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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – LEAGUE RULES
1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
RULES OF
CONDUCT
A.
General
B.
Special Rules for Tournament and/or Road Games
3.
GENERAL LEAGUE
ADMINISTRATION
A.
Players Age
B.
Fees
C.
Managers
D.
Complaint – Chain of Command
E.
Special Precedence Rule
4.
GAME
SCHEDULING / STANDINGS
A.
Game Rescheduling
B.
Tie Games
C.
Playoff Procedure
D.
Awards
5.
DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURE
A.
SKGSL Board Authority
B.
Notice to Person
C.
Temporary Suspension
6.
SAFETY
CONCERNS
A.
Catchers Headgear
C.
Fund Raising Activities
7.
PLAYER
DRAFTING / PLACEMENT
A.
Registrations and Tryouts
B.
Player Draft
C.
Practices
8.
PREGAME
REQUIREMENTS
A.
Team Line–Up
B.
Infield and Pre–Game Warm–Up
9.
GENERAL
PLAYING RULES
A.
The Field
B.
Minimum Players – Forfeit
C.
Game Mechanics
D.
Run Limit Per Inning
E.
Coaches
F.
Scorekeepers
G.
Dugout Occupant
B.
Defensive Minimum Play Rule
11.
OFFENSE
A.
Offense (Batting)
12.
PLAYER
VACANCIES
A.
Permanent Player Vacancies / Replacements
B.
Temporary Player Vacancies / Replacements
13.
PROTEST
PROCEDURES
A.
Notice
B.
Written Protest
C.
Protest Committee
D.
Improper Subject
CHAPTER 2 – ATHLETIC PROGRAM
FOR 6 & UNDER
1.
ATHLETIC
PROGRAM
A.
Type Play
B.
Level of Play
C.
Ball Type/Size
D.
Qualification
E.
Team Assignment
F.
Skills to be Taught – Top Priority
G.
Skills to be Taught – Secondary Priorities
H.
Requirements for Coaching
2.
SPECIAL
PLAYING RULES
A.
Introduction
B.
The field
C.
Game structure
D.
Defense
E.
Offense
F.
Special rules
CHAPTER 3 – ATHLETIC PROGRAM
FOR 8 & UNDER
1.
ATHLETIC
PROGRAM
A.
Type
Play
B.
Level
of Play
C.
Ball
Type / Size
D.
Qualification
E.
Team
Assignment
F.
Skills to be Taught – Top Priority
G.
Skills to be Taught – Secondary Priorities
H.
Requirements for Coaching
2.
Special Playing Rules
A.
The field
B.
Game structure
C.
Defense
D.
Offense
E.
Special Rules
CHAPTER 4 – ATHLETIC PROGRAM
FOR 10 & UNDER
1.
ATHLETIC
PROGRAM
A.
Type
Play
B.
Level
of Play
C.
Ball
Type/Size
D.
Qualification
E.
Team
Assignment
F.
Skills to be Taught – Top Priority
G.
Skills to be Taught – Secondary Priorities
H.
Requirements
for Coaching
2.
Special
Playing Rules
A.
The field
B.
Game structure
C.
Defense
D.
Offense
E.
Special Rules
CHAPTER 5 – ATHLETIC PROGRAM
FOR 12 & UNDER
1.
ATHLETIC
PROGRAM
A.
Type
Play
B.
Level
of Play
C.
Ball
Type/Size
D.
Qualification
E.
Team
Assignment – League Season
F.
Skills to be Taught – Top Priority
G.
Skills to be Taught – Secondary Priorities
H.
Requirements for Coaching
2.
Special
Playing Rules
A.
The field
B.
Game structure
C.
Defense
D.
Offense
CHAPTER 6 – ATHLETIC PROGRAM
FOR 14 & UNDER
1.
ATHLETIC
PROGRAM
A.
Type
Play
B.
Level
of Play
C.
