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Game Schedules Spring Ball 2026 Instructional League T-Ball,6U T-Ball, Baseball, Softball Page 2-22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 League Rules/Zero Tolerance Policy Instructional League Schedule 6U T-Ball Game Schedule 8U Softball Game Schedule 8U Baseball Game Schedule 10U Softball Game Schedule 10U Baseball Game Schedule 12U Softball Game Schedule 12U Baseball Game Schedule 14U Softball Game Schedule 14U Baseball Game Schedule ---PAGE BREAK--- REVISED 2/7/23 Dawson County Parks & Recreation Zero Tolerance & Conduct Policy ~By Resolution of the Dawson County Parks and Recreation Board we hereby adopt the following policies, effective February 6th, 2023~ Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Sportsmanship and Conduct Policy: Positive cheering by players, coaches and spectators is encouraged. Any negative cheering/yelling may result in a warning or removal from the site, whether it is for or against your team. In addition, negative comments to or about officials/referees may also result in a warning or ejection. Any coach or spectator ejected from a park event will receive a 2-game suspension and a $100.00 fine. This penalty must be served before returning to a park sponsored event. Players ejected will receive a 1 game suspension. With exception of adult sports, who will serve a 2-game suspension and pay a $100.00 fine. Dawson County Parks and Recreation ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: ~This policy is implemented for the purpose of upholding a safe, healthy and enjoyable recreation environment for all the citizens of Dawson County, our visitors and most of all, our youth. ~ Coaches, parents or any spectator ejected from a park sponsored event will be placed on probation for one year and receive a 2-game suspension and a $100.00 fine. Depending on the severity of the ejection, coaches, parents or spectators may be banned from participating in park activities for a period of time to be determined by the recreation board of Dawson County. Players ejected from a park sponsored event will receive a 1 game suspension. Depending on the severity of the ejection, players may be banned from participating in park activities for a period of time to be determined by the recreation board of Dawson County. Anyone guilty of making gestures, using profanity or threats towards players, coaches, spectators, officials, staff or any visitor will receive a 2-game suspension and a $100.00 fine. Players at fault will receive a 1 game suspension. Anyone guilty of fighting, pushing, striking or other negative physical contact, while on park property, will be ejected from the premises. Physical altercations will result in a suspension for the remainder of the season as well as a $100.00 fine. In addition, depending on the severity of the incident, persons involved may receive additional suspensions, probation, fines and penalties upon review by the recreation board. Any behavior by a coach, spectator or visitor which serves to incite others to become disorderly will constitute a 2-game suspension and a $100.00 fine. Players at fault will receive a 1 game suspension. Absolutely no use of drugs or alcohol will be tolerated while on park property. Use of tobacco products is restricted to designated smoking areas and will not be allowed in dugouts, playing areas or bleachers. Violations of the above policy will be handled in accordance with penalties set forth. However, Dawson County Parks and Recreation and the Dawson County Recreation Board reserve the right to impose penalties greater than those outlined if a situation dictates, based on severity. We further reserve the right to suspend coaching, player and spectator privileges where appropriate. Zero tolerance will apply to out of county games as well. Appeals may be filed, in writing, with Dawson County Parks athletic or administrative staff. Hearings will be conducted at the next park board meeting. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Mountain Athletic Conference Baseball Rules (ALL Softball Levels- 8U/10U/12U/14U and ONLY 14U Baseball) 8U Coaches Pitch Softball Division All of these rules can be found in GRPA Athletic Manual Softball pages 120-126 Official USA Softball Fast Pitch Softball Rules (for use in all championship games of USASoftball) printed in the current edition of the Official Guide for National USA Softball is accepted guide for GRPA games with the exceptions found in this manual. Courtesy Runners: a. At any time, the team at-bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher. The same runner may not be used for both positions. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances. b. The courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher must be anyone not in the current batting order. It cannot be the same person for both positions. If no subs are available then the last batted out is to be utilized as the courtesy runner. c. A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in the half inning. (Penalty: out if discovered prior to next pitch) d. In 8 & under, no courtesy runner for the pitcher is allowed. Extra Players (EP) - A maximum of 2 EP’s can be used at all levels of GRPA softball. No DH allowed. ***Modified Run Rule - Five runs per inning max in regular season games. MAC Tournament and beyond, it would refer back to unlimited runs per inning. Length of games: Six Innings - No new inning after 1 hour 5 minutes ---PAGE BREAK--- A game which is tied after regulation play shall continue until a winner is determined. International Tiebreaker: After the regulation game or time limit has expired, the International tie-breaker will be used. The last scheduled batter will be placed on second base. This will continue until a winner is determined. To start a game: A game may begin or finish with one less than required to start. (8U coach pitch may start with 9 players) The vacant position must be last in the batting order. An out will be recorded when the vacant position in the batting order is scheduled to bat. The official ball shall be that as permitted for play in USA Softball. 