12U League

League Director:

Rachel Peters

Rules:

1. Play time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
2. Neither team is allowed to score more than 6 runs per inning.
3. Run rule 12 after 3, 10 after 4, and 8 after 5.
4. Teams can play with either 9 or 10 players in the field and batting line up, however if 10 players are utilized on the field, the Designated Hitter (DH) or the (EP) can NOT be used. A 12th player must be substituted in/out of the game with the umpire and score keeper.
5. When playing 10 players on the field, 4 must be in the outfield.
6. The pitching mound will be 40 feet from home plate.
7. Infield fly rule does apply.
8. The third strike rule does apply (see definition below).
9. Stealing is permitted at all times included stealing home.
10. The Visiting team is responsible for assigning someone to operate the scoreboard.
11. No jewelry is permitted, including the hair. Any earring that cannot be removed must be taped over or covered by band-aid.
12. No Abusive language is allowed in or around the complex.
13. No Smoking is allowed in or around the complex. (City Park rule)
14. Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed in or around the complex.
15. Team Managers are responsible for making sure the scorekeeper has a copy of the lineup prior to the start of the game.
16. Please make sure the dugouts are cleaned out before leaving.
17. All USSA rules apply unless otherwise noted.

Please remember this is about the girls and making sure they are learning the game of softball as well as having fun!