Tournament Rules

Every team is responsible to check the board to see where they are to play next, so that we can keep games moving.
PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOURSELVES.
  1. This tournament will two (2) game guarantee format, except A division which is double elimination
  2. All games will be six (6) innings.
  3. All players begin with a 1 and 1 count. (1 strike, 1 ball)
  4. After five (5) complete innings or 41/2 innings if the home team is ahead the 15 run slaughter rule will be in effect.
  5. Nine (9) players minimum are required to start the game, all players must be included on the original roster.
  6. Each team is allowed one (1) designated hitter. The DH is a hitter only. You must field 10 players before using a DH. The DH is your 11th player.
  7. Infield fly rule is in effect: Runners on 1st and 2nd, or 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with less than 2 outs; If in the opinion of the umpire an infielder can catch the ball, the batter is out.
  8. There is no mandatory slide rule in effect, but if a runner intentionally tries to injure a fielder, the runner is out.
  9. All pitchers will start with both feet on the pitching rubber. Drag pitching is not allowed.
  10. Strikes will be called in the well: a ball landing inside the point of home plate. All pitches must have a 6 – 12ft arch.
  11. Base runners may advance one base if the pitcher, and only the pitcher, plays on the runner at first and second base is unoccupied.
  12. No visibly pregnant women are allowed to play.
  13. Lead-offs are permitted.
  14. YOU CAN ONLY PLAY ON ONE TEAM, WHETHER IT BE A OR B OR C!
  15. COACHES MUST BE A ROSTERED PLAYER
  16. Except for league rules outlined previously, all other rules are governed by 16”slow pitch softball.
  17. All players must turn 25 years of age in the year 2026 or older. Proof of age is required from all players. If a team player’s age is challenged during the game and said player can not provide proof that she is 25 or older, the whole team will be ejected.
  18. There will be no tolerance for abusive language, actions or threats to players, umpires or fans from anyone. It is your responsibility as a captain to make sure your team and fans act appropriately, if they do not the team will face the consequences.

 Due to St. Christina Field rules there are NO DOGS OR HOT COALS ALLOWED at the park. Thank you for your attention to this matter. PLEASE REMEMBER EVERYONE HERE IS A VOLUNTEER, PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOURSELVES ON EVERY FIELD – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN MESS. HAVE A GREAT DAY!