Home team will be determined by a coin toss at the plate. Home team coaches must call -865-5586- or email  sackvilleminorbaseball@hot mail.com - in the game score immediately following their game. Games cannot end in a tie. If games are called due to darkness or weather the score will revert back to the last full inning played.

 Division A                                Division B

Cardinals                                   Blue Jays

Hawks                                       Orioles

Falcons                                      Eagles

Ravens

DATE                 DIAMOND             TIME                 TEAMS

Aug.17                     2A                        3                      Cardinals 5 vs Hawks 0 

Aug.17                     2C                         5:30                Blue Jays 14 vs Orioles 1 

Aug.18                     2A                         5:30                Falcons 8 vs Ravens 4 

Aug.18                     2C                         5:30                Orioles 5 vs Eagles 8 

Aug.19                     2A                         5:30                Blue Jays 16 vs Eagles 5 

Aug.19                     2C                          5:30                Cardinals 14 vs Ravens 0 

Aug.20                    2A                          5:30                Hawks 11 vs Falcons 8

Aug.20                    2C                           5:30                Blue Jays 18 vs Orioles 1 

Aug.21                     2A                          5:30                Orioles 6 vs Eagles 5

Aug.21                     2C                          5:30                 Cardinals 9 vs Falcons 2

Aug.22                    2A                          5:30      forfeit Hawks vs Ravens forfeit

Aug.22                    2C                           5:30                Blue Jays 5 vs Eagles 8

Aug.23     Make up for rain out games

Aug.25             2A                            5:30          Cardinals 5 vs Eagles 1

Aug.25             2C                            5:30           Blue Jays 6 vs Hawks 2

Sept. 2            2A                            5:30           Championship Game

                                                                          Cardinals vs Blue Jays

HOME team must call or email SCORE and number of INNINGS each team played immediately after the game-865-5586 or sackvilleminorbaseball@hotmail.com. HOME team PAYS for umps no matter what field they are playing on - $25 plate $18 base. Games cannot end in a tie. Score will revert back to the last full inning played (must have played 4 full innings) if game is called due to darkness, weather, etc. BNS tie breaking rules apply. Coin toss at the plate for crossovers and championship game. Schedule made using standings as of Aug. 16. Schedule stands as is unless there is rain/field conflict. Please check schedule regularly in case of make ups/changes.

Division A                  Division B                   Division C                Division D

Blues                         Expos                          Padres                    Athletics

Dodgers                    LWF Braves                Warriors                 Braves

White Sox                Raiders                        Giants                     Hurricanes

DATE                FIELD                TIME                 HOME               AWAY

Sept. 2            WJCC                    6                     LWF Braves        Raiders

Sept. 2            Les Mayo D1           5:30                Athletics             Braves

Sept.2             Meadowbrook         5:30                Blues                  Dodgers

Sept. 3            WJCC                    6                     Raiders               Expos

Sept. 3            Les Mayo D1           5:30                 Padres                 Warriors

Sept. 3            Meadowbrook         5:30                White Sox            Blues

Sept. 4            WJCC                    6                     Warriors             Giants

Sept. 4            Les Mayo D1          5:30                 Expos                  LWF Braves

Sept. 4            Meadowbrook        5:30                 Braves                Hurricanes

Sept. 5            WJCC                   6                     Hurricanes           Athletics

Sept. 5            Les Mayo D1         5:30                 Dodgers               White Sox

Sept. 5           Meadowbrook        5:30                 Make up for rain outs  

Sept. 6           WJCC/Les Mayo D1                      Make ups for rain outs

Sept. 7           Joan Lenihan         3:30                 Make up for rain outs

Sept. 7           Les Mayo D1         5:30                 Giants                    Padres

Sept. 8           WJCC                  6                      1st Division A vs 1st Division C

Sept. 8           Les Mayo              5:30                 1st Division B vs 1st Division D

Sept. 10          WJCC                  6                      Championship Game

HOME team must call or email SCORE and number of INNINGS each team played immediately after the game-865-5586 or sackvilleminorbaseball@hotmail.com. HOME team PAYS for umps no matter what field they are playing on -$28 plate $18 base. Games cannot end in a tie. Score will revert back to the last full inning played (must have played 5 full innings) if game is called due to darkness, weather, etc. BNS tie breaking rules apply. Coin toss at the plate for crossovers and championship game. Schedule made using standings as of Aug. 16. Schedule stands as is unless there is rain/field conflict. Please check schedule regularly in case of make ups/changes.

