Click on the links to view the age group rules

 

2010 FREEDOM PARK SOFTBALL GROUND RULES

 

 

1)      Rule Modification

  1. 10 Players should be used in the field of play except Senior League.
  2. No Designated Hitters.
  3. Free substitution for the pitcher. 
  4. Courtesy Runners are allowed at any time for the pitcher or catcher. The runner must be the girl who made the last out.
  5. Pitchers may pitch with one or two feet on the rubber.
  6. All teams may drop down to 8 players to prevent a forfeit.  Ex: If a team plays with 8 players, when the 9th batting slot comes up there will be an out recorded (Manager must notify Umpire when that batting slot comes up).  If a team plays with 10 and drops to 9, you will be penalized an out for the 10th slot. (10U and 12U will only be penalized once (if you drop to 8 the 9th slot is out, not 9th + 10th.)
  7. If a player becomes injured or is removed from lineup for health issues the team shall not be penalized.  (If a player leaves mid-game for any reason other than medical or injury, player will be declared out in their turn at bat.) 
  8. There is a 15 minute grace period on all first games and first games only.  Game clock will start at game time.

2)      Length of Games

  1. 6 & under:  1 Hour 15 Minutes or 3 innings.
  2. 8 & under:   1 Hour 15 Minutes or 5 innings (3 innings regulation game)
  3. 10 & under:  1 Hour 15 Minutes or 6 innings (3 inning regulation game)
  4. 12 & Under + Senior:  1 Hour 30 Minutes or 7 innings ( 4 inning regulation game)
  5. No new inning shall start after time limit has expired unless there is a tie. If there is a tie after time has expired, teams will play International Tie Breaker:  Player that made the last out in the previous inning will be placed on Second base (Scorekeeper will advise Umpire which player will be placed on 2nd).
  6. Run rules: 12 after 3, 10 after 4, and 8 after 5.
  7. Each Team has 1 minute between innings.  Umpire may start balls and strikes count at 1 minute. 

3)      Cancelled or Suspended Games

  1. All games cancelled by a Game Director shall be rescheduled by Game Director and notification will be made via E-Mail or by Phone.  It is the Manager’s responsibility to clarify the schedule change and notify their team.    
  2. Games that are suspended will be played where the game left off outside 1st Inning. 
  3. If a game is cancelled, reasonable attempts will be made to schedule a make up.

4)      Line up and Playing Time

  1. Home Team is Responsible for Book and Visiting Team for Scoreboard.
  2. All Line ups shall be turned in 10 minutes prior to game time.
  3. All line ups shall have players Numbers, first initial and last name or will not be accepted by the Score keeper.
  4. All Players shall be listed on lineup and will bat.  Players not present should be noted.  
  5. Players shall play in the field every other inning.  No girl shall sit out consecutive innings.
  6. Any coach cited for not rotating players properly is subject to disciplinary action by the FPGSA Board of Directors.  Team is subject to “Forfeit.”
  7. Players do not have to receive full playing time if disciplinary problems exist, however, League Representatives shall be notified before game.

 

5)   Equipment

  1. Each team shall be furnished 5 Batting Helmets and Catchers gear (including catcher’s Helmet, shin guards and chest protector). 
  2. Teams shall wear Freedom Park uniforms only:   No Modifications.
  3. Any player warming up a pitcher must wear a catcher’s mask.   No Exceptions.
  4. Protective batting helmets shall be worn by players which are in the field of play while batting or base running until player is in dugout.
  5. Players shall not wear visible jewelry at any time during game.  Failure to comply with Umpire’s request could result in player ejection.

6)   Managers and Coaches

  1. Managers shall be held responsible for his players, coaches and parents.
  2. Managers are responsible for cleaning out dug out and, theirs was last game of the night, shall lock gates.
  3. There shall be a Manager for each team and up to 3 coaches.
  4. Managers cannot manage two teams.*   Manager/Coach combination cannot coach teams together in different leagues.
  5. All Managers and Assistant Coaches shall go through the City of Macon background check. Failure to comply will result in that coach being removed. 
  6. No Tobacco products of any kind shall be allowed in dugouts or playing field.
  7. All gates shall be closed during league play.
  8. No Manager or Coach shall use any profane language or any statement deemed disrespectful toward player, umpire, other coaches or FPGSA Board of Directors. Disciplinary action will be taken by FPGSA Board of Directors.
  9. No Bat boys or girls are allowed because of insurance purposes.
  10. All Managers and Coaches shall be approved by FPGSA Board of Directors.

7)   Post Season Tournament

  1. Teams will be seeded in the order in which they finish.
  2. Teams tied seed will be determined by Head to Head competition (by runs allowed).  Teams still tied will flip a coin.

8)   Protest

a.        Team must notify Umpire and Game Director of protest.

b.        *Team Manager must reveal to FPGSA Game Director the protest, and the protest shall be resolved before game can be continued.  No Protest can be made after half inning is complete.

c.        Teams cannot protest an Umpire’s judgment call (protests only apply to rules).  

 

9)    Add On Player

a.      A team can call up a girl from league below to prevent forfeit.

b.      Player must be on list in sole possession of League President.

c.      Player and parents must sign consent form.

d.      If Player is called up she must be played for the entire game.

e.      Notify League President, who will give the Manager the player name and phone number of girl who is next in line.  

f.        No girl will be assigned a second Add-on slot until list has been exhausted.

g.      This will eliminate rescheduling of games.

.