Quinte Baseball League

 

2024 QBL PLAYING RULES

U11 AND ABOVE

The Quinte Baseball League is affiliated with the EOBA and the OBA. For this purpose, the rules will be

followed in the following order.

 

1. Quinte Baseball League

2. Eastern Ontario Baseball Association (EOBA)

3. Ontario Baseball Association (OBA)

4. Official Rules of Baseball (Baseball Canada)

 

1.00

Official Rules: Objectives of the Game – No exceptions noted

 

 

2.00

Official Rules: The Playing Field

2.1 Infield Fly Rule applies at every level except Rookie.

2.2 The Hurry Up Rule is not to be used at any level.

2.3 Blood Rule. A player with visible blood on their person or clothing is not allowed to remain in the game.  They may return once they have cleaned up and all open wounds are covered

 

 

3.00

Official Rules: Equipment & Uniforms – The following exceptions are noted.

3.01 Physical Abuse of Umpires.  Any coach or player that makes Physical Contact with any Umpire will receive an automatic 5 game suspension and will be reviewed by the League.  A second suspension for Physical Contact with an Umpire will result in the Coach or Player being suspended from the QBL for LIFE (for the purpose of this ruling the second suspension is not necessarily the same year but a total throughout playing/coaching career.

3.02 Any player ejected from a game (not related to Physical Contact) will be suspended from playing the next game PLAYED on the schedule

 

3.02 Coaches/Parent that takes the field to coach the bases must wear appropriate footwear CLOSED TOED SHOES ( no sandals or flip flops allowed)

 

 

3.04

Catcher’s Mitt

 

a) Catcher’s mitt required is Mosquito, Pee Wee, Bantam & Midget.

 

 

3.08

Helmets

 

QBL shall adopt the following rule pertaining to the use of helmets:

 

(a) All players shall use some type of protective helmet while at bat and while running the bases.

 

(b) All players in QBL shall wear a double ear-flap helmet while at bat or on base.

 

(c) All single ear-flap helmet are NOT permitted at any level.

 

(d) All catchers shall wear a catcher’s protective helmet and face mask while receiving a pitch.

 

(e) All base coaches under 19 years of age shall wear a protective helmet while performing their duties.

 

(f) All bat /ball boys or girls shall wear a double ear-flap protective helmet while performing their duties.

 

 

Rule 3.08 Comment: The intent of the Helmet rule is that they be worn as they were designed by the manufacturer for maximum safety. If the umpire observes any violation of these rules, he shall direct the violation to be corrected. If the violation is not corrected within a reasonable time, in the umpire’s judgment, the umpire shall eject the offender from the game, and disciplinary action, as appropriate, will be recommended. Chinstraps are to be worn on all helmets (exempt Bantam and Midget Divisions).  Players in younger divisions are allowed to wear helmets without a chinstrap as long as the helmet is equipped with a cheek protector. Players wearing a FULL CAGE on their helmet are still required to wear a chin strap

 

 

3.11

Equipment & Uniforms

 

 

d) In all Series, shoes with metal cleats are prohibited.

 

i) Subject to the following, in addition to wooden bats, metal bats shall be allowed in QBL play.

 

i. There is no Length to Weight restrictions.

 

ii. Bats stamped as Softball Bats are permitted at Rookie and Mosquito.

 

 

 

j) Players, coaches and managers who use electronic devices on the field will be ordered by the umpire to remove them from the field immediately. Failure to do so will result in ejection. Umpires who use electronic devices on the field during the game are subject to suspension and potential loss of accreditation. Fitbits, FuelBands, and other fitness trackers are considered electronic devices for the purposes of this rule, and are not permitted except where required for medical reasons (i.e.: heart rate monitor prescribed by a physician). Exception: Dedicated watches, stopwatches and electronic pitch counters/indicators are permitted.

 

 

k) All players, including pitchers, are permitted to wear compression sleeves on one or both arms. If only wearing one, it may be worn on either the pitching or glove arm. A compression sleeve extending only to the elbow shall have the same restrictions as a compression sleeve extending to the wrist. Pitchers must wear compression sleeves which are solid in color and may not be white or grey. Pitchers may not wear compression sleeves which are distracting in nature including designs and reflective material.

