Game time is forfeit time:
	Teams should be at the designated diamond ½ hour prior to the game to exchange line ups, and coin flip. If the previous game ends early be prepared to play.
	Nine players on defense, (7 & 8U will be ten on defense.)
	A team must have a minimum of eight players to begin a game.
	7's thru 12U will use a continuous batting order
	13 & 14U May opt to use a continuous batting order. (If using a continuous batting order this must be communicated to the home plate umpire and opposing manager.
	If a team is using a continuous batting order and a injury occurs resulting in a player not being able to continue NO penalty will be assessed the players spot in the order will be skipped. He may NOT return.
	If a player is removed from the game for any other reason. His spot in the lineup will be considered an out.
	There is free substitutions for continuous line ups
	Run rules are as follows 12 after 4, 10 after 5
	Courtesy runners may be used for the pitcher and catcher when there are two outs. The runner will be the last batted out. This rule is used to speed up play.
	Runners must make an attempt to slide to avoid contact when a tag is waiting. This is not a slide rule. If the defensive player does not have the ball, the offensive player does not have to slide and can take action to miss a tag. Malicious contact will not be allowed and will result in ejection.

EQUIPMENT:

	7U - 13U Can use 2 3/4 barrel bats
	14U Can use 2 5/8 barrel bats
	Batst must meet (BESR) standards and labeled as such.

PITCHING:

	9-12 Under 6 innings max per day / 10 innings max in two day period.
	13 & Under 7 innings max per day / 12 innings max in two day period.

^{COACHES PITCH SPECIAL RULES:}

	NO infield fly rule
	Minimum pitching distance 35ft
	A maximum of 5 runs per inning. This excludes the last inning. The last declared inning will be all you can get. The last inning can be any inning as deemed per the umpire in a time limit situation. Both coaches will be notified prior to the beginning of the inning.
	Defensive players will be required to stop play. (Once the lead runner is stopped or gives themselves up play will be stopped.)
	A maximum of five pitches will be given. Fouls do not count as the final pitch.
	A batter can strike out if they reach three strikes prior to five pitches or a fair hit ball.
	The player pitcher must take a position within six feet of the coach pitcher on either side. (NOT IN FRONT OF)

GENERAL RULES:

Any player or coach that is ejected from the game must leave the playing area. And will be suspended for the next game as well.

There are no protests. Umpires decision is final.

Only coaches and players in uniform will be allowed in the dugout.