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Rule Changes for 2008 Season

Related Document: Local and Ground Rules 2007

Remove Tied games
League Standings
Adjust outfield line
Neutral Umpires for Division 1
Games Stopped Before Completion

Remove Tied games (Rule 5.2)

5.2 of the 2007 local and ground rules states: “As opposed to the ISF rules regarding tied games (rule 5, section 3b), tied games after seven complete innings are allowed to stand as regulation (completed) games.”
ISF Rule 5, section 3b: “A game that is tied at the end of seven innings shall be continued by playing additional innings, or until one side has scored more runs than the other at the end of a complete inning, or until the team second at bat has scored more runs in their half of the inning before the third out is made”

Modification: Adopt ISF rule on tied games.

Clarification: If the game is tied at the last completed innings and is stopped for light, rain, lighting etc. rule 5.4 of the local rules is applied.

League Standings

New Rule: Points System

3 points awarded for a win
1 point for a loss
0 points for a forfeit

Modification to 5.6: In the event of a game in forfeit the team forfeiting will score no points or runs the other team will score 3 points and 15 runs

New Rule: In the event that two teams share are tied in the league standings, the overall run difference will be considered, in the event that the teams are still tied the head to head run difference will be considered. #

Clarification: If still tied at the end of the season then a playoff will be scheduled to decide the result. If a playoff cannot be arranged then the result will be decided on a coin toss.

Adjust outfield line (Rule 2)

Modification: Where the 160 foot "CO-ED LINE" is marked on pitches all designated outfielders must remain behind the 160' line until the ball is hit.

Penalty: If an outfielder crosses the arch prior to the ball being hit and also fields the ball inside the arch, a delayed dead ball shall be signalled. The offense shall have the option of taking the result of the play or awarding the batter first base and all base runners will advance. This applies to all batters (male and female).

Neutral Umpires for Division 1

Modification: Division 1 matches are required to have neutral umpires who do not participate in game play. It will be the Home teams responsibility to engage an umpire from qualifying league members or other individuals. A qualifying umpire will have either BASU qualification or other recognised umpiring qualification or have attended the leagues internal umpiring course.

Penalty: Teams not supplying neutral umpires when it is their responsibility forfeit the game.

Clarification: Division 2 matches and inter-divisional matches do not require a neutral umpire but are strongly recommended to do so.

Games stopped before completion (Rule 5.4)

Modification: Captains must liaise for games stopped by poor light or dangerous conditions and agree a date within 4 weeks of the posponement. If necessary the OSA Committee will liaise with the captains over finding a mutually agreeable date/time. Where necessary the OSA Committee has the power to specify a date for the game.

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