LOCAL Rules: A Guide for COACHES AND UMPIRES
We wanted to remind you about the local rules that apply to each division in our league. It's important to be familiar with these rules so that you can play your best on the field. Whether you're a rookie coach or a seasoned veteran, taking the time to review the rules will help ensure that everyone has a fun and fair experience.
In addition to knowing the rules for your division, it's also important to be aware of the different fields that are used for each division. Our league is lucky to have a variety of fields available, each offering its own unique challenges and opportunities for players. From small, fast-paced fields for our younger divisions to larger, more competitive fields for our older divisions, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
12U/13U
OBA rep rules state that Rep teams can use the extra player and bat 10 players with substitutions. OBA Select rules state that DS teams bat everyone with unlimited substitutions BUT must use every player defensively 2 out of the first 4 innings. Each team will abide by their respective rules.
Carriere Field: For 6pm weeknight starts, no new inning after 1h45m. If an inning is in progress at 8pm, it will be ignored in the final score however pitch counts remain. Men's Softball has the field contract at 8pm so there is a HARD STOP.
If a game is incomplete when curfew is reached, and the coaches cannot agree on an outcome, the game is considered suspended and the commssioner has 3 options: 1. Force the teams to resume the game in the future; 2. Force the teams to replay the entire game; 3. Declare the game a tie.
Carriere Field: For 6pm weeknight starts, no new inning after 1h45m. If an inning is in progress at 8pm, it will be ignored in the final score however pitch counts remain. Men's Softball has the field contract at 8pm so there is a HARD STOP.
If a game is incomplete when curfew is reached, and the coaches cannot agree on an outcome, the game is considered suspended and the commssioner has 3 options: 1. Force the teams to resume the game in the future; 2. Force the teams to replay the entire game; 3. Declare the game a tie.