Rules of the Softball Canada Official Guide and Rulebook will be followed with the following exceptions: rotating defensive lend
- All games start at the scheduled time, sharp.
- All games shall be 6 complete innings, with no new innings to start after the time dictated via schedule. The umpires will call the end of the game.
- Pitchers can pitch a maximum of 4 innings per game. An inning will be considered as any part of an inning pitched and will not be based on the number of outs made in an inning. Example, a pitcher makes one out in an inning and is pulled, that is considered an inning pitched.
- Unlimited substitutions.
- All players bat.
- 5 run rule per inning will be in effect for all innings.
- If a player on the score sheet is late arriving and misses her turn at bat, the next player
will not be called out for batting out of order - Mercy rule will be in effect after 4 innings if there is a 15-run spread.
- All jewelry must be removed before the start of the game.
- Players must have their uniform top tucked in at all times.
- Foul language will not be tolerated from the players or coaches.
- Roster shortage for U19 house league teams:
8 players or less.
Each bat begins with one designated out.
If it is known that they will have less than 9 players, they should contact a coach from the same or lower level of play, to pick up a player. Affiliated players are regular parts of your line up.
If a borrowed/affiliated player is not an option, a team short players may borrow a player from the opposing team on a rotating defensive lend. Borrowed defensive players still bat in their own teams batting order.
Our goal is not to have any forfeited games.
- A game may be delayed or called due to weather conditions at the umpire's discretion.
Only the Division Coordinator or the umpire can officially cancel a game due to weather. - If necessary, when there are 2 outs and the catcher is on base, the coach may substitute
a base runner for the catcher. - All house league games are considered exhibition play.
- Playoffs or Year End Tournament will have their own set of rules applicable to season and sent out by Division Coordinator or House League Director prior to play.
- Playoffs or Year End Tournament will determine the Division Champion.
