HUNTINGTON SOFTBALL COMMISSION LEAGUE RULES

 

  1. A courtesy runner will be permitted but only if the person that needs the runner is a DH or a catcher.  If you are not healthy enough to run for yourself, you should not be n the field.  The runner will be the last person to be called out.
  2. Teams must have 9 players at all times.  You can add a 10th player at any time and additional players as long as the opponent agrees. If for any reason you do not have a replacement for a player that has to be taken out of the game, his position in the batting order constitutes an out for the first time his turn comes around.  This is only if appealed!  If the opponent does not catch this, it is not an out.  After the first time, that spot in the order is bypassed without penalty.
  3. There is a 15 run rule after 5 full innings, with no sudden death.
  4. Roster changes can be made until June 1.
  5. The forfeit time for the first game is game time.  Forfeit time for the second game of a double header is 30 minutes later.
  6. Any team forfeiting a game must replace their forfeit bond before their next scheduled contest or risk suspension from the program.  Replacement of forfeit fees must be paid to Tom Granito, 631-271-5003.
  7. Rainouts will be made up if at all possible. Rainouts can and will be scheduled on any day, including weekends!  Be ready to play.
  8. If inclement weather occurs after 5 P.M., the Parks Department and/or umpires will decide if the contest will be played.  All players on or off the field will act in a mature manner during the occurrence of lightning and must realize that the umpire or a town employee may postpone or cancel a game for the safety of all involved.  The Parks Department reserves the right to declare any field not playable.
  9. All injuries to players and/or spectators must be reported to the Department of Parks and Recreation within 24 hours of the incident.
  10. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the dugout, stands, or anywhere near the game.  Keep it in the bar!
  11. No person shall use any violent/obscene/ or profane language on park grounds.  Nor shall anyone conduct themselves in a disorderly manner or commit any nuisance.  Let’s just play ball.
  12. No person shall solicit contributions for any purpose whether public or private without written permission from the Parks Department. 
  13. The Parks Department will supply bases for night games only.  Players are not permitted to interfere with field maintenance.  Any violation with Park Department rules could lead to a suspension or expulsion.
  14. No inning can start after 10:50 P.M.
  15. While playing at Heckscher Park, no batting practice is to be taken from 3rd base towards the tennis courts.  Any team found guilty of this, will cause the game to be canceled and forfeited by said team.
  16. The arc is anywhere from 6 feet to 12 feet from the ground.  A foul third strike is a dead ball, with no advance on the catch allowed.
  17. You may bat as many people in your line up as you wish, but only 10 can play in the field at one time.
  18. If at any time, you do not report your scores to your commissioner before your next game, it will be treated as a split for both teams.  There will be no back tracking of results. There are no exceptions.
  19. Game time for double headers is 8 P.M. Ladies game times are 7:30 and 9 P.M.
  20. The rain phone after 4 P.M. is 351-3101.
  21. Field condition complaints are taken by General Services, 351-3365.
  22. There is no re-entry rule.
  23. All composite bats and those on the ASA banned list cannot be used.  Bats with composite handles and aluminum barrels are allowed.  The Worth PST series is legal for this season.
  24. NO METAL SPIKES WILL BE ALLOWED THIS SEASON.