Rules are ordered from most general to most specific. Association and division rules override general rules when they overlap.
BC Minor / league-wide rules that apply everywhere unless an association or division overrides them.
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to Constitution and Bylaws | The Constitution and By-Laws, or any section thereof, may be amended or repealed by extraordinary resolution approved at any stipulated meeting by a three-quarters vote of the members present and voting, with written notice of such change sent to each member League at least fifteen (15) days prior. Alternatively, they may be amended or repealed by a three-quarters vote of the member Affiliated Associations represented at an Annual Meeting. | — |
| Website Required for Members | Members must have a functioning and an up-to-date website. | — |
| Single Season Team Fees | 13 AAA, 15U AA/AAA and 18U AAA/CP Teams pay a single season team fee of $750.00. | Nov 9 |
| BCMBA Definition and Purpose | The British Columbia Minor Baseball Association (BCMBA) is incorporated as a society and exists to foster, improve and govern the game of baseball for member associations in British Columbia in accordance with standard rules prescribed by BCMBA, and to institute and regulate competitions in all recognized divisions among member associations. | Nov 9 |
| No Gambling or Social Club | BCMBA shall not operate nor permit the operation of a social club on premises occupied by it or under its control, nor will it permit games of chance to be played on such premises and this provision is unalterable. | — |
| Rules Adoption and Amendment | BCMBA is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws, along with playing rules and regulations which are considered Ordinary Resolutions and reviewed and amended annually by membership at the Annual General Meeting by majority vote (50% +1). Playing rules and regulations are incorporated by reference to the Bylaws. Specific amendments by the British Columbia Baseball Association take precedence over Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball Official Baseball Rules. | — |
| Association Membership Requirements | Membership in BCMBA is open to leagues and associations that agree to abide by and comply with the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules of BCMBA. Members become members by submitting affiliation forms. Affiliated Associations must file certified copies of their Constitution and By-Laws and any subsequent amendments. Membership year is from March 31st of each current year. Affiliated Associations must remain in good standing pursuant to rules set forth in the Rulebook. | — |
| Eight Directors Board Quorum | Eight Directors shall constitute a quorum at Board Meetings. At Annual, General, or Special Meetings, a simple majority of delegates present and voting at any meeting of BCMBA shall be a quorum. | — |
| BCMBA Medals for Provincials | The BCMBA shall be responsible for supplying medals for Provincial Championships. | Nov 17 |
| Tournament Application and Approval | Any team representing a BCMBA member association participating in any international or invitational competition must receive prior approval of the Association concerned and BCMBA. Any player playing on a team participating in any international or invitational tournament or competition representing the Province of British Columbia must first receive approval of their home league and BCMBA. All tournaments sanctioned by BCMBA must comply with BCMBA Rules and Regulations. | — |
| Definition Must and Should | SHOULD means a recommended best practice. In the event of a blatant or willful disregard for the spirit of the rule, upon review and with due process, the Board of Directors may impose a penalty or sanction on a case-by-case basis. MUST means a rule which must be adhered to. In the event of any violation, a penalty or sanction applies immediately subject to appeal if permitted. Where consequences are not stipulated, the Board of Directors will determine the appropriate action on a case-by-case basis, including fine, suspension, forfeiture, or revocation of good standing. | — |
| Association Definition for Membership | An Association is defined as an executive committee, officers, or sponsoring organization elected or appointed to foster, improve, and govern the game of baseball in their respective communities subject to BCMBA Constitution and By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, and Baseball BC's SafeSport Policies. | — |
| Annual Membership Application | An association shall apply annually for membership with BCMBA on the membership application form furnished by BCMBA. An association must submit a boundary description to BCMBA. An association must submit affiliation fees due to BCMBA at the registered address with a postmark no later than April 1st of the current year. Associations not submitting membership application form and affiliation fees by the due date may be barred by the BCMBA Board and will not be eligible to compete in post-season play. | — |
| Player Registration Data Submission | Associations must submit data for their entire registration of players including first and last name, entire address with postal code, gender, birth date, and division. Failure to provide this information by June 1st may result in the association being ineligible to participate in any level of summer play. | — |
| BCMBA Board Authority to Withdraw Membership | The BCMBA Board of Directors has the authority, with the Association having the right of appeal to BCMBA, to withdraw or refuse membership for just cause by giving written notice to the presiding officers of the Association. | — |
| Membership Good Standing Conditions | Members must be in good standing and maintained throughout the year. Good standing means Associations meet all requirements under Annual Responsibilities of an Association (Rule 1.02). Affiliation Fees are considered past due if unpaid for more than 30 days and all other monies to BCMBA are not more than 60 days past due. | — |
| New Association Application Requirements | An application to join BCMBA must demonstrate a constitution, an executive and a voting membership. All new associations joining BCMBA must establish a new boundary within BCMBA in consultation with BCMBA and the existing member association(s) whose current boundaries would be affected, pursuant to Rule 3. | — |
| Programs Offered by New Associations | All BCMBA member associations must offer BCMBA baseball programs for all age divisions for which they currently run any baseball program. New and existing BCMBA members who do not currently meet this requirement will have a maximum one (1) year after affiliating with BCMBA to comply in order to retain their BCMBA affiliation. | — |
| Right to Field Teams | Each Member Association should have the opportunity (but not the obligation) to offer all BCMBA-recognized divisions sanctioned by BCMBA. | — |
| Extensions for Membership Filing | Extensions of the date of filing of the Membership Application form may be considered and granted upon written application to BCMBA, in the case of new Associations still in the process of organization or those Associations renewing their memberships who are facing unusual organization problems. Associations may be affiliated and registered even if documents are lost in the mail providing that some responsible and informed person swears an affidavit that the documents were mailed in sufficient time. | — |
| Independent Teams Prohibited | BC Minor Baseball shall identify independent teams (defined as teams who do not belong to established leagues) who recruit and/or poach BC Minor Baseball players and declare that associations shall not play exhibition games against such teams. Independent teams identified by BC Minor Baseball shall not play in BC Minor Baseball sanctioned tournaments. An association who defies this direction shall be subject to sanctions as deemed appropriate by the executive. BC Minor Baseball teams are permitted to play tournament games against identified independent teams in non-BC Minor Baseball sanctioned tournaments. | — |
