1.   4-6 and Under Division, T-Ball
2.   7 and Under Division, Coach Pitch
3.   8 and Under Division, Modified Kid Pitch
4.   9 and Under Division, 9 year olds
5.   10 and Under Division, 10 year olds
6.   11 and Under Division, 11 year olds
7.   12 and Under Division, 12 year olds
8.   14 and Under, Intermediate Division, 13 & 14 year old
9.   16 and Under, Intermediate Division, 15 & 16 year old
10.   19 and Under, Senior Division, 17, 18 & 19 year old

Section 8. Rules – The current edition of USA Rules shall apply except as noted in exceptions for each age group.

1. Refer to the GSLJC “Mini Midget Rules” rule book for TB/CP Divisions
2. The following exceptions apply to the MODIFIED KID PITCH (8U) DIVISION
   1. Bases shall be 50 feet apart.
   2. Pitching shall be 30 feet.
   3. A time limit of one hour and 15 minutes shall apply.
   4. Five innings constitute a game except in case of unfavorable field conditions when three innings constitute a game.
   5. Third called or missed strike is out.
   6. The infield fly rule shall not apply.
   7. There shall be no base stealing.
   8. Pitching exception:
      1. NO WALKS SHALL BE ALLOWED
      2. When a batter reaches a 4-ball count, the offensive coach will step into the pitching circle and pitch to his batter (who will retain her count) a MAXIMUM of 2 pitches (exception allows additional pitches

if the batter hits foul balls). If the batter fails to hit the ball into fair territory from coach/ pitcher pitches, the batter is out and retired.

3. A coach, or someone designated, shall pitch underhand to his or her own players.

4. If the coach/pitcher is struck with a hit ball, the ball is dead. All runners on base return to their bases. Replay the pitch.
5. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the coach/pitcher intentionally interferes with a batted or thrown ball, ball, the batter shall be called out and runners returned to their original bases.
6. The pitcher (youth player) must play even with or behind the coach/pitcher who will not interfere with defensive play. The pitcher (youth player) must have both feet within the pitching circle until the ball is hit.
7. Quick pitches shall not be allowed. The coach/pitcher shall signify beginning of play by raising the ball with an out- stretched arm before each pitch. If, in the judgment of the umpire, a quick pitch is made, a “dead ball” shall be called immediately and play restarted.
8. If the coach/pitcher hits the batter with a pitched ball, it will be counted as one of the pitches. If the player/pitcher hits a batter, the batter is awarded 1^st base.
9. Coach-pitchers may communicate with their batters without leaving the pitching circle, however, should keep it at a minimum to avoid delay of the game.
9. A base runner is allowed to lead off after the pitcher releases the ball. The catcher can throw to the base and attempt to get the runner out after the pitch. If the catcher throws the ball to the base occupied by the runner,

the runner may advance from first to second base as long as a runner was not on second prior to the pitch being released; or from second to third base as long as a runner is not on third prior to the pitch being released.

The runner is only allowed to advance one base on the play. No runner may advance to home.

10. 10^th Batter rule: In each team’s at bat, if three outs have not occurred before the 10^th batter comes to the plate, the 10^th batter rule will be used. When the 10^th batter comes to the plate, both teams will be notified. If the 10^th batter hits the ball into fair territory, the runners may advance until play ends or there is a third out. The play ends when the ball is controlled by a defensive player inside the 8-foot pitching circle.
11. The 7-run rule shall not apply
12. Run Rule: If a team is ahead by 15 runs or more at the end of 2 complete innings, 12 runs or more at the end of 3 complete innings, or 10 runs or more at the end of 4 complete innings, the game shall be terminated and shall constitute a legal game whether or not the time limit has expired.

3. The following exceptions apply to the 9U DIVISION
   1. Bases shall be 50 feet apart.
   2. Pitching shall be 30 feet.
   3. A time limit of one hour and 15 minutes shall apply.
   4. Five innings constitute a game except in case of unfavorable field conditions when three innings constitute a game.
   5. Third called or missed strike is out.
   6. The infield fly rule shall not apply.
   7. There shall be no base stealing.
   8. A base runner is allowed to lead off after the pitcher releases the ball. The catcher can throw to the base and attempt to get the runner out after the pitch. If the catcher throws the ball to the base occupied by the runner,

the runner may advance from first to second base as long as a runner was not on second prior to the pitch being released; or from second to third base as long as a runner is not on third prior to the pitch being released.

The runner is only allowed to advance one base on the play. No runner may advance to home.

9. For each half inning, the team at bat may only score a maximum of seven (7) runs. Once the maximum number of runs is reached, the half inning shall be considered complete and teams shall switch sides. If the team at bat has more than seven (7) runs cross the plate in the last as bat, only seven (7) runs shall be counted for that half inning
10. Run Rule: If a team is ahead by 15 runs or more at the end of 2 complete innings, 12 runs or more at the end of 3 complete innings, or 10 runs or more at the end of 4 complete innings, the game shall be terminated and shall constitute a legal game whether or not the time limit has expired.

4. The following exceptions apply to the 10U DIVISION
   1. Bases shall be 60 feet apart.
   2. Pitching shall be 35 feet.
   3. A time limit of one hour and 15 minutes shall apply.
   4. Five innings constitute a game except in case of unfavorable field conditions when three innings constitute a game.
   5. Third called or missed strike is out.
   6. The infield fly rule shall not apply.
   7. Base stealing shall be limited to one base (even on an overthrow) and no stealing of home.
   8. A base runner is allowed to lead off after the pitcher releases the ball. The catcher can throw to the base and attempt to get the runner out after the pitch. If the catcher throws the ball to the base occupied by the runner,

the runner may advance from first to second base as long as a runner was not on second prior to the pitch being released; or from second to third base as long as a runner is not on third prior to the pitch being released.

The runner is only allowed to advance one base on the play. No runner may advance to home.

9. For each half inning, the team at bat may only score a maximum of seven (7) runs. Once the maximum number of runs is reached, the half inning shall be considered complete and teams shall switch sides. If the team at bat has more than seven (7) runs cross the plate in the last as bat, only seven (7) runs shall be counted for that half inning
10. Run Rule: If a team is ahead by 15 runs or more at the end of 2 complete innings, 12 runs or more at the end of 3 complete innings, or 10 runs or more at the end of 4 complete innings, the game shall be terminated and shall constitute a legal game whether or not the time limit has expired.

5. The following exceptions apply to 11U DIVISION and 12U DIVISION
   1. Bases shall be 60 feet apart.
   2. Pitching shall be 40 feet.
   3. A time limit of one hour and 15 minutes shall apply.
   4. Five innings constitute a game except in case of unfavorable field conditions when three innings constitute a game.
   5. Drop third strike rulings shall apply.