FORMS
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RULES
Carry in, Carry out policy. USE the Trash Cans provided. Team Managers are responsible for clearing
your dugout. No alcohol or tobacco allowed on the field at any time, even by spectators. Keep things
conservative and inconspicuous.
Be respectful to players and spectators. “Heckling” is permitted but please use discretion. This is a
family friendly event, to have fun and help those around us. ASA/USA rules, not sanctioned event by
any organization. Be ready to play 30 minutes before your game time.
Arguing calls with umpires is strictly prohibited. When the coaches cannot agree with the umpires, the
event coordinators (Don & Kyle) shall be contacted. This may result in a forced RobbieDanny Rule.
Each team shall pick a member to battle in a Best of 3 – Rock/Paper/Scissors. The resulting team win will
resolve the argument and the game shall proceed, regardless the outcome. Exception: When either
Rob Lebrun and/or Dan Camara are present, they shall represent a team to execute RobbieDanny.
Intentional disagreements will not permit use of RobbieDanny.
Games are 60 min, 7 innings - whichever comes first. A new inning cannot be started once the time limit
is reached. Coin flip at the start of all games, except for the finals. Extra innings will start with runner on
2nd base, who is the last out/last inning. **NO METAL CLEATS**
Scoring and Mercy Rules:
Maximum of 5 runs per at bat may be scored. No home run limit exist, as they cost $20 for 10 for the
event. An HR is defined as any batter making it to all four bases or traditional over the fence. . Mercy
Rule is 15 runs after 5 innings.
Umpires: Winning teams shall provide 2 umps for the game immediately following. If no umps are
supplied, the previous game is forfeited. Exception: Should the winning team be playing right away, the
other team will provide. Volunteer Umps are encouraged.
Bat Rules:
ANY Wood bats for the boys. Any ASA/USA/USSSA bat for the girls. Corndogs are allowed.
Pitch Rule:
1 ball and 1 strike, one foul to waste. 6’ – 12’ arc. Home plate and extension are strike zone.
Lineup, Field Play and General.
Event’s Team Roster shall be turned in prior to your first game. Players may not be younger than 15 y/o.
Players under 18 y/o must gain parent/guardian permission to participate. Roster adjustments not
permitted after first game starts.
7 and 3 min to play. 3 members of each sex in line up and in field at all times. 1 of each sex hit before
the 4th in the order and shall bat the second member of each sex by the 8th spot in the lineup. You
cannot bat more than 5 guys in a row.
If the male before a female walks and no strikes are given, she is permitted to walk or hit (current batter
does not get 2nd base if a decision to bat is made). Intentional walking (no pitches thrown) a guy to get
to the female awards the batter 2nd base.
The field’s normal home plate will be covered with a Home Plate: This plate is for defense plays only,
Pitching and Fielding. The Home Plate is larger than a normal plate so this causes the Home Plate to be
in fair and foul territory at the same time. Fair and foul to areas of the field still exist, such as a normal
home plate, so a batted ball that contacts the Home Plate may be called fair or foul by the umpire.
3rd BASE LINE to HOME (SCORING & OUTS)
A run scored may only be declared when a legal base runner as made contact with the Home Plate Line
or has made contact with the field after the Home Plate Line. This simulates actual base and plate plays
for the runner. The Home Plate Line does NOT extend up from the field (it is not football).
Base runners are declared out when:
1. Crossing the commitment line and able to complete to the Home Plate Line prior to a fielder
obtaining the ball and making contact with the home plate.
2. Is tagged by a defensive fielder prior to crossing the Home Plate Line.
3. Makes contact with Home Plate when attempting to score. No warnings are given.
Bunting is not permitted. Infield fly is in effect.
Starters may re-enter once during a single game and shall re-enter in the same spot in the lineup.
Notify other team as it occurs. Substitute players, not sharing a spot in the lineup, shall be declared
prior to the start of the game, in order to play that game. Players not declared on the line-up or as subs
on a line-up card will not be permitted entry/play for that game. Exception: Unlimited Re-Entry is
permitted when 2 players share the same spot in the lineup. Entry/Re-entry does not require
notification to field official and opposing team, as the book is declared at the start of the game. It is not
permitted to have each player in that spot in the field at the same time.
