U15

U15 Rules

Refer to your rulebook for specifics Rules of the Softball Canada Official Guide and Rulebook will be followed with the following exceptions:

If a team is short players and cannot field a team by the game start time, the game can still be played. If the opposition has more than 9 players, they will provide players to the other team.
No new inning will be started after 8:00pm unless the start of the game is delayed by circumstances beyond the control of either team (rain shower, etc). The time limit will then extend past 8:00pm by the same amount of time that the game was delayed.
The entire team roster bats in order with no player sitting out (players not in field still get to bat).
Pitchers can pitch a maximum of 3 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.
There will be unlimited substitutions by all players to all positions.
A teams at bat will be considered as complete if there are 3 outs made against them in one inning or if they score 5 runs. No more than 5 runs will be counted in any inning.
Bunting is allowed. If the 3rd bunt is foul the batter is OUT.
3rd strike rule is in effect (catcher drops the ball on third strike batter runs).
Infield fly rule does apply.
Mercy rule will be in effect after 4 innings if there is a 15 run spread.
All jewelry must be removed before game time.
No foul language will be permitted from players or coaches or parents!
When there are 2 outs and the catcher is on base, the coach may substitute a base runner for the catcher.
Tie games shall remain a tie.
An 12 inch ball is used. Pitching distance is 40â€™ and baselines are 60â€™.
Throwing of the bat is an automatic out. Exceeding a radius of about 3 feet around home plate is considered a thrown bat.
If a batter is hit anywhere on the body by a pitch, the batter takes his base. If the batter does not attempt to avoid getting hit, a base is not awarded.
If there is any dispute as to a call or play, the umpire's decision is final.