Rules 
 

• For players who are 8 years or older.  Players must be 8 years old before May 1st.
   

• This is a competitive division.  Players can be called out and a team can lose a game.
   

• Buddies are optional for a player.  This is a Parent/Guardian decision.
   

• The score will be kept.  A team can win, lose, or tie.
   

Game/Inning Length:

 

• All rules apply as in Little League unless otherwise listed.
   

• Games are four innings long.
   

• A half inning is completed when either three (3) outs are reached, or five (5) runs cross the plate.
   

• Only five (5) runs may be scored in a half inning, except for the final (4th) inning. In The final 4th inning, each team will be permitted to have every player bat one time permitted three (3) outs have not occurred
   

•  If a home run or extra base hit results in more than five (5) runs:

  • Play will continue until its end

  • Only up to five (5) runs will count
     

Fielding Rules:

 

• Fielding gloves are optional for fielders, though highly advised
   

• The following positions will be filled in the infield:

  • Pitcher (must be in the pitcher’s circle as the ball is pitched)

  • First, second, and third base and shortstop

  • Rover (directly on second base)
     

• The remaining players will be spread throughout the outfield
   

• Fielders are not permitted to block the bases.
   

• Fielders may use a Buddy.
   

• A coach or other designated person will pitch to their team.
   

• A fielder may not advance towards home past the pitcher’s mound until the ball is hit.
   

• Outfielders may not encroach to the infield.
   

• Fielders must tag a runner, not their Buddy, to tag them out.

 

Batting Rules:
 

•   A batter may choose to be pitched to, or use a tee
   

• A batter may choose either option at each at bat
   

• A batter may not change their choice in the middle of an at-bat
   

• A tipped ball foul follows foul rules.
   

• A batter cannot foul out.
   

• Helmets are optional for batters.
   

•  A Buddy may not hit for a batter.
   

Base-running Rules:

 

• Runners may not steal bases.
   

• Runners may not advance a base on overthrown balls.
   

• Runners may not lead off.
   

• Runners cannot be picked off.
   

• Runners may use a Buddy to help them run the bases.
   

• Buddies must make every effort to avoid balls hit into play.
   

• A hit ball that hits a runner is considered a dead ball.
   

• On a dead ball, the batter is given first, and every forced runner is given one base.
   

• Since the bases are not raised (flat), as long as a base runner is close to the bag while running the bases, the umpire may accept that as a “touched” base.  The same argument can be made about the fielders.
   

Advanced Division Buddy Rules:
 

•  Buddies are there to assist the players and ensure an enjoyable experience for all
  the kids involved, not just their partner.
   

• Buddies are optional for the players.
   

• Buddies may help a player run the bases by pushing their chair.
   

• Buddies who are helping their players run must make every effort to avoid balls in play.
   

• A Buddy may not be tagged to tag their runner out.
   

• A Buddy may not interfere with their player being tagged.
   

• A Buddy may not bat for their player.
   

• Buddies in the field should:  

  • play behind their player, unless a “more advanced” player is at the plate.  A buddy may then move beside the player for safety.

  • not catch or throw a ball for their player.

  • not stop a ball for a player if it is beyond their reach.

  •  stop a ball that is hit at a player if the player needs help fielding it