DUNCANNON AREA GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
BY-LAWS
Updated and revised January 30, 2022
ARTICLE I: NAME
The
name of this organization is the Duncannon Area Girls Softball Association.
Herein, it will be referred to as the Association.
ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Association is to teach
sportsmanship and to promote fellowship among girls in our community, to hold
projects to finance the needs of our players, and to maintain a working
relationship between parents, coaches, and the girls.
ARTICLE III: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. The board of directors
shall consist of no more than 20 members including one coach representative.
From this Board, an executive board will be selected comprising of a president,
vice-president, treasurer and secretary. A board member must be at least age 18
and at least age 21 to be an officer.
B. Members of the general
Board are elected for a three-year period (October to October). Officers of the
executive Board are elected for a one-year term. The officers are elected by a
simple majority of all members present and voting.
C. Election of officers is
held each year at the October meeting of each fiscal year.
D. Meetings will be held at
the discretion of the president and all members will be notified in writing or
by email 10 days prior to the meeting.
E. Special meetings can be
called by the president whenever necessary.
F. The president votes only to break a tie. The
exception to this is that the president may vote in the election of officers.
G. No Board member can hold more than one office
on the board.
H. If a member of the Board
resigns, a new person will be elected by the Board to complete the remaining
term. An officer will be replaced by special election.
I. Coaches may be Board
members and/or executive officers.
J. The by-laws are to be
reviewed by the board each year at its January or February meeting.
K. The board of directors, having had a quorum
and by a two thirds (2/3) vote at a duly constituted meeting shall have the
authority to discipline, suspend, or terminate any member when just cause can
be shown.
ARTICLE IV: BY-LAWS
A. All matters concerning
the policy of the association shall be decided by a vote of the board in quorum
and no motion shall be carried without a majority vote.
B. The association will
follow the playing rules established by the Perry County Girls Fast Pitch
Softball Association executive boards.
C. Changing of By-Laws:
Out of Season: After the last playoff game and before the first
game of the season, a majority vote is needed.
In Season: After the first regular season game starts until the
last playoff game is over, a unanimous vote is needed.
D. Robert’s Rules on
Parliamentary Procedure shall govern all amendments and meetings.
ARTICLE V: OFFICERS AND DUTIES
A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the
Association; call special sessions when necessary; appoint chairpersons for all
committees created by vote of the Association; have general supervision over
all matters pertaining to the Association; act as liaison between parents,
coaches, and umpires, and perform such other duties as may become necessary.
B. The Vice President, in the absence of the President, shall assume
the duties of the office; shall, at all times, aid the President in furthering
the interests of the Association; shall act as coordinator for the concession
stand and team parents.
C. The Secretary shall record and present the minutes of the
meetings; keep a current list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the
Association’s members; attend to all correspondence subject to the approval of
the Board, and promptly present all communications to the Association. It will
become the Secretary’s duty to act as a substitute for the Treasurer whenever
he or she cannot, for any reason, perform his/her duties.
D. The Treasurer shall collect all funds received by the
Association and keep accurate records of the same; pay all bills against the
Association as ordered; shall not disburse any amount above the $25 other than
current expenses without the approval of the Executive Board; shall at such
times as the Board may direct, present all books and papers for auditing; and
present a Treasurer’s report at each meeting.
ARTICLE VI: ATTENDANCE
A. If any member is absent
from three consecutive meetings or five in one year (without good cause), the
board will vote on the continuation of that board member.
B. Coaches or a team
representative must attend all mandatory coach’s meetings.
ARTICLE VII: DUES AND FEES
A. A player registration fee will be determined by the Board, which
must be paid by each girl participating. The fee will be established by the
December meeting. In the case of hardship, the Board will review each item on a
case-by-case basis. [A Volunteer fee of $100 will be charged per family to
cover the costs for covering the concession stand and field preparations for
DAGSA held tournaments, preseason, and opening day festivities. A signup sheet
will be available for parents/guardians/immediate family members for a minimum
of two appearances at DAGSA activities. This will be for, but not limited to,
running for supplies, stocking concession stands, field preparation work, and
our other activities throughout the year. Upon completion of two assignments
the family will be reimbursed the $100 fee. Regular season games do not
count towards this requirement as it is the responsibility of being a member of
the home team. ]
1. Head coaches will not be required to meet these
requirements.
