CCBSL Rules 2023

 

 

Rules for CCBSL affiliate league:  

·        The League will use TTAB guidelines for the foundation of its Baseball rules and USA Softball for the foundation of its softball rules.  There will be a few modifications to accommodate for scheduling and other issues that may arise.

·        The town where the game is being played is responsible for the field preparation and marking before and after the games. All towns are responsible for umpire fees.

·        All fields should be drug/raked before and after each game.  

·        Each team is responsible for cleaning their dugout after each game.

·        All home teams will pay for umpires regardless of the location they are playing.

 

Draft Rules & Saving players:

·        Please refer to your league's draft rules.

 

Boundary lines:

·        Players on a team must reside in the county or go to school in the town in which they are playing for.

 

Time Limits:

·        Game length will be shortened in order to get all games in and to allow for extra innings if needed.  The length of games will be TTA prescribed innings by division or required time limit listed below.

·        6U-----  1 hr

·        8U boys and girls----- 1hr 15min

·        Boys 10U and 12U------  1hr 30min

·        Boys 14U and 15U------  2hr 15min

·        Girls 10U and above Softball--------- 1hr  30 min

·        No full innings will begin with less than 5 min remaining to play

·        An extra ½ inning will be played if time expires with the visiting team at bat and home team is behind.

·        If the home team is at bat and behind when time expires, they will finish that ½ inning, however, if the home team is at bat and ahead when time expires, the game will "Drop Dead" immediately.  

 

Disputes/Complaints:

·        Talk to the president of your league if you have any complaints.

 

Ties:

·        Games will NOT end in a tie.  Extra innings will be played to determine a winner.

·        If there is a tie breaker needed for end of season standings and there is a head to head split, a run differential between the tied teams will be used to determine the winner.

 

Short Handed:

·        A team will be allowed to play with a minimum of 7 players and will be charged with an out for each vacant position.  If/when players show up they may enter the game at the start of the next ½ inning and the team will not be charged an out for that player.

·        If a team does not have a minimum of 7 players at the start of play, that team will have to forfeit.  If the coach has got in contact with the player/parents and they are on the way, it will be up to the chief umpire and opposing coach to agree to postpone play until the player arrives.  

 

 

 

 

No Call No Show:

 

·        If any team does not call or show up for the game, that team will be fined for cost of umpires per age division.

 

 

 

Clarifications to commonly asked questions:

**This list will be added to as questions/problems arise. The rule book can be a bit overwhelming. Some items listed below will be our CYC mods but with elaboration. Most rules under this section will be pinned directly from the USA rulebook. We are just adding them here for easier access.

Softball

·        “No Walk” Rule. No walks are allowed in the 10U age division. If the opposing pitcher pitches four (4) balls to a batter, then that batter’s coach will finish the strike count for their batter. The batter must hit one (1) of the pitches or they are out. A foul ball that is not caught mandates an additional pitch from the coach. The pitching coach is not allowed to coach the batter or base runners after the pitch is delivered. The coach pitches are not intended to give the team an unfair offensive advantage. In 10U Softball a player may only advance one base per pitch, and there is no stealing while a coach is pitching.

 

·        ALL DIVISIONS- Batters will not throw bats and will be warned by the umpire once for the violation. This warning will be a team warning, and the next violation will result in the acting batter being declared out.


*BASE RUNNERS. A base runner is out, if in the judgement of the umpire, the base coach at first or third base, touches or holds the runner (physically assists) him/her in returning to or leaving first or third base. (Giving a runner a high-five after a home run is not assisting him in any way.

 

·        Run ahead rule- A run-ahead rule will be used for all divisions: 15 runs after three innings; or 10 runs after four innings.

 

·        8U- each team can score a maximum of 6 runs per inning.

 

 

·        10U,12U,14U- There is no run per inning rule.

