Our league is run by a set of inhouse rules, per division. Those rules overrule any national pony rules, which inturn overrule any major league baseball rules. The organization league shall apply and pay all registration fees prior to playing first organization league game to avoid a late fee. Self promotion license for leagues to promote themselves logod marketing not sale items tournament information.
Pony baseball and softball is dedicated to creating a safety first fundamentally sound and challenging game for children of all ages and skill levels. Organization league supplies, including rule books, supply catalog and other items, are mailed to each organization league upon receipt of the membership application at pony baseball. Players whose parent guardian have not signed the document will not be able. For softball, check the document above and then refer to asa rules. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading little league softball champs. All balls must be pitched underhand and in an arc that is at. Im getting conflicting info and havent seen my pony rule book for a few years. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. From entry level field directors that may oversee single tournaments, to higher level directors. Blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition youtube. Following approval by the pony baseball rules committee and the international board of directors, pony baseball will be following a pitch count instead of an innings limit, as recommended by mlb pitch smart guidelines, beginning in. For 2019 ohysa softball will follow the following rules hierarchy for the recreational spring and fall seasons.
This puts our softball program in a league with other local area organizations which gives us the ability to have interleague games and and local allstar tournaments organized by ranger softball. Organization league will be issued a membership certificate upon completion of registration process. The little league rulebooks will also be available through the apple and amazon stores. Conventional baseball uniforms are recommended in shetland 6u, pinto 8u and mustang 10u leagues. Blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition about. This document also doubles as the medical release form for all players listed on the affidavit. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Mercy rule if a team is behind by 15 or more after four innings or 10 or more runs after five innings of play, it shall be considered a complete game. If the home team is ahead by the required runs, then the game shall end in the half inning.
Welcome to the crosby sports association csa website. Pony baseball and softball annually presents the joe e. We are a 501c3 non profit organization serving children ages 314. However, this leads to some confusion because there is no must slide rule. Official baseball rules obr index to official rules. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies.
Shetlandmustang if the visiting team is leading by at least 15 runs at the end of 3 or 10 runs. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pony is an acronym, which stands for protect our nations youth. What the 10 and 15 run rule is and situations where it is necessary. Also known as the junior olympic program, the asas youth division is one of the countrys largest kids sports organizations. Little league softball champs kindle edition by jackson. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all usa softball specifications and requirements of rule 3, section 1 and. Girls softball organization leagues are also operated by pony baseball and softball based on the and. This secure format allows for viewing but not printing. North columbus sports 43220007 site rules and info. Registration for this program generally starts in early february of each year and the deadline is usually during the last week of march.
Pony baseball rules and regulations timbergrove sports. One rule that usually comes into play in fastpitch softball is the look back rule when runners are on base. Pony baseball and softball heart and soul is the volunteer field. Rule 11 those pitchers who violate any of the pitching rules are considered as ineligible players, and are subjected to penalties mentioned in rule 18 of the penalties section given in the 2020 pony baseball rulebook. Remember, as managers and coaches know, there is a hierarchy to the rules read the document above first, then follow with the blue section of the pony rule book coaches have them, and then mlb rules. If a playing rule is not explicitly expressed in this ohysa blue book, refer to current pony rules. The national collegiate athletic association governs the largest piece of college softball teams, and most other college sports associations fall in line with the ncaa softball rule book. Similar to the old pony rules players must either have a crosby address or attend crosby isd to qualify for allstar play. Copies of the pony girls softball rule book may be obtained from pony baseball.
The amateur softball association asa sets rules and regulations for softball. The 2017 pony rules are listed below and the high school rule book shall be followed when conditions permit. Beginning with the third inning, teams must change defensive players. The address is 6800 miller wilson rd, crosby, tx 77532.
That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Pony baseball awarded the british baseball federation recognizing its members the london archers. While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. A couple years ago i had a kid that would stand perfectly still and get hit. Wooden, metal, graphite or ceramic bats, manufactured specifically for baseball play, which are round and not more than two and threefourths inches 7. Copies of the pony girls softball rule book may be obtained from pony baseball and softball. American legion baseball rule book free pdf download.
For printed versions of our rulebooks, please view the links to shopping cart below. Baseball and softball are unique when compared to most other youth sports. Nonexclusive license agreement for vendors who sell logod product. All pony baseball and softball rules will be followed and supplemented with the official baseball rule book for situations not specifically covered in this document. Listed below are links to ponys rule books, age charts and rule changes. Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained. See communicable disease procedures in front of rule book box score 2 bunt poe 8 fp 1 11 with two strikes on batter fp 8 11 k sp 8 11 l. Please remember, that all players present must be in the batting lineup. Neither has a set time limit and both require the defense to achieve a specific goal three outs per inning in order for the game to advance. Pony baseball and softball heart and soul is the volunteer field directors that make up our staff across the globe. We teach our players to slide at home if the catcher is at the plate so we avoid potential injuries from running into the catcher. Copies of the pony girls softball rule book may be obtained from pony.
Does this have something to do with the pitcher looking back at the any runner on base. Administration volunteer field directors gather input from local organization leagues for the board of directors and headquarters staff, and relay information back to the organization leagues. Pony baseball and softball requires parent guardian of players on a team to sign the teams printed copy of the online affidavit form. High desert pony baseball because of the world wide threat of the covid19 coronavirus pandemic, effective today march, 2020 all games and practices are postpon. Softball 2019 special rules blue sombrero sports connect. Girls softball rule changes for 2017 regular season play. For information and baseball rule books, contact pony baseball and. Little league softball champs kindle edition by jackson, joe. Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained heres where it can get tricky if you are not careful with your line up card management and knowledge of the substitute and reentry rule 7 you can bring the flex player into the game to bat or run for the dp if you like. Listed below are links to pony s rule books, age charts and rule changes. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Popular baseball leagues based in the us include allleague baseball, american league baseball, little league baseball, perfect game, pony baseball, and many more. In pony, does the batter need to make an attempt to get out of the way of a pitch to be awarded 1st base. Round rock sertoma girls softball inc po box 1864 round rock, texas 78680 phone.
If a playing rule is not explicitly expressed in the pony rules, refer to current asa fastpitch softball rules. Exception to the rules are either obvious to oxford recreational baseball structural organization, or are stated in this list of supplemental rules. Pony baseball and softball offers their rulebooks in secure pdf format for download. We typically have 6 to 8 teams in this division and play two games per week. The ncaa allows metal softball cleats in addition to soft or hard rubber cleats. Please see pony baseball and softballs updated announcement about your pony season and covid19. Asa, nsa, and pony 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes duration. Girls softball leaguesteams may be operated as shetland league. Rule 12 if a pitcher named in the batting order is turned in prior to the start of the game or any substitute pitcher. See communicable disease procedures in front of rule book box score 2 bunt poe 8 fp 1 11 with two strikes on batter fp 8 11 k. If a team has more women than men, they can substitute women in place of the men in the. Chambersburg suburban this is where baseballsoftball begins. In any case, today we will be discussing the baseball game rules that are followed in the popular baseball youth league, pony baseball. Girls softball rule changes rule change proposal forms.
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