| Per Player Affiliation Fees | Affiliation fees per player by division are: Challenger Baseball $4.00, 5U $3.50, 7U $17.00, 9U $17.50, 11U $20.00, 13U $23.00, 15U $25.50, 18U $29.50, 26U $18.50, and Coaches $12.00 per coach. | Nov 9 |
| Summer League Team Fees | Summer league team fees due July 1: 10U, 11U, 13U A, 15U A pay $250.00; 13U AA, 18U AA pay $350.00. | Nov 9 |
| Provincial Tournament Entry Fee | All teams qualifying for a provincial tournament will pay an additional $750.00 entry fee to the provincial host prior to being allowed to participate. In the 11U Division, part of this fee is to cover the cost of 3rd place (bronze) medals. | Nov 9 |
| Association Boundary Confirmation | Each Association will provide confirmation of their current boundaries to the Boundaries Chair no later than the BCMBA AGM for that year and BCMBA will identify all boundaries by February 1st of each year. BCMBA reserves the right to request a boundary clarification from a member Association at their discretion. | — |
| Boundary Posting and Dispute Resolution | All association boundaries will be posted on the BCMBA website and sent to all member associations. In the event of any overlapping boundaries or boundary disputes, BCMBA will seek a resolution with the affected associations prior to March 1st. | — |
| Equal Player Opportunity Within Boundaries | It is expected that each person residing within the Association boundaries, as approved by BCMBA, will be given an opportunity to become a player candidate for the Association. | — |
| Boundary Determination and Approval | Association boundaries shall be determined by the administrative directors of the Association and approved by the Association as per By-Laws, Article XVIII, Section 1. | — |
| Street Center Line as Boundary | Unless specifically stated otherwise, the center of the street shall be considered the actual dividing line when streets are used as boundaries. | — |
| Acceptable Boundary Specifications | Maps must indicate specific boundaries such as streets, railroad tracks, rivers, etc., or school districts, postal zones, city limits, or similarly specified areas. A definition of boundaries such as five-mile radius is not acceptable. | — |
| BCMBA Authority to Adjust Boundaries | The BCMBA, based upon the recommendation of the Area Supervisor or Committee Chairperson as the need may arise, reserve the right to adjust boundaries in the event of overlapping of territorial requests, or because of inequitable conditions. | — |
| Boundary Consideration Factors | Though boundaries are not specifically restricted by population or area, both will be considered when boundaries are submitted to BCMBA for approval. | — |
| BCMBA Recognition of Boundaries | BCMBA only recognizes BCMBA boundaries and only recognizes these boundaries for associations at the divisions in which they offer BCMBA programming. The boundaries for each age division shall be identical. | — |
| Single Season Divisions | BC Minor Baseball Association will administer single season leagues and provincial championships for the following divisions: 13U AAA, 15U AA, 15U AAA, 18U AAA, and 18U College Prep. A single season begins with games played competitively counting toward division standings and/or winning percentage in April and ends at the Provincial Tournament at the discretion of the division director. | Nov 9 |
| Summer Season Divisions | BC Minor Baseball will administer summer season leagues and provincial championships for the following divisions: 10U, 11U A, 11U AA, 11U AAA, 13U A East, 13U A West, 13U AA, 15U A, and 18U AA. | Nov 9 |
| Membership Requirements | Membership in BCMBA is open to Leagues and associations which agree to abide by and comply with the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules. Members become members by submitting affiliation forms as provided in the Rulebook. Membership year runs from March 31st of each current year. Affiliated Associations must file a certified copy of their Constitution and Bylaws with BCMBA. | Jan 1 |
| CFAB Official Baseball Rules Apply | The rules of play shall be those of the Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball (C.F.A.B.) Official Baseball Rules and amendments thereto, except where British Columbia Minor Baseball Association amendments take precedence. | Jan 1 |
| Director Attendance Requirements | Any director absent from two consecutive Board of Directors meetings or three meetings in any twelve-month period, without reasonable cause as determined by a majority of the Directors, may be removed from the Board of Directors. | Jan 1 |
| BCMBA Rules Take Precedence Over CFAB | Specific amendments set out by the British Columbia Baseball Association in the Rules and Regulations book and sections governing League and Tournament play within the Province of British Columbia shall take precedence over the C.F.A.B. Official Baseball Rules. | Jan 1 |
| New association boundary establishment | All new associations joining BCMBA must establish a new boundary within BCMBA in consultation with BCMBA and the existing member association(s) whose current boundaries would be affected, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Rule 3. | — |
| International or invitational competition approval requirement(Tournament) | Any team representing a British Columbia Minor Baseball Association (BCMBA) member association, participating in any international or invitational competition, or otherwise, must receive the prior approval of the Association concerned and the British Columbia Minor Baseball Association. | — |
| Tournament compliance with BCMBA rules(Tournament) | All tournaments sanctioned by the British Columbia Minor Baseball Association must comply with the British Columbia Minor Baseball Association Rules and Regulations. | — |
| Director nomination process and deadline | Directors shall be nominated in writing by an affiliated League in good standing, or by a Director of BCMBA. Nominations to be in the hands of the Coordinating Secretary, no later than three weeks before the date of the Annual General Meeting. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting. | — |
| Constitutional amendment procedure | This Constitution and By-Laws, or any section thereof shall be amended or repealed by extraordinary resolution approved at any stipulated meeting (but not including a Board of Directors Meeting), by a three-quarters vote of the members present and voting, provided that written notice of such change or changes, over the signature of the President or Secretary, shall be sent to each member League at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which the proposed change or changes shall be submitted to a vote. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, this Constitution and By-Laws, or any section thereof, may be amended or repealed by a three-quarters vote of the member Affiliated Associations represented at an Annual Meeting. | — |
| Board of Directors quorum | Eight Directors shall constitute a quorum at Board Meetings. At Annual, General, or Special Meetings, a simple majority of delegates present and voting at any meeting of BCMBA shall be a quorum. | — |
| Affiliated Association voting rights | An Affiliated Association in good standing shall be entitled to one vote at General or Special Meetings, with exceptions noted in Article III, Section 2. No delegate of an Affiliated Association shall be permitted to vote at an Annual Meeting or Special Meeting unless they shall have filed with the Coordinating Secretary a certificate of appointment of an existing member of that Affiliated Association, signed by the President or Secretary of the Affiliated Association. Voting Proxies between Affiliated Associations are not permitted at any Annual Meeting or Special Meeting. | — |
| Special or General Meeting procedures | Special or General Meetings may be at the call of the President at any time; however, must be held upon the request of three affiliated members in good standing within thirty (30) days of receiving such notice. A minimum of seven (7) days notice of such a meeting must be given, and the reason for such a meeting noted therein. The Affiliated Association must have operated the previous year under the jurisdiction of the British Columbia Minor Baseball Association before being given the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting. | — |
