SPORTSMONKEY

COED DODGEBALL RULES – 2009

 

Game begins by placing the dodge balls (5) along the centerline.  Players then take a position along their back line.  Following the signal of the official (whistle) to start the game, teams may approach centerline to retrieve balls. **Once a ball is retrieved, the player must go back and touch the back fence before the ball can be thrown. Players will be ruled out if they step over the centerline.  

 

·     Best of 9 games

·     8 minute time limit on each game

·     If neither team has been eliminated at the end of 8 minutes, the team with the greater number of players will be declared the winner. In case of equal number of players remaining after regulation, 2-minute “sudden death” overtime will be played

·     One 60 second time out per team per game

·     Minimum 1 women on court per team at start of game(Max of 4 guys)

·     Teams not allowed to cross centerline…OUT if you do

·     If hit by ball thrown from opponent you must leave the court immediately

·     If you catch a ball thrown by the opponent, the opponent must exit the court, the thrower is OUT

·     You may deflect a ball thrown at you using the ball you are holding. If you drop the ball that is being used for deflection you are OUT. You cannot drop a defection ball to catch an incoming ball

·     Any ball after it hits any surface including body part, another ball, floor, wall, net, glass, etc. is a dead ball.  The only exception is if a ball hits opponent and is deflected upward, person hit MUST catch ball in order to get thrower out.  Only the person that deflects the ball can catch it.  The ball will be considered dead if a player catches ball deflected off another player

·     Officials will have final say on all plays, “outs” and time

·     ALL players must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

·     A team may hold the ball for no longer than 60 seconds.  A team member must throw the ball across the center line within 60 seconds

·     No kicking the ball

·     No intentionally throwing the ball above shoulder level. If officials determine as such, you’re out. Remember….We’re out here for FUN!!

·     No team can consist of any more than 3 players from another registered team 

·     “Suicide” throws are allowed.

 

I acknowledge and agree that I have read and fully understand all of the rules above and that I may not participate and forfeit registration fees if I or my team violates these rules.

 

Signature _______________________________________  Date ___________ Team Name ___________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPORTSMONKEY

COED KICKBALL RULES

 

1.     There will be NO umpires.  Teams will be responsible for making honest calls.  SM scorekeeper will make final decision if teams are not in agreement. Any excessive disagreements will result in an ejection from the game and/or league if deemed necessary by SM Staff.  A legal roll must be between the inside lines of the batter’s boxes. 

 

2.     All kickers will get a max of 3 legal rolls.  You will roll the ball to your own team.  

 

3.     To get an out, a defensive player may attempt to throw the ball at the base runner.  Any contact above the shoulders will result in an automatic homerun.   If the base runner is hit below the shoulders then the runner is out. A runner can be called out if the ball deflects off the ground (not the walls) and hits the runner. 

 

4.     All games are seven innings or 25 minutes (warm up time included).   Note: Due to differing circumstances in each and every game, some games will finish just short of the 25 min. while others might run past the 25 min.  Please respect your league’s representative call in this matter.  He/She must keep all games on time in fairness to teams playing later hours due to facility permit restrictions.

 

5.     6 players (at least 2 females) in the field at all times.  SM rules will allow a team to play with a minimum of 4 players (at least 1 female).  If a team plays short, they must take an OUT when the missing player(s) spot comes up to kick. During the regular season, teams are allowed to pick up subs to avoid a forfeit, however, no team can consist of any more than 3 players from another registered team.

 

6.     Teams may bat more than 6 players; however, there can be only six in the field at a time (at least 2 females).                   If a team starts with less than 6 players, then adds a player after the team has already gone through the order, the player may enter the game but will take an OUT, then be allowed to kick immediately.

 

7.     There is a10 run limit per inning up until the 4th inning unless the 4th inning is the last.  After that, unlimited runs may be scored. An electronic scoreboard will be provided to keep up with the innings and runs scored. There is NO run rule.

 

8.     NO bunting is allowed!

 

9.     No leadoffs or stealing.  Runners can leave the base once the batter kicks the ball.  If a runner leaves early, the ball is dead and the runner is declared out.  If this is the 3rd out of the inning, the batter will be first up in the next inning.

 

10.  Games start on time!!!  Teams must be prepared to play.  Forfeit Rule:  10 minutes after game time.  If one team has less than the minimum number of players (4 total w/ 1 female) at ten past the designated start time, it is up to the SM Staff and opposing team as to what is allowable.  The SM Staff member will ultimately make this decision.

 

11.  Please closely watch base runner to defensive player contact.  Any excessive contact or collision should result in an out and/or ejection.  This includes contact with the catcher.  Sliding is allowed. 

 

12.  NO METAL SPIKES OR CLEATS ARE ALLOWED.  Any equipment in question should be brought to the attention of SM Staff member.  The SM Staff member will make all final decisions with regard to equipment discrepancies.

 

13.  A foul ball above the batter’s head may be caught for an out.

 

14.  All balls kicked off of the ceiling or the netting (in fair territory) are in play and may be caught for an out EXCEPT for the designated automatic Home Run line (netting above the wall in the outfield). A ball that hits in fair territory but lands foul is still a FAIR BALL. All balls that hit foul and land fair will be ruled FOUL, but may still be caught for an out.

 

15.  To stop play, hold the ball above your head and call “TIME OUT” and proceed to toss the ball to the pitcher.

 

16.  A runner will be called OUT if the ball hits the player after being kicked. A “Dead Ball” will result and all existing runners will return to their previous bases.

