Players of the Week

Ball Type	Pitching Distance	Bat Barrel Diameter	Governing Body
Baseball	<50 ft	Doesn't Exceed 2 ¼"	Little League Baseball
Baseball	50 ft to 60 ft 6 in	Doesn't Exceed 2 5/8"	Pony Baseball
Baseball	60 ft 6 in.	2 5/8" minus 3 ratio	National Federation of High Schools
All Youth Softball	All Distances	Doesn't exceed 2 ¼"	American Softball Association

For exact and detailed specifications, please refer to the Governing Body Rule Book.

The following rules and regulations are applicable for all leagues and persons playing ball under the authority of Park Ridge Baseball, Inc. Exceptions or changes to these rules may be made only by a majority vote of the Park Ridge Baseball/Softball Board of Directors in formal session.

G1 The final authority in all situations that may arise within the program is the Park Ridge Baseball/Softball Board of Directors (hereafter known as the Board).

G2 All Players must participate in the league designated by the Board for their gender, age and skill level.

G2.1 Each manager shall submit their official roster to their League President no later than the start of their 1ST regular season game.

G3 Managers and coaches serve in a voluntary capacity and are subject to the review of the Board. All managers must be approved by the Board before being awarded a team.

G4.1 The behavior of all managers and coaches shall be governed by standards of good sportsmanship. All managers and coaches are required to agree to and sign the Managers/Coaches Code of Conduct.

A. Profanity
B. Abusive language
C. Smoking during games while on the field or bench area
D. Baiting of umpires
E. Fighting
F. Alcoholic beverages or any illegal substances
G. "Taunting" of opposition players

Violation of this code of conduct will be subject to Board imposed penalties as defined in Rule G20.1.

G4.2 Managers are responsible for the behavior of coaches, players, parents, and/or spectators cheering for their team.

G4.3 The home team shall be responsible for setting up the field, taking down the field, providing the official scoresheet, and providing the umpire with a payslip.

They will also occupy the 3rd base bench. If time is available, the visitors will get the field for 10 minutes starting 25 minutes prior to the published start time. The home team will get the field for 10 minutes, 15 minutes from the published start time. If there are less than 25 minutes before game time, the time shall be split evenly, with 5 minutes allocated for ground rules.

G5 Viewing of the game within ten feet of the rear of the backstop is not permitted, unless that is the location of the grandstands.

G6 Only the manager, or acting manager, may have a discussion with the umpire. Upon the first attempt by a coach to have a discussion with the umpire regarding the game, a warning will be issued to the coach and manager. Upon the second occurrence, said coach will be required to remain on the bench for the remainder of the game.

G7.1 The responsibility for maintaining an accurate scoresheet for each game rests with the two opposing managers. All rostered players must be listed on the scoresheet. If a player is absent, the reason should be noted, if known. Any player arriving late or leaving early should be noted. Unless there is an agreed upon scorekeeper, each team will be responsible for the scoresheet while in the field. The score be verified by the managers after each half-inning. Any questions regarding the score should be reconciled at that time with the umpire serving as arbitrator. In case of a suspended game, the team in the lead (or home team if the score is tied) should retain the scoresheet, pending resumption of play. Scorekeeper must note the count on the batter, position of any runners and number of outs, if applicable, on the back of the scoresheet.

G7.2 The winning manager should retain the yellow copy of the scoresheet and deliver the white copy to the location designated by the league president. The pink copy is retained by the manager of the losing team.

G8.1 Any player who, in the judgment of the umpire, throws a bat, helmet, or other piece of equipment in a spirit of anger or disgust, the umpire shall call time and warn both benches that any repeat offense will result in the ejection of the player involved. If in the umpire's judgment the action warrants, the player may be ejected without any bench warning.

G8.2 Use of profanity or other objectionable language by a player may result in his/her ejection from the game at the discretion of the umpire. No prior warning is required.

G8.3 All players must be in the full uniform provided by the league to participate in a game. This includes socks & hats/visors. Ankle socks are not to be worn. No modifications or cut sleeves on the jerseys will be allowed.

G9 A manager may not hold a player out of a game as a form of discipline without notifying and receiving the approval of the league president. This action should be considered as a last resort form of discipline.

G10 The bench areas is reserved for players, coaches, and managers. All players should be on the bench when not batting, in the field or warming up. Managers and coaches may NOT stand in front of the out of play fences, or in the field of play, unless they are coaching a base, except for designated coaches in Future Stars, etc. After two warnings from the umpire, the manager or coach will be asked to leave the field of play. NOTE: This is not to be considered as an official ejection, unless the manager or coach will not leave.