2. Assistant Coaches and Team Parent will count as
one of the two events required.
B. The registration fee is
non-refundable, except where a player has become injured prior to the start of
the season and cannot participate; or not enough teams are available in that
player’s normal age-group. The Board will review each request on a case-by-case
basis. A $25 late fee will be assessed if the registration information is
received after the final registration date.
C. Any and all monies
collected or solicited by coaches or Board Members are to be turned over to the
Association and become property of the Association for the betterment of the
Association.
ARTICLE VIII: AFFILIATION
The Association may affiliate with any area,
state or nationwide amateur program that the Board approves.
ARTICLE VIX: TOURNAMENT PLAY
The Board will, by vote, decide on participation
in any tournament play with any area, state or national body that they may be
affiliated with.
ARTICLE X: COACHES
A. The Board shall
annually approve head coaches of each team. Head coaches must be at least age 18
and shall be responsible to the Board. Application should be submitted each
year by January 31st of the upcoming season.
B. The coaches shall be
responsible for the selection of their teams in accordance with these By-Laws.
C. They shall be
responsible for the welfare and conduct of their players during any team
activity. Coaches shall also be responsible for the conduct of their fans.
D. The coach may have two
(2) assistant coaches. He/she may have one (1) additional scorekeeper/coach if
desired. The Board must approve all assistants.
E. Coaches will keep an
accurate record of his/her players and games. These records must be presented
in the event of a protest. The Coach, when his/her team is the home team, is
also responsible for reporting his/her scores and record to the Board appointed
record keeper.Timeliness of reporting your scores is important. Scores should be reported on the DAGSA
website as well as the Perry County website within 72 hours.
F. The coach will conduct
himself or herself in an adult manner and in such a way that he/she will set an
example for the members of his/her team.
G. All coaches will refrain
from the use of profanity when in the presence of his/her players.
H. Only the head coach may
enter the playing field to question the call of an umpire in a sportsmanlike
manner.
I. All coaches are to
refrain from alcoholic beverages prior to, during and after if in the presence
of his/her players of all games and practices.
J. Each home team coach is
responsible for field preparation, post-game clean-up for each game.
K. All coaches will stay
abreast of all rules and rule changes.
L. Head coaches are
responsible to see that no tobacco products are in use on the field or in
proximity to players during games or practices. There should be no use of any tobacco
products within 25 feet of players.
M. All coaches have the
option of selecting team parents. The coach will designate the team parent
responsibilities.
N. [Head coaches are
responsible to insure that their teams are represented in concessions stands
during appointed times, set by the vice-president or his appointed
representatives. Additionally, the head coach will insure that any and all
procedures set forth by the Board or any of its representatives are adhered to]
O. All coaches, assistant
coaches and team parents are required to have background checks. Anyone helping with the team on the field or
in the dugout must have background checks on file with DAGSA.
ARTICLE XI: EQUIPMENT
A. The Association
will furnish equipment, including balls.
B. It will be the
responsibility of the coach to account for all equipment charged to him/her.
C. The coach is responsible
to report to the equipment manager the condition of his/her equipment and the
necessary repairs or replacements needed by the date set by the manager.
D. All equipment must be
returned by the 1st Sunday in November of current season.
ARTICLE XII: TEAMS (excluding all-stars)
A. All team rosters will
consist of girls only.
B. All girls whose principle place of residence is a Duncannon
address, a New Buffalo Address, a New Bloomfield address, or Dauphin County
address within the Susquenita School District will be
deemed eligible to participate.
C. The Association will allow girls to participate who
live in other communities, if that community does not offer the age bracket or
type of softball. In order to participate the player must have a written
statement from their home association indicating that they are permitted to play
in Duncannon and the reason they are appealing for entry into Duncannon’s
Association.
