PLAYING RULES
CONSTITUTION AND
BY-LAWS
of the
Amended March
2005
Table of Contents
I.
Complex Ground Rules pp. 1-23
(Rules
G1-G152)
II. Baseball & Softball Rules
A. General Rules pp. 3-103-98
(Rules A1-A267)
(Rules B1-B46)
III. Rules for
Rookie Ball Divisions pp. 1312-15134
(Rules R1-R132)
IV. Rules for Tee
Ball Divisions pp. 1645-18167
(Rules T1-T16)
V. Constitution & By-Laws
A. Table of Contents p. 192187
B. Constitution pp.
18 1320-25319-2930
I.
Complex Ground Rules
The “Live Ball” area or “Play Area” is defined as the area enclosed by an imaginary line from the edge of the backstop to the fence and then parallel with the outfield foul line.
A runner may advance as many bases as he can on an overthrown ball as long as the ball remains in the “Play Area”. A runner may advance one base plus the base he is going to when a thrown ball goes out of the “Play Area” and the ball is dead.
Exception: in a pick-off play by the pitcher (from the stretch) one base will be awarded. Special rules apply to T-Ball and Rookie Ball.
If a pitched ball delivered by the pitcher goes through or under the backstop or is caught in the backstop, the runner(s) shall be awarded one base.
All players will stay on or behind the benches when not in the field:
1.) Exceptexcept
player at bat and one on-deck batter.
2.) Only one coach per coaches box.
No managers, coaches, players or fans are allowed directly behind the backstop during the progress of games if bothering pitcher, catcher, or umpire. Umpire’s judgement.
Ball hit into farm area (in the air) or into the water treatment plant area is an automatic homerun. Balls that bounce or roll into these areas are ground rule triples.
Softball – in the Chic Division
on Field 3, any ball hit into or bounces into the water treatment plant is a
ground rule double.
Ball hitting the wire located in the outfield on Fthe
Midget 1 Diamondield 7
will be a ground rule double.
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For early games, the home team
will have the field for warm-up 30 minutes prior to start of
the game. Visitors will have the field 15
minutes prior to the game. If a team is
not present for these scheduled warm-up times, the warm-up time for that team
will be forfeited.
Between games, prior to the
later game, no organized warm-up on the field will be
permitted.
Just prior to scheduled game
time, umpires shall meet at the plate with Manager and Captains, to discuss Ground Rules
or any item of particular emphasis, such as a rule clarification. For the safety of umpires, mangers and
captains, both teams shall remain in their respective dugouts during this
conference, and no balls shall be thrown.
Managers shall be responsible for
verifying to the Plate Umpire that all players are
properly equipped in compliance with the
rules, and remind them that all participants are expected to exhibit good
sporting behavior throughout the game.
Immediately following this
conference, the home team shall take the field and the game shall begin.
At the conclusion of the game,
a Coach or Manager of each team shall meet with the Umpire at home plate to complete
the Umpire Scorecard. The Coach or Manager
shall enter the score of their team in the appropriate place and “sign”
the Scorecard by entering the Manager’s name legibly. If the result of the game cannot be
determined from the scorecard, a double forfeit will be recorded.
For early games, the
home team will have the field 30 minutes prior to the game. Visitors will have the field 15 minutes prior
to the game. If your team is late
getting to the field, you will forfeit your pre-game practice time.
All managers must
sign umpire scorecards.
So each sponsor is
guaranteed a team picture, each manager will have a team photo taken when
scheduled by the CBSL Photo Committee.
Players are required to be in full uniform. If your team does not have a minimum of 8
players present on Picture dDay,
your team must re-schedule their photo session.
Each team of the CBSL league is required to post a $200 deposit prior to their second scheduled game of the season. This $200 deposit will be returned when your team shows up to work their concession stand duty date. Teams will forfeit their respective games if this deposit is not on file.
Each parent is
required to work at least one of the scheduled work times (one per child). Options are: Concession Stand, Father’s
Day Tournament, Field Workdays, or Registration
Days, or other special events the CBSL may designate..
Concession
Stand Days: Each team is required to provide 6 workers for one 5-hour shift
during the course of the season. If a
parent fails to fulfill his/her work time, their child will sit out the next
game.
1)
One parentrepresentative
is required to work one volunteer session per child.
2)
Managers are exempt
although they are welcome to help.
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3)
Coaches,
scorekeepers, team moms and everyone else with an excuse are not exempt.
4)
If a parent is team
sponsor, they are not required to work.
If a parent got a sponsor for your team, but is not the one paying the
bill, they are required to work.
When playing on fields 8&9
or 11&12 the following rules apply:
1)
If a ball hit from
one field to the other’s infield on the fly, it will be ruled an automatic home
run.
2)
If a ball hit from
one field to the other’s infield rolling on the ground, it will be ruled a
ground rule triple.
3)
In either instance,
the ball is dead and any further play is stopped.
4)
Whether it hits in
the dirt (home run) or grass (triple) is the umpire’s
call.
5)
If a player from
the adjacent outfield picks up a batted ball from the adjacent field, the play
will be ruled a ground rule double.
The home team of the last game
on each field is responsible for putting away the bases. The exceptions are bases for T-Ball and
Atom-0 games. Both teams are
responsible for policing their respective dugouts after every
game. Please pick up trash and dispose of properly.
When
the double first base is in use, the following rules shall apply.
1.
A batted ball hitting
the white portion shall ruled a fair ball. A batted ball hitting the colored
portion shall be ruled a foul ball.
2.
When a ‘normal’ play
is in progress on the batter-runner after a batted ball, the defense shall use
the white portion of the bag and the runner the colored portion
3.
When a ‘force out”
play is progress on the batter-runner on the foul side of the base or if an
errant throw pulls the defensive baseman into foul ground, the defense and the
batter runner may use the white or colored portion.
4.
On extra base hits or
balls hit to the outfield, the batter-runner may touch white or colored
portion. The batter-runner returning to first base after rounding it shall use
the white portion.
5.
A runner tagging up
to advance on a fly ball shall use the white portion.
During a pick-off
play on the runner, the runner shall use the white portion
Rule G15.
Penalty For Ejection
A player, manager, or coach
ejected from a game shall be issued an additional appropriate penalty following
a review by the Board of Directors. This penalty shall at minimum be
ineligibility for the team’s next played game. If the ejection was for
unsportsmanlike conduct or activity, this penalty may be a greater penalty, up
to and including removal from the position of manager or coach, or dismissal
from the League.
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Rule G15.
Penalty For Ejection
A
player, manager, or coach ejected from a game shall be issued an additional
appropriate penalty following a review by the Board of Directors. If the
ejection was for unsportsmanlike conduct or activity, this penalty may be a
greater penalty, up to and including removal from the position of manager or
coach, or dismissal from the League.
If
the ejection was for a technical violation not involving unsportsmanlike
conduct or activity-the Board of Directors will in such cases issue an
appropriate penalty ranging from a letter from the league up to and including,
for repeat offenses, removal from the position of manager or coach, or
dismissal from the league.
II.
Baseball and Softball Rules
The CBSL League rulebook shall apply, no exceptions.
Baseball:
All games of the CBSL
are to be governed by the National Baseball rules as compilied
and adopted by the Commissioner of Baseball except where such rules are at
variance with any rules of the league. The High
School division will follow IHSA rules.
