2017 League Rules

2017 League Rules

2017 League Rules

CAGSA Board of Directors 2017-2018  Ricky Frederiksen  Tiffani Terrell   Amber Foxworth      Jennifer Blanks      Joe Foxworth   Chris Haesche      Brandi Knighton     Jessica Frederiksen  Shelly Courtney 

Brandi Knighton      Josh Koening    

President     Vice President  Secretary  Treasurer   Field Director  Asst. Field Director  Sponsor Coordinator   Tournament Director    Public Relations    Team Mom Coordinator  Equipment Manager  Concessions 1  Concessions 2   Uniforms & Pictures  Fundraising Coordinator  Webmaster  6 & Under Coordinator    8 &Under Coordinator   10 & Under Coordinator    12 & Under Coordinator   Mixed Div. Coordinator 

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2017 League Rules

Table of Contents 2017 League Rules………………………………………………………………1  CAGSA ............................................................................................................................................ Board Of Directors ......................................................................................................................... Section 2. Required Information .............................................................................................. 6  Section 3. Fees ......................................................................................................................... 6  Section 4. Refund Policy ........................................................................................................... 6  Section 2. Player Additions ....................................................................................................... 7  Section 3. Sister Options .......................................................................................................... 7  Section 4. Refusal to Play for Manager ..................................................................................... 7  Section 6.  Player’s Age Restrictions ......................................................................................... 7  Section 7. Restrictions .............................................................................................................. 8  Section 8. Player Ride Reason/Restriction ................................................................................ 8  Article III Managers and Coaches………………………………………………………………………......8  Section 2. Selection and Approval of Managers and Coaches ................................................... 8  Section 3. Manager’s and Coaches Responsibilities .................................................................. 8  Section 4. Managers Duties ...................................................................................................... 9  Section 5. Disciplinary Actions .................................................................................................. 9  Section 6. Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................... 9  Article IV. Player Selections .................................................................................................... 10  Section 2. Player Drafting Rules .............................................................................................. 10  Section 4. Drafting Procedures ............................................................................................... 11  Article V. Season Playing Schedule ......................................................................................... 13  Section 2. Length of Season .................................................................................................... 13  Section 3. Practice .................................................................................................................. 13  UException: This does not apply to make‐up games .............................................................. 13  Section4. Inter‐League Play .................................................................................................... 13  Section 5. Inter‐Division Play .................................................................................................. 13  Section 6. Scheduling ............................................................................................................. 13  UExceptions ................................................................................................................................... 13  Section7. Rescheduled Games ................................................................................................ 14  Article VI. Game Rules ............................................................................................................ 14  Section 3. Starting Time ......................................................................................................... 14  Section 4. Dugouts ................................................................................................................. 14  Section 5. Pre‐Game Conferences .......................................................................................... 14  Section 6. Time Limits ............................................................................................................ 14  UDivisionU     URegulation Time ................................................................................................... 14 

2017 League Rules Section 7. Run Limitations ...................................................................................................... 15  Section 8. Tie Games .............................................................................................................. 15  Section 9. Scorekeepers/Scoreboard ...................................................................................... 15  Section 10. Batting Line‐up ..................................................................................................... 15  Section11. Late Arrivals .......................................................................................................... 15  Section 12. Minimum Playing Time ........................................................................................ 15  Section 13. Injury ................................................................................................................... 16  Section 14. Failure to Comply ................................................................................................. 16  Article VII Miscellaneous Rules ............................................................................................... 17  Section 2. Prohibitive Activities .............................................................................................. 17  Section 3. Complaints ............................................................................................................. 17  Section 4. Inclement Weather ................................................................................................ 17  Section 5. Protest/Fees .......................................................................................................... 17  Section 6 CAGSA Rule Violation .............................................................................................. 17  Section 7. Division Champion/ End of the Year “Playoff” Tournament ................................... 17  Section 8. Declaring an All‐Star Manager ................................................................................ 18  Article VIII. Coach Pitch Division Playing Rules ....................................................................... 18  Section2. Pitching ................................................................................................................... 19  Section 3. Batter ..................................................................................................................... 20  Section 4. Base Running ......................................................................................................... 20  Section 5. Defensive Alignments ............................................................................................ 21  Section 6. Fielding .................................................................................................................. 21  Section 7. Run Limitations ...................................................................................................... 21  Section 8. Umpires ................................................................................................................. 21  Section 9. Time Limitation ...................................................................................................... 21  Section 10. Coaching Staff ...................................................................................................... 21  Article IX 8 & Under Division Playing Rules ............................................................................. 23  Section 1. Playing Field ................................................................................................................. 23  Section 2. Pitching ......................................................................................................................... 23  Section 3 Batter ............................................................................................................................. 24  Section 4 Base Running ................................................................................................................. 24  Section 5 Defensive Alignments ................................................................................................... 24  Section 6 Run Limitations ............................................................................................................. 25  Section 7 Umpires ......................................................................................................................... 25  Section 8 Time Limitations ............................................................................................................ 25  Section 9 Coaching Staff ............................................................................................................... 25  Section 10 Overthrows ................................................................................................................. 25  Article X 10 & Under Division Playing Rules ............................................................................ 26  Section 1 Playing Field ............................................................................................................ 26  Section 2 Pitching ................................................................................................................... 26  Section 3 Hitting ..................................................................................................................... 26  Section 4 Base Running .......................................................................................................... 26  Section 5 Defensive Alignment ............................................................................................... 26  Section 6 Run Limitations ....................................................................................................... 27 

