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League Rules & Policy

PART 1

 

League Rules



 

Field Directions

 

Bases

  • All teams are required to have a set of bases to bring to all scheduled games.

 

Make-up Games

  • Games cancelled by weather will be rescheduled within 48 hours.

  • These games will be posted to the schedule available online.

 

Schedules

  • Schedules are subject to change at any time.

  • Please check your schedule often for any changes and make-ups that may have been added.

  • Any dates that your team is unavailable to play must be given at time of Registration.

  • We will do our best to accommodate each team.

  • Please be aware that schedules are final at the time of release.

  • We will not be making mid season changes.

 

Warm Ups

  • The field will be open 30 minutes prior to game time for warm-up in the outfield only.

 

Official Ball

  • 12U 14U 16U 18U 18+ - 12” official USSSA game ball.

  • 10U - 11” official USSSA game ball.

 

Injuries

  • Any injuries occurring during the game at the field, must be submitted to our office in a written report.

  • Please be aware, that if you do not purchase team insurance, the league and the field owner are not held responsible in any way.

 

Player Suspension

  •  Island Fastpitch holds the right to suspend a player/manager/team depending on the offense at any given time during your season.

  • Reasons may include, but are not limited to, use of profanity, unsportsmanlike behavior, false information given on registration forms, etc. 

  • Should a player, manager, or coach be ejected from a game, he/she must leave the field of play immediately or risk the chance of his/her team forfeiting the game.

  • Umpires also have the authority to remove anyone from any of the grounds you are scheduled to play at.

 

Ejection Rule

  • Any player, parent, or coach ejected from a game will be ineligible as indicated:

  • 1st Offense: player/coach is ineligible for the next immediate game.  

  • Ex: If you are ejected out of game one from a double header, you are ineligible for game 2 but will be eligible for your next scheduled game. 

  • If the ejected player or coach fails to sit the next game, a forfeit win will be awarded to the opposing team. 

  • The player or coach will be required to sit out his/her next game and the team representative/manager will also sit out his/her next game for failure to comply. 

  • If the ejection occurs in the final game of the season, the penalty will carry over to the playoffs/next season.

  • 2nd Offense: Any player or coach ejected a second time will be declared ineligible for the remainder of the season, including playoffs and tournaments. 

  • Note: In addition to the above suspensions, further disciplinary action may be taken against an ejected player or coach.

  • Appeal Process: A twenty-dollar ($20) money order payable to Island Softball must be included with your written appeal. The fee will be refunded if the ejection is overturned.

  • Parents that are unable to conduct themselves in a respectable manner may be asked to leave the field.

  • If a problem persists, the parent may be asked not to return to the field.

  • The umpire onsite along with the owner/director have the ability to make such decisions.

  • We are looking to create a friendly, competitive atmosphere for all players/coaches/parents.

 

Rosters

  • Roster freeze date will be released at the start of the season.  

  • At this time we need all players’ birth certificates on file in order for these players to be eligible for playoffs. 

  • At no time may there be more than 20 players on your active roster.  

  • You may add or remove players from your roster up until the freeze date. 

  •  After the roster is frozen, players may not be added.  

  • Players must have at least 2 plate appearances to play in the play-offs (this includes walks and sacs)

 

Standings

  • will be updated, and scores will be posted once we receive them from both managers.

 

Forteits

  • If your team is unable to make a game and must forfeit, please call Kaitlin at 631-455-9258. 

  • A forfeit sill result in a 7-0 game loss.

  • If you forfeit two times in one season, your team will be removed from the roster.

 

USSSA Rules





 

PART II

 

League Play:  Game Rules and Guidelines

 

10U

 

Umpires

  • One umpire per Doubleheader - Weekend Games

  • One umpire per Single Game - Weeknight Games

  • $80 per team for a doubleheader

  • $40 per team for for a single game

 

Rainouts

  • Announcements regarding rainouts will be made by Kate via group text.

 

Pitching Mound

  • The pitching mound height is set at 35 feet.

 

Coin Flip

  • Umpire will flip a coin to determine home team and away team while discussing ground rules.

 

Game Duration

  • Weeknight Games - One two hour game,  finish inning.

  • Weekend Doubleheaders - 1 hour and 20 minutes, finish inning per game.

 

3rd Strike Rule

  • A batter is out after their third strike.

 

Outfielders

  • Only three outfielders are allowed, not four.

 

Batters

  •  A maximum of 11 players can bat; 

  • If you want to bat more than 11 players,  you must bat all players.

 

Runs

  • Teams must have 12 runs after the 4th inning and 10 runs after the 5th inning.

 

Score Reporting

  • Scores must be texted to Kate at 631-455-9258 immediately following the game by both coaches.

 

Footwear Policy

  • No metal cleats or spikes are allowed.

  • Players must wear turf shoes or plastic cleats.

 

Playoffs

  • 8 Team Division:  Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • 12 Team Division:  Top 6 Teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • Player Eligibility:  A player must have participated in at least two games to qualify for playoffs

  • Rosters must be submitted on the Island Fastpitch website as well as on www.USSSA.com.




