2023 Rules

1) Bases are 60 feet apart.
2) Games will last 90 minutes, no new innings after 75 minutes from the start of the game.
3) Batters, players on deck and base runners must wear a helmet AT ALL TIMES.
4) The batting order will include all players present and must bat entire roster during the game.
5) Each batter will receive a maximum of 5 pitches. Three strikes (batter must have swung the bat) and the batter is out. After five pitches the batter is out (good or bad pitches) Batter will not be called out on fifth pitch if player fouls off the pitch.
6) Coaches will overhand throw to their own team.
7) Kid Pitch will be implemented at the half way point of the season. Pitching distance for kid pitch will between 35-40 feet. Kids will throw a maximum of 5 pitches per at bat. If batter is still alive after 5 pitches, coach pitch will be used to finish the at bat.
8) 5 run rule per inning, unless 3 outs occur. Not every batter will bat every inning.
9) No leading off or stealing bases.
10) No advance on overthrows, except overthrows to 1st base, the runner is allowed one additional base.
11) Balls hit to the outfield, base runners can advance until the ball reaches the infield.
12) Bats thrown by a batter will be an out. No warnings will be given. Any bat that travels farther than 10 feet or is thrown out of anger will be considered a thrown bat.
13) Up to 2 (defensive) coaches can be on the field (behind the infield) for instructional purposes. Batting team coach will coach from dugout during kid pitch and field if pitching.
14) Up to 10 kids on the field for defense. Max of 4 outfielders, must stand at or behind the outfield grass line. Outfielders cannot come in and cover a base.
15) Protective cups for boys are required.
16) Keep track of score. Home team submit scores at the of each game.
*Have your lineup made before you arrive.
*Be ready to start and take the field at your starting time.
*Have your players warmed up before game time.