Effective: March 08

Following are local rules only and are to be used as a supplement to the “2008 Softball Official Regulations and Playing Rules” blue book provided by Little League.

MAJORS DIVISION END-OF-SEASON TOURNAMENT RULES

The Majors Division is a competitive league. The intent is for fun in a learning environment while preparing the players to participate in competitive games. The rules below are designed to reflect that.

1. All players will wear the GHLL issued uniforms during games, including visors. Visor is optional for the pitcher while pitching.

2. Each child will not sit out more than 2 innings in any game. This includes games which only go 4 innings due to weather or time constraints. Any player not starting in a game will start in the next scheduled game.

3. There is a 5 run rule per inning. Keeping in mind that if the 5^th run occurs as a play continues, all the following runs over home plate that are safe would be counted in that play until an out is called or the ball is called dead or out of play by the umpire.

4. The 10 run mercy rule will be in effect.

5. No inning will begin after 1 hour 45 minute after the star of a game. The game will end no later than 2 hours 15 minutes regardless of the game situation. In the event of a tie after 6 innings or when the time limit is reached, the little league tie-breaker system will be in effect with the last out from the previous inning being placed as a runner at 2^nd base to start the next inning. This will continue until a winner is determined.

6. Each team will bat the entire line up.