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1 2015 Youth Baseball Rules Supervisor: Waylon Cavinder Mark Nelson Springfield-Greene County Park Board Athletics Coordinator Revised 03/03/2015 Playing Rules not specifically covered herein shall follow the Official Rules of Baseball (National League) as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com The League Director also has the authority to administer rules as deemed appropriate for experience level at anytime. Age eligibility: 14 or under as of May 1 st, 2015 to participate in Player Pitch or Competitive or under as of May 1 st, 2015 to participate in Player Pitch or Competitive or under as of May 1 st, 2015 to participate in Player Pitch or Competitive or under as of May 1 st, 2015 to participate in Player Pitch or Competitive 10 9 or under as of May 1 st, 2015 to participate in Player Pitch 9 9 or under as of May 1 st, 2015 to participate in Modified Player Pitch 9 9 or under on May 1st, 2015 to participate in Coach Pitch 9 8 or under on May 1st, 2015 to participate in Coach Pitch 8 7 or under on May 1st, 2015 to participate in Coach Pitch 7 6 or under as of May 1 st, 2015 to participate in Coach Pitch 6 T-Ball 4-6 year olds as of May 1 st, Courtesy runner rule: A courtesy runner may be used for the catcher only. The replacement runner must be the batter that made the last out, either from the current inning or the previous inning. Coach must let the official know who the runner will be. The player must be the catcher for the next inning. 2. When time runs out: a. Home team is batting and ahead the game is over b. Home team is batting and is behind by more than 5 runs the game is over. c. Visitor team is batting and ahead by more than 5 runs the game is over. d. Visitor team is batting and is ahead by 5 or fewer runs the game continues until the home teams finishes last bats. 3. A complete game will consist of 4 innings (3 ½ if the home team is ahead) or a. 15 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr games. b. 25 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 10 minute games c. 30 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 15 minute games d. 35 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 20 minute games e. 45 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 30 minute games f. If a game is considered not complete due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled and played from the beginning

2 4. Tied games will go into the standings as a ½ win and ½ loss for each team. 5. (NEW) LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TIE BREAKERS: The baseball staff will determine league winners. If a two-way tie exists, the winner will be determined by head-to-head competition. If more than two teams are involved in a tie or on a two-way tie can t be determined, the winner will be determined using the following tie-breakers: a) Head to head competition. b) The teams shall be ranked according to the fewest runs allowed per game played. c) If a tie still exists, the teams shall be ranked according to the most runs scored per game played. d) If a tie still exists, by a coin toss. 6. Protests will only be allowed on player eligibility. If a team wishes to protest, they must notify the umpire immediately. At the moment a protest is called, the protesting team must present a $25 check to the complex manager only. The team with the protested player has 24 hours to provide documentation that the player is legal. If the player is found to be illegal, the game will be declared a forfeit and the $25 check will be returned. If the protested player is found to be legal, the game will be considered official and the $25 check will not be refunded. 7. Two baseballs will be provided by each team (one new and one used). Teams will hit their own baseballs. Lettering must be clearly visible for officials to approve any used baseballs. 8. Base distance, Pitching, time & Max Innings Age Bases Pitching Time Innings Starting Clock Max runs per inning Tee Ball 50ft 40ft 60 Minutes 7 Inning Max 55 minutes n/a CP 6 50ft 40ft 60 Minutes 7 Inning Max 55 minutes n/a CP 7 50ft 46ft 60 Minutes 7 Inning Max 55 minutes 5 CP 8/9 65ft 46ft 60 Minutes 7 Inning Max 55 minutes 5 PP ft 46ft 1 Hr 10 min 7 Inning Max 65 minutes 5 PP ft 50ft 1 Hr 20 min 7 Inning Max 75 minutes 5 PP 14 80ft 54ft 1 Hr 20 min 7 Inning Max 75 minutes 5 COMP 10 65ft 46ft 1 Hr 15 min 7 Inning Max 70 minutes 8 COMP 11 70ft 50ft 1 Hr 30 min 7 Inning Max 85 minutes 8 COMP 12 70ft 50ft 1 Hr 30 min 7 Inning Max 85 minutes 8 COMP ft 54 ft 1 Hr 30 min 7 Inning Max 85 minutes 8 9. Umpires will only work directly with the coaches who are on the field during the game. Bench coaches are not to address the umpire. a. NOTE: To ensure the maximum amount of playing time, use proper game management and reduce the amount of discussions with the umpire(s). Consistent arguing or questioning of calls could be determined as unsportsmanlike conduct. 10. AT LEAST ONE COACH MUST BE NYSCA CERTIFIED. THIS IS A PARK BOARD POLICY TO COACH IN OUR YOUTH LEAGUES. NYSCA training and designation includes liability insurance at a nominal cost and gives the coach access to coaching techniques and drills. All coaches that are NYSCA certified will receive free tickets into the sports complexes. We will also accept the ACE certification. 11. At least one coach must attend the Mandatory Coaches meeting.