2017 League Rules Section 7 Umpires .................................................................................................................. 27  Section 8 Time Limitations ..................................................................................................... 27  Article XI 12 & Under Division Playing Rules ........................................................................... 28  Section 1 Playing Field ............................................................................................................ 28  Section 2 Run Limitations ....................................................................................................... 28  Section 3 Time Limitation ....................................................................................................... 28  Section 4 Defensive Alignment ............................................................................................... 28  Section 5 Umpires .................................................................................................................. 28  Article XII Mixed Division Playing Rules .................................................................................. 29  Section 1 Playing Field ............................................................................................................ 29  Section 2 Defensive Alignment ............................................................................................... 29  Section 3 Run Limitations ....................................................................................................... 29  Section 4 Time Limitation ....................................................................................................... 29  Section 5 Umpires .................................................................................................................. 29  Article XIII Amendment to League Rules ................................................................................. 30

2017 League Rules Article I. Registration Procedures Section 1. Application All registrants to the league will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Applications shall not be processed without the registration fee. The executive committee may extend this deadline at their discretion. If a girl fails to meet the registration deadline and the team quota for her respective division is full, her name will be placed on a waiting list in order as to the day and time of registration. The executive committee will determine when the divisions are no longer taking new players. All players must be registered with the league before tryouts for league teams. Section 2. Required Information In order for a girl to be registered, she must furnish the League proof of birth date, and a parent, guardian or managing conservator’s signature as consent for the girl to participate in the League activities. Section 3. Fees The Board of Directors shall determine the amount of registration fees annually. Additional players from the same family shall pay a reduced amount. Registration fees may be waived and financial aid granted. Requests for such aid should be written and shall be considered by the Executive Committee on a case-by-case basis. Any girl who does not register by the end of the last tryout will go into a player pool provided the Executive Committee decides to accept the late registrant. Section 4. Refund Policy Generally, no refunds will be given after a player has registered. Any exceptions must be requested in writing and must be board approved. Should the league be unable to provide a division for any player, a full refund will be given.

2017 League Rules Article II Players Section 1. Roster Size No team shall have more than twelve (12) players unless approved by the Executive Committee. After the limit, player applicants will be put on a waiting list. Executive Committee will determine when the divisions are no longer taking new players. Section 2. Player Additions The last day players can be added to team rosters will be established by the Board. Generally, players shall not be added after the season begins. Section 3. Sister Options Sisters will be placed on the same team if the parents so request during registration. This is known as the ‘Sister Option’. Section 4. Refusal to Play for Manager Each player has one option to refuse to play for a team, a manager, or a coach of CAGSA. Such refusal must be noted on the registration form prior to the draft. Section 5. Safety Rules. All safety rules will be followed and enforced. Batting helmets must be worn at all times by batters, base runners and players in the on-deck circle (including practices and batting cages). Catchers must wear helmets, shin guards and chest protectors at all times, 6U catchers may wear soccer shin guards (Including all practices). All safety rules shall be honored whenever the team is playing. Any manager found guilty of breaking this rule may be suspended from all team activities for the next week. Any player, parent or other manager can report this to the Division Coordinator or and Executive Committee member. Under no circumstances shall a player intentionally throw a bat, ball or batting helmet on the ground or in the dugout. Guilty players will be removed from the game (if the removal of the player constitutes a forfeit, then the team must forfeit the game). The umpire will, at his/her discretion, enforce this rule. Section 6. Player’s Age Restrictions Girls must be no younger than four (4) and no older than eighteen (18) on January 1st of the playing year. Parents must submit written requests on or before tryouts for younger children “playing up” to a higher division to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee must approve all exceptions. No player shall be allowed to “play up” prior to her last year in her respective division. The player desiring to play up must try out in the division she is age eligible and in the division she desires to play up in. Coordinators of both divisions along with the members of the executive committee, if desired, will make the final decision as to which division the player should participate in. P

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Section 7. Restrictions The fact that a player has born a child shall not prohibit her from participating, however, due to safety reasons; a pregnant player may NOT play. All participants of school age must be enrolled in school and/or have graduated.

2017 League Rules Section 8. Player Ride Reason/Restriction Ride reason/restrictions must be approved by the board. This is not a guarantee and if teams have already been formed then any new player that signs up will not be placed on a specific team for ride reasons. They will be placed on a team if possible by a hat pick. Article III Managers and Coaches Section 1. Coaching Staff A. Each CAGSA team will have only one (1) manager and no more than two (2) coaches (three (3) coaches for 6 and under and 8 and under divisions). Should the need arise for any of the three (3) to be temporarily replaced (due to absence or temporary suspension), any league approved manager or coach, not coaching in the same division, can substitute. For draft purposes the manager and the first assistant coach’s kids are the only ones that are protected. B. Managers must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and Assistant Managers/Coaches must be eighteen (18) years of age or older unless approved by the Executive Board. The Board must approve anyone acting as a coach on the playing field during a game. C. Every volunteer who will be on the field with the girls must have a background check. Section 2. Selection and Approval of Managers and Coaches A. During the month of December, prospective Managers and Coaches shall be recruited by the Division Coordinator with the final assignments made following registration. B. Following registration, the Division Coordinator shall present the names of the prospective managers and coaches to the board for approval. C. Managers may choose their Coaches, subject to the approval by the Executive Committee. Section 3. Manager’s and Coaches Responsibilities A. The coaching staff shall place a strong emphasis on the importance of teamwork, unselfish cooperation, and respect for authority, self-confidence and fair competition. Managers and Coaches shall conduct themselves in such a manner that fosters good sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play and respect for authority and positive reinforcement for all players. B. Managers and Assistant Managers/Coaches shall exemplify the highest standard of sportsmanship at all times. No Manager, Assistant Manager/Coach shall use obscene, abusive or humiliating language or curse at ANY game, practice or team outing. Failure to comply will result in action by the Board of Directors. C. Any manager or Assistant Manager/Coach who has consumed any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance before or during any game or practice or other team outing will be immediately suspended pending review of his/her conduct by the current Board of Directors. No tobacco products, alcohol or controlled substance shall be allowed on the field or in the dugouts at any time during practices or games.