- In the case where another association has sanctioned a girl from
another community and she asks for permission to participate in Duncannon, the
Association will review and consider each case on a case-by-case basis.
D. The daughter(s) of the Head Coach will be put
on that team automatically.
E. Girls residing within
the same household shall be placed automatically on the same team.
F. The Board will consider special requests.
The parents should make the request in writing or by attending a designated
Board meeting and stating the requests and reason for the request. Carpooling
will not be considered as a special request.
G. In the event of injury, the parent’s
insurance is primary and the Association’s insurance is secondary.
H. Players participating in
league or tournament games will play according to current league minimum
playing time as specified by Perry County Girls Fastpitch Softball
Association By-Laws.
I. A late fee of $25 will
be assessed if registration is received after the final registration date. The
only exception being girls who have moved into the area after this date.
J. Late sign-ups will be
assigned to the next team due to receive a player in the draft. No
sign-ups/registrations will be received after one week prior to the draft date
set by the board.
K. A coach may elect to pull girls from a lower
division in the event that members of his/her team are unavailable to
participate. The coach may only call up a number equal to the amount of girls
to get his player compliment to 10. No call up from a lower division may start
ahead of a player already on that team’s roster.
L. Selection of players will be by draft, as
described in Article XIII.
M. No coach will replace or
trade present team members.
N. Any coach who knowingly and willingly allows
an ineligible player to play will automatically forfeit all winning games said
player has played in.
O. If a player quits her team, she must return
to the same team when signing up the following season.
P. Allowance of girls to be moved from one team
to another on a case-by-case basis.
Q. All first time players must go into the draft
unless his/her parent is the head coach or if a sibling is currently on a team
in that age category.
R. Assistant coaches and scorekeepers of record
must serve with a team for two (2) seasons for his/her child to automatically
go to that team. These two (2) years must be prior to the child being eligible
to play in that age division.
S. If a player wishes to re-enter the draft the
following year, the player must submit in writing this request. The request
must detail the reasons for the request. The requestor may be required to be
present at a board meeting to discuss the request. The Board will determine
whether the reasons are acceptable on a case-by-case basis.
T. In the event that a player misses two (2)
consecutive practices and/or games the minimum playing rule may be waived at
the discretion of the coach for the following game. In the event of sickness,
the above shall NOT apply. The opposing coach shall be notified prior to the
game.
U. If a player, for any reason, does not play
her required six (6) defensive outs and bat at least once, the player must play
the entire next game.
V. All substitute players must be registered
within USA Softball and insured by USA Softball or equivalent
softball organization. Same day player DAGSA registrations will only be
accepted if a player can present her USA Softball or equivalent softball organization
insurance card.
ARTICLE XIII: DRAFT
A.
The order of the draft will be reverse order of finish from the previous year.
If teams have the same record, the first tiebreaker will be head-to-head record
to determine the order. If the teams are still tied after head-to-head records
are considered, the order will be determined by a coin flip.
B.
If a team or teams needs additional picks to get their roster in accordance
with other teams, those picks will occur after the first (1st) round
and before the second (2nd) round. Example _ Teams A& B
need 5 picks and the other teams only need 4 picks to attain the stated roster
size as set by the Board. Teams A& B will pick 1 additional player
after the 1st round. This continues until all teams have the
same number of players. The draft then proceeds as described in A. above.
C. In the event that a team is added to an age
group, the draft order will have the each team drafting in the first round and
then the new team will pick until it reaches the lowest number of players in
the age group. The draft will then proceed to Step B.
D. If sisters or players living in the same
household are entered in the draft, these will count as
two (2) picks and the team will forfeit
their next draft selection.
E. Players will NOT become automatic picks based
on transportation requirements. The Board will consider written requests
presented by the end of sign-ups.
F. If a player does not register in a given
year, and that player registers the following year and the player does not move
up to a new age bracket, that player will return to the team they last played
on.
G. If a head coach has a child
assigned to their team, this will count as the third round pick or the last
pick of the total picks is less than 2.
ARTICLE XIV: SCHEDULES
A. The amount of teams in
each division and the number of players on each team will be governed by the
player registration.