3 12. Coaches are responsible for their fans behavior. Coaches can be ejected for not controlling their spectators. 13. A completed roster must be filled out, including parent signature, and turned in before the first game of the season. Teams will not be allowed to play until the roster is turned in to the Killian Sports Office or the complex manager on site. Players may be added to a roster. An add on form must be filled out and turned in before the new player can play. 14. All batting line-ups must be turned in 5 minutes before the game begins. If a player is in the batting order, but not present for their at bat, that position will be declared an out. If that player is present for their next at bat, they will be allowed to bat. Players uniform number and name needs to be on the lineup card. 15. Rosters can have a maximum of 15 players and a minimum of 6. (Recreational leagues only) 16. Game time is forfeit time. There is a 10 minute grace period for the first games of the evening. Games will begin with 6 players. 17. (NEW) HOME OR VISITOR: Home and visitor will be listed on the schedule. Home team assumes the 1 st base dugout and visitor assumes the 3 rd base dugout in baseball. 18. It will be up to the discretion of the coach to add players who arrive late, but the player must be added to the bottom of the line up and play at least two innings of defense. (Recreational leagues only) 19. If a player is injured and your team drops to 5 players, a forfeit will be called. 20. Players may only play on one team in each age division. Teams may be allowed to play in multiple pools of the same age division. 21. Every field will use a double first base and both bases can be used by defense and offense. 22. Non-Collision Rule when the ball is in the process of being caught by the fielder and is in close proximity of any base/plate and in the umpire s discretion a play is eminent, it is the responsibility of the runner to avoid collision with the fielder either by sliding or avoiding the tag. The fielder cannot block a base or plate completely and must give access to a portion of the base or plate to the runner. If in the umpire s discretion, the collision is deliberate the runner will be called out. If in the umpire s discretion the collision is malicious, the player will be called out and ejected from the game. This is not a must slide rule but a non-collision rule. 23. Defensive coaches will not be allowed to position themselves any closer to the field of play than the opening of the dugout, one warning will be issued upon second offense coaches will be ejected for the duration of that game. (You may not sit on a bucket past the opening of the dugout) 2 offensive coaches may position themselves in the coaches boxes along the baselines. All other offensive coaches must also be no closer to the field of play than the dugout opening during play. This rule is in effect while the game is in play only, not during timeouts or dead ball situations. 24. All batting helmets must be double ear flapped. Divisions T-ball-12 must have a face guard. Players playing in the 14 year old division have the option. 25. Metal spikes or metal cleats will not be allowed until the 14u divisions. The 14 and under division may have metal spikes. However, NO metal spikes can be worn on the pitching mound. If a pitcher is discovered to be wearing metal spikes on the mound he will be removed from the pitching position immediately and will not be allowed to continue pitching the rest of that game. The Park Board retains the rights to revoke metal spikes if there is an increase in injuries from their use.

