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JUNIOR LEAGUE RULES
Game Time 5:30, Please arrive 45 min early
5/4 Opening Day (Parade begins at 12:00)
5/26 Memorial Day Parade
6/9, 6/10, 6/12,6/14 Playoffs
1)
A full,
continuous batting order will be used throughout each game.
2)
In the
case of a player arriving late for a game and not in the original
line-up, that player may be entered into the end of the line-up and bat
in that spot only.
3)
Free
substitution is allowed in the field.
4)
Bunting
is allowed
5)
Base
runners must slide on all close plays; otherwise runner may be called
out.
6)
Play is
dead when the ball is returned to the rubber.
7)
Leading
is not allowed. Runners may not leave their base until the pitch crosses
home plate, or contact is made.
8)
No balks
will be called.
9)
Unsportsmanlike behavior or language is not allowed.
10)
Harassment of the opposing pitcher is prohibited.
11)
The
“Infield Fly Rule” will not apply.
12)
A Game
is considered complete after four (4) innings (three and one half, if
the home team is leading).
13)
Each
team is limited to ten (10) batters per inning, after which the team is
out, regardless of the number of batters in their lineup for that game.
14)
A team
is allowed to play and complete the game with as few as eight (8)
players.
15)
If a
team knows in advance that they will have less than 10 for a game they
may contact selected players from the Farm league so they can compete
without jeopardizing the safety and welfare of their players. These
selected players will be chosen by Farm league coaches and put on a list
for Junior league coaches to contact on a rotating basis. If the Farm
league player has no conflicts with a Farm league game he may play in
the Junior league game. Defensively, the player will not be allowed to
play either pitcher or catcher in the game. Offensively, he will bat
last in the batting order.
16)
A batter
may not attempt to reach 1st base following a dropped third
strike.
17)
For the
purpose of warming up, the designated “Home” team will have use of the
ball field from one (1) hour before game time until 15 minutes before
game time. The designated “Away” team will then be allowed use of the
field until game time.
18)
Team
hats and jerseys must be worn at all times. Jerseys must be tucked in
and gray pants worn by ALL players. Coaches and/or umpires will enforce
this.
19)
Intentional Walks are not allowed.
20)
A
pitcher must be removed on a coaches 2nd trip to the mound in
a single inning, or a 3rd trip a game.
21)
Each
team should keep an accurate scorebook during each game. Pitching
changes should be logged in each teams’ book.
22)
No
Smoking on the field is allowed.
23)
Game
results should be reported to the League Coordinator by both teams,
within twenty-four (24) hours of completion of game.
24)
In case
of inclement weather during day of scheduled game, coaches should decide
as soon as possible prior to game time if game will be cancelled, so
that umpires and players can be notified. Home team manager will make
final decision on whether to cancel game. League Coordinator should also
be notified.
25)
Stealing
is allowed at all bases, except home plate. The runner may attempt to
steal a base only after ball passes home plate.
26)
When a
ball is overthrown during a play at any base, runners may not advance
more than one (1) base.
27)
No
player may pitch more than three (3) innings per game (innings must be
consecutive), nor more than six (6) innings per week.
28)
Players
may only sit out two (2) innings defensively in the course of a
regulation game. The only exceptions to this rule are injury or a player
having to sit on the bench for disciplinary reasons.
29)
A
pitcher must be removed if they hit two (2) batters in a single inning
or three (3) batters in a game.
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2008 JUNIOR
LEAGUE SCHEDULE