BSW Softball

Format:

Final

Starting Time:

11.00am

Match Format:

Softball is conducted under the rules of Australian Softball Federation unless otherwise stated.

Scorers from both teams must sit together and confer on the scores during a match.

Matches will terminate at the expiration of time. If innings are not equal the score reverts to the score at the completion of the previous equal innings unless the bottom half of an innings is in progress and the team batting is leading in which they will be awarded the win. If in the bottom of the innings and the scores are tied when time expires, the innings must be completed. If scores remain tied at the conclusion of that innings, extra innings per side must be completed as a tie break until a clear winner has been decided. 

If after a completed innings, there is less than 5 minutes to play, time should be called;

Teams are to consist of 9 or more players.  If less than 9 players, then where a spare batting position occurs, there is an automatic out.

A team must have a minimum of 7 players, otherwise the game is forfeited.

The 'Nine Batter' rule applies at all levels:-

If during an innings all nine players have a turn at bat, then if the ninth player makes it to first base, all players on bases make runs and the side is away.

If the 9^th batter is the first or second 'out' then any players on bases make runs and the side is away.

The ‘7 Run Rule’ will apply after five completed innings,  the ’10 Run Rule’ after four completed innings, and the ’15 Run Rule’ will apply after three completed innings.

Length of matches:

Yr 7, Yr 8 - 80 min or 5 equal innings.        Int, Snr - 90 min or 6 equal innings

Lateness Penalty:

If a team is late for the start of their match and, in the convener’s opinion, their lateness makes the draw impracticable, the team will be penalised 1 run per each completed 10 minutes of lateness.

Dress:

All teams must wear softball uniforms with matching tops and pants.  No jewellery is to be worn.  Navel rings must be taped.

Catchers must wear a helmet, leg protectors, a face mask (with a throat protector) and a chest protector during games and during practice (or warming up).

Helmets must be worn by batters when at bat and when running the diamond.

Competing Schools' Responsibilities:

Competing schools are to supply one competent linesperson and one competent scorer with a scorebook.  A score sheet can be found in this handbook.

Equipment To Bring:

One new leather competition ball.  All own equipment: bats, helmets, and gloves.  Catchers must wear full protective equipment including a facemask with a throat protector.