Fall Softball League Rules
Instructions
FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE RULES AND GUIDELINES
Games will be played under USA Softball Rules, with the following exceptions:
- Time Limit: No full inning can start after 1:15. Games must be played to either the time limit or 7 innings. Any team that stops the game short of the time limit or 7 innings due to any reason other than a weather delay (or other unforeseen circumstance) will forfeit the game.
- Pitcher Inning Limit: Pitchers may only pitch 7 innings per week.
- Extra Hitter Rule: Teams must use 10 hitters in the lineup at all times, but may at the team discretion hit every player on the roster.
- Substitutions: Teams may use defensive substitutions freely. Players may re-enter the game at any time.
- Home vs. Away: In each double header, the designated home team on the schedule will be the home team in the first game, then visitors in the second game.
- Courtesy Runners: Courtesy Runner may be used for the Pitcher or Catcher with 2 outs in the inning. A bench player may be used, or the last player to hit and not reach base may be used for the pinch runner.
MUTUALLY AGREED UPON RULE CHANGES
If agreed upon by both teams (coaches), and umpires, a rule can be "bent" if it is in the best interest of the players and their development for that game.
SCHEDULE
Each team will have 12 scheduled regular season games. We have room in the schedule for one make up week at the end of the season. If more than one weekend is rained out, we will likely not make up any games past weekend number 7 (rain makeup weekend) which could shorten the season to 10 total games, or 5 Sundays of baseball.
REPORTING SCORES AFTER GAMES (WINNING TEAM)
The winning team of each game is responsible to update the final score of the game on Crossbar.
More details and instructions to come.
SOFTBALL ATTIRE AND UNIFORMS
Each player will be provided a team shirt. Players must wear their team shirt with softball pants. If a team has a specific uniform for all of the players, the team can wear their team uniform as long as all players have access to wear the uniform.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Players should bring a glove, bat, helmet, or any other personal equipment with which they may feel comfortable. The league will provide softballs for games and warmups. Most importantly…bring a good attitude and be ready to learn every week. The quickest way to improve your game is to learn and practice as much as possible.
RAIN POLICY
In the case of rain delays or cancellations, we will post updated weather cancellation information on the home page of the League Website. We will also post updates often on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SilverSluggers .
We encourage you to “Friend” (Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/silversluggersWI/ ) and or “Follow” us to get the latest updates on Silver Sluggers Academy and our programs.
Immediately prior to or during games, the weather cancellation decisions will be made by the umpires and coaches on the field.
FIELD LOCATIONS
Field location and directions are found on the Crossbar app and schedule tab for your team.
COMMUNICATION
Always feel free to contact us via email or phone at any point during season with questions and inquiries or anything else regarding our programs. I encourage parents to get involved and stay involved with our programs and their daughter's softball progress. We would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Rain Cancellation/Delay Notification Process
In the event of rain on Sundays, we will follow the process below:
- We will notifiy the league of any rainouts in this order:
- Twitter -- https://twitter.com/silversluggers
- Announcements Page
- Email Notification to specific teams/players
- We will try to update Twitter and the website with any rainouts/delays as soon as possible in the morning by 7:30am.
- In the event of rain during games, the umpires/coaches or field maintenance team will make the final decision on field conditions.
Check Game Schedule Every Week
Please check the schedule for your games prior to going to the games every week. We will not change the games and locations often. Just in case you missed an email or notification, the online schedule should be the latest version of the schedule for your team.
Questions on Game Day
If questions arise on Game Day and you need answers or information quickly, do not hesitate to call, text or email. If texting or emailing, please be sure to include your name, player's name, and team.
League President: Brad Woodall
brad@silversluggers.com 608-213-6261
We are available to help make your experience fantastic every Sunday.
LEAGUE MISSION
Our goal with the Silver Sluggers Academy Fall League is to provide a productive venue for improving softball skills, game experience, and a high level of competition for players. These games are intended for the players to gain on the field experience, manage pressure, teamwork, failure, and success while learning more about competing at a high level on the softball field.
This league is not about winning at all costs, but it is about letting the players earn their success on the baseball field. We will attempt to provide an environment to help players learn from failures and teach them to work hard to turn failures into successes. Our goal at Silver Sluggers is to develop players as athletes, teammates, students, and productive young adults through learning more about managing the natural adversity presented in softball games.
Players must treat umpires and coaches with respect and maturity, and the same is expected of coaches to players and umpires. Coaches must set a good example for their players, treating umpires, players, and other coaches with respect. There is no tolerance for coaches and players exhibiting behavior that is not a good example for their peers and young adults.
Our philosophy is that if young players are held to high standards and treated with respect and responsibility, they will reciprocate that to their coaches and umpires.