Division A                   Division B                     Division C                 Division D

Blues                          Warriors                      Mets                        Yankees

Red Sox                      Braves                         Astros                      A's

Twins                          Tigers                          Eagles

DATE                 FIELD               TIME               HOME              AWAY

Sept. 2            Tantallon                5:30               Tigers              Warriors

Sept. 2            Allen Heights          5:30               Eagles              Mets

Sept. 2            Les Mayo D3          5:30               Red Sox           Twins

Sept. 2            Les Mayo D4          5:30               Yankees            A's  

Sept. 3            Les Mayo D3          5:30               Twins                Blues

Sept. 3            Les Mayo D4          5:30                Mets                Astros

Sept. 4            Allen Heights          5:30                A's                  Yankees

Sept. 4           Joan Lenihan           5:30                Blues                Red Sox

Sept. 4           Les Mayo D4           5:30                Astros             Eagles

Sept. 4           Les Mayo D3           5:30                Warriors         Braves

Sept. 5           WJCC                    8:30                 Braves             Tigers

Sept. 5           Les Mayo D4          5:30 (coin toss for home) Yankees       A's (if needed)

Sept. 6           WJCC, D3, D4       make ups for rain outs

Sept. 7           Joan Lenihan          5:30      1st Division A vs 1st Division C

Sept. 7           Les Mayo D4          5:30      1st Division B vs 1st Division D

Sept. 9           TBA                      6:30       Championship Game

HOME team must call or email SCORE and number of INNINGS each team played immediately after the game-865-5586 or sackvilleminorbaseball@hotmail.com. HOME team PAYS for umps no matter what field they are playing on -$30 plate $20 base. Games cannot end in a tie. Score will revert back to the last full inning played (must have played 5 full innings) if game is called due to darkness, weather, etc. BNS tie breaking rules apply. Coin toss at the plate for crossovers and championship game. Schedule made using standings as of Aug. 16. Schedule stands as is unless there is rain/field conflict. Please check schedule regularly in case of make ups/changes.

Division A                  Division B                 Division C               Division D

HW Warriors            Red Sox                    Indians                  LWF Red Sox

Brewers                    Tigers                       Cubs                      Chebucto A's

LWF Warriors          HP A's                      Blues

DATE                 FIELD            TIME               HOME                 AWAY

Sept. 2          Tremont                5:30             Chebucto A's          LWF Red Sox

Sept. 2          Les Mayo D4         8:30             Brewers                 LWF Warriors

Sept. 3          Robert Lenihan      8:30             HP A's                   Red Sox

Sept. 3          WJCC                  8:30             LWF Warriors        HW Warriors

Sept. 3          Les Mayo D4         8:30            Indians                   Cubs

Sept. 4          Graves Oakley       5:30            Cubs                       Blues

Sept. 4          WJCC                  8:30            LWF Red Sox          Chebucto A's

Sept. 4          Les Mayo D4        8:30             Red Sox                  Tigers

Sept. 5          Les Mayo D4        8:30 (coin toss for home) LWF Red Sox  Chebucto A's (if needed)

Sept. 6          WJCC, D4                                make ups for rain outs

Sept. 7          Robert Lenihan, D4                   make ups for rain outs

Sept. 8         Tremont                 5:30              HW Warriors         Brewers

Sept. 8         Robert Lenihan       5:30              Blues                      Indians

Sept. 8         Robert Lenihan       8:30              Tigers                    HP A's

Sept. 8        WJCC, D4               8:30             make ups for rain outs

Sept. 9        WJCC                     6:30        1st Division A vs 1st Division C

Sept. 9        Les Mayo D4           6:30        1st Division B vs 1st Division D

Sept. 11         TBA                      6:30             Championship Game

As a mortgage broker, for Mortgage Intelligence in the Sackville Region, I am pleased to make you aware of a new fund raising opportunity for Sackville Minor Baseball.