 

 

l) With the exception of piping (strings), no part of the pitcher’s glove may be white or gray. The pitcher’s glove may not, in the judgment of the umpire, be distracting in any manner. No fielder, regardless of position may use a fielding glove that, in the judgment of the umpire, mimics, or attempts to mimic the color of a baseball.

 

m) All players must wear a protective cup or Jill

 

 

4.00

Official Rules: Game Preliminaries – The following exceptions are noted

 

 

4.01

Umpire Duties

 

 

(c) Receive from the home Club a supply of 1 regulation baseball, the number and make to be certified to the home Club by the League. The umpire shall inspect the baseballs and ensure they are regulation baseballs and that they are properly rubbed so that the gloss is removed. The umpire shall be the sole judge of the fitness of the balls to be used in the game.

 

 

(e) Have in his possession at least two alternate balls and shall require replenishment of such supply of alternate balls as needed throughout the game. Such alternate balls shall be put in play when:

 

 

4.09

Players May Advance to Higher Series

 

 

b) In advancing, a player may only advance as follows:

i. A Rookie player may only advance to Mosquito. (Note: A Rookie player is not eligible to pitch.)

ii. A Mosquito may advance only to Peewee.

iii. A Peewee may advance only to Bantam.

iv. A Bantam may advance only to Midget.

v. Players who turn 19 years of age in the calendar year are eligible to play Midget.

 

 

 

e) Once discovered, the penalty for violating any provision of "Players May Advance to Higher Series", shall be forfeiture by the team to which the player advances. The QBL shall determine what other appropriate steps will be taken in the circumstances. The QBL's decision is final and is not appealable.

 

 

4.09

f) Run/Inning Limits

 

Mosquito - Maximum 4 Runs/Inning

 

Pee Wee - Maximum 5 Runs/Inning

 

Bantam - Maximum 6 Runs/Inning

 

Midget - Maximum 6 Runs/Inning

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.10

Player Registration

 

b) Any overage player playing (registered) in a lower level will not be allowed to Pitch or Catch and must clearly be marked on the score sheet given to opposing team as an overage player (this does not apply to females who are allowed to play down 1 year without penalty).

 

b.2) No team shall pull a player down to play that is registered in a higher level

 

b.3) Players signed to an OBA Rep or above roster are allowed to play in the QBL (However they cannot pitch or catch). Any player signed to an OBA Roster as an AP is able to play in the QBL with zero restrictions as long as they have not played more than 7 games as a REP Player

 

 

c) All players shall be registered and sign an official team roster to be forwarded to the QBL Executive by July 1, 2024. To the center hosting tournament

 

c.2) All league fees are due at the scheduling meeting on May 6, 2024. 

The fee for this year is

Rookie $250.00 per team.

Mosquito  and Pee Wee $300.00 per team

Bantam and Midget $350.00 per team

 

 

d) Each Local Association shall be responsible for providing as necessary complete and accurate information for each player. The required information will be defined by the QBL. In addition, complete information for the head coach/manager and all coaches is to be provided. Copies should be forwarded to tournament hosts for the year-end tournament.

 

 

e) By virtue of having their Local Association submit a team roster, the head coach/manager accepts responsibility for the authenticity of the information shown on his/her team roster.

 

 

f) The Local Association shall submit the team roster to the QBL for approval.

 

 

5.00

Official Rules: Playing the Game – The following exceptions are noted

 

 

5.01

Starting the Game (“Play Ball!”)

 

(a) At the time set for beginning the game as shown on the QBL schedule, the players of the home team shall take their defensive positions, the first batter of the visiting team shall take his position in the batter’s box, the umpire-in-chief shall call “Play,” and the game shall start.

 

 

(b) After the umpire calls “Play” the ball is alive and in play and remains alive and in play until for legal cause, or at the umpire’s call of “Time” suspending play, the ball becomes dead.

 

 

(c) The pitcher shall deliver the pitch to the batter who may elect to strike the ball, or who may not offer at it, as he chooses.

 

 

d) A minimum of 7 players are required to start a game.

 

 

e) In all Series, If a game is started with 9 and for reason of injury your team is reduced to less than 9 (but more than 7), play can continue.  If for any other reason your team is reduced less than 9, the game is forfeited.