 

 

·        Pitching distance:

8U- 35 feet

10U- 35 feet

12U- 40 feet

14U- 40 feet

 

·        Ball sizes

8U- 11 in ball

10U- 11 in ball

12U-12 in ball

14U- 12 in ball

 

 

·        Line-up cards are to be completed and submitted to the official scorer and umpire at the start of each game. A starting player shall be official when the line-up is inspected and approved by the plate umpire and team manager at the pre-game meeting. The line-up shall contain the first and last name, defensive position and uniform number of each player. If a wrong number is on the line-up, correct it and continue playing with no penalty. All available substitutes should be listed in the designated place by their first name, last name and uniform number. 2 Eligible roster members may be added to the available substitute list at any time during the game.

 

 

·        8U, 10U, 12U and 14U- Runners are entitled to advance with liability to be put out when the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.

 

·        8U- There will be no stolen bases allowed. · Baserunners may not leave the base until the ball has been released by the coach.





BASEBALL

* 14U pitching mound distance- 60ft 6 inches

  

 

 

 

 Draft Rules

 

·        The head coach will be allowed to choose one assistant coach pre-draft, and all coaches must be registered through the CYC website.

·        The head coach and assistant coach may only have 1 protected player each. Protected players must be their child or a relative.

·        If the coach has 2 children in the same division, they go together.

·        Everyone will draw a number to determine draft order.

·        If a coach has no child or relative to protect, they will get to pick a player in the first round.

·        After every coach has a player(s) ,  then they will draft following their draft order.

·        The draft order will go as follows:

·        1,2,3,4

·        2,3,4,1

·        3,4,1,2

·        4,1,2,3 and so on.

·        Siblings in the same division go together.

·        We will begin drafting with the oldest grade in each division, and draft every child from that group before we move down to the next grade. We will follow this process until we have completed drafting players from all grades within the division. The goal is to create evenly matched teams.

·        We will continue to evaluate the number of players on each team during drafts to make sure we keep the number of players per team as even as possible during the draft process.

·       In the event that the head coach and assistant coach have more than 2 total protected players, they will have to skip subsequent draft rounds that correspond with the protected players grade.

·        No children are allowed at drafts. The head coach and assistant coach are the only ones that are allowed to be in the drafting room.

        

Basketball Rules 2022/23

 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE        

The primary objective of CYC basketball is to provide a safe environment that teaches the youth of our community about leadership, teamwork and good sportsmanship.Our goal is to teach the core fundamentals and rules of the game in a recreational environment.

The volunteer coaches in this program should promote the objective, and emphasize skill development and participation and not winning at all cost.

 

TEAM FORMATION

Age determination is set upon guidelines set forth by Comanche Youth Council.

 

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY 

1. All players must play in or above their respective grade division.
2. In no case will a player ever play in a lower division.

              Boys divisions                                        Girls Divisions

                1st/2nd grade                                        1st/2nd grade

                3rd/4th grade                                        3rd/4th grade

                5th/6th grade                                        5th/6th grade

 

Roster size

1. All rosters will be composed of no less than seven (7) and no more than ten (10) players without  the approval of the board.
2. Bench personnel will be limited to two (2) coaches. Assistant coaches must be board approved and required to submit a background check.
3. No scorekeepers, statisticians, or ball persons will be allowed on the team benches.

 

COACH AND SPECTATOR CONDUCT.

1. Coaches and assistant coaches, and all persons accepting responsibility in the program, must accept and carry out the rules and regulations of the league. They must strive to teach good sportsmanship, good health habits, good citizenship, and exercise the type of personal behavior which will set a good example for our youth. Every safety precaution must be taken. Abuse, embarrassment or intimidation of any player, team, or referee will not be tolerated. Penalty for failing to abide by these standards will be immediate suspension of all coaching duties and responsibilities.
2. Each team coach is responsible for the conduct of their spectators and team participants..
3. CYC has zero tolerance for unsportsmanlike conduct by any coach, player or spectator before, during or after a game. This includes but is not limited to: booing, shouting at the officials, exhibiting negative behavior or expressing negative comments, threats, obscene gestures and foul language.