G11 The prior approval of the appropriate league president is required to cancel and reschedule any game, for any reason, other than rainouts formally canceled by the Park District or games suspended by the umpire.

G12 All rainouts will be rescheduled. If a game ends because of weather conditions, curfew, or darkness interferes with play so that the game is called by the umpire, it is a regulation game provided the league predicated number of full innings have been played. (5 inning game needs 3 complete innings, 6 inning game needs 4 complete, and 7 inning game needs 5 complete innings)

Note: If the home team is ahead when the stoppage occurs, that inning will be deemed completed if it allows the game to be judged complete by rule. If play has gone beyond the predicated minimum and is called when the teams have not had an equal number of completed turns at bat, the score shall be the same as it was at the end of the last completed inning.

Games not having played the predicate number of innings when suspended, will be completed at a later date, unless the league president determines the game is out of contention. Play and line ups are to be resumed exactly as they were when play was halted. On the rescheduled date, players who were not in attendance initially are eligible to play, if game is resumed prior to the start of the 4^th inning (6 inning game) or 5^th inning (7 inning game). Players who were in the line up, but are absent when the game is resumed are skipped in the batting order, with no penalty.

G13.1 A team can play with 8 players. If a team cannot field a minimum of 8 uniformed players after 15 minutes of scheduled game time, the umpire will declare a forfeit.

G13.2 If a manager anticipates he will not have enough players to fill all defensive positions, at the next game, he/she can call up to two players, with the approval of the league president. EVEN IF ADDITIONAL ROSTERED PLAYERS SHOW UP, the player called up MUST PLAY in the game like all rostered players, play the outfield and bat last in the lineup. Violation of this rule will result in a forfeit. Every attempt should be made to obtain players from the league president in advance. Using call ups without prior approval, may result in forfeit. The intent of this rule is to minimize forfeits, not necessarily to equalize the teams.

G14 Violation of any section of the applicable league's pitching rules will result in forfeiture of the game in which it occurs. There is no time limitation applied to this rule. A formal protest need not be filed. The violation, when discovered, will result in immediate forfeiture.

G15 On any close play at 2nd , 3rd, or home the runner must slide or avoid contact. NO COLLISIONS. A collision that results from a feet first slide is legal. Penalty: The runner is called out and the ball is dead. The player can be ejected if the act is ruled flagrant. Runners who affect the play by not sliding and making contact shall be called out.

G17 Protective helmets must be worn by all players when batting or base running. Managers are responsible for ensuring that all helmets are in good condition.

G18 Draft procedures and playoff format will be determined prior to each season by the appropriate league president. In drafted leagues, only the manager's child or a players’ sibling will be placed on the team in the round designated by the League President. Coaches children are not afforded assignment or protection.

G19.1 Protests will not be received or considered if it is based solely on a decision involving the accuracy of judgment on the part of an umpire. Examples of protest which will not be considered are:

A. Whether a batted ball was fair or foul.
B. Whether a baserunner was safe or out.
C. Whether a pitched ball was a strike or a ball.
D. Whether a pitch was legal or illegal.
E. Whether a baserunner did or did not touch a base.
F. Whether a baserunner left base too soon on a caught fly ball.
G. Whether a fly ball was or was not caught legally.
H. Whether it was or was not an infield fly.
I. Whether there was or was not interference or obstruction.
J. Whether the field is fit to continue or resume play.
K. Whether there is sufficient light to continue play.
L. Any other matter involving only the accuracy of the umpire's judgment.

A. Misinterpretation of a playing rule.
B. Failure of an umpire to apply the correct rule to a given situation.
C. Failure to impose the correct penalty for a given situation.

G19.3 For an official protest to be considered, the following procedures must be followed:

A. The manager must make notification of his/her intent to protest immediately before the next pitch to the umpire, scorekeeper and the opposing manager.
B. The offended manager must attempt to resolve the matter with the umpire and the opposing manager.
C. The scorekeeper must note the count on the batter, position of all runners, the inning, the number of outs, and the score.
D. The written protest must be delivered to the league president within 24 hours and contain the following information:
1. The date, time and place of the game.
2. The name(s) of the umpire(s) and scorekeeper.
3. The rule and section of the Official Rules or Park Ridge Rules under which the protest is made.
4. The umpire's ruling and conditions surrounding the making of the ruling.
5. All essential facts involved in the matter protested.

