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RAINOUTS
Please Managers only call after 4:00 for RAINOUT INFO on field conditions and if fields are playing 816-447-1018 .
Information will be posted on Facebook as soon as possible after 4:00 pm.
Information will be placed here as soon after 4:00 pm as possible also.
E. DISPUTES
1. ONLY the team manager can dispute a call. Anyone else is subject to ejection from the game.
2. Protests will be settled by the umpire and each team's manager.
F. EJECTION
1. Anyone using foul language or disorderly conduct, whether a player or a spectator, and by the discretion of the umpire, shall be removed from the premises and is subject to suspension from the league. [Refer to Rule 2(F)(4) below.]
2. Anyone consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs, shall be removed from the premises and will be subject to suspension from the league. [Refer to Rule 2(F)(4) below.]
3. INTENTIONAL PHYSICAL CONTACT by any player will be subject to ejection. This includes the breaking up of plays and running over defensive players in the baseline. If a runner is blocked from access to the base, or baseline, by a defensive player, the runner shall be called safe (per ASA’s obstruction rule) by the umpire, but by no means should the baserunner intentionally run into the defensive player.
4. REMOVAL/EJECTION is the responsibility of the associated team. If team cannot remove offender from the premises then game will be called and that team will receive a forfeit.
G. UNIFORMS
1. The uniforms shall consist of loose sweats, jeans, shorts (NO short-shorts) and t-shirts (with or without sleeves). NO tank tops or muscle shirts (no showing chest or offensive clothing).
IF IN DOUBT, DON'T WEAR IT.
2. ASA approved shoes [rubber (short, solid sole) spikes], turf sole or tennis shoes only. Metal cleats are NOT allowed.
NOTE: There is no requirement to have matching, numbered shirts; however, it is recommended.
>3. GAME
A. OFFICIAL & TIMING
1. The umpire shall be responsible for the starting and timing of each game. Game time shall be declared at the first warm-up pitch, or when the umpire declares “game time,” if there is a delay.
2. During the first three (3) weeks of the original league schedule, all games will have a 55 minute limit.
3. After the first three (3) calendar weeks of the original schedule (traditionally, the 4th week in May) all league games will have a 60 minute limit.
5. A game can be started or prematurely ended by a unanimous vote of the two (2) managers and the umpire.
6. A game will be considered official if started and completed by no less than eight (8) players on both teams.
7. There will be run-ahead (spread) rules: 15 runs after four innings and 10 runs after five, or more, innings.
8. The Flip/Flop rule, in the inning when the run rule is exceeded and the home team is losing, the home team will remain at bat and become the visiting team. if the (new visiting team) does not score enough runs to reduce the run difference below the run rule, the game is over .If they reduce the run difference to below the run rule then the new home team will bat. If they subsequently score enough runs to exceed the run rule, the game will be over, if they do not, the game will continue under that fornat.
9. All umpires will be responsible for unlocking and locking the base box, before and after each game.
10. Umpires are responsible to record and communicate the scores to the Umpire-in-Chief.
(Refer to NMCSL Policies “Reporting Games”)
NMCSL OFFICIAL LEAGUE POLICIES
LEAGUE ORGANIZATION
A. The governing body of the league shall consist of a representative from each team.
B. Before the season League Rules & Policies changes will be voted on by the team representatives (at a pre-season coaches’ meeting). During the season, if league Rules & Policies need consideration, and time doesn't allow for a coaches’ meeting, they will be determined by the Executive Committee.
C. In any league meeting, each team (not church) represented shall have one (1) vote.
D. Election of officers for the next year's season will be set by the governing body prior to termination of league play in the current season.
E. All league meeting dates will be set by the Executive Committee.
A. League fees will be determined by the Executive Committee after determining costs.
B. Playing fields will be voted on by the governing body. A map & schedule will be provided for each team. A map and schedule will, also, be on the N.M.C.S.L. website at www.eteamz.com/nmcsl/.
C. All teams will play at least one (1) game on each field, with the same number of early/late and home/away games, whenever possible, as scheduling allows.
D. Teams with fields will be guaranteed four (4) scheduled games on their field.
TEAMS
A. For scheduling purposes, team placements will be drawn out of a hat by league officers.
B. New teams will fill slots that remain open, unless the league votes otherwise.
League Policies CHRIST-LIKE AWARD
Each team is to evaluate it's opponent after each game on a 0-20 scale for their CHRISTLIKE attitude and actions. This must be done as soon as the game is over and reported to the umpire. This is to be a TEAM decision with all members sharing input and voting on points. This is not to be a "judgement" system, but it is to be a Christian culture building tool. This will help each team to see how others perceive them as Christians and ultimately help your own team's attitude and actions. Each team is responsible for the actions of their players. This is to be entirely confidential, do not yell across the field to the umpire. You should not share your scoring with other teams. Each team is to be rated on its performance of each game, without outside interference or prejudice. All scores should be recorded in your scorebook along with game results. This way you can easily refer back to the scorebook later, if needed.
Christ-like Award Guidelines:
20=Excellent: Total Christian attitude, cheerful, extremely friendly & loving, very complimentary towards opponent, umpire, & teams.
15-19 = Good: No arguing of calls, cordial & friendly, complimentary towards opponent, umpire, & teams.
10- 4 = Poor: Good sports, not overly social, came just to play ball.
5 - 9 = Bad: Questioning of call, cursing, lack of respect for the opponent, umpire, or team members. General bad attitude.
0-4 = Terrible: Very foul language, abusive towards opponent, umpire, or team members. Actions show disrespect for those present at the game. The umpire will also participate by using a 10 point system for each team making a total of possibly 30 pts per team per game.
