Divisions/Rules
Subscribe to our Newsletter| 10U Recreational Division Teams | Manager |
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| C&B Gutters | Josh Cornine |
| Chrome Cutz | Jessica Craig |
| Forty Winks | Shelly Bozarth |
| McDonald's | Heather Chambers |
| Pummill's | Naomi Dalton |
| Steak N Shake | Lisa Oehrke |
10U Recreational Division
Participants must be at least 9 but no older than 10 years old before Jan. 1st of season year to play.
Under special circumstances a girl who is 8 may be allowed or required to participate in 10U. Approval from both 8U and 10U division mangers is required.
- Pitching distance shall be 35feet.
- Base distance will be 55 feet.
- Size 11 softball will be used.
- Games shall be 70 minutes in length except:
a.When a team is ahead by fourteen (14) runs after three (3) innings
b.When a team is ahead by ten (10) runs after four (4) innings
c.When a team is ahead by seven (7) runs after five (5) innings
d.A new inning will not be started with five (5) or less minutes left. An inning that has already been started when time expires will be finished by both teams as long as the outcome of the game can be changed by finishing the inning. Once the outcome of the game cannot be changed by continuing the inning the game will be called over.
e.If the score is tied at the end of regulation time, the game will end in a tie. There is no international tie-breaker rule that shall be in effect.
- A minimum of seven (7) players are needed to field a team.
- Teams will be allowed five (5) minutes after the posted game time to field a team. The game clock will start at the scheduled start time. At the end of five (5) minutes, a forfeit will be declared if seven (7) eligible players are not present. Forfeits will be scored 1-0.
- There will be a maximum of one (1) minute between each half inning. No intentional delays are allowed.
- Each player must play at least two (2) innings in the field and cannot sit on the bench in back to back innings:
a.She must be available, able to play and the coach does not have just cause to withhold her from play. A player who refuses to play in the field cannot bat.
b.If a game is terminated for any reason (including 14 run rule) before 4 innings have elapsed, failure of either team to use all of its players shall not be a violation of this section.
c.All players present shall be included in the batting order and bat in each batting rotation.
d.A player arriving after the start of the game will be added to the bottom of the lineup.
e.When a player leaves the game for any reason other than injury and misses her turn in batting rotation, an out will be recorded for each time that player comes up in the batting order. Re-entry will not affect the batting order, as all players are included in the batting order.
f.Only players listed on the team roster and approved by the division head may play in the game.
g.The penalty for willful noncompliance of this section shall be a forfeit.
- After five (5) runs have been scored by any one (1) team in any given inning, that team will be given two (2) outs and only one (1) additional out must be made to retire the side. A maximum of seven (7) runs will be allowed per inning by the batting team.
- The maximum number of players on the field shall be ten (10) for the defensive team.
- After coming to a complete stop, the pitcher may take a step backwards prior to delivering the pitch.
- One warning will be issued on an illegal pitch (per pitcher). After the warning, an illegal pitch will be called resulting in a ball for the batter.
- No bunting.
- Base runners may steal one (1) base per pitch with liability to be put out. The following rules apply to stealing in 10U.
a.The pitched ball must cross home plate before the runner can leave their base.
b.Runners cannot steal home or attempt to score on a passed ball or wild pitch.
c.Runners can steal only one base per pitch even if an overthrow occurs trying to get the runner out.
d.If a ball thrown by the catcher causes the runner to turn back to the base they came from, they must return to that base and remain there until the next pitch.
e.A runner on third cannot be put out by the defensive team if she takes a lead after the ball crosses the plate. Neither can the runner on third advance to home on a passed ball to third or any other base.
- Runners may advance on a hit ball to any base, with liability to be put out, until the ball that is fielded in the outfield is thrown into the infield, passing the plane of the base line. A runner that has not crossed the half way line between bases as the ball enters the infield must return to the previous base she was on.
- One (1) base will be allowed on overthrown balls. A ball thrown to the pitcher that goes past her is NOT an overthrow.
