2008 OMGS RULES
(revised 3/10/08)
Coaches are required to read the ASA
rule book which OMGS will provide for you and the OMGS rules for their
particular age group. The ASA rule book will govern OMGS games. Only OMGS
rules will take precedence over ASA rules.
GENERAL OMGS
RULES:
1)
Game time is forfeit time.
2)
There will be ten defensive
players.
3)
No player can sit out for two
(2) consecutive innings. If there is an uneven number of innings
played, the girl(s) who sat out the last inning will start the next game.
Players who are sitting out MUST be reported to the umpire each inning.
4)
There is open substitution.
5)
Teams must bat all team members
present.
6)
There must be eight girls present
to begin the game (with the exception of 6 & Under). If a team plays the
game with eight players, an automatic out will be taken for the ninth batter
only and not for the missing tenth batter. If a team plays the game with
nine players, there is no automatic out.
7)
If a player gets injured or sick
during a game and is taken out and cannot bat, coaches must inform the
umpire. If the team still has nine players without her, then no penalty
will be given for her missed at-bats, however, she will not be allowed to
re-join the game. The team must have eight players to finish the game
without her or will be required to forfeit.
8)
Players may be added to the end of
the line up if they arrive after the game has started, but it must be
reported to the official Scorekeeper and Umpire or will be considered
batting out of order.
9)
Players put on the line up must
arrive prior to their turn at bat or an out will be taken for that batter
each time her name comes up on the official scorebook to bat, until she
arrives.
10)
The offensive and defensive teams
will trade positions upon three outs by the defensive team or seven
runs (12& Under, 14 & Under, 18 & Under), four runs (10 &
Under), and five runs (8 & Under) by the offensive team.
11)
Line ups must be turned into the
official Scorekeeper 10 minutes prior to game time, even if the previous
game is running late.
12)
Coaches must meet the umpire at
the plate five minutes prior to game time, or as soon as the previous game
is over in the case that games are running late.
13)
A player must attend 75% of her
games to be eligible for All-Stars. 6 & Under T-Ball league players are not
eligible to play All-Stars.
14)
A coach, player or spectator will
not direct a derogatory or abusive remark (including foul language) to
another coach, player, spectator or umpire. Actions of this kind will cause
the suspension of a coach or player, the ejection of a spectator from the
park and/or forfeiture of game if necessary.
15)
Positive chants and cheers are
encouraged and acceptable. It is not, however, acceptable to chant
derogatory chants at the opposing team and especially the pitcher.
16)
The home team will be the
first team listed on the schedule, take the dugout on the third base line,
and bat last. They are also responsible to maintain the official scorebook
and to have the field chalked at least five minutes before game time. After
each game, the home team coaches have 24 hours to report their game scores
to the Info Line: 302-0591 or email info@omgsoftball.org. Please
state the date, time and score of your game, your age group and the head
coaches name.
17)
If a player misses three or more
consecutive required practices without good reason, the coach will be
allowed to bench the player for one full game with the Board’s approval. If
she continues to miss practices, this should also be brought to the Board’s
attention.
18)
No team will be permitted to warm
up in the infield prior to the game. Teams may warm up in foul territory
only.
6 & UNDER (T-BALL) SPECIAL LEAGUE RULES:
1)
Girls allowed to play in this age
group must be three (3) years old through six (6) years old prior to January
1, 2008.
2)
The eleven inch ball will
be used. Game length will be 60 minutes or three innings.
3)
Bases will be at 55 feet.
4)
Games will start at game time
regardless of how many girls are there for each team. No score will be
kept.
5)
The offensive and defensive teams
will trade positions after the offensive team’s entire lineup has batted.
Players may advance one base on a ball hit, the last batter and base runners
will run until all have crossed home plate.
6)
All players will play defense
each inning. For safety reasons, all players MUST start positioned
behind the 35 foot arch line until after the batter has hit the ball.
7)
A coach will place the ball on the
tee for each batter and each batter will be allowed three (3) swings off the
tee. There is no coach pitch or walks allowed.
8)
Only three (3) coaches will be
allowed on the field.
8 & UNDER
SPECIAL LEAGUE RULES:
1) A girl cannot play down an age
classification. Girls allowed in this age group must be eight (8) years old
or younger prior to January 1, 2008.
2) The eleven inch ball will be
used. Game length will be 60 minutes.
3) The pitchers plate will be at 35
feet, bases will be at 55 feet.
4) The offensive and defensive teams
will trade positions upon three outs by the defensive team or five
runs by the offensive team.
5) All players will play defense each
inning. Six players will be in the infield, the remaining players will
play outfield. The infield is defined as the area on the diamond inside the
baselines. For safety reasons, all players MUST start positioned behind
the 35 foot arch line until after the batter has hit the ball. The
outfield arch for defensive player placement purposes will be on the grass
part of the diamond. Umpires judgment will be used regarding whether the
ball is in the infield or outfield for base running and time out situations.
