18U HOUSE LEAGUE RULES OF PLAY

General

1.   Players will be moved around positions and afforded ample opportunity to try different positions
2.   Absolutely no throwing of helmets or equipment - automatic one-game suspension
3.   Zero tolerance for abuse of umpires
4.   Home team responsible to set out and take back bases
5.   Home team responsible for submitting score online after the game

Specific Rules

1.   Teams must provide a runner for the catcher with two outs (last out will run)
2.   No limits on the number of coach visits to the mound unless there is an obvious attempt at delaying the speed of the game (umpire will use discretion)
3.   Any pitcher that hits 3 batters has to be removed from pitching for that game
4.   Teams will play with 4 outfielders that must start on the grass at the time of the pitch
5.   Players must slide at home plate on ALL close plays
6.   Games start at 6:00pm and 8:15pm, no new inning after 1 hour 45 minutes
7. Metal bats with barrel diameters of 2 5/8 or 2 3/4 or wooden bats are acceptable.
8. All players - maximum 4 innings pitched per game
9. Games are 7 innings (unless curfew comes into effect)
10. Teams must have 8 players present at gametime to count as an official game for the standings.
11. There is a 6-run cap on every inning.   There is no such things as an open inning or unlimited run inning.  If the game is past the time limit and the team that is hitting is down more than 6 runs, the game is over.
12. International tie breaker rule applies in playoff and finals (runner starts at 2nd base)

Last updated - May 3, 2023