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2009 Baseball Rules / Grievance Process Documents

Date

Description

PDF on File

02-23-10

2010 Baseball Rules v0223-2010

YES

01-01-10

2010 USSSA National Baseball Rules

YES

05-12-09

2009 USSSA North Texas Tournament Rules

YES

12-29-06

BlastBall (03/04U) Rules

YES

12-29-07

BlastBall Flyer

YES

01-28-06

Sportsmanship Committee Policy Guidelines

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Baseball Rules
USSSA Baseball (United States Speciality Sports Association) is an administrative organization with the primary focus for the development of programs that allow baseball teams of all skill levels to compete against one another. The Colleyville Baseball Association has adopted the rules outlined by USSSA - Texas except where stated otherwise by the CBA governing body.

USSSA believes the overall development of all players can be enhanced by the experience and fun of tournament play. USSSA Baseball offers programs for four (4) levels of play.

Major and AAA programs are national programs that culminate in a World Series.
The AA program is a regional program ran by the participating states that culminates at a National tournament.
The A level is for recreational teams and is at a state level only.

****NOTE ****
The currently approved CBA Rules Version is v0223-2010. This version replaces all other published and printed versions. Please check the version number on the header of your document to confirm you are referrencing the most up to date version.

05U Division Rules
Last Update: 02-23-2010
*Field Dimensions*

*05U Age Group Summary*
Ages	5 years old by May 1 of the current season
Base Path	55 Feet
Length of Game	50 Minutes or 4 innings, whichever comes first
Ball Type	Rawlings TVB ball (or other manufacturer’s equivalent)
In Field Fly Rule	No
Mercy Rule	No
Ties Allowed	No
Intentional Walks Allowed	No
Score Kept	No
Base Running/Lead Off	No stealing. Ball must be in play to advance.
Team Formation Method	Player Request/Coach Return
Equal Playtime Rule	Yes – See below for details
*Other 05U Division Details*
All players bat in each inning. Bases are not cleared after 3 outs. Any ball hit must pass the grass cutout in front of home plate to be considered in play. All players play in the field defensively, regardless of the number of players in attendance. No running on overthrows to any base. Any put out at first base must be by throw, unless the ball is fielded by the first baseman. All other players must make a throw to first. Only one (1) practice per week during the season. Each player must play ½ of the game in the infield. Each team must fill the catcher position with a player. No adult catchers will be allowed. Play stops when the ball crosses the base path from throw-ins from the outfield. Play stoppage is called by the umpire and is not subject to appeal. No strikeouts. Batter is out after failing to hit a fair ball after six (6) swings.

06U Division Rules
Last Update: 02-23-2010
*Field Dimensions*

*06U Age Group Summary*
Ages	6 years old by May 1 of the current season
Base Path	55 Feet
Length of Game	1 hour or 5 innings, whichever comes first
Ball Type	Rawlings ROLBUSSSA baseball (or other manufacturer’s equivalent)
In Field Fly Rule	No
Mercy Rule	No
Ties Allowed	No
Intentional Walks Allowed	No
Base Running/Lead Off	No stealing. Ball must be in play to advance.
Score Kept	Yes – By Home Team
Team Formation Method	Player Request/Coach Return
Equal Playtime Rules	Yes – See below for details.
*Other 06U Division Details*
Play three (3) outs or five (5) runs per inning, whichever comes first. All players play in the field defensively. One team may not play with more players defensively than the other team. Any ball hit must pass the grass cut out in front of home plate to be considered in play. On overthrows, players may proceed to the next base at their own risk. No more than three (3) scheduled activities per week, e.g., if two games are scheduled for a team, that team may only have one practice. Each player must play ½ of the game in the infield, or at least two (2) innings in a five (5) inning game. Each team must fill the catcher position with a player. No adult catchers will be allowed. Play stops when the ball crosses the base path from throw-ins from the outfield Play stoppage is called by the umpire and is not subject to appeal. The batter is out after failing to hit a fair ball after six (6) swings. No player will sit out defensively more than one (1) inning if the team has twelve (12) or fewer players. Game scores are recorded in the Coach Portal by the winning coach

