- Be sure to visit our Facebook page @ Huntsville Men's Softball League
- League rules, ASA/USA updates can be found on the bulletin board
- Remember, be sure to follow all City of Huntsville rules and policies.
1. All games played at Josey Field | ||||||
2. Based on the number of teams, each will play weekly with each team receiving one bye | ||||||
3. In most cases, rainout decisions will be made by 3:30pm | ||||||
4. For inclement weather after 3:30pm, umpires will make the final call if games will continue | ||||||
5. Umpires are USA Softball certified under the Conroe District, Conroe TX | ||||||
6. The governing body of HASA (Huntsville Adult Softball Association) is USA Softball, with some modifications for Huntsville league play |
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7. Any player ejected from the game is subject to a 2 game suspension | ||||||
8. All equipment used (bats and balls) must be USA Softball approved. Balls must have a coefficient of restitution of .440 or less and a compression of 375.0 or less. Beginning in the Fall 2024, the league will move to a .400 COR ball with a compression of 350.0 or less. This new change is for player safety. |
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9. Run Rule or mercy rule is 15 runs after 3 innings and 10 after 5 innings | ||||||
10. One pinch runner per inning max | ||||||
11. There is a 3 home run limit with the one up rule in play (home runs that clear the fence) | ||||||
12. All participants must be 20 years of age or older. THIS IS NEW FOR 2023. In previous years, it was 19 years of age. | ||||||
13. Team uniforms are not required for league play | ||||||
14. Teams may "pick-up" a maximum of 2 players when caught in a pinch. More than 2 players requires the permission of the opposing team. No "pick-ups" during the playoffs |
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15. Team manager should submit line-ups to the scorekeeper no less than 5 minutes prior to the start of the game |
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16. ALL Josey Field participants and spectators must follow all posted rules, set by the City of Huntsville |
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17. Players and spectators are asked to NOT park at the Potato Shack (there may be exceptions for paying customers) |
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18. Additional rules listed below. | ||||||
7pm - #4 seed SHIP OF FOOLS vs. #1 seed TBD
8pm - #3 seed RIP CITY vs. #2 seed TBD
9pm - Championship Game