Respect line in effect for female batters - One Short Fielder may be used “F10 Rule” and shall be female.
“Pick Ups”: You may pick up one girl from another team only if that other team is eliminated and you
need that player to achieve the minimum Guy/Girl count.
Runners:
Base runners are not allowed to lead or steal. A runner's foot must remain on the base until the batter
contacts the ball. At the time of violation a warning is to be given, by the ump, to the team or player
prior, each game. Should a runner leave the base early and the batter makes contact, putting the ball in
play; it’s the umpire(s) call only when challenged by the opposing team
Courtesy runners may be used. One for each sex per inning, same sex. If a runner is stuck on base when
they come to bat their at-bat is considered an out.
Safety Bag (orange) is in effect for plays at first that batter attempting to make it to first. Once declared
safe on first, that base runner shall only use the white bag for subsequent plays to maintain his/her
safe/out status, such as returning to first after attempting 2nd. Effect: Field warnings are issued.
Exception: Any injury or contact with the first baseman/fielder, by the base runner, will be declared out.
Recurring violation by the same Player(s)/Team(s) will result in game ejection/loss of game.
Slide Rule is in effect are as follows: “Get Out of the Way Rule” - Infield plays and base running shall be
as safe as possible. The base runners shall slide into the bag only or move away from the fielder
allowing clear movement for the fielder’s feet, arms and/or hands to attempt a following play. Base
runner interference with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball, interference with a fielder
attempting to throw the ball, intentionally interferes with a thrown ball while out of the batter’s box,
makes contact with a fair batted ball before reaching first or discards their bat which prevents that
fielder from making a play on the ball may be declared interference with a defensive player. Effect: Ball
is declared dead ball and the base runner who interfered is declared out. Exception: Interference with a
Alcohol & Tobacco not allowed on the field
defensive player as an obvious attempt to prevent a double play while the fielder attempts to achieve
the 2nd out of a double play; determined by umpire’s judgment each runner shall be consider out.
A commitment line is present on the 3rd base line. After a runner passes the commitment line, plays at
home are considered force plays. Fielder (catcher) must maintain control of the ball and touch
home/extension plate. Tagging the baserunner after the commitment line is also permitted. No base
path can be determined after crossing the commitment line.
your dugout. No alcohol or tobacco allowed on the field at any time, even by spectators. Keep things
conservative and inconspicuous.
Be respectful to players and spectators. “Heckling” is permitted but please use discretion. This is a
family friendly event, to have fun and help those around us. ASA/USA rules, not sanctioned event by
any organization. Be ready to play 30 minutes before your game time.
Arguing calls with umpires is strictly prohibited. When the coaches cannot agree with the umpires, the
event coordinators (Don & Kyle) shall be contacted. This may result in a forced RobbieDanny Rule.
Each team shall pick a member to battle in a Best of 3 – Rock/Paper/Scissors. The resulting team win will
resolve the argument and the game shall proceed, regardless the outcome. Exception: When either
Rob Lebrun and/or Dan Camara are present, they shall represent a team to execute RobbieDanny.
Intentional disagreements will not permit use of RobbieDanny.
Games are 60 min, 7 innings - whichever comes first. A new inning cannot be started once the time limit
is reached. Coin flip at the start of all games, except for the finals. Extra innings will start with runner on
2nd base, who is the last out/last inning. **NO METAL CLEATS**
Scoring and Mercy Rules:
Maximum of 5 runs per at bat may be scored. No home run limit exist, as they cost $20 for 10 for the
event. An HR is defined as any batter making it to all four bases or traditional over the fence. . Mercy
Rule is 15 runs after 5 innings.
Umpires: Winning teams shall provide 2 umps for the game immediately following. If no umps are
supplied, the previous game is forfeited. Exception: Should the winning team be playing right away, the
other team will provide. Volunteer Umps are encouraged.
Bat Rules:
ANY Wood bats for the boys. Any ASA/USA/USSSA bat for the girls. Corndogs are allowed.
Pitch Rule:
1 ball and 1 strike, one foul to waste. 6’ – 12’ arc. Home plate and extension are strike zone.
Lineup, Field Play and General.
Event’s Team Roster shall be turned in prior to your first game. Players may not be younger than 15 y/o.
Players under 18 y/o must gain parent/guardian permission to participate. Roster adjustments not
permitted after first game starts.
