Section 32. Forfeits will be allowed a 15 minute extension from the original scheduled start time before a forfeit will be called. Although it is the intent of the League to avoid game forfeits, any team failing to field nine (9) players for a game or canceling a game shall forfeit that game to the opposing team. Late players can be added to the bottom of the lineup if the game was started with the legal number of players in the original lineup. Teams that fail to appear for games with sufficient players will forfeit and be subject to an automatic fine levied against your team. Since there are no exceptions, your house league game times, particularly makeup game times should take into consideration existing travel league commitments. In addition to the forfeiting team paying additional fines are as follows: full umpire fees, 1st offense - $50, 2n offense - $100, 3rd offense - suspension from league (Fines will be taken from your League deposit) Please extend common courtesy to your opponent by notifying them in advance if you are not able to field a team for a scheduled game. Section 33. Post Season Play All teams will play in their house affiliated tournaments. Any team not advancing to their affiliated state tournament will be eligible along with the independent teams for ESBL All County tournament by the league regulation game standings. Updated info will be on the website . Section 34. Warming up the Pitcher Any coach or player can warm up a pitcher between innings and are required to wear a facemask when warming up a pitcher. Special additions by Division age 8u division 46/60: 10 defensive players are allowed. 4 outfielders must be used in outfield positions and no less than 20 ft. from the baseline (left field, left center, right center, right field). Base stealing is not permitted. No leading. All runners can advance a pitched ball crosses the plate. Runners on 3rd base may score on passed balls or overthrows. Balk rule does not apply. No batter may advance to 1st base on a dropped 3rd strike. Infield fly rule not in effect. No head first sliding unless returning to a base. A half inning ends when 3 outs are recorded or 5 runs have scored until the 6th inning. At the start of the 6th inning, revert back to when 3 outs are recorded. 9u & 10u division 46/60: Base stealing is not permitted. No leading. All runners can advance a pitched ball crosses the plate.
Section 32. Forfeits will be allowed a 15 minute extension from the original scheduled start time before a forfeit will be called. Although it is the intent of the League to avoid game forfeits, any team failing to field nine (9) players for a game or canceling a game shall forfeit that game to the opposing team. Late players can be added to the bottom of the lineup if the game was started with the legal number of players in the original lineup. Teams that fail to appear for games with sufficient players will forfeit and be subject to an automatic fine levied against your team. Since there are no exceptions, your house league game times, particularly makeup game times should take into consideration existing travel league commitments. In addition to the forfeiting team paying full umpire fees, additional fines are as follows: 1st offense - $50, 2n offense - $100, 3rd offense - suspension from league (Fines will be taken from your League deposit) Please extend common courtesy to your opponent by notifying them in advance if you are not able to field a team for a scheduled game. Section 33. Post Season Play All teams will play in their house affiliated tournaments. Any team not advancing to their affiliated state tournament will be eligible along with the independent teams for ESBL All County tournament by the league regulation game standings. Updated info will be on the website . Section 34. Warming up the Pitcher Any coach or player can warm up a pitcher between innings and are required to wear a facemask when warming up a pitcher. Special additions by Division age 8u division 46/60: 10 defensive players are allowed. 4 outfielders must be used in outfield positions and no less than 20 ft. from the baseline (left field, left center, right center, right field). Base stealing is not permitted. No leading. All runners can advance a pitched ball crosses the plate. Runners on 3rd base may score on passed balls or overthrows. Balk rule does not apply. No batter may advance to 1st base on a dropped 3rd strike. Infield fly rule not in effect. No head first sliding unless returning to a base. A half inning ends when 3 outs are recorded or 5 runs have scored until the 6th inning. At the start of the 6th inning, revert back to when 3 outs are recorded. 9u & 10u division 46/60: Base stealing is not permitted. No leading. All runners can advance a pitched ball crosses the plate.
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