1.0      

GENERAL

1.1

All players must have a registration on file with the League before being allowed to participate.

1.2

Parents or guardians must inform their head coach of any disability that may affect the safety of a child.

2.0      

CONDUCT

2.1

Profane or abusive language or gestures from players, coaches, family, or spectators will not be tolerated by the league.   Any individual(s) responsible for such behavior will be removed from the field and the umpire may call a forfeit against the team that said individual(s) is/are affiliated with.

2.2

Unsportsmanlike conduct (booing, taunting, refusal to shake hands) by or directed to any player, coach, family member, or spectator is strictly prohibited.  Any individual(s) responsible for such behavior will be removed from the field and the umpire may call a forfeit against the team that said individual(s) is/are affiliated with.

2.3

Players must be present at 50% of the regular season games to participate in playoff games except when medically excused.

2.4

Managers and coaches must avoid making calls to sway umpires calls.

2.5

Coaches are responsible for umpiring the games and shall respect each other’s calls. 

3.0      

SAFETY

3.1

Only players and coaches will be allowed in the dugout and on the playing field.

3.2

All players not required to be on the field, must remain in the dugout.

3.3

Players must notify or seek permission from a coach prior to leaving the playing area.

3.4

No swinging of bats in or around the dugout except at the designated on-deck circle.

3.5

Batting helmets must be worn by all batters (at Home Plate and On-Deck), and all Base-Runners. Helmets must be equipped with face guards and secured with chin straps.

3.6

Safety bases must be used at first base.

3.7

Once a player squares to bunt she may not then hit away.  The batter will be called out if she hits away once squaring to bunt.

4.0     

DRESS CODE

4.1

A league issued team shirt must be worn by players at all games, and must be the outermost garment.

4.2

Full length pants must be worn. No shorts.

4.3

Coaches are required to wear their league issued ID Card at all BGSL sponsored events including, but not limited to, parades, opening day, games and practices.

4.4

Jewelry must not be worn. Recently pierced ears may have studs taped over.

5.0  

GAME PLAY - A.S.A. Fast pitch rules are in effect using a 10 inch “softee” ball, except as noted below:

5.1

Each player will take one (1) turn at bat each inning.

5.2

Players hit from a Tee

5.3

No Balls or Strikes are called.

5.4

To the discretion of both coaches, in event a player has extreme difficulty making contact, a “Walk” may be granted to expedite play.

5.5

No scoring is kept. :

5.6

No leading or stealing.

5.7

Pitchers:

5.8

Each player will take a position in the field. (For Rookie Division, place additional players in the outfield to prevent overcrowding of infield.) Coaches should begin to teach importance of positional play. Coaches are allowed on the field of play during games to instruct players.

5.9

Play as many innings as possible within the allotted amount of time (90 minutes).

6.0 

CANCELLATIONS

6.1

Game cancellations due to weather will be determined by the Minor Division Commissioner.

6.2

Head coaches for each team will be notified of cancellations no later than 1 hour before the scheduled game start time. Coaches must then notify their team of the cancellation.

6.3

Make-ups will be at the discretion of the Minor Division Commissioner.

6.4

Cancellation of practices at the discretion of the team coach.