G19.4 The decision made on a protested game must result in one of the following:

A. The protest is found invalid and the game score stands as played.
B. When a protest is allowed for misinterpretation of a playing rule, the game is replayed from the exact point at which the incorrect decision was made, with the decision corrected.
C. When a protest for ineligibility is allowed, the team shall forfeit the game being played or the game last played to the offended team.

G19.5 The league president or a designated Board member will be present, or on call, at all playoff games. A decision will be reached on the field, concerning any protestable situation, by the league president or Board member after conferring with the umpire(s) and any such decision will be final.

G19.6 No inning can start on a school night after 7:30pm/9:30pm. This rule is applicable on lighted fields only. (Hinkley and Kalina). Ages 10 & under have a hard stop at 7:45pm & 9:45pm. If the inning is incomplete, the score will revert back to the last complete inning, unless the home team is ahead at the time of the stoppage.

G20.0 IHSA ejection penalty "Any player, manager, or coach ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible to participate for the next game."

G20.1 For violation of any rule, unless a penalty is specified, the normal penalty imposed by the Board will be one of the following:

A. A written warning to the individual involved.
B. Suspension of the individual involved for the next scheduled game.
C. Suspension of the individual involved for the remainder of the season.

However, the Board retains the right to impose any penalty which it might deem as appropriate to a specific set of circumstances.

G20.2 Penalty for violation of the appropriate league's substitution rule will result in the following:

A. The player(s) involved shall start the next scheduled game and play no less than the minimum number of innings.
B. The manager shall be penalized per Rule 20.1.

G21 The following list of age requirements is used to determine the placement of youth participating in leagues governed by Park Ridge Baseball, Inc. League age is the players chronological age as of September 1st of that season. No player can participate in any concurrent baseball/softball program, except for school programs.

G 21.1 If a player is deemed to be unable to protect themselves in their age appropriate league, they can be placed in a lower league with the approval of the Commissioner, League President, and parent. All other variations to the age/placement requirements will be handled by the Board on an individual basis provided written request was made.

GIRLS	BOYS
Future Stars 5 and 6	Future Stars 5 and 6
Little Sluggers 6	Little Sluggers 6 and 7
Wildkit 7 and 8	Wildcat 7 and 8
Junior 9 and 10	American Association 9 American Association 10
Pre teen 11 and 12	Junior League 11 and 12 (National & American Divisions)
Pony Girls 13, 14 & 15	Pony 13 and 14
	Colt 15 - 17

G21.2 Fees for each season are set by the Board. If there is a hardship situation that will not allow a child to participate, the Commissioner should be made aware of the situation, so a sponsor can be found. All donations to Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. must be approved by the Board. Those approved will be deposited by the Treasurer. The Board will have sole responsibility for its use. This includes sponsorship of specific teams.

No refunds will be made on Registration Fees after April 1st for the spring season.

G22 Intentional Walks are prohibited, except in the last or extra inning, when the tying or winning run is on base.

For a legal intenional walk, no pitches will be thrown, the batter will be awarded first base by the umpire.

G23 All players in attendance must be out of the game defensively for at least one inning ( if mathematically possible), by the end of the 4th. (By the end of 5 for leagues where pitchers can pitch more than 2 innings per game)

G24 Any team that continues to play after the PRBS season has ended will not have any affiliation to PRBS. Any solicitations for funding for such play shall provide a disclaimer detailing same.

Park Ridge Girls Softball is played according to rules established by Pony Softball for Girls. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball, Inc. and supersede any established by Pony Baseball, Inc.

A regulation game will consist of 5 innings. No inning shall begin after 1 hour 45 minutes from the start of the game. See G12. Games tied at the end of regulation are judged as complete. No extra innings shall be played.

a. The bases will be 60 feet apart. The pitching rubber will be 30 feet from the back of home plate.

a. The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance included. Players arriving after the start of the game will be put in at the bottom of the lineup. If a player arrives after the start of the 4th inning, she cannot enter the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, she cannot return.

c. No player shall be out of the game defensively for two consecutive innings. No bench player may enter the game defensively except to replace an injured player. All players must play at least 3 innings in the field. PENALTY: Refer to Rule G20.2.

d. All players not starting defensively must start in the field in the next game.

f. No base on balls. See Rule 5 & 6. The catcher must wear her protective gear (including face mask) at all times.