 

 

5.04

Batting

 
  1. Batting Order

 

 

(1) In all Series, all players present at the game shall be listed on the team’s batting line-up in the order desired by the manager/coach and bat in that order. Late arrivals shall be added to the bottom of this batting order.

 

5.04

(2)(a) In all QBL Series, if a player is removed from the game due to injury, illness or official ejection, the player’s spot in the batting order shall be deleted. No out will be recorded.

 

 

In the event a batter must be removed due to injury, official ejection, or has to leave for any reason during the time at bat, the next batter in the batting order shall come to bat assuming the balls and strikes count at the time the batter is removed. If the batter becomes an out, such batter shall then take his/her regular turn at bat.

 

Example – Able is removed due to injury, official ejection. Baker comes to bat assuming the count. Baker is retired. Baker is the next proper batter in the batting order and takes his regular at bat. The game will then follow rule 2a

 

 5.05 A regulation game is considered to be 7 innings or 1 hour 50 minutes in length (whichever comes first) Exception – When there is not enough daylight to safely continue play at parks that are not using lights.

5.05(a) Mosquito Division. A regulation game is considered to be 7 innings or 1 hour 30 minutes in length

 

If the time limit is not up when the run limit or 3rd out is made the game must continue. No new inning will start after the set time limit.

 

Mosquito teams may field 10 players at a time.  However, 4 of the 10 players must play in the outfield.

 

 

 

 

5.06

Base Running Rules

 
  1. In Mosquito, base runners cannot leave the base until the ball crosses home plate. If an infraction occurs, the ball will be declared dead and runners may not advance. 1 warning will be issued and for any further infractions thereafter, the runner will be called out. (Each team receives 1 warning). Mosquito runners are not allowed to steal home on any pitched ball caught or not caught by  the catcher. 

Note: that a ball thrown back to the Pitcher from the Catcher ( an overthrow). The runner on 3rd cannot score.  All other base runners are free to advance if able.  Runners on 3rd can come home when the defensive team attempts to make any play on a runner at any base

 

 
  1. In any Series, if a runner is removed by reason of injury or official ejection from the game, the player last put out shall act as pinch runner for the removed player. By virtue of the rule there shall be no pinch runners allowed.

 

 

c) Malicious contact is to be penalized whether committed by an offensive or defensive player. Contact shall be considered malicious if:

 

     i. the contact is the result of intentional excessive force, and/or

 

     ii. there is an intent to injure.

 

 

d) Runners are instructed to slide or attempt to avoid contacting a fielder. A player who maliciously runs into another player is to be declared out (unless he/she has scored prior to committing the infraction) and is to be automatically ejected (whether or not declared out).

 

 

e) If the defensive player blocked the base path clearly without possession of the ball, obstruction shall be called. The runner is safe, and a delayed dead ball is called.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.07

Pitch Count Limitations

 

h) A pitcher may not pitch more than the following limits in a calendar day

 

Minor and Major Mosquito - 3 innings/game.  Pitch/Catch a combination of 5 innings a game.

Minor and Major Peewee, Peewee Girls - 3 innings/game.  Pitch/Catch a combination of 5 innings a game

Minor and Major Bantam, Bantam Girls - 4 innings/game

Minor and Major Midget, Women - 4 innings/game

 

 

h) Where a team has multiple games on the same day, if a pitcher throws more than the following limits during a game or in combination of one or more games, the pitcher may not pitch again in a subsequent game that day:

 

Minor and Major Mosquito - 3 innings/game/ 6 innings/day

Minor and Major Peewee, Peewee Girls - 3 innings/game/6 innings/day

Minor and Major Bantam, Bantam Girls - 4 innings/game/8 innings/day

Minor and Major Midget, Women - 4 innings/game/8 innings/day

 

 

5.07

j) Where a team has multiple games in a tournament of 4 days or less, if a pitcher is limited to the limits for a tournament:

 

Minor and Major Mosquito - 12 innings/tournament

Minor and Major Peewee, Peewee Girls - 12 innings/tournament

Minor and Major Bantam, Bantam Girls - 14 innings/tournament

Minor and Major Midget, Women - 14 innings/tournament

 

Note: Innings/outs pitched will apply to the calendar day in which they were pitched. The calendar day applies regardless of the tournament schedule, day on which the first round completes, or delays caused by darkness or weather (however, a pitcher continuing in a suspended game shall not be charged for the same inning twice).