2017 League Rules D. Managers shall be responsible for the actions of the Assistant Manager/Coaches and the players on their team. They will also be responsible for the actions of the Parents/Legal Guardians, when in attendance. Parents/Legal Guardians and fans are expected to observe the rules of sportsmanship at ALL times. Heckling of players or derogatory remarks WILL NOT BE PERMITTED by anyone at any time. If such actions are noted, the Umpire will warn the Manager. After the first warning, if the actions continue, the Umpire will have the offending person removed from the ballpark. E. The Manager shall be responsible for all CAGSA equipment issued to them. All Managers must put up a $100.00 deposit and sign an inventory list of all equipment and keys issued to them. With the exception of the All-Star teams, each manager is responsible for returning all CAGSA equipment and keys on or before closing ceremonies in order to receive their deposit back. Each check will be deposited three weeks after closing ceremonies unless arrangements are made with the Equipment Manager. All-Star teams will have two weeks after the last tournament to return equipment before their checks will be deposited. Any Manager that does not return equipment will not be able to coach for CAGSA until equipment and keys are returned. This shall be done with the Equipment Manager. The same rules apply for All Star teams. Section 4. Managers Duties The Manager shall serve as the official spokesman for their team and coordinate all team activities relating to the teams participation in CAGSA (i.e. opening and closing ceremonies, team meetings, team mom, scorekeepers, fund-raisers and practices). The Manager shall be responsible for the conduct of the teams and players while on the field. Managers must also report all offensive line-up changes during the game to the plate umpire and the official scorekeeper before the changes occur. Section 5. Disciplinary Actions A. Any manager, coach or player that is removed from the game by officiating umpire shall serve a one full game suspension. The suspension will be carried out at the next scheduled team game. The manager, coach or player will be required to wear their team uniform and sit in the stands as a spectator of that game. B. Any manager or coach that has been suspended in a previous season shall be considered on a probationary basis only. Individuals with one suspension may lose their eligibility. Individuals with more than one suspension shall lose their eligibility to manage or coach in the league. Any manager or coach receiving two suspensions from the board of directors for misconduct, whether in the same year or different years, will be banned from managing or coaching a team. Section 6. Miscellaneous A manager may not manage in more than one (1) division unless approved by the Executive Committee.

2017 League Rules Article IV. Player Selections Section 1. Tryouts A. Tryouts shall be held after registration B. All registrants shall be evaluated on a grading scale/level of one (1) through five (5). One (1) being the lowest rated and five (5) being the highest. C. During tryouts each girl should demonstrate her ability in running bases, catching, throwing, pitching (10 & under and older) and hitting the ball. D. The Executive Board will appoint someone to grade each player at evaluation. E. Managers and coaches shall attend each tryout session. F. It is recommended that all board members make every attempt to attend each tryout session. G. All girls who register and fail to attend any required tryouts shall be place on a team after the regular draft is completed by a random lottery that will be done by age group. H. Players shall have only one (1) tryout, subsequent tryouts shall not be allowed. Section 2. Player Drafting Rules A. The drafting committee shall conduct the draft. The drafting committee shall consist of the Division Coordinators, Vice President and President. B. The league shall hold a draft annually for placement of their players on teams. This draft must be held in a timely manner at League option, (within fourteen (14) days after the last tryout. C. The following system shall be used for drafting players onto teams. 1. Determine the number of teams and therefore the number of managers needed. 2. Assign managers to age division. 3. Assign a drafting date. 4. Managers and league representatives will rate all players to aid managers during the drafting process. This information will be confidential and returned at the draft meeting. D. Additional teams cannot be added after drafting has commenced. Otherwise, all girls originally in the draft must be redrafted. E. All team managers shall be present at the time of the draft or one of his assistant coaches, if not then the division coordinator shall draft for them. If the division coordinator is not present, any board member may draft for the absent manager. F. The order of selection will be determined by picking from a hat, with the manager drawing a one (1) drafting first, two (2) drafting second and so on. G. Two (2) minutes will be allowed for picks in all rounds. Failure to pick within the allotted time will result in forfeiture of the draft pick in that round. The last available “tryout” player will fill the missed draft pick. H. All Coaches Kids must Try Out or will be first round draft picks. I. No trading of players will be allowed unless approved by the division coordinator and executive committee (only the ones present at the draft) within 10 minutes of the draft. J. There will be pitcher rounds in 10U, 12U and Mixed Division. K. All teams are not required to have the same number of players. L. Players shall never be told the position in which they are drafted.

2017 League Rules M. Players will be notified of their team placement within three (2) days after the completion of the draft. N. Late registration players (after tryouts but before draft) shall be assigned a team within their respective age groups by a hat pick. Each manager’s name in that division and each player’s name that registered late for that division will go into the hat pick. A manager may choose to withdrawal their name from the hat pick. O. If a team disbands or is eliminated after the draft and prior to the first regular season game, the players shall be placed on other teams in that age division by lottery or draw method, or other method approved by the Executive Committee, within their respective age groups. P. Sister options shall be identified prior to the start of the draft; Sisters shall be drafted at the first opportunity according to their rating from the evaluations in regard to their round placement. Section 4. Drafting Procedures The selection order of players shall be determined by lottery drawn in the presence of the managers. This order shall continue in “snake” fashion until all players are chosen. The snake type draft is outlined below: Team 1st round 2nd round 3rd round 4th round 5th round 5th round 7th round 8th round 9th round 10th round 11th round 12th round 13th round U

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Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick Draft Pick