6) One defensive coach will be
allowed on the field (in the outfield) for instructional purposes only.
Defensive coaches are encouraged to stay off the field during the second
half of the season or if they are asked to at any time by the Board. If the
coach intentionally touches the ball while it is in play, or causes a
defensive player to move by physical contact, the batter-runner will be
awarded the base plus one. If this happens again, the coach must leave the
field.
7) A coach will pitch the ball
(underhand) to their own team. The pitchers must remain in contact with the
pitchers plate while pitching.
8) If the pitcher/coach intentionally
interferes with a batted ball or a play, the batter-runner will be called
out and all runners will return to the base occupied at the time of the
pitch. If this happens again the coach must leave the field. If the ball
hits the pitcher/coach while they are getting out of the way, the ball is
live and playable.
9) The pitcher/coach may only talk to
the batters or runners between pitches. (No live ball coaching from the
mound.)
10) The pitcher/coach or base coach may
not physically help the runners to stop or go. Runners who are contacted in
this manner will be called out.
11) A batter will receive five pitches.
Five un-hit pitches or three strikes will constitute an out. A foul ball on
the third strike or fifth pitch will not be an out. If a batter after
fouling off pitches lets a pitch go by, then the batter will be out. The
dropped third strike rule will be eliminated. Walks are not allowed.
9)
Batters may advance one base on a
ball hit in fair territory in the infield. That batter and any additional
base runners may also advance one additional base on any defensive play
(such as a throw or running to protect a base) or misplayed ball at the
runner’s own risk. After the first defensive play and subsequent advance,
runners may not advance further until the next hit ball even if another
defensive play or misplayed ball is made. A two base advance will be the
maximum bases allowed on a ball that stops or is stopped in the infield,
overthrow or not.
10)
Runners may advance to home base
on only plays occurring from a hit ball.
11)
Players may advance at their own
risk on any ball batted into the outfield until a defender in the infield
who then controls the ball and requests a time out. The ball then becomes
dead and the runner or runners are stopped at the base they are going to.
Players who must return to a specific base will do so after time is given.
If a play is made on a runner after the ball has been returned to the
infield and the ball is misplayed, the runner is allowed one base. Only one
overthrow/misplayed ball per batted ball allowed.
12)
Stealing is not allowed. Runners
may not advance on a wild pitch, passed ball, or throw back to the pitcher.
13)
The infield fly rule will be
eliminated.
10 & UNDER
SPECIAL LEAGUE RULES:
1)
A girl cannot play up or down in
this age classification. Girls allowed in this group must be nine (9) or
ten (10) years old prior to January 1, 2008.
2)
The eleven inch ball will
be used. Game length will be 60 minutes.
3)
The pitchers plate will be at
35 feet, bases will be at 60 feet.
4)
The offensive and defensive teams
will trade positions upon three outs by the defensive team or seven
runs by the offensive team.
5)
The outfield defensive arch must
be a minimum of ten (10) feet behind the baseline.
6)
Runners, no matter how many are on
base, may advance only one base on an overthrow or passed ball with the
chance of being put out. Only one overthrow will be allowed per pitched
ball.
7)
Walks are not allowed. If a
batter receives four balls, the coach will then come in and resume the
count. A coach will pitch the ball (underhand) to their own team. The coach
must remain in contact with pitchers plate while pitching. If there aren’t
any strikes on the batter, then the coach will only have three pitches. If
the count consists of one strike, then the coach will only have two
pitches. If the count consists of two strikes, then the coach will only
have one pitch. Three strikes or un-hit pitches will constitute an out. A
foul ball on the third strike or last pitch will not be an out. If a batter
after fouling off pitches lets a pitch go by, then the batter will be out.
8)
If the pitcher/coach intentionally
interferes with a batted ball or a play, the batter-runner will be called
out and all runners will return to the base occupied at the time of the
pitch. If this happens again the coach must leave the field. If the ball
hit’s the pitcher/coach while they are getting out of the way, the ball is
live and playable.
9)
The pitcher/coach may only talk to
the batters or runners between pitches. (No live ball coaching from the
mound.)
10)
The pitcher/coach or base coach
may not physically help the runners to stop or go. Runners who are
contacted in this manner will be called out.
11)
The dropped third strike rule
will be eliminated.
12)
Stealing 2nd and 3rd
base is allowed after the ball leaves the pitchers hand. Only one stolen
base per runner per pitch. Runners may not steal home.
13)
Runners may advance to home base
on only plays occurring from a hit ball.
14)
HIT BATTER RULE: If the pitcher
hits two batters in the same inning, the pitcher will be warned. If the
pitcher hits three batters in the same inning, it will be up to the coach’s
discretion whether to leave the pitcher in or not. After four hit batters
in the same inning, the pitcher must be removed from the pitching position
for the inning. The removed pitcher will be allowed to return to the
pitching position in the next inning.