8U youth will hit 11” softballs core .47 Optic Yellow ball. Must comply with USA Softball Rule 3 – Equipment, Official Softball. Allow USA Softball and/or GHSA approved ball and it must be Optic yellow with raised seam .47 cor. (375 maximum) and can have a cover. Check www.usasoftball.com for complete and up-to-date list of legal bats. If a team is found using an ILLEGAL/ALTERED/NON APPROVED bat prior to player entering batter’s box the equipment shall be removed and play continued. After player enters batter’s box the coach will be ejected and an out declared. Pitching Rules: 1. An offensive coach will pitch to his/her own team. 2. The coach may only coach the batter until she reaches first base or after she leaves third base. (Penalty: The coach will be replaced after the second occurrence for the remainder of the game.) 3. The pitcher may pitch anywhere from outside of the 20’ foul arc and the pitching circle. 4. Pitcher may not cross the foul arc or enter the pitching circle (while pitching). 5. Pitcher must keep one foot on or straddle the pitching line. 6. Pitcher must pitch under-handed and may be without arch, but with moderate speed. (Any batted ball that hits the pitching coach will be a dead ball and called no pitch). 7. If the pitching coach intentionally allows the ball to hit him/her. (Penalty: batter is out - Umpire’s Judgment). No runner may advance. 8. The offensive coach (pitcher) must attempt to avoid interference and try to pick-up the batter’s bat provided he/she does not interfere with the play. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. If the offensive coach (pitcher) does not attempt to get off the field and/or interferes with the defensive player to keep him/her from making a play will result in the batter being called out. No runner will advance. 10. It is mandatory that the pitcher wear a face mask. 11. Stealing is not allowed in the 8U division. 12. For all 8U coach pitch, it is mandatory that the pitcher wears a face mask. It is optional for all other infield players. Offensive Rules: 1. After one warning per game, per player for slinging her bat, the batter will be out, a dead ball called, and no runner will advance. 2. Batter will receive maximum of five pitches before being declared out. 3. Batter will be called out on three swinging strikes. 4. If the fifth pitch is fouled, she may continue to bat. 5. If the fifth pitch is fouled and caught, it is an out. 6. No bunting allowed. If a batter squares to bunt and then swings, she will be called out; this will be the umpire's judgment. 7. Any base runner leaving the base before the ball reaches home plate is out. (Penalty: The ball is dead and all other runners return to base occupied prior to pitch – umpire’s judgement). The pitch will not count. 8. Any runner is out when she does not slide or attempt to avoid the fielder who has the ball in the proximity of the base and is waiting to make a tag or if they maliciously run into a fielder. 9. Bat boys/girls will not be allowed in this division. 10. No offensive coaches allowed on the playing field. Offensive base coaches must be in the coaching boxes on the first & third base lines. Defensive Rules: 1. No rolling the ball intentionally will be allowed. 2. The infield fly rule will not be in effect. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3. Only ten players on the field: six infielders (including pitcher & catcher) and four outfielders. In pitching machine and coach-pitch there must always be players in the pitcher and catcher roles. If playing shorthand, the player must come from the in-field or outfield. The team must have a battery. 4. The defensive player listed as a pitcher will stay in the 10’ circle until the ball is hit. The player/pitcher may have one foot outside the circle. (Penalty: Offense gets choice of the play or no pitch). 5. Play shall not be stopped by the defensive team heading off or stopping the front runner. Trailing runners may advance at their own risk. 6. If a player is injured by being hit with a batted or thrown ball, time out will be called immediately. Bases will be awarded/outs will be called at the umpire’s discretion based on each individual situation. 7. No defensive coaches allowed on the field. Field Dimensions: Bases: 60 feet Pitching Rubber: 46 feet PItching Circle: 5 foot diameter (10 feet across) Foul Arc: 20 feet in front of home plate Pitching Mark: 30 feet Safety Line between home and 1st Base and 3rd Base and Home Plate: 46 feet ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Mountain Athletic Conference Baseball Rules (ALL Softball Levels- 8U/10U/12U/14U and ONLY 14U Baseball) 10U Softball Division All of these rules can be found in GRPA Athletic Manual Softball pages 120-126 Official USA Softball Fast Pitch Softball Rules (for use in all championship games of USASoftball) printed in the current edition of the Official Guide for National USA Softball is accepted guide for GRPA games with the exceptions found in this manual. Courtesy Runners: a. At any time, the team at-bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher. The same runner may not be used for both positions. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances. b. The courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher must be anyone not in the current batting order. It cannot be the same person for both positions. If no subs are available then the last batted out is to be utilized as the courtesy runner. c. A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in the half inning. (Penalty: out if discovered prior to next pitch) d. In 8 & under, no courtesy runner for the pitcher is allowed. Extra Players (EP) - A maximum of 2 EP’s can be used at all levels of GRPA softball. No DH allowed. ***Modified Run Rule - Five runs per inning max in regular season games. Once in MAC Tournament and beyond, it would refer back to unlimited runs per inning. Length of games: Six Innings - 1 hour 15 minutes A game which is tied after regulation play shall continue until a winner is determined. International Tiebreaker: After the regulation game or time limit has expired, the International tie-breaker will be used. The last scheduled batter will be placed on second base. This will continue until a winner is determined. ---PAGE BREAK--- To start a game: A game may begin or finish with one less than required to start. (10U – may start with 8 players) The vacant position must be listed last in the batting order. An out will be recorded when the vacant position in the batting order is scheduled to bat. The official ball shall be that as permitted for play in USA Softball. 