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  • EOUA Handbook 2020 - Body

  • Introduction
    This section of the website will provide you with a variety of information related to the Eastern Ontario Umpire Association.



    The first set of documents will provide you with some basic information about our umpire association and our governing bodies Softball Ontario and Softball Canada. You will see that we developed a handbook that provides each member with information about the association and how our association is administered.



    The remainder of this page is dedicated to the various leagues that we officiate. You will find valuable information specific to each of the leagues such as their respective rules. Please be advised that the rules are a guideline (and may be out-of-date) it is therefore important to review league specific variances of the basic rules at the pre-game meeting.



    Our association utilizes the HorizonWebRef for assigning games and storing data specific to members of the EOUA. If you are an active member of the EOUA, please refer to our instance of the HorizonWebRef website for additional information.

  • EOUA Handbook 2020 Annex A - HorizonWebRef

  • EOUA Handbook 2020 Annex B - Committees-and-Mandates

  • EOUA Handbook 2020 Annex D - Officials Certification Program

  • EOUA Handbook 2021 Annex C - Membership Policy

  • EOUA Handbook 2021 Annex E - Substance Policy

  • EOUA Handbook 2020 Annex F - Tips

  • EOUA Handbook 2020 Annex G - Softball Ontario Insurance

  • EOUA Handbook 2020 Annex H - FAQs

  • Softball Canada Lightning Guidelines
    A good set of guidelines to follow with respect to lightning. Also keep in mind the 30 / 30 guideline presented at your clinic.

  • SOFTBALL CANADA FASTPITCH RULE CHANGES 2015
    Latest Rule Changes to Softball Canada's Rulebook.

  • ISF Field Mechanics
    ISF MECHANICS (now in use by Softball Canada)

    Scroll down the Umpire Toolbox page to see each of the Umpire Systems:
    - One Umpire System
    - Two Umpire System
    - Three Umpire System
    - Four Umpire System


  • League Rules
    The league rules are listed in Alphabetical Order. Some of the rules will ''''pop-up'''' as an attachment whereas other rules will be redirected to the league''s website.

    NOTE: The first two files are a SUMMARY of all the leagues in a CONDENSED format. Even though we make an effort to maintain these files please keep in mind that this information is as accurate as the date of issue (which may be a from the previous year). With that in mind if you identify a need for change PLEASE ADVISE the League UIC who in turn will notify the Web Committee. THANK YOU !!

  • EOUA RULE DIFFERENCES HANDOUT - Slo-Pitch
    A compilation (summary) of rules and rule differences for all of our Slo-Pitch leagues.

  • EOUA RULE DIFFERENCES HANDOUT - Fast Pitch
    A compilation (summary) of rules and rule differences from all of our Fast Pitch leagues.


  • ASHTON MEN'S FASTBALL LEAGUE - RULES
    LUIC: GARY CALLAGHAN
    gary[dot]callaghan[at]rogers[dot]com

  • BARRHAVEN LADIES SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (BLSA)
    LUIC: Wayne Kelley
    wayne-joanne [at] sympatico [dot] ca

  • BLSA - RULES
    The league rules are listed on the BLSA website. Click on the ''Documents" tab then select "General" then scroll down to Rules.

    Rule Changes & Additions:
    - minimum# of players 8

  • BARRHAVEN MEN'S FAST PITCH ASSOCIATION (BMFPA)
    LUIC: Steve Fitzsimmons
    nancyfitzsimmons [at] rogers [dot] com

    New mercy rule for 2015 ...
    15 runs after 4 innings / 10 runs after 5 innings.

  • BMFPA - RULES
    The rules are available on the BMFPA website uner the "Rules" tab.

  • BARRHAVEN MIXED SLO-PITCH LEAGUE (BMSPL)
    LUIC: Gary Callaghan
    gary[dot]callaghan[at]rogers[dot]com

    We officiate their Spring (June) tournament and Play-Off Tournament (August).

  • BMSPL - RULES
    The league rules are posted on the league website under the League "Menu" and then the Rules "tab".


  • BLACKBURN LADIES SOFTBALL LEAGUE (BLSL)
    LUIC: TBD

  • BLSL - RULES
    Click on Bylaws and Constitution then Rules and Regs.

  • BLACKBURN MEN'S FASTBALL LEAGUE (BMFL)
    LUIC: TBD

  • BMFL - RULES
    The rules are available on the BMFL website under the "Constitution" tab.

    In terms of new rules for the season:

    Until the June meeting, the BMFL will try out the idea of limiting pitchers to 4 innings maximum per game. Teams will declare before the game how many pitchers they have. If a team only declares 1 pitcher, the opposing team can choose to only use 1 pitcher.

    The 2 out catcher rule will not be mandatory in the playoffs.

  • CCFL - RULES
    NOTE: We are in the process of obtain the latest rules.


  • FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE - RULES
    LUIC: MIKE ZORYK
    mzoryk[at]rogers[dot]com


  • GLEN CAIRN LADIES SOFTBALL LEAGUE (GCLSL)

    LUIC: GARY CALLAGHAN
    gary[dot]callaghan[at]rogers[dot]com

  • GCLSL - RULES
    The league rules are available on the GCLSL website under the "Rules" tab.