B. Based on the total girls
registered, the Board will determine the roster size for each team.
C. If one or more teams
need to be disbanded, the following criterion will be used:
1. Team with a coach
opening.
2.
The coach with the least amount of seniority in the Association. This seniority
will be defined as tenure as a head coach and/or years serving as a Board
member of the association.
3.
The team(s) with the least number of registered returning players will be
disbanded. If two or more teams have the same number of registered returning
players, the team with the worst record from the previous season will be
disbanded. If two or more teams are tied the tie will be broken first by
head-to-head records. If the tie is not broken through head-to-head, a coin
flip will determine the team to be disbanded.
D. Player draft will take place following the
registration on a date established by the Board. The Board will notify the
coaches of said date at least ONE (1) week prior to the draft.
E. Season will open on the date set by the
Board.
1. If
a home game is scheduled prior to DAGSA opening day-a limited concession may be
available. .
F. Games will be played on
fields designated by the Board.
G. Postponed games will be
scheduled following the Corresponding Association By-Laws.
ARTICLE XV: ALL-STARS
A. Upon Board approval, the
coach with the best record that year will be appointed to coach each of the
following age groups: 8 & Under, 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14&
Under, 16 & Under and 18 &Under. In the event that
the coach with the best record decides not to coach then the coach with the
next best record will be appointed, and so forth until a coach is found.
B. All girls must play
within their respective age group unless they are not selected for that group.
Then they may play for any group they qualify for.
C. If a player selected for All-Stars remains on the bench for an
entire game, that player must start the next game and be afforded play for six
defensive outs.
D. The coach will have discretion to the selections, but should
seek input from the other coaches; additionally the coach should set at least a
single date for try-outs to determine those who are interested and qualified to
participate.
E. The Board
will determine as to whether a team will be fielded in any of the above detailed
age brackets. The Board will do this determination with coach input to the
feasibility of fielding a competitive team. This determination should occur
prior to May 31. In the event that a team is not fielded, it will be determined
whether to extend the season for players who are interested. DAGSA will provide
limited available funding and support for only 1 team per age group.
F.
If a coach would like to put together an additional All-Star team (second one
in an age-group or travel team), DAGSA will allow that coach, on their own, to
self-support the team through fundraisers to cover all expenses. DAGSA will not
be responsible for equipment or any expenses that will be incurred by the
additional All-Star team.
G.
All Star Teams will have no more than 12 players and 2 alternates. All-Star
teams will consist of selected DAGSA players only. The only exception being,
that not enough DAGSA players try-out for a specific age group to field a full
team. At that time, the coaches may select a player from outside of the DAGSA
organization. Coaches may also substitute missing players from outside of the
DAGSA organization, provided all DAGSA players have first play for the game.
DAGSA will fund only 2 All-Star tournaments.
I. DAGSA funding of
All-Star teams will be based on availability of funds.
ARTICLE XVI: DISSOLVEMENT OF ASSOCIATION
In the event that the Association is dissolved,
any monies remaining after all financial obligations have been paid in its
various accounts shall be donated to another non-profit organization that will
be decided by Board. No remaining monies may be distributed to any member,
player, coach or Board member in the Association.
ARTICLE XVII: BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR COACHES
A. All coaches, assistant coaches, team parents and board members
will be required to have valid background checks from
DHS Childline and PA State Police per state law (currently must be
renewed every 5 years)
1. Coaches must submit upon request to coach.
2. Assistant coaches and team parents must submit prior to the first
practice
3. Board members must submit upon request to be on the Board.
B. If an applicant is
determined to be listed on DHS’s Childline registry, that applicant
will be disqualified from serving DAGSA in any capacity.
C. Except as provided in
paragraph D, if an applicant is determined to have been convicted of any crime
of violence, crime involving theft of property, or crime under the Pennsylvania
Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, that applicant will be
disqualified from serving DAGSA in any capacity. In addition, if an applicant
is determined to have been convicted of driving under the influence, that
applicant will be disqualified from serving DAGSA in any capacity. The DAGSA
Board of Directors reserves the right to add crimes to this disqualification
list without notice to applicants.
