OCCCSL Rules

1. Home Run rule – there will be no home run limit.  However, obstructions in the field of play less than 300’ from home plate should be singles or doubles based on distance, not home runs.  If both teams agree to modify the grounds rules before the game, that is permissible, but the umpire has the final say on ground rules.
2. Bases – not to be secured.  Use double first bases, if possible.
3. Courtesy runners – use ASA rulebook (Rule 8 sect. 9C).  Exception: We will allow each team to provide a list of Players WHO WILL NEED courtesy runners BEFORE the game.  Managers will need to include this list when lineups are exchanged.  The list must remain consistent throughout game, except for injury.
4.  Illegal bats – Only SINGLE WALL BATS or Wooden Bats are to be used - no multiple wall, titanium, or composite bats will be allowed in OCCCSL play.  Single wall aluminum alloy and wooden bats are permissible.  ASA stamp is not necessary.  (Generally, if a bat costs under $100, it is legal.)  Penalty: Batter will be declared out and bat will be removed from the game.  If you are unsure if your bat is legal, it would be wise to ask before you use it.  See ASA Point Of Emphasis #4 (page 136 of 2006 rule book).
5. Rainouts – umpire is the judge of whether a field is fit for play.  Umpire must be present at field unless BOTH managers agree the field is unfit for play.
6. Cleats – no metal cleats.
7. Fines - All League fines and payments are to be paid by the last day of the season, scheduled to August 2nd, 2007 in order for your team to be eligible for the Playoffs.  If payments are not made within 5 days, your team will be disqualified from the playoffs.
8. Game Balls - Each team will provide 1 game ball for each game - 2 total.  If the hitting team loses one ball due to a foul, home run or other event, they are to provide a replacement ball if the original ball cannot be found.
9. Third foul - after 2 strikes will result in batter being declared out.
10. Additional Bat Information - Please Read info Below:

 Effective immediately, all bats listed on the non-approved bats list are not to be used in OCCCSL games.  If caught, the batter will be declared out (until June 1st).  Any repeat violation will result in a FORFEIT.

 1. Check to see if your bat is on the approved bats list.  If so, the bat is OK to use in OCCCSL games.

      2. If not, check to see if the bat is on the non-approved (banned) bats list.  If so, DO NOT USE THE BAT IN OCCCSL games.

3. If your bat is not on either list, you will need to get a ruling on the bat and have it added to the appropriate list.

4. Please send me a list of any additional bats your team may have and I will update the league lists.

Effective June 1, all bats NOT listed on the approved bats list are not to be used in OCCCSL games.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS RULE IS SAFETY, NOT LEGALISM.  PLEASE BE PROACTIVE AND CHECK WITH THE UMPIRES AND THE OTHER TEAM'S MANAGER BEFORE A SITUATION PRESENTS ITSELF.  PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO USE THE RULES TO GAIN AN ADVANTAGE.

UPDATED 5/23/07 – Updates made are in BLUE

Last changed: 06/16/08