Softball:
All games of the CBSL
are governed by the AmateurNational
Softball Association (ASANSA)
except when such rules are at variance with any rules of the league. The Chic10,,
11, 12, 13,
14, 16, and 18 & Under Divisions will follow ANSA
rules.
The Executive Board
shall authorize the official baseballs and softballs of the CBSL. The various divisions of the league must use
only the letter-designated ball as
authorized for their divisions. The
umpires will provide one new ball and all back-up balls for each game.
Pitching distances and the distance between bases are as follows:
Baseball
Division Pitching Distance Distance Between Bases
BantamU10,
U11 42 46 Ft. 60 Ft.
MidgetU12,
U13 48 50 Ft. 70 Ft.
JuvenileU14 60 60
57Ft. Ft. 90850
Ft.
High
SchoolHigh School 60 Ft. 60 Ft. 90 Ft. 85
Ft.
Softball
Division Pitching Distance Distance Between Bases Pitching Circle
PixieU7,
U8, U9 30 35Ft. 55 60
Ft. 6 Ft. Radius
PetiteU10,
U11 30 35 Ft. 6055
Ft. 6 8 Ft.
Radius
ChicU12,
U13 Rec 35 40 Ft. 55 60 Ft. 7 8 Ft.
Radius
12U, 14U Select 40 Ft. 60 Ft. 8 Ft. Radius
146U,
18U & Under Select 40 Ft. 60 Ft. 8 Ft. Radius
16
& Under 40
Ft. 60 Ft. 8 Ft.
Radius
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Baseball -
Whenever a game is played on a diamond with the distance between bases less than 90 feet, the coaches boxes at first and third base shall be moved in toward home plate so as to be in the same relative position with first and third as on a regulation 90 foot diamond.
Softball -
Whenever a game is played on a diamond with the distance between bases less than 60 feet, the coaches boxes at first and third base shall be moved in toward home plate so as to be in the relative position with first and third as on a regulation 60 foot diamond.
Between innings, five
warm-up pitches or 2 minutes are allowed. No exceptions! Penalty – If batting team is delaying the
game more than 2 minutes, the umpire will start calling one strike every 30 15 seconds. If the defensive team is delaying more than 2
minutes, the umpire will call a ball every 30 15 seconds
delayed.
A courtesy runner will be allowed for the catcher when there are two outs. The courtesy runner shall be the player whose name appears immediately before the batter in the batting order. If not available because on base or warming up to pitch, the next previous batter shall be used, etc. For purposes of this rule, the catcher for whom a courtesy runner may be used shall be the player who last physically played the catcher position in the last defensive half inning.
Games shall be 7 innings in length. No inning shall begin 1 hr 45 minutes after the start of the game, with the exception of tie games. As the first pitch is thrown, the base umpire will call out the official start time and will keep track of the official time. Innings played in the allotted time will constitute a complete game. In the event of rain or darkness, four complete innings, or 3 ˝ innings if home team is ahead, will constitute a complete game.
Intentional delay of
the game by the team in the lead to take an unfair advantage of the 1hr 45 minute45-minute
time limit will result in a warning on the first occurrence, and on the second
occurrence will result in a forfeit.
Umpire judgement.
If during the progress of any game, one of the following occurs, the umpire shall end the game in favor of the leading team:
A. The home team, after 4 ˝ innings, is leading by 10 or more runs.
B. The visiting team,
after 5 or more complete innings, is leading by 10 or more runs.
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The official batting order must give players’ names and numbers.
Shoes with metal spikes or metal cleats are strictly forbidden in all divisions. The penalty for wearing them shall be ejection from the game. The offending player will have an opportunity to correct the problem before being ejected. No exceptions.
Umpire will give player the opportunity to produce any needed equipment. Failure to do so will result in the player being ejected from the game.
A. Players in all divisions must wear full batting helmets while at bat and while running the bases. Personal batting helmets not furnished by CBSL shall be in good repair and shall exhibit the NOCSAE Seal of Approval.
B. All catchers in all divisions must wear a catcher’s helmet and catcher’s mask with throat protector. This also applies to any player warming up the pitcher.
C. All equipment must be kept behind benches or out of the playing area.
D. All players will wear complete uniforms approved by the CBSL Executive Board, including proper socks, shirt (must be tucked in), and pants while on the field of play.
E. No player, coach, or manager may throw any equipment in anger. After a player is given one warning, an umpire may eject subsequent offending persons.
F. Baseball – It is
strongly recommended that all teams promote the use of a protective cup for
boys’ baseball.
G.
Baseball bats- The bat shall be round in cross section for the
entire length of the bat, straight in length from end to end, and smooth in the
hitting area. The maximum diameter is 2 3/4". Any
material to improve the grip may be used for a distance not to exceed 18"
from the handle end. In
addition all bats for high school ages shall conform to NFHSA bat limitations
and all bats for other ages shall not exceed the 1.15 bat performance factor as
defined for baseball bats by ASTM standards, any bat may be disallowed without
notice at any time at the sole discretion of the CBSL.
A batter who throws a bat will be issued a warning on the first occurrence. If applicable, one swing will be charged to the batter. On the second occurrence, the batter will be called out. In either case, no base runner will advance.
If in the opinion of the umpire, a runner remains on his
feet and deliberately, with great force, crashes into a defensive player who
has the ball or is about to receive the ball, the runner is to be declared
out. If the act is determined to be
malicious or flagrant, the runner shall be ejected from the game. If in a double play situation, the runner’s
action hinders the play on the batter-runner, the umpire shall also declare the
batter-runner out.
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If, in the opinion of the umpire, a fielder does not give a
runner a piece of the base to which to slide prior to the fielder receiving the
ball, obstruction will be called on the fielder.
When a defensive player fakes a tag and does not have the ball, obstruction will be called. The second offense of faking a tag without the ball will result in player ejection.
In the event of injury to a player, if the injured player cannot continue when scheduled to bat, the position in the lineup will be dissolved and the injured player will not be allowed to re-enter the game.
All divisions will bat round robin (all available players in order). Once a player is in the lineup and leaves during the game for any reason other than illness, injury, or a predetermined reason, he/she is an “automatic out” each time the position comes up in the batting rotation after leaving. To qualify for a predetermined reason, the player must advise the manager that the player must leave at a certain time and the manager must notify the opposing team manager before the game begins.
Free defensive substitutions are allowed at the half inning only. During an inning a player from the bench may enter the game only as a pitcher or in case of injury. A defensive replacement will be allowed during an inning if the player is warming up to pitch.
Each
player present at the beginning of the game must be permitted to play six
9 outs on defense in the following
manner: at least 2twoon
innings in the field by the completion of 4
˝ innings; at least two 3 innings
in the field by the completion of 6 ˝ innings.
Failure of any team to comply with this rule will result in a
forfeit. If a game is terminated for any
reason (including a ten 10 run
lead) before 6 innings have elapsed, failure of either team to use all its
players shall not be a violation of this rule.
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Baseball
-
Pitchers in
U8 and
U9 50 pitches
or 9 outs per day
U10 60
pitches or 12 outs per day
U11
and U12 75 pitches or 12
outs per day
U13 80
pitches or 12 outs per day
U14 90 pitches or 15
outs per day
High
School 90 pitches or 15 outs per day
Softball -–
U10,
U11, U12, U13 Rec. will
be allowed to pitch 15 outs per game
Pitchers in
Petite and Chic Divisions will be allowed to pitch 15 outs per day.