4 General League Rules for T-Ball & CP 6 1. Courtesy runner rule: A courtesy runner may be used for the catcher only. The replacement runner must be the batter that made the last out, either from the current inning or the previous inning. Coach must let the official know who the runner will be. The player must be the catcher for the next inning. 2. When time runs out: a. Home team is batting and ahead the game is over b. Home team is batting and is behind by more than 5 runs the game is over. c. Visitor team is batting and ahead by more than 5 runs the game is over. d. Visitor team is batting and is ahead by 5 or fewer runs the game continues until the home teams finishes last bats. 3. A complete game will consist of 4 innings (3 ½ if the home team is ahead) or a. 15 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr games. b. 25 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 10 minute games c. 30 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 15 minute games d. 35 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 20 minute games e. 45 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 30 minute games f. If a game is considered not complete due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled and played from the beginning 4. Tied games will go into the standings as a ½ win and ½ loss for each team. 5. Two baseballs will be provided by each team (one new and one used). Teams will hit their own baseballs. Lettering must be clearly visible for officials to approve any used baseballs. They must be a RIF level 5 baseball or MLB training Level 5 baseballs. 6. Each team will bat their entire line-up. Once they have competed batting, teams will switch. 7. Score will not be kept. 8. Home runs will not be allowed. Coaches must stop their batter-runner at 3rd base. NOTE: To get more kids involved in the game and more at bats, please consider moving your runners one base at a time. These leagues are designed for fun and for learning the game. 9. All catchers will be required to wear protective gear. This includes helmet and mask, chest protector and shin guards. Play will continue while catchers are getting dressed, a coach will need to fill in. 10. In T-Ball: a. A neutral zone will be marked in an arc about 10 feet in front of home plate and a coach from the batting team will make any height adjustments for each batter. b. The coach will set the ball on the tee and the batter will step into the batter s box and swing when ready. c. The umpire will move the tee out of the way in the event a play develops resulting in a possible play at the plate. d. When the ball is at a base, the play is stopped. Bases will be awarded to the runners based on their position when play is stopped. The coach is not allowed to touch the ball except to place it on the tee. The batter will be called out if there is any adult interference. e. All players are allowed to play defense. Coaches must have players representing the outfield positions standing within the grass area. All players may be placed on defense. The extra players will be placed in the outfield. 6 players are considered infield that includes pitcher and catcher.

5 11. In coach pitch 6: a. The coach shall pitch to his/her own players. The coach may pitch overhand or underhand. The coach is encouraged to start in the circle but may move closer if needed. The coach may defend themselves if the ball is hit directly at them. If a coach pitcher is hit with the ball, the ball is still considered live and play will continue. b. Each batter will receive 5 pitches. The batter CANNOT be walked; however, they can strike out. If the batter fouls the 5 th pitch, then they will receive only 1 more pitch. c. A coach from the batting team may stand behind the catcher to speed the game up by returning a pitch from the pitching coach. d. The defensive team will have a Pitcher. This player will stand with at least one foot in the pitching circle around the mound. The player may move out of the circle once play has begun. e. The ball will be dead or play is over when the ball is at a base or thrown to the adult pitcher. Bases will be awarded to the runners based on their position when play is stopped. Once the coach pitcher has touched the baseball, the play is over. The batter will be called out if there is any adult interference. f. A maximum of 10 players are allowed to play defense. Coaches must have players representing the outfield positions stand in the outfield grass and there should be no more than 6 infielders. Catchers and pitchers are considered infielders. 12. No stealing, no bunting, and the infield fly rule will not be called for all coach pitch leagues. 13. Every child will receive a participation ribbon 14. Ejections-There is no place for unsportsmanlike conduct in youth sports. Our leagues are designed with the purpose of encouraging kids to be active and develop a knowledge base and love for sports. Calls and decisions may not go in favor of your team, but we ask you to be respectful of all players, spectators and sports officials. a. Ejections by an umpire or a member of the sports staff will be final. b. If you are ejected from a game, you are required to leave the complex immediately. (Must be outside the complex fence. You are allowed to wait in the parking lot for your player(s) Failure to leave the park in a timely manner, or continuing to cause a scene could result in further suspensions. c. If ejected from a game, you are done for the night at all complexes. If the action is severe in nature, as determined by the sports staff, suspensions are possible. d. Multiple ejections could result in a year long suspension. General Ordinance #5197 (Offenses Related to Sporting Events) Section #1: The term Sports Official means any referee, umpire, scorekeeper, timekeeper, field or arena security personnel, field or arena manager or person serving in a similar management or supervisory capacity. Section #2: Assault on sports official. Section #3: Harassment of a sports official. Section #4: Peace disturbance at a sports event. Section #5: Property damage related to a sporting event. Section #6: Trespass at a sporting event. Section #7: Penalty Clause. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1 7 of the Springfield City Code.

