Balks will be called. Each pitcher will be given 1 warning and a coach or umpire should explain the situation to the pitcher.
No runner for the catcher with 2 outs!
Pitch Count Limitations
Penalty for infraction – Coach suspension and team forfeit of game
a) A pitcher may not pitch more than the following limits in a calendar day. If the limit is reached while facing a batter, the pitcher may pitch to the earlier of: (i) the completion of that batter or (ii) the end of the inning 15u – 90 Pitches 18u - 100 pitches
b) If a pitcher throws more than the following limits in a calendar day, he/she cannot pitch the next day – the player must have 2 nights rest. 15u – 65 Pitches 18u - 75 pitches
c) A pitcher may not pitch on 3 consecutive days.
Call-Up’s
Must use pitch count limits from the level they are being called up from.
Last Inning
No new inning to start 1.45 hours from scheduled start time. With a hard cap on games at 2 hours from scheduled start time. Last completed inning will be used for final score. Playoffs may use a different format.
Run Max
5 run max/inning, the last declared inning will allow a Max of 8 runs (regular season & Playoffs). Season will still be using a 2 hour hard cap on game time, playoff game times will need to be modified to declare a last inning in playoffs and still get all games in on a given weekend. Increasing the max runs per inning will likely result in longer games or not getting 7 innings in. To be monitored during season. In regular season if final inning not completed resort back to score from last completed inning.
Mercy rule
7 inning game. Mercy rule, 15 runs after 4 innings or 10 after 5.
Game is considered complete after 7pm
Game is considered complete after 7pm in the case of cancellation due to Rain/Lightning.
15u teams bats
15u teams can use wood, wood composite, -5 or -3 metal bats.
18u teams bats
18u is a Wood bat league or wood composite. No Metal Bats.
Metal Cleats/Spikes are allowed