g. A half inning is completed after 3 outs are made or 5 runs have scored, whichever occurs first.

a. The umpire will call balls and strikes on pitches from the coach. The umpire will rule on all aspects of the game. No walks.

b. The coach of the team at bat, must pitch underhand from the pitching rubber in an upright position. The pitch should be modified fast pitch (no arc).

c. The player pitcher shall stand parallel to the coach on his glove hand side. The coach shall be considered part of the field on batted balls, and should never field a ball.

d. The ball will be put in play or the batter will be out if the count reaches strike three. If after 2 strikes the batter fouls the pitch, there will be 2 more pitches provided. Ball 4 will result in a completed turn at bat with an out being recorded.

b. The pitcher must start her motion with both feet on the pitching rubber and present the ball. If the pitcher does not start in this manner, the umpire shall declare no-pitch. The pitcher may step backwards to begin her windup. At no time may the pitcher leap toward the batter while pitching. She may drag her back foot away from the rubber while delivering the pitch.

c. Players may only pitch 3 innings per game. One pitch constitutes an inning pitched. A player removed from pitching may return to pitch one additional time. Each new appearance constitutes one inning.

e. No base on balls. After the count has reached ball 4, a coach from the batting team will pitch to the batter. See Rule 5.

b. No leadoffs. Runner must hold her base until the batter makes contact with the ball.

c. A play at any base, even if the play does not involve the lead runner, stops all base advances beyond the base the runner(s) occupied or was/were approaching. A baserunner cannot advance on an overthrow at any base.

All players must be in fair territory (except the catcher) when the ball is pitched. No player can be closer to the batter than the pitcher (except the catcher).

If after 4 complete innings the visiting (batting first) team is a head in the score by 10 or more runs OR if after 3 and 1/2 innings the home (batting last) team is ahead by 10 or more runs the game will be declared over and the leading team the winner.

Park Ridge Girls Softball is played according to rules established by Pony Softball for Girls. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Pony Baseball, Inc.

a. The bases will be 60 feet apart. The pitching rubber will be 30 feet from the back of home plate.

The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance included. Players arriving after the start of the game will be put in at the bottom of the lineup. If a player arrives after the start of the 4th inning, she cannot enter the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, she cannot return.

c. No player shall be out of the game for two consecutive innings. No bench player may enter the game defensively during the inning, except for injury/illness. All players must play at least 3 innings in the field. PENALTY: Refer to Rule G20.2.

f. Walks exist (No Tee) and a pitch out of the strike zone that hits a batter will be a ball. There is no limit on the number of foul balls hit.

g. A half inning is completed after 3 outs are made or 5 runs have scored, whichever occurs first. In the final or last declared inning (which will be determined and announced by the umpire), both teams can score unlimited runs until 3 outs are recorded. The final or last declared inning in not necessarily the 6^th inning.

b. No leadoffs. Runner must hold her base until the batter makes contact with the ball.

c. A play shall be ruled as ended when a fielder makes play on a lead runner at second, third or home plate when the following occurs: the baserunner is at the base OR approaching it when the ball reaches the base in question.

2. No baserunners may advance beyond the base they occupied or were approaching at the time the ball reaches the base of the lead runner.

3. When the play is made on the lead runner, if the ball goes out of play, there is no overthrow or out of play advance for the baserunners.

5. A defensive team may concede a lead runner going to third or home (they score) and the next runner becomes the lead runner for purposes of this rule.

At no time should a baserunner be forced to return to a base which she has passed at the time a play is made on a lead runner. Understand the spirit of this rule (to encourage the ball to be thrown to a base rather than the pitcher's mound) and do not attempt to work around it. Umpires judgment on base awards is final.

d. A League Age 9 year old must pitch 1 complete inning per game. (3 consecutive outs must be obtained while 9 year olds deliver the pitch. This requirement is satisfied if the 9 year old pitcher(s) have faced every batter in the opponent’s lineup in the same inning).