10U youth will hit 11” softballs core .47 Optic Yellow ball. Must comply with USA Softball Rule 3 – Equipment, Official Softball. Allow USA Softball and/or GHSA approved ball and it must be Optic yellow with raised seam .47 cor. (375 maximum) and can have a cover. Check www.usasoftball.com for complete and up-to-date list of legal bats. If a team is found using an ILLEGAL/ALTERED/NON APPROVED bat prior to player entering batter’s box the equipment shall be removed and play continued. After a player enters the batter's box the coach will be ejected and an out declared. No Walk Rule: • After 4 balls, a coach or designated adult pitcher will deliver a maximum of 2 pitches. • A foul ball on the second pitch will be declared a no pitch and replayed until the batter puts the ball in play OR swings and misses OR watches pitches go by. 1. The infield fly rule is in effect. 2. Helmets with face masks are required. A player cannot play without a face mask. The penalty will be treated as illegal equipment. 3. Runners may steal per USA Softball guidelines. Penalty is an out if leave too soon. The act of a runner attempting to advance during a pitch. In Fast Pitch runners can advance once the pitched ball leaves the pitcher's hand. 4. Nine defensive players will be used (three outfield players). 5. A courtesy runner may be used for catcher or pitcher. 6. No drop third strike. Field Dimensions: Bases: 60 ft Pitching Rubber: 35 ft PItching Circle: 8 foot diameter (16 ft across) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Mountain Athletic Conference Baseball Rules (ALL Softball Levels- 8U/10U/12U/14U and ONLY 14U Baseball) 12U Softball Division All of these rules can be found in GRPA Athletic Manual Softball pages 120-126 Official USA Softball Fast Pitch Softball Rules (for use in all championship games of USASoftball) printed in the current edition of the Official Guide for National USA Softball is accepted guide for GRPA games with the exceptions found in this manual. Courtesy Runners: a. At any time, the team at-bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher. The same runner may not be used for both positions. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances. b. The courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher must be anyone not in the current batting order. It cannot be the same person for both positions. If no subs are available then the last batted out is to be utilized as the courtesy runner. c. A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in the half inning. (Penalty: out if discovered prior to next pitch) d. In 8 & under, no courtesy runner for the pitcher is allowed. Extra Players (EP) - A maximum of 2 EP’s can be used at all levels of GRPA softball. No DH allowed. ***Modified Run Rule - Five runs per inning max in regular season games. Once in MAC Tournament and beyond, it would refer back to unlimited runs per inning. Length of games: Six Innings - No new inning after 1 hour 15 minutes. A game which is tied after regulation play shall continue until a winner is determined. International Tiebreaker: After the regulation game or time limit has expired, the International tie-breaker will be used. The last scheduled batter will be placed on second base. This will continue until a winner is determined. ---PAGE BREAK--- To start a game: A game may begin or finish with one less than required to start. (12U - may start with 8 players) The vacant position must be listed last in the batting order. An out will be recorded when the vacant position in the batting order is scheduled to bat. The official ball shall be that as permitted for play in USA Softball. 12U youth will hit 12” softballs core .47 Optic Yellow ball. Must comply with USA Softball Rule 3 – Equipment, Official Softball. Allow USA Softball and/or GHSA approved ball and it must be Optic yellow with raised seam .47 cor. (375 maximum) and can have a cover. Check www.usasoftball.com for a complete and up-to-date list of legal bats. If a team is found using an ILLEGAL/ALTERED/NON APPROVED bat prior to player entering batter’s box the equipment shall be removed and play continued. After a player enters the batter's box the coach will be ejected and an out declared. Stealing: Runners may leave the base when the pitcher releases the ball. If runners leave early, an immediate dead ball will be called. The runner will be declared out and all other base runners will return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. The pitch will be a “no pitch”. Dropped 3rd Strike and Infield Fly Rule are in effect. Field Dimensions: Bases: 60 ft Pitching Rubber: 40 ft Pitching Circle: 8 foot diameter (16 ft across) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Mountain Athletic Conference Baseball Rules (ALL Softball Levels- 8U/10U/12U/14U and ONLY 14U Baseball) 14U Softball Division All of these rules can be found in GRPA Athletic Manual Softball pages 120-126 Official USA Softball Fast Pitch Softball Rules (for use in all championship games of USASoftball) printed in the current edition of the Official Guide for National USA Softball is accepted guide for GRPA games with the exceptions found in this manual. Courtesy Runners: a. At any time, the team at-bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher. The same runner may not be used for both positions. