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More InfoThese are the most common and/or most unique rules being used for this event. Please see "Official Rulebook" for exhaustive list of playing rules. When in conflict, rules written here shall supercede those in the official rulebook.
As a player, you are responsible for knowing all official rules of the game. By participating in the event, you are agreeing that you are aware of all rules associated with the league and the sport, and agree to abide by them at all times.
This is a celebration of a whole season of play and a great way to end the year on a high note. Come ready to play, but don't forget to keep up the spirit of fun, parity, and inclusiveness!
All standard League Joe rules with USSSA base are in play. ISP is the home park and will use its umpires, therefore any nuances to the game will shift towards ISP standards.
Players who wish to "Run it Back" with a previous championship team may do so as long as a minimum of 8 total players from that previous team are able to participate. They will then be faced off against a championship squad from the other park to play.
* We're adults with busy lives so if you *really* can't find your old jersey, it'll be fine. But you better not have given it to Goodwill!
All players (including those on Run it Back squads) are included in the player pool to participate in Draft Pool Play games at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30.
Park Allegience Determination
If you have only ever played in a league at one or the other park, you are automatically assigned to that team. All other players (those who often play both) will be part of the Draft Pool to be selected on Tuesday, Oct 29 by the Commissioners of each park. Commissioners will draft/assign coaches to assist with this process. League Joe salary balancing and parity system will determine order and volume of draft picks for each side.
* We're adults with busy lives so if you *really* can't find your old jersey, it'll be fine. But you better not have given it to Goodwill!
** Depends on number of players who sign up. We will fill every diamond with every willing player at the fields. Players may opt to play only two games if they wish to do so! Play as much or as little as you like for the evening.
These are guidelines and rules for the event that all coaches must acknowledge and follow. Please review all rules carefully.
All decisions for your team come down to you and you alone. You should not invite other players to participate in rule discussions, or allow them to participate in debates over rule disagreements. As coaches, we will at times disagree and may even sometimes get testy with one another, but it is important that we keep these discussions to the back of the house and do not allow rule issues to spill over to the general players. Keep it fun for everyone and don't let the inmates run the asylum!
Win on the field, not in the rulebook.
Rules are made to be enforced, but in our game - things happen. Players get hurt, or they disappear, or they are late, etc. Please always be flexible in dealing with unusual situations. It is much more important to complete a game than it is to take a cheap, easy, rule-forced win. You don't need to put your team at a disadvantage, but at least allow the game to be interesting.
A little trash talk never hurt anyone, but don't be that person yelling "By You!" on every single play. If you see a player struggling, don't instruct your team to intentionally pick on them. Don't tell a player coming up to the plate that they should walk, because the person behind them can't hit (even if it's true). Play to win the game in a manner where you know all players from both teams will be happy to grab beers with their opponents when the dust settles.
The official rules for the sport, which may or may not be from a sanctioning body.