7 and 3 min to play. 3 members of each sex in line up and in field at all times. 1 of each sex hit before
the 4th in the order and shall bat the second member of each sex by the 8th spot in the lineup. You
cannot bat more than 5 guys in a row.
If the male before a female walks and no strikes are given, she is permitted to walk or hit (current batter
does not get 2nd base if a decision to bat is made). Intentional walking (no pitches thrown) a guy to get
to the female awards the batter 2nd base.
The field’s normal home plate will be covered with a Home Plate: This plate is for defense plays only,
Pitching and Fielding. The Home Plate is larger than a normal plate so this causes the Home Plate to be
in fair and foul territory at the same time. Fair and foul to areas of the field still exist, such as a normal
home plate, so a batted ball that contacts the Home Plate may be called fair or foul by the umpire.
3rd BASE LINE to HOME (SCORING & OUTS)
A run scored may only be declared when a legal base runner as made contact with the Home Plate Line
or has made contact with the field after the Home Plate Line. This simulates actual base and plate plays
for the runner. The Home Plate Line does NOT extend up from the field (it is not football).
Base runners are declared out when:
1. Crossing the commitment line and able to complete to the Home Plate Line prior to a fielder
obtaining the ball and making contact with the home plate.
2. Is tagged by a defensive fielder prior to crossing the Home Plate Line.
3. Makes contact with Home Plate when attempting to score. No warnings are given.
Bunting is not permitted. Infield fly is in effect.
Starters may re-enter once during a single game and shall re-enter in the same spot in the lineup.
Notify other team as it occurs. Substitute players, not sharing a spot in the lineup, shall be declared
prior to the start of the game, in order to play that game. Players not declared on the line-up or as subs
on a line-up card will not be permitted entry/play for that game. Exception: Unlimited Re-Entry is
permitted when 2 players share the same spot in the lineup. Entry/Re-entry does not require
notification to field official and opposing team, as the book is declared at the start of the game. It is not
permitted to have each player in that spot in the field at the same time.
Respect line in effect for female batters - One Short Fielder may be used “F10 Rule” and shall be female.
“Pick Ups”: You may pick up one girl from another team only if that other team is eliminated and you
need that player to achieve the minimum Guy/Girl count.
Runners:
Base runners are not allowed to lead or steal. A runner's foot must remain on the base until the batter
contacts the ball. At the time of violation a warning is to be given, by the ump, to the team or player
prior, each game. Should a runner leave the base early and the batter makes contact, putting the ball in
play; it’s the umpire(s) call only when challenged by the opposing team
Courtesy runners may be used. One for each sex per inning, same sex. If a runner is stuck on base when
they come to bat their at-bat is considered an out.
Safety Bag (orange) is in effect for plays at first that batter attempting to make it to first. Once declared
safe on first, that base runner shall only use the white bag for subsequent plays to maintain his/her
safe/out status, such as returning to first after attempting 2nd. Effect: Field warnings are issued.
Exception: Any injury or contact with the first baseman/fielder, by the base runner, will be declared out.
Recurring violation by the same Player(s)/Team(s) will result in game ejection/loss of game.
Slide Rule is in effect are as follows: “Get Out of the Way Rule” - Infield plays and base running shall be
as safe as possible. The base runners shall slide into the bag only or move away from the fielder
allowing clear movement for the fielder’s feet, arms and/or hands to attempt a following play. Base
runner interference with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball, interference with a fielder
attempting to throw the ball, intentionally interferes with a thrown ball while out of the batter’s box,
makes contact with a fair batted ball before reaching first or discards their bat which prevents that
fielder from making a play on the ball may be declared interference with a defensive player. Effect: Ball
is declared dead ball and the base runner who interfered is declared out. Exception: Interference with a
Alcohol & Tobacco not allowed on the field
defensive player as an obvious attempt to prevent a double play while the fielder attempts to achieve
the 2nd out of a double play; determined by umpire’s judgment each runner shall be consider out.
A commitment line is present on the 3rd base line. After a runner passes the commitment line, plays at
home are considered force plays. Fielder (catcher) must maintain control of the ball and touch
home/extension plate. Tagging the baserunner after the commitment line is also permitted. No base
path can be determined after crossing the commitment line.