If a manager or coach calls timeout to talk to a pitcher
more than once in a half inning, a pitching change must be made. That pitcher may not
return to pitch in that inning but may return to pitch in any remaining inning.
A
softball pitcher removed from the
pitching position may return only one more time to pitch during the game. A baseball pitcher removed from the pitching
position will not be allowed to pitch again in that game.
Failure to have a minimum of eight players available to play results in a forfeit of the game. The Umpire-In-Chief will establish game time for night games that may be as early as 8:00 PM, if a prior game is completed. Should either team not be ready to start the game within fifteen minutes after the scheduled starting time, the umpire shall forfeit the game to the opposing team. In order for a team to be credited with a forfeit victory, the team must be present at game time with a minimum number of players to play a game. Should both teams violate this rule, each shall be charged with a loss. Official time is judged by Umpire-In-Chief.
A game must start,
continue, and finish with a minimum of 8 players.
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If a team cannot field a team
with players from its official roster, it shall forfeit the game. If both teams cannot field a team, it is then
a double forfeit. Although it cannot affect the standings, at
this point a “practice games” can be played. The team(s) without enough players can fill
its team to full strength with subs using these requirements:
1)
Players must be
registered CBSL members.
2)
Players must be one
year younger than official roster players.
3)
Umpires will call
the game as if it were official.
4)
Subs must wear the
uniform normally worn in their division.
5)
All umpires and
coaches must be informed prior to the start of the game.
Anyone
caught trying to play games with unofficial players shall forfeit that game and
the next two games. If caught when less
than two games are left in the season, two games played and won prior will be
changed to forfeits.
All make-up games should be played as soon as possible. Weekends are available for make-up games. A league game may only be canceled if a number of players will be unable to attend due to school or church activity. The manager must provide to the head umpire a signed, written notice at least two weeks in advance of said league game. Games not made up as specified herein shall constitute a forfeit by one or both teams.
In case of inclement weather, all games are postponed by the head umpire from the field of play. All teams should report to the complex to receive official confirmation of said postponement, unless otherwise contacted by the head umpire. Failure to comply with this section will result in forfeiture of game.
All teams tied for a league
position after the close of the regular schedule will be awarded that position.
A coin flip will determine draft
positioning.
The CBSL Executive Board shall have the authority to act on all rule violations and protests involving teams, players, managers, or coaches under its jurisdiction.
Each protest must be
in writing, signed by the manager or coach making the protest. A protest fee of $25 dollars must be paid
immediately after the game to the Umpire-In-Chief. In the event protest is disallowed, or
declared not valid, the fee shall not be refunded. In the event protest is allowed, the fee
shall be refunded.
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Decisions of the CBSL
Executive Board are final and there can be no further appeal or review of such
decisions. A protest can only be made on
an allegedalleged
rules violation or player eligibility.
No protest can be accepted when it involves a question of an umpire’s
judgement.
A softball team manager shall be obligated to secure a copy of the ASA rules and the official CBSL softball rulebook. He/She shall acquaint the players and coaches with the content of both rulebooks. Ignorance shall not be a valid excuse for any violation of such rules.
Whenever an alleged violation of a playing rule occurs during the progress of an official game, the manager or duly registered coach of the protesting team must call time and immediately notify the Umpire-In-Chief and the manager of the opposing team that the game is being continued under protest. This will enable all interested partied to take notice of the exact conditions prevailing at the times and will aid in proper determination of the issue. Failure of the complaining manager to comply exactly with this rule will nullify and render void any future protest regarding the alleged violation of playing rules referred to herein.
A protest involving an alleged violation of a playing rule must be made in writing, signed by the authorized person making the protest on the field, and filed with the CBSL Executive Board having jurisdiction within 48 hours following the date of the game in which the alleged rules violation occurred.
In the event the protest referred to herein is withdrawn at the end of the game involved, and the Umpire-In-Chief is so informed by the manager or coach making the original complaint on the field, there shall be no protest and such action will nullify and render void any future protest regarding the alleged violation of rules referred to herein.
If, however, the
protest is not withdrawn, it shall then become the obligation of all umpires
working the game to file a written report of the incident causing the protest
with
the CBSL Executive Board within 48
hours of the date of the game in which the alleged rules violation
occurred. It shall also become the
obligation of the opposing manager to file a written report of the incident
causing the protest with the CBSL Executive Board having jurisdiction, within
48 hours following the date of the game in which the alleged violation of the
rules occurred.
The CBSL Executive Board receiving the
protest and the written reports shall render its decision with five days of the
date of the game. Any matter not
expressly covered in these rules shall be left to the discretion of the CBSL
Executive Board having jurisdiction.
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Special Baseball & Softball
Division Rules
If the catcher drops the
third strike, the batter is declared out. In the Petite Division, tThe
infield fly rule is waived.
All teams in these
divisions will follow playing and organizational rules of the AmateurNational
Softball Association (ANSA).
No leadoffs or stealing
bases will be allowed. However, the
runner may leave the base once the ball has crossed the plate. Umpire judgement. Infield fly rule is in effectwaived. Dropped third strike rule is waived.
Normal leadoff and
stealing will be allowed for runners at first and second bases. No leadoff or stealing will be allowed for
runners at third base. Approved ruling:
runner at third base shall not be allowed to advance from third base to home on
a stolen base, wild pitch, passed ball, or other defensive action, unless a
play is made on the runner at third.
Example: Runner at third
base, batter swings and misses, catcher drops strike three. Fielding team may make a play on the runner
at first. Runner at third may not
advance.
Example: Runners at first
and third, runner at first attempts to steal second. Fielding team may make a play at second. Runner at third may not advance.
Example: Bases loaded,
two outs. Batter swings and missed,
catcher drops ball. Runner at third base
may not advance. Batter is out. Three outs, inning is over.
Example: Catcher makes a
throw to third base in a pickoff attempt.
All runners may advance at their own risk.
Example: Runners at
second and third. Runner at second
mistakenly attempts to steal third, or is picked off. Fielding team may make play on runner by
throwing to second or third as required.
Runner at third may not advance.
If runner in this case achieves third safely, and as a result two
runners occupy third, “time” will be called and the runner returned to
second. Runner at third may not advance
to home on this play regardless of the outcome of the play. During the play, runner at third may leave
the base as needed to get out of the way of the play on the runner without
jeopardy of being tagged out; however, if he runs up the line toward home, or
takes any other action to draw a throw or confuse the fielding team, he shall
be declared out for interference.
Pitchers will be given one warning per game on a
balk, on which play no runners will advance.
On subsequent balk calls, runners will advance normally.
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No stealing home will be
allowed. If you have a runner on first
and third and the catcher throws to second trying to get the runner out
stealing, the runner at third cannot advance to home. If there is a play on the runner at third,
the runner may advance at their own risk.
Infield fly rule is waived.
An
inning shall consist of three outs or fsevenive runs,
whichever comes first.
No stealing home
unless ball is in play.Follows playing and
organizational rules of the AmateurNational
S Softball
Association (ANSA)
with the following exceptions 1)
Teams must bat the roster. 2) Open substitution 3) Ten
players on defense.
An inning shall consist of three outs or seven runs, whichever comes first
The following rules apply for
the number of at bats when different age pixie teams play each other:
1)
Pixie-0 vs.