 

One pitch/play constitutes an inning.

A pitcher, once removed from the pitching position is not eligible to pitch for the remainder of the game regardless of the number of innings pitched to that point.

NOTE: Any pitcher that hits two or more batters in a single inning is not required to be removed from the pitching position.

 

Penalty: Infractions of the pitching rules are the pitcher is removed from the pitching position for the remainder of the game and the coach is ejected

 

6.00

Official Rules: Improper Play, Illegal Action and Misconduct – The following exceptions are noted

 

6.01

(i) Collisions at Home Plate

(1) A runner attempting to score may not deviate from his direct pathway to the plate in order to initiate

contact with the catcher, or otherwise initiate an avoidable collision. If, in the judgment of the umpire, a

runner attempting to score initiates contact with the catcher in such a manner, the umpire shall declare the

runner out (regardless of whether the catcher maintains possession of the ball). In such circumstances, the

umpire shall call the ball dead, and all other base runners shall return to the last base touched at the time of

the collision. If the runner slides into the plate in an appropriate manner, he shall not be adjudged to have violated Rule 6.01(i).

Rule 6.01(i)(1) Comment: The failure by the runner to make an effort to touch the plate, the runner’s

lowering of the shoulder, or the runner’s pushing through with his hands, elbows or arms, would support a

determination that the runner deviated from the pathway in order to initiate contact with the catcher in

violation of Rule 6.01(i), or otherwise initiated a collision that could have been avoided. A slide shall be

deemed appropriate, in the case of a feet first slide, if the runner’s buttocks and legs should hit the ground

before contact with the catcher. In the case of a head first slide, a runner shall be deemed to have slid

appropriately if his body should hit the ground before contact with the catcher. If a catcher blocks the

pathway of the runner, the umpire shall not find that the runner initiated an avoidable collision in violation

of this Rule 6.01(i)(1).

(2) Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as he

 is attempting to score. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks

 the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall call or signal the runner safe. Not withstanding the above, it

shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in a

legitimate attempt to field the throw (e.g., in reaction to the direction, trajectory or the hop of the incoming

throw, or in reaction to a throw that originates from a pitcher or drawn-in infielder). In addition, a catcher

without possession of the ball shall not be adjudged to violate this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the runner could have

avoided the collision with the catcher (or other player covering home plate) by sliding.

Rule 6.01(i)(2) Comment: A catcher shall not be deemed to have violated Rule 6.01(i)(2) unless he has

 blocked the plate without possession the ball (or when not in a legitimate attempt to field the throw), and

also hindered or impeded the progress of the runner attempting to score. A catcher shall not be deemed to

have hindered or impeded the progress of the runner if, in the judgment of the umpire, the runner would.

have been called out notwithstanding the catcher having blocked the plate. In addition, a catcher should use

best efforts to avoid unnecessary and forcible contact while tagging a runner attempting to slide. Catchers

who routinely make unnecessary and forcible contact with a runner attempting to slide (e.g., by initiating

contact using a knee, shin guard, elbow or forearm) may be subject to discipline by the League President.

All references to “the catcher” in this Rule 6.01(i) shall apply equally to other players covering home plate.

In addition, Rule 6.01(i)(2) shall not apply to force plays at home plate.

 

(j) Sliding to Bases on Double Play Attempts

If a runner does not engage in a bona fide slide, and initiates (or attempts to make) contact with the fielder

for the purpose of breaking up a double play, he should be called for interference under this Rule 6.01. A

“bona fide slide” for purposes of Rule 6.01 occurs when the runner:

(1) begins his slide (i.e., makes contact with the ground) before reaching the base;

(2) is able and attempts to reach the base with his hand or foot;

(3) is able and attempts to remain on the base (except home plate) after completion of the slide; and

(4) slides within reach of the base without changing his pathway for the purpose of initiating contact with a

fielder.

A runner who engages in a “bona fide slide” shall not be called for interference under this Rule 6.01, even in

cases where the runner makes contact with the fielder as a consequence of a permissible slide. In addition,

interference shall not be called where a runner’s contact with the fielder was caused by the fielder being

positioned in (or moving into) the runner’s legal pathway to the base.