12 & UNDER
SPECIAL LEAGUE RULES:
1)
A girl cannot play up or down an
age classification. Girls allowed in this age group must be eleven (11) or
twelve (12) years old prior to January 1, 2008.
2)
The twelve inch ball will
be used. Game length will be 60 minutes.
3)
The pitchers plate will be at
40 feet, bases will be at 60 feet.
4)
The offensive and defensive teams
will trade positions upon three outs by the defensive team or seven
runs by the offensive team.
5)
The outfield defensive arch must
be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet behind the baseline.
6)
Runners, no matter how many are on
base, may advance only one base on an overthrow with the chance of being put
out. Only one overthrow will be allowed per pitched ball.
7)
The dropped third strike rule
applies.
8)
Stealing is allowed after the ball
leaves the pitcher’s hand. Only one stolen base per runner per pitch.
9)
HIT BATTER RULE: If the pitcher
hits two batters in the same inning, the pitcher will be warned. If the
pitcher hits three batters in the same inning, it will be up to the coach’s
discretion whether to leave the pitcher in or not. After four hit batters
in the same inning, the pitcher must be removed from the pitching position
for the inning. The removed pitcher will be allowed to return to the
pitching position in the next inning.
14 & UNDER
SPECIAL LEAGUE RULES:
1)
A girl cannot play down an age
classification. No girls will be allowed to play in this age group if she
turns fifteen (15) years old prior to January 1, 2008.
2)
The twelve inch ball will
be used. Game length will be 1 hour 10 minutes.
3)
The pitchers plate will be at
40 feet, bases will be at 60 feet.
4)
The offensive and defensive teams
will trade positions upon three outs by the defensive team or seven
runs by the offensive team.
5)
The outfield defensive arch must
be a minimum of twenty (20) feet behind the baseline.
6)
Runners, no matter how many are on
base, may advance only one base on an overthrow with the chance of being put
out. Only one overthrow will be allowed per pitched ball.
7)
The dropped third strike rule
applies.
8)
Stealing is allowed after the ball
leaves the pitcher’s hand. Only one stolen base per runner per pitch.
9)
HIT BATTER RULE: If the pitcher
hits two batters in the same inning, the pitcher will be warned. If the
pitcher hits three batters in the same inning, it will be up to the coach’s
discretion whether to leave the pitcher in or not. After four hit batters
in the same inning, the pitcher must be removed from the pitching position
for the inning. The removed pitcher will be allowed to return to the
pitching position in the next inning.
18 & UNDER
SPECIAL LEAGUE RULES:
1)
A girl cannot play down an age
classification. No girls will be allowed to play in this age group if she
turns nineteen (19) years old prior to January 1, 2008.
2)
The twelve inch ball will
be used. Game length will be 1 hour 10 minutes.
3)
The pitchers plate will be at
40 feet, bases will be at 60 feet.
4)
The offensive and defensive teams
will trade positions upon three outs by the defensive team or seven
runs by the offensive team.
5)
The outfield defensive arch must
be a minimum of twenty (20) feet behind the baseline.
6)
Runners, no matter how many are on
base, may advance only one base on an overthrow with the chance of being put
out. Only one overthrow will be allowed per pitched ball.
7)
The dropped third strike rule
applies.
8)
Stealing is allowed after the ball
leaves the pitcher’s hand. Only one stolen base per runner per pitch.
9)
HIT BATTER RULE: If the pitcher
hits two batters in the same inning, the pitcher will be warned. If the
pitcher hits three batters in the same inning, it will be up to the coach’s
discretion whether to leave the pitcher in or not. After four hit batters
in the same inning, the pitcher must be removed from the pitching position
for the inning. The removed pitcher will be allowed to return to the
pitching position in the next inning.
PROTESTS
Protest determinations will
be made according to the ASA rule book with only OMGS rules taking
precedent. All protests will be submitted strictly by the ASA rule book
with these exceptions:
1)
The written protest must be turned
into the Age Group Director of the jurisdiction, and will be kept
confidential.
2)
The written protest will be
accompanied by a $25.00 non-refundable fee.
a. Protests on judgment calls will be
considered invalid.
b. Protests submitted incorrectly will be
considered invalid.
c. Protests on matters which do not comply
with the rules will be considered invalid.
3)
The protest will be made known to
the Executive Committee by letter.
4)
The Executive Committee will
notify the affected coaches of the decision by letter.
5)
The protest fee will go into
OMGS’s general fund.
INSURANCE
SECONDARY
INSURANCE: OMGS will carry a secondary medical insurance. The
insurance will pay after the family's primary insurance has paid. The
insurance will alos have liability coverage for the Board Members, Coaches
and Umpires.
CLAIMS: Claims must be filed with the league no later than one week
following the accident.
1) Accidents must be reported to the appropriate Age Group Director within 24 hours.
2) Paperwork must be completed within one week of accident.
3) No claims will be accepted after closing ceremonies with the exception of
girls selected to play All-Stars.
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