BAMBINO LEAGUE RULES
Ball: Is a standard T-ball
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Age: 2-4 Co-ed
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Out Rule: If a child is called out, they are out and are to return to the dugout. However, there are unlimited outs in each innings. Each child on the team will bat and every inning until time expires.
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No Score: This is for teaching basics of baseball/softball and to have fun.
Time Limit: Games are 1 hour long.
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Play no matter number of kids.
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There will be a player at catcher position. Catcher is to wear helmet with mask.
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Parents: Parents are allowed onto the field with their child if needed for participation.
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Practice: It is recommended that teams practice at least once per week
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No score is kept.
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL LEAGUES
RULES FOR BAMBINOS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
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Game Forfeiture: An Official forfeiture will take place if a team has less than 8 players at game time. However, the league still encourages a practice game to take place. If you need a girl to fill in, they must be registered girls within the league. Coach may not choose who the fill in is, that will be left up to the board members and the coach of the team from which the fill in player comes from.
Early Departure: All early departures by players before the game is officially over must be brought to the attention of the opposing coach and the official scorekeeper. No out will take place for the player leaving if due to an injury.
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Substitution/batting: All players must bat and in batting order. Free substitutions may be made in the field only.
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Equipment:
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Gloves/Mitts: All players must have a glove. Mitts may only be used by the catcher and 1st baseman. Pitcher shall only use a solid-colored glove while pitching (does not include eyelets, lacing or patch on the back of glove).
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Helmets: All helmets must have chin strap and face mask.
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Playing Field: All team members, including coaches, team representatives, and players will remain inside the playing field during the course of the game. (Exceptions: warming up and restroom breaks with permission of the coach)
Book Keeping: Official books will be kept by the home team.
Softball type: See USSSA Rule book.
Ejection: The coach is responsible to encourage and deescalate parents in the stands. If parent is ejected from the game, then the Head coach is ejected also.