We look forward to a great season with the parents and players.

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1 We look forward to a great season with the parents and players. Worth remembering... "The more we make sports a life-or-death matter and the more we concentrate on a youngster s needing to win or to succeed in order to feel worthwhile, the more we will undermine the contribution that sports make. Let s eliminate the grandiosity of sports and see it for what it should offer to 99% of those who participate: healthy recreation where a child can have fun while developing physical skills and emotional maturity in a positive interaction with other children. Let s teach young athletes the fundamentals, talk to them about their batting averages and field goal percentages and take pride in their triumphs. But let's not neglect or abuse their motivations or emotions. Let's not forget that when they put on a uniform, they are still children, not miniature adults."... Thomas Tutko and William Bruns in their book, "Winning is Everything and Other American Myths"

2 Hello, We're glad to have you back. For those of you that are new to our program we're especially happy that you have chosen our program, and are confident you'll have a grand season of baseball or softball. E.K.R.C. is a non-profit organization chartered in 1956 to "promote recreation in the community". Ours is a volunteer program - none of our people are paid. The Volunteer operated concession stand is our primary source of funds. A small amount of time (one day) from each family would provide enough help so all of us could enjoy seeing our kids play. Our other source of funds is our fundraiser. It is required that each family participates. Please volunteer your time and help support your program. The major area that we need help is in the concession stand. When your team is scheduled to work, please be responsible and take your turn. There will be other events that need volunteers to help. Don't wait to be asked, call your coach, commissioner, or the concession stand to volunteer to work the additional events. We need to exemplify teamwork to our children by all pitching in together to make this organization a success. We look forward to your help! Kettering Parks and Recreation provides E.K.R.C with the use of State Farm Park. Please help maintain our park by putting trash where it belongs. Ours is a large program and we try to run it for everybody's benefit. We can't always please everyone even though we always try. Please try to remember this program is for our kids. In the spirit of sportsmanship, I ask you to allow the kids to enjoy themselves. They are giving their best, let's return it in kind. If you have a complaint, suggestion or want to volunteer, please see me or one of our able commissioners - we'll listen. I hope you have a great season - Enjoy Thank you Ed Barnette President - EKRC

3 2014 EKRC BOARD Ed Barnette Allen Jewell Dee Graves Shannon Carter Brian Harris Jason Swinford Brian Smith Larry Bunts Scott Barnette Chris Gilbert Roger Williams Terry Koogler Stephanie Swinford Rick Feltner Casey Breeze Steve Wilson Steve Deglow Chris Hall Bryan Howell Brian Leen Travis Martin Brandon Morgan Steve Morgan Sarah Suiter Mike Wagner President Vice President / Boys Minors Commissioner Secretary Treasurer / Head Concessions Pony Ball / TBall Commissioner Boys Coach Pitch Commissioner Boys Minors Commissioner Boys Major Commissioner Tournament Director Umpire Director / 14U &18U Softball Commissioner 9U & 12U Softball Commissioner Scheduler / Asst. Umpire Director Asst. Concessions Commissioners League Commissioner Phone Pony & T-Ball Brian Harris Coach Pitch Boys Jason Swinford Boys Minors Brian Smith Majors Larry Bunts Girls Coach Pitch Roger Williams Girls Majors Roger Williams Girls E-Majors Chris Gilbert *Concession/Rain out Number If you have any problems that cannot be resolved with the commissioner, contact your division manager, if problems are still not resolved, please contact the EKRC President, Mr. Ed Barnette at or mail a letter to: Mr. Ed Barnette, President, EKRC P.O. Box , Kettering, Ohio, All complaints, concerns or compliments received in writing will be brought before the board upon receipt. If you would like to attend a board meeting, please contact Ed Barnette at

