JR. Softball Rules

CMSA RULES – JR. SOFTBALL

The game will consist of 6 innings. Games starting at 6:15pm with no new inning started after 7:30pm and 7:45pm games with no new inning after 9:00pm.  Umpire will ensure that game start time is communicated to both coaches prior to game commencing.

Ages for JR. Softball are 11-14 years old

There are 10-13 players per team, 4 taking the outfield position and the 6 standard infield positions.

All names must appear in the batting order and is to be maintained at all times.

The side is retired when there is 3 out or 5 runs have been scored.

Batter will be called out by the Umpire for throwing their bat.  NO WARNING.

Each team may pitch their pitcher a maximum of 3 innings but not consecutive innings. All other infield positions must not be played for more than two consecutive innings by the same player; every player must play the outfield once in a game.

Pitching - one foot must remain on the rubber until the ball is released.  

Windmill pitching is NOT permitted. Underhand pitching only.

Limited Stealing: In the Junior Softball Division, base stealing is permitted under the following conditions:

1. Permitted Steals: Runners may attempt to steal second and third base after the pitched ball has left the pitcher’s hand and is in motion toward the catcher.

2. Restriction on Home Plate: Stealing home is not permitted under any circumstance. A runner on third base may not advance on a steal attempt, including passed balls or wild pitches. However, if the catcher attempts to throw out another runner, the play becomes live for the runner on third as well.

3. Lead-Off from Third Base: The runner at third base may lead off as at other bases. However, if no throw is made to another base, the runner must return to third. In this situation, a throw from the catcher to third base constitutes a force play—no tag is required

4. Live Ball Situations: If the fielding team makes an attempt to throw out a runner at first or second base, the ball becomes live, and all runners may advance at their own risk. If the catcher attempts to throw out a player already occupying third base, other runners are immediately live. The runner at third must still safely retouch third base before attempting to advance.

5. Blocked Basepaths: If all bases ahead of a runner are occupied (e.g., a runner on first with second and third occupied), that runner may not advance on a steal, passed ball, or wild pitch.

All team players (no spectators) are to remain in the dugout unless they are the next at bat.  The team will be warned once for any player who is on the playing field and not next at bat.  If a second warning is necessary, the batter will be called out (Umpire’s call).

All play must stop when the pitcher has control of the ball and no play is apparently going to be made.

Infield Fly rule is in effect.

Long pants, athletic footwear and team shirt MUST be worn by players.  Coaches must wear team shirt provided.  Players and Coaches not in proper uniform must sit out.  Shorts are not permitted for players. 

No personal electronic devices allowed while playing (dugout or on the field, Phones, IPods etc.) 

No food or drink allowed on playing field. 

All equipment is to be kept outside the fence off the playing field except when in use.

Coaches to submit scores at end of every game. 

Playoff Mercy Rule: After the 5th inning is played, if score differential exceeds 15 runs, game is over. 

All players, coaches, and spectators must exhibit good sportsmanship. Any player, coach, or spectator will be asked to leave by the CMSA Committee or Umpire if their behaviour is aggressive or inappropriate. 

BASES = 60 FEET

PITCHER = 40 FEET

ALL OTHER RULES ARE ORSA RULED.