If after 5 complete innings the visiting (batting first) team is ahead in the score by 10 or more runs OR if after 4 and 1/2 innings the home (batting last) team is ahead by 10 or more runs the game will be declared over and the leading team the winner.

a. The bases will be 60 feet apart. The pitching rubber will be 40 feet from the back of home plate.

d. Bunting is allowed. Once the batter assumes the bunting position, she must either offer at the pitch or pull the bat out of the strike zone. SHE MAY NOT SLASH HIT. Penalty: Automatic Out/Dead ball.

e. The strike zone will be the armpits to the knees. There is no limit on foul balls hit.

f. A batter hit by a pitch out of the strike zone will be awarded first base. All rule book limitations apply.

a. No leadoffs. Runner must hold her base until the ball reaches the catcher's glove or beyond or is grounded.

d. No delayed steals. Dead ball/out. A runner must start her steal as soon as legally permissible. No steal is allowed on a missed return throw to the pitcher.

d. Any pitcher, after hitting 3 batters, shall be removed, and not allowed to pitch the remainder of the game.

a. The bases will be 60 feet apart. The pitching rubber will be 40 feet from the back of home plate.

a. The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance included. Players arriving after the start of the game will be put in at the bottom of the lineup. If a player arrives after the start of the 5th inning, she cannot enter the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, she cannot return.

e. The strike zone will be the armpits to the knees. There is no limit on foul balls hit.

f. A batter hit by a pitch out of the strike zone will be awarded first base. All rule book limitations apply.

No delayed steals. A runner must start her steal as soon as legally permissible.

c. Players may only pitch 4 innings per game. One pitch constitutes an inning pitched. A player removed from pitching may return to pitch one additional time. Each new appearance constitutes one inning.

ALL OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY THE RULES OF AN INDEPENDENT INTER-CITY CONFERENCE

The Park Ridge Future Stars Baseball is played according to rules established by Little League Baseball, Inc. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Little League Baseball, Inc.

A regulation game will consist of 3 innings or 1 hour and 15 minutes, whichever occurs first.

a. The bases will be 50 feet apart. Second base will be 70'10" from the back of home plate.

e. All players must be in full uniform: hat shirt, and long pants (no shorts allowed).

a. Each player must be entered into the defensive lineup. Short Center, Right Center, and Left Center fields will be created so that all players have a position. This applies to the outfield only. Infielders must play regulation positions.

b. The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance including those who arrive late. Players who arrive late will be placed at the end of the batting order. Only the batter may have a bat. NO OTHER PLAYER, MANAGER, OR COACH MAY SWING BATS ON THE SIDELINE.

c. The bat should make some contact with the ball. If the ball goes fair and only the tee has been hit, it will be ruled a foul ball. If the ball has been hit fair and the tee moves, it will be ruled a fair ball.

g. All batting is done off the tee. At no time should a ball be pitched in a game.

d. Once the ball is in a fielder's possession within the infield, play stops and no runner can advance past the base he/she occupies or was approaching.

e. Coaches can not touch the runner (e.g. physically holding the runner from proceeding or pushing the runner toward another base). The runner will be called out.

f. Any batter or runner who is put out by the opposing team MUST leave the basepath and return to the bench. This age group must learn what an out is.

The pitcher must stand on the mound. When the umpire motions to the pitcher that the batter is ready, the pitcher must simulate a "pitching motion" to the plate. The batter must swing after the pitching motion is completed.

This League is for the express purpose of teaching baseball. Rules should be enforced that teach the game however, a positive attitude should be exhibited by coaches at all times. This league is NOT competitive; emphasis should be placed on sportsmanship and teaching the fundamentals of the game.

The Park Ridge Little Sluggers Baseball is played according to rules established by Little League Baseball, Inc. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Little League Baseball, Inc.

A regulation game will consist of 4 innings or 1 hour and 30 minutes, whichever occurs first. No extra innings shall be played.

e. All players must be in full uniform: hat, shirt, and long pants (no shorts allowed).

a. The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance included.

Players arriving after the start of the game will be put in at the bottom of the lineup. If a player arrives after the start of the 3rd inning, they cannot enter the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, he cannot return.

b. Each player will receive 3 pitches from their coach, if the ball is not put into play a batting tee will be placed at home plate. The batter will get 1 swing to put the ball in play; failure to do so will result in an out. At no time can the "pitching" coach interfere with the opposing team's attempt to field the ball. When a batter is batting from the tee, the catcher must stay in position behind the plate, and the pitcher must stay on the pitching rubber. The "pitching" coach must be completely off of the field when the tee is used.

c. No bunting allowed. Batter must take a full swing. A less than full swing will be counted as an out.

f. Each player MUST play at least 3 innings. No bench player may enter the game defensively during the inning, except for an injury/illness. PENALTY: Refer to Rule G20.2.

g. All players not starting defensively must start in the field in the next game.

h. A half inning is completed after 3 outs are made or all players in the lineup have batted, whichever comes first.