4 E.K.R.C. Guidelines Leagues/Ages Groups The child's age as of May 1st will be used to determine in which league the child will play. Children may play up above their age if approved by commissioner but will not be allowed to play in leagues below their age without approval. Managers will be able to roster five players prior to the draw Home team will occupy 3 rd base dugout. You should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to game time. Each manager must present to the opposing manager a roster of players he has present at the start of the game. This will be the batting order. This does not include T-Ball. Players arriving late will be placed at the bottom of the batting order. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd places in Minors and Majors divisions. Individual awards will be awarded to all players in Pony ball, T-Ball, Boys Coach Pitch, and Girls coach pitch Softball. Division Boys Girls Pony Ball (Boys & Girls) 4 4 T-Ball (Boys & Girls) and 6 Coach Pitch and under Minors and under Majors and under E-Majors and under Mound Distances Baseline Distances T-Ball Boys - 46'/ Girls - 46' Boys - 60'/ Girls - 60' Coach Pitch - 46' 40-60' 60 Minors - 46' - 65' Majors - 54' 43-75' 60 E-Majors - 60'6" Time Limits Innings Pony Ball Boys/Girls 1 hr. 6 T-Ball Boys/Girls - 1 hr 6 Coach Pitch Boys - 1 hr/30 m Girls - 1 hr/30 m 6 6 Minors Boys - 2 hr 6 Majors Boys - 2 hr Girls 2 hr 6 6 E-Majors Girls 2 hr 6 Any game that is tied after maximum allowed innings have been played will be played until time limit has been reached. No new inning will start with 15 minutes or less to complete the entire inning. CITY ORDINANCE -- LIGHTS OFF AT 11:00 P.M.

5 Player Guidelines (All Divisions) 1. Profanity or tobacco products on the bench or playing field will be cause for ejection. 2. A player damaging any equipment in a malicious act will be ejected and must reimburse EKRC for the damaged equipment before being allowed to participate. 3. A player throwing a bat or helmet may be called out and may be ejected from the game, after one warning to the team. This applies to the Minor, Major and E-Major leagues. 4. The intimidation of any player by another player will not be tolerated (i.e. "trash talk" player's names). This includes brush backs. The offending player will be ejected. 5. A player who deliberately tries to 'spike' or otherwise injure another player will be ejected. 6. A player ejected from a game by the umpire must leave the dugout and the field. The ejected player is also suspended from play for the next played game. 7. A player, or players, fighting while in uniform before, during or after a game while in the park will be suspended from play for the next played game. The second offense will be cause for review by the commissioners and the play may be suspended for the remainder of the season. 8. A player may not play for disciplinary reasons. 9. All players must wear the uniform provided by EKRC during the game. Shirts must be tucked in. Metal cleats are prohibited. Only molded rubber cleats may be used. 10. Defacing of uniforms is prohibited. 11. Game pants are required. 12. All batters and runners must wear helmets on playing field. 13. All catchers must wear a protective cup. 14. All players are required to swing bats inside the fenced area ONLY. 15. OHSAA rules apply in all divisions unless indicated otherwise within division rules. BAT RESRICTIONS For 14 and under, players may use BBCOR certified for NFHS use, wood composite bats which are BBCOR certified, one piece wood bats, or bats that are BPF 1.15 stamped at the bottom of the barrel. Some BFP 1.15 bats were manufactured prior to the requirement to stamp this into the barrel...parents whose child has one of these bats must obtain a letter from the manufacturer indicating that a pre-july 2011 manufactured bat meets the BFP 1.15 guidelines. This would include bats that have a sticker rather than the stamped BFP 1.15 into the bat.

6 Manager/Coach Guidelines 1. The manager of each team is responsible for his/her players, coaches and fans. Make sure that you and everyone associated with your team understands the following rules. These rules apply for the entire time that the teams, coaches, and fans at our ballparks. Harassment of the opposing team, umpires or tournament officials will not be tolerated from anyone. Any harassment, abusive language, gestures, or threats may result in immediate ejection of the individual from the ballpark. Once ejected, an individual is also prohibited from attending the team's next game. Any individual who is ejected from the ballpark must leave immediately. Any physical violence by a player, coach, or manager at any time is a serious offense. Possible penalties include the individual being banned from the next game or for the remainder of the season Any physical violence by a fan will be cause for that individual to be immediately ejected from the ballpark and banned for the remainder of the season. 2. A manager/coach who abuses, verbal or otherwise, another coach, player, umpire, commissioner or spectator will be ejected from the game and must leave the park. The ejected manager/coach is also suspended from his/her next game. 3. Any manager/coach removing their team from the field, unless instructed to do so by the umpire or commissioner, will be suspended for the next game. 4. A runner assisted by a coach while running the bases will be called out. 5. Except for base coaches, all managers/coaches must remain in the dugout unless time out has been granted by the umpire. First offense will be a warning. Repeated offenses will result in ejection from the game. Manager/coaches are not allowed to be behind the backstop at anytime. 6. The home team manager of the last game each day is required to return the bases to the equipment box. 7. The managers of each team must clean up dugout after each game. 8. All games will be played as shown on the official schedule, including any games rescheduled due to bad weather. Managers are not permitted to postpone a game for any reason. Requests for rescheduled games will not be heard by any commissioner for any reason. 9. Each manager must present to the opposing team manager a roster of the players he has present at the start of the game. This will be batting order for the game. Players arriving late will be placed at the bottom of the order. 10. Manager/coach conduct will be reviewed by league officials if a formal written complaint is filed with any officer, commissioner or board member. 11. A continuous batting order will be used at all levels. 12. A scheduled game maybe moved to another diamond or area if necessary - as decided by commissioner of the day. 13. All games will begin at the scheduled time. 14. All coaches and asst. coaches are required to obtain a background check. (See COACHES CORNER tab on web site for further information) 15. Coaches are responsible for checking their player s bats to make sure they are legal.