#1 1 12 13 24 25 36 37 48 49 60 61 72 R1**

#2 2 11 14 23 26 35 38 47 50 59 62 71 R2**

#3 3 10 15 22 27 34 39 46 51 58 63 70 R3**

#4 4 9 16 21 28 33 40 45 52 57 64 69 Open*

#5 5 8 17 20 29 32 41 44 53 56 65 68 Open*

#6 6 7 18 19 30 31 42 43 54 55 66 67 Open*

* All known Pitchers. Coach Pitch will be open selection. ** “R” selections represent lottery drawn selections of registered players, who did not tryout. *** Open selections would be filled as additional players register, after the draft. NOTE: The manager’s daughter and the first coach’s daughter are protected and will be drafted at the first opportunity according to their rating from the evaluations in regard to their round placement. If they were not evaluated they must be drafted at first opportunity. The ride rule does not apply in this case. A Division Coordinator may choose to place a manager’s hat pick in a specific draft round. This will protect a manager and their assistant coach that were chosen at the last minute from being required to draft their inexperienced daughter in the first and second rounds.

2017 League Rules Article V. Season Playing Schedule Section 1. Number of Games The League Board must provide a schedule for not less than twelve (12) games per team in a regular season. The games shall be equally distributed as much as possible between the teams. Section 2. Length of Season Regular season play shall commence and conclude on dates determined annually by the League. Section 3. Practice A. Practice session for teams may not begin prior to the date established by the League. B. Practices at CAGSA field shall be schedule according to field availability during the season. No practice on the fields shall continue. C. Each team will be allowed two (2) mandatory team practices per week before the start of games. After games begin, one (1) mandatory practice will be allowed and or three (3) activities per week. Exception: This does not apply to make-up games U

D. Selection of practice times and team name/colors will be in reverse order of draft order. Section4. Inter-League Play Teams of the League shall not play teams of other Leagues as a portion of the season play. (Unless the board approves otherwise) Exception: Opposing Leagues may be asked to participate in exhibition games U

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Section 5. Inter-Division Play An 8 & Under Division team cannot play a 10 & Under Division team, or 10 & Under Division team cannot play a 12 & Under Division team and a 12 & Under Division team cannot play a Mixed Division team as a portion of regular season play. Section 6. Scheduling Generally, 6 and Under Division teams shall play no more than two (2) games per week unless there is an odd number of teams then no more than (3) games per week. The 8-10-12 & Under and Mixed Division teams shall generally play no more than (4) games per week. Exceptions A. Scheduling due to a shortage of available fields B. Re-Scheduled games due to postponements or weather C. Play-off games D. Tournament Games E

Section 8. Tie Games For all divisions; except 12 & Under, and Mixed, if a game is tied at the end of regulation Time, each team shall receive one-half (1/2) Win and one-half (1/2) Loss. For 12 & Under, Mixed, the

2017 League Rules International tie breaker (ITB) 2nd will be used for one inning only. If the game is tied after this, the game will count as a tie. Section 9. Scorekeepers / Scoreboard A. The Home team shall provide one (1) scorekeeper for each game. B. Before each game, the score keepers shall: 1. Obtain the scoreboard equipment from the concession stand. 2. Obtain the designated scorebook for their field from the concession stand. 3. Connect the scoreboard equipment at the designated field. 4. Obtain the starting line-up from the managers of both teams C. During each game, the scorekeepers shall: 1. Keep Score for each team and run the scoreboard. D. At the conclusion of the game, the scorekeepers shall: 1. Write the final score in the scorebook, indicating the winning team. 2. Scorebook must be signed by both coaches. 3. Once signed by both coaches the score becomes official. 4. Return the scorebook equipment and scorebook to the concession stand. Section 10. Batting Line-up The batting line-up will consist of the entire team roster. Section 11. Late Arrivals A player may enter the game up to thirty (30) minutes after scheduled starting time, even if the team has batted the entire line-up. The player will be placed at the bottom of the line-up. Section 12. Minimum Playing Time A. A player may not be benched two (2) Consecutive Innings unless for disciplinary reasons. A manager does not have to play a girl who has not attended at least half (1/2) of the scheduled practices over two (2) consecutive games and /or whose attitude in the opinion of the manager, does not warrant the privilege of playing. MANAGERS MUST ADVISE THE PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN, DIVISON COORDINATOR, AND/OR PRESIDNET BEFORE USING THE ATTITUDE RULE. Excused absences will be counted as being present. B. A player or players, who failed to play their minimum time, must start and play the entire game of defensive innings in the game immediately following the discovery of the minimum play violation. Section 13. Injury In the event a girl is injured, and cannot participate at her time at bat, she will be removed from the batting order and “skipped” each time her turn appears on the roster. No out will be given. If she is injured while batting and has not completed her time at bat, the last girl that made an out will assume her ball and strike count for that time at bat, only. If the girl is on base at the time of injury, a substitute runner will be put in her place. The substitute runner will be the player who made the last out.

2017 League Rules Section 14. Failure to Comply Failure to comply with any of the Batting or Defensive Play Rules as specified for each Division herein shall result in a forfeit of the game.

