1. DIVISIONS. A group of teams based on age and level of play. GIRLS recognizes the following divisions:

   NAME	AGE	DIVISIONS
   Twilight Minor	4-5-6	Recreational Only
   Twlight Major	7-8	Recreational/ B Select/ A
   Junior Minor	9-10	Recreational/ B Select/ A
   Junior Major	11-12	Recreational/ B Select/ A
   Intermediate Minor	13-14-15	Recreational/ B Select/ A

 

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

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1. A community, organization or responsible group must make written application to be a member area of GIRLS.

2. A senior officer of the area making the application must commit their organization (officers, umpires, coaches, and players) to abide by the goals, rules and provisions of the GIRLS Articles and Organization. In addition to those things listed herein, it shall include proof of Insurance, a Board of Directors that are accountable for the actions of the Organization, proof of enough kids to field a team, field access, and funding for Uniforms, Umpires, Insurance, and other costs associated with running a league. It should be noted that G.I.R.L.S. will help a group obtain some of the requirements in the best interest of the G.I.R.L.S. Board with a majority vote.

3. New member area must be approved by a majority vote of the current area membership.

4. Area membership is retained until a senior officer of the area declare non-membership in writing, or a member area fails to keep their commitment to a degree that their removal is proposed, seconded and agreed to by a majority vote of the current area membership at a regular or called meeting.

5. An area that does not participate in the GIRLS organization within any one-year period will lose any and all rights of membership.

6. Any area missing three consecutive regular meetings without representation will be placed on probation or expelled.

7. Team membership shall be teams formed, registered and maintained in accordance with these articles.

8. Team membership dues are $15.00 per team per year.

9. Member areas must have all teams registered by April 1st of each new season.

1. The Board of Directors shall be comprised of elected officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and Chairman of the Board.) and a representative from each member area. GIRLS shall be governed by the Board of Directors

2. Elected officers shall serve 1 year terms from Oct 1st thru Sept. 30th.

3. As needed the board shall appoint a Traveling League Commissioners.

4. As needed the board shall appoint a Umpire in Chief.

5. The board shall appoint Committees as necessary for the welfare of the organization.

6. The Board shall appoint a committee of three or more Board members to consider major protests and questions of un-sportsmanlike conduct on the part of a team or area. Board members from areas concerned may not serve on protest committee. The decision of the protest committee may appealed to the full Board of Directors within 15 days of the decision (THEIR DECISSION IS FINAL)

7. The Board shall schedule regular meetings. The President shall call special meetings upon verbal request of one-fifth or more of the area representatives. A quorum shall consist of grater than 50% of the area representatives. The GIRLS Assn. will meet the second Wed. of each month except for July or August.

8. Meetings shall be open to all interested persons and anyone who has a “voice without vote”. Only area representatives or their alternates can vote. A majority of votes of those presents shall decide all questions put to vote.

9. A checking account in the name of GIRLS shall be established with a local banking institution. Use of GIRLS funds will be by check only. Use of GIRLS funds must be approved by a vote of members. Treasures report shall be given at each meeting.

10. The assets and debts of GIRLS shall be the obligation of the Board of Directors and shall be controlled by a vote of members. No debts in excess of assets shall be incurred by GIRLS. A brief update of all assets and pending debts shall be discussed at each meeting.

11. Changes to these Articles require passage in two consecutive meetings during the months of Sept. thru Jan.

12. The GIRLS Executive Board shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman of the Board

1. Divisions are named as follows:

NAME	AGE
Twilight Minor	4-5-6
Twlight Major	7-8
Junior Minor	9-10
Junior Major	11-12
Intermediate Minor	13-14-15

 

 

 

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2. Teams are expected to play in the age bracket appropriate to their age.

3. Age for any season is that age attained on or before December 31st of the previous year. Each area Rep. will verify birth dates by birth certificates, hospital records or any legal documents. Should protest occur questioning age, it is the responsibility of the alleged team to provide proof of birth.

4. A girl may play up one age group, but after 4 regular season games, she may not change age groups during the regular season.

 

 

All Teams for play in the GIRLS RECREATIONAL DIVISION must originally start as a Blind Draw or Appointment by Numbers Team.

1. BLIND DRAW: A new Team will be formed beginning with the children (Daughter, Grand Daughter, ect) of the Head Coach and one Assistant. Addition of all other players shall be from the blind draw in the following order.

A. All applicants face down.

B. Years of Experience, Age, and Evaluation score displayed on back.

C. Head coach with the fewest number of players will draw until that team has the same number as the next and so on.

D. Once all teams have reached the same number all coaches will draw until the entire pool of players has been exhausted.

E. Late sign ups will be placed on the next available team in the rotation.

2. APPOINTMENT BY NUMBERS: In the event an area has only enough players sign up to form one team in any one age group, that group of girls will be automatically placed together and deemed to be (B REC.) NOTE: In this case the team will be evaluated by one Area Rep and one Exec Board Member upon request by either a Coach or Area Rep to determine a teams level of play.