Notwithstanding the above, a slide shall not be a “bona fide slide” if a runner engages in a “roll block,” or

intentionally initiates (or attempts to initiate) contact with the fielder by elevating and kicking his leg above

the fielder’s knee or throwing his arm or his upper body.

If the umpire determines that the runner violated this Rule 6.01(j), the umpire shall declare both the runner

and batter-runner out. Note, however, that if the runner has already been put out then the runner on whom

the defense was attempting to make a play shall be declared out.

 

6.02

Pitcher Illegal Action

(a) Balks

If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when:

(1) The pitcher, while touching his plate, makes any motion naturally associated with his pitch and fails to

make such delivery;

Rule 6.02 (a)(1) Comment: If a left-handed or right-handed pitcher swings his free foot past the back edge

of the pitcher’s rubber, he is required to pitch to the batter except to throw to second base on a pick-off play.

(2) The pitcher, while touching his plate, feints a throw to first or third base and fails to complete the throw;

(3) The pitcher, while touching his plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base;

Rule 6.02(a )(3) Comment: Requires the pitcher, while touching his plate, to step directly toward a base

before throwing to that base. If a pitcher turns or spins off of his free foot without actually stepping or if he

turns his body and throws before stepping, it is a balk.

A pitcher is to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base and is required to throw (except to

second base) because he steps. It is a balk if, with runners on first and third, the pitcher steps toward third

and does not throw, merely to bluff the runner back to third; then seeing the runner on first start for second, turn and step toward and throw to first base. It is legal for a pitcher to feint a throw to second base.

(4) The pitcher, while touching his plate, throws, or feints a throw to an unoccupied base, except for the

purpose of making a play;

Rule 6.02 (a )(4) Comment: When determining whether the pitcher throws or feints a throw to an

unoccupied base for the purpose of making a play, the umpire should consider whether a runner on the

previous base demonstrates or otherwise creates an impression of his intent to advance to such unoccupied

base.

(5) The pitcher makes an illegal pitch;

Rule 6.02(a )(5) Comment: A quick pitch is an illegal pitch. Umpires will judge a quick pitch as one delivered

before the batter is reasonably set in the batter’s box. With runners on base the penalty is a balk; with no

runners on base, it is a ball. The quick pitch is dangerous and should not be permitted.

(6) The pitcher delivers the ball to the batter while he is not facing the batter;

(7) The pitcher makes any motion naturally associated with his pitch while he is not touching the pitcher’s

plate;

(8) The pitcher unnecessarily delays the game;

Rule 6.02(a)(8) Comment: Rule 6.02 (a)(8) shall not apply when a warning is given pursuant to Rule 6.02 (c)(8) (which prohibits intentional delay of a game by throwing to fielders not in an attempt to put a runner out). If a

pitcher is ejected pursuant to Rule 6.02(c)(8) for continuing to delay the game, the penalty in Rule 6.02 (a)(8)

shall also apply. Rule 5.07 (c) (which sets a time limit for a pitcher to deliver the ball when the bases are

unoccupied) applies only when there are no runners on base.

(9) The pitcher, without having the ball, stands on or astride the pitcher’s plate or while off the plate, he

feints a pitch;

(10) The pitcher, after coming to a legal pitching position, removes one hand from the ball other than in an

actual pitch, or in throwing to a base;

(11) The pitcher, while touching his plate, accidentally or intentionally has the ball slip or fall out of his hand

or glove;

(12) The pitcher, while giving an intentional base on balls, pitches when the catcher is not in the catcher’s

box;

(13) The pitcher delivers the pitch from Set Position without coming to a stop.

PENALTY: The ball is dead, and each runner shall advance one base without liability to be put out, unless the

batter reaches first on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batter, or otherwise,
and all other runners advance at least one base, in which case the play proceeds without reference to the

balk.

APPROVED RULING: In cases where a pitcher balks and throws wild, either to a base or to home plate, a

runner or runners may advance beyond the base to which he is entitled at his own risk.

APPROVED RULING: A runner who misses the first base to which he is advancing and who is called out on

appeal shall be considered as having advanced one base for the purpose of this rule.