07/08U Division Rules
Last Update: 02-23-2010
*Field Dimensions*

*07/08UU Age Group Summary*
Ages	7 or 8 years old by May 1 of the current season
Base Path	60 Feet
Pitching	40 Feet from front of pitching rubber to back of home plate
Length of Game	1 hour & 30 minutes or 6 innings, whichever comes first
Ball Type	Rawlings R200USSSA ball or other manufacturer’s equivalent
In Field Fly Rule	No
Mercy Rule	Yes
Ties Allowed	Yes
Intentional Walks Allowed	No
Balks Called	NA
Slashing	Not Allowed
Base Running/Lead Off	No stealing. Ball must be in play to advance.
Score Kept	Yes – By Home Team
Team Formation Method	Coach Look & Draft
Equal Playtime Rule	Yes – See below for details.
*Other 07/08U Division Details*
All players who attend the game will bat in a continuous batting order (all players will bat) and play under the free substitution rule. Game length is 1:30 or six (6) innings, whichever comes first. No inning will be started after the time limit is reached. The next inning begins as soon as the home team makes the final out in the previous inning. The “mercy rule” for the 7U/8U divisions is: 15 run lead after the 4th inning. 10 run lead after the 5th inning. If the home team is leading by the mercy rule run amount going into the bottom half of the inning, the game is over. No more than five (5) runs per inning. The sixth inning, if played, shall be limited to ten (10). The defensive player in the pitcher position will take his position to the left or right of the coach pitcher and must keep one foot in the dirt portion of the mound until the ball is hit. The defensive player may not be positioned in front of or behind the coach pitcher. The coach pitcher Must pitch from the pitching rubber and keep one foot in contact with the rubber until the ball is thrown. Must pitch from a standing position. The coach pitcher may not coach the players at any time while performing his coach pitcher responsibilities, including coaching of the player at bat and coaching while play is in progress. The coach pitcher must leave the field of play immediately after the ball is batted. The coach pitcher must remain in foul territory on either the first base or third base side until the play is over. The coach pitcher may not be behind the plate in foul territory. A batted ball Striking the coach pitcher is a dead ball and is treated as a foul ball and a pitch for the batter. Hits the coach pitcher and is the final allowed pitch to the batter, the batter is out. A batted ball that settles in fair territory is considered a hit. No need for the hit to reach the cut grass. A thrown ball hitting the coach pitcher anywhere on the field (whether in fair or foul territory) results in a call of interference and the batter will be out. If the batter has already been put out, another out may be awarded to the defensive team at the umpire’s discretion. If the coach pitcher interferes with the fielding or throwing of a ball in fair or foul territory, interference will be called and the batter will be out. If the batter has already been put out, another out may be awarded to the defensive team at the umpire’s discretion. A pitch hitting a batter Is treated as a pitch and first base is not awarded The final pitch, the batter is out. A batter shall be declared out after Failing to hit a fair ball after six (6) pitches are delivered. There is no allowance for foul balls on the final pitch. Two (2) adult coaches may be positioned in foul territory One (1) coach down the left field foul line One (1) coach down the right field foul lines May provide verbal instructions to their defensive team only No player can sit out defensively more than two (2) innings. Each player must play 1/2 of the game in the infield or two (2) innings in a five (5) inning game Runners advance at their own risk on overthrows. Play stops when the ball thrown from the outfield crosses the base path, is in control of a defensive player and the lead runner is not attempting to advance. Play stoppage is at the umpire’s discretion and is not subject to appeal. No more than three (3) scheduled activities per week, 2 prior to the start of the season. No more than ten (10) defensive players may play the field on defense. Four (4) outfielders must be used if ten (10) or more players are present at the game. The outfield will be considered the grass portion of the outfield. A force out will *NOT* be awarded to the defensive team if the ball is fielded by an outfielder who was lined up in the dirt portion of the infield prior to the batter’s swing. Game scores are recorded in the Coach Portal by the winning coach Additional Premier League Rules NO coaches allowed down the foul lines while on the defense. There are NO infield/outfield rotation requirements Minimum play time rule will apply.