A ball hit by a batter off the tee is in play if it stays in fair territory. The following are some examples to note:

b. If the ball goes fair or foul and only the tee has been hit, it will be ruled an out.

c. If any part of the ball has been hit and the tee moves, it will be ruled a fair or foul ball like any other batted ball.

d. A play shall be ruled as ended when a fielder makes a play on a runner at any base. Baserunners may not advance beyond the base they occupied or were approaching if the ball goes out of play, there is no out of play advancement for the baserunners.

Since game umpires are not used in this league, in the event a decision is in question, the manager of the batting team will be the final authority regarding in-game calls, including, but not limited to safe/out and fair/foul.

Park Ridge WILDCAT Baseball is played according to rules established by Little League Baseball, Inc. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Little League Baseball, Inc.

A regulation game will consist of 5 innings. No inning shall start after 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES has past from the start of the game. No extra innings shall be played.

a. The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance included. Players arriving after the start of the game will be put in at the bottom of the lineup. If a player arrives after the start of the 4th inning, he cannot enter the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, he cannot return.

No player shall be out of the game for two consecutive innings. No bench player may enter the game defensively during the inning, except for injury/illness. All players must play at least 3 innings in the field. PENALTY: Refer to Rule G20.2.

d. All players not starting defensively must start in the field in the next game.

f. No base on balls. After the count has reached ball 4, a coach from the batting team will pitch to the batter. See Rule 5

If a batter assumes a bunting position, he must either offer at the pitch or pull the bat out of the strike zone. HE MAY NOT SLASH HIT. This rule is intended for safety. Penalty: Automatic out.

g. A half inning is completed after 3 outs are made or all players in the lineup have batted, whichever occurs first.

b. The umpire will not call balls and strikes on pitches from the coach. They will rule on check swings, etc.

c. The ball will be put in play or the batter will be out if the count reaches strike three or the batter has received 3 pitches from the coach.

d. The coach must pitch overhand, from the pitching rubber standing in an upright position.

f. The player pitcher shall stand parallel to the coach on his glove hand side. The coach shall be considered part of the field on batted balls, and should never field a ball.

h. At no time should an adult be on the field of play when a player is pitching.

e. A play shall be ruled as ended when a fielder makes play on a lead runner at second, third or home plate when the following occurs: the baserunner is at the base OR approaching it when the ball reaches the base in question.

2. No baserunners may advance beyond the base they occupied or were approaching at the time the ball reaches the base of the lead runner.

3. When the play is made on the lead runner, if the ball goes out of play, there is no out of play advance for the baserunners.

5. A defensive team may concede a lead runner going to third or home (they score) and the next runner becomes the lead runner for purposes of this rule.

At no time should a baserunner be forced to return to a base which he has passed at the time a play is made on a lead runner. Understand the spirit of this rule (to encourage the ball to be thrown to a base rather than the pitcher's mound) and do not attempt to work around it. Umpires judgment on base awards is final.

e. If a player has been reported to the official scorer as a pitcher and has assumed the pitcher's position on the pitching rubber in game conditions and is subsequently removed for the pitching position, for any reason, he may not re enter the game as a pitcher.

f. A manager or his representative must change pitchers with the 3rd visit to the mound in the same inning.

If after 4 complete innings the visiting (batting first) team is ahead in the score by 10 or more runs OR if after 3 and 1/2 innings the home (batting last) team is ahead by 10 or more runs, the game will be declared over and the leading team the winner.

Park Ridge AA Baseball is played according to rules established by Little League Baseball, Inc. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Little League Baseball, Inc.

a. The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance included. Players arriving after the start of the game will be put in at the bottom of the lineup. If a player arrives after the start of the 4th inning, he cannot enter the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, he cannot return.

b. The defensive lineup will consist of 9 players. A team may play with 8 players but no less.

e. If a batter assumes a bunting position, he must either offer at the pitch or pull the bat out of the strike zone. HE MAY NOT SLASH HIT. This rule is intended for safety. Penalty: Automatic out.

b. No leadoffs. Runner must hold his base until the batter makes contact with the ball.

e. The above section is for the protection of the boy's arm and must be strictly adhered to. Prior to the start of the game the manager, upon request, will tell the opposing manager the number of innings his/her pitcher has remaining for the week.

If after 5 complete innings the visiting (batting first) team is ahead in the score by 10 or more runs OR if after 4 and 1/2 innings the home (batting last) team is ahead by 10 or more runs, the game will be declared over and the leading team the winner.

a. Each series starts fresh. Each player is allowed to pitch a combined total of 6 innings per series.

