Women must be a minimum of 25 years of age, men must be at least 30 by the end of the calendar year for which they are signing up to play. Each roster will be allowed to bring on two invited underage players, no younger than 27 years of age for males and 22 years of age for women by the end of calendar year. All underage players will only be allowed to play as long as they do not bump a new player who is of age wanting to play in the League, with exception to those that are returning players.   Any requests beyond this exception will need to be approved by the league Exec. All players must register on-line prior to playing any games.

1. This is a FUN FIRST league!
2. Teams must consist of a minimum of 5 males and 5 females. If the 5 and 5 quota is not met for any given game, other teams within the league should be solicited for temporary players. Only registered players can play in the league therefore it is imperative that solicited teams share their players.
3. If you are unable to get temporary players from another team you can play with additional females, however you can only have a maximum of 5 males playing.
4. If only 4 male players are present and no additional female players, then the team can play 5 and 4, rotating the batters, without being penalized with an out for missing 10th player.
5. If 8 or less players show up to a game, if requested by the team with the shortage of players, the opposition MUST SUPPLY A CATCHER. The catcher would only occupy the position while his/her team is at bats and would not bat for the opposition. The catcher would bat in rotation for his/her team as well as occupying a position when his/her team took to the field. Therefore, the catcher could be several different players.
6. A female MUST play either 1st base or catcher (or both). Male players cannot occupy the positions of 1st base and pitcher at the same time. Nor can a team have a male play short stop and 2nd base at the same time.  Male players cannot occupy more than 2 infield positions and they cannot play side by side.
7. All defensive players must play outside the baseline until the batter makes contact with the ball
8. Baserunners cannot leave the base until the batter makes contact with the ball. Any baserunner whose foot loses contact with the base before the batter makes contact with the ball is out (whether accidental or not). Players are on the honour system. Own up to your mistake – hang your head and walk off the diamond to your dugout. We’ve all done it at least once.
9. Blocking the base and/or standing on the base line is not allowed. If there is a play on that base, the runner is safe.
10. On an overthrow to 1st or 3rd (where the ball goes out of bounds), the baserunners will get the base they are going to, plus one more base. Players are reminded that the ball is still in play if it stays within the fence (fence line) i.e.: Maginot North.
11. For safety reasons, all baserunners must run completely behind home plate or will be automatically out. Catchers must move to the front of the plate when there are baserunners. Baserunners touching or jumping over home plate at any time will be automatically out. The safe line at home plate is an extension of the first base line for baserunners.
12. The catcher must make the initial play on a throw home. An infielder or pitcher can ONLY back-up the catcher and NOT make the play at home plate or baserunner will be safe. Reminder “NO TAG” rule after a runner has crossed the commitment line. Catcher must touch home plate.
13. All pitches must have an arc of a minimum of 8 feet and maximum of 12 feet. A “No Pitch” should be called before the ball crosses or hits home plate. It is a dead ball and does not count as a ball or a strike. If the batter hits the ball on a “No Pitch” it is considered a dead ball and baserunners must return to their base.
14. An Infield Fly is a fair fly ball (not a line drive or bunt) that, in the judgment of the umpire, can be caught by an infielder, pitcher, or catcher with ordinary effort and when there are runners on first and second or first, second, and third and less than two outs. This should be called by the Umpire while the ball is in the air, resulting in the batter being called out and the play being dead.
15. If the batter has 2 strikes and hits a foul ball, he/she is OUT.
16. No sliding; sliding is an automatic out. Falling back to the base is NOT to be considered a slide.
17. Bunting is not allowed.
18. The distance between bases shall be 60 feet and the distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound shall be 50 feet.
19. A commitment line shall be made 20 feet from home plate. If, while trying to run home the baserunner crosses that line, he/she cannot go back to 3rd.
20. Substituting players can only be made after 4 innings with exceptions for an injured player, or if a team has more than 10 players of the same sex or unless agreed to by the opposing team.
21. Hard ball bats are not allowed. Bats must have the USSSA 1.20 thumbprint or stamp
22. All regular season games are 8 innings in length or use discretion when dark.
23. Visibly intoxicated players will not be permitted to play. This rule will be enforced by the 2 captains and umpire, majority rules. No alcohol permitted on or near the playing field.
24. No smoking permitted on the diamond by any players. This rule also applies to umpires and base coaches.
25. Only team captains or designate may approach the umpire in the event of any discrepancy.
26. All players play at their own risk. The City of Winnipeg, Winakwa Community Centre, the league, executive and/or captains will not be held responsible.
27. Every player that shows up and is willing and able to play will play a minimum of ½ a game unless the team has more than 10 males/females or the opposing team agrees to a player playing less than 4 innings.
28. At Maginot South, a ball that rolls into the back lane is a stand-up double. If it flies into the back lane it is a homerun.
29. At McLean’s North East (by the train tracks), a ball rolls into the bushes it is a stand-up double. If it flies into the bushes it is a homerun.
30. At Winakwa, a ball that rolls/bounces into the playground beside the club is a stand-up double. If it flies into the playground it is a homerun.
31. At Hydro 2, a ball that rolls/bounces into the ditch/long grass is considered a homerun.
32. Pinch runners will only be allowed once the batter has arrived safely at first.  A player that continues on to 2nd base cannot have a pinch runner for that turn at bat. Pinch runners need to be the last out of the same gender.
33. To be eligible to play in the fall tournament, each player must play in a minimum of 5 regular season games. Appeals are at the discretion of the executive in consultation with the team captain and the affected player(s).
34. An inning ends once five (5) runs have been scored regardless of the # of outs.  The exception is the last inning in which three (3) outs must be made.
35. Captains are their teams’ representatives and responsible for stopping unfair calls and ensuring that all rules are abided by.
36. When a player or spectator directs or utters profanities at an umpire, another player or spectator that person will be removed from the game. It is the expectation that the Captain(s) of that team will help defuse the situation and ensure that this person leaves the game without further incident. These events will be reviewed by the Executive Committee and could lead to further disciplinary actions. 
    • PROFANITY is the use of swear or curse words and/or severe words of contempt and disrespect.
37. Remember RULE #1