Umpires will check that all coaches on the fields are compliant with OMGS requirements.
Game time is forfeit time.
There will be ten defensive players.
No player can sit out for two (2) consecutive innings.
There is open substitution.
Teams bat all team members present.
Regular season games can end in a tie.
If there is less than 5 min. left in a game, no new inning may be started.
There must be eight girls present to begin the game (with the exception of T-Ball/6U). If a team plays the game with eight players, an automatic out will be taken for the ninth batter only and not for the missing tenth batter. If a team plays the game with nine players, there is no automatic out.
If a player gets injured or sick during a game and is taken out and cannot bat, coaches must inform the umpire. If the team still has nine players without her, then no penalty will be given for her missed at-bats, however, she will not be allowed to rejoin the game. The team must have eight players to finish the game without her or will be required to forfeit.
Players may be added to the end of the line up if they arrive after the game has started, but it must be reported to the official Scorekeeper and Umpire or will be considered batting out of order.
Players put on the line up must arrive prior to their turn at bat or an out will be taken for that batter each time her name comes up on the official scorebook to bat, until she arrives.
The offensive and defensive teams will trade positions upon three outs by the defensive team or seven runs (12U, 14U, 18U), and five runs (8U & 10U) by the offensive team.
Line-ups must be entered into the Game Changer app at least 10 minutes prior to the game start time, even if the previous game is running late.
Coaches must meet the umpire at the plate five minutes prior to game time, or as soon as the previous game is over in the case that games are running late.
A player must play in at least 75% of her games to be eligible for All-Stars. T-Ball/6U league players are not eligible to play All-Stars.
OMGS has a ZERO tolerance policy for abusive behavior. A coach, player or spectator will not direct a derogatory or abusive remark (including foul language) to another coach, player, spectator or umpire. Actions of this kind will cause the suspension of a coach or player, the ejection of a spectator from the park and/or forfeiture of game if necessary. The ejection will last for the entirety of the day upon which the ejection occurs. If the offense is deemed serious enough, the board maintains the right to consider and vote on additional corrective action. A coach that is ejected from a game will be required to miss the next game if not played on the same day.
Positive chants and cheers are encouraged and acceptable. It is not, however, acceptable to chant derogatory chants at the opposing team and especially the pitcher.
The home team will be the first team listed on the schedule, take the dugout on the third base line, and bat last. They are also responsible for maintaining the official score in Game Changer.
BOTH TEAMS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP THEIR OWN TRASH IN THEIR DUGOUT AND AROUND THEIR BLEACHERS AFTER EVERY GAME IS COMPLETED.
If a player misses three or more consecutive required practices without good reason, the coach will be allowed to bench the player for one full game with the Board’s approval. If she continues to miss practices, this should also be brought to the Board’s attention.
No team will be permitted to warm up in the infield prior to the game. Teams may warm up in foul territory only.
Leading off is allowed after the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.
Intentional walking IS NOT allowed in OMGS recreational softball.
Metal cleats are allowed only for the 14U and 18U age groups, for both OMGS league and All-Star tournaments. Girls wearing metal cleats in other age groups will be warned by the umpire and only allowed to return to the game after replacing the metal cleats with rubber cleats or other closed-toe footwear.