 

LEAGUE RULES

1. All players must wear the CYC Basketball uniform provided to them with the registration fee.
2. No jewelry may be worn at any time during a game.
3. No Zone or Full Court Press Defense will be allowed in the 1st- 4th grade divisions.
4. No On Ball Screens. (To Encourage Ball Handling and Off Ball Movement and participation.)

 

Ball size

• 1st-2nd grade will use a 27.5” ball
• 3rd/4th grade will use a 28.5” ball
• 5th/6th grade girls will use a 28.5” ball
• 5th/6th grade boys will use a 29.5 in ball

 

Start of game

• Each game will start with a jump ball.

• 1st/2nd grade will begin with the home team inbounding the ball from half court.
• The alternating possession rule will be in effect after the initial jump ball.

 

Goal Height

• 1st/2nd grade = 8’ goals (USA Basketball recommendation.)
• 3rd/4th grade = 9’ goals (USA Basketball recommendation.)
• 4th-6th grade will use regulation 10’ goals

 

Fouls

• Each player may only be assessed 5 fouls.

 

Games clock

• 1st-2nd grade games will consist of two halves with a 16  minute running clock.
• 3rd-6th grade- Four (4)- 7 minute quarters.
• 5 minute half time will be observed.
• The clock will run continuously stopping only for free throws, time outs, injuries and official’s time outs. The clock will stop on every whistle during the last 2 minutes of each half.

• This rule does not apply if either team is up by 15+ points

 

Time outs

• Each team is awarded three (3) 1 min timeouts each game

 

Overtime

• Overtime will be a 3 min set clock starting with a jump ball at center court. One (1) additional time out will be awarded per team in overtime.

• If tied after the overtime period is over, the first team to score wins.
• 1st/2nd Grade overtime will be settled with a best of 5 free throw contest between 5 different shooters from each team.
• If the contest is still tied after shooting, the game will be determined to be a tied contest.

Defense

• 1st-2nd Grade

• 1st/2nd grade must be inside the 3 point line at all times.
• Man to Man Defense played at all times.
• There will be no “double-teaming” or crowding with the exception that if the offensive player with the ball advances past their defender, another defender may rotate over from their assigned player to provide “help defense”.
• Defenders must be matched up with their corresponding color. (Sweat Band or Vet Wrap)
• The visiting team will present their colors first to allow the home team to allocate their colors to their players.Fast-breaks are allowed in the 1st/2nd division. If the athlete who rebounds or steals the ball chooses to fast-break, they may, and the ball is live and can be stolen. If the athlete chooses to hold the ball the referee will signal the defense to get back and get set up allowing offense to bring down the ball.
• Fast-breaks are allowed in the 1st/2nd division. If the athlete who rebounds or steals the ball chooses to fast-break, they may, and the ball is live and can be stolen. If the athlete chooses to hold the ball the referee will signal the defense to get back and get set up allowing offense to bring down the ball.

• 3rd/4th grade

• Only man to man defense is allowed.
• Defenders may start playing defense at half court.
• There will be no “double-teaming” or crowding with the exception that if the offensive player with the ball advances past their defender, another defender may rotate over from their assigned player to provide “help defense”.

• 5th/6th Grade

• Only man to man defense will be allowed in the first three quarters of play.
• There will be no “double-teaming” or crowding with the exception that if the offensive player with the ball advances past their defender, another defender may rotate over from their assigned player to provide “help defense”
• A full court press defense and or zone defense may be played only during the 4th quarter. If there is a lead of more than 15 points only half court defense may be played.

 

Three point shot

• A 3 point shot will only be scored in the 5th/6th Grade division. Any basket made from beyond the 3 point line in any other division will only be scored for 2-points.

 

Free Throws 

• 1st-2nd Grade will shoot free-throws from 10’ from the back board.
• 3rd-4th Grade will shoot free-throws from 14’ from the back board.
• 5th-6th Grade will shoot free-throws from the regular 13 free throw line.