09U Division Rules
Last Update: 02-23-2010
*Field Dimensions*

*09U Age Group Summary*
Ages	9 years old by May 1 of the current season
Base Path	65 Feet
Pitching	46 Feet from front of pitching rubber to back of home plate
Pitching Limits	45 maximum pitches per pitcher per day; 2 day maximum before mandatory rest period (see details outlined below)
Home Base to 2nd	91.9 Feet form back of home plate to the center of 2nd base
Length of Game	1 hour & 30 minutes or 6 innings, whichever comes first
Ball Type	Rawlings R200USSSA ball or other manufacturer’s equivalent
In Field Fly Rule	No
Mercy Rule	Yes
Ties Allowed	Yes
Intentional Walks Allowed	Yes
Balks Called	No
Slashing	Not Allowed
Base Running/Lead Off	Tight Bases. Steal only after pitched ball crosses home plate.
Dropped 3rd Strike	No
Score Kept	Yes – By Home Team
Team Formation Method	Coach Look & Draft
Equal Playtime Rule	Yes - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings
*Other 09U Division Details*
All players attending the game will bat in a continuous batting order and play under the free substitution rule. Game length is 1:30 or six (6) innings, whichever comes first. No inning will be started after the time limit is reached. The next inning begins as soon as the home team makes the final out in the previous inning. Age group pitching rules: 45 maximum pitches per game per pitcher (age times 5) Pitcher can finish current batter if maximum pitch count is reached Batted balls in fair play ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Foul tips ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Warm ups are NOT counted toward pitching maximum Pitcher cannot pitch more the two (2) days in a row Rest Rule 48 hours between pitcher mound visits once maximum pitch count is reached in a single game If max pitch count not reached in a single game and pitcher is pulled, pitcher can ONLY pitch 50% of the maximum pitch count allowed for age group the next day. After two (2) consecutive fractional days of pitching, a MANDATORY forty-eight (48) hour rest period is required Enforcement of pitch count rule 1st offense – coach is placed on probation if a coach engages in a blatant violation of the rule 2nd offense – coach is suspended for one (1) game Once player pitch limit has been met, umpire has the authority to pull pitcher if situation is deemed necessary for the safety of the player. Enforcement of pitch count rule Play Time - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings The “mercy rule” for the 9U division is: 15 run lead after the 3rd inning; 10 run lead after the 4th inning; 8 run lead after the 5th inning. If the home team is leading by the mercy rule run amount going into the bottom half of the inning, the game is over. No team shall score more than six (6) runs per inning through the fourth (4th) inning. During the fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) innings, if played, there is no limit on the number of runs that may be scored. Tight bases (no lead-offs) will be played during all games. Base runners may leave the base they occupy once the pitch has crossed the plate. Running on a dropped third strike is not permitted. Runners may advance one base only at their own risk on any passed ball. If the catcher attempts to throw out a runner on a passed ball, the runner may not advance past the base to which he was attempting to steal. Game scores are recorded in the Coach Portal by the winning coach