Ball
Type/Size
D.
Qualification
E.
Team
Assignment – League Season
F.
Skills to be Taught – Top Priority
G.
Skills to be Taught – Secondary Priorities
H.
Requirements for Coaching
2.
Special
Playing Rules
A.
The field
B.
Game structure
C.
Defense
D.
Offense
CHAPTER 7 – ATHLETIC PROGRAM
FOR 16 & UNDER AND 18 & UNDER
1.
ATHLETIC
PROGRAM
A.
Type
Play
B.
Level
of Play
C.
Ball
Type/Size
D.
Qualification
E.
Team
Assignment - League Season
F.
Skills to be Taught - Top Priority
G.
Skills to be Taught - Secondary Priorities
H.
Requirements for Coaching
2.
Special
Playing Rules
A.
The field
D.
Offense
CHAPTER 8 – HOUSTON REC
METRO TOURNAMENT
1.
Introduction
2.
Rules of
Participation
CHAPTER 9 – POST SEASON
TEAMS
1.
Introduction
2.
Financial and
Equipment Use Policy
3.
Manager
Selection and Tryout Dates
4.
Tryout
Procedures and Player Selection
CHAPTER 10 – SELECT
TOURNAMENT TEAMS
CHAPTER 1 – LEAGUE RULES
1.
INTRODUCTION
A.
The following rules and
regulations will govern the operations and play of the
Spring–Klein Girls Softball League (SKGSL).
They are intended to
improve the quality of play within the league and are
sometimes an addition to or a deviation from normal A.S.A.
Rules. Except as
provided for in these “League Rules”, A.S.A. rules shall
apply. All rules in
this 2007 League Rules Book supersede any previous written
league rule or rule book.
2.
RULES OF CONDUCT
A.
General
1.
All players, managers,
coaches, parents, and spectators (hereafter referred to
collectively as participants) shall at all times observe and
practice the highest standards of good sportsmanship and
conduct. No
participant shall engage in any course of conduct which
would tend to violate this principle.
2.
Participants must observe
and obey all laws of the state, city, county, or
municipality where any game is being conducted.
3.
The use of alcoholic
beverages or “non–prescription controlled substances” at any
time, on or about the SKGSL facilities, is strictly
forbidden.
4.
The use of profanity by any
participant is forbidden.
5.
No participant shall engage
in any course of conduct which is designed to, or which will
result in, the harassment of any player, coach, umpire, or
other participant. Forbidden
conduct includes, but is not limited to, verbal taunting
designed to disrupt player(s).
6.
Tobacco use is prohibited on
the playing field inside the fences, including the dugouts.
7.
Punishment for any Rules of
Conduct violation shall be referred to the discretion of the
general board.
League disciplinary rules apply per Section 5 of this
document.
B.
Special Rules for Tournament and/or Road Games
1.
Girls will travel with and
be accompanied by a chaperon at all times; to, from, and
during a tournament. Any
exception to this rule must have SKGSL Board approval.
2.
No more than 6 persons per
room are allowed including chaperon(s).
All girls’ rooms will have proper supervision from
adult chaperons. No
male will room with non–family players without written
parental consent from the non–family player’s guardian.
3.
No alcoholic beverages will
be allowed by managers, assistants, chaperons, or team
members while players are present during tournament play or
while out of town with the team.
Violation of this
rule will result in disciplinary action.
4.
Curfew will be
12:00
midnight
or 30 minutes after returning to the hotel, whichever is
later. “Curfew” is
defined to mean remaining in assigned rooms.
5.
Chaperons will report any
violation by a player to the manager.
Any violation of
conduct rules by a player will result in suspension from
further tournament play and league play until the SKGSL
Board rules on the violation.
Managers will report
these violations and the action taken to the SKGSL Board of
Directors.
6.
Chaperons will report any
violation of conduct by a manager to the SKGSL Executive
Board. Disciplinary
action will be handled by the SKGSL Board of Directors.