Article VII Miscellaneous Rules Section 1. Crowds and Sportsmanship There will be no player or crowd interference allowed. If there is any evidence of poor sportsmanship, then the home plate umpire may give one verbal warning to the team’s manager. If there is continued poor sportsmanship, then one out shall be assessed against that team, and the offender shall be removed from the grounds. Failure to leave when instructed will result in a forfeiture of the game. Section 2. Prohibitive Activities Anyone drinking alcoholic beverages, using any kind of tobacco products, vapor products or using abusive language on CAGSA sanctioned activities will be asked to leave. Players, managers and coaches may be subject to additional disciplinary actions. An umpire or board member may enforce this rule. Section 3. Complaints Complaints pertaining to manager and or player relationships will be forwarded to the Division Coordinator in writing. Section 4. Inclement Weather In case of inclement weather, the President will decide the status of game play by 5:00pm if possible on game day. If games are not cancelled, but conditions worsen at game time, the game can be called by the Plate Umpire. To protect the safety of the players, the Executive Committee retains the right to cancel a game at any time. Games will be rescheduled, time permitting. Section 5. Protest/Fees An infraction of any rule that is protested must be brought to the attention of the Umpire at the time of the alleged infraction, and noted in the scorebook. Make a note of the situation (runners, batters, outs, etc.) the manager or acting manager must file the protest in writing to the president within 24 hours after the scheduled time of the game. The protesting manager or acting manager must include a $100.00 protest fee payment along with the written protest. The $100.00 will not be refunded regardless of the outcome. The Protest Committee must act upon the infraction within one (1) week. Section 6 CAGSA Rule Violation Any violation of the General Rules or Playing Rule shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Executive Committee. The violation must be submitted in writing to the Division Coordinator and or any executive Committee member.

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Section 7. Division Champion/ End of the Year “Playoff” Tournament The division champion shall be top seed in playoff tournament. Ties shall be decided by best season statistics. First by head to head competition, second by total run differential in head to head competition, and third by total runs allowed in league play. Playoff tournament shall be a single game elimination and shall include every team. If an odd number of teams than the top seed receives a first round bye and the second seed plays the bottom seed, i.e. #1 bye and #2 plays #5, and #3 plays #4. If an even number of teams the top seed plays the bottom seed, i.e. #1 plays #4 and # 2 plays #3 with the top seed in each game as home. Section 8. Declaring an All-Star Manager A. The All-Star Manger will be determined by best qualifications in the judgment of the CAGSA Board of Directors. All-Star Manager must have Certification based upon League affiliation. B. All-Star Managers have the option to select his or her own Assistant Manager/Coaches. C. All All-Star Managers and Assistant Managers/Coaches must be Board approved. Section 9. All-Star Teams A. Each division will have one team that represent that age division on behalf of CAGSA at softball tournaments held throughout the summer. This team will be the CAGSA All-Star team. B. All-star teams which can consist of up to 12 players for each division will be picked by a tryout process. Any player that participated in the Spring season may tryout for the Allstar team. Ten (10) players will be selected by receiving the highest score during tryouts and consideration from their season head coach. Two (2) players may be chosen by the All-star head coach from the players that tried out only, to give the coach 12 players. The all star coach may choose to only pick 1 player or 0 and have his or her team consist of 10 or 11 players instead of 12. C. After the All-star team has been formed, a list of alternate players will come from only the players that tried out for the All-star team. The All-Star manager will choose from this list. D. A minimum participation in 3 tournaments will be required of each All Star Team.

2017 League Rules Article VIII. 6U Playing Rules Section 1. Playing Field A. The distance between pitcher’s rubber and home plate shall be thirty-five (35) feet. The distance between the bases shall be sixty (60) feet. The pitcher’s circle shall be an eight (8) foot radius with the pitchers rubber in the center. B. An arc extending from the first base foul liner to the third base line, 4 feet from the point of home plate shall be chalked. C. Chalking requirements shall consist of the foul lines, pitcher’s circle, coach’s box, on deck circle, batter’s box and halfway marks between first and second base, between second and third base and between third base and home plate. D. Managers shall encourage their players to throw the ball to the bases, as opposed to excessively running or rolling the ball to the bases. If in the umpire’s judgment, the player rolls the ball to get the runner out the runner shall be awarded the next base safely. E. 1st base side after player has passed ½ way line she will be safe if tagged by anyone besides the 1st baseman unless it is a normal softball play in the umpires judgment. T

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Section2. Pitching A. The manager of the team at bat will select a member of his/her coaching staff or themselves to pitch to his/her batters. A team cannot change the selected coach pitcher until the inning is over. Exception: If the coach is unable to pitch the Substitute pitcher must be over the age of 18 and approved by the board of directors. B. The coach pitcher may pitch anywhere within the 16-foot circle as long as one of his/her feet is on or in front of the pitching rubber. C. The coach pitcher must always keep at least one foot within the 16 foot pitching circle when the ball is released. PENALTY: Dead ball; add 1 pitch to the count. D. The coach pitcher is allowed to coach or talk to the batter, but must not leave the circle before the pitch. VIOLATION: Removal of coach pitcher. E. The defensive player/pitcher must stand in the back of the pitching circle. The coach pitcher will try to avoid interfering with the play after the ball has been hit, by moving to foul territory away from the play. If in the judgment of the umpire, the coach pitcher Intentionally interferes with the play: 1. The ball is declared dead 2. The batting team is given an out. F. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the coach pitcher unintentionally interferes: 1. The ball is declared dead. 2. The batter is awarded another pitch. 3. No out will be charged. G. The defensive player/pitcher must stand in the back half of the pitching circle. She may not move from the back half of the pitching circle until the ball has been hit. With the exception of the catcher, no defensive player may be closer than 20 feet from the batter until the ball has been hit. The four outfielders will remain behind the baselines until the ball has been hit. Violation of this rule will allow the offensive coach to take the resulting play or advance the batter to first base. Hit ball means fair or foul. U