| Treasurer bond requirement | The TREASURER shall be the custodian of all monies or other property paid or donated to BCMBA and shall disburse the same upon authority from the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall keep a true and accurate record of all receipts and disbursements and shall render a true account when required. The Treasurer shall furnish bonds in a Guarantee Company to the sum of $10,000.00 - BCMBA paying the premium. | — |
| New member association program offerings requirement | All BCMBA member associations must offer BCMBA baseball programs for all age divisions for which they currently run any baseball program. New and existing BCMBA members who do not currently meet this requirement will have a maximum one (1) year after affiliating with BCMBA to comply in order to retain their BCMBA affiliation. | — |
| Annual membership application deadline | Associations must submit membership application form and affiliation fees to BCMBA by April 1st of the current year. Associations not submitting by the due date may be barred by the BCMBA Board and will not be eligible to compete in post-season play. | — |
| Player registration data submission deadline(House) | Associations must submit data for entire player registration including first and last name, full address with postal code, gender, birth date, and division by June 1st. Failure to provide this information may result in the association being ineligible to participate in any level of summer play. | — |
| Good standing membership requirement | Members must be in good standing and maintain it throughout the year. Good standing means that Associations meet all requirements under Annual Responsibilities of an Association (Rule 1.02). Affiliation Fees are considered past due if unpaid for more than 30 days and all other monies to BCMBA are not more than 60 days past due. | — |
| Exclusive BCMBA affiliation requirement | Members may NOT affiliate with any other registered baseball organization at the same time they are a member of BCMBA, with the exception of Challenger Baseball division. Members found to be registered with another baseball organization will immediately be suspended and ruled a member NOT in good standing, pending a final decision by the BCMBA Board of Directors. A member not in good standing may not participate in any sanctioned BCMBA activity. | — |
| Annual General Meeting timing | The Annual General Meeting of the British Columbia Minor Baseball Association shall be held during the month of November each year. | — |
| Website requirement for members | Members must have a functioning and up-to-date website. | — |
| BCMBA medals for Provincial Championships(Tournament) | The BCMBA shall be responsible for supplying medals for Provincial Championships. | — |
| Past President role and term | The immediate past president shall sit on the board in the position of past president for a period of one year after a new president is elected. At the conclusion of one year, the office of the past president will be vacant until such time that a new president is elected. | — |
| Insurance coverage for out-of-province play | All BCMBA teams are reminded that they may not have adequate insurance coverage when playing outside of British Columbia. Teams travelling outside the province should visit BC Minor Baseball's website for information on how to obtain insurance coverage. | — |
| Criminal Record Check requirement for volunteers and coaches | Every volunteer, coach, employee and/or contractor, who at any time could be expected to have direct contact with any minor aged person, must have on file with their association, the results of a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC). Compliance with this rule is the responsibility of each local association. This rule does not apply to umpires. | — |
| Independent teams exhibition game prohibition | BC Minor Baseball shall identify independent teams (defined as teams who do not belong to established leagues) who recruit and/or poach BC Minor Baseball players and declare that associations shall not play exhibition games against such teams. Independent teams identified by BC Minor Baseball shall not play in BC Minor Baseball sanctioned tournaments. An association who defies this direction shall be subject to sanctions as deemed appropriate by the executive. Per approved ruling, BC Minor Baseball teams are permitted to play tournament games against identified independent teams in non-BC Minor Baseball sanctioned tournaments. Not all independent teams are covered under this rule. BC Minor Baseball shall advise associations when this rule is to be applied. | — |
| Rule interpretation authority by Board of Directors | The Playing Rules and Regulations are intended as a general guide and cannot specifically cover each situation that may arise. Therefore, the Board of Directors may, by resolution passed by 2/3 majority of the directors present at a regular, special, email or online meeting of the directors duly called for the purpose of the resolution, with notice of the details giving rise to the requirement for the Board to act under this Article XX, interpret and decide to the best of their judgement, with regard to all those circumstances of any specific case, any matter pertaining to the Playing Rules and Regulations. Any such rule interpretation made by the Board shall remain in force until the following Annual General Meeting, where it must be approved by the membership in accordance with Article II Section 2 of the bylaws, or it will cease to have effect. | — |
| BCMBA Rules Take Precedence Over CFAB | Specific amendments and sections governing League and Tournament play within the Province of British Columbia as set out by the British Columbia Baseball Association in the Rules and Regulations book shall take precedence over the C.F.A.B. Official Baseball Rules. | — |
| Director Removal for Absences | Any director absent from two consecutive Board of Directors meetings or three meetings in any twelve-month period, without reasonable cause as determined by a majority of the Directors, may be removed from the Board of Directors. | — |
| Affiliated Association Constitution Filing Requirement | Affiliated Associations of BCMBA, commencing March 7, 1987, are required to file with BCMBA a certified copy of their constitution and by-laws and any subsequent amendments thereto. | — |
| BCMBA Governance Based on CFAB Rules | The British Columbia Minor Baseball Association shall be governed by the Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball (C.F.A.B.) Official Baseball Rules and amendments thereto, as the baseline rules framework. | — |
| Membership Year Period | The membership year for Affiliated Associations shall run from March 31st of each current year. | — |
| 7U Rally Cap Program Rules | 7U age group will follow the rules set out in the Baseball Canada Rally Cap Program as specified in Rule 30.01. | — |
| BCMBA Competition Regulation | BCMBA shall institute and regulate competitions in all recognized divisions among its member associations. | — |
| BCMBA Governance Authority | The British Columbia Minor Baseball Association (BCMBA) is established to foster, improve, and govern the game of baseball for member associations in the Province of British Columbia in accordance with standard rules prescribed by BCMBA. | — |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| SafeSport Policies Adoption | BCMBA has adopted the British Columbia Amateur Baseball Association's (Baseball BC) SafeSport Policies, which may be implemented, referred to, and used when BCMBA's Rules and Regulations do not cover said policies and their revisions by Baseball BC from time to time. | — |
| Internal Association Dispute Resolution | Members must establish an Internal Dispute Resolution Process which must include a process to Appeal a decision to resolve coach, player, fan and parent concerns and disputes at the member association level. All concerns initiated by the Local Association must follow the Local Association's Internal Dispute Resolution. BCMBA will not become involved in internal matters of the Local Association unless requested to do so by the Association President or designate. | — |