10U Division Rules
Last Update: 02-23-2010
*Field Dimensions*

*10U Age Group Summary*
Ages	10 years old by May 1 of the current season
Base Path	65 Feet
Pitching	46 Feet from front of pitching rubber to back of home plate
Pitching Limits	50 maximum pitches per pitcher per day; 2 day maximum before mandatory rest period (see details outlined below)
Home Base to 2nd	91.9 Feet form back of home plate to the center of 2nd base
Length of Game	1 hour & 30 minutes or 6 innings, whichever comes first
Ball Type	Rawlings R200USSSA ball or other manufacturer’s equivalent
In Field Fly Rule	Yes
Mercy Rule	Yes
Ties Allowed	Yes
Intentional Walks Allowed	Yes
Balks Called	Yes
Slashing	Not Allowed (one warning / next out)
Base Running/Lead Offs	Loose Bases
Dropped 3rd Strike	Yes
Score Kept	Yes – By Home Team
Team Formation Method	Coach Look & Draft
Equal Playtime Rule	Yes - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings
*Other 10U Division Details*
Game length is 1:30 or six (6) innings, whichever comes first. No inning will be started after the time limit is reached. The next inning begins as soon as the home team makes the final out in the previous inning. Age group pitching rules: 50 maximum pitches per game per pitcher (age times 5) Pitcher can finish current batter if maximum pitch count is reached Batted balls in fair play ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Foul tips ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Warm ups are NOT counted toward pitching maximum Pitcher cannot pitch more two (2) days in a row Rest Rule 48 hours between pitcher mound visits once maximum pitch count is reached in a single game If max pitch count not reached in a single game and pitcher is pulled, pitcher can ONLY pitch 50% of the maximum pitch count allowed for age group the next day. If max pitch count is reached in a single game forcing the replacement of the pitcher, it is strongly advised that pitcher does not play catcher for the remainder of the game, for the same reason that we have a pitch count After two (2) consecutive fractional days of pitching, a MANDATORY forty-eight (48) hour rest period is required Enforcement of pitch count rule 1st offense – coach is placed on probation if a coach engages in a blatant violation of the rule 2nd offense – coach is suspended for one (1) game Once player pitch limit has been met, umpire has the authority to pull pitcher if situation is deemed necessary for the safety of the player. Play Time - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings The “mercy rule” for the 10U division is: 15 run lead after the 3rd inning; 10 run lead after the 4th inning; 8 run lead after the 5th inning. If the home team is leading by the mercy rule run amount going into the bottom half of the inning, the game is over. No team shall score more than six (6) runs per inning through the fourth (4th) inning. During the fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) innings, if played, there is no limit on the number of runs that may be scored. Loose bases (lead offs) will be played during all games. Balks will be called after a pitcher is given one warning (one warning per pitcher). Running on a dropped third strike is permitted pursuant to USSSA and Major League Baseball rules.

11/12U Division Rules
Last Update: 02-23-2010
*Field Dimensions*

*11/12U Age Group Summary*
Ages	11 or 12 years old by May 1 of the current season
Base Path	70 Feet
Pitching	50 Feet from front of pitching rubber to back of home plate
Pitching Count	60 maximum pitches per pitcher per day; 2 day maximum before mandatory rest period (see details outlined below)
Home Base to 2nd	99 Feet form back of home plate to the center of 2nd base
Length of Game	1 hour & 40 minutes or 6 innings, whichever comes first
Ball Type	Rawlings R200USSSA ball or other manufacturer’s equivalent
In Field Fly Rule	Yes
Mercy Rule	Yes
Ties Allowed	Yes
Intentional Walks Allowed	Yes
Balks Called	Yes
Slashing	Not Allowed (warning on first / next out)
Base Running/Lead Offs	Loose Bases
Dropped 3rd Strike	Yes
Score Kept	Yes – By Home Team
Team Formation Method	Coach Look & Draft
Equal Playtime Rule	Yes - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings
*Other 11/12U Division Details*
Age group pitching rules: 60 maximum pitches per game per pitcher (age times 5) Pitcher can finish current batter if maximum pitch count is reached Batted balls in fair play ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Foul tips ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Warm ups are NOT counted toward pitching maximum Pitcher cannot pitch more the two (2) days in a row Rest Rule 48 hours between pitcher mound visits once maximum pitch count is reached in a single game If max pitch count not reached in a single game and pitcher is pulled, pitcher can ONLY pitch 50% of the maximum pitch count allowed for age group the next/second day. If max pitch count is reached in a single game forcing the replacement of the pitcher, it is strongly advised that pitcher does not play catcher for the remainder of the game, for the same reason that we have a pitch count After two (2) consecutive fractional days of pitching, a MANDATORY forty-eight (48) hour rest period is required Enforcement of pitch count rule 1st offense – coach is placed on probation if a coach engages in a blatant violation of the rule 2nd offense – coach is suspended for one (1) game Once player pitch limit has been met, umpire has the authority to pull pitcher if situation is deemed necessary for the safety of the player. Play Time - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings The “mercy rule” for the 11U/12U division is: 15 run lead after the 3rd inning; 10 run lead after the 4th inning; 8 run lead after the 5th inning. If the home team is leading by the mercy rule run amount going into the bottom half of the inning, the game is over. For Spring: No team shall score more than six (6) runs per inning through the fourth (4th) inning. For Spring: During the fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) innings, if played, there is no limit on the number of runs that may be scored. All players in attendance for the game will bat in continuous batting order and play under the free substitution rule. USSSA and Major League Baseball rules apply.