7 EKRC Roster Selection Procedures 1. Create the number of teams per division with manager in place. 2. After the final registration, the secretary will provide each commissioner with rosters from each division. 3. Each manager will bring their list of 5 or less players to the Coaches meeting prior to the Draw. No additions to the five or less will be accepted after this meeting without presidential approval. 4. Each divisional commissioner will list those five or less players on their official roster 5. The commissioner of each division will then separate the remaining players by age (7 & 8 G-ball, 9-11 Minors, Majors) and put them into two different hats separated by age. 6. The commissioners of each division are to then create numbers 1-10 (or quantity of teams in that division) for each manager of a team. We will then draw from a hat for drawing order of players. 7. The coaches that do not have five players on their roster will draw in order by their assigned number that has been pulled from the hat, bouncing back and forth from the lower age to the higher age group until they have reached 5 players. 8. Once each coach has five players on their roster, they will then draw by drawing order number. When this procedure starts, coaches will draw out of the age hats to even the ages on the teams. 9. EXAMPLE: If you have five 10 year olds you will have the next five consecutive picks from the nine year old hat in Minors. The goal is to have evenly aged teams. 10. Thirteen players is the optimal quantity of players per team. 11. Late sign-ups will be as follows: A. The team with the least amount of players will get the first late sign ups until teams are even. B. Any additional late sign-ups will be placed on a team according to the Coaches Draw number during the Draw.

8 Pony League Rules 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches and 9 players. The entire team will play defense and bat in a continuous batting order. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. Since there are no standings and no score keeping, there are no forfeits. Do not wait for all players, players can enter game as they show up -- but have them try to be on time. Games will last 45 minutes for Pony Ball. 3. Three offensive and two defensive coaches are allowed in the field during the game. 4. No umpires will be used. 5. Defense: a. Will consist of a pitcher, catcher, first, second, short stop, third baseman and all of the other players will be in the outfield. b. Infield and Outfield are separated by the grass. Outfielders should play in the grass. Infielders in the dirt. c. All catchers must wear a helmet (optional facemask). Coaches should instruct catchers were to stand. d. The pitcher must have one foot on the pitchers plate when the ball is hit. 6. Bunting is not allowed. Each batter must take a full swing. The ball must travel at least 10 feet to be considered a fair ball. 7. Entire roster will bat each inning. 8. Base runners will stay on base even if they get out. This is to help teach base running skills. 9. Base runners will advance ONE base at a time. 10. There will be no strikeouts in this league. The batter will get 7 swings. If batter does not hit the ball within 7 swings, the player returns to the dugout. 11. The last batter rule will be used. The defensive coach will be notified when the last batter comes to the plate. The defensive team can end the inning in the following ways: by throwing the batter out at 1st; tagging a runner; by catching a fly-ball; by forcing a runner or by throwing the ball to the catcher who then steps on home plate. Last batter runs the bases. The defensive team should stay in-field until the play is over. 12. On throwing bats: Use your judgment. If batter throws bat, stop play, return runners and explain to batter. Let batter bat again. The coaches must work with the batters on this. Try to keep game moving. 13. On sliding: This league is not required to slide, but again, coaches work with the kids on this. 14. No leaving base before the ball is hit. 15. No advancement by base runners on any overthrows that go out of the field of play or beyond the foul lines. Helps keep the game moving. 16. League will use a reduced energy factor (RIF) ball. 17. All teams will hit off a tee all season.