| Risk Management Criminal Record Check | Each association must establish a Risk Management process. Every volunteer, coach, employee and/or contractor who at any time could be expected to have direct contact with any minor aged person must have on file with their association the results of a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC). Compliance with this rule is the responsibility of each local association. This rule does not apply to umpires. | — |
| Conflict of Interest Policy | All employees and volunteers of BC Minor Baseball are expected to arrange their private affairs in a manner that will prevent conflicts of interest from arising or appearing to arise. They should not place themselves in a position where they are under obligation to any person who might benefit from special consideration or favour on their part or seek in any way to gain special treatment from them. Equally, employees and volunteers should not have a pecuniary or other interest that could conflict or appear to conflict in any manner with the discharge of their duties and responsibilities. | — |
| SafeSport Policies Adopted | BCMBA has adopted the British Columbia Amateur Baseball Association's (Baseball BC) SafeSport Policies, which may be implemented, referred to, and used when BCMBA's Rules and Regulations do not cover said policies and their revisions by Baseball BC from time to time. | Jan 1 |
| Internal Dispute Resolution Process requirement | Members must establish an Internal Dispute Resolution Process which must include a process to Appeal a decision to resolve coach, player, fan and parent concerns and disputes at the member association level. All concerns initiated by the Local Association must follow the Local Association's Internal Dispute Resolution. BCMBA will not become involved in internal matters of the Local Association unless requested to do so by the Association President or designate, or if the Board of Directors deem it necessary and upon notification to the Association President. | — |
| Conflict of Interest Policy for employees and volunteers | All employees and volunteers of BC Minor Baseball are expected to arrange their private affairs in a manner that will prevent conflicts of interest from arising or appearing to arise. They should not place themselves in a position where they are under obligation to any person who might benefit from special consideration or favour on their part or seek in any way to gain special treatment from them. Equally, employees and volunteers should not have a pecuniary or other interest that could conflict or appear to conflict in any manner with the discharge of their duties and responsibilities. | — |
| SafeSport Policies Adoption | BCMBA has adopted the British Columbia Amateur Baseball Association's (Baseball BC) SafeSport Policies, which may be implemented, referred to, and/or used when BCMBA's Rules and Regulations do not cover said policies and/or parts thereof and their revisions by Baseball BC from time to time. | — |
| No Social Club or Gambling Operations | BCMBA shall not operate nor permit the operation of a social club on premises occupied by it or under its control, nor will it permit games of chance to be played on such premises. This provision is unalterable. | — |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Affiliation Prohibited | Members may NOT affiliate with any other registered baseball organization at the same time they are a member of BCMBA, with the exception of Challenger Baseball division. Members found to be registered with another baseball organization will immediately be suspended and ruled a member NOT in good standing, pending a final decision by the BCMBA Board of Directors. A member not in good standing may not participate in any sanctioned BCMBA activity. | — |
| Open Territory for Divisions Not Offered | New or existing BCMBA associations that do not offer programming at all age levels will have their catchment area at those age levels not offered be deemed open territory. Players from these areas will not be deemed imports and will require a release. | — |
| Grandfathering Boundary Disputes | BC Minor Baseball supports the concept of grandfathering as a method of resolving boundary disputes, particularly in areas where boundaries are changed. A grandfather agreement must be approved by the associations involved and BC Minor Baseball. Players included in grandfather clauses do not require a release and do not count as import players. | — |
| Age Cutoff Date and Time | Age limitation cut-off date is 11:59 p.m. as of December 31st of the current year. Exception: 18U AAA/18U CP players must be 18 years of age or younger as of August 15th and enrolled in fulltime secondary school with approval from the Eligibility Chair. | — |
| Age by Division Requirements | Maximum and minimum age requirements by division: 26U (max 26, min 18), 18U (max 18, min 15), 18U Girls (max 19, min 15), 15U (max 15, min 13), 15U Girls (max 16, min 13), 13U (max 13, min 11), 13U Girls (max 14, min 11), 11U (max 11, min 9), 10U (max 10, min 8), 9U (max 9, min 7), 7U (max 7, min 5), 5U (max 5, min 3), Challenger (Open). | — |
| Acceptable Proof of Age Documents | Dates of birth of candidates shall be certified by either birth certificates, baptismal certificates, hospital certificates or religious/legal documents, driver's license, Canadian Passport, or immigration documents which should be presented to a League official prior to the League's first regularly scheduled game. Photostat copies of any of the above certificates and/or documents are acceptable. Documents presented as proof of date of birth must be legible and bear the signature of an authorized official of the issuing authority. Notarized statements from parents or guardians are not acceptable. | — |
| Provincial Championship Proof of Age | For all Provincial Championships, a Coach or Team Manager must bring proof of age for every team member. This documentation must be presented at the coaches' meeting before the start of the tournament upon request by an opposing Coach or Team Manager. | Nov 9 |
| Player approval for provincial representation in international tournaments(Tournament) | Any player playing on a team participating in any international or invitational tournament or competition representing the Province of British Columbia, or otherwise, must first receive the approval of their home league and the British Columbia Minor Baseball Association. | — |
| Association boundary definition requirement | Each member Association must on affiliation with BCMBA, define its boundaries as stated in RULE 1.02(B) (also see Rule 3), and may only register players from within said boundaries. | — |
| Player age division completion in original association | A player who starts out in an Association may complete their age division in their original Association if they so desire, upon their family moving outside its boundaries. | — |
| Open territory for incomplete age-level programming | New or existing BCMBA associations that do not offer programming at all age levels will have their catchment area at those age levels not offered be deemed open territory. Players from these areas will not be deemed imports and will require a release. | — |
| Grandfather player list for boundary changes | Players impacted by boundary changes resulting from new affiliations may remain with their original association via a grandfathered list. This list is established at the time of affiliation and is actively managed by the BCMBA pursuant to Rule 3.02. | — |
| Residence Rule Qualification for Participation | All persons who qualify under the residence rule may participate within their Affiliated Associations and participate in and with British Columbia Baseball Association Leagues. | — |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Season League Organization | It is the responsibility of each association to organize and administer local interlock or house leagues for spring play. | — |
| Tournament format preference for Provincial Championships(Tournament) | For all Tournaments leading to the selection of Provincial Champions, the preferred format will be Round Robin. The board is allowed the discretion to apply a different format on a case-by-case basis. | — |
Rules that apply only at games hosted by that association.
