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Rules

  1. SPN Rule Book will be used as the Official League Rule Book.

  2. Uniforms: The rule is to be enforced by the Umpires; an appeal is not required. Matching tops are mandatory by June 1st. Exceptions to this rule are to have written approval signed by an Executive Member. Note: (Maximum styles - 2) Team sleeved shirts &/or tank style are okay as long as the team colours and sponsors are consistent. Inclement weather: Jackets or sweaters overtop do not have to match; but each player must have a team shirt on underneath.

  3. When a team forfeits a game; they pay all the umpire costs for that game IF the team forfeits after 12 noon the day "of".  If a team forfeits prior to 12 noon - they don't pay the forfeit fee.

  4. Home team must supply 2 baseballs for the game. (1 new and 1 in good condition or 2 in good condition if a new ball is not available).

  5. The winning team of each game must have the score sheet and subsequent game sheet (located in the box at each diamond) signed by the umpire. Umps are also to print their name. Score sheets must be legible and have the correct date, team name and first and last names of game stars (offense and defense) for each team. The teams choose their own offensive and defensive stars for each game. Game sheets are to be placed in the little grey metal suitcase located in the equipment box at MacMorrison Park only, by the Friday following the game for the Statistician. If the game sheet is not in the box, teams will be given a 0.

  6. Winning teams must call, email or text the score of the game within 24 hours, if your team fails to do this, you will get a zero for a score; the other team will receive the 2 pts. for the win, and the score will show as a 7 - 0 loss (SS) for the purpose of plus/minus. 

  7. Home team of the last game is responsible for putting the bases away and locking the washrooms (men's and ladies). They are also responsible to ensure the equipment box is locked. In the event of rain or a forfeit, home team will also shut off the lights. Any problems with the locks are to be reported immediately to the Executive Committee.

  8. a) In the event of rain: Home team of the first game must check the field and decide if the game should be cancelled or not. If cancelling, the Umps and the other team rep(s) are to be called a minimum of 1 hour prior to game time. Current phone number for the Ump's conveyor, Colleen O'Driscoll, is 705-790-6532. NOTE: If the Umpires are not cancelled, your team is responsible for paying the Umpires fees. Also, notify the President for reimbursement from the City for user and light fees and to reschedule game(s), and the Statistician so she is not looking for a game sheet that is not there. Teams are responsible to follow up with the scheduler (Statistician) for rain out game times.
    b) In the event of rain just prior to the game start time: If either team deems it 'unsafe' then either team can cancel the game. In this case the Ump is paid for showing up as follows: ½ of one game fee divided equally between each team. To prevent teams from calling 'unsafe' unfairly, if either team has less than 9 players in uniform (team shirts) they FORFEIT.
    c) In the event of rain after the game has started, during regular season and semi-finals: It is the Ump's decision whether or not to call the game. If the game has gone 4 complete innings or 3 ½ if home team is ahead; the game is complete and the score stands. If the game is cancelled prior to the aforementioned, the game is to be replayed from the beginning.
    d) In event of rained out games during playoffs: Notify scheduler ASAP. The team who is home when the rain out game was cancelled remains home team for the next scheduled game. During the finals, if the game is called due to inclement weather before the 7 innings are completed or 6 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead, the game will be replayed in its entirety on the next scheduled game date.

  9. No kids or pets are allowed in the dugouts. Player could face ejection after a warning.

  10. The first game shall start at the designated time of the schedule. Start times are 6:30 pm, 7:40 pm, 8:50 pm and 10 pm. A team will be granted a 15-minute grace period for the first game only (6:30 pm) before default is called. Grace time will be deducted from playing time. No new inning will start after 55 minutes.

  11. If the first, second or third game surpass the scheduled start time, only 5 minutes will be allowed between games. Any time over the 5 minute limit will be deducted from the 55 minutes. No on-field warm ups if games are behind schedule.

  12. If a team is starting with only 9 batters, they must finish with only 9 batters. There will be no automatic out. If the 10th player shows up, they may play defensively only.

  13. During the regular season, if a team has only 8 players for a game, they may pick up a player from another team. The pick up player must be from the same or a lower Division. Each team may only pick up one player per game. If you only have 7 players who can play you will need to forfeit. The umpire and the opposing team are to be informed of the pick up and the player's name must be starred (*) on the score sheet. If your 9th player shows up before the start of the game, you can no longer use the player you picked up. If you have picked up a player to make your 9th player and your own player shows up during the game, making her your 10th player, the regular player will not be allowed to play that game. They cannot play defensively. Player pick-ups are not allowed during the playoffs.

  14. Anticipation step will be allowed.

  15. Teams are allowed three courtesy runners per game. It can be the same runner.

  16. Tags are permitted at home plate area if the catcher is pulled away from the plate. Umpires discretion.

  17. Umpires a) If the 1st and 2nd game is cancelled due to weather, the second umpire must be available for the 3rd and 4th game unless notified. b) It is the Umpires responsibility to speed up the game between half innings if needed.

  18. Playoffs:
    a) All teams in both divisions make playoffs. 
    b) The team that finishes ahead in the standings starts as 'home team' for the semi-finals. 'Home' is altered after the first game.
    c) Finals - home team will be decided by the toss of a coin. 'Home' is altered after the first game.
    d) For semi-finals: No new inning may start after 1 hour and 5 minutes; ties will be broken. For finals: Seven innings; unlimited time; ties will be broken. In the event of a game being called due to inclement weather, the game will be replayed from the beginning.
    e) Semis are best 2/3; finals are best 3/5.
    f) Player pick-ups are not allowed during the playoffs, not even if a team is short players for a game.

  19. The teams that finish first in League standing will move up a Division. The teams that finish in last position will move down a Division. If a team does not want to move down they must inform the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will make their decision the following Spring after registration. Executive Committee's decision is final.

  20.  A post dated cheque for Oct 1st in the amount of $25.00 is required for light and washroom keys for MacMorrison Park.

  21. There will be no easy mat used as the strike zone, SPN strike zone will apply.

  22. The regular season 'mercy rule' shall be 5 completed innings and a 12 run lead as per SPN rules.

  23. League Playoffs for all divisions will now start the week of August 27th, 2012. 

  24. There will be no double headers during playoffs; playoff games will also be spread out and not played on consecutive nights, unless there are time constraints to complete the season prior to October 1st.

    Last revised: November 22, 2011