7.
“Chaperons” are defined as
responsible adults 25 years or older who will help to see
that the rules of conduct are carried out and that the team
members use proper behavior.
8.
Parents present are
responsible for their children following these rules.
9.
Managers shall brief players and parents of these rules
prior to tournament play.
3.
GENERAL LEAGUE
ADMINISTRATION
A.
Players Age
1.
For purposes of league or
any A.S.A. play, a player’s age is considered to be her age
as of January 1st of the year in which the girl
is participating.
B.
Fees
1.
Fees charged by the league
will be set, from time to time, by the SKGSL Board of
Directors, prior to registration.
All fees shall be
waived in any case where there is a showing of hardship or
inability to pay. Fees
may be refunded prior to the start of the first game of the
season.
C.
Managers
1.
All team managers are
subject to approval and assignment by the SKGSL Board of
Directors.
2.
All team managers must agree
to a background check by SKGSL.
3.
Place of finish in league
play does not determine the post season manager.
The post season
manager will be selected by:
a.
Division Commissioner
recommendation;
b.
Approval by the SKGSL Board
of Directors.
D.
Complaint – Chain of Command
1.
To ensure a smooth league
operation, complaints will be handled at the lowest level
possible using the following chain–of–command:
a.
Team Manager;
b.
Division Commissioner;
c.
Vice President of Athletics.
E.
Special Precedence Rule
1.
Inter–league rules will take
precedence over SKGSL rules.
4.
GAME SCHEDULING / STANDINGS
A.
Game Rescheduling
1.
Only the Division
Commissioner (after coordination with the League Scheduler)
may reschedule games.
2.
Managers will be given at
least 2 days notice on rescheduled games.
B.
Tie Games
1.
Tie games shall count as ½
game won and ½ game lost for each team.
C.
Playoff Procedure
1.
The season is based on 2
halves. At the end
of each half, medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd places in each age division (except
T–Ball) or each bracket within an age division (i.e.,
“A” or “B” bracket).
2.
Once 1st / 2nd
half winners are determined, any ties for season trophy
places will be scheduled for a playoff game by the
appropriate Division Commissioner.
D.
Awards
1.
During the league season,
the SKGSL Board of Directors will determine the honorary
awards to be presented.
5.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
A.
SKGSL Board Authority
1.
The SKGSL Board of Directors
shall have the power by 2/3rd vote at any duly
constituted meeting to discipline, suspend, or remove any
player, coach, or umpire of SKGSL or any individual for
cause.
B.
Notice to Person
1.
Any person(s) being
considered for discipline, suspension, or removal shall be
notified at least 7 days in advance that such action will be
considered at a duly constituted meeting of the SKGSL Board
of Directors. This
person(s) shall have the right to attend such meeting and be
heard.
C.
Temporary Suspension
1.
In extreme cases, the
President may temporarily suspend any player, coach, or
umpire from SKGSL participation pending a full consideration
of the matter by the SKGSL Board of Directors.
6.
SAFETY CONCERNS
A.
Catchers Headgear
1.
A.S.A. rules require
catchers to wear full headgear and throat protector.
2.
Anyone warming up a pitcher
is required to wear protective gear unless they are an adult
(age 21 or older).
3.
It is the responsibility of
the manager to ensure compliance with this rule.
B.
Batting Helmets
1.
A.S.A. rules require all
batters to wear an approved batting helmet complete with
face mask and chin strap.
Helmets shall remain on at all times while a player
is on offense (batting) whenever they are outside of the
dugout.
C.
Fund Raising Activities
1.
It is expressly prohibited
for any team which is affiliated with SKGSL to seek funds by
panhandling or begging. A
violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action
including, without limitation, possible termination of all
rights, privileges, and affiliation with SKGSL for the
players involved and the team manager.
7.
PLAYER DRAFTING / PLACEMENT
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