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 3^rd and 4^th 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!!!

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