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OBJECTIVE: We are a flexible, fun softball league whose goal is to enjoy the game, have fun and maintain a friendly relationship with teams and players. These rules on the proceeding pages are Official U.S.S.S.A. Rules and Regulations and will be enforced by the U.S.S.S.A. in any TOURNAMENT play that your team might participate in. Our league is not strict in the enforcement of these roles and we do not promote that any players argue these rules vehemently (lighten up, have fun). I sincerely hope that every, single player has a great season and I look forward to playing (and partying) with all of our teams.
Sincerely, The League Officers, President
SPECIAL RULES
1) There is a white pole on the fence at Right, Center Field: To the right of this pole is a single, to tile left of this pole, up until the light pole in center is a double and to the left of the light pole is a Home Run.
2) If a ball hits the trees hanging over any of the fences, it will be ruled a single, double or home run, depending on the location of the ball.
3) Any ball that goes under the fence will be a dead ball with the runner(s) advancing to the next base.
4) Any ball that goes into the bleachers or into an out-of-play area will be a dead ball with the runner(s) advancing to the next base, provided that ball was fair initially.
5) Base runners will not slide into defensive players with the intent to harm or injure the defensive player. We have not really had to deal with this problem, so it will be addressed per situation.
6) Line-up rules go as follows:
7) Teams must have at least three girls in their line-up at all times.
8) With nine players and NO DH, you may have three guys in a row ONLY once.
9) With nine players and DH, you may have three guys in a row ONLY once.
10) With ten players you may NOT have more than two guys batting in a row.
11) With ten players and a D.H., you may NOT have more than two guys batting in a row.
12) If a guy walks, whether intentional or not, the following girl has the option to take first base, advancing the guy to second.
13) Batter's who strike out must buy their team a case of beer. (Case Club) [Just kidding!].
14) Player's are expected to respect the Umpires and remember that they have the final say!
15) Parents with children at the game, please pay attention to the game and your children if they are in the playing area.
16) Make every attempt to warn the people in the playground by Left Field if a ball is hit in that area.
17) We are here every Sunday to play ball and have fun, so Coaches can make exceptions in regards to forfeits and line-UP's so the game can be played.
18) A player must play at least 1 inning in at least 5 regular season games to be eligible for the playoffs.
19) There will be a 10 run rule after 5 complete innings.
20) Teams may pick up 2 players from other teams if they do not have enough players.
21) Teams must use all of team players first and may only pick up Nooner's Co-Ed Softball League players as substitute.
22) If a game goes into extra innings, the top of the 8th inning will begin with the 1 and 1 count rule in effect.
23) If using a DH, team must start and end with a DH. The team will take an out every time the DH is due up if the DH cannot finish the game.
24) ABSOLUTELY NO METAL SPIKES ALLOWED.
25) This is a fun, flexible league. Exceptions may be made to the rules above depending upon agreement by both coaches.
CONDUCT
1) All players are expected to refrain from swearing and arguing on the field as there are many young children attending these games.
2) Please clean up any trash and garbage that your team has strewn about.
3) Make every attempt to patronize Nooner's Bar, even on days besides Sundays. They really do a lot to support this League.....Let's support them. Besides, it really is a lot of fun there.
4) Please Drink Responsibly (And this coming from a player of the Purple Team!)