Rule 6.02(a ) Comment: Umpires should bear in mind that the purpose of the balk rule is to prevent the

pitcher from deliberately deceiving the base runner. If there is doubt in the
umpire’s mind, the “intent” of the pitcher should govern. However, certain specifics should be borne in

mind:
  1. Straddling the pitcher’s rubber without the ball is to be interpreted as intent to deceive and ruled a

balk.

(B) With a runner on first base the pitcher may make a complete turn, without hesitating toward first,

and throw to second. This is not to be interpreted as throwing to an unoccupied base.

(b) Illegal Pitches With Bases Unoccupied

If the pitcher makes an illegal pitch with the bases unoccupied, it shall be called a ball unless the batter

reaches first base on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batter or otherwise.

Rule 6.02(b) Comment: A ball which slips out of a pitcher’s hand and crosses the foul line shall be called a

ball; otherwise it will be called no pitch. This would be a balk with men on base.

 

6.02

(c) Pitching Prohibitions

 

Exceeding Pitching Limits as described in 5.07 h), i) & j). Penalty: Pitcher removed from the Pitching Position; Manager is ejected. Ejection is defined as the game you are ejected from as well as the next scheduled game your team plays. A rainout is not considered to be this game unless the rainout happens after the game has started.

6.04

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

 

(a) No manager, player, substitute, coach, trainer or batboy shall at any time, whether from the bench, the coach’s box or on the playing field, or elsewhere:

 

 

 

(c) No fielder shall take a position in the batter’s line of vision, and with deliberate unsportsmanlike intent, act in a manner to distract the batter.

 

PENALTY: The offender shall be removed from the game and shall leave the playing field, and, if a balk is made, it shall be nullified.

 

7.00

Official Rules: Ending The Game

 

 

(1) Incite, or try to incite, by word or sign a demonstration by spectators.

 

 

 

 

(2) Use language which will in any manner refer to or reflect upon opposing players, an umpire, or any spectator;

 

7.01

 

(3) Call “Time,” or employ any other word or phrase or commit any act while the ball is alive and in play for the obvious purpose of trying to make the pitcher commit a balk.

 

 

 

 

(4) Make intentional contact with the umpire in any manner.

 

 

 

 

7.01

(g) The score of a regulation game is the total number of runs scored by each team at the moment the game ends.

 

 

 

 

8.00

Official Rules: The Umpire – The following exceptions are noted.

 

 

 

 

(1) because the home team needs none of its half of the seventh inning or only a fraction of it, or

 

 

 

(2) because the umpire-in-chief calls the game for any reason including a mercy, darkness or weather.

 

 

 

 

9.00

 

9.01

The Scorekeeper – The following exceptions are noted.

 

For all regular season and playoff games, the home scorekeeper shall be the official scorekeeper. Scorekeepers must keep track of pitchers and catchers innings for both teams. If the home team fails to record pitcher and catcher innings the visitors score sheet will be considered official.

 

 

10.00

 

Tournament Rules These will be enforced no matter the length of the tournament.

 

 
           

10.01          All games shall be in accordance with QBL Playing Rules & the Official Rules of Baseball unless otherwise stated in this document.

10.02          In all QBL games an 18-run mercy rule will apply after 3 innings or 15 runs after 4 innings. A 10-run mercy rule will also apply after 5 innings or any subsequent inning thereafter. If the home team leads after the top half of any such inning, the game shall be considered a mercy and the home team will not bat.

10.03        Where the home team scores to take the lead in the 7th inning, any extra inning or any inning that will be the last inning because of a time limit, the game ends immediately. Similarly, if the home team scores a run that results in a mercy pursuant to g), the game ends immediately with that run.

10.04        Tournament will follow the double knock out format as provided by the OBA in section P5.1.

10.05        Due to the runs/inning limits, the game is over at the point when the losing team can no longer catch up.

10.06        All games shall be played until a winner is declared.

10.07        Mosquito Division Games tied after 1 hour and 30 minutes (regardless of inning) or after 7 innings, the 4 runs per inning mercy rule is removed. If an inning starts prior to the time limit, the 4-run mercy rule will be removed at the start of the next full inning.

