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Rahway Wood Bat

Rahway Sunday Softball League Rules

1. COST- $800 per team. This includes softballs and umpire fees.

2. All games are played on Sunday Mornings. (Double-Headers)

3. Starting time for the first game is 9 AM. Forfeit time is 15 minutes after game time. Second game forfeit time is 9:30 AM.

4. The regular season consists of 14 regular season games. Each team will have one week of a Bye. No games on Labor Day.

5. The top 8 teams will make the playoffs. Format will be determined by mid-season.

6. One division of 10 teams.

7. No changes allowed from regular season or tournament schedule. If you have a conflict, plan to field a team.
 
8. A flip of a coin will determine which team will be the home team for the first game. Visitor of the first game will automatically be home for the second game.

9. Each team must bring one new softball per week. One new softball will be used for each game with both teams providing a good used softball as a back-up.
Each team must also bring a set of bases with double first base as well as a mat for home plate.

10. Forfeit games will be recorded 7-0. If you forfeit 3 Sundays, you are out of the league.

11. The umpires will report the scores to me but the teams are encouraged to text them in also to avoid any errors.

12. Rain-outs will be determined by field conditions. If possible the league will call off games by Saturday night. If rain comes Saturday evening or Sunday AM, a determination will be made by 7:45 AM. Managers will be texted and emailed. Managing the weather is not an exact science.

13. Teams and umpires will work together to determine field playability at the field.

14. Once the game begins, the umpire is in full charge and will determine the playing conditions and or the continuation of the games.

15. If there is no umpire at the field, contact me and I will update.

16. The league will handle all umpire payment directly.

17. Team managers will be responsible for the behavior of their players. Umpires are instructed not to tolerate any unsportsmanlike behavior. This is an absolute must. The league will not tolerate any misconduct and players or teams will be ejected from the league.

18. Metal spikes are not allowed.

19. Players can only play with one team in the league. A player wishing to change teams must have league approval and will not be allowed after Week 3.

20. Eight players are needed to begin a game. If you start with 8 you take an out in the 9th spot. Players may be added at any time once a game begins. Players must be 18 years old to play.

21. Any baserunner struck by a batted ball in fair territory is out unless they are standing on a bag or if the ball has been touched by a defender.

22. Tiebreaker for playoffs will be. Head to head if two teams are tied. Total run differential for the season after that.

23. No stealing or bunting is allowed. You must make an attempt to drive the ball out of the infield.

24. Extra players may play in the field with the re-entry rule. E.P. may also split the game with another player. Starters may re-enter only once if taken out of the game.

25. One courtesy runner per inning is permitted. Managers are allowed to discuss at ground rules and possibly do 2 per inning if agreed upon. Any player in the lineup can be a courtesy runner, but if that player's batting spot comes up an out will result.

26. Base runners must slide or veer at any base that a play is being attempted.

27. A base runner can leave the base once the ball has crossed home plate.

28. Pitching arc is 6 to 12 feet from the ground.

29. Pitch count is 1-1 count, we are giving a courtesy foul.

30. Mercy rule is 20 after 3, 15 after 4, and 10 after 5. Flip flop rule is mandatory and in effect.

31. Higher seeded teams in playoffs will automatically be the home team in playoff games.

32. No player will be allowed to play with other teams once his team is eliminated from the playoffs.

33. In the finals, the higher seed will be home in games 1 and 3 of the series.

34. Each team is allowed to bat 12 players. You can only field 10 players. However if you start with 12 you must end with 12. If a player leaves the game, he must be replaced by another player or it is an out in the batting order. This also applies if you start with 10 or 11. You can add up to a 12th player at anytime during the game.


35. Alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed at any game at any time. Any one found with alcoholic beverages, will be ejected and that team will forfeit the game. Managers and or players may face a suspension or ejection from the league.

36. Any team that does not pay the entire entry fee by the required deadline, will be suspended from playing in the league. Each manager must realize that most of the expense are paid before the first game is played. Field permits, softballs, Insurance, and sanction fees are paid in full before the first game. Teams that are not paid will be suspended from league play and players will not be allowed to play in the league.

37. All players will play at their own risk. The insurance paid for by each team carries only liability insurance. Medical coverage is offered at an additional cost.

38. During the season, if the occasion arises where you can not field a team, and you may have to forfeit, you must call the league commissioner and not the opposing manager. The league commissioner will handle the situation from that point forward, and determine what outcome will be. All games are playable unless otherwise noted.

39. The league is a Wood bat league allowing Wooden softball bats. The corn-dog bat is permitted in this league. No composite or metal bats are permitted in the league.

40. Umpires will determine any ground rules for their specific field at the coin toss.

41. Base runners can ask to step off and retouch the base.

42. Teams are required to submit a Team Waiver form with all players listed and signed.

43. There is no Home Run rule - all you can get. If a game is played on a fenced field, teams are allowed 3 home runs over the fence after which is just an out.

44. Time limit - no inning will begin 2 hours and 30 minutes after the first pitch is thrown.

45. Winning team will receive team trophy and a set of Championship shirts or other prize.