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances. b. The courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher must be anyone not in the current batting order. It cannot be the same person for both positions. If no subs are available then the last batted out is to be utilized as the courtesy runner. c. A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in the half inning. (Penalty: out if discovered prior to next pitch) d. In 8 & under, no courtesy runner for the pitcher is allowed. Extra Players (EP) - A maximum of 2 EP’s can be used at all levels of GRPA softball. No DH allowed. ***Modified Run Rule - Five runs per inning max in regular season games. Once in MAC Tournament and beyond, it would refer back to unlimited runs per inning. Length of games: Six Innings - No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes. (7 innings in GRPA Events) A game which is tied after regulation play shall continue until a winner is determined. International Tiebreaker: After the regulation game or time limit has expired, the International tie-breaker will be used. The last scheduled batter will be placed on second base. This will continue until a winner is determined. ---PAGE BREAK--- To start a game: A game may begin or finish with one less than required to start. (14U - may start with 8 players) The vacant position must be listed last in the batting order. An out will be recorded when the vacant position in the batting order is scheduled to bat. The official ball shall be that as permitted for play in USA Softball. 12U youth will hit 12” softballs core .47 Optic Yellow ball. Must comply with USA Softball Rule 3 – Equipment, Official Softball. Allow USA Softball and/or GHSA approved ball and it must be Optic yellow with raised seam .47 cor. (375 maximum) and can have a cover. Check www.usasoftball.com for a complete and up-to-date list of legal bats. If a team is found using an ILLEGAL/ALTERED/NON APPROVED bat prior to player entering batter’s box the equipment shall be removed and play continued. After a player enters the batter's box the coach will be ejected and an out declared. Stealing: Runners may leave the base when the pitcher releases the ball. If runners leave early, an immediate dead ball will be called. The runner will be declared out and all other base runners will return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. The pitch will be a “no pitch”. Dropped 3rd Strike and Infield Fly Rule are in effect. Field Dimensions: Bases: 60 ft Pitching Rubber: 43 ft PItching Circle: 8 foot diameter (16 ft across) ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Dawson County Park and Recreation Baseball Rules Tee Ball • Safe-Tee ball: o Girls = Safe Soft 11” softball o Boys = Regulation Tee Ball • 2 full innings or a drop-dead time of 1 hour • No score will be kept. No outs are kept. • Field Set-Up: o 20 ft. line from home plate will be drawn from foul line to foul line o Pitching line will be drawn from the 20-foot arc to the front of the 10-foot circle o Bases = 50 ft. o Coach may pitch from any distance along this line • Pitcher must remain in the pitching circle (35 ft.) until the ball has been put into play • Player comes into the 20 ft. arch and picks up a ball that, in the umpire’s judgment would have made it across the line, the batter will be awarded first base • Player who is called out must return to the dug-out • May not stay on the base and continue to run • All overthrows to any infielder that cannot be retrieved by a step and reach will become a dead ball. All runners will be awarded only 1 base beyond the last legally acquired base at the time of the throw. • Defense: o One fielder at each infield position: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, SS, catcher, and pitcher o All other fielders must be behind infielders at least 10 feet. o Catcher = located at backstop and must wear a helmet and face shield. NO EXCEPTIONS! o Defensive Coaches- Two coaches may be in the outfield to direct the players, not assist them. A third defense coach may be allowed if agreed upon by both teams. • Offense: o Each player will bat every inning o 3 pitches thrown first by the coach, then 2 swings off the tee o Batters and base runners = required to wear a helmet o Offensive Coaches: First base coach and third base coach must be in coach’s box. There is no offensive base coach at second base. An offensive coach may be at the plate to help with the batter o Do not touch runners while the ball is in play o More coaches than allowed or in unauthorized location • 1st offense = warning • 2nd offense = will be restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game • 3rd offense = will be ejected • Players who arrive after the game has begun = added to the bottom of the line-up • Two unexcused absences from practice may result in the suspension of one game • Park will decide if the absence is excused or not ---PAGE BREAK--- • All players, coaches, parents, and spectators should be familiar with the Park Rules, Playing Rules, Zero Tolerance Policy, and Parent Code of Ethics for all sports and activities in which they participate • Violations of any rules, policies, or code of ethics could result in ejection, fine, suspension, or any combination of the three ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Dawson County Park and Recreation Baseball Rules 6u Coach Pitch and 8u Coach Pitch Division (Boys & Girls) • 6 innings - No new inning after 1 hour and 15 minutes, or team is mathematically eliminated • Mathematically eliminated = enough innings to score a maximum of 5 runs in remaining innings and at least tie the game. • If game is tied with no time remaining, a game can end in a regulation tie • Tie Breaker Rule: o If there is still time remaining, 1 inning extra inning will be played. o Teams will start with 1 runner (last out from the previous inning) at 2nd base o If the game is still tied after 1 extra inning, the game shall end in a tie. • 5 runs or 3 outs per half inning whichever comes first • Offense/Batting o 5 pitches or 3 swings are allowed per batter o Batter fouls off the last pitch, they will continue to bat until: • They strike out • they put the ball in play • they look at the last pitch o NO bunting