Summer Softball Rules
1. Games: Games will begin at 6:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Teams are
required to be assembled and be ready to play at least 5 minutes prior to the start of
their scheduled game. Teams who are not able to field the required number of players
15 minutes after the scheduled start time will receive a default. If the 6:00 p.m. game
starts late, the game must end by 7:15 p.m. and the number of innings will have to be
modified. Games will be 7 innings in length, or time permitting.
2. The winning team of any game has 1 (one) week to submit the score of their game, and
2 (two) weeks to submit the game sheet. If the winning team fails to submit either the
score or the game sheet within the time frame, both teams will receive a loss for that
particular game. Please ensure that you and your team follow this rule, as I will be
enforcing it with zero tolerance. I would hate to see a winning team receive a loss for
something as simple as failing to submit a score or the game sheet.
3. Equipment: Equipment bag containing bases, bats, and balls will be available on a sign
out basis from the Equipment Room. Your team identification card will be kept at the
equipment room desk and any equipment not returned will be charged to the team
captain. It will be the HOME TEAM’S responsibility to sign out and return the softball
equipment prior to and upon completion of each game regardless if they have access to
their own equipment. Teams are encouraged to use their own equipment, but are
responsible for supplying the other team with equipment as well, whether it means
letting them use the home team’s equipment or signing out the equipment bag for them
to use.
4. Playing Field: The HOME TEAM will be responsible for setting up and preparing the
ball diamond prior to the start of each game. The HOME TEAM will also be responsible
for removing all bases and "re-packing" the equipment bag at the end of each game. The
VISITING TEAM is asked to assist. When setting up the bases please be sure to properly
align and space them out. (ie. 60 feet or 20 yards/paces apart). A safety base is to be
utilized at first base. Please make sure that all bases are properly secured in the ground.
5. Game Sheets: Each team will be assigned a number of game sheets for use during the
season. A clipboard with accompanying writing utensil has been placed inside each
equipment bag. Game sheets have been included in the captain packages. The WINNING
team will be responsible for returning the completed game sheet to the Intramural
Sports Office, Room 171 CKHS, following each game. Simply slip the game sheet under
the door or e-mail game results to [email protected]. Please be sure to include
game number, date, team names and accompanying scores are properly recorded on
each game sheet prior to submission. If you submit your score by e-mail, we still require
the game sheet. Please drop it off prior to the end of the league schedule as the game
sheets are used for playoff eligibility. Please note that incomplete game sheets will not
be processed. Standings will be posted on the web site every couple of weeks. Team
Captains are encouraged to contact the Intramural Sports Office if they feel that their
standings are inaccurate. (NOTE: Feel free to photocopy the game sheets where
necessary or drop by Intramural Sports office or print a copy off the website if
additional game sheets are required.)
6. Defaults: Defaults not only hurt the program but are unfair to those individuals/teams
that show up in terms of their time, travel and expense. Teams must field the minimum
required number of players at the scheduled start time of the game to avoid penalty. A
10 - 0 score will be assigned to the team that wins by default. Please be sure to indicate
this on the game sheet prior to submission. If the HOME team defaults the game, it will
be the VISITING teams responsibility to submit the game sheet. Teams can notify the
Intramural Sports Office via phone and/or email the same or the following day. Default
Penalties: 1st default: 2 point deducted from league standings. 2nd default: 4 points
deducted from league standings. 3rd default: Expulsion from league.
a. If you are cancelling a game due to not enough players you are to provide the
opposing team with some make up dates within two days of your original game.
b. It is the responsibility of the team cancelling the game to reschedule it.
7. Required Number of Players: Minimum number of players required to play is 8.
Please try to avoid defaults where necessary. Teams with a large number of
players are encouraged to supplement the roster of any opposing team who
require additional players. (Sometimes the Intramural Sports Office has
individuals looking to join a team, we will email you if any come in to inquire) A
minimum of 3 males and 3 females are required.
a. However, each team will be permitted to play with a minimum of 2 males and/or
2 females but will be penalized as follows: The absent player must be included in
the batting order and recorded as an automatic out each time that it would be
their turn to bat; Their position in the field or outfield must be vacant; If both
teams are in the same position, disregard this rule and simply play the game. To
be eligible for playoffs a minimum of 7 people on your playoff roster must have
played at least 5 games throughout the regular season and anyone playing in
playoffs must have played a minimum of 3 games.
8. If the score is tied after 7 innings of a regular season game, then the game shall be
recorded as a tie. However, if the score is tied at the end of a playoff game, extra innings
will ensue until a winner is declared.
9. Teams will be required to pitch to their own team. A maximum of three pitches per
batter. A re-pitch will occur if/when the pitcher is incidentally struck by the ball or
makes contact with the ball as a means of trying to protect himself/herself.
