SOFTBALL LEAGUE RULES AND REGULATIONS

MAJORS

All teams will play straight A.S.A. rules unless there is an exception listed below.

1.  The infield fly rule is in play.

2.  All teams must bat all players in order (round robin).

3.  Bunting is allowed.

4.  Stealing of bases is allowed.  Runners must stay on the base until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand.  Runners may advance past 1st base on a walk per A.S.A. rule (See A.S.A. rule for further verification).

5.  No restrictions on how many innings a pitcher can pitch in a day or week.

6.  Games will be 7 innings.  The international tie-breaker rule shall be used to break a tie.  No inning shall start after 8:30 p.m. by the umpire's watch.

7.  Teams will field 9 players on defense, 3 of which must play the outfield.

8.  If one team is ahead by 15 runs or more, the game will be called after the 5th inning or any completed inning there after.

9.  Girls Majors shall be drafted.  Those not trying out will be selected by a lottery.  All girls registered will be placed on a team.

10. If a pitcher hits a batter or batters 4 times in an inning or 5 times in a game, the pitcher must be removed from the mound.  The batter must attempt to get out of the way.  If an umpire believes a pitcher has become a danger to other players, she may be removed at any time.  It's the umpires call.

11. Majors is a uniformed league.  Issued uniforms must be worn to be considered a legal player.

12. Playing time of 3 innings on defense, once at bat, shall be the minimum playing time for each player (per CGAA General Rules All Sports).

13. There is no 8 run rule.