For every client who closes a mortgage through me, and who mentions the Sackville Minor Baseball mortgage fund raiser, I will donate $250 to Sackville Minor Baseball. As mortgages are necessary for many families this fund raiser provides opportunity to use something that is already needed in order to support a local sport. Further, families who use a mortgage broker will make sure they are receiving the best mortgage at the best rate at no cost to themselves, as lenders pay me to use their mortgage solutions.

Please feel free to let friends and family know about this fund raising effort, so that together we can substantially assist the fund raising efforts of Sackville Minor Baseball. You may yourself need, or know someone who may need, the following mortgage assistance:

Renewal

Refinance for Debt Consolidation or House

RenovationPurchase (0% down mortgages to be phased out Oct 15, 2008 in Canada)

I look forward to working together to make a difference for children’s sports in Sackville. We can connect by email at daniel.page@migroup.ca or by phone at 229-1283.

Kind Regards,

Dan Page

Mortgage Consultant

www.mortgageintelligence.ca/danielpage

MOSQUITO

Aug.29   White Sox vs Blues   Meadowbrook   5:30PM   (July 14

BANTAM   
Aug. 29  LWF Red Sox  vs  H W Warriors WJCC 8:30PM  (July 23)

If you missed our registration dates please call 865-5586 and leave your name and phone number. THERE IS A $20 LATE REGISTRATION FEE.

MITES              5, 6, first year 7 year olds         $50

ROOKIE           8, 9, second year 7 year olds        $70

MOSQUITO    10, 11 years old                             $90

PEEWEE          12, 13 years old                             $100

BANTAM        14, 15 years old                             $125

MIDGET         16, 17, 18 years old                       $150

When you register, a $50 refundable jersey/uniform deposit is required. This can be cash or a cheque postdated for Sept. 30.

Baseball Nova Scotia says a player's age is his/her age as of December 31 of this year. For example: if a player is turning 12 years old in November then he/she must register as PeeWee even though he/she will only be 11 years old during the baseball season. Sackville Minor Baseball DOES NOT permit overage players to stay back a division.

Players must be registered before trying out for a Rep team.

No refunds will be given after June 16 unless a medical certificate is provided. Refunds include a $10 deduction for BNS membership.    

There will be a $25 charge for returned cheques.      

 If you have any questions please contact us at sackvilleminorbaseball@hotmail.com or call 865-5586.

DON'T FORGET TO TELL FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT OUR 2008 BASEBALL REGISTRATION!                         

To be a fully certified coach at any level you must take both the Theory and the Technical components. To coach Rep baseball or to coach in provincials you must have your certification.

The first part of the certification is an online session. You can access this by going to our links and clicking on Baseball Nova Scotia. Next click on coaching then certification. After you complete this session you then qualify for the Initation session - check Baseball Nova Scotia's website ( through our links) for dates when this session will be offered. After both these sessions are completed you must then take another online course (MED) through Baseball Nova Scotia.
Our Association will reimburse any of our coaches (if you have your receipts) for their level 1 certification fees.

We have Rep teams in every  division. We invite you to go to a game now and then so you have an idea of whether you would like to try out for a Rep team in upcoming years. Tri County Rep teams are a combination of players from Sackville, LWF and Bedford Minor Baseball Associations. 

Midget AAA - Steve Sinyerd          Weir Field/Upper Sackville - Tuesdays 7:00 PM
Midget AA - Scott MacNutt           Range Park/Bedford - Tuesdays 7:00
Midget A - Phil Denomme                 Range Park/Bedford - Thursdays 6:15   OR
Midget A -                                      Range Park/Bedford - Sundays 6:00 PM
Bantam AAA - Reg Awalt                 Range Park/Bedford - Wednesdays 6:15
Bantam AA - John Walker                Les Mayo Field/Sackville - Thursday 7:00
Pee Wee AAA - Kevin Richardson      Range Park/Bedford - Mondays 6:15
Pee Wee AA - Glen MacQuarrie       Les Mayo/Sackville - Tuesday 7:00
Mosquito AAA - Geoff Litle             Windsor Jct CC - Thursdays 6:15
Mosquito AA -  Bruce Brinson and Gary McKegney    Les Mayo/Sackville - Mondays 6:15

ROOKIE
Sackville Eagles

MOSQUITO 

Bedford Blues

PEEWEE

Sackville Yankees

BANTAM

Halifax West Warriors

ROOKIE
Sackville Orioles

MOSQUITO

Bedford Blues

PEEWEE

Sackville Yankees

BANTAM

Halifax West Warriors

Don Scott is the UIC for the area - 865-5780 or dwscott@ns.sympatico.ca .  