3. CORE TEAMS: All B Rec. Core Teams shall be formed using all returning players from the previous season. Core rosters shall be verified by the Executive Board Member overseeing the Area Draw. If the roster is missing or considered to be in error, the Girls Executive Board will take corrective action. Any and all players added to a core roster must come from the blind draw. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

A. A player may be removed from a core roster per a parent or guardian request, but must go back into the blind draw. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

B. A Coach may request the removal of a player from the roster, but must have the approval of the Area Rep and the Board of Directors.

C. A Core Roster may be split into two teams only to establish two separate age groups. NOTE: This rule is not to be used to separate players within the same age group.

D. The Roster belongs to the team and not the coach.

E. In the event that an area fails to submit Rosters for there league all teams will be declared void and must start from a new blind draw in order to play in the rec. division.

4. COACHES: Any changes in the coaches should come from within the Core Roster or newly drafted players. EXCEPTION: A Coach may be appointed to a team by the area rep as long as the affected team gains no unfair advantage.

5. SELECT TEAMS: Select Teams will be formed by the coach in whatever manner they choose. At no time in GIRLS Play can a Select team play in a rec division.

1. GIRLS will furnish a standard roster form to be completed by the Coach and turned into the area rep by April 1st. The area rep must turn in the roster at the April meeting. This roster with late sign ups added will be the only ones accepted for the GIRLS Year End Tourney.

2. One team change is permitted if agreed upon by the player, guardian, current coach and new coach. Changes must be agreed to by the GIRLS Representatives.

3. Any girl playing in the Rec. Division can only play for one team at any time during the regular season. This will not include pickups for league games.

4. Pickup players are permitted during league games. They must bat last and play the outfield.

5. Pickup players must be of the same age group or one age group lower.

6. GIRLS has adopted the ASA Softball rule book with some modifications and changes as detailed in these Articles.

7. There will be a five (5) run rule per inning limit.

8. Any coach touching base runner(s) while the ball is in play will cause the runner(s) to be out. Other runners may advance at their own risk

9. The Umpire has complete control of the game once he/she calls play ball and has the authority to remove any player, coach, parent or spectator from the game or park. Failure to abide by the umpires decision will result in a forfeit of the affected team.

10. Coaches, Asst. Coaches or Players will not be allowed to argue with judgment calls such as strikes, balls, balls being foul or fair and runners being out or safe.

11. If a question should arise as to a rule interpretation during a game, only the Coach in charge may appeal.

12. Prior to the start of the game each coach will exchange lineups with each players name, number and position.

13. Any player arriving after the start of the game will assume the last place in the batting order if needed.

14. Each player must bat according to the batting order. Should a player miss a turn in the batting order it will result in an out unless a sub is available. Should the player be able to return she will assume her original spot in the batting order.

15. Batters and Base Runners must wear an approved helmet with facemask at all times. Any players acting as base coaches must also wear helmet with facemask.

16. All throws must be made overhand (intent is not to bowl the ball) Violation of this rule will give the offensive coach his choice of the play or batter batting over. “Exception” When two players are close enough as to present an unsafe condition. (Umpire Judgment)

17. If a player is hurt or injured during play the umpire may stop play immediately. Any base runners will be awarded the base they were advancing to. (Umpire Judgment)

18. Any injured player removed from the game may reenter but must retain the same place in the batting order if no sub is available.

19. Each player will receive one warning for slinging of the bat. Second offense will result in an automatic out.(Umpire Judgment)

20. One time out will be allowed per half inning per team. Timeouts as a result of an injury will be an official timeout and not count against either team.

21. A team failing to field 9 players within 10 minutes after game time shall forfeit the game. (This rule is intended for use in tournament play) League games just play.

22. All bats for use in GIRLS must have the ASA logo and contain the BPF 1.20 stamp somewhere on the bat.

23. Home team provides a new ball and visiting team provides a playable ball. Home team will be the official scorebook.
    

24. It is recommended but not required that two umpires be assigned to each game.

25. Any runner hit by a batted ball before it passes an infielder other than the pitcher will be out and a dead ball called.

CLARIFICATION: The efforts of GIRLS to adapt ASA rules was not intended to invoke all the rigor associated with player uniforms and with coaches attire found in the ASA rule book.

CLARIFICATION: Whenever possible, play ball and protest whether or not the game should have been played later.

 

1. Pitching Coach must pitch from behind the 20ft arc and in front of the 30ft arc within the limits of the pitching circle.

2. Each team will use a six (6) player infield, 1b, 2b, 3b, SS, pitcher and catcher.outfielders must stay behind the 10ft line until the ball has been hit. Violation of this rule will give the offensive coach the choice of batting over or taking the results of the play.

3. All infielders must stay behind the 30ft arc until the ball has been hit. The ball must go past the 20ft arc in order to be fair.

4. The player in the pitching circle must either keep one foot in the circle at all times or retreat straight back toward 2nd staying within the outer diameter of the circle.

5. When the progress of the front runner has been stopped, the umpire will call time and play will stop. Any runners past the halfway line will be awarded the base they were advancing to. Any runners not half way must return to the previous base. (Umpires Judgment)

6. In the 4-5-6 age group each batter will receive 5 pitches with 5 swings in order to strike out. No walks are allowed. A foul ball on the last pitch will allow the batter another pitch until ball is hit or out recorded.