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher Cannot Return After Removal(Interlock) | A pitcher removed from the mound for any reason may not return to pitch in that game. | Jan 1 |
| Pitch Count Rules Reference(Interlock) | Pitch count rules are applied as per the BCMBA rulebook (Rule 24 Pitching Rules). Typically, a parent on each team tracks pitch counts. The head coach is ultimately responsible for tracking their team's pitch counts and must maintain and be able to provide a pitch count log as per the BCMBA rulebook. | Jan 1 |
| Pitcher Hit Two Batters Rule(Interlock) | A pitcher who hits two players in the same inning will no longer be allowed to pitch for the remainder of that game. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 Innings Pitcher Age Requirement(Interlock) | The first 2 innings of each game must be pitched by a first-year or under-aged player. Any player can pitch in innings 3 to 6. | Jan 1 |
| Under-Age Player Pitching Ineligibility(Interlock) | All under-age players permanently playing up are ineligible to pitch unless approved by their home Association. Temporary call-ups are ineligible to pitch. For this division, an under-age player is the maximum age for the 9U division; a first-year player is the minimum age for the 11U division; a second-year player is the maximum age for the 11U division. | Jan 1 |
| Maximum Consecutive Bench Innings(Interlock) | No player shall sit out more than one inning consecutively and a maximum of two innings per game. Exceptions apply for injury, discipline, or late arrival, at which time coaches must inform the umpire and opposing coach. | Jan 1 |
| Single Position Maximum Per Game(Interlock) | Players will be allowed to play a single position (not including pitcher) for a maximum of three innings per game. All 3 outfield positions are considered a single position for the purpose of this rule. | Jan 1 |
| Minimum Players to Start(Interlock) | A team may start the game with eight (8) players. A team with fewer than eight players at the official start time will forfeit the win. Teams are encouraged to play an exhibition game by sharing players if such a situation arises. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Head First Slide Prohibition(Interlock) | Head first slides to a base or home plate are not allowed. All offending players will be automatically called out. Diving head first back to a base already legally acquired is allowed. | Jan 1 |
| Defensive Coach on Field(Interlock) | During game play, defensive coaches are not permitted to be on the playing field. | Jan 1 |
| Bat Throwing Warning/Out(Interlock) | A player who throws his/her bat after a hit will receive one warning and be called out or ejected after the second offence at the umpire's discretion. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Final Time Limit(Interlock) | Games have a final time limit of 2 hours, 30 minutes. Any game not completed in this time will be ended and the score will revert to the last completed inning. | Jan 1 |
| Open Inning Time Declaration(Interlock) | Any inning starting after 1 hour 45 minutes from the first pitch shall be declared the open inning (no run limit). Otherwise, the 6th inning is considered the open inning. No further innings will be played after the open inning is complete. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Rule 10-Run(Interlock) | The mercy rule is in effect. If after 5 innings the visiting team is ahead by 10 runs the game is over. If the home team is up by 10 runs by the 5th inning or goes up by 10 runs during or after the 5th inning, the game is over. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit First 2 Innings(Interlock) | For the first 2 innings the maximum run limit per inning is 2. | Jan 1 |
| Mound Visits Limit(Interlock) | Coaches are allowed one trip to the mound per inning, per pitcher. The pitcher is removed on the 2nd trip. | Jan 1 |
| Batting Out of Order(Interlock) | A batter shall be called out when he/she fails to bat in his/her proper turn and another batter completes a time at bat in his/her place. The proper batter may take their place in the batter's box at any time before the improper batter becomes a runner or is put out, and any balls and strikes shall count. When the proper batter is called out for failure to bat in turn, the next batter shall be the one whose name follows the proper batter. If no appeal is made before the next pitch or play, the improper batter is considered to have batted in proper turn. | Jan 1 |
| No Dropped Third Strike(Interlock) | There is no dropped 3rd strike rule. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit Innings 3–5(Interlock) | The maximum run limit is 4 for all innings after the first 2, not including the open inning. | Jan 1 |
| Game Inning Length(Interlock) | Games consist of six innings. In the event of weather or darkness, four innings will constitute a complete game. | Jan 1 |
| No Infield Fly Rule(Interlock) | There is no infield fly rule. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing — No Lead Off Rule(Interlock) | Runners are permitted to steal bases but cannot leave their base before a pitched ball has crossed home plate. If there is a lead off and the batter did not hit the ball, the umpire calls 'lead off' and the runner must return to their previous base. If there is a lead off and the batter hits the ball, the runner is declared out and the batter advances as normal. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing Home Restriction(Interlock) | Runners may not steal home in the first 2 innings for the first month of the season, which is usually April. Starting on May 1st, runners may steal home in any inning. | Jan 1 |
| Runner Must Return to Base(Interlock) | Runners not stealing must return immediately to their base when the pitcher is on the round portion of the mound with possession of the ball. Runners cannot steal while the pitcher is on the rubber and in the pitching position with the ball in their possession. The runner may steal if the pitcher drops the ball, the ball is overthrown by the catcher, or if the catcher or pitcher attempts or throws to another base. | Jan 1 |
| Base on Balls Advance Restriction(Interlock) | A runner who reaches first base by means of a base-on-balls may not advance to second base until the first pitch to the next batter. | Jan 1 |
Per-division rules and the field measurements the equipment crew uses to mark out each diamond.
