BC BASEBALL LEAGUE
2001 SEASON REGULATIONS

  

1.         Managers are responsible for keeping records of all innings pitched for all pitchers on the team throughout the season.

2.         Arguing umpire judgment calls will not be tolerated.  Any umpire's decision which involves judgment, such as, but not limited to, whether a batted ball is fair or foul, whether is a pitch of a strike, whether a runner is safe or out is final.  If there is reasonable doubt that any umpire's decision may be in conflict with the rules, the manager may appeal the decision and ask that a correct ruling be made.  Such appeal shall be made only to the umpire who made the protested decision.  If a decision is appealed, the umpire making the decision may ask another umpire for information before making the final decision. 

3.         Coaches should warm up their pitcher between innings if the catcher is not ready. Other players may not warm up the pitcher unless they are wearing at a MINIMUM a catcher's mask and chest protector.

4.         Pitchers are to warm-up in the foul area in the outfields prior to the game and during the game.  During the game, when a pitcher is being warmed up, a protector (a coach or a player with a glove) is to accompany the pitcher and warm-up catcher.  The pitcher is to throw towards the outfield fence parallel to the foul line with the protector to be stationed facing the batters box.

5.         No warm up anywhere on the fields (infield or outfield) before the bases are set. Once the bases are set, the two opposing coaches must split the field down the center from home plate to the centerfield fence to provide each team 1/2 of the field for pre-game warm-ups. Throwing the ball across the infield is prohibited.

6.            No soft toss into the fences is allowed.

7.            Balks

1.            None in 10U division; umpires will give instruction.

2.            One warning per pitcher in all other age groups, then balks will be called.

8.         If a game is tied at the end of regulation game length, extra innings shall not exceed 2 innings.  If the game is still tied after 2 extra innings, the game shall be declared a tie.

9.         DO NOT play injured players!  These youth athletes have their whole lives in front of them.  The outcome of one or two league/tournament games is not worth affecting the health of the players. 

10.       Rescheduling: The league is responsible for rescheduling rained out games.  If you must cancel a game because of other conflicts, it will be your responsibility to arrange for and pay for fields and umpires.  If the opposing team does not agree to the changes, then the game is considered a forfeit.

11.              Rainouts

A.            Makeup games will be scheduled whenever possible and every effort will be made to complete all scheduled games.

B.            The BC Baseball League Information Line number is:

(573) 442-3693.  No one is to call Twin Oaks Complex.

C.             Decisions on calling games will be made by 4:15 p.m.

 12.              Season Length

                        A.            Season begins late April and runs to early July.

B.            Approximately 21 league games for 12U and all older divisions. Games will run from early April to early July.

C.            Approximately 15 games for 10U division.  Games will run from early May to early July.

D.            Tournament weekends optional at an additional cost.  

13.              Post Season Play

A.            BC Baseball will only affiliate with USSSA in the 2001 season.

B.            Teams from each age group will have an opportunity to represent our league in post-season play, providing the team’s roster meets USSSA age limitations.  League champions will be determined for each single age group and will therefore have an opportunity to represent our league in post-season play. 

C.            Overall league standings will be used to determine first, second, and third places in single age divisions.  League champions will receive first choice, second place receives second choice, etc. until all berths have been distributed. If a team has already qualified, their choice will be passed down to the next team in the standings.

D.            Teams which have rosters that do not meet USSSA age limitations will be ineligible to represent the league in post-season play; should a team finish in a position to claim a qualifying berth, the team will be passed over in determining qualifying teams.

E.            Tiebreakers are head-to-head record, then record against next highest team in standings.

F.            If more berths become available, league standings will determine the qualifiers.

G.            For the purpose of determining USSSA classification, coaches will submit their choice on the roster form.  Choices submitted by coaches will be reviewed by the board and the board reserves the right to make any necessary changes.

   14.       Concessions: Twin Oaks has drinks and food available at a reasonable cost.  Please support them.  If you sneak in items, the owner reserves the right to immediately dispose of your items and ask you to leave the park.  Make your time at the park enjoyable and avoid unnecessary confrontation by NOT bringing them into the park.

15.       Volunteers: The BC Baseball League is a parent-run, volunteer organization.  The league always needs good help to operate each year.  Please find some time to volunteer.  If you do not like how the league operates and want to make a change, get involved.