Kickball Rules

RULES
Let’s be honest: None of us have played kickball since about 5th grade, so we’re a little rusty with the rules. We’re asking everyone for a little bit of patience, because they *may* change over the course of our short season. We’ll start with the basics and move forward from there, so let’s all play nice and see how it goes, shall we? Here’s what you need to know:

The general rules of baseball apply with these exceptions/additions (again, these are the basics and we will be adding/adjusting throughout the season):

• Games will last 45-minutes (or 7 innings)
• Minimum of 2 women must play on the field at all times
• Substitutions: ARE allowed, provided they do NOT play on another team.
• Number of people on the field at the same time is 10 (there are 12 people on each team)
• You may “stike/hit” a person with the ball to get them out.
• There are no strike outs or walks. Four foul balls is an out.
• “Tagging up” is NOT allowed on foul balls.
• You cannot “lead off” the base. You must remain on the base until the ball is kicked.
• There is NO bunting. A bunt is defined as not taking a full swing/kick.
• There is a 7-run mercy rule per inning.
• If a team is winning by 15 or more runs a the end of the 5th inning, the game will be called.
• If a game is tied at the end of 45 minutes (or 7 innings), it is marked as a tie.
• NO cleats are allowed.
• Player Interference: If a player intentionally interferes with a play, it will be an automatic out. Intentional interference is decided upon at the ref’s discretion.
• If a runner gets hit by a kicked ball, that runner should be out and the ball/play declared dead, unless the runner is still on the base when struck.
• Runners are allow ONE base only on an over-throw.
• If a foul ball is kicked over the TALL fence on either field, it is an out.
• Bases will be spaced 60-feet apart.
• Pitches must be smooth-rolling at a moderate speed (no fastballs), with minimal bouncing and little to no spin.
• Once the pitcher has the ball in control and retains possession on the mound, the play ends. Runners who are off base at this time and in forward motion may advance only one base. Runners who are off base at this time and not in forward motion must return to the base from which they were running.
• Kickers must kick within the kicking box. He/she must have at least a portion of the plant foot within the kicking box during the kick. The kicker may line up outside of the kicking box.
• Absolutely NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED within the park. It is again NYC Parks and Recreation rules. Violators will be subject to expulsion from the league and all Big Apple sports.

Tournament tonight!

The Fall 2009 Season comes to an end tonight with the final tournament.

Check out the bracket to see what time you play.

Also, please remember these important things (from Vanessa, our fearless and wonderful Commissioner):
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