Park Ridge Junior Baseball is played according to rules established by Little League Baseball, Inc. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Little League Baseball, Inc.

a. The batting order will be submitted to the scorer or the opposing manager prior to the start of the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, he cannot return.

b. The batting order will be progressive with all players in attendance included. Players arriving after the start of the game will be put in at the bottom of the lineup. If a player arrives after the start of the 5th inning, he cannot enter the game.

d. If a batter assumes a bunting position, he must either offer at the pitch or pull the bat out of the strike zone. HE MAY NOT SLASH HIT. This rule is intended for safety. Penalty: Automatic out.

b. No delayed steal. A runner must start his steal as soon as legally permissible, or when a return throw is missed by the pitcher or other intended fielder.

c. All runners must hold their base before the ball is pitched and can leave only after the pitched ball has reached the catcher's position or is grounded.

d. Once the ball is returned to the pitcher within 6 feet of the rubber, all runners not in motion must return to their base.

Base running restrictions: No runner on 3rd base may be more than 1/2 way home when the ball arrives at the plate. PENALTY: Dead Ball Runner out

e. The above section is for the protection of the boy's arm and must be strictly adhered to. Prior to the start of the game the manager, upon request, shall tell the opposing manager the number of innings his pitcher has remaining for the week.

h. Innings pitched in an incomplete game are still counted as innings pitched for that week. If that game is resumed in a different week that pitcher may pitch in as many innings as he is eligible for in the new week, but no more than 3 for the game. All rest requirements still apply.

If after 5 complete innings the visiting (batting first) team is ahead in the score by 10 or more runs OR if after 4 and 1/2 innings the home (batting last) team is ahead by 10 or more runs, the game will be declared over and the leading team the winner.

a. Each series starts fresh (best of 3). Each player is allowed to pitch a combined total of 6 innings per series.

Park Ridge Pony Baseball is played according to rules established by Pony Baseball, Inc. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Pony Baseball, Inc.

a. Bases will be 80 feet apart. The pitching rubber will be 54 feet from the back of home plate.

c. Bats may not be more than 2 and 5/8" in diameter or more than 42" long. Tape on the handle is permitted.

a. The batting order will be submitted to the scorer or the opposing manager prior to the start of the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, he cannot return.

c. Each player can pitch a maximum 4 innings per game, one game per day. NO PLAYER CAN PITCH MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 7 INNINGS ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS.

i. In the event that a 4th game is to be played in a calendar week, pitchers will be allowed 4 additional innings in the 4^th game played that week only. All rest requirements still apply.

If after 5 complete innings the visiting (batting first) team is ahead in the score by 10 or more runs OR if after 4and 1/2 innings the home (batting last) team is ahead by 10 or more runs, the game will be declared over and the leading team the winner.

a. Each series starts fresh. Each player is allowed to pitch a combined total of 7 innings per series.

Park Ridge Colt Baseball is played according to rules established by Major League Baseball, Inc. The following rules are established by Park Ridge Baseball/Softball, Inc. and supersede any established by Major league Baseball, Inc.

a. Bases will be 90 feet apart. The pitching rubber will be 60' 6" from the back of home plate.

a. The batting order will be submitted to the scorer or the opposing manager prior to the start of the game. If a player leaves the game for any reason other than an injury/illness, he cannot return.

c. Each player can pitch a maximum 4 innings per game, one game per day. NO PLAYER CAN PITCH MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 7 INNINGS ON CONSECUTIVE DAYS.

i. In the event that a 4th game is to be played in a calendar week, pitchers will be allowed 4 additional innings in the 4^th game played that week only. All rest requirements still apply.

If after 5 complete innings the visiting (batting first) team is ahead in the score by 10 or more runs OR if after 4 and 1/2 innings the home (batting last) team is ahead by 10 or more runs, the game will be declared over and the leading team the winner.

a. Each series starts fresh. Each player is allowed to pitch a combined total of 7 innings per series.

ALL OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY BE SUPERSEDED BY THE RULES OF AN INDEPENDENT INTER-CITY CONFERENCE.

When a player is injured, even if you may feel that the injury is very minor in nature, the player's parents should always be notified.

External Bleeding: The most effective method of controlling external bleeding is the application of direct pressure with a sterile dressing directly on the wound. If bleeding is severe and uncontrolled, a paramedic ambulance should be called. Latex gloves, provided in the field's first aid kit, should be used when attending to a blood injury. Contact your League President to have them replaced after use.