- Infield fly rule is not in effect.
- The catcher does NOT have to hold onto the third strike. The batter is automatically out and the base runners cannot advance.
- A youth pitcher shall pitch for the defensive team until the bases are loaded and four balls have been pitched to the batter. When the bases are loaded and four balls have been pitched to the batter, a coach from the offensive team will pitch the remainder of the count. The coach pitcher must be one of the base coaches already on the field. The batter will continue with the same strike count as held by the youth pitcher to hit the ball into play. The batter will either hit the ball into play or be called out on strikes. The batter cannot be walked while the bases are loaded. The following rules apply while the coach pitcher is pitching…
a.The coach pitcher must pitch from the pitching rubber.
b.Pitches thrown by the coach pitcher must not have an excessive amount of arc.
c.ALL pitches thrown by the coach pitcher will be called strikes. A foul ball on strike three (3) is still considered strike three (3) and is an out.
d.The defensive team’s pitcher must position herself behind the pitching rubber and have at least one foot inside the pitching circle. She must also be able to clearly see the batter and cannot obstruct the view of the infielders behind her.
e.Base runners cannot leave base until the ball is hit into play.
f.If a ball hit by a batter makes any contact with the coach pitcher, the batter is automatically out and play is dead. Base runners must return to their previous base without liability to be put out.
g.If the coach pitcher makes contact or interferes with any player or the ball during play, the offensive team will receive one (1) out and play is dead. All base runners must return to their previous base without liability to be put out. If the batter must return to home plate, she is not allowed to bat again and takes the out given.
h.Coach pitchers may coach their base runners after a hit ball but must not distract the defensive team while doing so.
i.When the next batter comes to the plate the coach shall return to their previous place on the field at either 1st or 3rd base and the youth pitcher resumes pitching responsibilities.
j.If a batter is hit by a pitched ball from the opposing pitcher, this is not considered a walk but a "batter hit by pitch". They will be awarded first base and if any runner is forced they will also advance one base. A batter being hit by a pitch thrown by the coach will not be considered a hit batsman and will continue to bat if any pitches are still to be thrown.
- All batters and base runners MUST wear a NOCSAE approved batting helmet with a NOCSAE approved face mask and chin strap.
- Catchers MUST wear chest protectors, shin guards, and head gear that has been provided for them.
- Tennis shoes, turf shoes, or rubber cleats only…NO metal spikes, metal cleats or soccer shoes are allowed.
- All jewelry worn by players (ie...rings, ear rings, bracelets, necklaces) must be removed before the start of the game and cannot be worn during any part of the game. Placing tape of any sort or band aides over jewelry is not allowed. Medical alert necklaces or bracelets are not considered jewelry, but if worn must be taped down to the body so they are not loose.
- All offensive players not on base must remain in the dugout with the exception of the batter and the on-deck batter. Only the coach and assistant coach will be allowed on the field. The coach may appoint one (1) team parent to assist players in the dugout. This team parent must remain in the dugout and cannot enter the field. All equipment shall be kept in the dugout except when in use.
- Any base coach eighteen (18) years or younger must wear protective head gear.
- If a player throws the bat, the following sanctions will apply:
1st occurrence, player will be warned
2nd and each additional occurrence, player will be declared out.
- If the league score keeper finds a player batting out of order no out will be given. If discovered while at bat, the correct batter will come to the plate, assume the current count and complete their turn at bat. If the discovered after their turn at bat is over all actions stand and the player following the incorrect batter is now the correct batter. However, if the discovered by either team without the assistance of the league score keeper, USA rules apply.
The standings in each division will be based on each team's win-loss-tie record. Ties in the standings will be decided 1st by previous head-to head competition between the teams tied and 2nd by head-to-head run difference between those same teams. The 3rd tie breaker, if needed, will be total runs allowed for the season. Trophies will be awarded to the top three placing teams at the conclusion of the season.
