will start after the 1:45 time limit unless the game is tied. The umpire in chief will declare the last inning after consulting with both managers. If both managers do not consent, then the time limit will come into effect. Once the time limit is reached, the inning will be played until finished. In case of a tie, play may continue for one more inning. The extra inning will have a 5-run-rule limit. If tied after 1 extra inning, the game ends in a tie.
- 5-run-rule will be in effect in every inning except for the last inning, where unlimited runs are allowed.
- Regular season rules will be used during tournament play.
- If coach, player, or fan conduct becomes disrespectful the umpire will adhere to the following protocol:
- first offense - warn the manager
- second offense - the manager is ejected
- third offense - the coach is ejected
- fourth offense - the game will be called
Player Availability:
- "Pool Player": if a pool player is needed, player will be assigned by the Player Agent. Once a pool player is confirmed that player must play 9 consecutive outs and only in the outfield positions. If a pool player is not available, a player from the opposing team may be borrowed so the game can be played. The borrowed player is the choice of the coach lending the player.
- Teams are allowed to choose to reschedule a game 1 time due to player availability.
Pitching/Catching:
- League will observe pitching rules from the Little League rule book: Little League Pitching Rules
- All pitchers must wear a heart guard.
- A pitcher once removed from the mound cannot return as a pitcher.
- A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game, cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.
- Pitcher's count will revert to the beginning of the last batter faced.
- If a catcher catches one pitch into a fourth inning after catching 3 innings, he is not allowed to pitch.
Batting/Base Running:
- Teams will bat their entire roster.
- Drop Third Strike Rule: If the catcher fails to catch the ball on a third strike, and first base is open, or there are two outs, then the batter becomes a runner.
- "Pinch Runners": Used for injured players only. The pinch runner will be the last made out, either the current inning or the previous inning if the current inning has no outs.
- No head first sliding into any advancing base. Players may slide head first going back to the base only.
Coaches:
- No more than 3 coaches at a time within the fenced area of the diamond. Additional assistants are required to remain outside the field of play.
- Managers are the only authorized individuals to talk with umpires or board members about issues that arise before or during a game. If the manager is not present, 1 coach is authorized to assume the manager's role.
Baseball - Senior
- 2:00 time limit: No new inning will start after the 2:00 time limit unless the game is tied. The umpire in chief will declare the last inning after consulting with both managers. If both managers do not consent, then the time limit will come into effect. Once the time limit is reached, the inning will be played until finished. In case of a tie, play may continue for one more inning. The extra inning will have a 6-run-rule limit. If tied after 1 extra inning, the game ends in a tie.
- 6-run-rule will be in effect in every inning except for the last inning, where unlimited runs are allowed.
- Regular season rules will be used during tournament play.
- If coach, player, or fan conduct becomes disrespectful the umpire will adhere to the following protocol:
- first offense - warn the manager
- second offense - the manager is ejected
- third offense - the coach is ejected
- fourth offense - the game will be called
Player Availability:
- "Pool Player": if a pool player is needed, player will be assigned by the Player Agent. Once a pool player is confirmed that player must play 9 consecutive outs and only in the outfield positions. If a pool player is not available, a player from the opposing team may be borrowed so the game can be played. The borrowed player is the choice of the coach lending the player.
- Teams are allowed to choose to reschedule a game 1 time due to player availability.
Pitching/Catching:
- League will observe pitching rules from the Little League rule book: Little League Pitching Rules
- All pitchers are strongly encouraged to wear a heart guard.
- A pitcher moving from pitcher to a different position is eligible to return as a pitcher anytime, but only once per game.
- A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game, cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.
- If a catcher catches one pitch into a fourth inning after catching 3 innings, he is not allowed to pitch.
Batting/Base Running:
- Teams will bat their entire roster.
- Drop Third Strike Rule: If the catcher fails to catch the ball on a third strike, and first base is open, or there are two outs, then the batter becomes a runner.
- "Pinch Runners": Used for injured players only. The pinch runner will be the last made out, either the current inning or the previous inning if the current inning has no outs.
- No headfirst sliding into any advancing base. Players may slide headfirst going back to the base only.
Coaches:
- No more than 3 coaches at a time within the fenced area of the diamond. Additional assistants are required to remain outside the field of play.
- Managers are the only authorized individuals to talk with umpires or board members about issues that arise before or during a game. If the manager is not present, 1 coach is authorized to assume the manager's role.
Softball - Rookie
- 1:30 time limit. Both managers around 1:15 mark must come to a determination of the last inning. If neither manager comes to an agreement, then time limit is played. If the game is tied after the time limit, the game ends in a tie.
- 5-run-rule will be in effect in every inning except for the last inning, where unlimited runs are allowed.
- Teams will bat their entire roster.
- 10 players are permitted to play in the field, 8 players minimum.
- 12 players on a team: no one player shall sit out more than one inning. 13 players on a team: no one player shall sit out more than 2 innings.
- The batter is allowed 5 pitches or three strikes. There are no walks.
- No bunting allowed.
