14u Rules

SENIOR LITTLE LEAGUE RULES APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:

1. A team is only allowed a manager and 3 coaches on the roster.   No managers or coaches are allowed on the field of play while the game is in progress.
2. Coaches are allowed outside dugouts during the game.   However, they will be called for interference when applicable.
3. Any team with less than nine players may borrow a player for the outfield in order to play the game during the regular season.
4. Coaches may warm-up pitchers between innings if the catcher is not ready.
5. On deck batter is allowed.
6. You “MAY” bat your entire line-up. If you bat your entire line-up, open defensive substitutions are allowed.  Once the pitcher is removed from the mound, he cannot return to the mound in the same game.  Everyone must play 6 consecutive defensive outs per game.
7. No more than 2 offensive time outs per half inning.
8. A courtesy runner MUST be used for the catcher with 2 outs.  This applies to the current catcher of record that is going to continue as catcher.
9. Mandatory 15 run rule after 4 1/2 or 5 innings.
10. All balks will be called.
11. A pitcher may only pitch 4 innings per game. One pitch constitutes an inning.   
12. Time Limit:   No new inning after 2 hours and the game will DROP DEAD at 2 hours 15 minutes. Exception: If a player is batting when time expires, the player must complete their turn at bat prior to stopping the game.
13. No standings will be kept and the year end tournament will determine the champion.   A blind draw will be held to determine brackets.
14. Any coach ejected will be suspended from his next game, and circumstances pertaining to ejection will be referred to the board to determine eligibility for remainder of the season.
15. Metal cleats are allowed.
16. No player is allowed to sit on the bench for more than six consecutive defensive outs. All players must play at least half the game in the field. NOTE: It is the Manager's responsibility to ensure that the minimum play requirement is met. Managers failing to comply with the minimum play requirements will be subject to disciplinary action.