C-GIRLS

2010 Revisions approved by FHL Board bold italics.

1.  Ages: 11 & 12. Cannot be 13 before January 1.

2.  Normal game time is 8:30 p.m.

3.  Bases: 60 ft.
      Pitching Distance: 40 ft.
Field dimensions: 84’ 10” from home plate to second base and first base to third base.
There will be an 8-ft radius circle around the pitchers mound (See general rules for explanation).

4.  Standard game will be no longer than 6 innings or or one hour and twenty five minutes (1:25) unless there is a tie. If an inning ends prior to the time limit, next inning will be played in full. See Rule 42 in General Rules.

5.  Three outs or five runs constitute an inning.

6.  Player cannot leave the base until ball leaves pitcher’s hand. If she does she is out.

7.  Re-entry rule applies. (See general rules for explanation.)

8.  Base runner can steal any base.

9.  Batter can run on third strike if catcher drops ball and first base is not occupied. If there are two outs with first base occupied batter may run if catcher drops ball.

10.  Infield fly rule applies in this age group.

11.  Dead ball appeal applies. (See general rules for explanation.)

12. Each player will play two innings of defense. All players must be in the game by start of fourth (4th) inning and cannot come out until they have played two (2) consecutive innings. Failure to do so will result in an automatic out at the start of the next inning. All illegal players will be taken out of the game when noticed and correct players will be placed in their place on the field or in the line-up.

13. If game is called due to bad weather conditions, it will be considered a completed game after 45 minutes or four complete innings. The final score is determined by reverting to the last completed inning.  If the game is not complete or is tied, the  game will be replayed from the start.  The game shall be rescheduled per General Rule 6.

14. Double base applies in this league. (See general rules for explanation.)

15.  A 12” ASA approved fast pitch softball will be used.

16. All players will be in the batting line-up at all times. Players are still required to enter the game to play defense at the time stated in their division rules.

17.  There is no limit on the number of innings any one pitcher can pitch in a game. If pitcher leaves the game she may re-enter the game but cannot pitch. 

18. Run rule.  See General Rule 30.

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