10. Each inning will be 3 out or maximum 10 batters per inning, whichever comes first. The
7th inning is just the 3 out rule, no maximum batter limit.
11. Teams may substitute/rotate players at any time throughout the game.
12. Teams are welcome, but not obligated, to place all players in attendance on the batting
order. They can bat regardless if they field or not. However, you must have 3 males and
3 females bat in each group of 10 batters. If the team is playing with 2 females or males
then an out must occur in each group of 10 batters.
13. Pinch runners may be utilized. For a batter to have a pinch runner they must first make
it successfully to first base. The pinch runner must be a previous out and of the same
gender.
14. One base will be awarded on an overthrow if the ball goes out of play.
15. Base runner may tag up on fly balls hit to the outfield.
16. No intentional bunting, this includes slap bunting.
17. No stealing or leading off any base. The ball must make contact with the bat before a
base runner is permitted to lead off any base. A base runner is to be called out if they
are observed leaving the base prematurely. Teams are encouraged to provide leniency
and give first time warnings.
18. Catchers are required to take appropriate safety precautions and wear protective
equipment provided in the equipment bags.
19. Batting teams must provide home plate and first base umpire.
20. Sliding is permitted (feet first only). Metal cleats will not be permitted.
21. There will be an imaginary line ½ way between 3rd base and home plate. Any base
runner that crosses this line is committed to proceed home. They will not be permitted
to return to third.
22. All plays at home will be considered a "force" play. There will be no tags. The
catcher simply has to step on the plate once they are in possession of the ball. To avoid
accidents and possible collisions at home plate, base runners should not touch home
plate (but are not called out if they do touch home plate). Base runners are asked to run
behind and past home plate. If a base runner makes contact with the catcher they will
be automatically called out.
23. Any rain out games must be re-scheduled and played before an assigned date. The home
team must reschedule all rain out makeup games within two weeks from the original
date. This does not mean that the game has to be played within the two weeks but both
teams must know when they are going to play and where. The home team must contact
the office to ensure the diamond is available for your use. Please note that any games
not rescheduled before the given 2 week deadline will be recorded as a 'loss' for
both teams.
a. When rescheduling, teams can only choose 1 day that they are “unavailable to
play” between Monday and Thursday (not due to original scheduling)
b. Teams requesting a rescheduled game (not weather related) will have 1 week to
schedule a makeup game. If the game is not rescheduled within a week, the team
requesting the reschedule will receive a 10-0 deafault
c. If a rescheduled game is canceled by the original team, that team receives a 10-0
loss for that game
i. If the opposing team reschedules the rescheduled game, this will be
allowed.
ii. Rule C will apply to both teams on the next game
d. Teams are NOT obligated to reschedule games on Fridays
e. Diamonds are not available for use on Stat holidays
24. The infield fly rule will apply if the ball is 'popped' up in the infield and can be caught by
an infielder with ordinary effort with runners on 1st, 2nd and/or1st/2nd and 3rd. The
batter is automatically out. The rule does not apply if there are already 2 out in the
inning or if it is the 10th batter.
25. Home Runs: If a ball bounces pass the homerun line it will be considered a double.
However, if a player touches the ball prior to it passing the homerun line it will be
considered a live ball. If a ball is caught passed the home run line it will be considered a
home run. Teams should confirm the homerun line prior to the start of each game so
both teams are in agreement.
26. 7th Inning Rule: If the team batting in the bottom of the 7th inning is winning, the game
can be called, at the discretion of the team who is losing.
27. All pitchers will be required to “show” the ball to the team in the outfield in order to
show that a pitch is going to be thrown. The pitcher must receive confirmation from the
out fielding team that they are ready to play, before the pitch is thrown.
a. Any pitch thrown without confirmation from the out fielding team will be ruled
a dead ball.
28. If a pitch is thrown and it hits the ground, it will be a dead ball.
a. A pitch is not allowed to bounce, and then be hit by the batter. This will result in
a dead ball.
Parking: Available at all activity sites. For games held at the U of R parking is available in Lot 4
“Community Use area” from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. You will not be permitted to park on
University Drive or up on the boulevard by the U of R backstop. Vehicles will be ticketed
without warning if this occurs. Parking is available at all the other activity areas.
Alcohol is prohibited at all of the playing venues.
Please contact the Intramural Sports Office by phone 337-2247 or by e-mail at
[email protected] to seek rule interpretation and/or clarification or to book
diamonds for makeup games.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Participation in the University of Regina Intramural Sports Program may involve the risk of personal
injury. The use of equipment, facilities and premises of the University of Regina and/or cooperating
agencies by persons participating in Intramural Sports activities shall constitute acceptance of that
risk regardless of the nature of the injury.