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2023 and 2024 Policies and Rules Copy

             
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

 
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. 

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

15. Team manager should submit line-ups to the scorekeeper no less than 5 minutes

prior to the start of the game

   

16. ALL Josey Field participants and spectators must follow all posted rules, set

by the City of Huntsville

   

17. Players and spectators are asked to NOT park at the Potato Shack (there may

be exceptions for paying customers) 

   
18.  Additional rules listed below.             
             

Spring 2024, Men's League Playoff Picture

7pm - #4 seed SHIP OF FOOLS vs.  #1 seed TBD

8pm - #3 seed RIP CITY vs.  #2 seed TBD

9pm - Championship Game