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Rainout Hotline 348-8555 (after 3:30 pm)
Charleston Baseball Association
1. Home team will occupy the first base dugout. The home team is listed 2nd on the schedule. No official score will be recorded. The visitors will be in charge of securing the pitching machine in the lock box at the end of the night. If lights were needed, you must also turn them off and return key to the lock box.
2. Eleven players are allowed in the field- five infielders (extra infielder positioned behind 2nd base), four outfielders, one pitcher and one catcher. The four outfielders should be placed evenly in the grass – no short fielders.
3. Each team will bat until there are 3 outs or reach the maximum runs for the inning. A team can only score a maximum of 6 runs in the first 4 innings and 10 in the 5th and 6th innings.
4. A batter shall get 5 pitches or 3 swinging strikes. If he has not hit the ball in play or struck out after the 5th pitch, he is then out. If the final pitch is hit foul, the batter is still alive. An “at bat” will not end on a foul ball. Encourage your players to swing early in the count. There are no walks. The batting rotation shall consist of all players on your team.
5. If a batted ball hits the pitching machine, it is a dead ball and the batter will be awarded 1st base and the runners will be allowed to advance 1 base.
6. Before the start of the game, coaches from both teams must agree upon the setup of the pitching machine. The machine will be set at approximately 36 feet. A chalk line will mark the location on the field. The machine should be set for approximately 26 mph. All three settings on the machine will be on “3” (power level, release block and micro adjust) Trial pitches will be performed until all parties agree on the calibration. Once the machine is set and calibrated and the game begins, no further adjustment of the machine is allowed by either team or coaches.
7. Both teams must use the same type of ball provided by the league. Wilson RIF 5
8. Bunting is NOT allowed.
9. A play will be considered “DEAD” once all runners have stopped progress and the ball is returned to the coach at the machine.
1. Fielders should be encouraged to attempt to get advancing runners out.
2. There will be no white lines or commitment lines between bases.
3. Runners who are aggressively seeking to reach the next base will be allowed to continue to that base if no play is made, regardless of where they are when the ball is returned to the coach.
10. One base on an overthrow rule: When a fielded ball is overthrown at any base, the runner(s) may attempt to reach the next base at his own risk. If the runner is put out the out stands. This Rule applies to runners on ANY base (example…runner on 2nd may attempt to score on an overthrow at 1st in an attempt to get batter/runner out, batter/runner may attempt to reach 2nd)
11. Base runners shall not leave the base until the ball has been pitched and has reached the batter.
12. NO stealing of any base is permitted.
13. Time Limit- no new inning may start after 1 hour and 15 minutes. Each coach is expected to keep the game moving
14. In case of “Adverse Weather Conditions”, a complete game shall be three (3) innings. Rainout make ups will be attempted and agreed to by both coaches.
Profanities by coaches, parents, or players will NOT be tolerated.
Abusive behavior such as intentionally striking a player with a ball, helmet, or bat will not be tolerated.
Players, coaches and fans are prohibited from verbally or physically interfering with play on the field. For example, players should not yell, “I’ve got it” when a fielder is attempting to catch a ball. Fans should not yell, “swing” at the batter.
COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THEMSELVES, THEIR PLAYERS, ASSISTANT COACHES AND FANS.
Remember: Let the kids enjoy the game. They are not in the major leagues so everybody should behave accordingly.
Charleston Baseball Association
THE GAME
1. Home Team is listed 2nd on the Schedule and will occupy 1st base dugout. Official book is kept by the home team. Visiting team will provide a scoreboard keeper.
2. Game time may be restricted for players with excessive absences or disciplinary problems. These situations should be kept to a minimum.
3. Players are not allowed to throw the bat at any time. After one warning, the second time any player throws a bat it will be an automatic out.
4. The CBA will appoint a new manager in the event there is a resignation.
5. NO TRADES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A CONFLICT between coach and parent or coach and player. All exceptions must be approved by the Board.
6. Games will be 6-innings with the following exceptions: 8-run rule is in effect after 5 innings if the visiting team is ahead or after 4.5 innings if the home team is ahead; 10-run rule is in effect after 4 innings if the visiting team is ahead or after 3.5 innings if the home team is ahead; 15-run rule is in effect after 3 innings.
6a. Minor League only – a half inning ends with 3 outs or 6 runs
7. Equipment rules will follow Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken rules
8. Pitch count rules in effect.
9. Manager has the option of choosing assistants from parents of drafted players on his/her team or as approved by the Board.
10. Slide rule in effect at home plate, if a play is being made. Umpire’s discretion.
11. CAL RIPKEN 60 FOOT BASEBALL DIVISION SPECIAL BASERUNNING RULE:
When a pitcher is in contact with the pitcher’s plate and in possession of the ball and the catcher is in the catcher�s box ready to receive delivery of the ball, baserunners shall not leave their bases until the ball has been delivered and has reached home plate. Once the catcher has secured the ball and the runner has stopped his forward progress, the runner must immediately return to the base.
12. No slashing rule. Players may not show a bunt and then pull the bat back and hit the ball. This is a safety rule. If a player slashes it will be an automatic out with no appeal.
13. Minor league games are limited to 1 hour and 30 minute time limit, if the home team is ahead and a new inning has not started. A new inning starts immediately after the 3rd out of the previous inning.