allowed o NO stealing o Bats • Boys – Must have the USA Bat hologram/screen print • Girls – Must have OFFICIA SOFTBALL on the barrel o If a batted ball unintentionally hits the coach pitching, it will be declared a dead ball foul ball. If the adult pitcher intentionally deflects the course of a batted ball, the ball shall become dead, the batter shall be declared out, and no runner(s) shall advance and they will be returned to their occupied base prior to the pitch o Courtesy runner: o Catcher only. Must be last batted out or sub. • Baserunning-8u Baseball Only • All overthrows by an infielder to an infielder or at 1st base that cannot be retrieved by a step and a reach, shall become a dead ball and the batter runner shall be awarded 2 bases from the time of the pitch. All other runners will advance only if forced to advance. • This means that only plays at 1st base will be considered overthrows. • In the event of an overthrow (dead ball), any other runners on base will return to the base last touched unless they are forced to advance by the batter runner. ---PAGE BREAK--- • Coaches: o First and third base for offense o 1 Coach for defense. Must be in outfield. o More coaches than allowed or in unauthorized location • 1st offense = warning • 2nd offense = will be restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game • 3rd offense = will be ejected • Defense: o Teams may play 10 players in the field. (Pitcher, Catcher, 4 Infielders, 4 Outfielders) o Outfielders must stay in the outfield grass until the ball is put in play. o Defense must stop the advancement of the lead runner for time to be granted by the umpire o The pitcher shall wear a mask for safety reasons o Field Set-Up: o Bases = 60 ft. o Pitching Rubber = 46 ft. o Pitching Circle = 5 ft. radius (10 ft. across) o Safety Line = 46 ft. mark between home/first & home/3rd ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Dawson County Park and Recreation Baseball Rules 10u Boys Division • 6 innings - No new inning after 1 hour and 15 minutes or team is mathematically eliminated. • Mathematically eliminated= when a team can no longer win or tie the game by scoring 5 runs in each remaining inning and at least tie the game. • Tie Breaker Rule: • 1 inning played even if time has expired. • Teams will start with 1 runner (last out from the previous inning) at 2nd base • If the game is still tied after 1 extra inning, the game shall end in a tie. • 5 runs per inning or 3 outs, whichever comes first. • Field Set-Up: Bases: 60ft Pitching Distance: 46ft • Dropped 3rd/ Infield Fly: • Dropped 3rd strike IS NOT in effect in 10u. • Infield fly IS in effect. • Courtesy Runner: • Pitcher and catcher only • Player that is not playing defense at that time • Stealing: • Runners may not leave a base until the ball crosses the plate. • If a runner leaves early, an immediate dead ball will be called. The runner is called out, and all other runners will return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. The pitch will be declared a “No Pitch”. • Bunting: • Allowed, but a batter may NOT square to bunt, then draw back their bat and swing (contact or no contact). • Batter shall be out, dead ball declared. • Bats: • Must have the USA bat hologram/screen print. • Defense: o Defense must stop the advancement of the lead runner for time to be granted by the umpire ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Dawson County Park and Recreation Baseball Rules 12u Boys Division • 6 innings - No new inning after 1 hour and 15 minutes, or team is mathematically eliminated. • Mathematically eliminated = when a team can no longer win or tie the game by scoring 5 runs in each remaining inning and at least time the game. • Tie Breaker Rule: • 1 inning played even if time has expired. • Teams will start with 1 runner (last out from the previous inning) at 2nd base • If the game is still tied after 1 extra inning, the game shall end in a tie. • 5 runs or 3 outs per half inning whichever comes first • Field Set-Up: Bases: 70ft Pitching Distance: 50ft • Stealing: • Baserunners may lead off and steal at any time during a live ball. • Dropped 3rd/Infield Fly: • Dropped 3rd and infield fly are in effect. • Bats: • Must have the USA bat hologram/screen print. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2026 Mountain Athletic Conference Baseball Rules (ALL Softball Levels- 8U/10U/12U/14U and ONLY 14U Baseball) 14U BASEBALL Division Rules All of these rules can be found in GRPA Athletic Manual Baseball pages 99-108 Games in boys’ baseball at all levels of play are governed by the current rules and regulations of the GHSA Constitution and by-laws and the National Federation, National Alliance Edition, Baseball Rules with the exceptions as may be found in this manual. Courtesy Runners: a. At any time, the team at-bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher. The same runner may not be used for both positions. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances. b. The courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher must be anyone not in the current batting order. It cannot be the same person for both positions. If no subs are available, then the last batted out is to be utilized as the courtesy runner. c. A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in the half inning. (Penalty: out if discovered prior to next pitch) Extra Players (EP) - A maximum of 2 EP’s can be used at all levels of GRPA baseball. No DH allowed. Length of games: Six Innings - No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes (7 innings in GRPA Events) A game which is tied after regulation play shall continue until a winner is determined. International Tiebreaker: After the regulation game or time limit has expired, the International tie-breaker will be used. The last scheduled batter will be placed on second base. This will continue until a winner is determined. To start a game: A game may begin or finish with one less than required to start. (14U- may start with 8 players) The vacant position must be listed last in the batting order. An out will be recorded when the vacant position in the batting order is scheduled to bat. ---PAGE BREAK--- The official bat shall be round and made of wood solid one piece, metal, or other material acceptable for batting as approved by rules governing in the GRPA and USA bat rule. Regulation aluminum bats which meet GRPA/USA standards are permitted in all 8U, 10U, and 12U divisions. Approved Bat List: Bats for 14U Baseball Divisions shall conform to National Federation and GHSA guidelines. The diameter at the thickest part shall be 2- 5/8” or less. The length shall be 36” or less. All bats must meet the standards set by The Georgia High School Association and The National Federation of High School Sports. The bat shall not weigh numerically more than 3 ounces less than the length. Bats on NFHS site also must include marking of BB-COR as required and may not be altered. 