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher Cannot Return After Removal(Interlock) | A pitcher removed from the mound for any reason may not return to pitch in that game. | Jan 1 |
| Pitch Count Rules Reference(Interlock) | Pitch count rules are applied as per the BCMBA rulebook (Rule 24 Pitching Rules). Typically, a parent on each team tracks pitch counts. The head coach is ultimately responsible for tracking their team's pitch counts and must maintain and be able to provide a pitch count log as per the BCMBA rulebook. | Jan 1 |
| Pitcher Hit Two Batters Rule(Interlock) | A pitcher who hits two players in the same inning will no longer be allowed to pitch for the remainder of that game. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 Innings Pitcher Age Requirement(Interlock) | The first 2 innings of each game must be pitched by a first-year or under-aged player. Any player can pitch in innings 3 to 6. | Jan 1 |
| Under-Age Player Pitching Ineligibility(Interlock) | All under-age players permanently playing up are ineligible to pitch unless approved by their home Association. Temporary call-ups are ineligible to pitch. For this division, an under-age player is the maximum age for the 9U division; a first-year player is the minimum age for the 11U division; a second-year player is the maximum age for the 11U division. | Jan 1 |
| Maximum Consecutive Bench Innings(Interlock) | No player shall sit out more than one inning consecutively and a maximum of two innings per game. Exceptions apply for injury, discipline, or late arrival, at which time coaches must inform the umpire and opposing coach. | Jan 1 |
| Single Position Maximum Per Game(Interlock) | Players will be allowed to play a single position (not including pitcher) for a maximum of three innings per game. All 3 outfield positions are considered a single position for the purpose of this rule. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Head First Slide Prohibition(Interlock) | Head first slides to a base or home plate are not allowed. All offending players will be automatically called out. Diving head first back to a base already legally acquired is allowed. | Jan 1 |
| Defensive Coach on Field(Interlock) | During game play, defensive coaches are not permitted to be on the playing field. | Jan 1 |
| Bat Throwing Warning/Out(Interlock) | A player who throws his/her bat after a hit will receive one warning and be called out or ejected after the second offence at the umpire's discretion. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Final Time Limit(Interlock) | Games have a final time limit of 2 hours, 30 minutes. Any game not completed in this time will be ended and the score will revert to the last completed inning. | Jan 1 |
| Open Inning Time Declaration(Interlock) | Any inning starting after 1 hour 45 minutes from the first pitch shall be declared the open inning (no run limit). Otherwise, the 6th inning is considered the open inning. No further innings will be played after the open inning is complete. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Rule 10-Run(Interlock) | The mercy rule is in effect. If after 5 innings the visiting team is ahead by 10 runs the game is over. If the home team is up by 10 runs by the 5th inning or goes up by 10 runs during or after the 5th inning, the game is over. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit First 2 Innings(Interlock) | For the first 2 innings the maximum run limit per inning is 2. | Jan 1 |
| Mound Visits Limit(Interlock) | Coaches are allowed one trip to the mound per inning, per pitcher. The pitcher is removed on the 2nd trip. | Jan 1 |
| Batting Out of Order(Interlock) | A batter shall be called out when he/she fails to bat in his/her proper turn and another batter completes a time at bat in his/her place. The proper batter may take their place in the batter's box at any time before the improper batter becomes a runner or is put out, and any balls and strikes shall count. When the proper batter is called out for failure to bat in turn, the next batter shall be the one whose name follows the proper batter. If no appeal is made before the next pitch or play, the improper batter is considered to have batted in proper turn. | Jan 1 |
| No Dropped Third Strike(Interlock) | There is no dropped 3rd strike rule. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit Innings 3–5(Interlock) | The maximum run limit is 4 for all innings after the first 2, not including the open inning. | Jan 1 |
| Game Inning Length(Interlock) | Games consist of six innings. In the event of weather or darkness, four innings will constitute a complete game. | Jan 1 |
| No Infield Fly Rule(Interlock) | There is no infield fly rule. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing — No Lead Off Rule(Interlock) | Runners are permitted to steal bases but cannot leave their base before a pitched ball has crossed home plate. If there is a lead off and the batter did not hit the ball, the umpire calls 'lead off' and the runner must return to their previous base. If there is a lead off and the batter hits the ball, the runner is declared out and the batter advances as normal. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing Home Restriction(Interlock) | Runners may not steal home in the first 2 innings for the first month of the season, which is usually April. Starting on May 1st, runners may steal home in any inning. | Jan 1 |
| Runner Must Return to Base(Interlock) | Runners not stealing must return immediately to their base when the pitcher is on the round portion of the mound with possession of the ball. Runners cannot steal while the pitcher is on the rubber and in the pitching position with the ball in their possession. The runner may steal if the pitcher drops the ball, the ball is overthrown by the catcher, or if the catcher or pitcher attempts or throws to another base. | Jan 1 |
| Base on Balls Advance Restriction(Interlock) | A runner who reaches first base by means of a base-on-balls may not advance to second base until the first pitch to the next batter. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher Cannot Return After Removal(Interlock) | A pitcher removed from the mound for any reason may not return to pitch in that game. | Jan 1 |
| Pitch Count Rules Reference(Interlock) | Pitch count rules are applied as per the BCMBA rulebook (Rule 24 Pitching Rules). Typically, a parent on each team tracks pitch counts. The head coach is ultimately responsible for tracking their team's pitch counts and must maintain and be able to provide a pitch count log as per the BCMBA rulebook. | Jan 1 |
| Pitcher Hit Two Batters Rule(Interlock) | A pitcher who hits two players in the same inning will no longer be allowed to pitch for the remainder of that game. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 Innings Pitcher Age Requirement(Interlock) | The first 2 innings of each game must be pitched by a first-year or under-aged player. Any player can pitch in innings 3 to 6. | Jan 1 |
