Glen
Rock Baseball Association
Rules and Regulations
Pee Wee League
2010
The purpose of
this league is to develop the skills of our young players and to foster an
interest in the sport of baseball. At all times, please keep in mind the safety
of the young players in your charge.
GENERAL
RULES:
·
Safety
and sportsmanship are the priority.
·
Instruct
and teach FUNdamentals to the players.
·
Help
opposing players and coaches in any way you can.
·
Keep
control of the players on the bench.
·
Teamwork
is important. Make all players feel comfortable.
·
After the
game, line the players up and shake hands with a good sportsmanship attitude:
good game, nice play, etc.
·
Batting
helmets, bases and the pitching machine must be kept in the field box.
·
If there
are any accidents - write out a report and forward it to the Pee
Wee League Commissioner as provided
in the GRBA Safety Manual.
FORMAT OF
THE GAME:
·
Length
of Game -
The first 30 minutes of every "game" shall be instructional in nature running
drills.
After the 30 minutes of drills, games shall be played, lasting approximately
60-75 minutes in length.
·
Postponement
of a Game
- The Borough Field Hotline (201-251-8494) is the final determination if fields are playable. If game postponed for this or any other reason, reschedule
with the Pee Wee League Commissioner and the other manager.
·
Score
- No scores will be kept. The book is for the lineup only.
UP AT BAT:
·
Players MUST
have a batting helmet on before
picking up a bat to warm up.
·
Only 1
player on deck (with helmet on). The team at bat will provide a coach to work
the pitching machine.
·
Coach
pitch shall be used for the entire PW 1 season. For PW 2, during
the first half of the season, coaches shall pitch. Allow the players to try to hit the ball for up to
8 pitches. Then, if the player still has not made contact, the coach should elect
to use a Tee.
·
For PW 2
teams shall change after 3 outs are made or all players present bat. For
PW 1, in the
first 2 innings, all players will bat regardless of the number of outs. In the 3rd
and 4th innings, play 3 outs or if the team bats around - which ever
comes first.
· For
PW 2 Only, during
the second half of the season, kid pitch will be introduced. Play 3 outs
or one time through the lineup.
· On
a hit ball, the batter and runners on base may advance as many bases as they
can. Once the ball reaches the infield, the runners must stop at the next
available base.
·
No base
runners can move up on an overthrow. Advances are not allowed after the ball
comes back into the infield.
IN THE
FIELD:
·
Play ALL
players in the field.
Maintain a normal infield and position the rest of the players in the outfield.
·
Catchers are encouraged, but players must have a cup on to play
catcher and must wear all protective catchers
gear.
·
Rotate
players so that each fielder has an opportunity to play in the infield at least
once per game.
·
Coaches
may be on the field with the team to provide instruction, but should never
interfere in any way with the play.
·
These
coaches should also be the umpires.
·
Remind
the fielders that the runners have right of way to the bases.
Pee Wee
Baseball - Let’s make it fun!!!
