General

v Helmets must be worn at all times when batting and running bases. Players can use their own helmets. Face masks are not mandatory in this division.

v Please line players up along the foul line at your dugout for the Pray and National Anthem. Please have the player tuck their shirts into their pants, and take their hats off.

v Players can not wear their hats backwards.

v There is no on-deck circle.

v 5-run per inning mercy rule. The mercy rule is waived in the top and bottom of the last inning.

v At the conclusion of the game, each team will line up on their respective foul line for the traditional good sportsmanship handshake at home plate (added to rules for 2005).

Practices

v No Practices before the opening of Spring Training.

v Practices are only at St. Anthony’s Field.

v In-season practices are only on specified night for one hour.

Batting/Running

v Bunting is allowed.

v Runners can advance to 1^st base on dropped 3^rd strike.

v Leading and stealing are allowed at any time.

v Stealing of home is allowed.

v Runner can go home on an over throw to 3rd base during a steal of 3rd.

v Double steals are allowed, including a man-on-first and man-on-third scenario.

v The Infield Fly Rule is in effect (added to the rules for the 2005 season).

v Bases are 90’ apart.

Pitching

v The pitcher’s mound is 60’6” from home plate.

v 2 innings in a row maximum—no more than 3 innings in one game.

v Must pitch from the rubber, closer to the plate is not allowed.

v Please follow the St. Anthony’s CYO Philosophy rules.

v Have Fun and Play Ball!

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