| Under-Age Player Pitching Ineligibility(Interlock) | All under-age players permanently playing up are ineligible to pitch unless approved by their home Association. Temporary call-ups are ineligible to pitch. For this division, an under-age player is the maximum age for the 9U division; a first-year player is the minimum age for the 11U division; a second-year player is the maximum age for the 11U division. | Jan 1 |
| Maximum Consecutive Bench Innings(Interlock) | No player shall sit out more than one inning consecutively and a maximum of two innings per game. Exceptions apply for injury, discipline, or late arrival, at which time coaches must inform the umpire and opposing coach. | Jan 1 |
| Single Position Maximum Per Game(Interlock) | Players will be allowed to play a single position (not including pitcher) for a maximum of three innings per game. All 3 outfield positions are considered a single position for the purpose of this rule. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Head First Slide Prohibition(Interlock) | Head first slides to a base or home plate are not allowed. All offending players will be automatically called out. Diving head first back to a base already legally acquired is allowed. | Jan 1 |
| Defensive Coach on Field(Interlock) | During game play, defensive coaches are not permitted to be on the playing field. | Jan 1 |
| Bat Throwing Warning/Out(Interlock) | A player who throws his/her bat after a hit will receive one warning and be called out or ejected after the second offence at the umpire's discretion. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Final Time Limit(Interlock) | Games have a final time limit of 2 hours, 30 minutes. Any game not completed in this time will be ended and the score will revert to the last completed inning. | Jan 1 |
| Open Inning Time Declaration(Interlock) | Any inning starting after 1 hour 45 minutes from the first pitch shall be declared the open inning (no run limit). Otherwise, the 6th inning is considered the open inning. No further innings will be played after the open inning is complete. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Rule 10-Run(Interlock) | The mercy rule is in effect. If after 5 innings the visiting team is ahead by 10 runs the game is over. If the home team is up by 10 runs by the 5th inning or goes up by 10 runs during or after the 5th inning, the game is over. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit First 2 Innings(Interlock) | For the first 2 innings the maximum run limit per inning is 2. | Jan 1 |
| Mound Visits Limit(Interlock) | Coaches are allowed one trip to the mound per inning, per pitcher. The pitcher is removed on the 2nd trip. | Jan 1 |
| Batting Out of Order(Interlock) | A batter shall be called out when he/she fails to bat in his/her proper turn and another batter completes a time at bat in his/her place. The proper batter may take their place in the batter's box at any time before the improper batter becomes a runner or is put out, and any balls and strikes shall count. When the proper batter is called out for failure to bat in turn, the next batter shall be the one whose name follows the proper batter. If no appeal is made before the next pitch or play, the improper batter is considered to have batted in proper turn. | Jan 1 |
| No Dropped Third Strike(Interlock) | There is no dropped 3rd strike rule. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit Innings 3–5(Interlock) | The maximum run limit is 4 for all innings after the first 2, not including the open inning. | Jan 1 |
| Game Inning Length(Interlock) | Games consist of six innings. In the event of weather or darkness, four innings will constitute a complete game. | Jan 1 |
| No Infield Fly Rule(Interlock) | There is no infield fly rule. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing — No Lead Off Rule(Interlock) | Runners are permitted to steal bases but cannot leave their base before a pitched ball has crossed home plate. If there is a lead off and the batter did not hit the ball, the umpire calls 'lead off' and the runner must return to their previous base. If there is a lead off and the batter hits the ball, the runner is declared out and the batter advances as normal. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing Home Restriction(Interlock) | Runners may not steal home in the first 2 innings for the first month of the season, which is usually April. Starting on May 1st, runners may steal home in any inning. | Jan 1 |
| Runner Must Return to Base(Interlock) | Runners not stealing must return immediately to their base when the pitcher is on the round portion of the mound with possession of the ball. Runners cannot steal while the pitcher is on the rubber and in the pitching position with the ball in their possession. The runner may steal if the pitcher drops the ball, the ball is overthrown by the catcher, or if the catcher or pitcher attempts or throws to another base. | Jan 1 |
| Base on Balls Advance Restriction(Interlock) | A runner who reaches first base by means of a base-on-balls may not advance to second base until the first pitch to the next batter. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher Cannot Return After Removal(Interlock) | A pitcher removed from the mound for any reason may not return to pitch in that game. | Jan 1 |
| Pitch Count Rules Reference(Interlock) | Pitch count rules are applied as per the BCMBA rulebook (Rule 24 Pitching Rules). Typically, a parent on each team tracks pitch counts. The head coach is ultimately responsible for tracking their team's pitch counts and must maintain and be able to provide a pitch count log as per the BCMBA rulebook. | Jan 1 |
| Pitcher Hit Two Batters Rule(Interlock) | A pitcher who hits two players in the same inning will no longer be allowed to pitch for the remainder of that game. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 Innings Pitcher Age Requirement(Interlock) | The first 2 innings of each game must be pitched by a first-year or under-aged player. Any player can pitch in innings 3 to 6. | Jan 1 |
| Under-Age Player Pitching Ineligibility(Interlock) | All under-age players permanently playing up are ineligible to pitch unless approved by their home Association. Temporary call-ups are ineligible to pitch. For this division, an under-age player is the maximum age for the 9U division; a first-year player is the minimum age for the 11U division; a second-year player is the maximum age for the 11U division. | Jan 1 |
| Maximum Consecutive Bench Innings(Interlock) | No player shall sit out more than one inning consecutively and a maximum of two innings per game. Exceptions apply for injury, discipline, or late arrival, at which time coaches must inform the umpire and opposing coach. | Jan 1 |
| Single Position Maximum Per Game(Interlock) | Players will be allowed to play a single position (not including pitcher) for a maximum of three innings per game. All 3 outfield positions are considered a single position for the purpose of this rule. | Jan 1 |
