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1.0
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GENERAL
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1.1
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All players must have a registration on file with the League before being allowed to participate.
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1.2
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Parents or guardians must inform their head coach of any disability that may affect the safety of a child.
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2.0
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CONDUCT
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2.1
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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.
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2.2
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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.
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2.3
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Players must be present at 50% of the regular season games to participate in playoff games except when medically excused.
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2.4
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Coaches are responsible for umpiring the games and shall respect each other’s calls.
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3.0
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SAFETY
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3.1
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Only players and coaches will be allowed in the dugout and on the playing field.
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3.2
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All players not required to be on the field, must remain in the dugout.
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3.3
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Players must notify or seek permission from a coach prior to leaving the playing area.
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3.4
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No swinging of bats in or around the dugout except at the designated on-deck circle.
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3.5
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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.
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3.6
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Safety bases must be used at first base.
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3.7
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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.
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4.0
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DRESS CODE
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4.1
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A league issued team shirt must be worn by players at all games, and must be the outermost garment.
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4.2
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Full length pants must be worn. No shorts.
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4.3
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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.
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4.4
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Jewelry must not be worn. Recently pierced ears may have studs taped over.
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5.0
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GAME PLAY - A.S.A. Fast pitch rules are in effect using a 10 inch “softee” ball, except as noted below:
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5.1
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Players who are going to be late for games will notify their coach as soon as possible. Coaches must inform opposing coaches of late players. All late players will be entered at the end of the batting order unless they arrive prior to their scheduled first at-bat.
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5.2
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If a team cannot field a minimum of eight (8) players then that team will forfeit the game. If neither team can field a minimum of eight (8) then the team with the fewest players forfeits the game. If both teams have equal amounts of players, and less than the minimum of eight (8) players, the game will count as a tie in the standings.
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5.3
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10 players will take the field. Coaches should begin to teach importance of positional play. Coaches are allowed on the field of play during games to instruct players. No player shall remain on the bench for more than 1 defensive series in a row.
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5.3.0
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The short fielder must play a minimum of 5 feet behind the bases and base paths.
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5.4
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Innings:
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5.4.0
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Maximum of 6 innings on a weekday. A weekday legal game is 4 innings
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5.4.1
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Maximum of 6 innings on a weekend. A weekend legal game is 4 innings
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5.4.3
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No new innings to be started after 90 minutes.
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5.5
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Run Ahead Rule: 10 run rule applies when a team is ahead by 10 or more runs after:
· 4 innings during the week (3.5 if the home team is ahead)
· 5 innings during weekend games (4.5 if the home team is ahead)
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5.5.0
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Maximum of 4 runs per inning allowed.
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5.6
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Pitchers:
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5.6.0
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Pitchers will pitch the first 4 pitches per at-bat. After 4 pitches, the coach will finish the at-bat.
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5.6.1
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In an extra inning situation, coaches may use any pitcher who is eligible
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5.6.2
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Windmill pitch is allowed
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5.6.3
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A single pitch from the pitcher constitutes an inning.
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5.6.4
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Any player on the team roster is eligible to pitch regardless of age.
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5.6.5
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When the bases are loaded the batter does not draw a walk until the 6th ball is called
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5.6.6
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A pitcher must be removed from pitching if she hits 3 batters during the game.
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5.6.7
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Pitching rubber is to a distance of 30 feet from the back of home plate
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5.7
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No Stealing.
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5.8
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Sliding: A runner will be called out if she does not slide or attempt to avoid contact with a fielder in the process of fielding a batted or thrown ball to the base.
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5.9
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No Infield Fly Rule and no drop 3rd strike rule
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6.0
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CANCELLATIONS
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6.1
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Game cancellations due to weather will be determined by the Minor Division Commissioner.
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6.2
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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.
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6.3
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Make-ups will be at the discretion of the Minor Division Commissioner.
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6.4
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Cancellation of practices at the discretion of the team coach.
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