6 General League Rules for Coach Pitch 7, 8 & 9 1. Courtesy runner rule: A courtesy runner may be used for the catcher only. The replacement runner must be the batter that made the last out, either from the current inning or the previous inning. Coach must let the official know who the runner will be. The player must be the catcher for the next inning. 2. When time runs out: a. Home team is batting and ahead the game is over b. Home team is batting and is behind by more than 5 runs the game is over. c. Visitor team is batting and ahead by more than 5 runs the game is over. d. Visitor team is batting and is ahead by 5 or fewer runs the game continues until the home teams finishes last bats. 3. A complete game will consist of 4 innings (3 ½ if the home team is ahead) or a. 15 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr games. b. 25 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 10 minute games c. 30 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 15 minute games d. 35 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 20 minute games e. 45 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 30 minute games f. If a game is considered not complete due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled and played from the beginning 4. Tied games will go into the standings as a ½ win and ½ loss for each team. 5. Coach pitch 7 must use a RIF 5 or a MLB training level 5 baseball. CP 8, 9 must use a RIF 10 baseball. 6. A maximum of 10 players are allowed to play defense. Coaches must have players representing the outfield positions stand in the outfield grass and there should be no more than 6 infielders. Catchers and pitchers are considered infielders. 7. Each inning will last until 3 outs are made or 5 runs are scored. 8. No Stealing, No bunting, and the infield fly rule will not be called for all coach pitch leagues. 9. The coach shall pitch to his/her own players. The coach may pitch overhand or underhand. The coach is encouraged to start in the circle but may move closer if needed. The coach may defend themselves if the ball is hit directly at them. If a coach pitcher is hit with the ball, the ball is still considered live and play will continue. 10. A coach from the batting team may stand behind the catcher to speed the game up by returning a pitch from the pitching coach. 11. Defensive coaches may stand down the left or right field lines, in foul territory, to help instruct their fielders. 12. The defensive team will have a Pitcher. This player will stand with at least one foot in the pitching circle around the mound. The player may move out of the circle once play has begun. 13. Players are permitted to leave the base in anticipation of the play when the ball crosses home plate. If the ball is not hit, the player must immediately return to their base. 14. The ball will be dead or play is over when: Coach Pitch 7, 8 & 9-the fielders must stop the runner before the play is considered over. Once the coach pitcher has touched the baseball, the play is over. Bases will be awarded to the runners based on their position when play is stopped. The batter will be called out if there is any adult interference.