For more info about umpiring or clinics check www.bnsud.com
                     
SMB umpire rates for the 2008 season are as follows:
House league: Rookie    $17
                    Mosquito $25(plate)$18(base)
                    PeeWee   $27         $18
                    Bantam    $30         $20
Rep League:   Mosquito $25         $18
                    PeeWee   $27         $18
                    Bantam    $35         $25
                    Midget    $40         $30

While we do keep score at Rookie ball, and there are winners and losers of games, the emphasis here should not be in the winning or losing of a game but in the development of attitude, good sportsmanship and skill development. This is where players learn how to react to winning or losing a game, to making mistakes, what it means to be on a TEAM and how to love the GAME, not the score. Attitudes of coaches and parents at this level is critical for the rest of their lives.

1) Games are 5 innings long. 

2) There is free substitution at any time.

3) Defensive team can only have 9 players on the field at a time.                                         

4) A team needs 6 players to play an official game. There is a 15 minute grace period but if there are 6 players at game time then the game will start on time. Players arriving late to a game (no matter what inning) will be placed at the bottom of the batting order.  If a team has less than 6 players it forfeits the game. Teams are then to even up with players and play a scrub game.

5) All players are in the batting order.

6) Three outs ends an inning.

7) There is a maximum of 5 runs per inning with the exception of the last inning which is "open". You must get 3 outs to end the last inning.

8) Runners can not lead off or steal a base until the ball reaches the batter.

9) The rule of NO STEALING HOME. 
    1) There is no stealing of any base when the coach(adult)is pitching.
    2) Players are allowed to steal 2nd and 3rd when the pitcher is pitching.
    3) If a player is stealing 3rd and the catcher throws it wide, the runner is allowed to go home if they are able to. This IS NOT a steal of home, it is a continuation of the advancement to 3rd play.
    4) If a player, on a hit, is running to 3rd and there is an overthrow the runner can go home. This is NOT a steal, it is a continuation of a play.
    5) If a player is stopped on third the only way they can get home is by a by a hit ball.

10) If a batter hits the ball into the outfield the runner(s) must stop at the base they are on, or on their way to, once the ball arrives back in the infield. The ball does not have to be caught in the infield, it only has to reach the infield for the runners to stop on their base.

11) For the first part of the season the pitching rubber can be moved up a bit until the pitcher is comfortable from this position and can reach the plate with the throw. After developmental sessions are over pitchers must pitch from the regular pitching mound. Pitchers can only pitch 2 innings per game. MUST BE CONSECUTIVELY.

12) Catchers/coaches must wear a helmet and mask when warming up a pitcher.

13) Players must wear a protective cup. Double eared flap helmets with chin straps must be worn by players at bat, on deck or on the bases.

14) We do encourage the coach to involve the parents into helping out on the field, etc. However, only a maximum of THREE coaches/helpers are to be in (around) the dugout or on the field at any given time. This is less confusing for the players and they will learn to know who they should be listening to instead of having an overabundance of people telling them what to do.