 

17.  There is no home run rule as to the maximum number allowed per inning/game.

 

18.  Waivers and Rosters will be used as acceptable player-team identification during league play.  All roster check requests must be made before the first pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPORTSMONKEY

WIFFLEBALL “QUICKBALL”  RULES

 

1.     There will be NO umpires.  Teams will be responsible for making honest calls.  SM scorekeeper will make final decision if teams are not in agreement. Any excessive disagreements will result in an ejection from the game and/or league if deemed necessary by SM Staff.   

 

2.     All batters will get a max of 5 pitches to put one ball in play.  3 swing/misses results in an out. You will pitch the ball to your own team.

 

3.     All games are seven innings or 25 minutes (warm up time included).   Note: Due to differing circumstances in each and every game, some games will finish short of the 25 min. while others might run past the 25 min.  Please respect your league’s representative call in this matter.  He/She must keep all games on time in fairness to teams playing later hours due to facility permit restrictions.

 

4.     No extra innings.  Ties are decided by ONE PITCH. You’re SM rep will go over rules if they apply.

 

5.     6 players (at least 2 females) in the field at all times.  SM rules will allow a team to play with a minimum of 4 players (at least 1 female).   If a team plays short, they must take an OUT when the missing player(s) spot comes up to kick. During the regular season, teams are allowed to pick up subs to avoid a forfeit, however, no team can consist of any more than 3 players from another registered team.

 

6.     Teams may bat more than 6 players; however, there can be only six in the field at a time (at least 2 females). If a team starts with less than 6 players, then adds a player after the team has already gone through the order, the player may enter the game but will take an OUT, then be allowed to hit immediately.

 

7.     There is a10 run limit per inning up until the 4th inning unless the 4th inning is the last.  After that, unlimited runs may be scored. An electronic scoreboard will be provided to keep up with the innings and runs scored. There is NO run rule.

 

8.     NO bunting is allowed!

 

9.     No leadoffs or stealing.  Runners can leave the base once the batter hits the ball.  If a runner leaves early, the ball is dead and the runner is declared out.  If this is the 3rd out of the inning, the batter will be first up in the next inning.

 

10.   Games start on time!!!  Teams must be prepared to play.  Forfeit Rule:  10 minutes after game time.  If one team has less than the minimum number of players (4 total w/ 1 female) at ten past the designated start time, it is up to the SM Staff and opposing team as to what is allowable.  The SM Staff member will ultimately make this decision.

 

11.   Please closely watch base runner to defensive player contact.  Any excessive contact or collision should result in an out and/or ejection.  This includes contact with the catcher.  Sliding is allowed. 

 

12.   NO METAL SPIKES ARE ALLOWED.  Any equipment in question should be brought to the attention of SM Staff member.  The SM Staff member will make all final decisions with regard to equipment discrepancies.

 

13.   A foul ball above the batter’s head may be caught for an out.

 

14.   A runner will be called OUT and the play DEAD if the batted ball hits a runner in motion in fair play. All runners will return to their previous bases.

 

15.   All balls hit off of the ceiling or the netting (in fair territory) are in play and may be caught for an out EXCEPT for the designated automatic Home Run line (netting above the wall in the outfield). A ball that hits in fair territory but lands foul is still a FAIR BALL. All balls that hit foul and land fair will be ruled FOUL, but may still be caught for an out.

 

16.   To stop play, hold the ball above your head and call “TIME OUT” and proceed to toss the ball to the pitcher.

 

17.   There is no home run rule as to the maximum number allowed per inning/game.

 

  1. Waivers and Rosters will be used as acceptable player-team identification during league play.  All roster check requests must be made before the first pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

League Policies

 

GAMES:

During the  season games are to be played within time allotted (warm up time is included).

 

    

FORFEITS:        

                 If your team forfeits a game during the season, the following rules apply:

                 First Offense:  Loss of game and warning issued.

Second Offense:  Loss of game and staff reserves the right to remove team from the league.

                 Third Offense:  Removal from the league.

                

If you know in advance that your team is going to forfeit a game, we encourage you to call our office so as to help us schedule your opponent a game.

 

Teams have until ten minutes past the designated start time to field a full squad (minimum numbers of players required to play according to the rules).   The staff and opposing team must approve anything less then the minimum.

 

STANDINGS:    

The updated standings will be posted weekly, displaying each teams rank within its skill level.  Rank is based on winning percentage.

                

    

WAIVERS:

In order to participate in the league, each participant must sign the team waiver.  Waivers are provided and must be completed and handed in no later than the first night of play.  Players not present the first week of play will still be required to sign a waiver with our staff before participating.

 

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:

                                A formal protest may be filed before a game if an opposing player’s eligibility is in question.  The player in question will be required to provide his/her player information (name, address, phone #, signature) in writing to a SM staff member prior to the start of the game.  This qualifies as an official protest.  The game will then be played in its entirety as scheduled.  Teams will be notified of all rulings on the identified eligibility discrepancy by the following business day – decisions will not be made on site.  If the protest is proven to be legitimate, it will result in the forfeiture of the game in question.  Games subsequent to the protested game may be rescheduled. 

The above procedure will also apply for any other “logged” protests.  All rulings by SM staff are considered final.

 

SPORTSMANSHIP:

The idea of SM is to have fun.  We hope that all participants keep that in mind when becoming involved.  Although the games may become intense, you still can be competitive while maintaining good sportsmanship.  With this said, any behavior deemed unacceptable by staff may result in suspension and/or ejection from a game or the league.

                

STAFF:               

To coordinate and run the league, a staff member will be available at all times to help the league run as smoothly as possible. If you have questions regarding schedules, policies, rule interpretations, directions to the bar, etc. please ask.

 

PRIZES:

 The top teams in each division will receive a prize of great emotional, spiritual, and most importantly, social value.

 

These policies are designed to make the league run as smoothly and safely as possible, and provide continuity for its participants.  Each player in the league is responsible for this information: please advise your team of these rules and thanks for playing.