7 15. In Coach Pitch 7,8, 9, home runs are not allowed. Coaches must stop their batters at 3 rd base. The only home run that will be honored is one that is hit over the fence. NOTE: to get more players involved in the game and more at bats, please consider moving your player s one base at a time. These leagues are designed for fun and learning. 16. Mercy Rule: This will be 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 4 innings, and 8 after 5 innings. 17. Ejections-There is no place for unsportsmanlike conduct in youth sports. Our leagues are designed with the purpose of encouraging kids to be active and develop a knowledge base and love for sports. Calls and decisions may not go in favor of your team, but we ask you to be respectful of all players, spectators and sports officials. a. Ejections by an umpire or a member of the sports staff will be final. b. If you are ejected from a game, you are required to leave the complex immediately. (Must be outside the complex fence. You are allowed to wait in the parking lot for your player(s) Failure to leave the park in a timely manner, or continuing to cause a scene could result in further suspensions. c. If ejected from a game, you are done for the night at all complexes. If the action is severe in nature, as determined by the sports staff, suspensions are possible. d. Multiple ejections could result in a year long suspension. General Ordinance #5197 (Offenses Related to Sporting Events) Section #1: The term Sports Official means any referee, umpire, scorekeeper, timekeeper, field or arena security personnel, field or arena manager or person serving in a similar management or supervisory capacity. Section #2: Assault on sports official. Section #3: Harassment of a sports official. Section #4: Peace disturbance at a sports event. Section #5: Property damage related to a sporting event. Section #6: Trespass at a sporting event. Section #7: Penalty Clause. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1 7 of the Springfield City Code.

8 League Rules for Player Pitch Divisions 1. Courtesy runner rule: A courtesy runner may be used for the catcher only. The replacement runner must be the batter that made the last out, either from the current inning or the previous inning. Coach must let the official know who the runner will be. The player must be the catcher for the next inning. 2. When time runs out: a. Home team is batting and ahead the game is over b. Home team is batting and is behind by more than 5 runs the game is over. c. Visitor team is batting and ahead by more than 5 runs the game is over. d. Visitor team is batting and is ahead by 5 or fewer runs the game continues until the home teams finishes last bats. 3. A complete game will consist of 4 innings (3 ½ if the home team is ahead) or a. 15 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr games. b. 25 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 10 minute games c. 30 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 15 minute games d. 35 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 20 minute games e. 45 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 30 minute games f. If a game is considered not complete due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled and played from the beginning 4. Tied games will go into the standings as a ½ win and ½ loss for each team. 5. Two baseballs will be provided by each team (one new and one used). Teams will hit their own baseballs. Lettering must be clearly visible for officials to approve any used baseballs. Baseballs must be marked with cushioned cork center and must be approved for youth leagues. 6. All pitchers in every division must wear a turf shoe or tennis shoe while on the mound players will be used on defense and all players will be placed in the batting order. 8. Each inning will last until 3 outs are made or 5 runs are scored. 9. Player Pitch 9-10 there will be no stealing UNTIL AFTER the ball has crossed home plate. If a base runner leaves early, play continues but the base runner is declared out. This is not a dead ball situation. 10. There is no hidden ball play allowed in our leagues. The ball becomes dead warm up pitches are allowed per inning. New pitchers will be granted 3 warm up pitches. To progress the games please warm up pitchers outside the fence before taking the mound. 12. The Balk rule is not effect for Player Pitch 9-10 leagues. It will be enforced in Player Pitch leagues. 13. Player Pitch a batter is declared out on a dropped third strike. Player Pitch a batter may attempt to run on a dropped third strike as long as 1 st base is not occupied, with less than 2 outs. 14. Courtesy Runner Rule: At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. For teams using a continuous line-up, the courtesy runner shall be the player whom recorded the previous out. If no outs have been recorded, the courtesy

