CLL has adopted the following rules and regulations that will be enforced on top of the standard LL Rules, Regulation, and Policies. If a Rule or Regulation set forth by the league violates a LL or District 8 Inter-league Rule, Regulation, or Policy, those rules shall be followed.

All divisions:

● The league has opted that all divisions will utilize the Continuous Batting Order. - Rule 4.04

● The league has opted to utilize the courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher with two outs. - Rule 3.04, & 7.14(b)

● There is a 5 run limit per inning for each team until the 6th inning. At the top of the 6th inning, there is no limit in effect per inning. All runs will be counted when there is a homerun over the fence. [This does not impact T-Ball]

● A 10 run limit after 4 innings is in effect. The Board has opted not to use the 15 run rule after 3 innings. [This does not impact T-Ball] - Rule 4.10(e)(note 2)

● The league has opted to allow games to be played with 8 players.

○ Games shall not start with less than 8 players. - Rule 4.16a

○ Games shall not be continued with less than 8 players. Rule 4.17

● Players are not allowed to sit out more than two consecutive innings. [This does not impact T-Ball]

● Players shall not start consecutive games on the bench. If a player starts game one on the bench, they shall be listed in a fielding position for game two. If a player does not show for game 2, all attempts should be made to start the player in game 3. [This does not impact T-Ball]

● Players that sit on the bench and enter the game may not be put back on the bench until all players have taken their turn on the bench. Exceptions apply for issues that arise such as injuries, players that need to leave early, etc. If a player is pulled early for conduct on the field a report should be filed to the player agent explaining the loss of playing time. [This does not impact T-Ball]

● Players shall be given the fair opportunity to play any and all positions on the field. If a manager feels that a player should not be playing a position for safety reasons after they have gotten an attempt to play the position, then a report needs to be filed with the player agent.

○ If there is disagreement between the parent and manager about playing ability, the player agent, vice president, or president will attend an event to determine the path forward.

● During Fall Season, players shall be rotated throughout the entire field. No player may play the same position more than two innings in a row.

● Teams shall alternate their batting orders from game to game to ensure that players at the bottom get to also bat at the top.

● The Home team will provide a plate Umpire and the Visiting team will provide the Field Umpire. Umpires should report (1⁄2) half an hour before the official start of games. Disrespectful behavior in any manner to the umpires will not be tolerated and may lead to removal from the game and complex. [This does not impact T-Ball]

● Teams should report to the field for set up thirty (30) minutes before the official start of games.

● Each team will establish a batting line-up card for the game that includes all present ball players. Children will be rotated through positions based on coach discretion.

● The game’s scheduled start time starts the time clock, not when the managers start play.

● Umpires and Managers should maintain an active pace so that as many innings as possible are completed.

● Scoreboards may be discontinued by the Board of Directors, Board Member on Duty, or Umpires if they become a problem during the games. During the Fall Season the Scoreboard will not be used!