Here are the links to the different rules and regulations that we use for OCYS baseball. Here is a breakdown of who the governing bodies are and links to their rulesets:
Junior Baseball of Oregon (JBO) -- Rules
Junior Baseball of Oregon, Inc. (JBO) is a non-profit organization formed to provide an opportunity for Oregon youth from ages 9-16 to participate in an organized baseball experience. The goal of JBO is to provide each child, regardless of skill level, an ability to compete in baseball against other players of equal skill and age. As such, players are divided into separate divisions based on age and skill level (see "Junior Baseball Divisions"). JBO games are played according to the rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) with some modifications to tailor the rules to the age and skill level of the players. For example, JBO base lengths and pitching distances are reduced from the High School level to accommodate younger players, but increase progressively with the age of the players. The intent is to provide all ages of players the opportunity to play the complete game of baseball (leading off, stealing, etc.) but to progressively increase playing distances as the age and skill of players increase.
The Junior Baseball Organization program revolves around local Associations creating community-based programs to meet local needs for summer baseball programs within the broader framework of JBO. The JBO organization is made up of separate Districts, and local Associations (also known as Areas). JBO is administered by four elected officers, six Commissioners from the JBO Districts, and one At-Large Commissioner. These administrative members of JBO are responsible for the overall governance of the organization including activities such as establishing rules for player participation, league formation, game play, etc.
Clackamas County Junior Baseball Association (CCJBA) -- Rules
The Clackamas County Junior Baseball Association (CCJBA) is the parent organization of approximately 24 independent youth baseball leagues located throughout Clackamas County, Marion County, and Washington County, Oregon. CCJBA is under the umbrella of Junior Baseball Organization Inc ("JBO"). JBO is independent of any of the popular nationwide baseball organizations such as "Little League", and governs eight separate organizations such as the CCJBA within Oregon. JBO generally plays by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules. There are several modifications at the various age group levels that impact rules governing length of base paths and the pitching distances. JBO is set up for players 9-14 years of age, with three distinct age groups, Midget, Junior and Senior. Within each age group, there is also three distinct skill levels, National, American and Federal. The highest title a team can win is "JBO Champion". There are no regional or national championships. Most member leagues also have their own independent "T-Ball" programs for the younger kids.
