13. Closing the field and the Equipment Shed at the conclusion of the game including raking and grooming clay areas and rebuilding and placing the tarp on the mound is the responsibility of the Visiting Team. Any equipment missing shall be reported to the league immediately.
14. Spectators who fail to exhibit proper decorum through abusive or threatening language or gestures will, at the request of the Umpire, be addressed directly by the team’s manager. In the event the behavior is not corrected the league official on duty will intercede and repeat the request. If the behavior isn’t corrected the offending person will be told to leave the Park. Failing to do so will result the game being suspended and calling the police for assistance.
15. Managers and coaches wanting to discuss a ruling must first request permission from the Plate Umpire. A Manager or coach shall not approach student umpires. All discussions regarding a Student Umpire’s ruling shall be conducted with or by the Plate Umpire. A student umpire can request to consult with the Plate Umpire. Student field umpires may not eject anyone from the game. The Plate Umpire shall handle disciplinary actions. The Plate Umpire may consult with the league official on duty prior to taking action. When a player or manager/coach is ejected, the Umpire will contact the League President immediately following the game and file a written Incident Report with the League within 24 hours. (refer to Rule 4.06, 4.07, 4.08)
16. All managers are required to umpire any games where the league could not schedule one. The home team is responsible for the next game on that field. The manager may elect to use a coach or designated parent helper. The Managers will be notified if they are needed. In the event no umpire is present; the managers shall split the game or designate one of their staff to officiate. Under no circumstances should a manager use a student umpire behind the plate.
17. Managers do not have the authority to cancel any games without the approval of the Division Commissioner. Managers must call the rainout number to determine whether the League has canceled the games. Once at the field the decision to play is made by the league official on duty and/or the Plate Umpire.
18. Field supplies should be used wisely. This is one of our most costly expenses. Quick Dry should be used on playing areas only and applied after water has been removed. This is not to be used in the dugouts if possible. Field supervisor or league official on duty shall determine if extraordinary use of supplies is necessary.
Additional Rules for Minor Baseball
M1. A half inning ends when 3 outs are recorded or 5 runs are scored. There is a maximum limit of 5 runs per half inning.
M2. There is no stealing home if the offensive team is leading by 5 runs and there is no stealing any base if the team is ahead by 10 runs. Runners are allowed to take their leads (after the pitched ball reaches the batter) with the liability to be put out. If a play is made to put the runner out then the runners may advance. When the last inning is declared by the plate umpire (time or darkness) the stealing restriction and 5-run rule is lifted. However if the inning is unable to be completed the score reverts back to the last full inning for an official game.
M3. The 10-run mercy rule (4.10(e)) is in effect.