SQUIRTS (11-12) RULES
BASE DISTANCE  55’	PITCHING DISTANCE   35 ’

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).
	A batter may run on the third strike if the catcher misses or drops the ball, provided that first base is not occupied and there are less than 2 out or anytime that there are 2 out.
	Stealing is permitted and the runner may leave the base once the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.
	The infield fly rule applies 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