9 T-Ball League Rules 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches and maximum of 13 players. The entire team will play defense and bat in a continuous batting order. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. Since there are no standings and no score keeping, there are no forfeits. Do not wait for all players, players can enter game as they show up -- but have them try to be on time. Games will last 1hr for T-Ball. No new inning will start with 15 minutes or less to complete the entire inning. 3. Three offensive and two defensive coaches are allowed in the field during the game. 4. Defense: A. Will consist of a pitcher, catcher, first, second, short stop, third baseman and all of the other players will be in the outfield. B. Infield and Outfield are separated by the grass. Outfielders play in the grass. Infielders in the dirt. C. An outfielder can only make an out by catching a fly ball. Only an infielder can make a force out, tag or call Time, even if it is the last batter. D. All catchers must wear a helmet (optional facemask). Coaches should instruct catchers were to stand. E. The pitcher must have one foot on the pitchers plate when the ball is hit. F. A batter may not advance more than 2 bases on an infield hit ball. If the ball is hit into the outfield (not rolling), than the play will end once lead runner is stopped. 5. Bunting is not allowed. Each batter must take a full swing. The ball must travel at least 10 feet to be considered a fair ball. 6. There will be no strikeouts in this league. The batter will get 7 swings. After 7 swings, the player will return to the dugout. This player does not count as an out. All outs must be made defensively. 7. Batter/runner who is called out must return to the dugout. 8. The 7th batter rule will be used. The defensive coach will be notified when the last batter comes to the plate. This is an automatic 2 out situation. The defensive team must make an out or throw the ball to the catcher to touch home plate before the last runner. The defensive team should stay in-field until the play is over. 9. On throwing bats: Use your judgment. If batter throws bat, stop play, return runners and explain to batter. Let batter bat again. The coaches must work with the batters on this. Try to keep game moving. 10. On sliding: This league is not required to slide, but again, coaches work with the kids on this. 11. No leaving base before the ball is hit. 12. No advancement by base runners on any overthrows that goes out of the field of play or beyond the foul lines. Helps keep the game moving. 13. League will use a reduced energy factor (RIF) ball. 14. All T-Ball teams will hit off tee all season. 15. Players must play two innings in the infield and one inning in the outfield within the first four innings per game. (This will be enforced) BAT RESRICTIONS For 14 and under, players may use BBCOR certified for NFHS use, wood composite bats which are BBCOR certified, one piece wood bats, or bats that are BPF 1.15 stamped at the bottom of the barrel. Some BFP 1.15 bats were manufactured prior to the requirement to stamp this into the barrel...parents whose child has one of these bats must obtain a letter from the manufacturer indicating that a pre-july 2011 manufactured bat meets the BFP 1.15 guidelines. This would include bats that have a sticker rather than the stamped BFP 1.15 into the bat.

