The following rules shall be followed by ALL teams playing in the Multi-City league program in 2006: These rules supersede all other rules during the regular league season – then the George Khoury Rule Book – then the NFHSA Rule Book.
1. Free substitution is in effect for regular league play only.
2. Round robin batting is in effect for regular league play only.
3. A game must be played with at least 8 players provided no more are available. You must finish the game with 8 players or more. During regular league play, if a team starts the game with 8 players and the 9th batter comes to bat, it is not an automatic out.
4. If a team is not going to be able to field a team for a game due to “verifiable school sponsored event” such as band concerts, track meets and school picnics, the game may be cancelled with 48 hours notice to opposing manager, league commissioner and umpire in chief of the appropriate area. These games shall be made up in accordance with rain-out procedures.
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All rescheduled games (rain-outs) should be replayed
within two (2) weeks of postponement.
The home team is responsible for communicating between their league
commissioner and the visiting team to locate a diamond and time. All games must be made up by
6. If a game is called for any reason and the home team is winning after 4 ˝ innings have been completed, or the visiting team is winning after 5 complete innings, the game will be considered a complete game (reverts back if game is called while teams are still batting.)
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All games will start promptly at
8. Pixies & Petites have a two-hour time limit from the time the game is scheduled to start. No new inning may begin after the 2 hours have elapsed from the scheduled start time.
9. In the Chic division, there is a 2 ˝ hour time limit from the schedule start time. No new inning may begin after the 2 ˝ hours have elapsed from the scheduled start time.
10. At areas where there are multiple games being played on the same diamond, no new inning of each game can start 15 minutes prior to the start time of the next game.
11. It will be the responsibility of each team to police their areas for all debris after each game including your fan area (please help keep the ballparks clean)
12. It is mandatory that absolutely no coolers or food will be brought into any park with a concession stand. Water coolers for each team will be allowed on their bench. It is up to the managers to let their parents know of this rule and make sure that everyone abides by it.
13. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages will be allowed at any time or place.
14. Home team will furnish one (1) new Khoury approved softball for each game. Visiting team will provide one (1) good Khoury approved softball that is acceptable with the umpire.
15. Both teams will line up and shake hands at the end of the game (including managers and coaches). Any team that fails to show good sportsmanship will be brought before their league commissioner. This rule will be strictly enforced.
16. 10 run rule applies after 4 1/2 innings if home team is in the lead, or if the visiting team is in the lead after 5 innings. The game will be considered completed by this rule.
17. Slide rule is in effect for all games and will be enforced for the safety of all players.
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19. Pixies only, 9 run rule per inning. Petites only, 12 run rule per inning.
20. In the Petite 1 division, stealing is allowed on all bases except for home plate. A player cannot steal home from 3rd base.
21. In the Petite2 and Chic divisions, stealing is allowed on all bases including home plate. (No exception to this rule).
22. Pitching and base distances
Pixie I and II – pitching distance 30; base distance 45
Petite I and II – pitching distance 36; base distance 60
Chic and Sophomore – pitching distance 40; base distance 60
23. Bat regulation – all bats must be stamped ASA certified