Sussex County Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball League - Points of Emphasis

Current A.S.A. Slow-Pitch Softball Rules Prevail!!

A rule book is provided for all teams!

·        All Players Uniform tops must be of same color and must have a legible number on sleeve or back.

·        May start the game with 9 players.  Until 10^th player arrives an out will be awarded for every missed at bat. As soon as the 10^th player arrives she must be put in the game

·        Players eligible to participate in playoffs will be players on current roster who have participated in at least 3 games. 

·        Teams wishing to add or change their rosters after June 23^rd, 2006 must notify Lisa Chammings and Heather Prutzman before player is allowed to play in a game after a 7 day waiting period..  Infraction will result in game forfeiture if opposing team properly protests.

·        Players may not change teams once season begins unless all teams agree.

·        Players must be 18 years of age by start of season. 

·        Pitching distance is 50 feet with a pitching rubber

·        Base distances are 65 feet and must be securely fastened in position as per manufacturers instructions.

·        All games are to be officiated by an approved A.S.A. umpire.  If an umpire does not show for an assignment an umpire will be assigned to a rescheduled game at no charge to the teams. Our insurance demands this!

·        Playoff games:  Umpire must begin game by 6:15.  If the umpire is late and game is called for darkness the game must be completed the following day with the same roster as at completion of game.  The umpire must sign both books before leaving the field. 

·        Umpire fee is $40\game.

·        All umpires are to be paid prior to the start of the game.

·        Line up cards are to be given to opposing team and umpire before game.  This card is to list the starting players and numbers and if possible the names and numbers of any possible substitutes.

·        Ground rules must be reviewed prior to the game by umpire, coaches, and team representative.  All rules should coincide with rulebook.

·        Games are scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM (except playoff games)  and field conditions must be readied before this time.  A 15 minute grace period will be allowed to avoid a forfeit due to only 8 or less players being present.  Delaying a game for a particular player or players to arrive will not be allowed.

·        Three forfeitures in one season will result in team suspension for remainder of the year.

·        A 12 run, 5 inning, run rule will be in effect for regular season and playoffs.

·        Protests are to be in writing and mailed within 48 hours of protest accompanied by a $35 check.  If protest is upheld the $35 is returned.  If it is not upheld it is deposited into the league account.

·        All cancelled or rained out games are to be made up within 10 days.  (Exception for end of season is that all games must be made up by August 6^th.

·        Umpires are to be paid $14 travel fee for rained out game prior to 1^st pitch.  If game is to be cancelled the assignor and opposing team should be notified by 5:45 PM., NO LATER. (This is responsibility of home team.)

·        No alcohol or controlled substances are permitted at games. Smoking in the coaches box is also prohibited.    Umpire will stop game if violators do not comply.  Umpire also has the right to ask violators to leave area. 

·        All injuries are to be reported to Lisa Chammings or Heather Prutzman  and Bollinger Insurance ASAP.  A form is provided for this.

·        Umpire Assignor is Ron Carey  973-383–1325 or cell is 973-903-4242.