SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT RULES
TEAM ROSTER
MIN 13 PLAYERS & MAX 18 PLAYERS PER TEAM
MINIMUM 3 FEMALE PLAYERS ON THE GAME ROSTER. 3 FEMALES MUST BAT IN THE LINEUP WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO FEMALES ON THE FIELD
EQUIPMENT
BALLS: ASA / USA CERTIFIED - OFFICIAL CLINCHER SLOW PITCH BALLS. N0. 12
BATS: ASA / USA CERTIFIED - TEAMS ARE ALLOWED 5 BATS TO USE DURING EACH GAME AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO BOTH TEAMS AND UMPIRE
PLAYERS CAN NOT WEAR METAL CLEATS
UNIFORMS MUST BE WORN ON THE PLAYING FIELD. PLAYERS WITHOUT A SHIRT WILL HAVE TO PAY A FINE OF $10.
CATCHERS MUST WEAR MASKS
GAME RULES
2 GAME ELIMINATION. (2 DAY TOURNAMENT IN CASE DELAYS)
TEAMS WILL RANKED BY PICKING TEAM RANDOMLY.
EACH TEAM MUST FIELD A MAXIMUM OF 10 PLAYERS.
TEAMS CAN HAVE A DH. (DESIGNATED HITTER) AND EH (EXTRA HITTER)
EACH GAME WILL HAVE A TIME LIMIT OF 60 MINUTES.
MERCY RULE: MERCY RULE GOES INTO EFFECT IN THE 4TH INNING OF A 6 INNING GAME.
GROUND RULES: UMPIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE TO GO OVER THE GROUND RULES WITH THE CAPTAINS
IF A MALE BATTER IS WALKED AND A FEMALE BATTER NEXT AT BAT, SHE HAS THE OPTION TO TAKE A BASE OR BAT.
BATTING ORDER MUST BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN BOTH CAPTAINS PRIOR TO START OF GAME
ALL BATTERS START WITH A 1 BALL - 1 STRIKE COUNT
COURTESY RUNNERS WILL BE THE LAST RECORDED OUT MADE BY A PLAYER OF THE SAME SEX
BASE RUNNERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAD. NO STEALING
INFIELD FLY RULE IS IN EFFECT
PLAYERS MUST SLIDE INTO THE BASE AND NOT THE PLAYER
PLAYER CONDUCT
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER EACH GAME WHILE AT ANY FIELD LOCATION. TEAM CAPTAINS ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR TEAMS ACTION ON THE FIELD. ONLY CAPTAINS ARE ALLOWED TO SPEAK TO UMPIRES REGARDING A CALL OR ANY OTHER INQUIRIES.
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FIGHTING,THREATS AND CONTINIOUS FOUL LANGUAGE MAY RESULT IN LEAGUE SUSPENSION. ANY PLAYER INVOLVED IN ANY ALTERCATION WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GAME. BOTH PLAYERS INVOLVED IN THE ALTERCATION WILL BE EJECTED.
NO DRINKING ALCOHOL WHILE THE GAME IS IN PROGRESS. NO SMOKING ON THE FIELDS OR IN THE DUGOUTS.
ALL PLAYERS MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES. CAPTAINS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR TEAM.
Disclaimer: ALL PLAYERS MUST AGRREE ON THEIR ONLINE PROFILE PAGE “THE RSC HARMLESS AGREEMENT” WAIVER RSC PROVIDES BEFORE STEPPING ON TO THE FIELD. WE DO NOT PROVIDE PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE. WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION TO GET PERSONAL INSURANCE www.sadlersports.com. PLAY ON YOUR OWN RISK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PERSONAL HEALTH INSURANCE.CAPTAINS AND PLAYERS THAT IGNORE TO REGISTER AND SIGN A WAIVER WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES TO HIM/HERSELF AND/OR PLAYERS ON HIS OR HER TEAM!
Injury: Any player who is bleeding or has an open wound is prohibited from participating further in the game until appropriate treatment has been administered. Player must sit out if feeling nauseating or concussions like symptoms.
Safety: All RSC players must read and understand game rules so we can prevent injuries. Leagues uses Clinchers (Softer Softballs) and/or SB12 (Harder Softballs) in regulation games. Pitcher must be aware to protect him or herself at all times. Protective head or face gear is allowed but not mandatory for pitchers. ILLEGAL BATS ARE NOT ALLOWED! ANY BATTER USING AN ILLEGAL BAT WILL BE RESPOSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY CAUSED ON THE FIELD! Bat list is posted on our website.
SOFTBALL UMPIRES
ALL UMPIRE ARE REGISTERED OFFICIALS
EACH UMPIRE IS REQUIRED TO KNOW ALL RSC HOUSE RULES AND GAME RULES
ALL UMPIRES MUST ACT PROFESSIONAL AT ALL TIMES
UMPIRE FEE MUST BE PAID DURING THE INTERMISSION
RAIN OUTS
RAIN OUTS WILL BE ISSUED THE NIGHT BEFORE A GAME IF THE WEATHER IS SEVERE OR 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START OF GAME. GAMES WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE