Adult Sports Leagues of Sealy

For field 1 and field 5, there are no homerun restrictions. For field 2 (the small field), 2 homeruns per team, per game will be allowed. Once a team has reached 2 homeruns, all subsequent homeruns will be counted as an out.

Team names are subject to approval by staff. Inappropriate and/or vulgar names are not accepted and may be modified by staff.

All games will last 50 minutes. No inning may start after 50 minutes, however, any inning started before 50 minutes will be completed.

Regular season games can result in a tie.

During a tournament, the rules are as follows:

In the event of a tie: 1 more complete inning will be played giving both the offense and defense equal opportunity. If the score remains tied, there will be a modified extra inning(s). Each player will get one pitch, ball is a walk, strike is an out.

In case of rain, light failure, etc. the completion of thirty (30) minutes constitutes as a completed game.

The fifteen (15) run rule will be in effect after three (3) innings, or ten (10) run rule after five (5) innings. There will be a 5 run per inning limit. Walks are issued. Lead off and stealing bases is prohibited.

**Championship game is 7 full innings, no time limit. The 5 run rule will be in effect for the first 6 innings. The 7th inning runs are open (no run limit).

Schedules will be sent out via text message to the team manager on a group managers text. It will be the team managers responsibility to make sure each team member has their schedule. It will also be the team managers responsibility to send their teams scores into the same managers text each Friday night. Schedules and standings will also be available on aslsealy.com

Teams must have 9 players present to start the game. Coed must have a minimum of 4 females and 5 males. If a team has only 3 females, they may start the game and take an out for the 4th females batting position. If for any reason your team can not make a game this will be considered a forfeit resulting in a loss for forfeited team and a win for opposing team.

Team managers will be contacted via managers group text or phone call regarding any weather cancellation of games. Depending on season status and field scheduling these cancellations may or may not be able to be made up. There is no refund of registration due to weather cancellations.

Team managers are responsible for leading the example for the conduct of their players and fans, before, during, and after all games. Poor conduct towards any person involved in Adult Leagues of Sealy including harassment of officials, players, and staff will not be tolerated at any time. Harassment or misconduct of any kind may result in player and/or team suspension from the league with no refund. Fighting will not be tolerated. If any player or team is suspended for any of the above inappropriate behavior at any time during the season, no refund will be given, regardless of how many games are left. Commissioners/board reserve the right to suspend any player/team for an entire season (including full upcoming season based on season status at time of infraction) based on severity of misconduct. Commissioners also reserve the right to suspend any player/team indefinitely from the league based on misconduct. Upon any suspension, commissioners do not have to give a written notice.

Alcohol is permitted but must be concealed. NO alcohol is permitted in the dugout or field areas. Glass bottles are prohibited from the entire park, this is a City of Sealy ordinance. It is each managers responsibility to make sure that the dugouts and field area are completely picked up of all trash and equipment at the end of each game. We also ask for all players and fans to help keep the bleachers and exterior of fields picked up of trash. The entire park should be left as clean as when players arrive. Failure to comply with any of the above-mentioned expectations may result in the entire league suspension from the City of Sealy.

The City of Sealy nor the Adult Leagues of Sealy organization are responsible for any injuries to any participants of the program. ALL participants are playing/spectating at their own risk. All players should be aware that softball can be a hazardous activity and by voluntarily participating in this activity there are numerous dangers and risks involved.

Games will be played in accordance with ASA rules and regulations, as always umpires/officials have the final say.

Bats – The umpires/officials have sole discretion to remove any bat they deem is unsafe for play by rule.

Official softballs will be provided by league in accordance to the following standards:

MENS:
.52 Cor/300 Compression 12" Yellow optic cover/red stitch with ASA Logo

WOMENS:
.44 Cor/375 Compression 11" Yellow optic cover/red stitch with ASA Logo

For league play, uniforms are not required and are at the team’s discretion. Exposed jewelry, which is deemed by umpire to be dangerous, must be removed and may not be worn during the game. Steel or metal cleats are NOT allowed, this is a park regulation. Any player found wearing said cleats is subject to ejection from game.

All players must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the Adult Leagues of Sealy softball program. Umpires/officials/commissioners reserve the right to request valid identification at any time for age verification.

The complete set of Adult Sports Leagues of Sealy softball rules and regulations can be downloaded here.