Port Perry & District Minor Softball Association

 
 


 
 
MITES (9-10) 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.

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.

2006

 
   
 

Port Perry & District Minor Softball Association, PO Box 300, Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1A3, Tel: (905) 985 - 7008
Email: softball@portperrysoftball.com

 
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