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2017 League Rules H. A play will be considered dead once the defensive pitcher has control of the ball within the pitching circle or the defense has stopped the lead runner from advancing, unless making a play. Should the ball be hit directly back to the defensive pitcher on the ground, and the pitcher chooses to hold the ball in the circle rather than make a play, all runners will be allowed to advance one base, or position at the time the ball goes dead. I. The defensive pitcher will give the ball to the coach pitcher at the end of each play. Section 3. Batter A. There will be a ball/strike count kept. A batter will have three (3) pitches to hit a fair ball. Should the batter fail to hit a fair ball at the end of three (3) pitches, the tee will be brought out and the batter will be given two (2) swings. This is for the first 3 games of the season. After the first 3 games there will be no tee used except for 4 year olds. A batter will then be called out if she misses the ball on the second swing. An extra swing will be allowed if the second swing from the tee is foul. B. If the ball is hit inside the six (4) foot arc off the tee, it shall be ruled as a foul ball. Any ball hit off coach pitch that is in fair territory will be live. C. A RIF 5 ball shall be used. D. Batters may not throw the bat. The umpire shall give one (1) warning and on the next occurrence, the batter is out. Section 4. Base Running A. Play shall be stopped when the ball is returned to the pitcher in the pitcher’s circle or the defense has stopped the lead runner from advancing. All base runners that have advanced at least halfway to the next base shall be entitled to advance to that base. Once the ball has been returned to the pitcher in the pitchers circle, the defensive team may make no further play. It is the umpire’s judgment as to whether the pitcher is returning to the pitchers circle to stop play, or merely passing through the circle while making a play. B. Once the batter hits a fair ball and until the ball is returned to the pitcher inside the pitcher’s circle, normal softball rules shall apply. C. If a batted ball is hit directly to the pitcher in the pitcher’s circle it may be relayed for additional outs, if in the judgment of the umpire, the pitcher does not hold the ball to stop play. D. There’s no stealing or lead-offs. If a runner fails to maintain foot contact with the base while the pitcher has the ball, a dead ball will be called, and the umpire will issue a warning to the offense coach for the first offense. On the second offense if the runner fails to maintain contact with the base, the runner will be called out. Only one warning will be issued per team per game. E. The batting line up will consist of the complete team roster. If a player arrives late (up to 30 min) she will be placed at the end of the line-up. F. The infield fly rule does not apply. Section 5. Defensive Alignments A. Up to 10 players will be allowed on the playing field on defense. There will be a maximum of six (6) infielders. B. All Players shall play the infield a minimum of one (1) inning (except for disciplinary reasons, see Article VI, Section 12) per game. If a player does not play in the infield in a

2017 League Rules game, she must start in the next game and play the infield the entire game. In addition to rule 5B, 1st baseman, and pitcher must be changed out every inning. A player CAN NOT play pitcher and first more than two innings consecutively. C. Each team must have a minimum of five (5) players to begin a game. If, at ten (10) minutes after the game time either team cannot field five (5) players, it shall be a forfeit. If neither team can field five (5) players, it shall be a double forfeit. D. A team may borrow a maximum of two (2) players from a list that the Division Coordinator will put together after draft night and will pass out to each manager. (i.e. if a team has Five (5) regular roster members present they may only borrow one (1) player from the list). This list will exclude the first three rounds of the draft and will have names of all eligible players. Parental consent must be obtained from one of the pick-up player’s parents. These pick up players must play outfield and bat last. Section 6. Fielding A. Managers shall encourage their players to throw the ball to the bases, as opposed to excessively running or rolling the ball to the bases. T

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Section 7. Run Limitations A team may score no more than five (5) runs per inning. The fifth (5) run constitutes the end of the teams turn at bat. Section 8. Umpires The League will make every effort to furnish at least one (1) certified umpire for each game. Section 9. Time Limitation No new inning may be started after the expiration of time, which shall be 60 minutes. In the event of a tie, each team will be awarded ½ win and ½ loss. Section 10. Coaching Staff A. There shall be no more than one (1) defensive coach per team on the field at any one time. This coach must be positioned behind all defensive players. At the discretion of the Team Manager and in lieu of one (1) defensive coach on the field, two (2) defensive coaches per team may be placed near the outfield and outside the foul lines. Under no circumstances may the coach(s) venture into the infield during live play. Interference from any coach will result in an out. Section 11. Overthrows. Base runners shall be allowed to advance at their own risk, one (1) base only per each overthrown ball at first base. The base that the runner is allowed to advance to is the base that she would be going to at the time of the throw. For example if the runner has not reached first base before the defensive player has thrown the ball then the runner will only get first base. An overthrown ball is a ball that is thrown past first base and hits the fence. If it does not hit the fence the runners may continue to run it is not considered an over throw unless it hits the fence. If the ball touches the first baseman at all and then hits the fence it is not considered an overthrow and runners may advance at their own risk.

2017 League Rules Article IX 8 & Under Division Playing Rules Section 1. Playing Field A. The distance between pitcher’s rubber and home plate shall be thirty-five (35) feet. The distance between the bases shall be Sixty (60) feet. The pitcher’s circle shall be an eight (8) foot radius with the pitcher’s rubber in the center. B. Chalking requirements shall consist of the foul lines, pitcher’s circle, coach’s box, on deck circle, batter’s box and halfway marks between first and second base, between second and third base and between third base and home plate. C. Managers shall encourage their players to throw the ball to the bases, as opposed to excessively running or rolling the ball to the bases. T

