General Questions:

Q: Is there a time limit for games?
A: All games will start at 6:00 p.m. and last 1 hour and 45 minute.  You cannot start the next inning if time has expired. (expect weather delays)

Q: Who provides the game balls?
A: The home team will provide 2 game balls (one new and one lightly used)

Q: What are the bat regulations?
A: A bat must be 2 ¼ inches and no more then 33 inches in length.

Q: Can a player wear metal cleats?
A: Metal cleats or spikes are not permitted to be worn by any player, coach or manager.

Pitching Questions

Q: Are there a specific number of innings a player must pitch?
A: Teams must pitch an 8 or 9 year old at least 3 outs or 6 batters in the A division.  10 or 11 year olds must pitch 3 outs or 6 batters in AA division. This must occur before the completion of the fourth inning.

Q: What are the pitching rules per week?
A: Pitcher regardless of age may pitch six (6) innings per calendar week.  Pitchers must have two (2) calendar days rest between pitching assignments if he/she pitches in more than two (2) innings in any one game.

Q:  Can a pitcher who starts the game re-enter as a pitcher if he leaves the field?
A: Yes.  Because of the free substitution rule a pitcher who starts the game can leave the field and return as a pitcher.

Q: Can anyone pitch?
A: No, a 12 year old cannot pitch in the A division.

Game Management Questions:

Q: Can we bat all players
A: All players must bat in batting order.

Q: Can I re-enter a player if he has already been withdrawn from the game?
A: Open Substitution; any of the nine starting players may withdraw and re-enter once provide such player occupies the same batting position.