10 Coach Pitch League Rules 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches and 13 players. The entire team will play defense. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. Games will last 1hr and 30 minutes. No new inning will start with 15 minutes or less to complete the entire inning. 3. A team must have 8 players to start a game and must forfeit if unable to start within the scheduled starting time. A coach may only bring up a player/s to fill 9 players. Any players playing up for a team must play defense in the outfield and be placed at the bottom of the batting line-up. 4. The defensive team will be positioned as follows: 6 infielders including a pitcher and catcher, and must remain in the infield portion of the field until the ball is hit, and no more than three feet in front of the bases; 5 outfielders, all outfielders must remain in the outfield grass until the ball is hit. The outfielders must remain in field of play. All players need to play in the correct positions, ex. The catcher must be in the catcher position. 5. Players must play two innings in the infield and one inning in the outfield within the first four innings per game. (This will be enforced) A warning will be given for first offense, suspended for second offense. Exception: At the end of the year tournament, there are no restrictions on position play. 6. Bunting is not allowed. Each batter must take a full swing. There will be no walks. 7. Open substitution is permitted. 8. Runners leaving the base before the ball is hit will be called out. No lead offs or steals. 9. Two defensive Coaches will be allowed in the outfield. 10. There will be a maximum of 6 pitches to each batter. If the sixth pitch is foul-tipped the batter shall stay at bat. Should a player strike out, this is an out against the hitting team If a batted ball inadvertently hits the designated pitcher (adult), it shall be ruled a dead ball. Base runners must return to base and called a no pitch. 12. There will be no infield fly rule. 13. The 7th batter rule will be used. The defensive coach will be notified when the last batter comes to the plate. This is an automatic 2 out situation. The defensive team must make an out or the catcher must touch home plate before the last runner. The defensive team should stay in-field until the play is over. Exception: Only in the 6 th inning unlimited runs may be scored 14. All base runners are encouraged to slide into 2nd, 3rd or home if a play is being made at that base. 15. The ball must be in an infielder's possession in the infield (fair territory) and lead runner must be stopped before time-out is granted (ONLY THE UMPIRE CAN CALLS TIME OUT) a) An over-throw or missed catch to first base, the ball will be considered dead. Runners may not advance. b) Catcher must wear a chest protector, face mask with helmet, shin guards, and protective cup in the catcher s box in a catcher s position. 16. The designated pitcher will not be allowed to instruct the base runners and must make an attempt to stay out of the playing area after the ball is hit, making sure not to interfere with the ball runner or fielder. The playing pitcher will stand on the 46' mound and/or 3' from mound either side of mound but staying 46 away from plate. 17. Coach will pitch from 46' mound. 18. Games stopped due to weather: The game is considered complete after 4 innings, 3 1/2 if the home team is ahead. The game may be suspended. 19. NO CHATTER 20. OHSAA rules apply unless indicated above BAT RESRICTIONS For 14 and under, players may use BBCOR certified for NFHS use, wood composite bats which are BBCOR certified, one piece wood bats, or bats that are BPF 1.15 stamped at the bottom of the barrel. Some BFP 1.15 bats were manufactured prior to the requirement to stamp this into the barrel...parents whose child has one of these bats must obtain a letter from the manufacturer indicating that a pre-july 2011 manufactured bat meets the BFP 1.15 guidelines. This would include bats that have a sticker rather than the stamped BFP 1.15 into the bat.

11 Minor League Rules 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches, and approximately 13 players. The defensive team will field 10 players; the extra player will be in the outfield. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. Games will last 2 hours. No new inning will start with 15 minutes or less to complete the entire inning. 3. A team must have 8 players to start a game and must forfeit if unable to start within the scheduled starting time. A coach may only bring up a player/s to fill 9 players. Any players playing up for a team must play defense in the outfield and be placed at the bottom of the batting line-up. 4. A game is considered complete after 4 innings. The game will be stopped at the end of the 4th inning if a team is leading by 10 or more runs or 3 ½ if home team is ahead 5. A pitcher may pitch only 3 innings or and make only 2 appearances as a pitcher in one game. 6. The manager/coach must go to the mound and discuss control with the pitcher if two batters are hit in the same 1/2 inning. If a third batter is hit in the same 1/2 inning the pitcher must be replaced. He may not pitch in the same game. 7. Bunting is allowed. 8. Maximum runs allowed per inning are 6. Only in the 6 th inning may a team score unlimited runs. 9. Balks will not be called. 10. Infield fly rule will be enforced. 11. Dropped third strikes will be considered a strike and the batter is out. He may not run to first base. Runners on 1st and 2 nd may advance at their own risk. 12. No lead-off from bases is permitted. Runners can steal 2 nd and 3 rd once the ball crosses home plate. If the runner leaves the base before the ball crosses the plate, they will be called out. This is the umpire s judgment call. 13. No stealing of home on a pitched ball. However, if a play is made on a base runner (thrown ball), they may advance; however, the third base runner cannot advance unless the play is being made at 3 rd base or it is a "live ball". The pitcher whom attempts to run at the 3 rd base runner is NOT considered a play. If home is stolen by error he/she is out. Runner at 3 rd cannot steal home on a wild pitch. 14. If a batter is walked, he must stop at first base and may not advance to another base, unless another play is being made on another player. 15. All base runners are encouraged to slide into 2nd, 3rd or home if a play is being made at that base 16. Games stopped due to weather is considered complete after 3 ½ innings if the home team is ahead. Or may be suspended 17. Players must play two innings in the infield and one inning in the outfield within the first four innings per game. (This will be enforced) A warning will be given for first offense, suspended for second offense. Exception: At the end of the year tournament, there are no restrictions on position play. 18. No participation trophies are given, only tournament trophies. 19. NO CHATTER 20. OHSAA rules apply unless indicated above BAT RESRICTIONS - For 14 and under, players may use BBCOR certified for NFHS use, wood composite bats which are BBCOR certified, one piece wood bats, or bats that are BPF 1.15 stamped at the bottom of the barrel. Some BFP 1.15 bats were manufactured prior to the requirement to stamp this into the barrel...parents whose child has one of these bats must obtain a letter from the manufacturer indicating that a pre-july 2011 manufactured bat meets the BFP 1.15 guidelines. This would include bats that have a sticker rather than the stamped BFP 1.15 into the bat.