15) NO WALK RULE
When coaches come in to pitch there will be a 5 pitch maximum (including foul balls). If, after the 5th coach pitch, the batter has not hit the ball or has not been called out with 3 strikes the batter is automatically out. The pitching coach must pitch from the rookie pitching mound. The batter is not allowed to bunt when the coach is pitching.
The rule is designed so that there will be no walks during games. Normal pitchers pitch to a batter until the batter gets to a 3 ball count. As soon as that happens one of the batters coaches (usually the 3rd or 1st base coach) runs out to the mound to pitch (NOT LOB the ball) to the batter. The player pitcher stands within 5 feet on either side of the coach as the coach pitches. As soon as that batter is done the coach runs back to his position and the normal player pitcher then begins pitching to the next batter.
The advantages to this rule are:
1) Batters know they aren't going to walk so they are encouraged to swing the bat therefore making better hitters.
2) Coaches know there are no walks so they stop encouraging batters to not swing.
3) Games are much faster as you don't have pitchers walking 4-5 batters in an inning.
4) Games are much more exciting as kids put far more balls into play
5) All players skill levels go up much faster because more balls are hit, therefore there is a lot more fielding and throwing and players are running from base to base on hits, not walking.
6) More kids are willing to try pitching because they don't have the pressure of walking in runs and not being able to throw strikes.
7) Coaches are much more willing to allow more kids to try pitching because they won't be walking in 4-5 runs an inning.
    In places where this has already been tried the results have been excellent, kids have a lot more fun, parents like the action and seeing their kids hit, skill level within a year goes up dramatically and more kids are willing to try pitching.
HELPFULL HINT OF THE DAY -
It's not easy for coaches to pitch to the batters. They have a tendency to try to throw TOO EASY to their batters. This results in a great big slow arc pitch coming in that acts like a curve ball and the batters have no chance of hitting this pitch. It's very hard to throw strikes down the middle to these small players but when pitching try to keep your speed up enough so the ball comes in on a fairly straight line. It will make it way easier for your batters to hit. Have fun and good luck.

16) During vacation time there might not be enough players to field a team. Instead of forfeiting a game the coach can call up players from the division below. You can only call up enough players for a fielding team of nine. If you call up more players then they have to sit out unless a player from the regular team is, for some reason, unable to continue the game. You cannot call up a player if it is going to interfere with their house league schedule or practices. 

17) No  tobacco products are permitted on the field or around the dugouts. 

18) No jewelry is to be worn except for medic alert.

19) All players must wear long pants. Players wearing shorts will not be permitted on the field.

20) The "AVOID CONTACT" rule is in effect. Baserunners must make every attempt to not have any contact of fielders on plays at the bases/home plate. On accidental contact the runner is to be ruled out. On contact ruled intentional or negligent the runner is ruled out and is out of the game. 

21) We ask that everyone follow the FAIR PLAY policy.

1) All games are 6 innings long. A game can be official after 4 innings or 3 and a half if halted due to weather, darkness, time limit etc.

2) The 10 run mercy rule is in affect after 5 full innings or 4 and a half if home team is ahead.

3) There is a 5 run limit per inning except the last inning which is open (need 3 outs to end the inning).

4) A team needs 7 players to play an official game. There is a 15 minute grace period but if a team has 7 players at game time then the game is to start on time. Players arriving late to the game (no matter what inning) are to be added to the bottom of the batting order. If a team has less than 7 players it forfeits the game. Teams are then to even up with players and play a scrub game.

5) Protective cups must be worn by all players. Double ear flap helmets with chin straps must be worn at bat, on deck and on bases.

6) A helmet and mask are to be worn by players/coaches warming up the pitcher.

7) All players are in batting order.

8) Unlimited and free substitution is allowed at the beginning of each inning, this includes the pitcher.

9) A pitcher cannot pitch more than 3 innings in a game and no more than 6 innings in any 7 day period. One pitch thrown is considered a full inning. Once a pitcher is removed from pitching they cannot return to pitch in that game. 

10) Catchers rule is in effect to speed up the game. If a catcher is on base and there are two outs they can be replaced by the player who made the last out so that the catcher can get their gear on.

11) No jewelry except medic alert bracelets are to be worn.

12) The "AVOID CONTACT" rule is in effect. Baserunners must make every attempt to not have any contact of fielders on plays at the bases/home plate. On accidental contact the runner is to be ruled out. On contact ruled intentional or negligent the runner is ruled out and is out of the game. 

13) There is no lead-off or stealing until the ball has reaches the batter.

14) With no lead offs there are of course no balks.