 

12U

 

Umpires

  • Two umpires per Single Game - Weeknight Games

  • Two umpires per Doubleheader - Weekend Games

  • $160 per team for a doubleheader

  • $80 per team for a single game

 

Rainouts

  • Announcements will be made by Kate via group text.

 

Pitching Mound

  • The pitching mound height is set at 40 feet.

 

Coin Flip

  • Umpire will flip a coin to determine home team and away team while discussing ground rules.

 

Game Duration

  • Weeknight Games - One two hour game,  finish inning.

  • Weekend Doubleheaders - 1 hour and 20 minutes, finish inning per game.

 

Batters

  •  A maximum of 11 players can bat; 

  • If you want to bat more than 11 players,  you must bat all players.

 

Runs

  • Teams must have 12 runs after the 4th inning and 10 runs after the 5th inning.

 

Score Reporting

  • Scores must be texted to Kate at 631-455-9258 immediately following the game by both coaches.

 

Footwear Policy

  • No metal cleats or spikes are allowed.

  • Players must wear turf shoes or plastic cleats.

 

Playoffs

  • 8 Team Division:  Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • 12 Team Division:  Top 6 Teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • Player Eligibility:  A player must have participated in at least two games to qualify for playoffs

  • Rosters must be submitted on the Island Fastpitch website as well as on www.USSSA.com.


 

14U

 

Umpires

  • Two umpires per Single Game - Weeknight Games

  • Two umpires per Doubleheader - Weekend Games

  • $160 per team for a doubleheader

  • $80 per team for a single game

 

Rainouts

  • Announcements will be made by Kate via group text.

 

Pitching Mound

  • The pitching mound height is set at 43 feet.

 

Coin Flip

  • Umpire will flip a coin to determine home team and away team while discussing ground rules.

 

Game Duration

  • Weeknight Games - One two hour game,  finish inning.

  • Weekend Doubleheaders - 1 hour and 20 minutes, finish inning per game.

 

Batters

  •  A maximum of 11 players can bat; 

  • If you want to bat more than 11 players,  you must bat all players.

 

Runs

  • Teams must have 12 runs after the 4th inning and 10 runs after the 5th inning.

 

Score Reporting

  • Scores must be texted to Kate at 631-455-9258 immediately following the game by both coaches.

 

Footwear Policy

  • No metal cleats or spikes are allowed.

  • Players must wear turf shoes or plastic cleats.

 

Playoffs

  • 8 Team Division:  Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • 12 Team Division:  Top 6 Teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • Player Eligibility:  A player must have participated in at least two games to qualify for playoffs

  • Rosters must be submitted on the Island Fastpitch website as well as on www.USSSA.com.



 

16/18U

 

Umpires

  • Two umpires per Single Game - Weeknight Games

  • Two umpires per Doubleheader - Weekend Games

  • $160 per team for a doubleheader

  • $80 per team for a single game

 

Rainouts

  • Announcements will be made by Kate via group text.

 

Pitching Mound

  • The pitching mound height is set at 43 feet.

 

Coin Flip

  • Umpire will flip a coin to determine home team and away team while discussing ground rules.

 

Game Duration

  • Weeknight Games - One two hour game,  finish inning.

  • Weekend Doubleheaders - 1 hour and 20 minutes, finish inning per game.

 

Batters

  •  A maximum of 11 players can bat; 

  • If you want to bat more than 11 players,  you must bat all players.

 

Runs

  • Teams must have 12 runs after the 4th inning and 10 runs after the 5th inning.

 

Score Reporting

  • Scores must be texted to Kate at 631-455-9258 immediately following the game by both coaches.

 

Footwear Policy

  • No metal cleats or spikes are allowed.

  • Players must wear turf shoes or plastic cleats.

 

Playoffs

  • 8 Team Division:  Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • 12 Team Division:  Top 6 Teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • Player Eligibility:  A player must have participated in at least two games to qualify for playoffs

  • Rosters must be submitted on the Island Fastpitch website as well as on www.USSSA.com

  • $160 per team for a doubleheader

  • $80 per team for a single game

 

Rainouts

  • Announcements will be made by Kate via group text.

 

Pitching Mound

  • The pitching mound height is set at 40 feet.

 

Coin Flip

  • Umpire will flip a coin to determine home team and away team while discussing ground rules.

 

Game Duration

  • 1 hour and 20 minutes to finish the inning.

 

Batters

  •  A maximum of 11 players can bat; 

  • If you want to bat more than 11 players,  you must bat all players.

 

Runs

  • Teams must have 12 runs after the 4th inning and 10 runs after the 5th inning.

 

Score Reporting

  • Scores must be texted to Kate at 631-455-9258 immediately following the game by both coaches.

 

Footwear Policy

  • No metal cleats or spikes are allowed.

  • Players must wear turf shoes or plastic cleats.

 

Playoffs

  • 8 Team Division:  Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • 12 Team Division:  Top 6 Teams qualify for the playoffs.

  • Player Eligibility:  A player must have participated in at least two games to qualify for playoffs

  • Rosters must be submitted on the Island Fastpitch website as well as on www.USSSA.com.

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Updated 1/5/2026

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