| Mandatory Outfield Innings(Interlock) | All players must play at least one inning in the outfield, based on a six-inning game. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Slide or Avoid Rule(Interlock) | As per the BCMBA rulebook, if a play is being made or is about to be made, it is MANDATORY for players of all age groups to slide or make an effort to avoid a collision at all bases and home plate. Failure to do either will result in an automatic 'out'. The ball is dead and no runner may advance beyond the base last legally acquired. An umpire has the option of ejection if the incident warrants it. | Jan 1 |
| Head First Slide Prohibition(Interlock) | Head first slides to a base or home plate are not allowed. All offending players will be automatically called out. Diving head first back to a base already legally acquired is allowed. | Jan 1 |
| Defensive Coach on Field(Interlock) | During game play, defensive coaches are not permitted to be on the playing field. | Jan 1 |
| Bat Throwing Warning/Out(Interlock) | A player who throws his/her bat after a hit will receive one warning and be called out or ejected after the second offence at the umpire's discretion. | Jan 1 |
| Coach Responsibility for Conduct | Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their team players, fans, parents, and guardians during games. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Final Time Limit(Interlock) | Games have a final time limit of 2 hours, 30 minutes. Any game not completed in this time will be ended and the score will revert to the last completed inning. | Jan 1 |
| Open Inning Time Declaration(Interlock) | Any inning starting after 1 hour 45 minutes from the first pitch shall be declared the open inning (no run limit). Otherwise, the 6th inning is considered the open inning. No further innings will be played after the open inning is complete. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Rule 10-Run(Interlock) | The mercy rule is in effect. If after 5 innings the visiting team is ahead by 10 runs the game is over. If the home team is up by 10 runs by the 5th inning or goes up by 10 runs during or after the 5th inning, the game is over. | Jan 1 |
| Continuous Batting Order(Interlock) | All players listed on the roster take their turn at bat. | Jan 1 |
| On-Deck Batter Position(Interlock) | The player on deck must be in the circle behind the batter. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit First 2 Innings(Interlock) | For the first 2 innings the maximum run limit per inning is 2. | Jan 1 |
| Mound Visits Limit(Interlock) | Coaches are allowed one trip to the mound per inning, per pitcher. The pitcher is removed on the 2nd trip. | Jan 1 |
| Batting Out of Order(Interlock) | A batter shall be called out when he/she fails to bat in his/her proper turn and another batter completes a time at bat in his/her place. The proper batter may take their place in the batter's box at any time before the improper batter becomes a runner or is put out, and any balls and strikes shall count. When the proper batter is called out for failure to bat in turn, the next batter shall be the one whose name follows the proper batter. If no appeal is made before the next pitch or play, the improper batter is considered to have batted in proper turn. | Jan 1 |
| No Dropped Third Strike(Interlock) | There is no dropped 3rd strike rule. | Jan 1 |
| Run Limit Innings 3–5(Interlock) | The maximum run limit is 4 for all innings after the first 2, not including the open inning. | Jan 1 |
| Home Team Dugout Assignment | The Home team occupies the dugout behind third base and is responsible for supplying the umpire with 2 new game balls. | Jan 1 |
| Lineup Distribution at Plate Meeting | At the plate meeting, each coach must give a copy of their lineup to the umpire and the opposing coach. Coaches must also supply the scorekeeper(s) with a copy of their lineups. | Jan 1 |
| Official Scorekeeper Assignment | The home team's scorekeeper is the official scorekeeper for the game. | Jan 1 |
| Game Inning Length(Interlock) | Games consist of six innings. In the event of weather or darkness, four innings will constitute a complete game. | Jan 1 |
| No Infield Fly Rule(Interlock) | There is no infield fly rule. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing — No Lead Off Rule(Interlock) | Runners are permitted to steal bases but cannot leave their base before a pitched ball has crossed home plate. If there is a lead off and the batter did not hit the ball, the umpire calls 'lead off' and the runner must return to their previous base. If there is a lead off and the batter hits the ball, the runner is declared out and the batter advances as normal. | Jan 1 |
| Stealing Home Restriction(Interlock) | Runners may not steal home in the first 2 innings for the first month of the season, which is usually April. Starting on May 1st, runners may steal home in any inning. | Jan 1 |
| Runner Must Return to Base(Interlock) | Runners not stealing must return immediately to their base when the pitcher is on the round portion of the mound with possession of the ball. Runners cannot steal while the pitcher is on the rubber and in the pitching position with the ball in their possession. The runner may steal if the pitcher drops the ball, the ball is overthrown by the catcher, or if the catcher or pitcher attempts or throws to another base. | Jan 1 |
| Base on Balls Advance Restriction(Interlock) | A runner who reaches first base by means of a base-on-balls may not advance to second base until the first pitch to the next batter. | Jan 1 |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Rain Out / Postponement Process(Interlock) | Rain outs or postponements are called by the home team's head coach prior to the start of the game, and the home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team. Once lineup sheets are handed to the plate umpire, it becomes the plate umpire's sole discretion to postpone or cancel the game. The home team must reschedule cancelled games ASAP. If the visiting team cannot play the first proposed date, a second date must be provided. If the visiting team refuses the second date, the game will be scored a forfeit. | Jan 1 |
| Pitches | Days Rest | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 35 Pitches | 0 | The player may pitch again the next day. | — |
| 36 – 55 Pitches | 2 | If pitching on Monday, rest Tuesday/Wednesday; can pitch Thursday. | — |
| 56 – 75 Pitches | 3 | If pitching on Monday, rest Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday; can pitch Friday. | — |
| 75 | 5 | If pitching on Monday, must rest Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday; can pitch Friday. (May finish batter.) | — |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Stealing | Allowed | — |
| Leading Off | Allowed | — |
| Rule | Description | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Open Inning Time Declaration(Interlock) | Any inning starting after 1 hour 45 minutes from the first pitch shall be declared the open inning (no run limit). Otherwise, the 6th inning is considered the open inning. No further innings will be played after the open inning is complete. | Jan 1 |