D. The DAGSA Board of
Directors may determine that an applicant who has been convicted of a crime is
sufficiently rehabilitated and allow such applicant to serve as a coach with supervisory
authority. The DAGSA Board of Directors may exercise this authority in regard
to the following crimes: Driving under the influence; possession offenses under
the Pennsylvania Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act; and
nonviolent property offenses under Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues Title 18.
E. A “coach with
supervisory authority” is defined as a head coach or assistant coach in whom
team members’ health and safety will be entrusted. No team will participate in
a practice or game unless at least one coach with supervisory authority is
present. Each head coach is required to be a coach with supervisory authority.
Each team shall be required to have at least two coaches with supervisory
authority.
F. The DAGSA Board of
Directors may develop further guidelines and policies to implement this policy.
ARTICLE XVIII: DRUGS
A. The Association
will have a zero tolerance regarding drugs.
B. Parents should not send drugs, even over the counter
medications with their daughters to practices, games or Association events.
This will include vitamins, aspirin, ibuprophen,
etc.
C. The only exception to this policy is inhalers for
Asthma.
D. Coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers or anyone associated
with the Association will NOT Administer any type of medication to any of the
players.
E. In the case of medication needing to be administered it must be
by the parent or by qualified medical personnel.
F. In the event that a player is caught in possession of any
drugs, the player will be suspended from further participation in the
Association until a hearing can be held with the player, her parents, and at
least 5 Board Members of which at least 1 of the Board Members must be an
officer.
G. In the event that a
player is caught giving any drugs to another player, and those drugs are
suspicious in nature and cannot be readily identified, the proper authorities
will be notified, in addition to suspension under Item F above.
H. In the event that a
player appears for a game, practice or other Association event and is believed
to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the parents will be notified
immediately and the player will not be permitted to participate in those events
and will not be permitted to leave the premises until a parent or guardian
arrives to pick up the player. At least 2 coaches, assistant coaches who are
participating in the event must be in agreement as to the player in question.
Article XIX-CONDUCT CONCERNS
A. Should any player, coach or fan display conduct in violation of the code of conduct or raise concern of others, board members do have the authority to remove an individual from a game for misconduct.
B. Should a parent have a concern about the conduct of a player or coach, it should immediately be brought to the attention of a board member so that the Board can address it.
PERRY
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I.
A. The name of this organization is the Perry County Girl’s Fastpitch Softball Association. ”Previously known as the Perry County Girl’s Softball Association” “Previously the West Perry Girl’s Softball Association. (March 2001, Dec 2003)
ARTICLE II.
A. The aims of the Association are to teach sportsmanship and to promote fellowship among the girls in our community; and to maintain a working relationship between parents, coaches and the girls.
ARTICLE III.
A. There shall be a Board of Directors consisting of a President, a Vice-
President, a Secretary-Treasurer, and a representative coach from each Association.
(1) If less than the number of officers are elected at the March meeting of each year, it is agreed that those officer(s) elected will have the duty of conducting the business of the Association until such time that all officers are filled.
B. The election of Association officers shall be held at the March meeting of each year.
C. Meetings will be held at the most convenient day of the month for conducting Association business.
(1) The meeting months will be –January, February ,March, April, May, July, October, November.
D. Special meetings may be called by the President whenever necessary.
E. The President votes only to break a tie vote. The exception to this that the President may vote in the election of officers.
F. No member may hold more than one office on the board.
G. Any office vacated for any reason before the general election will be filled by a special election.
H. The officers and their duties:
(1) President: Shall preside at the meetings of the Association; call special sessions when necessary; appoint chairpersons for all committees created by vote of the Association; have general supervision over all matters pertaining to the Association and to perform such other duties as may become necessary.
(2) Vice-President: In the absence of the President, shall assume the duties of that office; shall at all times aid the President in furthering the interests of the Association.