  • GLEN CAIRN MENS FASTBALL LEAGUE (GCMFL)
    LUIC: Andrew Fleck
    andrewfleck [at] hotmail [dot] com

    GCMFL Website (Home Page)

  • GCMFL - RULES
    LUIC: Andrew Fleck
    andrewfleck [at] hotmail [dot] com

    Go to the Home Page. Scroll Down and Click on GCMFL Rules Icon.

  • GCMFL - Constitution
    LUIC: Andrew Fleck
    andrewfleck [at] hotmail [dot] com

    The league rules are available in the GCMFL website under the "League Rules" tab on the Home page.

  • GREATER OTTAWA FASTBALL LEAGUE (GOFL)
    LUIC:

  • GOFL - RULES
    New for 2015...

    Ejected player cannot play in the 2nd game of a doubleheader.

  • GOSPL Rules 2017

  • Hi-TECH SOFTBALL LEAGUE
    LUIC: George Findley
    gfindley[at]rogers[dot]com

    We officiate both their Spring Tournament and Fall Play-offs

  • Hi-TECH - RULES

    League Rules are listed on their website under the "Rules" menu tab.

  • JMSL - PITCHING RULE

    NOTE: As of 2015 all pitchers must wear a protective mask.

  • METRO OLD TIMERS SOFTBALL LEAGUE (MOTSL) - RULES
    LUIC: JOHN MORTON
    mortonj[at]navcanada[dot]ca

    METRO LEAGUE
    The following summarizes the league rule changes for this year...2015

    - Players: 8 rostered team players to start, 2 spares allowed - unless agreed otherwise by the team captains at the game.
    - Warmup pitches: the usual 5 + 3 (5 at start of game or new pitcher; 3 at start of each inning or for a returning pitcher)
    - No infield warmup after the first inning
    - Mercy: 9 after 5 during regular season, 15 after 5 in playoffs. No mercy for the final/last championship game (only).
    - Ties: Possible in regular season and playoff games, excepting only the final championship game
    - Grace: 10 minutes from scheduled start of game. Teams have the option of agreeing to extend the grace time. All grace time counts towards game time.
    - Time limit: No new inning to start 10 minutes before the scheduled start of the next game but with a maximum 5 minute “overtime”, delaying next game a maximum of 5 minutes. Applies to all games except the final championship game. Note that the league may change to 15 minutes depending upon how 10 minutes work out.
    - Early start (request): Allowed for games 2 & 3. Teams are being requested (but not required) to be ready to start playing X minutes early so that games can start early if the previous game ends early.

  • NEW EDINBURGH FASTBALL LEAGUE (NEFL) - RULES

    LUIC: RICH COFFIN
    coffin[at]sympatico[dot]ca

  • OTTAWA Co-Ed SLO-PITCH LEAGUE (OCSPL)- RULES
    LUIC: Mike ZORYK
    mzoryk[at]rogers[dot]com

  • OTTAWA OLDE TYMERS SOFTBALL LEAGUE (OOTSL)

    LUIC: JOHN MORTON
    mortonj[at]navcanada[dot]ca

    League Rules are also available on the OOTSL website under the "Handouts" menu then select "Constitution".

  • OOTSL - RULES (Part 1 of 2)

    Part 1 of 2

  • OOTSL - RULES (Part 2 of 2)

    Part 2 of 2

  • PHSA Co-ed RULES
    League rules are available on the PHSA Website.

    Rules Update for 2015...Many of the leagues are still working on their websites and rules files for the upcoming season's.

    New: Mercy rule: 20 runs after 4 innings
    Time limit...1 hr 15 mins

    NOTE: PHSA Mon/Wed league - Only the "A" Division is allowed to slide.

    Contact UIC Mike Zoryk for further details.

  • PHSA Mens Rules
    League rules are available on the PHSA Website.


    Contact UIC Mike Zoryk for further details.

  • Q-BALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE

    LUIC: Gaston Martin
    gastonis27 [at] yahoo [dot] ca

    The league constitution and rules are available on the Q-Ball website under the "League" tab and then "Executive" section tab. Select "Constitution".

  • Q-BALL - RULES
    Rules are located on the Q-Ball Website; Refer to Pages 7 -9 of the Constitution and By-Laws.

  • RA Softball Bylaws 2017

  • RA Rules Shortlist 2017

  • STITTSVILE MINOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (SMSA)
    LUIC: Gary Callaghan
    gary [dot] callaghan [at] rogers [dot] com

    These rules are labeled 2014 but are to be applied for the 2015 season.

    Divisional rules chart is available on the SMSA website under the "Umpires" tab.

  • TAMFL - RULES

    The rules are available on the TAMFL website under the "Rules" tab.

  • WOMEN and GIRLS IN SPORT SOFTBALL LEAGUE - RULES

    LUIC: BORDEN SCULLION
    borden[dot]scullion[at]ocdsb[dot]ca