Sunday Softball League
Rules and Regulations
Sponsored by: Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA)
Note: For easier reservation of the fields, this event will be
sponsored by the PRSA. Therefore, we need to follow university regulations for
student organizations such as the use of alcoholic beverages. The PRSA is not
responsible for any violation of the university rules (see appendix at the end
of this document). Thanks in advance for your understanding, HAVE FUN & A
GREAT SEASON.
NOTE: in red new important
changes
Preamble
The rules and regulations follow A.S.A.A. 2001 guidelines except as modified below. The modifications are specifically designed to minimize opportunities for physical injury and maximize sportsmanship and enjoyment. Players are expected to behave and play in a manner consistent with the recreational purposes of the league. Captains are responsible for informing their players of all rules and regulations and for supervising team conduct. The league commissioner(s) wish all participants an enjoyable and healthy season.
Eligibility
All members of the Purdue community (graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, etc.) and spouses are eligible.
Game Regulations
1. Batters start in 1 & 1 count (1 strike and 1 ball), this change was made in order to be able to play double-headers games.
2. Games consist of seven regulation innings plus extra innings in case of a tie score. Games shortened by weather or darkness shall constitute an official game if five regulation innings have been completed; incomplete games must be scheduled and played in full.
3. TIME LIMIT: One hour and 15 minutes. A new inning will not be started after the time limit has expired, but you must complete an inning that has already started. The time limit is not in effect if the game is tied. In this case teams will continue to play until completion of the inning in which tie is broken.
NOTE: If the teams want to keep playing even though the time
limit expires, it is decision of both coaches to decide whether or not they
want to keep playing.
4. Tie breaker rule: If after completion of seven innings of play or the time limit has expired the score is tied, the following rule will apply: starting with the top of the inning, and each inning thereafter, each team will start with the last batter from last inning to have batted at second base with two (2) outs, and all batters will start with a three balls (3) and two strikes (2) count. This will continue until one team has the lead at the end of an inning.
5. A coin flip will be used to determine the Home team for all games. The flip will take place at the backstop of your scheduled field five minutes prior to the schedule start time. If you don’t have someone at the present time of the flip, the opposing team automatically wins the flip.
6. There
is a twenty (20) run rule after the third inning and a fifteen (15) run rule
after the fourth inning and a ten (10) rule will be in effect after the fifth
inning, or at the end of any subsequent complete inning. NOTE: If a team wants to keep playing even though they automatically
loss the game, it is decision of both coaches to decide whether or not they
want to keep playing.
7. Each team must field at least eight players. Games are scheduled to start at 3:00 PM; a forfeit will be declared for teams with less than eight players by 3:15 PM.
8. Each team should provide home plate and base umpires during each half inning the team is at bat.
9.
There are unlimited substitutions and unlimited number of
extra-hitters.
10. All scores should be reported to the commissioner(s) by e-mail on the day of play or to league headquarters as soon as possible thereafter, a website will be developed to post the results.
Ground Rules
1. “Out of Bounds”: Captains should agree on the out of bounds areas before the start of each game. If a thrown ball lands in the out of bounds area, touches a spectator, or hits equipment on the sideline, the ball is dead and base runners are awarded one (1) base from the last base touched at the time the ball was thrown.
2. A marker should be placed midway between third base and home plate at the beginning of the game. Once passed this marker, a base runner must proceed toward home plate. The play at home plate is then a force-out situation (tagging the runner is not necessary).
3. First base for batter-base runners: An extra base should be placed in foul ground but contiguous with the regulation first base to serve as an enlarged first-base landing area for batter-base runners. The regulation first base marks the limit of fair ground for a batted ball. Batter-base runners should avoid all contact with fielders at first base; failure to do so shall be grounds for interference rulings by umpires.
4. Strike mat and batter's box: The mat located contiguously behind home plate delimits that landing area of all legally pitched balls. The strike mat may also serve as a safe-landing area for runners attempting to avoid contact with a fielder (analogous to the first base situation above).
5. No metal spikes/cleats are allowed.
6. All bats must be ASA approved; balls must have a COR less than or equal to 0.47.
Playing Rules
1. A legal pitch must carry the ball above 6 feet, but not above 12 feet from the ground at the top of the arc.
2. A batter will be called out on the second foul ball hit after two strikes have been called.
3. All outs at home plate are force-outs. Catchers should not block the plate and base runners are not allowed to contact a fielder in attempt to dislodge the ball. Failure to observe these rules shall be grounds for obstruction/interference rulings by umpires.
4. Base runners are not allowed to physically contact, scream at, or otherwise interfere with fielders. Sliding into a base is legal. Base runners are not allowed to "break-up a play" by sliding into a fielder or interfere in any way with a fielder's ability to make a subsequent play. Failure to observe proper base running conduct and sportsmanship shall be grounds for interference rulings by umpires.
5. Fielders are not allowed to fake tags or otherwise deceive base runners during the course of play. Failure to observe proper conduct shall be grounds for obstruction rulings by umpires.
The above rules and regulations were created to provide guidelines for fair and accurate rulings on play. In any situation, sportsmanship should dictate the fair and correct application of these rules. Remember, this league is for the recreation and enjoyment of all participants. Competitive and aggressive play should be kept within the boundaries set by the rules, regulations, and objectives of the league.
