This league is instructional in nature and therefore we do not keep track of division standings in T-Ball. All children participating in the league receive a participation trophy. We do not keep score during the games. However, we do keep track of how many runs a team has scored in a given inning .

1. We play either 5 innings or 90 minutes per game. There is a maximum of 5 runs per inning per team, including the last inning. (Time limit of one hour and 30 minutes per game.)

2. There are no forfeits. Play the game with as many players as you can field . Use players from the opposing team if necessary.

3. We do not play during thunder or lightning, nor do we play in very wet conditions. The managers are responsible for determining the conditions of the field and then relaying the information to the members of the teams.

4. Safety equipment: Pitchers are required to wear a helmet in the field. A safety vest is available for those who wish to use it. All batters must wear a helmet while batting and while on base. The catcher is required to wear a chest protector, helmet, shin guards, and a cup.

5. There are no playoffs.

6. The pitcher must stand on top of or on either side of the rubber on the pitchers mound until the ball is hit.

7. Fielders, including the pitcher, have the option of throwing the ball or making the play themselves at a particular base. Please encourage the fielders to throw whenever possible. It will not be a learning experience otherwise.

8. There are no overthrows to a base. A runner may not advance due to a throwing error.

9. On a ball hit into the outfield, once the ball reaches the infield, the ball is dead and the runners may not advance. If a runner is more than halfway to the next base, then and only then will the runner be awarded the next base.

10. The fielders consist of 11 players: pitcher, catcher, first, second, third, shortstop, short center and 4 outfielders. The short centerfielder shall be positioned where the infield dirt meets the outfield grass just behind second base . The infielders may not be positioned closer then five feet from their normal position until the ball is hit.

11. The batting order remains the same throughout the game regardless of who is in the field.

12. The players will be hitting off the tee during the first part of the season until around the first week in May. After the first week in May, we will replace the tee with the coaches pitching to the kids. or Once you see that the kids have mastered the tee and feel that the time is right, then begin pitching to the kids at practice so that they will be ready to hit coaches pitching beginning second week in May..

13. When the coaches begin pitching, after any batter reaches 5 strikes, the batter must then hit off the tee. This will keep up the pace of the game.

14. There shall be a chalk line in the shape of an arc placed from the first base foul line to the third base foul line approximately 10 feet from home plate (the "Arc"). Any ball that is hit must go beyond the Arc to be considered in fair territory. For any hit ball that does not go beyond the Arc, that shall be considered a foul ball.

15. A coach is permitted on the field to guide the fielders but may not touch the ball while in play. Offensively, a coach may be positioned near first and third bases (in foul ground) to help instruct the runners. A coach may also stand by the batter for instruction.

16. Jewelry is not permitted to be worn on the field, except jewelry that alerts medical personnel to a specific medical condition.