 

Lane Violations

• 1st- 2nd Grade - Lane violations will not be enforced.
• 3rd/4th Grade - 5 Second lane violation will be enforced after 1 warning from game official(s).
• 5th/6th Grade - 3 Second lane violation will be enforced after 1 warning from game official(s).

 

Playing time

• It will be the responsibility of the coach to ensure that each player receives adequate playing time.
• Exceptions to this rule include:  teams with 9 or more players, injury, illness, fouling out, or disciplinary actions.

• Players missing practice will not be the sole determination to be considered a disciplinary action. Coaches will still be required to at least meet the minimum required minute total in this circumstance..

• If any player is not going to play in a game, or play limited minutes, a board member needs to be notified before the game begins.

 

Game Day Procedures

• Home Team must provide a bookkeeper.
• Visiting Team must provide a scoreboard operator.
• NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE GYMS. WATER ONLY!

 

Game Play Conduct:

-Game play is not to be halted by any individuals other than the referee(s)/game official(s) and/or coach(es).

-At the discretion of the game officials, any unsportsmanlike conduct will be penalized as deemed necessary.

Harassing or arguing with the referee(s)/game official(s), to include any board of director will not be tolerated. Those found to be in violation will be subject to removal from the facilities.

 

Tie Breaker:

If 2 teams are tied in record, the winner will be determined by

1. Head to Head

2.If teams split in head-to-head games, points against in those games will be used.

3. If teams are still tied, points against in all league games for the teams tied will be used.

 

RESCHEDULE GAMES:

-All game dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Such cases may include, but are not limited to, bad weather and gym  availability.

-Requests to reschedule games will only be considered if it affects multiple players on one team, and will be at the discretion of the CYC Board of directors.

-Requests will be considered on a case by case basis. If you have a scheduling conflict that you would like the board to consider, please send a detailed email explaining the situation to: [email protected]

Soccer Rules 2022

PREGAME CHECK: 

1. Prior to the game the referee will call the team over to check their shin guards and cleats. The referee will then call for captains who will call a coin toss to determine possession preferences or side preferences. 

2. Each player must wear the team uniform - jersey, shorts, socks, and shin guards. (Shin guards must be completely covered by uniform socks). Uniforms-shirts should be tucked into their shorts, cleats tied tightly in double knots (to prevent unties) 

3. Gym shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes can be worn. 

4. NO jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets), metal or plastic hair clips are allowed on the playing field. Band-Aids or tape to cover earrings is not allowed. 

GAME SPECIFICS: 

Ball size: 

3 yo - #3 

PreK/Kinder - #3 

1st/2nd  - #3 

2nd/3rd - #4 

5th-7th  - #4 

PLAY TIME: 

• 3 yo will play 10 minutes per half

• PreK/Kinder will play 12 minutes per half

• 1st/2nd will play 15-minutes per half 

• 3rd/4th will play 20-minutes per half 

• 5th-7th will play 25-minutes per half 

NUMBER OF PLAYERS ON FIELD: 

• 3 yo - 4v4 no goalie 

• PreK/Kinder - 4v4 no goalie 

• 1st/2nd - 7v7 

• 3rd/4th - 8v8 

• 5th-7th - 9v9 

*** All players shall receive playing time. 

***Where time permits, the referee should explain all infractions to the offending player. 

1st - 7th: 

• No coaches or parents are allowed on the field or at the ends of the field where the goals are located. They must stay on the sidelines. All spectators must sit 2-3 feet back from the sidelines to allow room for coaches to coach from the sidelines.

• Slide tackles are not permitted. 

• No intentional head balls. If an intentional head ball occurs, the opposing team is granted an indirect kick from the spot of the foul. 

• The game starts with a kick-off in the center of the field. Team with possession must serve the ball, the serving player may not touch the ball again before anyone else has touched it. In doing so, will result in an infraction giving the opposing team an indirect free kick.  Opposing team must stay out of the center circle until the ball is kicked. 