Pixie-0 –
A player may have
seven pitches to hit a fair ball or be out.
There are no walks. A strikeout
can only occur on the seventh
pitch.
1)
Pixie-0 vs.
Pixie-1 – A player may have seven pitches to hit a fair ball or be out. There are no walks. A strikeout can only occur on the seventh
pitch.
1)
Pixie-1 vs.
Pixie-1 –
Strikes, but not balls
will be called by the umpire. There is
no pitch limit. Three strikes constitute
an out.
1)
Pixie-1 vs.
Pixie-2 –
Strikes, but not balls
will be called by the umpire. There is
no pitch limit. Three strikes constitute
an out.
1)
Pixie-2
vs. Pixie-2 – Strikes, but not balls will be called by the umpire. There is no pitch limit. Three strikes constitute
an out.
Rule B8.
Out of Play
The
following rule applies to the Chic, 14, 16, and 18 & Under Softball
Divisions.
When
a Ball enters a dead ball territory by touching an object in dead ball
territory, the ball is dead, and time shall be called. Runners shall be entitled to the proper bases
they should be awarded by the appropriated rule that applies.
When a player carries
the ball into dead ball territory after fielding a batted or thrown ball
the ball is dead, and
time shall be called. If the player’s
action in entering dead ball territory is unintentional,
runners, including the batter-runner shall be
awarded one base. If the player’s
action in entering dead ball territory is judged by the umpire to be intentional
(as if an attempt to take advantage of
the rule and
stop a runner that would otherwise advance farther) runners, including the
batter-runner shall be awarded two bases.
The base award is governed from the last base legally touched at the
time the ball became dead.
In
determining when a player entered a dead ball territory, the umpire shall be
assisted by the following:
If
a chalk line is present to determine an out of play area, the line is
considered in play. If no chalk line is
present, one shall be assumed to be present on the fence lines extended. If a fielder is touching the line, he is
considered in the field of play and may make a legal catch or throw. If
either foot is on the ground in dead ball territory
(not touching the line), the ball becomes dead and no play may be made.
0)
If a player has
one foot inside the line or touching the line,
and the other foot in the air at the time a catch is made, the catch is good
and the batter is out. If the fielder
then steps into a dead ball area (foot on the ground),
the ball becomes dead, and one base awarded.
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III.
Rules for Rookie Ball Divisions
(U7,
U8, U9, Girls)
The following rules are
additions or substitutions to the Baseball and Softball Rules due to the
use of the pitching machinecoach pitch in
some of the Rookie Ball leagues. . All bBaseball
and Ssoftball
rRules not mentioned herein apply
to these divisions. The CBSL Executive
Board will determine any rule not stated.
Division Ball
Atom-0 Soft yellow dimpleRIF
Atom-1 Hardest RIF
Atom-2 Hardest RIF
Bantam-1 Hardest RIF
Pixie Soft yellow
dimple (on CBSL machines only)
Distances and diamond
layout for all Rookie Ball divisions are as
follows:
Division Pitching Machine Distance Distance
Between Bases
U7 BoysAtom-0 305
feet (coach pitch) 6055
feet
U8 BoysAtom-1 36 3540 feet (kid/coach
pitch) 6055
feet
U9 BoysAtom-2 36 3540 feet (kid pitch) 5560
feet
U10 BoysBantam-1 42 46 feet (kid pitch) 60
feet
PixieU7 35 feet (coach pitch) 60 feet
U8, U9
Girls 30 35 feet35
feet (kid/coach
pitch) 6055
feet
Note: In
the U7, U8, and U9
divisions, when
the Coach is pitching he/she does
not have to toe the
pitching plate, but he/she
must be inside the pitching circle when releasing
the pitch to the batter.
Rule A5. And Rule A6.
of th of thee Baseball and Softball Rules will apply
to all Rookie Ball divisions, with the
following exception: In the event
of a tie after 7 innings or expiration of time limit, 1 (one) extra inning will
be played. If the game is still tied after this extra inning, the game will be
officially scored as a tie. except Atom-0. Atom-0 will be six innings in length with no
ten-run rule and no extra innings.
The manager of
the home team will be responsible for getting the pitching machine, battery,
and balls to the field of play before game time, as well as returning the
equipment to the designated spot.
Pitching in all
Rookie Ball divisions will be done by pitching machines. The manager or an adult designate of the
batting team will feed the ball into the pitching machine. The pitching machine operator is allowed to
adjust the delivery of the ball to the batter’s strike zone. However, the speed setting may not be
adjusted until the umpire is notified, time out is called, and both managers
agree on a proper setting. If a batted
ball strikes the machine or the operator, the umpire shall automatically
declare a ground rule single and all other base runners will advance one
base. If a batted ball is deflected by a
fielder prior to striking the machine or operator, or if a thrown ball hits the
machine or the operator, the ball will be considered live and in play. If, in the umpire’s judgement, the pitching
machine operator intentionally interferes with a live ball, the batter will be
declared out and all runners must return to their previously occupied base.
In An inning for each
team will consist of three outs in all divisions except Atom-0, Atom-1, and
Pixie.
Aall Rookie
Ball Divisions an
inning will consist of 3 outs or 5 runs, whichever occurs first.
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tom-0: An inning is
three outs or five runs, whichever occurs first.
Atom-1: An
inning is three outs or seven runs, whichever occurs first.
Atom-2: An
inning is three outs or seven runs, whichever occurs first.
Bantam-1: An inning is
three outs or seven runs, whichever occurs first.
Pixie: An inning
is three outs or five runs, whichever occurs first.
U7 Boys: A
batter will have a maximum of 7 pitches from the coach to hit a fair ball or
record an out. If unsuccessful after 7 pitches the batter will be out. There
will be no walks or strikeouts: except
on the 7th pitch. If hit by a pitch: the batter will not be awarded
first base.
U8 Boys: A
batter will have maximum of 7 pitches to hit a fair ball or record an out. If
unsuccessful after 7
pitches the batter will be out. The first
4 pitches to the batter will
be delivered by a defensive player. Strikes will be called
while the defensive player is pitching. If no
fair ball is hit or an out recorded after 4 pitches from the defensive player,
the offensive coach will assume pitching duties and the strike count will carryover.
No walks will be allowed but 3 strikes (called or swinging) will constitute an
out. If
hit by a pitch, thrown
by the defensive player, the batter will be awarded first base.
If hit
by a pitch thrown by
the offensive coach, the batter will
not be awarded first base.
U9 and
U10 Boys: Defensive
player will do all the pitching.
There will be no limit on the
number of pitches thrown to each
batter and balls
and strikes will be called.
U7 Girls: A
batter will have a
maximum of 7 pitches to hit a fair ball or
record an out. All
pitches will be delivered by the offensive coach.
U8, U9 Girls: A
batter will
have a maximum
of 7 pitches to hit a fair ball or
record an out. The
first 4 pitches to the batter will be delivered by a defensive player. If no
fair ball is hit or an out recorded after 4 pitches from the defensive player,
the offensive coach will assume pitching duties. If
the batter is hit by a pitch thrown by the player/pitcher, the
batter will be awarded first base. If hit by a pitch from the offensive coach,
the batter will not be awarded first base.
The
following rules apply when different age GIRLS
in Rookie Ball play
each other.