Please remember that this is a recreational division and that GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP is a MUST. The Head Coach/Team Manager is responsible for the sportsmanship of the parents and fans of their team. Continued bad conduct on their part after the plate umpire has warned the Head coach/Team Manager could result in the ejection of the fan and the Head Coach/Team Manager.
Each team is expected to pick up their own trash from the dugout at the conclusion of each game.
Absolutely NO smoking and/or profanity by coaches in the dugout or on the field during the game.
- Pitching distance shall be 35feet.
- Base distance will be 55 feet.
- Size 11 softball will be used.
- Games shall be 70 minutes in length except:
a.When a team is ahead by fourteen (14) runs after three (3) innings
b.When a team is ahead by ten (10) runs after four (4) innings
c.When a team is ahead by seven (7) runs after five (5) innings
d.A new inning will not be started with five (5) or less minutes left. An inning that has already been started when time expires will be finished by both teams as long as the outcome of the game can be changed by finishing the inning. Once the outcome of the game cannot be changed by continuing the inning the game will be called over.
e.If the score is tied at the end of regulation time, the game will end in a tie. There is no international tie-breaker rule that shall be in effect. - A minimum of seven (7) players are needed to field a team.
- Teams will be allowed five (5) minutes after the posted game time to field a team. The game clock will start at the scheduled start time. At the end of five (5) minutes, a forfeit will be declared if seven (7) eligible players are not present. Forfeits will be scored 1-0.
- There will be a maximum of one (1) minute between each half inning. No intentional delays are allowed.
- Each player must play at least two (2) innings in the field and cannot sit on the bench in back to back innings:
a.She must be available, able to play and the coach does not have just cause to withhold her from play. A player who refuses to play in the field cannot bat.
b.If a game is terminated for any reason (including 14 run rule) before 4 innings have elapsed, failure of either team to use all of its players shall not be a violation of this section.
c.All players present shall be included in the batting order and bat in each batting rotation.
d.A player arriving after the start of the game will be added to the bottom of the lineup.
e.When a player leaves the game for any reason other than injury and misses her turn in batting rotation, an out will be recorded for each time that player comes up in the batting order. Re-entry will not affect the batting order, as all players are included in the batting order.
f.Only players listed on the team roster and approved by the division head may play in the game.
g.The penalty for willful noncompliance of this section shall be a forfeit. - After five (5) runs have been scored by any one (1) team in any given inning, that team will be given two (2) outs and only one (1) additional out must be made to retire the side. A maximum of seven (7) runs will be allowed per inning by the batting team.
- The maximum number of players on the field shall be ten (10) for the defensive team.
- After coming to a complete stop, the pitcher may take a step backwards prior to delivering the pitch.
- One warning will be issued on an illegal pitch (per pitcher). After the warning, an illegal pitch will be called resulting in a ball for the batter.
- No bunting.
- Base runners may steal one (1) base per pitch with liability to be put out. The following rules apply to stealing in 10U.
a.The pitched ball must cross home plate before the runner can leave their base.
b.Runners cannot steal home or attempt to score on a passed ball or wild pitch.
c.Runners can steal only one base per pitch even if an overthrow occurs trying to get the runner out.
d.If a ball thrown by the catcher causes the runner to turn back to the base they came from, they must return to that base and remain there until the next pitch.
e.A runner on third cannot be put out by the defensive team if she takes a lead after the ball crosses the plate. Neither can the runner on third advance to home on a passed ball to third or any other base. - Runners may advance on a hit ball to any base, with liability to be put out, until the ball that is fielded in the outfield is thrown into the infield, passing the plane of the base line. A runner that has not crossed the half way line between bases as the ball enters the infield must return to the previous base she was on.
- One (1) base will be allowed on overthrown balls. A ball thrown to the pitcher that goes past her is NOT an overthrow.
- Infield fly rule is not in effect.
- The catcher does NOT have to hold onto the third strike. The batter is automatically out and the base runners cannot advance.