• When a goal is scored, the game is re-started with a kick off by the non-scoring team from the center of the field in the same process as the starting kick-off. 

• After the goalie has made a save, she/he may re-enter the ball by punting, drop kicking or throwing the ball. 

5th-7th: 

• The goalie may not pick a ball up that has been intentionally passed back to him/her from a teammate, the goalie must play it back without using his hands. In doing so this will be considered a handball and will result in an infraction. 

  • In the event of this infraction, the opposing team will receive an indirect kick from the spot of the foul. The ball must be touched by one other player before a goal can be made.

• Each team shall change goals at the start of the second half. 

OFF SIDES: No off-sides on throw-ins.

• 3 yo & PreK/Kinder: There will be no offside violations. 

• 1st - 7th: Offside violations will occur after mid field. 

SUBSTITUTIONS ARE UNLIMITED. 

***Permission must be awarded by the referee before any substitutions. 

• 3 yo & PreK/Kinder: Substitutions can be at stoppage or on the fly. Player(s) leaving the field must be completely off before a substitute can enter the field. 

• 1st - 7th: Substitutions at throw-in may be made if you are the team in possession. At any goal kick or any re-start kick either team can sub. 

DIRECT OR INDIRECT FREE KICKS: 

• 3 yr & PreK/KInder: On all free or indirect free kicks, opponents shall be 5 yards away. 

• 1st/2nd all free or indirect free kicks opponents must be 6 yards away

• 3rd/4th all free or indirect free kicks opponents must be 7 yards away 

• 5th-7th all free or indirect free kicks opponents must be 8 yards away

OUT OF BOUNDS: 

• 3 yr & PreK/Kinder: Balls that go out of bounds will be kicked back into play (No throw-ins) The team that did not kick the ball out re-enters the ball with an indirect kick from the spot it went out. 

• 1st-7th: The team that did not kick the ball out re-enters the ball with a throw-in which must be 2- handed, go straight back over the player’s head while their feet remain on the ground until the ball is released. No off-sides on throw-ins.

**1st/2nd is allowed a second throw in upon instruction of the referee. If done incorrectly.

END OUT OF BOUNDS: 

For all ages, when the defensive team kicks the ball out of their own end, the offensive team re-enters the ball with a corner kick kicked from one of the corners (where the flag is – if present). If the offensive team kicks it out the opposition’s end, the defensive team re-enters the ball with a goal kick that is placed at the goal line. 

METHOD OF SCORING: 

• 3 yr - 7th: Method of scoring will conform to FIFA rules. NO heading. 

• 3 yr - Kindergarten: A goal cannot be scored until the ball has been played /touched by a second player on either team when kicked back in. 

RULES OF PLAY FOR 3 YO - KINDERGARTEN:

• Mandatory Positioning– In keeping with the spirit of the game, defenders must move up and down the field with the flow of play. The intent is to keep teams from “parking” a player(s) in their own defensive end, regardless of ball location, to act as a goalkeeper or sweeper. For an infraction of this rule, the offending team will be warned with a maximum of one warning per team per half. For the second infraction by a team in a half, the ball will be awarded to the opposing team at midfield. 

CONDUCT:

• Game play is not to be halted by any individuals other than the referee(s)/game official(s) and/or coach(es).

• At the discretion of the game officials, any unsportsmanlike conduct will be penalized as deemed necessary.

***Harassing or arguing with the referree(s)/game official(s), to include any board of director will not be tolerated. Those found to be in violation will be subject to removal from the facilities.

RESCHEDULE GAMES: 

• All game dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Such cases may include, but are not limited to, bad weather, field availability. 

• Requests to reschedule games will only be considered if it affects multiple players on one team and will be at the discretion of the CYC Board of directors. 

Requests will be considered on a case by case basis. If you have a scheduling conflict that you would like the board to consider, please send a detailed email explaining the situation to: [email protected]

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