2 ¼” bats are not allowed in 14U and 17U Divisions. Example: A 32” long bat cannot be less than 29 ounces in weight. Catchers must wear full protective equipment, including a mask with throat protector, protective helmet (protective cap must cover ear), body protector, shin guards, and protective cup in an athletic supporter. 14U Division: The maximum number of pitches that can be thrown in a game/day is 105 pitches. If a team plays multiple games in one day, the total pitches for the day per pitcher is 105 pitches. If a pitcher throws 41 or more pitches in a game and is removed from the mound, they are not eligible to return to the mound in the same game or until their required rest period is observed’ A pitcher who throws 40 or less pitches in a day requires NO rest period. A pitcher who throws between 41- 70 pitches in a day requires one calendar day of rest. A pitcher who throws between 71-105 pitches in a day requires two calendar days of rest. If a pitcher pitches less than 41 pitches in game one, they are eligible to pitch in game two but the pitch count will be a cumulative total for the day. In all age groups, once a pitcher leaves the mound, he/she cannot return to the mound in that game, regardless of the number of pitches thrown. In all age groups, once a pitcher leaves the mound, he/she cannot return to the mound in that game, regardless of the number of pitches thrown. In case of a suspended or forfeited game, the pitching regulations will still apply. The intent of this rule is for the pitcher's arm to be protected. All rest periods apply. Pitches thrown count for the day the game started. A pitcher that starts a game on Wednesday and the game goes past midnight may continue to pitch in that game. If this happens, his pitch count is credited with pitches thrown on the day the game started. -IF A PITCHER IS REPLACED while his team is on defense, the substitute pitcher shall pitch to the batter then at-bat, or any substitute for that-batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base, or until a third out has been made. ---PAGE BREAK--- Each team when on defense may be granted no more than three conferences during a game without penalty, to permit a coach or his representatives to confer with a defensive player or players, including his pitcher. A request for time for an obviously incapacitated player shall not constitute a charged conference nor shall a conference be charged whenever the pitcher is removed as pitcher. In extra-inning games, a team on defense may have one conference per inning without penalty. -The penalty for using conferences in excess of times listed above shall be removal of pitcher from the pitching position for the balance of the game. The umpire will deny any coach defensive player conference which will violate it. EXCEPTION: If a pitcher is incapacitated or guilty of flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct, this rule is ignored. -Any relief pitcher shall be allowed a minimum of ten warm-up pitches regardless of whether or not he becomes the pitcher during or at the beginning of an inning. After the initial ten warm- up pitches, he may also be allowed additional warm-up pitches until such time the umpire believes the player’s arm has warmed sufficiently. -Balk rules shall be in effect for all divisions except the 12U Major Baseball Division. (NOTE: the balk rules for GRPA divisions are the same as those for game played in accordance with rules adopted by the Georgia High School Association and pitchers should be made aware by team coaches or manager of these balk regulations.) -An intentional walked batter will be awarded first base and the pitcher will be charged 4 pitches with no pitches thrown or the balance of pitches to award base. -Each team, when on offense, may be granted not more than one charged conference per inning to permit the coach or any of that team’s members to confer with base runners and/or the batter. -In the 14U “Major” Division, runners can play off the base and are allowed to steal at any point during live play including dropped third strikes. -A walk is a live ball situation. Once the pitcher is in control of the ball and on the pitching mound, a runner must advance or return immediately to a base. -Headfirst slides are not allowed by players wearing a facemask. The penalty for a headfirst slide in all divisions of baseball shall be an out if a facemask is worn; C-Flaps can be worn without penalty. A dive back to a base on a pick off or base overrun is not considered a head first slide. Runners in rundown situations may not slide headfirst if wearing a facemask. Any runner is out when he/she does not slide or attempt to avoid the fielder who has the ball in the proximity of the base and is waiting to make a tag or if they maliciously run into a fielder (give up, get down, go around). NOTE: For any clarifications, see NFHS rules. -Infield Fly Rule is in effect for 14U. ---PAGE BREAK--- In the 14U Major Division, it is illegal for a batter to square to bunt and then draw back his bat and swing away at pitch (contact with ball not required) Penalty: Out and all runners must return to base occupied at time of pitch. Catchers must wear full protective equipment, including