12 Major League Rules 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches, and 13 players. The defensive team will field 10 players; the extra player will be in the outfield. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. 3. A team must have 8 players to start a game and must forfeit if unable to start within the scheduled starting time. 4. A coach may only bring up a player/s to fill 9 players. Any players playing up for a team must play defense in the outfield and must be placed at the bottom of the batting line-up. 5. Games stopped due to weather is considered complete after 4 innings or 3 ½ if home team is ahead or may be suspended 6. A pitcher may pitch only 3 innings and make only 2 appearances as a pitcher in one game. 7. The manager/coach must go to the mound and discuss control with the pitcher if two batters are hit in the same 1/2 inning. If a third batter is hit in the same 1/2 inning the pitcher must be replaced. He may not pitch in the same game. 8. Balks will be called. A warning will be given for the first offense per pitcher. 9. All base runners are encouraged to slide into 2nd, 3rd or home if a play is being made at that base. 10. Infield fly rule will be enforced. 11. Players must play two innings in the infield and one inning in the outfield within the first four innings per game. (This will be enforced) A warning will be given for first offense, suspended for second offense Exception: At the end of the year tournament, there are no restrictions on position play. 12. A game is considered complete after 4 innings. The game will be stopped at the end of the 4th inning if a team is leading by 10 or more runs or 3 ½ if home team is ahead 13. OHSAA rules apply unless indicated above BAT RESRICTIONS - For 14 and under, players may use BBCOR certified for NFHS use, wood composite bats which are BBCOR certified, one piece wood bats, or bats that are BPF 1.15 stamped at the bottom of the barrel. Some BFP 1.15 bats were manufactured prior to the requirement to stamp this into the barrel...parents whose child has one of these bats must obtain a letter from the manufacturer indicating that a pre-july 2011 manufactured bat meets the BFP 1.15 guidelines. This would include bats that have a sticker rather than the stamped BFP 1.15 into the bat.

13 Softball Coach Pitch League Rules 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches, and 13 players. The defensive team will field 10 players with 4 players in the outfield. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. 3. The defensive team will be positioned as follows: 6 infielders including a pitcher and catcher and must remain in the infield portion of the field until the ball is hit, and no more than three feet in front of the bases, 4 outfielders must remain in the outfield grass until the ball is hit. 4. Bunting is not allowed. Each batter must take a full swing. The ball must travel at least 10 feet to be considered a fair ball. 5. Runners leaving the base before the ball is hit will be warned. No lead offs or steals. 6. All players must play the infield for two complete innings and the outfield for one complete innings during an official game. Players cannot play more than two innings at the same position. Exception: At the end of the year tournament, there are no restrictions on position play. 7. The ball must be in the pitcher s possession in the mound area and lead runner must be stopped before time-out is granted (ONLY THE UMPIRE CAN CALL TIME OUT). 8. An over-throw or missed catch to first base, the ball will be considered dead. Runners may not advance. 9. Two defensive Coaches will be allowed in the outfield 10. Catcher must wear a chest protector, face mask with helmet, shin guards, in the catcher s box in a catcher s position 11. There will be a maximum of 6 pitches to each batter. If the sixth pitch is foul-tipped the batter shall stay at bat. Should a player strike out, this is an out against the hitting team If a batted ball inadvertently hits the designated pitcher (coach), it shall be ruled a dead ball. Base runners must return to base. It will not count as 1 of the 6 pitches. 13. The designated pitcher will not be allowed to instruct the base runners and must make an attempt to stay out of the playing area after the ball is hit, making sure not to interfere with the ball runner or fielder. The playing pitcher will stand on the 40' mound and/or 3' from mound either side of mound but staying 40 away from plate. 14. Only official softball bats may be used 15. There will be no walks. 16. There will be no infield fly rule. 17. The 7th batter rule will be used. The defensive coach will be notified when the last batter comes to the plate. This is an automatic 2 out situation. The defensive team must make an out or the catcher must touch home plate before the last runner. The defensive team should stay in-field until the play is over. Exception: Only in the 6 th inning unlimited runs may be scored 16. Coach will pitch from 40 mound maximum or no closer than 20 ft. (halfway) 17. Player will stand on 40 mound and/or 3 from mound. 18. Games Stopped due to weather is considered complete after 4 inning or 3 ½ if home team is ahead or may be suspended. 19. PITCHERS MUST WEAR FACE MASK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 20. OHSAA rules apply unless indicated above