9 runner shall be the batter that made the last out of the last inning. For teams batting 9 or 10 with an E.H., the courtesy runner shall be a player not currently in the line-up and may appear as a courtesy runner one time per inning. 15. Mercy Rule: This will be 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 4 innings, and 8 after 5 innings. 16. Ejections-There is no place for unsportsmanlike conduct in youth sports. Our leagues are designed with the purpose of encouraging kids to be active and develop a knowledge base and love for sports. Calls and decisions may not go in favor of your team, but we ask you to be respectful of all players, spectators and sports officials. a. Ejections by an umpire or a member of the sports staff will be final. b. If you are ejected from a game, you are required to leave the complex immediately. (Must be outside the complex fence. You are allowed to wait in the parking lot for your player(s) Failure to leave the park in a timely manner, or continuing to cause a scene could result in further suspensions. c. If ejected from a game, you are done for the night at all complexes. If the action is severe in nature, as determined by the sports staff, suspensions are possible. d. Multiple ejections could result in a year long suspension. General Ordinance #5197 (Offenses Related to Sporting Events) Section #1: The term Sports Official means any referee, umpire, scorekeeper, timekeeper, field or arena security personnel, field or arena manager or person serving in a similar management or supervisory capacity. Section #2: Assault on sports official. Section #3: Harassment of a sports official. Section #4: Peace disturbance at a sports event. Section #5: Property damage related to a sporting event. Section #6: Trespass at a sporting event. Section #7: Penalty Clause. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1 7 of the Springfield City Code. Modified 9 Rule Exceptions All players begin with 9U player pitch rules. There are NO WALKS. When 4 balls are called on the batter, coach pitch rules will apply. A batter hit by the player pitcher will be awarded first base. A batter hit by the coach pitcher will not and the ball will become dead. Stealing is not allowed in Modified 9. Coaches pitch to their batters and must pitch with one foot touching mound. Any release is acceptable. The fielder must stay behind the coach pitcher.

10 The maximum # of pitches from the coach is 4 minus the # of strikes called. (Example: 2 strikes, then 2 pitches only and if the players swing at the 1 st pitch and misses, then this is the 3 rd strike.). If the adult pitcher fields the ball the player is declared out. If they foul off the last pitch by the coach, the batter will receive another pitch. PITCHING REGULATIONS Article 1 - Pitchers shall take signs from the catcher while standing on the rubber. The Windup Position - The pitcher shall stand facing the batter, the entire pivot foot on, or in front of and touching and not off the end of the pitcher s plate, and the other foot free. From this position any natural movement associated with the delivery of the ball to the batter commits the pitcher to pitch without interruption or alteration. The pitcher shall not raise either foot from the ground, except in the actual delivery of the ball to the batter, said pitcher may take one step backward, and one step forward with the free foot. The Set Position - Set position shall be indicated by the pitcher when that pitcher stands facing the batter with the entire pivot foot on, or in front of, and in contact with, and not off the end of the pitcher s plate, holding the ball in both in front of the body. From such set position the pitcher may deliver the ball to the batter, throw to a base or step backward of the pitcher s plate with the pivot foot. Before assuming set position, the pitcher may elect to make any natural preliminary motion such as that known as the stretch. But if the pitcher so elects, that pitcher shall come to set position before delivering the ball to that batter. A pitcher shall not: Intentionally throw close to a batter. PENALTY: The pitcher shall be ejected if the act is judged to be intentional. In case of doubt, the umpire may first warn the pitcher. Pitchers/Conferences Two visits to the same pitcher during the game and the pitcher will be removed.