A defensive
player will be positioned on either side of the pitching machine to field the
pitcher’s position. In all Rookie Ball
divisions, if hit by a pitch, a batter will not be awarded first base. When the catcher does not legally catch the
third strike, the batter shall be called out.
If a pitched ball is not batted, the play is dead.
Atom-0: A player
may have seven pitches to hit a fair ball. If unsuccessful
the batter will be
out. No walks will be
allowed and no strikeouts; except on the seventh pitch.
Atom-1: A player
may have a maximum of seven pitches to hit a fair ball. If unsuccessful, the batter will be out. No walks or called strikes will be
allowed. Three strikes will constitute
an out.
Atom-2: Strikes,
but not balls, will be called by the umpire.
There will be no limit on the number of pitches. Three strikes will constitute an out.
Pixie: Strikes,
but not balls, will be called by the umpire.
There will be no limit on the number of pitches. Three strikes will constitute an out.
0)
U7 vs.
U7– A
player may have seven pitches to hit a fair ball or be out. There are no walks. A strikeout can only
occur on the seventh pitch.
0)
U7 vs. U8 – A
player may have seven pitches to hit a fair ball or be out. There are no walks. A strikeout can only occur on the seventh
pitch.
0)
U8 vs.
U8 –
Strikes, but not balls will be called by the umpire. There
are no walks. Three
strikes constitute an out.
0)
U8 vs. U9 –
Strikes, but not balls will be called by the umpire. There
are no walks. Three strikes constitute an out.
0)
U9 vs.
U9 –
Strikes, but not balls will be called by the umpire. There
are no walks. Three strikes constitute an out.
The infield fly rule is
waived for all Rookie Ball Divisions except for Bantam
1U10 Boys.
All
Divisions-There
will be no stealing. The base runner may
not take a leadoff. The runner may only
advance on a batted ball. If a runner
leaves the base before the bat contacts the ball or the ball crosses the plate,
a warning will be given and the runner must return to the base. On the second offense, the base runner is
out. If the runner leaves early, and the
ball is batted, the play is dead, the runner must return to his base, and a
strike is charged to the batter. Whether
or not the runner left a base early will be solely the umpire’s decision.
The batter and base
runners after the ball is hit, may attempt to take as many bases as possible,
until the umpire declares the play dead.
When, in the opinion of the umpire, all immediate play is apparently
completed, timeout should be called. The play is
called dead on an overthrow immediately after the ball has passed the intended
fielder.
Approved Ruling: When
the ball is held on the infield by an infielder, including the pitcher and
catcher, and play has logically stopped, the umpire should shall call
timeout. It If a
base runner has advanced more than half way between bases when the play is
called dead, the runner is entitled to proceed to the next base. If the runner is less than half way, he or
shethe runner must return to the last
base reached. Umpire’s judgement. The intent is to avoid imprinting on the
players the intent to always get the ball to the pitcher, instead of trying to
make a play on the runner.
Each team will field ten
players, consisting of a normal infield and four outfielders.
(U7 boys must be
positioned behind the outfield arc).
The outfield arc will be placed
at a 60’ radius from a point 30’
from homeplate from foul line to foul line Tee-Ball and Atom-0 outfielders
must be positioned behind the outfield arc.
The outfield arc will be
placed at a 60’ radius
from the center of the pitching circle (30’ from
home plate)
from foul line to foul line. A defensive player will be
positioned on either side of the coach doing the pitching
in divisions where applicable. machine to field the pitcher’s
position. A game may be played as long as each team has
a minimum of seven players.
Pixie: (U7,
U8, U9 Girls: A game
may be played as long as each team has a minimum of six players).
U7Atom-0: A manager or coachTwo
coaches may be on the playing
field to help position a defensive players before
the ball is put into play. The manager coaches
should be positioned behind the shortstop or and second
base, and cannot move once the ball is put into play, except to avoid being hit
by the ball. If a batted ball
accidentally strikes the managereither of the coaches,
the ball is dead and the batter will be awarded first base and all runners will
be awarded one base. If the manager either
of the coaches is struck by a thrown ball, the ball remains live
and in play.
No bunting allowed in Rookie
ball divisions.
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Rule R15.
Penalty For Ejection
A player,
manager, or coach ejected from a game shall be issued an additional appropriate
penalty following a review by the Board of Directors. If the ejection
was for unsportsmanlike conduct or activity, this penalty may be a greater
penalty, up to and including removal from the position of manager or coach, or
dismissal from the League.
If the ejection
was for a technical violation not involving unsportsmanlike conduct or
activity-the Board of Directors will in such cases issue an appropriate penalty
ranging from a letter from the league up to and including, for repeat offenses,
removal from the position of manager or coach, or dismissal from the league.
IV.
Rules for Tee Ball
The primary purpose of
this division is for instruction in the sport of baseball. It is intended to be a fun introduction into
a sport that can provide much enjoyment for all involved.
The following rules are
additions or substitutions to the Baseball and Softball Rules. All Baseball
and Softball Rules not mentioned herein apply to the Tee Ball
division. The CBSL Executive Board will
determine any rule not stated.
The CBSL Executive Board
authorizes the official type of ball used in Tee Ball. The designated ball for Tee Ball is the
ragball.
Bases will be 55 feet
apart with halfway points between each base.
There will be a 10 foot10-foot circle around the pitching
area with its center being 366
feet from home plate, and a 20 foot20-foot arc around home plate.
A game will be at least
three innings – more innings may be played if time permits. An inning for each team will consist of every
player on the roster batting one time.
It is recommended that all managers change their batting order for each
game. Teams will not keep track of runs
scored, or outs made. There will be no
winner or loser determined.
The batter’s manager or
coach will place the ball on the tee.
The tee should be positioned slightly in front of home plate (one length
of the base of the tee maximum) to allow the batter a normal swing. For safety reasons, the manager or
coach must remove the tee or coach wwhenever
there is a possibility of a play at home.
The catcher, batter, and
runner(s) must wear a batting helmet.
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A player may have five
attempts to hit a fair ball. If
unsuccessful, the player will be out.
Any of the following will be considered an attempt:
Swing and miss is
an attempt
Foul ball is an
attempt.
If the ball rolls
off the tee because of a player’s action, it is an attempt. (For example – player accidentally knocks
ball off tee during practice swing.)
If the ball stays
in fair territory through incidental contact, it will be considered a fair
ball. However, if it ends up in foul
territory, it will be considered foul and an attempt.
.
Swing and miss is an
attempt.
.
Foul ball is an attempt.
.
If the ball rolls off
the tee because of a player’s action, it is an attempt. (For example, player
accidentally knocks ball off tee during a practice swing.)
.
If the ball stays in
fair territory through incidental contact, it will be considered a fair ball. However, if it ends up in foul territory, it
will be considered foul; and an attempt.
Batters are not
permitted to bunt or swing easy at the ball.
A ball that is hit must go beyond the 20 20-foot arc around
home plate area to be playable (the line is a fair ball). Any hit ball (except a caught fly ball)
touched by any player inside the 20 20-foot arc is considered a foul
ball. Any fly ball caught in foul
territory is considered an out.
The infield fly rule is
waived.
There will be no
stealing. The base runner may not take a
leadoff. The base runner may only
advance on a batted ball. If a runner
leaves the base before the bat contacts the ball or hits the tee below the
ball, the ball is dead. At that time,
all runners must return to their base and a swing will not be charged to the
batter. Umpire’s decision.