If you have any questions or suggestions about these rules contact me:
Kermin Joel Martinez-Hernandez
Cell Phone: 787.475.5260
Appendix: Use of
Alcoholic Beverages
(Ref. http://www.purdue.edu/univregs/pages/stu_conduct/misc_cond_reg.html)
1.
All Purdue students are responsible for complying with
the
a. No person under 21 years of age may use or be in possession of alcoholic beverages.
b. Persons 21 or over may not make alcoholic beverages available to minors.
c. Misrepresentation of age for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages is a violation of state law.
2.
In addition to
a.
The University prohibits the possession, consumption,
distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages, as defined by state law, in or on
any University property, with the following exceptions:
Personal possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages are permitted in
Purdue Village (family apartments only), resident rooms in Young and Hawkins
halls occupied exclusively by graduate students, and by registered occupants of
guest rooms in the Union Club and Young and Hawkins halls, subject to
compliance with all University regulations and applicable Indiana state laws.
Possession, consumption, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages are
permitted, with advance approval by the Executive Vice President and Treasurer
or his/her designee, in areas designated by the University and under the
supervision of the Purdue Memorial Union or the Department of Hospitality and
Tourism Management, subject to compliance with all University regulations and
applicable
b.
The University prohibits the serving of alcoholic
beverages in any University undergraduate residence hall, and at any function
on campus where a majority of attendees are projected by University management
to be less than 21 years of age.
All policies and procedures regarding the approval of and funding for a student
organizational event must be complied with and completed before a request for
service of alcoholic beverages will be considered (Approved by the Board of
Trustees, May 31, 1997).
c.
Members of recognized fraternities, sororities, and
cooperative housing organizations shall be subject to the following conditions
concerning the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the
premises of their
houses:
§ Under no circumstances may alcoholic beverages be sold. Alcoholic beverages may not be available at any event where an admission fee is charged.
§ Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed outside the house.
§ Alcoholic beverages and containers for alcoholic beverages may not be displayed outside the house.
§ Alcoholic beverages may not be provided or consumed at any open event. (For purposes of these regulations, an event is open if verbal or written invitations are extended en masse to the general public or to an unreasonable large segment of the campus community [i.e., a number of invited guests greater than a host house can reasonably expect to accommodate, which is determined by the Office of the Dean of Students to be no more than three invited guests for each resident of the host house]. An event is closed if only members of the sponsoring organization[s] and their personally invited guests participate. There may be no more than four organizations participating in an event at a host house, regardless of the aforementioned three-to-one policy.)
§ All sponsoring organizations are equally responsible for open and closed events and for compliance with University regulations and applicable laws.
3. See Executive Memorandum C-44, Alcohol and Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy (June 12, 1998).
FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Group Name Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) Contract No. 9 Date 2/14/06
All Recreational Sports Facilities operate under general University policies. The following guidelines are to be observed when renting and/or reserving Purdue University Recreational Sports Facilities by university groups.
1. A non-refundable deposit maybe required and the amount of deposit will be based on the space needs of the group and will be applied to the rental charge, or any other charges due in the final billing. If for any reason the authorized scheduled event is cancelled by the user, no deposit refund will be given, and the user agrees to pay any reimbursable expenses in excess of the deposit incurred by DRS in conjunction with the authorized event.
2. Length of the rental includes preparation, set-up and clean-up. The group scheduling Division of Recreational Sports (DRS) facilities will be held financially responsible for any clean-up, , maintenance, or needed repair resulting from the event/activity.
3. The DRS will provide heating, lighting, air conditioning (where available) and rest rooms. All other equipment, including outdoor lighting must be agreed to in writing in advance. Any damage to DRS provided items will result in charges being assessed.
4. The event sponsor (or his/her designee) will be on site throughout the reservation and will be held responsible for the conduct of all members of the group while using DRS facilities. Persons misusing equipment or non-compliant to safety rules or instruction will be asked to leave the facility.
5. Event sponsors are responsible for coordinating group admittance into DRS facilities and ensuring that participants stay in the designated area.
6. Staffing needs and associated costs will be determined by DRS staff based on the size of the group and space needs. All staff will be provided by the DRS.
7. The DRS reserves the right to alter staffing, regulate
the continuation of participation, or cancel the event due to circumstances
that may pose a hazard to the safety of the participants or to the condition of
the facilities, including inclement weather.
8. The parties agree to comply with all applicable DRS, University, state and federal laws, rules, regulations.
9. Food and drink are restricted to designated areas. Any
request for event concessions must meet the approved guidelines established by
10. Alcohol or the use of any drugs will NOT be permitted by any users, patrons, members, or personnel on the Purdue campus/or any of the division's rental space.
11. Commercial sponsorship and solicitation are prohibited without prior knowledge of the Division of Recreational Sports and approval of the proper University Authorities.
12. Smoking is not permitted in or within thirty (30) feet of any University building.
13. Appropriate attire is required at all times. Shirts are required in all activity spaces and non-marking shoes are required on all gym floors.
14. Any use of postings, floor or field markings must be approved in advance.
15. Parking is extremely limited. Any special parking requests need to be arranged through University Parking at 765.494.9494.
The Division of Recreational Sports wants to ensure your satisfaction during the use of our facilities. If in need of additional information or have any comments, please feel free to contact the reservation office at 765.494.3117.