Whitby Girls Softball Association

Rule4

Rule4

  1. If no umpire is available, the game will be cancelled.

  2. Intentional walks are not allowed in any division.

  3. Outfielders must stand on the outfield grass before the pitcher has released the ball. Infractions will be ruled as a “No Pitch”.
  4. Unlimited defensive substitution, including the pitcher and catcher, is allowed.
  5. In the event of a default, and upon the desire of the teams, an exhibition game will be played to normal game time limit. A minimum of 16 registered players must be available to play. A score of 7-0 will be recorded against the defaulting team. If both teams have insufficient players (including call-ups), then both teams are considered in default and will be charged with a loss. This game will not be rescheduled.
  6. Only a WGSA coach (wearing a WGSA coaching shirt) may address an umpire. Only 3 coaches are allowed in the dugout or bench area. The scorekeeper will reside in a designated area near the dugout. An adult volunteer is only allowed to assist with controlling the players off the field if one of the official team coaches is absent.
  7. The Home team score sheet is the official record of the game.
  8. Withing 24 hours of completion of the game, the Home team must report the score on WGSA scoring application, the Visitor team will verify and report any error to the division convenor.