An overthrow occurs when
a defensive player first fields a batted ball that stays in the field of play. ; Tthe
fielder then throws the ball, in an attempt to make a play on the base runner,
beyond the base and defensive player where the play was to be made.
Note: If the ball is
dropped by the first baseman and rolls a very short distance away, it is not
considered an overthrow.
The batter and base
runners, after the ball is hit, may attempt to take as many bases as possible,
until the umpire declares the play is dead.
If a base runner has advanced more than half way between bases when the play
is called dead, the runner is entitled to proceed to the base to which he or
she is headed. If the runner is less
than half way, he or she must return to the last base taken. Umpire’s
judgement.
During play on the tee ball fields where there
are no fences along the sidelines to define the ‘play area’, umpire’s
judgment shall be used to determine balls that are out of play. Example: An
overthrow that clearly goes well beyond the reach of the fielder, and on which
base runners are sure to advance another base, or which goes into an area
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occupied
by spectators, should be declared ‘out of play’, and “Time” called. An
overthrow which bounds only a short distance from the fielder, and on which
play could be continued on the runners if retrieved, remains ‘in play’, and the
fielder should retrieve it and continue play.
Each team will field all
players. (Normal infield – remaining
players to be positioned in the outfield.)
A game may be played as long as each team has a minimum of six players
present.
The umpire may not
call “play ball”Play cannot begin until
the pitcher has positioned both feet on or directly behind the pitching rubber,
and all other infielders (except the catcher) are positioned a minimum of 40
feet away from home plate.
Every player should be
allowed to play an infield position and an outfield position during the
game. The manager may switch defensive
positions of the players at any time during an inning, but they should do so in
a way that will not unnecessarily delay the game.
Outfielders
must be positioned behind the outfield arc.
The outfield arc will be placed at a 60’ radius from a pointhe center of
the pitching circlet (300’ from
home plate) from foul line to foul line.
A manager or coach may
be on the playing field to help position the defensive players before the ball
is put into play. The manager or coach
should be positioned behind the shortstop or second baseman and cannot move once
the ball is hit, except to avoid being hit by the ball. If a batted ball accidentally strikes the
manager, the ball is dead. At that time
the batter will be awarded first base and all runners will be awarded one
base. If the manager is struck by a thrown
ball, the ball remains live and in play.
Players should not be
encouraged to make an unassisted out unless it is a logical baseball play. The player should throw the ball if it is the
logical play. This rule is intended to
apply to all positions so that appropriate plays are developed.
To maintain game
control, the umpire a manager or coach must call “Time
Out” when all play has stopped on each batted fair ball. UmpireManager or coach
judgement.
Since there are no
umpires assigned to tee ball games, calls are to be made by the managers or
coaches. If the runner is called out,
he/she should return to the bench.
Remember:
This is an instructional division.
Emphasis should be on baseball basics, teamwork and following
instructions. As in all little league it
is important to keep baseball fun.
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V.
Constitution
and By-laws of the
Part
1 Objective
Part
2 Organization
Part
3 Membership
Part
4 Appointed
Positions
Part
5 Rules of
Registration
Part
6 Scheduling
and Special League Rules
Part
7 Umpires
Part
8 Meetings
Part
9 Elections
Part
10 Amendments to
the Constitution and By-laws
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The Collinsville
Baseball/Softball League,
hereinafter called CBSL, is a not-for-profit corporation created under the Illinois
General Not-For-Profit
Corporation Act of 1986, formed specifically for the benefit, enjoyment, moral
improvement, and physical advancement of the youth of the area. The CBSL shall foster good,
clean, sportsmanlike conduct and fair play in individual as well as tem
competition. All actions of the CBSL will
have one main goal: entertain and
improve the youth of the community through the games of baseball and softball.
Board of Mediation
– Consists of five officers elected by the general membership at each October
meeting. All five candidates will be
non-member
The Board of
Mediation will elect among themselves a main spokesperson with whom the
membership and Executive Board will communicate to schedule meetings, hearing,
etc. The Spokesperson will determine,
with the help of the other Board of Mediation members, how best to gather the
facts and settle the dispute
within the framework of the constitution and by-laws of the CBSL.
1.
The Board of
Mediation will have thirty days in which to hear a dispute and render a
decision. In order to resolve a dispute,
the Board of Mediation has the following options:
2.
Mediate a
resolution
3.
Issue a binding
decision
4.
Return the dispute
to the general membership for resolution by a majority vote at the next general
membership meeting.
A dispute filed
with the Board of Mediation will not be accepted unless these steps are followed:
1.
Provide a written
complaint clearly stating the dispute.
2.
State the reason
for rejection of Executive Board solution, in writing.
3.
Provide a proposed
solution, in writing.
4.
Submit $50.00 cash
fee or the written complaint must be signed by 50 CBSL members agreeing that
the dispute merits consideration by the Board of Mediation. The $50.00 cash fee will be refunded after
hearing if so determined by the Board of Mediation. All fees not refunded will go into the CBSL
general membership fund.
Executive Board –
Consists of the following elected officials: President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Complex Director, Baseball Commissioner,
Softball Commissioner, Equipment
Manager, and Director of Registration.
The nine officers will be elected at each October meeting. The Executive Board will hold office for one
year and may be re-elected. No officer
or official of another sports organization may serve on the Executive Board
while an officer or official of such sports organization. Duties and responsibilities of the individual
officers of the Executive Board are as follows:
1.
President
–Together with the Executive Board, the President will organize, supervise, and
direct the CBSL’s day-to-day
activities, including but not limited to: yearly budget;
scheduling, concessions;
paid personnel;
preside at board, special, and membership meetings;
set meeting dates as necessary
to accomplish the CBSL’s objectives; enforce all CBSL rules; and abide by all
state statutes governing
not-for-profit organizations. The
President shall appoint, with the majority approval of the Executive Board, any
vacated Executive Board position. The
appointee will serve until the next October’s election.
2.
Vice-President
– The Vice-President will assist the President with
the day-to-day activities as required and assume the
President’s duties in his/her absence.
The Vice-President will organize and/or appoint
the sponsorship, photo, and awards committees.
The Vice-President will assume the presidency if for any reason the
President cannot complete his/her term.
3.
Secretary
– The Secretary will maintain minutes of all board,
special, and membership meetings; be responsible for
all CBSL correspondence and all CBSL division standings; compile agenda for the
upcoming membership meeting.
4.
Treasurer
– The Treasurer will receive all CBSL funds;
maintain an appropriate set of accounting records of all receipts,
disbursements, and fund balances of the CBSL; pay all bills by due date that
are accompanied by receipts and approved by majority vote of the Executive
Board; maintain an inventory of all other CBSL property; report monthly to the
CBSL meeting the status of all current financial matters; submit all accounting
records for audit at the end of each fiscal year (November 1st to
October 31st) or at any time required; insure that CBSL funds are
never loaned for any purpose. The
Treasurer will be bonded for an amount in excess of the largest amount
anticipated to be handled
during the year. If for any reason the Treasurer resigns, the
resignation will not be accepted until all accounts and records have been
audited.
5.
Complex
Director – The Complex
Director will oversee the maintenance of grounds, field equipment, and
groundskeeper(s); direct special
projects improving the current facility; ensure coordination between the City
and CBSL.
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6.
