Glen Rock Baseball Association
Softball Rules and Regulations
 Tee Wee Softball League 2011

The purpose of this league is to develop the skills of our young players and to foster an interest in the sport of softball.  At all times, please keep in mind the safety of the young players in your charge.  Focus is placed on safety, sportsmanship and fundamentals. 

LEAGUE 
The league consists of kindergarten and 1st grade girls.

FORMAT OF THE GAME 

bullet Tees and Tee Ball size balls shall be used.
bullet Games and practices should be no longer than 1½ hours.  Keep the game shorter if the conditions are cold, dark, rainy, etc.
bullet No score shall be kept.  The book is for the lineup only.

GENERAL RULES

bullet Practice skills during the week session with games on Saturdays.
bullet All coaches and managers should read and familiarize with the GRBA Safety Manual.
bullet Instruct and teach FUNdamentals to the players.
bullet Help opposing players and coaches in any way you can.
bullet Keep control of the players on the bench.
bullet Teamwork is important.  Make all players feel comfortable.
bullet After the game, line the players up and shake hands with a good sportsmanship attitude: good game, nice play, etc.

UP TO BAT 

bullet Players must have a batting helmet on before picking up a bat to warm up.
bullet Only 1 player on deck (With helmet on)
bullet If the coach pitches instead of using the batting tee, he must pitch from at least 30 feet.
bullet Use of the batting tee is encouraged to help develop good hitting mechanics.
bullet Each team bats through the batting order each inning, regardless of outs.
bullet Each player advances one base on a hit.
bullet No base runners can run on an overthrow.
bullet Sliding is not permitted.

IN THE FIELD

bullet Play all players in the field
bullet Rotate players so that each fielder plays the infield and the outfield equally.
bullet Coaches are on the field with the players.
bullet Remind fielders that runners have the right of way to the bases.

 HOME TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.  Equipment – The home team is responsible for positioning and removing the bases, collecting and returning the helmets and any other equipment used from the equipment box.

 2.  Equipment Box – The home team is responsible for ensuring that the equipment box is locked.

 3.  Game Ball – The home team is responsible for supplying a game ball.

 4.  Copy of Rules – The home team is responsible for having a copy of the Softball Rules and Regulations.

 5.  Decision on Fields – The decision on whether the fields are usable is made by the DPW.  If weather is questionable, call the DPW Hotline. If the field is deemed usable by the DPW, but the field conditions at game time are questionable, the home team shall decide if the game is to be started. 

INJURIES 

1.  Blood Rule - A player, coach or umpire who is bleeding or who has blood on their uniform shall be prohibited from participating further in the game until appropriate treatment can be administered.  If medical care or treatment is administered in a reasonable length of time, the individual will not have to leave the game. 

2.  Player Injury – A player may be removed from the game at any time because of injury.  She may return to the game at any time. If an injured player is unable to bat, no penalty shall be assessed.  An injured player who misses an at bat but subsequently returns to the lineup shall assume her original batting order position. 

3.   Injury Reports – Any injury sustained in a practice or a game must be reported to the Tee Wee League Commissioner with an incident report as provided in the GRBA Safety Manual.

 

 

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