15) The rule of NO STEALING HOME. 
    1) There is no stealing of any base when the coach(adult)is pitching.
    2) Players are allowed to steal 2nd and 3rd when the pitcher is pitching.
    3) If a player is stealing 3rd and the catcher throws it wide to the third baseman, the runner is allowed to go home if they are able to. This IS NOT a steal of home, it is a continuation of the advancement to 3rd base.
    4) If a player, on a hit, is running to 3rd and there is an overthrow the runner can go home. This is NOT a steal, it is a continuation of a play.
    5) If a player is stopped on third the only way they can get home is by a hit ball.

16) There is a maximum of only THREE coaches/helpers on the field or in (around) the dugout during a game.

17) There are no tobacco products allowed on the field or around the dugouts.

18) Overage players are not permitted to pitch or catch. There is a maximum of 2 overage players permitted on a team.

19) NO WALK RULE
When coaches come in to pitch there will be a 5 pitch maximum (including foul balls). If, after the 5th coach pitch, the batter has not hit the ball or has not been called out with 3 strikes the batter is automatically out. The pitching coach must pitch from the mosquito pitching rubber. The batter is not allowed to bunt when the coach is pitching.
The rule is designed so that there will be no walks during games. Normal pitchers pitch to a batter until the batter gets to a 3 ball count. As soon as that happens one of the batters coaches (usually the 3rd or 1st base coach) runs out to the mound to pitch (NOT LOB the ball) to the batter. The player pitcher stands within 5 feet on either side of the coach as the coach pitches. As soon as that batter is done the coach runs back to his position and the normal player pitcher then begins pitching to the next batter.
The advantages to this rule are:
1) Batters know they aren't going to walk so they are encouraged to swing the bat therefore making better hitters.
2) Coaches know there are no walks so they stop encouraging batters to not swing.
3) Games are much faster as you don't have pitchers walking 4-5 batters in an inning.
4) Games are much more exciting as kids put far more balls into play
5) All players skill levels go up much faster because more balls are hit, therefore there is a lot more fielding and throwing and players are running from base to base on hits, not walking.
6) More kids are willing to try pitching because they don't have the pressure of walking in runs and not being able to throw strikes.
7) Coaches are much more willing to allow more kids to try pitching because they won't be walking in 4-5 runs an inning.
    In places where this has already been tried the results have been excellent, kids have a lot more fun, parents like the action and seeing their kids hit, skill level within a year goes up dramatically and more kids are willing to try pitching.
HELPFULL HINT OF THE DAY -
It's not easy for coaches to pitch to the batters. They have a tendency to try to throw TOO EASY to their batters. This results in a great big slow arc pitch coming in that acts like a curve ball and the batters have no chance of hitting this pitch. It's very hard to throw strikes down the middle to these small players but when pitching try to keep your speed up enough so the ball comes in on a fairly straight line. It will make it way easier for your batters to hit. Have fun and good luck.

20) During vacation time there might not be enough players to field a team. Instead of forfeiting a game the coach can call up players from your division or the division below. You can only call up enough players for a fielding team of nine. If you call up more players then they have to sit out unless a player from the regular team is, for some reason, unable to continue the game. You cannot call up a player if it going to interfere with their house league schedule or practices.

21) We ask that everyone follow the FAIR PLAY policy. 

1) Games are 7 innings long, a game is official after 5 innings (4 and a half if home team is leading) if cancelled due to weather, darkness, time limit etc.

2) Games at the Les Mayo fields will end at 8:30 PM sharp if there is another game after it. This is NOT up to the umpires, it is mandatory so that teams can prepare to play the next game. If a game is in the middle of an inning the score will revert back to the last full inning completed.

3) There is a limit of 5 runs per inning except for the last inning which is open (must get 3 outs).

4) The 10 run mercy rule is in effect after 5 innings of play (4 and a half if home team leading).

5) Teams must have at least 7 players to start an official game, 15 minutes grace is allowed  but if 7 players are present at game time the game will start on time. Players that come late to a game (no matter what inning it is) are allowed to play and are just added to the end of the batting order. If a team does not have 7 players the game is a forfeit. Teams are asked to then even up and play a scrub game.

6) All players are in the batting order.

7) Except for the pitcher, there is unlimited and free substitution at the start of each inning.