Baseball
Commissioner –
The Baseball Commissioner will coordinate
post-season play; inform the membership of all area tournaments; assist the
Director of Registration in coordinating practice schedules for all divisions;
organize and/or appoint committee
to run annual Collinsville tournament; submit
all baseball protests to the Executive Board to be decided by majority vote.
7.
Softball
Commissioner - The
Softball Commissioner will coordinate post-season play; inform the membership
of all area tournaments; assist the Director of Registration in coordinating
practice schedules for
all divisions; secure league play for high school age girls;
submit all softball protests to the Executive Board to be decided by majority
vote.
8.
Equipment
Manager – The Equipment
Manager is in charge of all equipment (baseballs, softballs, bats, catcher’s
equipment, gloves, bases, uniforms, home plates, pitching rubbers, etc.);
will purchase and inventory all equipment annually; will provide an accurate
projection on anticipated purchases; will appoint individual(s) to assist with
equipment duties; collect equipment for inventory at the
close of the season.
9.
Director
of Registration – The Director of
Registration will be in charge of registration
for all divisions in softball, baseball, and tee ball; will
appoint individual(s) to assist with registration duties; will coordinate all
activities having to do with registration; will direct player registration in
accordance with CBSL rules of registration; record and maintain all
registrations.
A member is defined
as:
1.
A child and his/her
parents or guardians who have made application to play in the CBSL by
completing all the proper registration forms and paid the necessary yearly
registration fees unless granted a hardship waiver by a majority vote of the
Executive Board.
2.
Any volunteer who
has demonstrated support for and has taken an active interest in the
organization may be granted membership by a majority vote of the Executive
Board.
Voting rights are
extended to parents, guardians, and volunteers who are granted membership under
items #1 or #2 above. Votes by proxy
will not be accepted unless approved by a majority vote of the Executive Board.
Membership may be
revoked by:
1.
A letter of
resignation.
2.
Two-thirds vote of
the Executive Board then a two-thirds majority vote of at least ten percent of
the voting membership.
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1.
Sponsorship
Committee –
Under the direction of the Vice-President, the Sponsorship Committee will
actively pursue sponsors for each tem of the CBSL; distribute all awards and
materials such as photos, caps, etc.
2.
Photo
Committee – Under the
direction of the Vice-President, the Photo Committee will oversee the
organization, scheduling, and distribution of individual and team photos.
3.
Award
Committee – Under the
direction of the Vice-President, the Awards Committee will organize the
selection and distribution of team and sponsor awards.
4.
Budget
Committee- Under the
direction of the President, the Budget Committee will present an annual budget
to be approved at a general membership meeting.
5.
6.
Equipment
Committee – Under the
direction of the Equipment Manager, this committee, consisting of at least on
person from each division, will inventory all equipment for their respective
divisions and return inventory sheets to the Equipment Manager showing
equipment needed for the following year.
7.
CBSL
Baseball/Softball and Ground Rules Committee
– Create and update special playing rules that would benefit the CBSL but are
not covered by major league baseball or amateur softball association rules and
set up ground rules of play for each individual diamond.
8.
Nominating
Committee – Appointed
by the President to place into nomination at least one person for each
executive and mediation board position.
9.
Team
Manager –
The Team Manager is appointed by
the Director of Registration and approved by the Executive Board. The Manager is responsible for all team
activities. The Manager’s
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
A.
Appoint coaches who
will instruct each
player and help the team develop baseball/softball skills, as well as the
proper mental attitude.
B.
Appoint a team
coordinator who will handle any necessary administrative details that may be
required by the CBSL.
C.
Attend such
meetings as may be required by the CBSL or, in instances of unavoidable
absence, appoint a team representative who may act for the team when necessary.
D.
Schedule sufficient
practices to assure a continuing improvement in the baseball/softball skills of
each player.
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E.
Make certain
his/her team is on time and ready to play all officially scheduled games.
F.
Make certain that
all administrative requirements of the CBSL are complied with on time and in
complete form.
G.
Make certain all
playing rules and regulations of the CBSL are complied with in every instance.
H.
Make certain
he/she, his/her coaches, players, and parents conduct themselves in the
in the highest standard of sportsmanship.
I.
Make certain that
each tem member and coach take an active part in every project or activity
directed by the CBSL.
J.
Specify
instructions to the team members and coaches about authority of umpires.
K.
Cleanliness of the
field and spectator area is the responsibility of the team manager, players,
and fans. The area must be cleaned after
every game.
L.
Make certain that
no intoxicating beverages are allowed at games and practices.
M.
Make certain no
smoking is allowed on the playing field.
N.
Appoint a team
scorekeeper.
10.
Division
Coordinators – Each
baseball/softball division will have one person appointed by the Director of
Registration and responsible for the following: Act as a direct channel of
communication between the Executive Board and the Team Managers.
A.
General
Rules
1.
Registration for
all players will be held on the date(s) selected by the Director of
Registration and the Executive Board.
Sign-up day(s) should be announced to the membership at least one month
in advance and be fully publicized to the general public.
2.
Each player, prior
to participating in any CBSL game, will be required
to have the written consent of parents or guardians.
3.
All new players are
required to provide verification of age (birth certificate, baptismal
certificate, or other acceptable legal evidence) at the time of registration.
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5.
Under no
circumstances will player registration be accepted over the phone.
6.
Only the Director
of Registration is authorized to register a child for league play. No Manager, Coach, or other board member may
do so without the prior express consent of the Director of Registration.
7.
A player may be
allowed to play up one year age group provided an older brother or sister is on
that team.
8.
The Director
of Registration will establish tam roster limits prior to the start of each
season. In no case
will a team have less than eleven or more than fifteen players. Each team manager will keep the Director of
Registration informed of any changes in roster size so that the waiting list
(if any) may be depleted.
9.
The Manager’s son
or daughter will be placed automatically on their team.
10.
No Manager, coach,
player, or other individual involved with the CBSL may contact any player or
another CBSL organized team regarding transfer to their CBSL organized team.
11.
A returning player
who registers on the registration date(s) or within the 21-day
grace period will have to option to re-sign with last year’s team or be placed
in the division pool. If placed in the
division pool, that player may not be drafted by last year’s
team for that year’s draft only. All new
players who register on the registration date(s) or within the 21 day grace
period will automatically go
in the division pool.
12.
Beginning with
1989, registration will follow the school
year. This will be grandfathered in and
will affect only new members.
B.
Team
Manager Appointments
All
manager appointments will be made at the discretion of the Director of
Registration with Executive Board
majority approval.
Team
Manager selection will be done by the Director of Registration in the following
manner:
1.
First choice –
Last year’s team roster manager
2.
Second choice –
Last year’s team roster coach(es).
3.
Third choice –
Parent whose child is on the team roster.
4.
Director of
Registration’s discretion.
C.
The
Division Player Draft
Goal –
The
overall goal of the draft is to distribute the players in such a way as to
produce teams in each division of near equal abilities. The result should be league games
that are competitive, exciting, and entertaining.
Definitions –
1.
Division Pool –
Pool of unattached players from which managers will draft.
2.
Waiting List –
List of players who signed up
after the 21 day grace period.
3.
Practice Schedule –
A schedule reserving field times and dates, worked out between the managers at
draft time, available for practice for each team.
4.
New Team – A new
team with a new manager and five or less players who were on the same team last
year. A new team may also be started
with just the manager and his/her child, at the discretion of the Director of
Registration.