14 Softball Major League Rules 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches, and 13 players. The defensive team will field 10 players. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. 3. A team must have 8 players to start a game and must forfeit if unable to start within the scheduled starting time. 4. A game is considered complete after 3 1/2 innings. The game will be stopped at the end of the 4 th inning if a team is leading by 10 or more runs. 5. Runner can leave the base after the ball crosses the plate. No lead off from base is permitted. Runner can steal 2 nd and 3 rd. 6. The infield fly rule will be called. 7. Catcher is to wear full helmet and chest protector and shin guards, this includes warm-ups. 8. No stealing of home on a pitched ball. However, if a play is made on a base runner (thrown ball), they may advance; however, the third base runner cannot advance unless the play is being made at 3 rd base or it is a "live ball". The pitcher whom attempts to run at the 3 rd base runner is NOT considered a play. If home is stolen by error he/she is out. Runner at 3 rd cannot steal home on a wild pitch. 9. Bunting is allowed 10. Only official softball bats may be used 11. A pitcher whom drops the ball in the wind up is considered a no pitch. 12. Pitchers can only pitch 4 innings per game with 2 appearances. One pitch is considered an inning. 13. Max runs per inning allowed; will be 6 runs. When the 6 th run crosses the plate the inning will be over. The 6 th inning will be unlimited runs. 14. Pitching: The pitcher shall pitch from a distance of 40 feet, and the pitcher must start with both feet on the pitching rubber in the set position, hand apart, the pivot foot must remain in contact with the pitching rubber at all times prior to the forward step. 15. Pitchers circle will be 14 feet in diameter. When the pitcher has at least one foot inside of the circle and possession of the ball at the same time the ball is considered dead. 16. All base runners are encouraged to slide into 2 nd, 3 rd they must slide into home if close play. (Umpire judgment) 17. Games stopped due to weather is considered complete after 3 ½ innings if the home team is ahead. Or may be suspended 18. Players must play two innings in the infield per game and one inning in the outfield (This will be enforced) Exception: At the end of the year tournament, there are no restrictions on position play. 19. PITCHERS MUST WEAR FACE MASK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 20. OHSAA rules apply unless indicated above.

15 Softball E-Major 1. Each team will consist of one manager, two coaches, and 13 players. The defensive team will field 10 players. 2. Games will start at the scheduled time unless delayed by weather. 3. Game may be played with 8 4. The game will be stopped at the end of the 4 th innings (3 ½ if home team is ahead) if a team is leading by 10 or more runs. 5. Runners may steal after the ball has left the pitcher s hand. 6. Open substitution is permitted. 7. Umpire calls outs on missing bases. (MUST BE APEALED) 8. Bunting is allowed 9. Only official softball bats may be used 10. Infield fly rule will be called. 11. Courtesy runner may be used for catcher only. 12. All base runners are encouraged to slide into 2 nd, 3 rd they must slide into home if close play. (Umpire judgment). 13. Games stopped due to weather: The game is considered complete after 4 innings 3 1/2 if the home team is ahead. 14. Players must play two innings in the infield and one in the outfield per game. (This will be enforced) Exception: At the end of the year tournament, there are no restrictions on position play. 15. PITCHERS MUST WEAR FACE MASK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 16. OHSAA rules apply unless indicated above

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