11 Competitive Division Rules 1. Courtesy runner rule: A courtesy runner may be used for the catcher only. The replacement runner must be the batter that made the last out, either from the current inning or the previous inning. Coach must let the official know who the runner will be. The player must be the catcher for the next inning. 2. When time runs out: a. Home team is batting and ahead the game is over b. Home team is batting and is behind by more than 5 runs the game is over. c. Visitor team is batting and ahead by more than 5 runs the game is over. d. Visitor team is batting and is ahead by 5 or fewer runs the game continues until the home teams finishes last bats. 3. A complete game will consist of 4 innings (3 ½ if the home team is ahead) or a. 15 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr games. b. 25 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 10 minute games c. 30 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 15 minute games d. 35 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 20 minute games e. 45 minutes are left on the clock for 1hr 30 minute games f. If a game is considered not complete due to weather conditions, it will be rescheduled and played from the beginning 4. Tied games will go into the standings as a ½ win and ½ loss for each team. 5. Two baseballs will be provided by each team (one new and one used). Teams will hit their own baseballs. Baseballs must be marked with a cushioned cork center and must be approved for youth leagues. 6. Under no circumstances will coaches or players argue judgment calls, including balls and strikes. If a coach or player is warned for arguing and they continue to argue, they will be ejected for the night. 7. All batting line-ups must be turned in 5 minutes before the game begins. If a player is in the batting order, but not present for their at bat, that position will be declared an out. If that player is present for their next at bat, they will be allowed to bat. Player s uniform number and name must be listed on lineup card. 8. Game time is forfeit time. There is a 10 minute grace period for the first games of the evening. Games will begin with 8 players. 9. Max of 9 players will be used on defense and all players can be placed in the batting order. If a coach wishes to bat 9 players or 10 with an E.H. they must notify the umpire before the start of the game. 10. Ejections-There is no place for unsportsmanlike conduct in youth sports. Our leagues are designed with the purpose of encouraging kids to be active and develop a knowledge base and love for sports. Calls and decisions may not go in favor of your team, but we ask you to be respectful of all players, spectators and sports officials. a. Ejections by an umpire or a member of the sports staff will be final.

12 b. If you are ejected from a game, you are required to leave the complex immediately. (Must be outside the complex fence. You are allowed to wait in the parking lot for your player(s) Failure to leave the park in a timely manner, or continuing to cause a scene could result in further suspensions. c. If ejected from a game, you are done for the night at all complexes. If the action is severe in nature, as determined by the sports staff, suspensions are possible. d. Multiple ejections could result in a year long suspension. General Ordinance #5197 (Offenses Related to Sporting Events) Section #1: The term Sports Official means any referee, umpire, scorekeeper, timekeeper, field or arena security personnel, field or arena manager or person serving in a similar management or supervisory capacity. Section #2: Assault on sports official. Section #3: Harassment of a sports official. Section #4: Peace disturbance at a sports event. Section #5: Property damage related to a sporting event. Section #6: Trespass at a sporting event. Section #7: Penalty Clause. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1 7 of the Springfield City Code.

13 YOUTH SPORT PARENT Being a Model Youth League Parent The primary objective of this sports program is to provide a fun, positive, safe learning experience for everyone involved. To accomplish this objective we will need the assistance and understanding of every parent. A MESSAGE FROM THE LEAGUE Welcome to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board youth baseball leagues. The primary objective of this youth sports program is to provide a fun, positive, safe learning experience for everyone involved. To accomplish this objective we will need the assistance and understanding of every parent. There is currently a major problem occurring in youth sports. These involve win-at-all-cost coaches, overzealous parents and unruly spectators because they are pushing kids from playing fields in alarming numbers. Sports are the greatest tool we have in today s society to help children develop positive character traits and life values. However, when the focus shifts from what is best for young participants to what s best for others that is when major problems begin. What s a parent to do? Research shows the value of youth sports. The four cornerstones of self-esteem can be enhanced through youth sports: a sense of belonging, a sense of feeling worthwhile as a person, a sense of dignity, and a sense of control. Research also shows the longer kids play sports, the better their chance of staying in school, getting better grades, and having fewer behavior problems. Positive parent support has been found as one of the major reasons why kids join, and continue to play, youth sports. We want what you and your child wants. Specifically, an opportunity to learn, grow, develop skills, meet new friends, and experience the excitement and fun that participation in youth sports has to offer. Tips on Becoming a Model Youth Sport Parent teams. don t criticize. respect the classroom. th your child at home. and alcohol use at the complexes are not permitted remember this is your child s classroom. On behalf of our league, its coaches and players; we welcome you to the Springfield-Greene County Park Board leagues. If we adults work together with a spirit of cooperation to make this a fun, safe, and meaningful learning experience for all of the children, no matter what the season record, we can t lose!

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