Castro Valley Independent Sports League * * Baseball Division ** P.O
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2019 Castro Valley Independent Sports League * * Baseball Division ** P.O. Box 2597 Castro Valley, CA 94546 (510) 581-4739 www.cvisportsleague.org CVISL’s Philosophy/Mission Statement Castro Valley Independent Sports League’s goal is to provide a positive atmosphere that gives regional youth the opportunity to participate in a team sport, and to learn the physical and mental aspects of the game of baseball. All players have an equal chance to play with others within their skill level. We are committed to fostering a sense of teamwork and above all, to have fun. We value sportsmanship above scores, teamwork above individuals, and we strive to create positive memories that will last a lifetime. Current Season Definition The season is from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019 CVIBL is a division of the Castro Valley Independent Sports League INDICATES 2019 RULE CHANGE i ATTENTION MANAGERS/COACHES: Please be advised that this rule book contains rules general to baseball. Please note that there are Division-specific rules that will supersede the general rules contained in this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL RULES ............................................................................. 1 Section 1.00 Official Playing Rules ................................................ 1 GOVERNING RULES ........................................................................ 1 Section 2.00 Players......................................................................... 4 2.03 Age Groups ......................................................................... 4 2.05 Inning Requirement ........................................................... 5 2.07 Conduct and Sportsmanship……………………………..7 2.08 Dropped Player ................................................................... 8 2.10 Drafting ............................................................................... 8 2.11 Injuries ................................................................................ 8 2.16 Manager/Coach Option .................................................... 10 Section 3.00 Objectives Of The Game…………………………..10 Section 3.02 Playing Equipment .............................................. 11 Section 3.03 Field Layout ......................................................... 16 Section 3.04 The Playing Field................................................. 17 Section 3.05 Ground Rule Supplement ................................... 20 Section 4.00 - Field Duties ............................................................ 21 4.01. Dugout Assignment ......................................................... 21 4.02 Field Duties ....................................................................... 21 4.03 Scorekeepers ..................................................................... 23 4.04 Sponsorship………………………………………………23 4.05 Field Equipment ............................................................... 24 ii Section 5.00 Game Preliminaries ................................................. 24 Section 6.00 - Starting And Ending The Game........................... 27 6.01 Late Players………………………………………………28 6.09 How A Team Scores ......................................................... 30 Section 7.00 – Regulation Games ................................................. 30 7.01 Game Time Limits ............................................................ 30 7.02 Senior And Intermediate Divisions ................................. 31 7.05 Incomplete/Suspended Games…………………………..31 7.08. Junior Divisions .............................................................. 34 Section 8.00 – Game Forfeitures, Game Protesting, Canceling Games ............................................................................................. 37 8.01(A) Forfeitures ................................................................... 37 8.02 Protesting A Game ........................................................... 39 8.03 Canceling Games .............................................................. 41 Section 9.00 Putting The Ball In Play -Live Ball ........................ 41 Section 10.00 The Batter ............................................................... 44 10.07 Batting Out Of Turn ...................................................... 47 Section 11.00 The Runner............................................................. 52 11.12. Sliding ............................................................................. 60 11.13. Advancing Runners - Junior B Divisions Only ........... 61 Section 12.00 The Pitcher ............................................................. 63 12.01. Legal Pitching Delivery ................................................ 63 Section 13.00 - Umpire Duties ...................................................... 68 13.05 Ejection…...…….....……………………………...…… 71 13.08 Appeals Clause ................................................................ 74 DIVISION SPECIFIC RULES ......................................................... 75 iii Section 14.00 Special Rules – T-Ball Division ............................. 75 14.01. No Run Rule .................................................................. 75 14.02 Batting ............................................................................. 75 14.03 Substitutions .................................................................... 75 14.04 Time Limit ....................................................................... 75 14.05 Instructional Coach ........................................................ 75 Section 15.00 - Special Rules – Junior C Division ...................... 76 15.01 The Pitcher ...................................................................... 76 15.02 The Runner ..................................................................... 76 15.03 Scoring…………………………………………………..76 15.04 Regulation Game ............................................................ 76 15.05 Batting ............................................................................. 77 15.06 Substitutions .................................................................... 77 15.07 Defense ............................................................................. 77 15.08 Equipment ....................................................................... 77 Section 16.00 Special Rules – Junior B Divisions ....................... 77 16.01 Regulation Game ............................................................ 77 16.02 Seven Run Rule ............................................................... 77 16.03 Pitching ............................................................................ 78 16.04 The Runner ..................................................................... 79 16.05 Defense ............................................................................. 79 16.06 Batting ............................................................................. 79 16.07 Courtesy Runner ............................................................ 79 16.08 Rule Changes .................................................................. 80 Section 17.00 Special Rules – Junior A Division ......................... 80 17.01 Regulation Game ............................................................ 80 17.02 Pitching ............................................................................ 80 17.03 Defense ............................................................................. 81 17.04 Batting ............................................................................. 81 17.05 Courtesy Runner ............................................................ 81 17.06 Seven Run Rule ............................................................... 82 iv 17.07 Jr. Division Mercy Rule…………………………………...82 Section 18.00 Special Rules – Senior and Intermediate Divisions . 18.01 Defense ............................................................................. 82 18.02 Pitching ............................................................................ 82 18.03 Shoes ................................................................................ 84 18.04 Mercy Rule ...................................................................... 84 18.05 The Batter ....................................................................... 85 18.06 Batting/Pitching Cages ................................................... 85 POST SEASON PLAY ...................................................................... 85 Section 19.00 Post Season Play ..................................................... 85 TOURNAMENT ................................................................................ 87 Section 20.00 Tournament ............................................................ 87 Section 20.06 Summer Ball ……………………………………...89 DRAFTING RULE………………………………………………...89 Section 21.00 CVIBL Drafting Rules………………………….89 MANAGERS’ CODE OF ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .. 95 Section 22.00 Mgers’ Code Of Ethics And Responsibilities 95 22.01 Managers’ Code of Ethics .............................................. 95 22.02 Managers’ Responsibilities ............................................ 96 DIVISION COORDINATORS' RESPONSIBILITIES……………………………………………...96 v Definitions / Glorrary ............................................................... 98 vi OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES GENERAL RULES Section 1.00 Official Playing Rules 1.00 (a) The official playing rules and regulations as published by Castro Valley Independent Baseball (CVISL), Castro Valley, California, for the current year shall be binding on this local league. 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