BETHLEHEM TOMBOYS 2008
RULES and PROCEDURES
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BETHLEHEM TOMBOYS 2008
DIVISIONS, TEAMS and EXCEPTIONS TO RULES BY DIVISION

YOUTH (Grades K/1)  [Click here for teams]

1.)  During the first half of the season, players will hit from a batting T; during the second half of the season, managers/coaches or parents pitch to their own team.  When a manager/coach or parent pitches, the defensive team must place a player near the pitcher to field the position.  If during the second half of the season, a manager/coach determines a particular player requires the use of a batting T, one can be used.  Home plate and first base umpires must be provided, one umpire from each team.   
2.)  Basepaths - 45 feet
3.)  No strikeouts or walks.
4.)  One base at a time.
5.)  No stealing.
6.)  Runner may not leave until ball is hit.
7.)  No sliding.
8.)  No infield fly rule.
9.)  No bunting.
10.)Ball must travel at least 15 feet.
11.)No player may play pitcher and/or first base for more than a total of two innings in any game.

Game Start Time / Forfeits
No forfeits.  Team will play with players who show up.  No outfielder is required.  If the number of players for one team is obviously inadequate (e.g., 2 or 3 players) then managers shall discuss and, if possible, “loan” players to the other team to balance squads.  Only if total number of players from both teams is so low that no reasonable game can be played (less than a total of 10 or 12 players from both teams) will the game be cancelled.

Innings
1.)  No innings will start 1 ¾ hours after scheduled start time.
2.)  No rule on full games.  Since there will be no standings kept if the game is called because of darkness or rain, then it is over regardless of innings played.  If the game is rained out, no makeups are required.  If the managers want to attempt to reschedule, they may do so, but should check with the Division Coordinator for field clearance.
3.)  No extra innings.

Uniforms / Equipment Safety Rules
Incredaballs will be used.

Playing Time
In this Division, all players who are present and able to play will play the entire game on offense and defense.  You may field the entire team.

PRIMARY (Grades 2/3)  [Click here for teams]

1.  During the first half of the season, batting team Manager/Coach
pitches to the batter from the pitching rubber.  Manager/Coaches have a six (6) pitch limit (except that a plate appearance cannot end on a batted foul ball).

2.  During the second half of the season girls will pitch at this level (starting at scheduled game #8 of a 14 game season).  Pitchers pitch to a four-ball count and then batting team Manager/Coach pitches to the batter.  Batter will retain whatever strike count she had when the Manager/Coach comes in to pitch.  Coaches have a four (4) pitch limit, (except that a plate appearance cannot end on a batted foul ball).

3.  The pitching distance will be 30 feet.

4.  When a Manager/Coach pitches, the defensive team must place a player near the pitching circle to field that position.

5.   A Player does not reach base on a HBP when her Manager/Coach is pitching.

6.   Pitcher may pitch two (2) innings per game.

7.   No player may pitch and/or play first base for more than a combined total of three innings in any game.  Managers are strongly encouraged to rotate their players through all positions.

8.  No team may exceed four (4) runs per inning.

9.   Base Paths – 55 (preferred) or 60 feet

10. No stealing.  Runner may not leave until ball is hit.

11. No sliding.

12. No infield fly rule.

13. No bunting.

14. Youth Umpires (1-2) will officiate all Primary games. Strikes will be called at all times. Balls will not be called when coaches/managers pitch.

Game Start Time/Innings
No innings will start 1 ¾ hours after scheduled start time.
No extra innings.

Forfeits / Rain-outs
            No forfeits.  Team will play with players who show up.  No outfielders are required.  If the number of players for one team is obviously inadequate (e.g., 2 or 3 players) then managers shall discuss and, if possible, “loan” players to the other team to balance squads.  Only if total number of players from both teams is so low that no reasonable game can be played (less than a total of 10 or 12 players) will the game be cancelled.
            Rain-Outs will be re-scheduled.

 Uniforms / Equipment Safety Rules
            Incredi-Balls will be used.
 

