SOFTBALL

ADOPTED BY THE CVC ATHLETIC BOARD: April 19, 2010

ARTICLE VII

Section 1 - Starting Date

1.1 The dates for the first day of practice, first scrimmage, first game and last game are determined by the Section.

Section 2 - Official Rules

2.1 The official rule book shall be the National Federation of State High School Association rule book.

Section 3 - Official Ball

3.1 Any regulation high grade optic yellow leather ball with the NHSF stamp may be used in league play.
3.2 Two (2) new optic yellow game balls shall be provided by the home team for each game.

Section 4 - Contacts

4.1 The number of contacts are determined by the Section.
4.2 Scrimmages held after the first game shall be counted as a contact.

Section 5 - Game Times

5.1 During Standard Time: 4:00
During Day Light Saving Time: 4:15
5.2 Length of Games.
5.2.1 Varsity games shall be seven (7) innings.
5.2.2 Frosh/Soph games shall have a two hour time limit. No new inning shall begin after two (2) hours. A Frosh/Soph game may end in a tie.
5.2.3 A game will be terminated anytime after five innings when a team is ahead by ten or more runs, provided the losing team has completed its turn at bat.

Section 6 - Game Results

6.1 The winning school shall be responsible to notify the media with game results.

Section 7 - Change in Classification

7.1 During non-league games, athletes may move from one classification to another. In league play a player may move only to a higher classification. An athlete may not participate in more than one classification in one day.

Section 8 - Championship

8.1 The varsity team with the greatest number of wins in league competition shall be designated as League Champion. In the event of a tie, all teams tied for the best records shall be recognized as League Champions. No champion will be recognized below the varsity level.

Section 9 - Playoffs

9.1 The number of teams qualifying for participation in the playoffs shall be determined by the Section.
9.2 Tie Breakers
9.2.1 The first tie breaker, either to determine who qualifies or the higher seed shall be on the basis of head to head competition.
9.2.2 If head to head competition is equal, an extra game shall be played at a neutral site with the winner being awarded the qualifying spot or higher seed.
9.2.2.1 A coin flip will determine home team.
9.2.3.2 In the event that both teams agree or if an extra game can not be arrainged, a coin flip will decide the qualifyer or seed position.
9.2.3 If three teams are tied for one qualifying spot, a game shall be played at a neutral site. between two of the teams. A second game shall be played 30 minutes following the conclusion of first game between the winner of the game and the bye team. The winner of the second game will advance.
9.2.3.1 A coin flip shall decide who plays in the first game and who has the bye.
9.2.4 If multiple ties exist and the preceding tie breakers do not fairly break the tie(s), a coin flip shall be used to determine the outcome.

Section 10 - Rain Outs, Ties and Suspended Games

10.1 The home team will cancel games by 12:00 Noon if the field is unplayable or as soon a possible in the case of inclement weather.
10.2 Playability of field before the games starts is the responsibility of the home school.
10.3 Rained out games shall be made up on the next available date. League games must take precedent over non-league games.
10.4 In the event of multiple ties rain outs, whenever possible the first rained out game should be played first.
10.5 A tie game shall be considered a suspended game.
10.5.1 Suspended games shall be completed the next time the two teams meet. The tied or suspended game shall be played first.
10.5.2 If it is the last regularly scheduled game or if there are no remaining games between the schools, the game will be completed only if it has a bearing on the league championship or playoff berths.
10.5.3 Only players on the roster at the time a game was suspended may participate in the completion of that game.
11.5.3.1 Players who were on the roster but are not academically eligible at the time of the make up game may not participate.

Section 11 - Miscellaneous - Activity Specific

11.1 The visiting team shall have at least fifteen (15) minutes to warm up prior to the start of the game.
11.2 The home team shall provide the official score keeper.
11.2.1 Home and visiting scorekeepers must meet to verify rulings and statistics during and after the game. Both books must agree.
11.2.2 Coaches must verify statistics before they are released to the media.
11.3 All fields shall be prepared in accordance with National Federation Rules.
11.4 There will be at least two (2) umpires for varsity games and one (1) umpire for Frosh/Soph games.
11.4.1 In the event only one umpire is available for a varsity game, the game may be played if both coaches agree.

Section 12 - All Conference Selection

12.1 The softball coordinator shall call a meeting for Monday evening following the completion of the league season . Coaches shall be informed of the meeting, time and location at least a week in advance. Notification shall be by phone or Email.
12.2 Schools will be awarded positions on the All Conference team in accordance to their finish in League competition. Each school will make their own determination as to who will be placed on the All Conference team. Positions shall be awarded according to the following table:

ALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
FINISH SELECTIONS
1st 5
2nd 4
3rd 3
4th 3
5th 2
6th 1



12.3 Eighteen (18) players will be selected.
12.3 In the event additional teams are added to the league, the above table shall be modified, but in no case shall more than 18 places be awarded.
12.4 A ballot shall be taken to name the MVP. Each school shall have one vote to name the MVP from those selected to be on the All-Conference team. A school may vote for its candidate. Only one (1) MVP shall be named.
12.5 Each school will receive two honorable mention positions.
12.6 All conference selections shall be forwarded to the league commissioner and to the media.
12.7 No all conference team shall be selected below the varsity level.