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Section 2. Pitching A. The manager of the team at bat will select a member of his/her coaching staff or themselves to pitch to his/her batter. A team cannot change the selected coach pitcher until the inning is over. B. The coach pitcher may pitch anywhere within the 16-foot circle as long as one foot is within the 16-foot circle and as long as the coach pitcher is on or in front of the pitching rubber. C. The coach pitcher must keep one foot within the 16-foot pitching circle until the ball is released. PENALTY: dead ball; add 1 pitch to the count. D. The coach pitcher is allowed to coach or talk to the batter, but must not leave the circle before the pitch. VIOLATION: Removal of coach pitcher. E. The defensive player/pitcher must stand in the back half of the pitching circle. The coach pitcher will try to avoid interfering with the play after the ball has been hit, by moving to foul territory away from the play. If in the judgment of the umpire, the coach pitcher intentionally interferes with the play: 1. The ball is declared dead. 2. The batting team is given an out. F. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the coach pitch unintentionally interferes: 1. The ball is declared dead. 2. The batter is awarded another pitch. 3. No out will be charged. G. The defensive player/pitcher must stand in the back half of the pitching circle until the ball has been hit. Hit ball means fair or foul. H. A play will be considered dead once the defensive pitcher has control of the ball within the pitching circle or the defense has stopped the lead runner from advancing, unless making a play. Should the ball be hit directly back to the defensive pitcher on the ground, and the pitcher chooses to hold the ball in the circle rather than make a play, all runners will be allowed to advance one base, or position at the time the ball goes dead. I. The defensive pitcher will give the ball to the coach pitcher at the end of each play. U

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Section 4 Base Running A. Play shall be stopped when the ball is returned to the pitcher in the pitcher’s circle. (All base runners that have advanced at least halfway to the next base shall be entitled to advance to that base) or the defense has stopped the lead runner from advancing (if any runners are still advancing behind the lead runner they will be allowed to go to the next base). Once the ball has been returned to the pitcher in the pitcher’s circle, the defensive team may make no further play. It is the umpire’s judgment as to whether the pitcher is returning to the pitchers circle to stop play, or merely passing through the circle while making a play. B. Once the batter hits a fair ball and until the ball is returned to the pitcher inside the pitcher’s circle, normal softball rules apply. C. If a batted ball is hit directly to the pitcher in the pitcher’s circle it may be relayed for additional outs, if in the judgment of the umpire, the pitcher does not hold the ball to stop play. D. There’s no stealing or lead-offs. If a runner fails to maintain foot contact with the base while the pitcher has the ball, a dead ball will be called, and the umpire will issue a warning to the offense coach for the first offense. On the second offense if the runner fails to maintain contact with the base, the runner will be called out. Only one warning will be issued per team per game. E. The batting line up will consist of the complete team roster. If a player arrives late (up to 30 min) she will be placed at the end of the line-up. Section 5 Defensive Alignments A. There will be a maximum of ten (10) defensive players of which will consist of six (6) infielders positioned no closer than 30 feet to home plate before the pitch. All other players must play behind the baselines until a ball is hit. B. All players shall play the infield (including catcher) a minimum of 1 inning (except for disciplinary reasons, see Article VI, Section 12) per game. If a player does not play in the infield in a game, she must start in the next game and play infield a minimum of two (2) innings. Exception: Pick up players shall play outfield and bat last. C. Each team must have a minimum of eight (8) players to begin a game. If, at ten (10) minutes after game time either team cannot field eight (8) players, it shall be a forfeit. If neither team can field eight (8) players, it shall be a double forfeit. There will be no out for the ninth player. D. No player shall be able to play more than 2 consecutive innings at either position of first or pitcher during a game. Up to the opposing team to watch and report to the umpire for the umpire to fix it on the spot. There will be no protesting after the game for this ruling.

2017 League Rules E. Pick up players can come from the same Division and will come from a list that the Division Coordinator will put together after draft night and will pass out to each manager. This list will exclude the first three rounds of the draft and will have names of all eligible players. A team may also pick up from one (1) to four (4) players from coach pitch division to field a maximum of ten (10) players for a game. (i.e. a team may only pick up three (3) if seven (7) regular roster players are present). Parental consent must be obtained from one of the pick-up player’s parents. These pick up players must play outfield and bat last. Section 6 Run Limitations A. No more than five (5) runs per inning will be scored by any team during the entire game. The fifth (5) run constitutes the end of the teams turn at bat. Section 7 Umpires A. The league will make every effort to furnish at least one (1) certified umpire for each game. Section 8 Time Limitations A. No new inning may be started after the expiration of time, which shall be sixty minute (60) minutes or seven (7) innings, whichever comes first. In the event of a tie, each team will be awarded ½ win and ½ loss. Section 9 Coaching Staff A. There shall be no more than one (1) defensive coach per team on the field at any one time. This coach must be positioned behind all defensive players. At the discretion of the team manager and in lieu of one (1) defensive coach on the field, two (2) defensive coaches per team may be placed near the outfield and outside the fouls lines. Under no circumstance may the coach(s) venture into the infield during live play. Interference from any coach will result in an out. Section 10 Overthrows A. Base runners shall be allowed to advance at their own risk on all over thrown balls.

2017 League Rules Article X 10 & Under Division Playing Rules Section 1 Playing Field A. The distance between the pitcher’s rubber and home plate shall be thirty-five (35) feet. B. The distance between bases shall be sixty (60) feet. Section 2 Pitching A. An illegal pitch, when called by the umpire, will be a ball. No other penalty will be enforced. B. Walks will only be allowed on the first two walks, (4) called balls pitched to batter, in each inning. After that no walks will be allowed in the inning. After four (4) balls on the batter, the offensive coach/designee shall pitch. The player will get a maximum of two (2) pitches, depending on the strike count. (i.e. if the batter is pitched four (4) balls and has zero (0) strikes, the coach/designee pitcher will pitch two (2) balls, excluding foul balls. C. The coach pitcher may pitch anywhere within the pitching circle as long as one of his/her feet are in the pitching circle. D. If the batted ball strikes the coach/designated pitcher, the umpire will determine whether the interference was intentional or not and award an out or first base to the batting team. Section 3 Hitting A. The dropped third (3rd) strike rule does apply. B. If the batter is hit by the defensive pitcher, a walk shall be awarded. C. Bunting/Slapping are not allowed when the coach/designated pitcher is in the game. P