mask with throat protector, protective helmet (protective cap in 14U must cover ear), body protector, shin guards, and protective cup in an athletic supporter. The umpire or tournament director shall inspect each catcher’s full protective equipment prior to the game to determine its safety. All players shall wear protective helmets while batting, running bases, and when on deck. The helmet shall be so designed as to give protection to the temples and the base of the skull as well as to the top of the head. Face masks are recommended for all age groups. Chin Straps are recommended for all divisions. Field Dimensions: Bases: 80 ft Pitching Rubber: 54 ft ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME 9:00am F14 Satterfield Stephens 9:00am F14 Ivester Cagle 9:00am F15 Cagle Keyt 9:00am F15 Harris 9:00am F16 Girvan Byrd 9:00am F16 Byrd Satterfield 10:00am F14 Ivester 10:00am F14 Stephens Keyt 10:00am F15 Brookshire Kludjian 10:00am F15 Kludjian Girvan 10:00am F16 Harris Adams 10:00am F16 Adams Brookshire 9:00am F14 Ivester Girvan 9:00am F14 Cagle vs Byrd 9:00am F15 Kludjian Satterfield 9:00am F15 Harris vs Kludjian 9:00am F16 Cagle Stephens 9:00am F16 Keyt vs Ivester 10:00am F14 Byrd Harris 10:00am F14 Girvan vs Stephens 10:00am F15 Keyt Adams 10:00am F15 Satterfield vs Brookshire 10:00am F16 Brookshire 10:00am F16 Adams vs 9:00am F14 vs Cagle 9:00am F14 Ivester vs Satterfield 9:00am F15 Satterfield vs Keyt 9:00am F15 Keyt vs Girvan 9:00am F16 Stephens vs Ivester 9:00am F16 Cagle vs Kludjian 10:00am F14 Girvan vs Brookshire 10:00am F14 Brookshire vs Harris 10:00am F15 Adams vs Harris 10:00am F15 Byrd vs 10:00am F16 Kludjian vs Byrd 10:00am F16 Adams vs Stephens Games @ Rock Creek Park 445 Martin Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 Saturday, April 11th (Practice) Instructional League Saturday, March 21st (Practice) Saturday, April 18th (Scrimmage) Saturday, March 28th (Practice) Saturday, April 25th (Scrimmage) Saturday, May 2nd (Scrimmage) ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F14 6:00pm Brookshire vs Greene F14 12:00pm Rush vs Adams F14 7:00pm McGinnis vs Tobias F14 1:00pm Tobias vs Callaway F15 6:00pm Rush vs Henson F15 12:00pm McCoy vs Greene F15 7:00pm Muller vs McCoy F15 1:00pm Henson vs Fisher F16 6:00pm Nelson vs Fisher F16 12:00pm Muller vs Nelson F16 7:00pm Adams vs Callaway F16 1:00pm Brookshire vs Morang F14 6:00pm Adams vs McCoy F14 11:30am Fisher vs Muller F14 7:00pm Bourgeois vs Fisher F14 12:30pm McCoy vs Rush F15 6:00pm Morang vs Callaway F15 11:30am Tobias vs Brookshire F15 7:00pm Greene vs McGinnis F15 12:30pm Henson vs McGinnis F16 6:00pm Rush vs Brookshire F16 11:30am Bourgeois vs Greene F16 7:00pm Muller vs Tobias F16 12:30pm Callaway vs Adams F14 6:00pm Henson vs Tobias F14 6:00pm Muller vs McGinnis F14 7:00pm Greene vs Adams F14 7:00pm Nelson vs Brookshire F15 6:00pm Bourgeois vs Nelson F15 6:00pm Callaway vs Fisher F15 7:00pm Morang vs Muller F15 7:00pm Bourgeois vs Henson F16 6:00pm Callaway vs Rush F16 6:00pm Morang vs McCoy F16 7:00pm Fisher vs McGinnis F16 7:00pm Adams vs Tobias F14 6:00pm Greene vs Morang F14 11:30am Bourgeois vs Morang F14 7:00pm Callaway vs Bourgeois F14 12:30pm McCoy vs Brookshire F15 6:00pm Henson vs Muller F15 11:30am Nelson vs Henson F15 7:00pm McCoy vs Nelson F15 12:30pm Rush vs Greene F16 6:00pm Brookshire vs McGinnis F16 7:00pm Tobias vs Rush F14 6:00pm McGinnis vs Bourgeois F14 6:00pm Brookshire vs Fisher F14 7:00pm Callaway vs Nelson F14 7:00pm McGinnis vs Callaway F15 6:00pm Tobias vs McCoy F15 6:00pm Rush vs Morang F15 7:00pm Fisher vs Adams F15 7:00pm Muller vs Bourgeois F16 6:00pm Nelson vs Adams F16 7:00pm Greene vs Henson Saturday, April 25th Thursday, April 30th Saturday, March 28th Tuesday, May 5th Tuesday, April 14th Tuesday, April 21st Tuesday, March 31st Saturday, March 21st Tuesday, March 24th T-Ball Tuesday, March 17th All Games will be played at Rock Creek Park Rock Creek: 445 Martin Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F2 6:30pm White 2 vs Dawson RP7 6:45pm Dawson vs Gilmer 2 At Dawson At Gilmer F2 6:30pm Gilmer 3 vs Dawson F2 6:30pm White 1 vs Dawson At Dawson At Dawson CC2 6:00pm Dawson vs Gilmer 3 CC2 6:45pm Dawson vs Gilmer 1 At Gilmer At Gilmer YP2 6:30pm Dawson vs White 1 F2 6:30pm Gilmer 1 vs Dawson At White At Dawson F2 6:30pm Gilmer 2 vs Dawson YP3 6:00pm Dawson vs White 2 At Dawson At White 186 Recreation Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 @ Dawson 486 Clear Creek Rd. Ellijay, Ga 30536 @ Gilmer 327 Asbestos Rd. Cleveland, Ga 30528 @ White HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) 8u Softball Monday, April 27th Monday, March 30th Monday, April 13th Monday, March 23rd Monday, May 4th Thursday April 23rd Thursday, May 7th Thursday, April 16th Thursday, March 26th Monday, April 20th ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F9 6:00pm Cherico vs Lasseter F9 6:00pm Cherico vs Paulson F9 7:15pm Gellar vs Paulson F9 7:15pm Lasseter vs Hinton F10 6:00pm Andy Thompson vs Adkins F10 6:00pm Airich vs Aric Thompson F10 7:15pm Aric Thompson vs Hinton F10 7:15pm Adkins vs Parker F11 6:00pm Airich vs Parker F11 6:00pm Gellar vs Andy Thompson F9 6:00pm Aric Thompson vs Adkins F9 6:00pm Gellar vs Aric Thompson F9 7:15pm Hinton vs Airich F9 7:15pm Cherico vs Parker F10 6:00pm Paulson vs Lasseter F10 6:00pm Paulson vs Andy Thompson F10 7:15pm Andy Thompson vs Cherico F10 7:15pm Lasseter vs Airich F11 6:00pm Parker vs Gellar F11 6:00pm Adkins vs Hinton F9 10:00am Parker vs Paulson F9 6:00pm Lasseter vs Adkins F9 11:15am Aric Thompson vs Cherico F9 7:15pm Andy Thompson vs Parker F9 12:30pm Hinton vs Gellar F10 6:00pm Cherico vs Hinton F9 1:45pm Airich vs Adkins F10 7:15pm Paulson vs Aric Thompson F9 3:00pm Andy Thompson vs Lasseter F11 6:00pm Gellar vs Airich F9 6:00pm Parker vs Aric Thompson F9 6:00pm Parker vs Lasseter F9 7:15pm Lasseter vs Gellar F9 7:15pm Aric Thompson vs Andy Thompson F10 6:00pm Adkins vs Cherico F10 6:00pm Hinton vs Paulson F10 7:15pm Paulson vs Airich F10 7:15pm Adkins vs Gellar F11 6:00pm Hinton vs Andy Thompson F11 6:00pm Airich