MITES  RULES
BASE DISTANCE   45’	PITCHING DISTANCE   30 ’

In addition to the Inter league General Rules the following adaptations have been made for this division. All Softball Canada and OASA Rules will apply for all games with the following exceptions.

1.	Any one pitcher may pitch a maximum of three innings or the equivalent of 9 outs.
Clarifications of rules often questioned
	The ball is alive and in play until the pitcher has control of the ball or the umpire calls time.
	On an overthrow out of bounds, the runner receives the base he/she was headed for plus one base (including home).
	Batters are out on the third strike even if the catcher misses the ball.
	Stealing is permitted and the runner may leave the base when the ball passes over the plate.
	The infield fly rule does not apply in this division.
	Five (5) run mercy in effect for all innings except the “open” inning.   A maximum of 15 runs will apply for the “open” inning.
	Use of the double base at first base: if there is a play being made or attempted to be made at first, the runner must touch the outside red/orange bag, or they will be called out; the defensive player must touch the inside white bag or the runner will be called safe.   If there is not a play being made at first base the defensive player must move out of the way and cannot interfere with the runner.  The runner may touch the inside white bag whether advancing to second or staying on first.

It is our goal to foster enthusiasm, positive team sportsmanship and softball skills.  The following adaptations and exceptions were implemented with these goals in mind.

Make it fun.

2010