| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Coordinator | bantam@foothillsminorball.com |
BANTAM
Division - House League
Ages - born in 2003/2004
Time of Play - 6:00-8:00pm- 7 innings
Cost - before Feb 15 $260, after Feb 15 $280
Weekly play - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (any two of these days)
Things you need - Ball Glove, Bat, Gray Ball Pants, CSA approved Helmet, Jack/Jill Protective Gear
THE APPROVED PLAYING RULES
REGULATIONS
DIAMOND LAYOUT
The playing field shall conform to the following measurements:
a)The distance between all bases shall be eighty (80) feet.
b)The distance between the point of home base and the front side of the pitcher's plate shall be fifty-four (54) ft.
c)The pitcher's mound shall be raised to a gradual slope. To a height of 8 inches above the levels of the base-paths. Optional for league play but is mandatory for all Inter-Provincial play.
d)The coaches' boxes shall be 8 x 16 ft. and NOT closer than 10 ft. from the base-paths.
e)The backstop (behind home plate) shall NOT BE LESS THAN 40 ft. and no more than 50 ft. from home plate.
f)The following outfield fence distances are recommended: Left and Right foul lines (245 ft. min., suggested 270 ft.,)...Centre field (280 ft. min., suggested 300 ft.)
PLAYING RULES
a)Any starting player may be substituted for and returned to the game, one time only. He/she must return to his/her original place in the batting order. Any pitcher, if removed from the game may return, but may not pitch. Any further substitutions do not jeopardize the right of re-entry for the original/starting player. Any starting player returned to the game may pitch if he/she has not previously assumed that position.
b)The designated hitter rule is not permitted in this age category.
c)Any player on the team is eligible to pitch, and there are NO restrictions to the number of pitchers a manager may use in a game.
d)A player shall not pitch more than 7 innings in one day.
e)A player shall not pitch more than 14 innings in the championship or week.
f)A pitcher who is removed from the mound during a game shall not be permitted to return to pitch in the same game, even if the pitcher is retained in the game at another position.
g)A player who pitches 5 or more innings in one day shall not be permitted to pitch at any time during that day or the following day.
h)In other words, that player must have two full nights of rest before being entitled to pitch again.
i) If a pitcher delivers at least one pitch in an inning, he/she shall be charged with one inning pitched.
APPROVED BALLS AND EQUIPMENT
a)Balls
b)Bats
c)Gloves
d)Footwear - No metal cleats
e)Helmets - Safety helmets must be worn
UMPIRES
Umpires, plate and base, will be scheduled by the umpire coordinator
TEAM VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
a)Coach
b)Assistant Coach
c)Division Coordinator
d)Manager
e)Scorekeeper
f)Field Safety Coordinator