8) A pitcher may not pitch more than 4 innings in a game, 7 innings in a day or 14 innings in any 7 day period. One pitch thrown in an inning constitutes a full inning. Once a pitcher is removed from the mound they cannot pitch again in that game. Five or more innings pitched in a day means a player cannot pitch again without two full days of rest.

9) Overage players are NOT ALLOWED to pitch or catch. There is a maximum of only 2 overage players permitted on a team.

10) Catchers rule is in effect to help speed up the game. If a catcher is on base and there are two outs you can replace the catcher with the player who made the last out so the catcher can get their gear on.

11) No jewellery except medic alert is to be worn on the field.

12) The AVOID CONTACT rule is in affect. Baserunners must make every attempt to not have any contact of fielders on plays at the bases/home plate. On accidental contact the runner is to be ruled out, on contact ruled intentional or negligent the runner is ruled out and is out of the game.

13) Cups must be worn by all players. Double ear flap helmets with chin straps are to be worn while on deck, at bat or on the bases.

14) A helmet and mask are to be worn by players/coaches warming up the pitcher.

15) Lead-offs and stealing is allowed.

16) There is a maximum of only THREE coaches/helpers on the field or in(around) the dugout during a game.

17) There will be no tobacco products on the field or around the dugouts. 

18) During vacation time there might not be enough players to field a team. Instead of forfeiting a game the coach can call up players from the division below. You can only call up enough players for a fielding team of nine. If you call up more players then they have to sit out unless a player from the regular team is, for some reason, unable to continue the game. You cannot call up a player if it going to interfere with their house league schedule or practices.

19) We ask that everyone follow the FAIR PLAY policy.

1) Games are 7 innings long. In case of weather, darkness, time limits, etc. an official game is 5 innings ( 4 and a half if home team is leading).

2) All games at the Les Mayo field starting at 6:00 PM MUST end at 8:30 PM if there is another game following, the night games are scheduled for 8:45 pm and teams must have time to get ready. All late games are to end at 11:30 pm, there is a tiny bit of umpire disgression as the lights on the timer go off at 11:45. If a full 7 innings haven't been played the score reverts back to the last full inning played.

3) There is a 5 run per inning limit except the last inning which is open (must get 3 outs).

4) The 10 run mercy rule is in effect after 5 innings.

5) Teams must have 7 players to start an official game, there is a 15 minute grace period for players to arrive but if a team has 7 at start time the game will start on time. Players arriving late (no matter what inning it is) are allowed to play and go in the last spot in batting order. If a team does not have 7 players they forfeit the game and you are encouraged to "even up" and play a scrub game.

6) All players bat in the line-up.

7) Except for the pitcher there is free and unlimited substitution at the beginning of each inning.

8) There will be no tobacco products on the field or around the dugouts.

9) There is a maximum of only THREE coaches/helpers on the field or in (around) the dugout during the game. 

10)  During vacation time there might not be enough players to field a team. Instead of forfeiting a game the coach can call up players from the division below. You can only call up enough players for a fielding team of nine. If you call up more players then they have to sit out unless a player from the regular team is, for some reason, unable to continue the game. You cannot call up a player if it going to interfere with their house league schedule or practices.

11) Overage players are NOT ALLOWED to pitch or catch. There is a maximum of only 2 overage players permitted on a team.

12) No jewelry is allowed except for medic alert.

13) The AVOID CONTACT rule is strictly enforced. Baserunners must make every attempt to not have any contact of fielders on plays at the bases/home plate. On accidental contact the runner is to be ruled out, on contact ruled intentional or negligent the runner is ruled out and is out of the game.

14) Pitchers cannot pitch more than 4 innings in a game, 7 in a day or 14 in any 7 day period. After pitching 5 innings, or more, in one day they cannot pitch again without two full days rest. One pitch in an inning constitutes a full inning.

15) Once removed from the mound a pitcher cannot pitch again in that game.

16) Catchers rule is in effect to speed up the game. If a catcher is on base with two outs they are to be replaced by the batter who made the last out so they can get their gear on.

17) Cups must be worn by all players. Double ear flap helmets are to be worn while on deck, at bat or on the bases.

18) A helmet and mask are to be worn by players/coaches warming up the pitcher.

19) We ask that everyone follow the FAIR PLAY policy.