- If coach, player, or fan conduct becomes disrespectful the umpire will adhere to the following protocol:
- first offense - warn the manager
- second offense - the manager is ejected
- third offense - the coach is ejected
- fourth offense - the game will be called
Coaching/Pitching:
- Pitching must be done from 35 foot or further.
- Any accidental interference by offensive or defensive coaches will result in a dead ball. Any base runners will return to their previous base, and the batter will resume with the same count he/she had before the previous pitch.
- One defensive coach is allowed on the field with the players, preferably in or around center field.
- Managers/Coaches are recommended to pitch underhand.
Fielding:
- Pitcher's helper must wear a helmet with a face guard/face mask and a heart guard.
- Outfielders must start any play in the outfield grass.
- No player may play more than 3 innings at the same position.
Base Running:
- Implement halfway rule with infield control. Infield control is defined as an infielder with the ball in his/her mitt or hand. If a runner has not progressed past the halfway mark by the time the infield has control of the ball, then the runner will need to go back to the previous base uncontested. The base runner cannot be tagged out when returning to the previous base. If a runner has crossed the halfway mark, then they can proceed to the next base and the ball is live. The runner can still be tagged out at the upcoming base.
- No stealing permitted.
- A base runner may take an extra base on an overthrow with no advancement on continued errors.
Softball - Minor/Major
- 1:45 time limit: No new inning will start after the 1:45 time limit unless the game is tied. The umpire in chief will declare the last inning after consulting with both managers. If both managers do not consent, then the time limit will come into effect. Once the time limit is reached, the inning will be played until finished. In case of a tie, play may continue for one more inning. The extra inning will have a 5-run-rule limit. If tied after 1 extra inning, the game ends in a tie.
- 5-run-rule will be in effect in every inning except for the last inning, where unlimited runs are allowed.
- Regular season rules will be used during tournament play.
- 10 players will be permitted to play in the field, 8 players minimum.
- All four outfielders should be played at traditional depth – no short fielders.
- Games will be played with an 11 inch softball.
- If coach, player, or fan conduct becomes disrespectful the umpire will adhere to the following protocol:
- first offense - warn the manager
- second offense - the manager is ejected
- third offense - the coach is ejected
- fourth offense - the game will be called
Player Availability:
- "Pool Player": if a pool player is needed, player will be assigned by the Player Agent. Once a pool player is confirmed that player must play 9 consecutive outs and only in the outfield positions. If a pool player is not available, a player from the opposing team may be borrowed so the game can be played. The borrowed player is the choice of the coach lending the player.
- Teams are allowed to choose to reschedule a game 1 time due to player availability.
Pitching/Catching:
- League will observe pitching rules from the Little League rule book: https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/pitch-count/
- All pitchers must wear a heart guard and a face mask.
- The pitching rubber will be 37 feet from home plate.
Batting/Base Running:
- Teams will bat their entire roster.
- No headfirst sliding into any advancing base. Players may slide headfirst going back to the base only.
- “Infield Fly Rule” is in effect.
Coaches:
- No more than 3 coaches at a time within the fenced area of the diamond. Additional assistants are required to remain outside the field of play.
- Managers are the only authorized individuals to talk with umpires or board members about issues that arise before or during a game. If the manager is not present, 1 coach is authorized to assume the manager's role.
Softball - Junior
- 2:00 time limit: No new inning will start after the 2:00 time limit unless the game is tied. The umpire in chief will declare the last inning after consulting with both managers. If both managers do not consent, then the time limit will come into effect. Once the time limit is reached, the inning will be played until finished. In case of a tie, play may continue for one more inning. The extra inning will have a 5-run-rule limit. If tied after 1 extra inning, the game ends in a tie.
- 5-run-rule will be in effect in every inning except for the last inning, where unlimited runs are allowed.
- Regular season rules will be used during tournament play.
- 9 players will be permitted to play in the field, 8 players minimum.
- All four outfielders should be played at traditional depth – no short fielders.
- Games will be played with an 11 inch softball.
- If coach, player, or fan conduct becomes disrespectful the umpire will adhere to the following protocol:
- first offense - warn the manager
- second offense - the manager is ejected
- third offense - the coach is ejected
- fourth offense - the game will be called
Player Availability:
- "Pool Player": if a pool player is needed, player will be assigned by the Player Agent. Once a pool player is confirmed that player must play 9 consecutive outs and only in the outfield positions. If a pool player is not available, a player from the opposing team may be borrowed so the game can be played. The borrowed player is the choice of the coach lending the player.
- Teams are allowed to choose to reschedule a game 1 time due to player availability.
Pitching/Catching:
- League will observe pitching rules from the Little League rule book: https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/pitch-count/
- All pitchers must wear a heart guard and a face mask.
- The pitching rubber will be 43 feet from home plate.
Batting/Base Running:
- Teams will bat their entire roster.
- No headfirst sliding into any advancing base. Players may slide headfirst going back to the base only.
- “Infield Fly Rule” is in effect.
Coaches:
- No more than 3 coaches at a time within the fenced area of the diamond. Additional assistants are required to remain outside the field of play.
- Managers are the only authorized individuals to talk with umpires or board members about issues that arise before or during a game. If the manager is not present, 1 coach is authorized to assume the manager's role.