LMSC 2022 U11 – Super Mite Rules
- All games are to be governed by league rules. Where no league rules apply, Softball B.C. operating rules (New 2022 U13 rules), then Softball Canada rules will be in effect.
- This is a no-protest league; umpire decisions will be final.
- All game times will be 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise specified by the home team’s Association Field Allocation Manager or Scheduler. There will be no time limit on games except where park rules or darkness apply.
- The home team is responsible for supplying umpires, and game balls, lining the field and supplying a “double base”.
- Teams may play with 8 players. Coaches have the option of borrowing a defensive player from the opposition. When the 9th player arrives, they may be added to the roster without penalty. In the case of 8 players the 9th player will not be an automatic out.
- The pitching distance will be 35ft and bases will be set at 45ft.
- Four run maximum per inning in affect
- Pitcher may pitch a maximum of 4 innings. One pitch thrown is considered an inning. The pitching limitation rule is suspended in extra innings or during international rule play.
- A player cannot advance to home on a steal, passed ball or wild pitch. The player must be batted in or forced home by a walk or is part of a continuation of a play (i.e., overthrow).
- A runner may advance one base on an overthrow and do so at the risk of being thrown/tagged out. A runner may try to advance one base per overthrow if consecutive overthrows are made in the same play to a maximum of two throws.
- Players may not advance to any base on a catcher overthrow to the pitcher after a pitch.
- Runners must slide if a play is happening at the base they are advancing to, including home plate. Exception 1st base where the batter-runner must cross the safety bag. If in the opinion of the umpire, the player did not attempt to slide the runner will be called out.
- Drop Third strike rule is not in effect.
- Infield fly rule is not in effect.
- An 11” ball (COR .47) Ball will be used.
- A Run Ahead Rule shall result in the conclusion of the game when after 2 1/2, 3, 3 1/2, or 4 complete innings of play a 10-run mercy rule will be in effect., the losing team has the option to continue to play or end the game if the game it is considered a mercy.