7. In the 7-8 age group each batter will receive 5 pitches with 3 swings in order to strike out. No walks are allowed. A foul ball on the last pitch will allow batter another pitch until ball is hit or out recorded.

8. No more than 2 defensive coaches are allowed on the field at any one time, they must stay behind the 10ft line at all times. Violation will receive, 1st time a verbal warning. Second time an ejection.

9. Teams are allowed 3 offensive coaches as follows: 1st base, 3rd base and a pitching coach. The pitching coach must immediately after the ball is hit remove the bat from the plate area and go to the fence and remain until the play is over.

10. If a batted ball hits a adult pitcher the ball is dead and the pitch will be done over. Pitchers must make an attempt to avoid batted ball. If not batter is out.

11. In the 5/6 age group you must play all in the field up to 15, but must still bat all.

12. In the 7/8 age group you must play all in the field up to 12, but must still bat all.

13. All base runners must stay in contact with the base until the ball crosses the plate. Violation of this rule will result in automatic out and ball is dead.

14. Catchers may play anywhere from the catchers box to the backstop. They must wear a protective helmet with facemask until ball is hit.

15. A regulation game is 5 innings. A time limit of 1 hour is recommended. All efforts should be made to ensure that all players bat at least once. A new inning begins when the last out is recorded

16. Any game stopped after 3 complete innings unless tied will be considered complete.

17. A base runner hit by a batted ball before it passes a infielder other than the pitcher will be declared out.

18. The official ball will be a 11 inch, 47 core optic yellow, 375 max. compression.

19. No Rocketech Bats Allowed in 4-5-6 age group.

20. All other rules refer back to General Rules Section.

1. 10(Ten) players shall constitute a playing field; however a team may play with 9 to avoid a forfeit.

2. The official ball shall be.

   A. Age 9/10 – 11 inch, 47 core, optic yellow, 375 max compression.

   B. Age 11/12-13/14/15- 12 inch, 47 core, optic yellow, 375 max compression.

3. A regulation game is 7 innings. A game shall be considered complete if at the end of 5 innings a team is ahead by 8 or more runs.

4. A game shall be considered complete after 5 innings unless it is tied.

5. Time limit shall be 75 minutes.

6. PITCH: A pitch begins when the pitcher toes the rubber to deliver the ball to the plate. A pitch ends when the ball has been returned to the circle and is in a players control.

7. No Designated Players or DEFOs will be used.

8. NO INFIELD FLY : 9/10 Age group only

9. NO DROPPED THIRD STRIKE : 9/10 Age group only.

10. Only one base per pitch may be stolen in the 9/10 age group

11. All other rules refer back to the General Rules Section

12. Any rules not covered refer back to the ASA rule book.

1. The GIRLS Year End Tournament will be alternated between North and South of the river areas yearly.

2. Two pickup players will be permitted per team to attain a maximum number of 9 players. These players must be rostered with G.I.R.L.S. in the Rec. division. Every attempt should be made to use girls from the same area if possible. At no time can a team use more than 9 players if using a pickup player.

3. Rosters on file with the secretary are the only acceptable ones. No Roster--No Play(No Exception.)

4. $100.00 cash protest fee. Fee returned to team if protest is won. If lost $50 goes to the host area and $50 to GIRLS. Head Coach must notify Umpires before leaving field of game involved in protest.

5. Umpires will be the responsibility of the host area. Scheduling and payment will also be the host area responsibility.

6. Daily admission will be $3.00 per adult Mon. thru Fri. $5.00 on Sat & Sun. Seniors will be $1.00 everyday. Children 12 under free.

7. GIRLS organization will receive 20% of total gate and supply all Trophies.

8. No team shall at any time play a team from another class or age group.

9. There is a $50.00 entry fee which belongs to the host area.

10. Every team must provide a no show check of $50.00. The check should be made out to the host area and retained by host until team receives second loss at which time it will be returned. In the event the team has a now show the host area can retain the check.

11. A protest committee will be established by the UIC should one be needed.

12. At the time of the draw each area rep will be responsible for the final roster for each team participating from his/her area. This roster must match the one on file with the GIRLS Secretary. Any violation of t must have played at leasthis rule will result in automatic ejection from tournament with loss of no show check.

13. The end of this tournament will be considered the end of the season.

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The GIRLS Association has a scholarship program available to girls that meet certain guidelines established by GIRLS Association. Applications may be obtained by contacting an area representative or any member of the Exc. Board.

Requirements are as follows:

1. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior or already enrolled in College.

2. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.5

3. Applicant must have a SAT of 975 or ACT of 18 at minimum.

4. Applicant must have played 2 years varsity softball minimum.

5. Applicant must not have received any athletic scholarship.

6. Applicant must have distinguished herself in the area of, Leadership, Service and Character. Their must be two letters of recommendation. One must be from the high school coach.

7. The GIRLS Association reserves the right to select the applicant on an as Needed basis.

REVISED 2-16-2011 (HAB)

 

ARTICLE XIII –G.I.R.L.S TWILIGHT FIELD LAYOUT

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