| Here
they are folks, the Official Kin Slo-Pitch Rules. This 34 page document
outlines every aspect of the Kin Slo-Pitch safety, fun and fair
play rules. |
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Banned Bat List |
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important ones below. |
Rule #1.
This
rule applies to both the 256 Open Division and the Invitational
If your
teams does not have all it's players, that's 5 men and 5 women to start
the tournament your team will forfeit the tournament. So make sure everyone
shows up on time!
This rule applies to the first game only.
Your team must have at least 5 men and 5 women on the roster to start
every game, no exceptions. However after your first game you may play
with less than 5 + 5 but every time the missing roster player is to
bat they are an automatic out.
The team
roster it self can be unlimited, but each player listed on the game
sheet MUST BAT in that game. Defensive substitutions
are unlimited.
| KSP
Rule Additions |
| 1.
First rule addition is the 3 home run rule. Only
three fair ball homers will be allowed by each team per game. Any
homers after the first three we be considered a single and the batter
will proceed to first base. This applies to Out of the Park
HR's only in park HR's are unlimited. |
| 2.
Second rule addition is we are adding a Rover
Line to the outfield. This line will arc from the left
field foul line to the right field foul line approximately 150 feet
from home plate and 60 feet from second base. Outfielders will not
be permitted to cross this line until the batter has made contact
with the ball. This will be a painted line, not chalked. |
Bag
Pin Rule
Second
Base and Third Base will be single pinned to the ground. This rule is
to help prevent ankle injuries when sliding. Because First Base is a
double bag it will continue to double pinned. Please use caution if
/ when sliding into First Base. Yes, you may slide
First Base from Home Plate but you can only make contact with the orange
side of the double bag.
Team Line-Ups
The team in the field must have minimum ten 10 players comprised of five
5 males and five 5 females for the first game only. The team roster
it self can be unlimited, but each player listed on the game sheet MUST
BAT and FIELD in that game.
Important!
You may only play on ONE team at the tournament. If you are discovered
playing on more than one team you and the second team will be disqualified.
Injuries
If an injury forces a player on the game sheet out of the game, that
player will be scored an automatic out when he or she is scheduled to
bat. Teams may finish the game with a minimum of nine (9) players. Declared
injuries in a game are permanent for that game.
Courtesy
Runners
Nada, Nyet, Nein, No Such Thing! Running is as much a part of the game
as hitting or catching. If you can't run you can't play - period!
Lead
Offs
Base runners may leave their base only upon the batter making contact
with the ball.
Ties
There are no ties. CSA tiebreaker Rule in effect after 7 innings.
Mat
A 24" X 36" mat will be used for home plate. A legally pitched
ball that hits the mat is a "strike".
Game
Time
Each draw of the tournament is allotted one and a half hours. This should
be enough to complete all games. A few rules regarding time are as follows.
- If
you do not have enough players to start the game within ten minutes
of the start time you lose by default.
- No
new innings are to begin after one hour and fifteen minutes after
the scheduled start time.
- Teams
first game of the tournament must have at least 5
Women and 5 Men to start the game. If you do not
have enough players, the team at default will be out of the tournament,
and if they still want to play will be put on the waiting list.
At the time of default a team on the waiting list will then be called
to enter the tournament at that time.
Umpires
We will be using ASA carded Umpires. While these umpires are knowledgeable
they are human. This means that they are not infallible (and neither
are you!) and they have feelings. Good sportsmanship on and off
the diamond goes a long way to make everyone's weekend enjoyable.
Sandbagging
Ever played a team not trying to win (i.e. "sandbagging")?
Kinda sucks, right? By deliberately trying to lose to gain advantage
in the draw a team makes a travesty of the game and the tournament.
Our "Sandbagging Committee" is trained to deal with cowards.
If you suspect a team is "sandbagging" notify Tournament
Central immediately (while the game is in progress) so that we may
evaluate the situation. Teams found guilty of "sandbagging
will be dealt with harshly and without mercy.
Bats
ASA
Rules Apply. A list of illegal bats will be posted in every dugout.
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