- The home team for each game is designated LAST on the schedule. IF necessary, or for some reason we change fields, the home team will be responsible for preparing the field for play. Remember, the bases should be 65 feet. The WINNING manager of the 2ND GAME, is responsible for calling in the scores of BOTH games to Gary Klinger. Cell: (248) 229-1816, within 48 hours. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of games. You also can e-mail scores if easier… gkslurpee@aol.com
- No inning will start after 70 minutes of play. There will be a 5-minute grace period between games. ALL games must start on time due to the restraints of the fields.
- POINTS: There will be TWO points given for each win, and ONE point for each tie.
- PLAYOFFS: The top Five teams will be invited to the playoffs. Barring anymore inclement weather, the playoffs are scheduled for August 12th and August 19th.
- Tiebreaker Rule: a) head to head b) runs against opponent c) most difficult schedule (total wins of teams defeated)
- Umpires are REQUIRED to be familiar with ASA and/or USSSA softball rules. Managers are REQUIRED to be familiar with B’nai B’rith rules, and if necessary, these rules should be brought to the attention of the umpires.
- Managers are the only ones allowed to discuss any situations with the umpires. Please refer to rule XI, page 8, Misconduct and Penalties, of the league by-laws.
- For protests and other pertinent rule information, please refer to the league by-laws and rules of the Metro Detroit B’nai B’rith slow pitch softball congress that has been issued to all managers. The protest fee is $75 to protest an infraction, to be refunded if upheld, forfeited if not.
- Rain-out number: 248) 358-8262. Rainout games will be made-up at the discretion of the Executive Board.
- Please be reminded of the seasons OFF weeks… NO games will be held on Memorial weekend only.**
- Reminder: to START a game, each team must have NINE (9) players. You can finish with 8, but you must start with 9. This rule IS stated in the league by-laws.
- Mercy Rule: A game will be considered over if a team has a 15 run lead after 4 ½ innings.
- In emergency situations ONLY, head umpire Gillie David can be reached at 248) 318-5760
- Contracts MUST be filled out for ALL players and managers. ALL contracts MUST be turned in by the 2nd week of the season. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of games.
- Again this year, the umpires will be paid at the field. Teams that forfeit will be responsible to pay the umps for BOTH teams. That team must pay within 48 hours, or future games will be subject to forfeiture. Umpire fees: Each team will pay $27 for the doubleheader.
- Remember, ALL players MUST be paid-up members of B’nai B’rith to participate in this league, and may play with only ONE team. Teams using ineligible players will cause forfeiture of games.
Rule changes/reminders for 2012:
- The home run LIMIT (per game), remains at FIVE. After the 5th home run, Any ball hit OUT of the park, will be considered an out.
- Again, we will be using the home plate mat this year, and each batter will START with a 1-1 count…
- BANNED bats: Managers, it is YOUR responsibility to inform your players of the illegal bat list. Please check the ASA website.
- Courtesy Runners: A courtesy runner CAN be used for an injured player, as long as that player is DECLARED PRIOR to the game. The last previous out is to be used as the runner. Once the player has been declared needing a courtesy runner, he MUST exit the game if he reaches base. If a player is injured during the course of the game, he will also be entitled to a courtesy runner. This will be left up to the discretion of the umpire, or O.K'd by the opposing manager.
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