13/14U Division Rules
Last update: 02-23-2010
*Field Dimensions*

*13/14U Age Group Summary*
Ages	13 or 14 years old by May 1 of the current season
Base Path	80 Feet
Pitching	54 Feet from front of pitching rubber to back of home plate
Pitching Count	70 maximum pitches per pitcher per day; 2 day maximum before mandatory rest period (see details outlined below)
Home Base to 2nd	113.1 Feet form back of home plate to the center of 2nd base
Length of Game	1 hour & 45 minutes or 7 innings, whichever comes first
Ball Type	Rawlings R200USSSA ball or other manufacturer’s equivalent
In Field Fly Rule	Yes
Mercy Rule	Yes
Ties Allowed	Yes
Intentional Walks Allowed	Yes
Balks Called	Yes
Slashing	Yes
Base Running/Lead Offs	Loose Bases
Dropped 3rd Strike	Yes
Score Kept	Yes – By Home Team
Team Formation Method	Coach Look & Draft
Equal Playtime Rule	Yes - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings
*Other 13/14U Division Details*
Age group pitching rules: 70 maximum pitches per game per pitcher (age times 5) Pitcher can finish current batter if maximum pitch count is reached Batted balls in fair play ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Foul tips ARE considered a legal pitch and counted toward the maximum Warm ups are NOT counted toward pitching maximum Pitcher cannot pitch more than two (2) days in a row Rest Rule 48 hours between pitcher mound visits once maximum pitch count is reached in a single game If max pitch count not reached in a single game and pitcher is pulled, pitcher can ONLY pitch 50% of the maximum pitch count allowed for age group the next day. If max pitch count is reached in a single game forcing the replacement of the pitcher, it is strongly advised that pitcher does not play catcher for the remainder of the game, for the same reason that we have a pitch count After two (2) consecutive fractional days of pitching a MANDATORY forty-eight (48) hour rest period Enforcement of pitch count rule 1st offense – coach is placed on probation if a coach engages in a blatant violation of the rule 2nd offense – coach is suspended for one (1) game Once player pitch limit has been met, umpire has the authority to pull pitcher if situation is deemed necessary for the safety of the player. Play Time - No player shall sit defensively two (2) consecutive innings The “mercy rule” for the 13U/14U division is: 15 run lead after the 3rd inning; 10 run lead after the 4th inning; 8 run lead after the 5th inning. If the home team is leading by the mercy rule run amount going into the bottom half of the inning, the game is over. All players in attendance for the game will bat in continuous batting order and play under the free substitution rule. USSSA and Major League Baseball rules apply.

Colleyville Select (Travel) Teams
Traveling teams will follow rules as published by the organization under which they play.

General Recreation Policies and Rules
No metal cleats shall be worn by any player in the CBA recreational league EXCEPT IN THE 13/14U LEAGUE.

For the enjoyment of our spectators and players, loud noise makers, public address systems, or other distracting nuisances are not allowed at Colleyville City Park.
Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited at any CBA-sanctioned event.
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere inside the park grounds.
Coaches, players and spectators are expected to be respectful of the fields and place their trash in the proper receptacles.
ABSOLUTELY NO FOUL LANGUAGE WILL BE PERMITTED INSIDE THE PARK GROUNDS!
THERE IS NO MANDATORY SLIDE RULE IN THE COLLEYVILLE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION. Runners are never required to slide, but if a runner elects to slide, the slide must be a legal slide. Legal slides are further defined in USSSA rules. As determined by the umpires, players may be ejected from a game for “malicious contact.”
The home team will keep the official score during the game. Should there be any question during the game by an umpire regarding scoring (including but not limited to batting orders, ball/strike counts, outs or runs scored), the home team scorebook will always prevail.
Umpires will maintain the official game time.
Any team with at least eight (8) players may begin and /or finish a game without forfeit. The ninth batter will not result in an out unless that player was ejected from the game.
Players arriving late or after their originally scheduled slot in the batting order will be placed at the end of the batting order without penalty. Teams will not be required to take an out for players departing the game early for any reason other than ejection. If a player is ejected from a game, the team will be required to take an out for that player’s position in the batting order.
No infield will be taken by any team prior to the game. This includes pitching from the mound prior to the home team taking the field before the start of the game.
Any base runner stealing home on a swinging strike is out at the time the bat is swung. If this occurs, the coach of the team at bat will be immediately ejected from the game. A bunt is not a swinging strike. If a base runner is called out for attempting to steal home under this rule, the ball is dead when the bat is swung. Please use caution when running the player at third base in a bases-loaded, two out, 3-2 count.
Courtesy runners will be allowed in 9U through 13/14U age levels for the catcher and pitcher (as long as there are two outs in the inning) or in the event of injury or illness (regardless of the number of outs in the inning). The courtesy runner will always be the player who made the last batted out of the inning. Courtesy runners for the catcher are mandatory with two outs.
The batter is required to keep one foot in the batter’s box at all times in order to speed up play.
No inning will begin at Colleyville City Park after 10:00 PM.
Games are considered official and complete after:

All innings are completed within the legal time, or
Time expired and all innings completed (tie), or
Time expired with innings remaining and home is ahead

Games interrupted due to inclement weather or field conditions:

05U through 11/12U age groups are considered completed if 2 ½ innings are played and the home team is ahead
13/14U age group is considered completed if 3 1/2 innings are played and the home team is ahead
Incomplete games be scheduled at the discretion of the Colleyville Baseball Association based on agreeable dates, times and field space

Guest Players

Guest players may be used if a team is projected to have eight (8) or fewer players in attendance.
Guest players may not be used if a team has ten (10) players in attendance for age groups 8U and below and nine (9) players in attendance for age groups 9U and above.
Guest players must bat at the end of the batting order and may not pitch in games 9U and older.
Guest players may only play in the outfield defensively.
Any guest player must be playing in the CBA during that season (e.g., if the game in which the guest player is in the spring, then the guest player must be playing on a spring CBA team).
Guest players must be from the same age group as their host team and can be members of a select team roster.
The coach of the host team must have a copy of the medical release form for the guest player or parent/legal guardian of guest player present.

Equipment:

All batters are required to wear approved helmets as soon as they exit the dugout.
Offensive players may not remove their helmet until they have re-entered the dugout.
Any child serving as a “Bat Boy” must wear a batter’s helmet after exiting the dugout.
Catchers are required to wear

a helmet/facemask -- helmet must include ear flaps.
chest protector
shin guards
protective athletic supporter (This includes any time a catcher is warming-up a pitcher)

Sportsmanship:

All players, coaches and spectators will conduct themselves properly and with respect for all others at Colleyville City Park.
All players, coaches and spectators will abide by the rules of Colleyville City Park at all times while on the premises.
Profanity, assault (whether verbal or physical) or any other abuse of any person by another at any CBA-sanctioned event is strictly prohibited.
The Colleyville Police will be immediately summoned should any player, coaches or spectators become involved in a fight.
A dully elected member of the CBA Board may eject any spectator that is exhibiting disruptive behavior. An ejected spectator must leave the park immediately. In the case of a parent who is ejected, must leave the field immediately and wait for the end of the game at their car.

Ejections

Any player, coach or spectator ejected from a game must leave the field immediately, including the immediate vicinity of the field on which the game is being played. Any ejected party may have no impact on the game from that point forward.
Should a coach or player be ejected from a game, this also carries an automatic one-game suspension. The determination date of the one-game suspension will be served will be at the discretion of the CBA Sportsmanship Committee.
Additional discipline may be applied as determined by the CBA Sportsmanship Committee.
Players may be ejected for deliberately attempting to injure another player through rough play or deliberately throwing equipment. These decisions will be made by the umpires in their sole discretion.

Player Age Group Determination

Unless approved by a CBA Officer Director (President, Vice President, Commissioner, Treasurer, Secretary), all players will play within their age group as outlined under USSSA rules.
Parents must request a waiver from a CBA Officer Director for any age group change.
Only very special circumstances will allow consideration for a player to play with a younger age group.
Sibling situations are always considered, but under no circumstance may a player play more than one age group above his own.