JUNIOR (Grades 4/5)  [Click here for teams]

Will follow 2007 ASA Rules for 10 & UNDER with the following exceptions:
1. Walks will not be allowed. Pitchers pitch to a four-ball count and then batting team manager or coach pitches to the batter from the pitching rubber.  Batter will retain whatever strike count she had when the manager or coach comes in to pitch. Coaches have a four (4) pitch limit, except an at bat cannot end with a foul ball (unless the ball is caught in the air for an out). Player must either 1) put the ball in play; or 2) strike out; or 3) be recorded as an out after four pitches from the manager or coach. Player does not reach base on a HBP when her manager or coach is pitching.

2. Pitcher may pitch three (3) innings per game: one additional inning in an extra inning game.
3. One pitch constitutes one inning towards the pitcher's number of innings pitched in one game.  (If a pitcher is removed from the mound, placed in another position, and then returned to the mound in the same inning, it would count as two innings for her total for the game.
4. Runners may steal at the release of the pitch. One base only, with no additional movement on throw to base. No stealing from third base to home plate. Base runners may not advance more than one base - and never to home - on a passed ball which crosses the dead ball line.
5. A four (4) run limit per time at bat will apply, except for the last inning where there will be no limit. The last inning will be the 6th inning or an earlier inning if designated, in advance, by the umpire.
NOTES:  1. In ASA 10 & UNDER there is no (dropped) third strike rule.
            2. ASA 10 & UNDER pitching distance is 35 feet.

INTERMEDIATE (Grades 6/7/8)  [Click here for teams]

Will follow ASA Rules for 12 & Under with the following exceptions:
1.  Pitcher may pitch four (4) innings per game:  one additional inning in extra inning game.
2.  One pitch constitutes one inning toward the pitcher's number of innings pitched in a game.  (If a pitcher is removed from the mound and placed in another position and then returned to the mound in the same inning, it would count as two innings toward her total for the game.)
3.  15 run ahead rule after five (5) full innings or 4 1/2 for home team.  If one team is ahead by 15 runs then the game is complete.  The home team must have the last opportunity to bat if they are behind.
4.  Retain the (dropped) third strike rule, and allow stealing at the release of the pitch.
5.  A four (4) run limit per time at bat will apply, except for the last inning where there will be no limit.  The last inning will be the 7^th inning or an earlier inning if designated, in advance, by the umpire.

MAJORS (Grade 9 and up_  [Click here for teams]

Will follow ASA Rules with the following exceptions:
1.  Team may field up to 10 positions.
2.  RUN LIMIT RULE:  If after five (5) full innings one team is ahead by 15 runs, the game will be declared officially over.  The home team must have the last opportunity to bat if they are behind.
3.  The following exceptions to the ASA uniform rule will apply:
       A.)  Players do not have to wear the same hat.
      B.)  Players can wear shorts or pants.

Teams by Division

YOUTH - 2008

Coordinator: Donna Patterson 
Email: pattersond@treeoflife.com   

Team 1 – Family Danz 
Color:  Yellow
Manager:  Kelly Sweeney 
Coach:  Kathy Witherspoon Hardiman 
Coach:  Paul Barrett 

Team 2 – Family Danz
Color:  Red
Manager:  Michele Boegel 
Coach:  Michael Gibbons 

Team 3 – Family Danz
Color:  Purple
Manager:  Scott Legace 
Coach:  Michael O'Keeffe 

Team 4 – Familiy Danz
Color:  Dark Bluek
Manager:  Mike LoomisLee 
Coach:  Al Lohsee 

Team 5 Family Danz
Color:  Green
Manager:  Tim Mulligan 
Coach:  Tedi Dawn Coleman 

Team 6 - Family Danz
Color:  Light Blue
Manager:  Kathleen Donovan 
Coach:  Paul Schoenblum
Coach:  John Van Voris

PRIMARY-2008

Coordinator –  Matt Miller
Email: mmiller@rcscsd.org   

Team 1 –Fort Orange Capital Management
Color:  Orange
Manager:  Peter Iwanowicz 
Coach:  John McCarthy 

Team 2 – Legends Sports Photography
Color:  Yellow
Manager:  Peter Ayer 
Coach: Joe Crocetta 

Team 3 – Farm Family
Color:  Dark Green
Manager:  Jack Powers 
Coach:  John Demars 