(3) Secretary-Treasurer: Shall record and present the minutes of the meetings; shall keep a current list of names, addresses and phone numbers of the Association members; shall attend to all correspondence subject to the approval of the Board and to promptly present all communications to the Association; shall collect all funds received by the Association and keep accurate records of the same; to pay all bills against the Association as ordered; shall not disburse any amount without it approval of the Board; shall at such times, as the Board may direct, present all books and papers for auditing; shall present a treasurer’s report at each meeting.
ARTICLE IV.
A. Amendments may be made by 2/3 vote of those present and voting.
B. Roberts Rule (on parliamentary procedure) shall govern all amendments and meetings.
C. A simple majority of those voting will carry a motion.
ARTICLE V. RULES
A. TEAMS WILL BE DIVIDED INTO FIVE AGE GROUPS:
(1) 8U-girls younger than, but not older than 8 as of January 1 of that same year.
(2) 10U-girls younger than, but no older than 10 as of January 1 of that same year.
(3) 12U-girls younger than, but no older than 12 as of January 1 of that same year.
(4) 14U-girls younger than, but no older than 14 as of January 1 of that same year.
(5) 18U-girls younger than, but no older than 18 as of January 1 of that same year.
B. All games will be governed by USA rules.
C. Whatever Organization a player starts with, she will have to stay with that organization. Any girl that wants to change organizations must be brought before the League Association in a timely manner before the first game is played. Player wishing to change organizations needs written permission from the past organization, if there is a conflict to leave the past organization both parties will be required in writing handed to or mailed to the president of the league. Why player wants to leave and why the past organization does not want them to leave. To eliminate the erosion of players going to other organizations the league will require a roster from each team of each organization. Players that are not from the town they are playing for, the league will need an explanation on the circumstance of playing in a location other than their own. Players that can prove to the league that there was no age bracket offered from their residing area will, at the digression of the league, allow the player to stay outside their residency. It is not the wish of the league to keep moving players back and forth. If a player plays outside their area for just cause, player should have the option of staying with the new organization or moving back to their residing organization at the time of registration. Moving to a new residency is a justified move.
D. SPECIAL RULES FOR JUNIORS AND SENIOR TEAMS
(1) Four (4) runs per inning except the 7th or last inning, 18U &14U
a. Three (3) runs per inning except the 6th or last inning,12U,
b. Three (3) runs per innings except the 6th or last innings, 10U
c. Three (3) runs per inning except the 5th or last inning, 8U
(2) Mercy Rule: For 10u and 12u, after completing 4 innings, the differential or margin, becomes 12 runs, the game is officially over and complete. No matter if you are home or away.
(3) Mercy Rule: For 14u and 18u, after completing 4 innings, the differential or margin, becomes 15 runs, the game is officially over and complete. No matter if you are home or away.
(4) USA Step Back Rule (Pitching) in effect
(5) Infield fly rule is in effect, except for 8U and 10U.
(6) The Bat Around will be used for all ages, every girl must play 2 complete innings
(7) All girls must be played by the end of the 7th inning. Exception 12U & 10U where it will be the end of 6th inning, 8U where it will be the end of the 5th inning. Exception to this rule is a shortened game or disciplinary action. Disciplining coach must inform other coach and umpire that the player is not playing or restricted playing due to Disciplinary action.
(8) Team may pitch one pitcher a total of only 5 innings , All of inning, or part of the inning will count as an inning, 18U, 14U and 12U. Unlimited for 10U.
(9) Game Ball is 12” diameter with a .47 core. 18U and 14U pitching distance will be 43’. 12U game ball is 12” diameter with a .47 core and pitching distance will be 40’. 10U, 11” ball diameter with a .47 core. Pitching distance 35’. 8U game ball is 11” incrediball and pitching distance is 35’.
(8) Bat Around Rule must be used by all age groups.
During the Bat Around, the order includes all players and
remains the same whether the player is on or off the field. Any player leaving due to injury, or work, etc, no out penalty. Players coming after start of game and coaches using the Bat Around may add players at end of the batting order. If using bat around, and you fall to 8 players, or you start with 8 players, there is no penalty out.