THE TEAM
14. All players must bat at least once and play in the field at least one inning all six inning games. Players should receive as much playing time as possible.
14a. Free substitution is allowed in the field only; Extra hitter will be utilized in the batting order; Minor will field 10 with a 4th outfielder (NO short fielder – must play 4 across), and bat a minimum of 11, if available, except that managers are encouraged to bat their entire lineup. Late arriving players will be placed at the bottom of the batting order.
14b. Teams must have at least 6 players to begin a game. A 10 minute waiting period will be granted for players to arrive, otherwise a team not having the minimum number of players shall forfeit. Late arriving players will be placed at the bottom of the batting order.
UNIFORMS
15. Tennis shoes and rubber-cleated shoes ONLY are allowed. No metal spikes, open toed, or street shoes.
16. All teams must wear the same type of uniform shirts and baseball pants.
RAINOUTS
17. The CBA will determine if a game is to be postponed. Managers and players should call the rainout hotline at 348-8555.
18. Makeup games will be played on the next available date as soon as possible after the missed game. Portable mounds can be used to make both Morton Park and Baker Softball available for makeup games.
SPORTSMANSHIP
19. Profanities by coaches, parents, or players will NOT be tolerated.
20. Abusive behavior such as intentionally striking a player with a ball, helmet, or bat will not be tolerated.
21. Players, coaches and fans are prohibited from verbally or physically interfering with play on the field. For example, players should not yell “I’ve got it” when a fielder is attempting to catch a ball. Fans should not yell “swing” at the batter.
22. If a player, parent, or coach is ejected from a game they must sit out the next contest played in accordance with IHSA regulations as adopted by the CBA. Ejected players are allowed to sit on the bench. Ejected coaches or parents must leave the premises until the game is over.
Remember: Let the kids enjoy the game. They are not in the professional leagues so everybody should behave accordingly.
Charleston Baseball Association
THE GAME
1. Home Team is listed 2nd on the Schedule and will occupy 1st base dugout. Official book is kept by the home team. Visiting team will provide a scoreboard keeper.
2. Game time may be restricted for players with excessive absences or disciplinary problems. These situations should be kept to a minimum.
3. Players are not allowed to throw the bat at any time. After one warning, the second time any player throws a bat it will be an automatic out.
4. The CBA will appoint a new manager in the event there is a resignation.
5. NO TRADES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A CONFLICT between coach and parent or coach and player. All exceptions must be approved by the Board.
6. Games will be 6-innings with the following exceptions: 8-run rule is in effect after 5 innings if the visiting team is ahead or after 4.5 innings if the home team is ahead; 10-run rule is in effect after 4 innings if the visiting team is ahead or after 3.5 innings if the home team is ahead; 15-run rule is in effect after 3 innings if the visiting team is ahead or after 2.5 innings if the home team is ahead.
7. Equipment rules will follow Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken rules
8. Pitch count rules in effect.
9. Manager has the option of choosing assistants from parents of drafted players on his/her team or as approved by the Board.
10. Slide rule in effect at home plate, if a play is being made. Umpire’s discretion.
11. No slashing rule. Players may not show a bunt and then pull the bat back and hit the ball. This is a safety rule. If a player slashes it will be an automatic out with no appeal.
12. Major league games are limited to 1 hour and 45 minute time limit, if the home team is ahead and a new inning has not started. A new inning starts immediately after the 3rd out of the previous inning.
THE TEAM
13. All players must bat at least once and play in the field at least one inning all six inning games. Players should receive as much playing time as possible.
a. Free substitution is allowed in the field only. Extra hitter will be utilized in the batting order – Major will field 9 and bat a minimum of 10 if available; Managers are encouraged to bat their entire lineup. Late arriving players will be placed at the bottom of the batting order.
b Teams must have at least 6 players to begin a game. A 10 minute waiting period will be granted for players to arrive, otherwise a team not having the minimum number of players shall forfeit. Late arriving players will be placed at the bottom of the batting order.
UNIFORMS
14. Tennis shoes and rubber-cleated shoes ONLY are allowed. No metal spikes, open toed, or street shoes.
15. All teams must wear the same type of uniform shirts and baseball pants.
RAINOUTS
16. The CBA will determine if a game is to be postponed. Managers and players should call the rainout hotline at 348-8555.
17. Makeup games will be played on the next available date as soon as possible after the missed game. Portable mounds can be used to make both Morton Park and Baker Softball available for makeup games.
SPORTSMANSHIP
18. Profanities by coaches, parents, or players will NOT be tolerated.
19. Abusive behavior such as intentionally striking a player with a ball, helmet, or bat will not be tolerated.
20. Players, coaches and fans are prohibited from verbally or physically interfering with play on the field. For example, players should not yell “I’ve got it” when a fielder is attempting to catch a ball. Fans should not yell “swing” at the batter.
21. If a player, parent, or coach is ejected from a game they must sit out the next contest played in accordance with IHSA regulations as adopted by the CBA. Ejected players are allowed to sit on the bench. Ejected coaches or parents must leave the premises until the game is over.
Remember: Let the kids enjoy the game. They are not in the professional leagues so everybody should behave accordingly.
THE GAME
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