vs Cherico All Games will be played at Rock Creek Park Rock Creek: 445 Martin Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) Thursday, April 2nd Thursday, April 16th 8u Baseball Thursday, March 19th Thursday, March 26th Saturday, April 18th Thursday, April 30th Thursday, May 7th Thursday, April 23rd ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F9 6:45pm Griffith vs Lumpkin 1 F2 6:00pm Griffith vs Walden At Lumpkin At Dawson F2 6:00pm Lumpkin 1 vs Walden F2 6:00pm Gilmer 1 vs Griffith At Dawson F2 7:20pm Gilmer 2 vs Walden At Dawson F2 6:00pm White 2 vs Walden F2 6:00pm Walden vs Griffith F2 7:20pm White 1 vs Griffith At Dawson At Dawson F8 5:30pm Griffith vs Lumpkin 2 YP2 6:00pm Walden vs White 1 F8 6:45pm Walden vs Lumpkin 2 YP2 7:15pm Griffith vs White 2 At Lumpkin At White 186 Recreation Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 CC4 6:00pm Walden vs Gilmer 1 486 Clear Creek Rd. Ellijay, Ga 30536 @ Gilmer CC4 7:20pm Griffith vs Gilmer 2 327 Asbestos Rd. Cleveland, Ga 30528 @ White At Gilmer 1166 Captain McDonald Rd. Dahlonega, Ga 30533 @ Lumpkin HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) 10u Softball Thursday, March 19th Thursday, April 30th Tuesday, March 31st Thursday, May 7th Tuesday, April 28th Friday, April 17th Tuesday, March 24th Thursday, March 26th Thursday, April 23rd ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F10 6:00pm Barton vs Belkot F10 6:00pm Dorris vs Sinteff F10 7:20pm McLaughlin vs Dorris F10 7:20pm Tanner vs Barton F9 6:00pm Sinteff vs Tanner F9 6:00pm Belkot vs McLaughlin Bonus Bonus F10 6:00pm McLaughlin vs Tanner F10 6:00pm Dorris vs Barton F10 7:20pm Barton vs Sinteff F10 7:20pm Tanner vs Belkot F9 6:00pm Belkot vs Dorris F9 6:00pm Sinteff vs McLaughlin Bonus F10 12:30pm Sinteff vs Dorris F10 6:00pm Sinteff vs Barton F10 1:45pm Barton vs Tanner F10 7:20pm Dorris vs Belkot F10 3:00pm McLaughlin vs Belkot F9 6:00pm Tanner vs McLaughlin F10 6:00pm Barton vs McLaughlin F10 6:00pm Belkot vs Barton F10 7:20pm Belkot vs Sinteff F10 7:20pm McLaughlin vs Dorris F9 6:00pm Dorris vs Tanner F9 6:00pm Tanner vs Sinteff All Games will be played at Rock Creek Park Rock Creek: 445 Martin Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) Monday, April 20th Monday, April 27th Monday, March 30th Monday, April 13th Monday, May 4th Saturday, April 18th Monday, March 16th Monday, March 23rd 10U Baseball ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F1 6:00pm Hill vs McAdams F1 6:00pm Hill vs Grindle F1 7:20pm Grindle vs Hill F1 7:20pm McAdams vs Grindle At Dawson At Dawson F1 6:00pm Grindle vs McAdams F1 6:00pm Gilmer 3 vs Hill At Dawson F1 7:20pm Gilmer 1 vs McAdams At Dawson F1 6:00pm McAdams vs Hill F1 6:00pm Gilmer 2 vs Grindle F1 7:20pm McAdams vs Grindle At Dawson At Dawson CC4 5:45pm McAdams vs Gilmer 2 F1 6:00pm Hill vs McAdams CC4 7:00pm Hill vs Gilmer 1 CC4 8:15pm Grindle vs Gilmer 3 At Gilmer 186 Recreation Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 @ Dawson F1 6:00pm Grindle vs Hill 486 Clear Creek Rd. Ellijay, Ga 30536 @ Gilmer At Dawson HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) 12u Softball Tuesday, March 17th Tuesday, April 14th Tuesday, March 31st Thursday, April 23rd Tuesday, April 21st Thursday, April 2nd Friday, April 17th Thursday, March 19th Tuesday, March 24th ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F12 6:00pm Ingram vs Harmon F12 6:00pm Harmon vs Brown F12 7:20pm Brown vs Skinner F12 7:20pm Skinner vs Ingram Bonus Bonus F12 6:00pm Brown vs Ingram F12 6:00pm Skinner vs Brown F12 7:20pm Harmon vs Skinner F12 7:20pm Harmon vs Ingram F12 9:00am Brown vs Harmon F12 6:00pm Skinner vs Harmon F12 10:20am Ingram vs Skinner F12 7:20pm Ingram vs Brown F12 6:00pm Ingram vs Harmon F12 6:00pm Skinner vs Ingram F12 7:20pm Brown vs Skinner F12 7:20pm Harmon vs Brown All Games will be played at Rock Creek Park Rock Creek: 445 Martin Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) Monday, March 23rd 12u Baseball Monday, March 16th Monday, April 27th Monday, May 4th Monday, April 20th Monday, March 30th Saturday, April 18th Monday, April 13th ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME CC4 6:45pm Pickens vs Gilmer F1 6:00pm Dawson vs Gilmer At Gilmer F1 7:30pm Pickens vs Dawson At Dawson F1 6:00pm Gilmer vs Dawson F1 6:00pm Pickens vs Dawson F1 7:30pm Dawson vs Pickens F1 7:30pm Gilmer vs Dawson At Dawson At Dawson CC4 6:00pm Dawson vs Gilmer F3 10:00am Gilmer vs Pickens At Gilmer F3 11:30am Dawson vs Pickens At Pickens CC4 6:00pm Pickens vs Gilmer F3 10:00am Pickens vs Gilmer At Gilmer F3 11:30am Dawson vs Pickens At Pickens 186 Recreation Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 @ Dawson CC4 6:00pm Pickens vs Gilmer 1826 Refuge Road Jasper, Ga 30143 @ Pickens CC4 7:30pm Dawson vs Gilmer 486 Clear Creek Rd. Ellijay, Ga 30536 @ Gilmer At Gilmer HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) Monday, May 4th Monday, April 20th Monday, March 30th Saturday, May 2nd Thursday, April 30th Saturday, April 25th Monday, April 13th 14u Softball Monday, March 23rd Thursday, March 19th ---PAGE BREAK--- VISITOR HOME VISITOR HOME F8 6:30pm McFarland vs Carroll YP3 6:00pm Carroll vs Lumpkin At Dawson At Lumpkin YP1 6:30pm McFarland vs White At White F7 6:00pm Lumpkin vs McFarland CC1 6:00pm Carroll vs Gilmer At Dawson At Gilmer F8 6:00pm Gilmer vs McFarland F7 6:00pm Carroll vs McFarland F8 7:30pm White vs Carroll At Dawson At Dawson F8 6:00pm White vs Carroll F7 6:30pm Gilmer vs Carroll F8 7:30pm Lumpkin vs McFarland At Dawson At Dawson F3 6:00pm McFarland vs Lumpkin At Lumpkin Rock Creek: 445 Martin Rd. Dawsonville, Ga 30534 @ Dawson CC1 6:00pm McFarland vs Gilmer 486 Clear Creek Rd. Ellijay, Ga 30536 @ Gilmer At Gilmer 327 Asbestos Rd. Cleveland, Ga 30528 @ White 1166 Captain McDonald Rd. Dahlonega, Ga 30533 @ Lumpkin F3 6:00pm Carroll vs Lumpkin At Lumpkin HOME (White) VISITOR (Maroon) Tuesday, March 31st Tuesday, April 14th Thursday, March 26th Tuesday, March 24th Tuesday, April 21st Tuesday, April 28th Thursday, April 30th Tuesday, March 17th Thursday, March 19th 14U Baseball