“Tournament” or “Select” Players Playing in the Recreational League

“Tournament” and “Select” players are welcome to play in the CBA recreational league.
“Tournament” and “Select” players MAY NOT be draft-protected players in the CBA recreational league under ANY circumstance.
Depending upon the number of “Tournament” or “Select” players in any given age group, the CBA may amend its drafting policies to ensure an equal talent distribution in the affected recreational league.

Cancellation of Games / Inclement Weather Policy

In its sole discretion, the CBA or the City of Colleyville may cancel games for any reason.
The CBA will attempt, subject to field availability and subject to its contract with the City of Colleyville, to reschedule all games lost due to cancellation.
Depending on when cancellations occur, there may not be enough time in the season to reschedule cancelled games.
The CBA will attempt to reschedule games, but cannot guarantee rescheduled game times or dates will be convenient for coaches and team members.
The CBA and the City of Colleyville utilize a lightning detection at Colleyville City Park. If the system detects a storm in the vicinity, a siren will sound indicating a dangerous situation is eminent. A strobe lamp will also illuminate.

When the first siren sounds, all players, coaches and spectators must leave the baseball fields in an orderly and immediate manner. Absolutely no one is allowed to remain on the playing fields or sit in the dug outs or stands or stand in the open spaces or green belts around the playing fields and concession stand while the lightning detector's strobe light is illuminated. Players, coaches and spectators are to remain in the parking lot at their cars until either the "all clear" sounds or their team's Head Coach has informed the parents of their team that they have received "official" confirmation that their game has been canceled. Head Coaches who dismiss their teams prior to receiving "official" confirmation that the game has been canceled may be subject to receiving a forfeit for dismissing their teams prematurely.
The “all clear” signal (three short sounds of the siren and extinguishment of the strobe) indicates the threat has passed and play may resume, subject to field conditions.
Once the lightning detection system indicates danger, coaches and/or umpires may not independently decide to continue play, and play may not resume until the “all clear” signal has been given by the lighting detection system.

The "official" determination of game cancellation based on field conditions will be made in the following line of succession (based on availability) by one or two (in consultation if possible) of CBA Board Members: President, Director of Umpires, Vice President and League Commissioner. One or two of these members shall make themselves available for consultation, (by phone if not in attendance) to any duly elected Board Member to render the "official" determination regarding game cancellations.

Please note that if field conditions are deemed acceptable for play for the reasons noted above, while rain is falling at the time of the start or the game, the game will be started and the responsibility for determining whether field conditions are safe for play will be transferred to the game umpires.
Saturday games which are suspended in process due to weather or by the sounding of the lightning detector will not be completed that day if the delay ends after the scheduled time has expired for those games. If the delay ends after the time allotted for the game which was suspended, the next game to start will be the game that has the start time closest to the end of the delay. Delayed games will be considered complete if the games meet the following criteria for a complete game; 1) 5U through 11/12U age groups are considered completed if 2 1/2 innings are played and the home team is ahead. 2) 13/14U age group are considered completed if 3 1/2 innings are played and the home team is ahead. 3) Incomplete games will be scheduled at the discretion of the CBA based on available dates, times and field space. The home team's scorekeeper will be responsible for asking the Umpire for the time remaining and for noting it on the official scorebook to determine how much time is remaining, the number of outs and the runners on base should the suspended game be allowed to be completed at a later date.
Week night games which are suspended in process due to weather or the sounding of the lightning detector will be suspended with the remaining time noted by the home scorekeeper and the teams will wait for up to an hour until either the Umpires determine the field is safe to play or the lightning detector sounds the "all clear". Play will only resume, provided there is not a game scheduled after the delayed game on that field. Should there be a game scheduled after the first game "Saturday" rules will apply to both games.

Call the CBA Rain-Out Line at 817-416-BALL (2255) or check http://www.colleyvillebaseball.com for updated field playability information. When inclement weather occurs prior to or after games have commenced the CBA will attempt to update the Rain-Out Line and the CBA Web site as rapidly as possible. If rain is in the forecast on the day or evening of a scheduled game, please check both forms of communication as often as possible to determine the status of your game prior to leaving for the fields.

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