CVCSL By-Laws and Rules
I can do everything through Him
who gives me strength. Phi 4:13
who gives me strength. Phi 4:13
2008 By-Law Changes
ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES
There may be Committees created for Equipment, Fields, Rules, Picnic and Finance at the discretion of the officers and the Board to facilitate the smooth operation of CVCSL. In the absence of these committees the officers will perform or assign these duties.
Other committees may be established from time to time at the discretion of the officers or the will of the Board.
Other committees may be established from time to time at the discretion of the officers or the will of the Board.
ARTICLE XI - RULES OF PLAY
9. There will be NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES permitted in the PARK (Bridgeville Borough rule) during any game and there will be absolutely no drinking by players prior to a game. A player drinking before a game will not be permitted to play. If the drinking is brought to the attention of an officer or the umpire, and that player plays in the game, it will result in a forfeit and could lead to the suspension of the player in question.
11. Courtesy runners will be allowed at any time. A player who wants a courtesy runner must stop at first base, no matter where the ball is hit with the exception of a ground rule double (bouncing over the fence) or a home run. The courtesy runner will be the last player to make an out. If it is the first inning or the player making the last out is batting or on base, the last person in the lineup will be the courtesy runner. If a batter declares he wants a courtesy runner, he is required to use a courtesy runner for the rest of that game
14. If a team has fewer than eight (8) players, there is a 15-minute grace period for the first game only. There is no grace period for later games. Once a team has 8 players, the game must start. A team can add a 9th and 10th player whenever the player arrives. If there is free time between games it should be divided between the two teams. If there is less than 15 minutes, there will be no on-field warm-up.
18. CVCSL uses the "one up" home run rule. If a home run is hit over the fence by a team, that team CANNOT hit another home run until the other team hits one. Any subsequent ball hit out of the park will be a ground rule single. Base runners will advance one base. Inside the park home runs are not included. If a fielder inadvertently hits a batted ball over the fence in fair territory, a "4" base award will be awarded to the batter and no home run will be counted. In the bottom of the ninth inning or latter innings, the home team may hit one home run to pull even in the number of home runs as the opposing team, but may not hit a home run to go one up. Any additional home runs will be scored as a single with the base runners advancing one base.
19. A batter is allowed one foul ball during an at bat. A second foul ball during an at bat will result in an out
27. In addition, CVCSL will also use the following: ASA - the bat must bear the ASA approved 2000 or later certificate mark. NSA - all bats must be stamped with a BPA or 1.2 or less symbol. Any bat which cannot be identified by markings on the bat as an approved bat shall be considered illegal.
28. The home team's manager will report the game score to the Chairman by phone or e-mail.
32. CVCSL will use a double first base and follow NSA rules. If the first play is at first base, either from the infield or outfield, a batter/runner will be called out for touching the inside base. If the play is elsewhere, the inside base may be tagged in a continuation or possible continuation toward second (2nd) base. The batter/runner running toward first (1st) base may cross over to the inside bag to avoid a collision if a wild throw occurs. The fielder may tag the outside of the bag to record the out in this situation. This is only permissible on the initial play at first base. The inside bag will be used by the batter/runner/runner if attempting to get back to first (1st) base. If a batter/runner on the first play at first base touches "ANY" part of the outside bag, the runner is considered to have touched the bag legally. If the runner touches "ANY" part of inside bag in a continuation or possible continuation to 2nd base, the runner is considered to have touched the bag legally.
11. Courtesy runners will be allowed at any time. A player who wants a courtesy runner must stop at first base, no matter where the ball is hit with the exception of a ground rule double (bouncing over the fence) or a home run. The courtesy runner will be the last player to make an out. If it is the first inning or the player making the last out is batting or on base, the last person in the lineup will be the courtesy runner. If a batter declares he wants a courtesy runner, he is required to use a courtesy runner for the rest of that game
14. If a team has fewer than eight (8) players, there is a 15-minute grace period for the first game only. There is no grace period for later games. Once a team has 8 players, the game must start. A team can add a 9th and 10th player whenever the player arrives. If there is free time between games it should be divided between the two teams. If there is less than 15 minutes, there will be no on-field warm-up.
18. CVCSL uses the "one up" home run rule. If a home run is hit over the fence by a team, that team CANNOT hit another home run until the other team hits one. Any subsequent ball hit out of the park will be a ground rule single. Base runners will advance one base. Inside the park home runs are not included. If a fielder inadvertently hits a batted ball over the fence in fair territory, a "4" base award will be awarded to the batter and no home run will be counted. In the bottom of the ninth inning or latter innings, the home team may hit one home run to pull even in the number of home runs as the opposing team, but may not hit a home run to go one up. Any additional home runs will be scored as a single with the base runners advancing one base.
19. A batter is allowed one foul ball during an at bat. A second foul ball during an at bat will result in an out
27. In addition, CVCSL will also use the following: ASA - the bat must bear the ASA approved 2000 or later certificate mark. NSA - all bats must be stamped with a BPA or 1.2 or less symbol. Any bat which cannot be identified by markings on the bat as an approved bat shall be considered illegal.
28. The home team's manager will report the game score to the Chairman by phone or e-mail.
32. CVCSL will use a double first base and follow NSA rules. If the first play is at first base, either from the infield or outfield, a batter/runner will be called out for touching the inside base. If the play is elsewhere, the inside base may be tagged in a continuation or possible continuation toward second (2nd) base. The batter/runner running toward first (1st) base may cross over to the inside bag to avoid a collision if a wild throw occurs. The fielder may tag the outside of the bag to record the out in this situation. This is only permissible on the initial play at first base. The inside bag will be used by the batter/runner/runner if attempting to get back to first (1st) base. If a batter/runner on the first play at first base touches "ANY" part of the outside bag, the runner is considered to have touched the bag legally. If the runner touches "ANY" part of inside bag in a continuation or possible continuation to 2nd base, the runner is considered to have touched the bag legally.
ARTICLE XIV - POST SEASON PLAY-OFFS
Section 1 All teams are eligible for post-season play and seeded according to their regular season records.
Section 2 The tournament will be double elimination using a standard ASA/NSA bracket. Teams finishing the regular
season in 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th places will play one game with the winners advancing into the
tournament. The 7th place team will host the 10th place team and the 8th place team will host the
9th place team with the winners advancing into the double elimination tournament. The higher
seeded winning team will play the 2nd seeded team and the lower seeded winning team will
playing the 1st seeded team in the first round of the double elimination tournament.
Section 2 The tournament will be double elimination using a standard ASA/NSA bracket. Teams finishing the regular
season in 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th places will play one game with the winners advancing into the
tournament. The 7th place team will host the 10th place team and the 8th place team will host the
9th place team with the winners advancing into the double elimination tournament. The higher
seeded winning team will play the 2nd seeded team and the lower seeded winning team will
playing the 1st seeded team in the first round of the double elimination tournament.
Copyright 2008 CVCSL
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