10.08        Pee Wee Division Games tied after 1 hour and 45 minutes (regardless of inning) or after 7 innings, the 5 runs per inning mercy rule is removed. If an inning starts prior to the time limit, the 5-run mercy rule will be removed at the start of the next full inning

10.09        Bantam and Midget games tied after 1 hour & 45 minutes (regardless of inning) or 7 innings, the 6 runs per inning mercy rule is removed. If an inning starts prior to the time limit, the 6-run mercy rule will be removed at the start of the next full inning.

10.10        If a game cannot be continued due to darkness or lighting failure, the game shall be considered suspended and continued the next day.

10.11        Home team will be decided by a flip of a coin. The team furthest from the diamond where the game is being played shall make the call.

10.12        Home team shall keep official score and time.

10.13        Abuse of any official by players, coaches, or parents will not be tolerated. Any infraction could mean the disqualification of the team.

10.14        There will be no batting practice and no infield on tournament fields at any point.

10.15        To keep games on time, plate conferences with umpires and coaches/captains should occur 5 minutes before each game.

10.16        Mosquito/Pee Wee catchers are permitted to catch in each game, but regular season limits (pitch/catch) innings remain in effect. (Combination of 5 Innings)

10.17        Please ensure that all players present have at least a Health Card present (or a copy of some form of Identification) that states the players’ age in case questions arise.

10.18        If a tournament is extended past the original scheduled time, pitching records remain intact when the tournament is commenced regardless of when it is commenced

10.19        Any OVERAGED player playing in a division lower than what he/she should be playing is not allowed to pitch or catch.(if caught doing so the team will forfeit)

10.20        Convener of tournament shall be appointed by the host center. However, the Convener must not be coach in tournament

10.21        All decisions by the tournament committee are final.

10.22        Tournament game time limits are as follows:

           Mosquito - 1 hour 30 min or until a winner is declared.

           Pee Wee – 1 hour 45 min or until a winner is declared

Bantam – 1 hour 45 min or until a winner is declared

Midget – 1 hour 45 min or until a winner is declared

10.23         All teams must provide the following to Tournament Convener

                             Approved Team Roster.

  1. All players and coaches will sign in before their first Playoff Game.  Sign in sheets will be available at the park of your first game and must be completed prior to the start of the game.  Any overaged player, called up player or REP player playing on a team must be noted on the Roster Sheet.  FAILURE TO NOTE ANY OVERAGED PLAYER OR REP PLAYER ON THE ROSTER SHEET WILL LEAD TO THE HEAD COACH BEING EJECTED FROM THE TOURNAMENT AND SAID PLAYER BECOMING INELEGIBLE TO PLAY.
  2. Once Rosters are submitted to the host center, teams will not be allowed to add any new players.
  3. Only players registered to play in their respective centers will be allowed to play in the tournament (ie: no picking up little Billy’s friend that has not registered just to field a team)
  4. Players are only allowed to be rostered to 1 team for the Playoffs.
  5. In addition to being noted on the Tournament Roster sheet, all players falling into the above categories are also to be listed on the game sheet to be given to the opposing team.

 

 

10.24    Ejection of any player for any reason will result in the suspension of that player for the next Playoff Game.  An ejection for fighting or Physical Contact with an Umpire will result in disqualification for the remainder of the Playoffs. Any team dropping below 9 players due to an ejection will FORFEIT their game.

10.25 Any coach ejected twice in the Playoffs will be suspended for the remainder of said Playoff.

10.26 Pitching Rules.

Any player who assumes the pitching position in an inning will be charged with an inning pitched.

Mosquito pitchers are permitted to pitch 3 innings a game, but not more than 6 innings a day, or 12 innings for the tournament.

Pee Wee pitchers are permitted to pitch 3 innings a game, but not more than 6 innings a day, or 14 innings for the tournament.

Bantam/Midget pitchers are permitted to pitch 4 innings a game, but not more than 8 innings a day, or 14 innings for the tournament.

If a tournament is extended past the original scheduled date, pitching records remain intact when the tournament is restarted regardless of the time off.

Illegal pitching penalty. Where a player pitches more innings than is permitted, the players team WILL forfeit the game. A second violation by a team will result in the manager/head coach will result in their indefinite suspension.  Any player advancing to play in a higher series WILL BE INELLIGIBLE to pitch (Bantam moving up to Midget is exempt from this rule)