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2006 Rules
VERNON WOMEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE RULES
Slow pitch rules will be the same as in the ASA Rule book with the exceptions listed below.
1. Captains are responsible to make sure that all players know all rules.
2. Players must slide to avoid injury.
B) A player must slide at any base a play is being made (except first).
3. No stealing/no bunting.
4. Pitch must rise 3 feet from release; rise may be 10 feet maximum from release.
B) Rise is from pitchers hand, not ground.
5. Strike zone is from the plate; 46 feet from mound.
6. Players may take a two (2) step lead after the ball is released from pitchers hand.
7. Pick off lead is a forced out on runner taking lead, no tag needed
8. Game time is 6:30pm.
B) 6:45pm is forfeit time
C) Warm-ups before the games are for everyone.
i. 6:00pm Visitors
ii. 6:15pm Home
9. There is an eight (8) player minimum for games.
B) A late arrival may be added up until the 3rd inning, inclusive.
C) If a team has to forfeit due to lack of players, teams will have the option to play out game, umpires must stay for game.
D) There will be no rescheduling of games due to a lack of players, team must take a forfeit.
10. If a player who is already in line up must leave game, she will be considered an Out each time she comes up to play.
B) If both Captains agree the circumstances were unavoidable (ie, injury, emergency, etc.), only then will the player not be considered an out.
11. Each team will play each other twice.
12. The 15-run rule applies by the 5th inning.
13. Every player who comes to game must bat but does not have to play the field.
14. An injured player who needs a runner must notify the umpire and captain of opposing team before the game begins.
B) If injury occurs during the game, a runner may be put in.
C) A player must truly need a runner, not someone faster.
15. Rain-Outs: Unless formally notified by umpires, president, or your captains, you are to show up at the field with intent to play.
B) Captains will be notified by 5:00pm as to whether the game is canceled or not.
C) Rain-outs will be rescheduled immediately for the Friday of the following week and then the next available Friday.
D) Two days have been left open at the end of the season for make ups if the Fridays can absolutely not be done by the teams.
E) President will reschedule all rain-outs.
16. All registration fees and team rosters are due by your team’s first game.
B) Cost: $30 per player.
C) Each team must have a minimum of 12 players on their rosters.
D) Sponsor fees, currently $125 are due by the end of May.
E) Additional members must be paid before the third game.
F) Five (5) non-paying subs may be added to the roster before the third game of the season.
G) Regular games can use subs to make 10 players.
H) No pregnant woman may play due to insurance regulations.
17. Playoffs for all teams will be single elimination.
B) No non-paying subs during playoffs
18. If there is a tie for first place in the league standings, the tie breaker is determined as follows:
B) Head to Head game results
C) Head to Head Runs Against
D) Head to Head Runs For
E) Overall Runs Against
F) Overall Runs For
19. Equipment is supplied by the league. If a team leaves the league it is to return all equipment to the league President.
20. Any unsportsmanlike behavior from players/coaches will not be tolerated.
B) First occurrence will result in a verbal warning by the umpire.
C) Second occurrence will result in ejection from the game and a game suspension (individual must leave the vicinity). It is the responsibility of the team captain to contact the President of the league immediately in the event of an ejection.
D) In the event of multiple players/coaches behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner, the game will be called a forfeit by the umpire.
i. This action will immediately trigger a Captain’s Meeting to discuss the circumstances.
21. Please be responsible and make sure all litter on and about field is picked up.
22. There is absolutely no drinking of alcoholic beverages during the games or any alcoholic beverages on or near the playing fields by players, coaches or spectators.
23. Play at your own risk!
B) You must have your own medical insurance.
i. If an injury occurs the league does not cover medical expenses. Please notify all players.
ii. We are only insured for liability.
 2006 Rules
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