TRI-COUNTY CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE (T-CCSL) RULES 2017
1. The organization shall be known as the Tri-County Church Softball League sponsored by Tri-County Baptist Church. The objective is to promote Christian fellowship and competition between churches of like faith and practice.
2. All games shall be played under “Official Softball Rules” unless otherwise noted in these rules.
3. League fees for the 2016 season shall be $400. These fees cover the cost of umpires, softballs, fields, trophies, and other league expense. Checks should be made out to “T-CCSL”.
4. Players are expected to be of like faith and practice and support the church they attend.
5. Players must be as least 14 years of age.
6. Teams may have up to 25 players on their roster. Each player must sign the team roster and a release of liability for the team on which they play. A player must play a minimum of 2 league games to qualify to play in the end of season tournament. Rosters are due to the Commissioner of the league before the 3rd game of the season. Final roster changes must be completed before the last 2 games of the season are played.
7. Pre-game warmups are allowed on the field. Each team must have the opportunity for on-field practice.
8. The home team will lead in prayer at home plate before the start of each game.
9. Each manager is responsible for the conduct of their players. Profanity will not be tolerated. This can result in immediate removal from the game and/or suspension for the following game. Any player or spectator using profanity or fighting will result in ejection from the church premises. Any player or spectator who incurs a second offense within the same season will result in further sanctions from the league.
10. The umpire must be notified before the next play in the event of a protest. A fee of $25 will be charged for a protest and will be returned if the protest is upheld. The league Commissioner must be notified within 48 hours of the protest. A protest board of 3 neutral coaches will rule on the protest.
11. Schedule changes for special church events must be arranged thru the league Commissioner and both teams involved must approve.
12. Teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 10 league games. An end of season one-and-out tournament will be played at the end of regular season play.
13. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the regular season and the tournament. In the event of a tie, duplicate trophies will be awarded.
14. League games shall begin at 6:15 PM and 7:25 PM. Because of darkness there can be no grace period for either game. No inning can start after 7:15 PM for the first game of the night.
15. Mercy rule: 10 runs after the 5th inning, 15 runs after the 3rd inning. The game will be called complete by the umpire.
16. In the event a game is in progress and is called for rain or darkness, the game will be re-started if less than 3 innings have been played. If 3 innings have been completed, the game will be resumed. A game shall be complete if 5 full innings have been played when the game is called. Umpire decisions on game status will be final. (Also see rule #15)
17. Absolutely No alcoholic beverages, smoking or tobacco usage in any type are permitted on the church premises. If the player and or spectator fail to adhere to this rule they will be asked to leave the church premises.
18. The winning team is responsible for notifying the league Commissioner of the final score by phone or email within 24 hours of the end of the game.
19. All players and spectators must demonstrate Christian values and attitudes while on the church premises.
20. The league will start on or about April 6 depending upon the weather conditions. All regular season games will be played with rain-out games placed at the end on the season. The end of season tournament will be played after all regular season games have been played.
21. A team may start a game with a minimum of 8 players. A team may bat up to 12 players. Only 10 of the 12 players may play the field at one time. A substitute player may replace any one player and must bat in that player’s batting order. If the substitute comes out, he may not re-enter the game. . A team with less than ( 7 ) players , in order to field a team , may pick up other available players , until their players arrive! Late team players must be inserted immediately into the line-up , replacing pick-up players. A maximum of (4) non-roster players may be used to field a legal team.
22. If a batted ball rolls or bounces into the woods it shall be counted as a Double. If the batted ball goes into the woods on the fly it shall be counted as a Home Run and all the bases shall be run.
23. All managers and players are responsible for keeping the grounds and the field of play clean and free of litter. Managers are also responsible for their spectators as well.
24. This is a Christian league and all managers, players, and spectators are expected to respect the Church property, other teams, spectators, and the umpires. Play fair and have fun.
rules updated 2016
1. The organization shall be known as the Tri-County Church Softball League sponsored by Tri-County Baptist Church. The objective is to promote Christian fellowship and competition between churches of like faith and practice.
2. All games shall be played under “Official Softball Rules” unless otherwise noted in these rules.
3. League fees for the 2016 season shall be $400. These fees cover the cost of umpires, softballs, fields, trophies, and other league expense. Checks should be made out to “T-CCSL”.
4. Players are expected to be of like faith and practice and support the church they attend.
5. Players must be as least 14 years of age.
6. Teams may have up to 25 players on their roster. Each player must sign the team roster and a release of liability for the team on which they play. A player must play a minimum of 2 league games to qualify to play in the end of season tournament. Rosters are due to the Commissioner of the league before the 3rd game of the season. Final roster changes must be completed before the last 2 games of the season are played.
7. Pre-game warmups are allowed on the field. Each team must have the opportunity for on-field practice.
8. The home team will lead in prayer at home plate before the start of each game.
9. Each manager is responsible for the conduct of their players. Profanity will not be tolerated. This can result in immediate removal from the game and/or suspension for the following game. Any player or spectator using profanity or fighting will result in ejection from the church premises. Any player or spectator who incurs a second offense within the same season will result in further sanctions from the league.
10. The umpire must be notified before the next play in the event of a protest. A fee of $25 will be charged for a protest and will be returned if the protest is upheld. The league Commissioner must be notified within 48 hours of the protest. A protest board of 3 neutral coaches will rule on the protest.
11. Schedule changes for special church events must be arranged thru the league Commissioner and both teams involved must approve.
12. Teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 10 league games. An end of season one-and-out tournament will be played at the end of regular season play.
13. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the regular season and the tournament. In the event of a tie, duplicate trophies will be awarded.
14. League games shall begin at 6:15 PM and 7:25 PM. Because of darkness there can be no grace period for either game. No inning can start after 7:15 PM for the first game of the night.
15. Mercy rule: 10 runs after the 5th inning, 15 runs after the 3rd inning. The game will be called complete by the umpire.
16. In the event a game is in progress and is called for rain or darkness, the game will be re-started if less than 3 innings have been played. If 3 innings have been completed, the game will be resumed. A game shall be complete if 5 full innings have been played when the game is called. Umpire decisions on game status will be final. (Also see rule #15)
17. Absolutely No alcoholic beverages, smoking or tobacco usage in any type are permitted on the church premises. If the player and or spectator fail to adhere to this rule they will be asked to leave the church premises.
18. The winning team is responsible for notifying the league Commissioner of the final score by phone or email within 24 hours of the end of the game.
19. All players and spectators must demonstrate Christian values and attitudes while on the church premises.
20. The league will start on or about April 6 depending upon the weather conditions. All regular season games will be played with rain-out games placed at the end on the season. The end of season tournament will be played after all regular season games have been played.
21. A team may start a game with a minimum of 8 players. A team may bat up to 12 players. Only 10 of the 12 players may play the field at one time. A substitute player may replace any one player and must bat in that player’s batting order. If the substitute comes out, he may not re-enter the game. . A team with less than ( 7 ) players , in order to field a team , may pick up other available players , until their players arrive! Late team players must be inserted immediately into the line-up , replacing pick-up players. A maximum of (4) non-roster players may be used to field a legal team.
22. If a batted ball rolls or bounces into the woods it shall be counted as a Double. If the batted ball goes into the woods on the fly it shall be counted as a Home Run and all the bases shall be run.
23. All managers and players are responsible for keeping the grounds and the field of play clean and free of litter. Managers are also responsible for their spectators as well.
24. This is a Christian league and all managers, players, and spectators are expected to respect the Church property, other teams, spectators, and the umpires. Play fair and have fun.
rules updated 2016