- A youth pitcher shall pitch for the defensive team until the bases are loaded and four balls have been pitched to the batter. When the bases are loaded and four balls have been pitched to the batter, a coach from the offensive team will pitch the remainder of the count. The coach pitcher must be one of the base coaches already on the field. The batter will continue with the same strike count as held by the youth pitcher to hit the ball into play. The batter will either hit the ball into play or be called out on strikes. The batter cannot be walked while the bases are loaded. The following rules apply while the coach pitcher is pitching…
a.The coach pitcher must pitch from the pitching rubber.
b.Pitches thrown by the coach pitcher must not have an excessive amount of arc.
c.ALL pitches thrown by the coach pitcher will be called strikes. A foul ball on strike three (3) is still considered strike three (3) and is an out.
d.The defensive team’s pitcher must position herself behind the pitching rubber and have at least one foot inside the pitching circle. She must also be able to clearly see the batter and cannot obstruct the view of the infielders behind her.
e.Base runners cannot leave base until the ball is hit into play.
f.If a ball hit by a batter makes any contact with the coach pitcher, the batter is automatically out and play is dead. Base runners must return to their previous base without liability to be put out.
g.If the coach pitcher makes contact or interferes with any player or the ball during play, the offensive team will receive one (1) out and play is dead. All base runners must return to their previous base without liability to be put out. If the batter must return to home plate, she is not allowed to bat again and takes the out given.
h.Coach pitchers may coach their base runners after a hit ball but must not distract the defensive team while doing so.
i.When the next batter comes to the plate the coach shall return to their previous place on the field at either 1st or 3rd base and the youth pitcher resumes pitching responsibilities.
j.If a batter is hit by a pitched ball from the opposing pitcher, this is not considered a walk but a "batter hit by pitch". They will be awarded first base and if any runner is forced they will also advance one base. A batter being hit by a pitch thrown by the coach will not be considered a hit batsman and will continue to bat if any pitches are still to be thrown. - All batters and base runners MUST wear a NOCSAE approved batting helmet with a NOCSAE approved face mask and chin strap.
- Catchers MUST wear chest protectors, shin guards, and head gear that has been provided for them.
- Tennis shoes, turf shoes, or rubber cleats only…NO metal spikes, metal cleats or soccer shoes are allowed.
- All jewelry worn by players (ie...rings, ear rings, bracelets, necklaces) must be removed before the start of the game and cannot be worn during any part of the game. Placing tape of any sort or band aides over jewelry is not allowed. Medical alert necklaces or bracelets are not considered jewelry, but if worn must be taped down to the body so they are not loose.
- All offensive players not on base must remain in the dugout with the exception of the batter and the on-deck batter. Only the coach and assistant coach will be allowed on the field. The coach may appoint one (1) team parent to assist players in the dugout. This team parent must remain in the dugout and cannot enter the field. All equipment shall be kept in the dugout except when in use.
- Any base coach eighteen (18) years or younger must wear protective head gear.
- If a player throws the bat, the following sanctions will apply:
1st occurrence, player will be warned
2nd and each additional occurrence, player will be declared out. - If the league score keeper finds a player batting out of order no out will be given. If discovered while at bat, the correct batter will come to the plate, assume the current count and complete their turn at bat. If the discovered after their turn at bat is over all actions stand and the player following the incorrect batter is now the correct batter. However, if the discovered by either team without the assistance of the league score keeper, USA rules apply.
The standings in each division will be based on each team's win-loss-tie record. Ties in the standings will be decided 1st by previous head-to head competition between the teams tied and 2nd by head-to-head run difference between those same teams. The 3rd tie breaker, if needed, will be total runs allowed for the season. Trophies will be awarded to the top three placing teams at the conclusion of the season.
Please remember that this is a recreational division and that GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP is a MUST. The Head Coach/Team Manager is responsible for the sportsmanship of the parents and fans of their team. Continued bad conduct on their part after the plate umpire has warned the Head coach/Team Manager could result in the ejection of the fan and the Head Coach/Team Manager.
Each team is expected to pick up their own trash from the dugout at the conclusion of each game.
Absolutely NO smoking and/or profanity by coaches in the dugout or on the field during the game.
