**The following rules are basic applications for Church, Coed, Mens and  Women's Leagues**

The summer and fall softball leagues are open to anyone although some leagues do carry restrictions.  Fees will vary according to the number of teams in the league and the number of games that are played.  After the leagues are organized, each league votes to decide what award they want to give.  All teams that play in our leagues must be ASA sanctioned.  

                   

All games will be played at the Beaver Creek Softball Complex. 

 

 

Games

1.   All games will be played at the Beaver Creek Softball Complex. 

2.   Game times will be 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.

3.   The 20 run ahead rule will be used after 2 1/2 or 3 innings; the 15 run ahead rule after 3 1/2 or 4 innings and the 10 run ahead rule after 4 1/2 or 5 innings.

4.   There will be a 1 hour 15 minute time limit on all games.  The time will be announced when there are 15, 10, 5 and no minutes remaining in the game.  If the time is not announced, it will not be grounds for protest.

5.  Game time is forfeit time.  Players must be on the field ready to play.  At game time, the home team must be on the field and in their defensive position and the visiting team must t have their first batter in the batter's box and the second batter in the on-deck circle.  The supervisor on duty will call all forfeits.

6.   No Metal cleats will be allowed ant any time by anyone!   Penalty:  Any player or coach found wearing metal cleats will be ejected from the game.

7.   Line-ups for each game must be turned in to the scorekeeper at least 10 minutes before the scheduled game time.  All line ups should have the first and last name of each player.  All coaches should request that their players arrive at least 15 minutes before game time

8.   The team at bat is responsible for getting all balls that are hit over the fences whether fair or foul.

9.   We may reschedule games on other night and/or other fields due to rain outs or any other reason.  We may also schedule some games on Saturday if we get behind in scheduling due to rain outs.

10.  If games are in question of being played due to rain or inclement weather, it is the responsibility each team to contact the Glasgow Recreation Department Office at 651-3811 in order to find out whether or not games have been cancelled for that night.  If you are unable to contact our office between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. listen to WCLU Radio Station.  This radio station can be found at AM 1490 or FM 102.3.  We will call this station with game information.  The phone number to the Beaver Creek Softball Complex is 678-1403.

11.  Only players and coaches listed on the roster of teams involved in a scheduled game will be permitted in the dugout or on the playing field.

 

League Rosters

12.  A league roster for each team along with a Release Form for each player and any birth certificates that are needed must be turned in to the Glasgow Recreation Department Office at 309 South Liberty Street by the designated time.

13.  Players may be added to league rosters by phone or in person as long as it is done at least 24 hours before he/she plays up to a specified date.  The added player must fill out a RELEASE form and present a birth certificate, if needed, before they can play.  This is a league rule that will be monitored by Recreation Department officials without requiring a protest from any other team.  The penalty for a player in violation of this rule is as follows:  the player will not be allowed to play in the game in which the infraction is observed, which could result in a forfeit of the game for the team he/she is playing for that night.  This can be done at any time that Recreation Department officials catch the infraction during the course of the game and does not matter if the player has already batted.

14.  All players must be 15 years of age or older in order to sign a roster and/or participate in league play.  If the age of a player is in question by the umpires or league officials, validation of age must be provided before the player takes the field.  Anyone on the league roster under the age of 18 must provide a copy of his/her birth certificate, which should be attached to the team's league roster when turned into the Recreation Department.  Any coach, umpire or league official (including scorekeepers and supervisors) may protest the age of a player at any time during the course of the game.

15.  No players may be added to the League Roster after the date specified.

16.  All entry fees for the full amount are due to the Glasgow Recreation Department Office at a date specified before league play begins.

17.  League rosters can carry up to 25 players, however, only 16 awards will be given to the winning teams

18.  ASA Rosters are due to the Glasgow Recreation Department Office on or before July 2, 2004.  Managers are responsible to bring the roster to the office at 309 South Liberty Street.  After July 2, 2004, it is the responsibility of the Manager to mail the roster to the state ASA Commissioner.  The address is Kentucky Softball Association, Garland Thompson, State Commissioner, 575 Pekin Pike, Wilmore, KY  40390.  You will be given your ASA roster in May along with a list of dates and locations of State Tournaments.

19.  ASA Rosters MUST

• Be signed by each player individually

• Be notarized by a Notary Public.

• Be turned in to the Glasgow Recreation Department no later than July 2, 2004

Players/Coaches

20.  No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park!  Any coach and/or player observed drinking in the park will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to participate in the games that night.  Refusal will result in the police being called and the coach and/or player being suspended for at least the next two league games and/or tournament games that coach and/or player's team participates in.

21.  Any coach and/or player during the course of play that is exhibiting behavior or gives reason for that in the judgment of the league officials and/or umpires that he/she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be ejected from the game and from the park.  If this leaves his/her team shorthanded, under Rule 4, Section ID, the game is forfeited.

22.  No player may be on more than one League Team Roster at the same time.  This can and will be monitored by Recreation Department officials without requiring a protest from any other team.  The penalty is as follows:  the player in violation of this rule will not be allowed to play in the game in which the infraction is observed, which may result in a forfeit of the game for the team in which he/she is playing that night.  That player will also be suspended for the next game that his//her legal team plays.  This can be done any time the Recreation Department catches the infraction during the course of that game and does not matter if the player has already batted.

23.  Coaches and/or players that are being loud, obnoxious, unsportsmanlike and/or disruptive will be penalized.  Anyone (coach and/or player) ejected from a league game or tournament game conducted by the Glasgow Recreation Department will not be permitted to play and/or participate in the remainder of the game and the next two league games or tournament games.  These must be the next two games that are played and does not include games that are canceled for any reason.   They also will not be permitted to play in any other local league games and/or tournaments until the suspension has been served.  (This includes all ASA Tournaments that are played in Glasgow, KY).  Depending on the severity of the offense, the Coach and/or player could be ejected from the league and all leagues and tournaments conducted by the Glasgow Recreation Department for an indefinite period of time.  When any coach and/or player is ejected from any league game or tournament game, he/she must leave the park immediately.  Failure to do so will result in additional games being added to his/her suspension.  No coach and/or player will be permitted on the park premises while games are being played until the suspension is completely served.  Any Coach or player had the right to an appeal before a League Appeal Board.  There will be a $50.00 cash non-refundable appeal fee for anyone wishing to make an appeal.  This appeal must be made within ten (10) days of the game or incident in questions.

Rules

24.  In League play, each team will be allowed three out of the park home runs per game for each male player and three out of the park home runs for each female player.  Any out of the park home run past the limit of three will be declared an out.

25.  Any team may start a game with 9 players.  Less than nine players is a forfeit.  The 10th spot in the batting order is left open.  This is an out each time this spot is due to bat.  If the 10th player arrives, they must be placed in the batting order in the 10th spot.  (2004 Rules, PE #146, Page 157 Team Edition)

26.  Any situations arising not specifically covered by the Glasgow Recreation Department league rules and/or ASA rules will be decided by the Recreation League Board.  All decisions will be final and are not subject to protest.