Team 4 – The Green Machine (Vincelette Law Firm
Color:  Lime Green
Manager:  Keith Vink 
Coach:  Don Vincelette 
Coach: Dave Bastiani

Team 5 – Bethlehem Heating & Cooling
Color:  Purple
Manager: Mike Lee 
Coach:  Tom Rutnik 

Team 6 – Delmar Pediatrics
Color:  Dark Blue
Manager:  Maureen McAlary 
Coach:  Mark Fleischer 
Coach: Darron Lydon

Team 7 – Paper Mill
Color:  Pink
Manager:  Craig Weinart 
Coach:  Scott Hodge 
Coach: Judy Radzyminski

JUNIORS-2008

Coordinator –  Tricia Rightmyer
Email:  cdretlg@omh.state.ny.us 

Team 1 – Stewart's
Color:  Maroon 
Manager:  Tom Richards 
Coach:  Greg Howland 

Team 2 – Strategic Employee Benefits
Color:  Purple
Manager:  Kevin Pezze 
Coach:  Steve Konas 

Team 3 – Capital Communications
Color:  Blue
Manager:  Marc Inger 
Coach:  Bob Schwind 

Team 4 – Rowlands+Barranca
Color:  Pink
Manager:  Mike Barranca 
Coach:  Howard Goldsmith 

Team 5 – Andriano's
Color:  Red
Manager:  Dave Homsey 
Coach: Jim Downing

Team 6 – Paper Mill
Color:  Orange
Manager:  Buddy Risch 
Coach:  Bart Robinson 

Team 7 – PKS - Keith Vink
Color:  Dark Green
Manager:  Keith Vink 
Coach:  Frank Trosset 

Team 8 – My Place and Company
Color:  Yellow
Manager:  Matt Miller 
Coach:  Paul Irvis 

Team 9 – Flink Smith LLC
Color:  Gray
Manager:  Jay Smith 
Coach:  Charles Kerker 

INTERMEDIATE-2008

Coordinator: Kathy Staley-Ross 
Email: staleyk@mail.amc.edu   

Team 1 – Andriano's
Color:  Red 
Manager:  Barry Gray 
Coach:  Debbi Downey 

Team 2 – Rowlands & Barranca
Color:  Pink 
Manager:  Mike Barranca 
Coach:  Joe Heroux 

Team 3 – Albany Eye Associates
Color:  Lavender 
Manager:  Kathy Staley-Ross 
Coach:  Brian Smith 

Team 4 – Neals
Color:  Black
Manager:  Chuck Giglia 
Coach:  Mike Ryan

Team 5 – Havill's Automotive
Color:  Dark Blue
Manager:  Don Lavada 
Coach:  Bob Havill 

Team 6 – Spa Tech Services
Color:  Tie Dye
Manager:  Lance Raffe 
Coach:  Tim Manniccia 

Team 7 – Denovo Research
Color:  Royle Blue
Manager:  Ed Ward 
Coach:  Jim Lupoli 

Team 8 – Marshall Sterling
Color:  Light Blue
Manager:  Carlo Agneta 
Coach:  Tony Skrabalak 

Team 9 – Hanifin Home Building
Color:  Green
Manager:  Amy Mahar 
Coach:  Richard Welter 

Team 10 – Rhodes Remodeling
Color:  Yellow
Manager:  Joe Foley 
Coach:  Joe Benoit 

MAJORS-2008

Coordinator: Terri Gehrer 
Email: thegehrers@nycap.rr.com    

Team 1 – Mazone Plumbing and Heating
Color:  Orange
Manager:  Don Ballard 
Coach:  Joe Mazone 

Team 2 – Bethlehem VFW
Color:  Blue
Manager:  Candi Moloney 
Coach:  Rick Africano 

Team 3 – Selkirk Cogen
Color:  White
Manager:  Donna Patterson 
Coach:  Peter Moloney 

Team 4 – Bethlehem Democratic Committee
Color:  Dark Blue
Manager:  Duane Wilcox 
Coach:  Chris Parker 

Team 5 – Franklin's Tower Restaurant
Color:  Yellow
Manager:  Dave VanDenburg 
Coach:  Chris Hall 


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