(8u) only, if using Bat Around, and fall to 7 players, or you start with 7 players, there is no out penalty.
(9) Rescheduled games; Legal rescheduled games due to rain or school functions.
Home team must give visiting team 3 dates for make-up. If no date is agreed
upon within 1 week of cancellation, the League will schedule the game
(10)Whatever roster a player is registered on, that is their first commitment, if a
Player plays up, coach is required to show they played in 50% of the games on
The younger or rostered team, to be eligible for playoffs.
(11)Rosters will turned in to Brant Zellers before their first game, To be posted on the
League web site, Penalty Teams will forfeit.
Teams in Tournaments and Playoffs will turn in roster to Tournament Director, before they play, if bringing up younger player, or in the case of lateral players (8u, and 10u only), players must appear on Tournament or Playoff roster. League Rules apply.
(12)18U, 14U, and 12U, no cross over players, unless shown on roster, that the USA age is less the roster they appear on, they could play for the older age team. Exp:18u roster, an USA age 14 or below, could play for other 18u teams, if needed. 10u can use 9 year olds and younger from their organization or some other. They may only pick up these players, if their player number falls to 10 or below. At that point they may pick up the needed 9 year olds or younger. If in the case that the teams regular girls show up after the game starts, the pickups, and the late girls can both finish that game.
8u can use 7 year olds and younger from their organization or some other, they may only pick up these players if there number falls to 9 or below. At that point they may pick up the needed 7 year olds or younger. If in the case that the teams regular girls show up after the game starts, the pickups, and the late girls both finish that game.
(13) **There are no restrictions on bats, but the umpire, Tournament Director, League
official, can disqualifier a bat, that is juiced up, or may harmful to the defense.
**Playoffs, and Tournaments: If the game is tie after regulation continue, play the
“International Tie Breaker Rule”, will be in place. Last out player is placed on 2nd base, and continue to play out entire inning, Opponent does the same.
**No spectators behind Backstop
**Courtesy Runners can be used for the Pitcher or Catcher; No matter how many outs. The courtesy runner will be the last out.
**Tournaments, if rained out, The Tournament Director, will not extend the Tournament past the weekend scheduled, (Team Placement if Tournament is not completed), Tournament Director will use the following criteria:
a. Record
b. Head to Head(if remaining teams have played each other)
c. Runs Against
d. Runs Scored
e. Run Differential
f. Coin Flip
**Playoffs, when rained out; rain dates will be the Following Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
(14) 8u Special Rules
Pitching machine will be used for the 2021 season
No Coach Pitching
Speed of Machine approximately 30/mph, and 35’from home plate
Mechanical or electric machines are permitted
A maximum of 5 pitches constitutes an at bat
The last pitch from machine must be hittable
If not hittable batter gets another pitch
At bat cannot end on a foul ball
No foul outs
T’s are not permitted
All players should be placed in the batting order
3 outs or 3 runs each inning
Last or 5th inning will be 5 run limit
Jugs Softies Balls are preferred, or incrediballs can be used
No stealing, No runner can leave base until ball passes home plate
No infield fly
No balls or strikes called
Time limit, 60 minutes into game, finish that inning plus the 5 run inning, unless in the 5th
No awarder base for an overthrow
A batted ball to the outfield, on the ground or in the air, will be maximum2 bases
Outfielders should be in outfield grass
A date will be set, for all machines to be calibrated
Hit ball to the outfield, batter gets maximum of 2 bases, if batter, or runner does not stop, if they stop before the maximum of 2 bases, they do not advance any further.
A batted ball hits the pitching machine, it is a live ball.
(15) 10U Special Rule
No walks
*Pitched ball by player (Pitcher), rolling on the ground, not awarded first base
No dropped 3rd strike
**With baserunner (Runner 1) on second base and (Runner 2) on first base, both runners may steal on the same pitched ball after the ball crosses home plate as long as neither runner leaves the bases early, Effect: if either runner violates the rule. Offending runner is out and other runner must return to the last base occupied prior to the pitch.
