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Rules of Play

  • Both teams must bring bases and a mat when scheduled outside the CAA Centre. 
  • Home team is decided by the team on the left side of the schedule. Both teams must bring bases and a mat or double default.
  • 5 Courtesy runners for every game. guy for guy or girl for girl or guy.
  • Unlimited courtesy runners for any player 55 years or older. (honor system please) and don't abuse this rule. Please make sure the player is 55 yrs or older
  • Unlimited courtesy runner for Jeff Craber (Fri Mens). Last out.
  • Home Run Rule is match plus 3 for all divisions. 
  • If Home Run Rule is achieved then auto out no matter what the count is
  • All divisions will have a 6 run per inning mercy and last inning is open
  • Mercy Rule is 12 runs after 5 innings or 15 runs after 4 innings.
  • All Double Headers are no new inning after 60 minutes
  • All batters start with a one and one count except for 3 Pitch
  • No drinking of alcohol whatsoever during game play. Both player and coach will be ejected one plus one
  • Any ejection during game play will result in a one plus one game ejection.
  • Smoking, Vaping and Marijuana use is stricly prohibted from the diamonds and must be 25 feet away from the fence.
  • Tagging allowed between safe and commitment line
  • No metal spikes allowed but plastic is ok
  • Any player may be allowed to be added at any time to the bottom of the order
  • If committment line is touched then player must go towards home
  • 10 minute grace period in affect but reduces time of game
  • USSSA with thumbprint is only bats to be used
  • No digging in batters box
  • All players with 25% or more are allowed to participate in the playoffs
  • Please make sure your team keeps the scorebooks just in case we have issues at the end of the year for playoff contention

3 Pitch Rules:

  • 10th player and all infield players must be in line with the base paths until the ball is hit.
  • Pitching distance must be at a minimum of 40 feet from home plate
  • No new inning after 70 minutes

Coed Rules:

  • All infield players must be in line with the base paths until the ball is hit.
  • All outfield players must be 150 feet from home plate. I encourage the team reps to bring two small pylons for your games so there woun't be any issues.
  • Batting order is no more then 3 male batters in a row
  • If less then 10, auto out for female only
  • May have more then 3 girls on the field
  • Batting order must be consistent
  • Coed Single - no new inning after 70 minutes
  • No force out throws from the outfield to 1st base.

 

  • Rules subject to change.
  • Updated May 4, 2023.
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