Facial, Head, Neck, Chest and Back Injuries: These injuries may vary greatly in severity from very minor to an actual threat to life. The primary concerns of these injuries are potential breathing problems and/or neck and spinal cord injury. If breathing difficulty, unconsciousness or spinal injury is suspected...a fire department paramedic ambulance should be called immediately. If the player is unable to move (head, arms, lets, etc.) by himself, do not move him. Moving the victim improperly may case further serious injury. The victim should only be moved by trained medical personnel.

Suspected Broken Bones, Sprains and Strains: If the victim has suffered an obvious fracture (severe angulation, open wound with bone showing, etc.) an ambulance should be called. If a fracture, sprain or strain is suspected, the affected area should be gently supported and an ice pack applied. The player's parents should be immediately notified, and further medical care left to the parent's discretion.

Heat Exhaustion: Immediately move player to a cooler place, an air conditioned automobile, etc. Give the player some cool water to drink. Advise player's parents. If life threatening symptoms are noted, an ambulance should be called immediately.

Insect Stings/Inhaled Substances: Player's parents should be asked if the child is prone to an allergic reaction from insect stings, dust pollen, etc. A serious allergic reaction can occur within second of exposure. A child who is stung should be observed for itching or burning skin, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, dizziness or faintness. If life-threatening symptoms are noted, an ambulance should be called immediately.

In all causes of injury, the player's parents and league president should be advised.

If good judgment dictates that immediate and more definitive medical treatment is indicated, the park Ridge Fire Department Paramedics should be called:

End poles of the backstop to the fence on each baseline. End of the fence directly to the front edge of the light poles. The out of play line then extends from pole to pole. All areas beyond the second light pole is in play.

End Poles of the backstop to the fence on each baseline. End of the fence directly to the front edge of the light poles. The out of play line then extends from pole to pole. All area beyond the second light pole is in play.

End poles of the backstop to the fence on each baseline. End of the fence directly to the line inside of the light poles and extending parallel with the foul lines. A batted ball bouncing over the outfield fence is a ground rule double. A batted fair ball that goes beyond the outfield fence in foul territory is a ground rule triple.

End Poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (All of bench is out of play). The end of the bench parallel with the foul lines.

End Poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (All of bench is out of play). The end of the bench parallel with the foul lines. Any batted or thrown ball that goes into the street is out of play. Umpire's judgment will be used for base awards in that situation.

End of the players safety fence extended parallel with foul lines is out of play. Any batted or thrown ball that goes into the street is out of play. A batted ball making contact with the trees near home plate, will be deemed out of play.

End Poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (All of bench is out of play). The end of the bench parallel with the foul lines.

End poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (All of bench is out of play). The end of the bench parallel with the foul lines. Any batted or thrown ball that goes into A street is out of play.

End of the players safety fence extended parallel with foul lines is out of play. Any batted or thrown ball that goes into the street is out of play.. A batted ball making contact with the trees near home plate, will be deemed out of play.

End poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (all of bench is out of play). The end of the bench extended parallel with the foul lines is also out of play.

End poles of the backstop extended on a parallel line with the foul lines. All dugout areas, on deck areas, and trees will be deemed out of play when the umpires sense any danger for the fielders.

End poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (All of bench is out of play). End of the bench extended parallel with the foul lines.

End poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (All of bench is out of play). The end of the bench extended parallel with the foul lines.

End of the players safety fence extended parallel with foul lines will be out of play. The evergreen trees in right field are in play. A ball hit over the fence in center field is a home run. A ball that bounces over this fence is a ground rule double. Any ball that carries into the parking lot in center field will be out of play, with the batter awarded a home run.

End of the players safety fence extended parallel with foul lines is out of play. Any batted or thrown ball that goes into the street is out of play. Umpire's judgment will be used for base awards in that situation. A batted ball making contact with the trees near home plate, will be deemed out of play.

End of the players safety fence extended parallel with foul lines is out of play. A batted ball making contact with the trees near home plate, will be deemed out of play.

End of the players safety fence extended parallel with foul lines is out of play. A batted ball making contact with the trees down the left field line will be out of play.

End poles of the backstop to the far end of the players bench (All of bench is out of play). The end of the bench extended parallel with the foul lines

Dugout fence line on each side parallel to the outfield fence is out of play. Over the fence is a home-run (bounce ground-rule double)