Oxford Park Commission Youth Softball
Oxford Park Commission Youth Softball LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS GIRLS 11-12 Y.O. SOFTBALL
Oxford Park Commission Youth Softball LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS Girls 11‐12 y.o. SOFTBALL 1. All games shall be governed by A.S.A. Softball with the exception of OPC league rules. The ball used is an A.S.A. 12” .47 cor 375 comp. Base distance is 60 feet. Pitching distance is 40 feet. 2. All games will begin at the scheduled or announced time. a. Any team failing to field at least Seven (7) uniformed players after 10 minutes of the scheduled time shall forfeit the game. b. Line‐ups must be turned in to the scorekeeper Ten (10) minutes before game time. 3. A regulation game will consist of Seven (7) innings or Seventy-Five (75) minutes whichever comes first. a. Games will end tied after 7 innings or 75 minutes until the school year is finished. Once the school year is finished the teams may play one (1) extra tiebreaker inning. If the game is still tied after one tie-break inning, the game will end in a tie. b. The tie-breaker rule: The last batter who was recorded out in the previous inning will begin the tie-break at second base with no outs. c. Games called due to rain or other causes will be official if Four (4) innings (3½ if the home team is ahead) have been played. 4. All players present will be listed in the line-up to bat. This is to ensure that all players have an opportunity to see some time at the plate. Nine (9) players play defense at a time. Free defensive substitutions can be made throughout the game. 5. A team’s half inning is over after Three (3) outs or Six (6) runs are scored. On a continuous play, play is stopped after the 6th run scores. 6. Batting helmets with facemasks must be worn by all offensive players involved in the game (on deck, at bat, or on base). 7. No infield practice will be taken before games. 8. All equipment must remain inside the dugouts. 9. A warning will be given for the first illegal pitch by each pitcher. Any subsequent illegal pitch by that pitcher will be called and enforced according to the rules. 10. All players must play 50% of the game and “start” in half of the team’s games. If a player has not entered the game on defense by the 3rd inning (or after 35 minutes), she must go in the game. 11. No jewelry is allowed.
Oxford Park Commission Youth Softball LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS GIRLS 11-12 Y.O. SOFTBALL
12. Only team coaches (maximum of 3) and players will be allowed in the dugout. 13. Stealing is allowed. Players may advance on the release of the pitch. Practices 1. Teams will be allowed a maximum of Two (2) practices per week. 2. Practices are for 1-2 hours. 3. Practices on FNC Park fields must be registered through the online scheduler on the FNC Park website (www.fncpark.com). Coaches will receive a confirmation email clarifying field time and location. Coaches may only reserve a practice via the website. If special assistance is needed Jared Barkley or FNC director of Operations may assist with scheduling a practice. 4. The pitching machine will be available for practice. You are responsible for returning it and all related equipment (balls, extension cords, etc.) to the storage room. Rain‐Out Information 1. Visit www.oxfordparkcommission.com 2. Game cancellations will be posted as soon as they are made, but may be made as late as 4:15 pm. 3. All games will be re‐scheduled; however, they may not be rescheduled on a day you would normally play.
Oxford Park Commission Youth Softball LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS Girls 11‐12 y.o. SOFTBALL 1. All games shall be governed by A.S.A. Softball with the exception of OPC league rules. The ball used is an A.S.A. 12” .47 cor 375 comp. Base distance is 60 feet. Pitching distance is 40 feet. 2. All games will begin at the scheduled or announced time. a. Any team failing to field at least Seven (7) uniformed players after 10 minutes of the scheduled time shall forfeit the game. b. Line‐ups must be turned in to the scorekeeper Ten (10) minutes before game time. 3. A regulation game will consist of Seven (7) innings or Seventy-Five (75) minutes whichever comes first. a. Games will end tied after 7 innings or 75 minutes until the school year is finished. Once the school year is finished the teams may play one (1) extra tiebreaker inning. If the game is still tied after one tie-break inning, the game will end in a tie. b. The tie-breaker rule: The last batter who was recorded out in the previous inning will begin the tie-break at second base with no outs. c. Games called due to rain or other causes will be official if Four (4) innings (3½ if the home team is ahead) have been played. 4. All players present will be listed in the line-up to bat. This is to ensure that all players have an opportunity to see some time at the plate. Nine (9) players play defense at a time. Free defensive substitutions can be made throughout the game. 5. A team’s half inning is over after Three (3) outs or Six (6) runs are scored. On a continuous play, play is stopped after the 6th run scores. 6. Batting helmets with facemasks must be worn by all offensive players involved in the game (on deck, at bat, or on base). 7. No infield practice will be taken before games. 8. All equipment must remain inside the dugouts. 9. A warning will be given for the first illegal pitch by each pitcher. Any subsequent illegal pitch by that pitcher will be called and enforced according to the rules. 10. All players must play 50% of the game and “start” in half of the team’s games. If a player has not entered the game on defense by the 3rd inning (or after 35 minutes), she must go in the game. 11. No jewelry is allowed.
Oxford Park Commission Youth Softball LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS GIRLS 11-12 Y.O. SOFTBALL
12. Only team coaches (maximum of 3) and players will be allowed in the dugout. 13. Stealing is allowed. Players may advance on the release of the pitch. Practices 1. Teams will be allowed a maximum of Two (2) practices per week. 2. Practices are for 1-2 hours. 3. Practices on FNC Park fields must be registered through the online scheduler on the FNC Park website (www.fncpark.com). Coaches will receive a confirmation email clarifying field time and location. Coaches may only reserve a practice via the website. If special assistance is needed Jared Barkley or FNC director of Operations may assist with scheduling a practice. 4. The pitching machine will be available for practice. You are responsible for returning it and all related equipment (balls, extension cords, etc.) to the storage room. Rain‐Out Information 1. Visit www.oxfordparkcommission.com 2. Game cancellations will be posted as soon as they are made, but may be made as late as 4:15 pm. 3. All games will be re‐scheduled; however, they may not be rescheduled on a day you would normally play.