Draft Procedures
and Rules –
1.
The teams of the
CBSL will be created and refilled by a player draft.
2.
Draft positions
will be assigned in reverse order of last year’s finish. In case of a tie, the Director of
Registration will flip a coin to determine draft order.
A.
Any new teams will
draft first and will be allowed to build up to a strength of five before the
established teams begin drafting. At the
Director of Registration’s discretion,
especially in the tee ball and Atom-1 Division, this section may be waived or
modified.
The following are the general steps
that should be followed by the Director of Registration:
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Step 1
- Following the registration and 21 day grace period,
the Director of Registration will compile the division pool
lists to prepare for the draft. The
names of the players in the pool will be furnished to each manager prior to the
draft.
Step 2 –
The player draft, run by the Director of Registration (or representative) will
be held. All managers or their
representative will be present to draft and set practice schedules. The Director of Registration will draft and
set practice schedules for absent managers.
Step 3 – If all teams do
not reach full roster strength through the draft, the teams will be filled, up
to the 8th game of the season,
from the waiting list for that division.
Step 4 – The players on
the waiting list (one for each division) will be assigned to the teams in the
same order the draft was conducted or to the team with the least players at the
Director of Registration’s discretion. Two players, if possible, and preferably
three, will be on the waiting list before being place on a team so that the
players can be selected by a blind draft.
No manager will be informed by the Director of Registration as to which
team is the next to receive a player to assure that no recruiting will take
place.
Step 5 – After the 8th
game of the season, all registration is closed.
NOTE: Since all situations
cannot be documented, the Director of Registration may override any sections
herein after discussion/approval of the Executive Board.
Special Rules for
Tee Ball Only
1. Special
requests by parents will be honored, if possible, providing team size or team
make-up does not prevent the Director of Registration from doing so.
2.
After all parental
requests are filled,filled;
if possible, the Director of Registration will assign some or all players in
the tee ball pool to the various teams.
This assignment
will take place with the goal to
equalize the teams.
1.
CBSL games will be
played according to the schedule provided by the league.
2.
All baseball games
of the CBSL are to be governed
by the National Baseball Rules as compiled and adopted by
the Commissioner of Baseball, except where such rules are at variance with any
rules of the CBSL.
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3.
Managers may
suspend players for one CBSL game at a time for any of the following reasons:
A.
Failure to
participate in any three consecutive practices, CBSL games or combination of
the two, without good cause.
B.
Insubordination to
a Manager, Coach, or Umpire.
C.
Use of profanity.
D.
Unsportsmanlike
conduct on or off the field while engaged in CBSL activities.
All suspensions
will be immediately reported to the Director of Registration by the team
manager.
4.
An action to
suspend a player for two or more consecutive games must be approved by majority
vote of the Executive Board.
5.
Special Divisional
Rules –
A.
Each division may
propose rules it feels are needed for the betterment of play within that
division.
B.
Those proposed
rules must be submitted in writing to the Executive Board at least ten days
prior to the start of the season.
C.
Any proposed rule
must be approved by the Executive Board before it can be implemented.
D.
Those proposed
divisional rules, which are approved by the Executive Board,
are valid only for the current playing season.
E.
List of special
rules approved from prior year will be supplied to CBSL baseball/softball and
ground rules committee.
6.
Special rules
governing players and teams participating in baseball/softball activities in
addition to CBSL scheduled games and practices –
A.
Any extra games or
practices may not conflict with any CBSL scheduled league or playoff games.
B.
Any extra games or
practices may not conflict with any CBSL scheduled practice unless permission
is granted by the player’s CBSL manager.
C.
Any extra teams
requesting the use of CBSL equipment or fields must consist of players
currently members of the CBSL. Fields to
be used by extra teams must be reserved with the CBSL so as not to conflict
with the CBSL. Requests should be
directed to the Baseball
or Softball Commissioner.
NOTE:
The purpose of this section is to encourage all players desiring to play extra
games to do so, but in absolutely
no way harm or weaken the CBSL.
1.
The CBSL’s
Director of Umpires, under the direction of the President, is a paid position
and is in full charge of, and responsible for, the training and assignment of
all umpires.
2.
Any umpire(s)
assigned by the Director of Umpires shall be in complete charge of the
game. Profane language, harassment, physical
contact, and any other unsportsmanlike
conduct, including unnecessary
delay, by an manager, coach, player, or spectator, is strictly prohibited and
will not be tolerated.
3.
An umpire has the
authority to eject, after proper warning, any manager, coach, player, or
spectator at any time, if, in the umpire’s judgement, such action is warranted
in order to eliminate conduct which the umpire deems offensive, or in any way
interferes with the orderly playing of the game. If the game
is delayed longer than deemed appropriate by the umpire
while waiting for a manager, coach, or spectator to leave the area after being
ejected, the game will be forfeited in favor of the opposing team. An ejected player will remain on the bench
under the supervision of the manager.
4.
In any case,
whether or not ejected, a party interfering with any umpire’s
control of the game, is subject to probation or suspension by a majority vote
of the Executive Board.
5.
Any umpire’s
decision which involves judgement, such as, but not limited to, whether a
batted ball is fair or foul, whether a pitch is a strike or a ball, or whether
a runner is safe or out, is final. No
player, manager, coach, or spectator shall object to any such judgment
decisions.
6.
Any umpire’s
decision which involved an interpretation
of playing rules may be discussed by the manager or coach (only one). No other person will be permitted on the
playing field to discuss such playing rule decisions. The ultimate decision of the umpire(s) is
final, subject only to review pursuant to the rules governing protests.
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1.
General
Membership Meeting – The CBSL will
hold one membership meeting each month as determined by the Executive Board.
A.
Order of Business
for General Membership Meeting will be:
1.
Determination of
Quorum – at least 15 members present.
2.
3.
4.
Reports of
officers, appointed positions, and committees.
5.
Unfinished
business.
6.
New business
(topics list only).
7.
Nominations and
election of officers (when appropriate).
8.
Good of the
organization – Any motions
considered New Business made under this section will be deferred until the next
general membership meeting and placed on the topics list.
9.
Adjournment.
B.
Topic
List
Topics
to be raised at general membership meeting must be presented to the Executive
Board Secretary at least three days prior to the meeting. This will ensure that all matters to be
discussed will be available in advance to all interested members. A topic not appearing on the agenda due to
unforeseen circumstances
that requires immediate action, may be allowed by agreement of the Executive
Board.
2.
Executive
Board Meetings – Meetings held as
needed by order of the Executive Board.
Minutes will be recorded and are to be read at the next membership
meeting.
3.
Special
Meetings - Held as needed
by order of the President.
1.
Elections will be
held at the October membership meeting.
Nominations of officers will be held openly at the August and September
membership meeting.
2.
Nominees will be
elected by secret ballot by the membership present at the October meeting. Those nominees running unopposed will be
elected by voice vote.
Amendments
to the Constitution and By-laws of the CBSL may be proposed at any general
membership, Executive Board, or special meeting. The amendment will be read at two consecutive
general membership meetings and voted on at the second meeting. The Executive Board may render an opinion of
the amendment before the vote. The
amendment will become effective with a 2/3 majority vote of at
least 10 pre cent of the voting membership.
Proxy votes to all amendments to the Constitution and By-laws of the
CBSL will be allowed.
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