**Catcher overthrow, all runners may advance 1 base except home
No infield Fly
No stealing home
Home must be forced or batted ball
Can’t steal until ball passes home plate
No stealing while coach is pitching
Bunting is allowed
*Bunting is not allowed when coach is pitching
USA Pitching
**No 10u Player shall be called for any pitch she throws as being illegal at any time
**On an infielder overthrow, play continues until the ball is in the procession of the Pitcher/infielder
The 6th or final inning will the unlimited inning
Pitcher can throw to batter until 4 balls in count. Coach or assigned
Adult will pitch till batter bats ball, or is out, Batter retains
count when coach comes in. Coach pitches maximum of 5
pitches. When coach pitches, any pitch that is delivered by the coach and entire ball is above head high, will be called no pitch and will count against the 5 pitch total of pitches allowed.
Any action that occurs after the no pitch call by the umpires will be null and void
**Coach must start with both feet in contact of the pitcher rubber, in delivering a pitch, just like 10u pitcher
**Illegal Pitch, by coach, a ball is called on the batter, runners do not advance a base
The pitches from the coach must be flat pitches.
When a coach is pitching the Pitcher must have 1 foot in contact with Pitcher circle. Defensive catch by coach when Pitching is a dead ball hit. Incidental contact by ball hitting coach while Pitching is a live ball. The at bat must not end on a foul ball.
“No slap bunting during coach pitch-it is permitted during kid pitch”
“While coaches are pitching to the batters”, batters must take a full aggressive swing in order to complete their swings at the balls delivered by the coaches, while coach is in the pitchers circle and delivering a legal pitch to the batter. All attempts to hit the ball that the coach delivers to the batter, that are not in the prescribed format, will be a dead ball strike and all base runners will return to the bases they occupied prior to the pitch, If it is the third strike on the batter, a strikeout shall be recorded in the scorebook.”
Last or 6th inning is unlimited
(16) Time Limit
All age groups, 75 minutes after start of game, teams will finish the inning they are in, plus one additional unlimited inning. If the
Game is tie, teams will play an additional inning, If conditions
Permit. If game is still tie, the game ends in a tie. The only
Exception to this rule is where games are played on Fields that
Have lights, and have an additional game following the first.
The game will end a tie after the first unlimited inning.
Injury, equipment failure, or circumstances that would shorten
The 75 minutes, will be added on
the 75 minutes. Due to Safety for the players, the lights on fields with Lights
will be turned on as needed and agreed upon by both coaches prior to the start
of the game. If coaches can not agree, use of the
lights will be at the Umpire’s discretion. No International Tie Breaker Rule
will used in Regular Season League play.
Because this being such an important rule,
this will be discussed with both opposing coaches, and umpire in pre-game.
Perry County Girls Fastpitch Softball Association
By-Law Additions 2022
D. SPECIAL
RULES FOR JUNIORS AND SENIOR TEAMS
(15) 10U Special Rule
“No slap
hitting/slap bunting during coach pitch-it is permitted during kid pitch”
“While coaches are pitching to the batters”, batters must take a full
aggressive swing in order to complete their swings at the balls delivered by
the coaches,
While coach is in the pitchers circle and delivering a legal pitch to the
batter. All
attempts to hit the ball that the coach delivers to the batter, that are not in
the prescribed format, will be a dead ball strike and all base runners will
return to the bases they occupied prior to the pitch, If it is the third strike
on the batter, a strikeout shall be recorded in the scorebook.
Slap hitting
to be removed
To Read:
D. SPECIAL
RULES FOR JUNIORS AND SENIOR TEAMS
(15) 10u Special Rule
“No slap
bunting during coach pitch-it is permitted during kid pitch”
“While
coaches are pitching to the batters”, batters must take a full aggressive swing
I order to complete their swings at the balls delivered by the coaches,
While coach
is in the pitchers circle and delivering to the batter, that are not in the
prescribed format, will be a dead ball strike and all base runners will return
to the bases they occupied prior to the pitch, if it is the third strike on the
batter, a strikeout shall be recorded in the scorebook.”
10u, last or
6th inning is unlimited