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Section 4 Base Running A. Stealing is allowed. Runners may only steal one base at a time, if she tries to steal a second base consecutively she can be put out between bases. If she reaches the next base safely she will be returned to the previous base. Under no condition is a runner permitted to steal a base when the designated adult pitcher is on the field. Base runners cannot leave the base until the ball leaves the pitchers hand. B. Base runners may not steal home. Section 5 Defensive Alignment A. There shall be a maximum of ten (10) defensive players on the field. The tenth (10th) player is the rover and shall position herself in the outfield and remain there until the pitcher releases the ball to the batter. All outfielders and rovers must start in the grass area until the ball is hit. B. Each team must have a minimum of eight (8) players to begin a game. If, at ten (10) minutes after game time either team cannot field eight (8) players, it shall be a forfeit. If neither team can field eight (8) players, it shall be a double forfeit. There will be no out for the ninth (9th) player. P

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C. Pick up players can come from the same Division and will come from a list that the Division Coordinator will put together after draft night and will pass out to each manager. This list will exclude the first three rounds of the draft and will have names of all eligible players. A team may also pick up from one (1) to four (4) players from the 8U division to field a maximum of ten (10) players for a game. (i.e. a team may only pick up three (3) if seven (7) regular roster players are present). Parental consent must be obtained from one of the pick-up player’s parents. These pick up players must play outfield and bat last. Section 6 Run Limitations A. No more than five (5) runs per inning may be scored by any team. Section 7 Umpires A. The league will make every effort to furnish two (2) certified umpires for each game. The league at a minimum will provide one (1) certified umpire for each game. Section 8 Time Limitations A. No new inning may be started after the expiration of time, which shall be seventy (70) minutes or seven (7) innings, whichever comes first. In the event of a tie, each team will awarded ½ win and ½ loss.

2017 League Rules Article XI 12 & Under Division Playing Rules Section 1 Playing Field A. The distance between the pitcher’s rubber and home plate shall be forty (40) feet. The distance between the bases shall be sixty (60) feet. Section 2 Run Limitations A. No more than five (5) runs per inning may be scored by any team. Section 3 Time Limitation A. No new inning may be started after the expiration of time, which shall be seventy (70) minutes or seven (7) innings, whichever comes first. In the event of a tie, each team is awarded ½ win and ½ loss. Section 4 Defensive Alignment A. There shall be a maximum of ten (10) defensive players on the field. The tenth (10th) player is the rover and shall position herself in the outfield and remain there until the pitcher releases the ball to the batter. All outfielders and rovers must start in the grass area until the ball is hit. B. Each team must have a minimum of eight (8) players to begin a game. If, at ten (10) minutes after game time either team cannot field eight (8) players, it shall be a forfeit. If neither team can field eight (8) players, it shall be a double forfeit. There will be no out for the ninth (9th) player. C. Pick up players can come from the same Division and will come from a list that the Division Coordinator will put together after draft night and will pass out to each manager. This list will exclude the first three rounds of the draft and will have names and phone numbers of all eligible players. A team may also pick up from one (1) to four (4) players from the 10U division to field a maximum of ten (10) players for a game. (i.e. a team may only pick up three (3) if seven (7) regular roster players are present). Parental consent must be obtained from one of the pick-up player’s parents. These pick up players must play outfield and bat last. P

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2017 League Rules Article XII Mixed Division Playing Rules Section 1 Playing Field A. The distance between the pitcher’s rubber and home plate shall be forty three (43) feet. The distance between the bases shall be sixty (60) feet. Section 2 Defensive Alignment A. There shall be a maximum of ten (10) defensive players on the field. The tenth (10th) player is the rover and shall position herself in the outfield and remain there until the pitcher releases the ball to the batter. All outfielders and rovers must start in the grass area until the ball is hit. B. Each team must have a minimum of eight (8) players to begin a game. If, at ten (10) minutes after game time either team cannot field eight (8) players, it shall be a forfeit. If neither team can field eight (8) players, it shall be a double forfeit. There will be no out for the ninth (9th) player. C. Pick up players can come from the same Division and will come from a list that the Division Coordinator will put together after draft night and will pass out to each manager. This list will exclude the first three rounds of the draft and will have names and phone numbers of all eligible players. A team may also pick up from one (1) to four (4) players from the 12U division to field a maximum of ten (10) players for a game. (i.e. a team may only pick up three (3) if seven (7) regular roster players are present). Parental consent must be obtained from one of the pick-up player’s parents. These pick-up players must play outfield and bat last. P

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Section 3 Run Limitations A. No more than five (5) runs per inning may be scored by any team. Section 4 Time Limitation A. No new inning may be started after the expiration of time, which shall be seventy (70) minutes or seven (7) innings, whichever comes first. In the event of a tie, each team is awarded ½ win and ½ loss. Section 5 Umpires A. The league will make every effort to furnish two (2) certified umpires for each game. The league at a minimum will provide one (1) certified umpire for each game. FOR ALL DIVISONS: YOU CAN NOT PICK UP A HAT PICK FOR YOUR TEAM IF YOU ARE SHORT PLAYERS IF YOU DO PICK UP A GIRL TO PLAY ON YOUR TEAM SHE WILL START AND PLAY THE ENTIRE GAME EVEN IF THE REST OF YOUR TEAM SHOWS UP AND YOU DO NOT NEED HER ANYMORE, SHE STILL GETS TO PLAY THE ENTIRE GAME AND YOU WILL HAVE TO ROTATE YOUR NORMAL KIDS IN AND OUT. SO DO NOT PICK ANYONE UP UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTLEY NEED TOO.

2017 League Rules Article XIII Amendment to League Rules The league shall be governed by the league rules, which shall be reviewed and revised at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors present at a regularly scheduled meeting. A two-thirds (2/3rds) vote shall be required to alter or amend these league rules.

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