KAW VALLEY SOFTBALL/BASEBALL LEAGUE

2008 GENERAL RULES

Revised 2-7-08

MUST PLAY/PARTICIPATION

1.  All players must play a minimum of 6 defensive outs.

2.  If a game does not go four innings or if a team has 13 or more players, then all players  

     must play at least 3 defensive outs.

3.  A player under disciplinary action need not play.  Said player must be reported to the

     umpire, opposing coach and scorekeeper.

4.  No player is eligible to compete in any game unless his/her name is placed on the  

     roster by the Director in the team's hometown.

5.  In case of an injury and said player is not able to play, that player's name must appear

     in the scorebook with an injury notation.

TIME LIMIT

1.  Starting time is the scheduled start time. 

2.  First game grace period is 5 minutes.  Official time is kept by the home plate umpire  

     or someone of his/her choice.

3.  Four innings constitutes a game, if play is stopped because of inclement weather,

     power failure, darkness or curfew.

RUNNING            

1.  There will be an 8' radius circle marked around the pitching rubber.

2.  Once the pitcher gains control of the ball in the circle any runner off base must

     commit to advancing to the next base or returning to the previous base (Softball only).

3.  The commitment must be made immediately and is irreversible unless the pitcher

      loses control of the ball.  PENALTY:  Runner is OUT.

BATTING

1.  Every player (roster batting) will be in the line-up. 

2.  All must have a turn at bat before the first batter may bat again.

SPECIAL RULES

1.  Free substitution is in effect for all players.  NOTE:  if the pitcher leaves the playing  

     field, the pitcher cannot pitch the remainder of the game. 

2.  Substitution for pitchers will be limited.  The number of times a pitcher can appear on  

     the pitching mound will be twice each game.

3.  Run rule:  15 runs after 3 innings or 10 runs after 5 innings.

4.  The home team bench shall be the 1st base side if not marked otherwise.

5.  The official scorekeeper shall be the home field scorekeeper.

6.  All substitutes must be reported to both scorekeepers.

7.  Scorekeepers should check scores after each inning to insure proper score.

8.  No player may participate on two Recreation teams (includes two age groups/leagues)

     within a community governed by the Kaw Valley League.

9.   Games are not to start with less than 7 players.  This constitutes a forfeiture.

10.  In case of injury and no eligible players, the game may continue with 6 players. 

11.  There will be no automatic out for teams playing with less than the recommended

       number of players.

12.  A courtesy runner may be used when the catcher of the offensive team is on base and

       there are two outs.

13.  Rainouts:  Rain out games will be rescheduled at the end of the regular season schedule.

       Also, if a game is rescheduled and is rained out a second time, it may not be rescheduled.

14.  Negative chanting or bantering by players, coaches or spectators directed towards opposing team/players;

       including player position, calling out player numbers or player names will not be tolerated.  Positive cheering

       of own team and players is encouraged.  PENALTY:  One warning per game, second infraction coach ejected,     

      third infraction game forfeited.