Make sure to have a valid ID on hand at all scheduled games for possible roster checks.
DCKickball will attempt to reschedule any canceled games. If your team forfeits a game during the season, the following rules apply: 3. The catcher or kicker is not allowed to cross home plate until the ball is contacted.
Playoff rosters must be complete by third week of regular season play.
Sliding is allowed. 2. Pitches may not be bounced, only rolled towards the kicker! KICKBALL LEAUGE RULES PARK DISTRICT STATEMENT The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has developed the following set of rules and regulations to govern Kickball … However, it is the responsibility of both teams to maintain their respective line-ups and scores each inning. Please respect the umpires call in this matter. 2.4 The official kickball measures 10 inches in diameter when properly inflated to a pressure of 1.5 pounds per square inch. Any equipment in question should be brought to the attention of the umpire. Any use of alcohol or illegal drugs will be prosecuted by appropriate laws and suspension from participation in any Homewood-Flossmoor Park District sponsored leagues, tournaments or programs. This includes contact with the catcher. 1-PITCH KICKBALL RULES . There cannot be more than 7 players on the infield at any one time. Fax: 708.957.8574. This can be overturned if requested by the opposing team and approved by the umpire. Teams have until 10 minutes after past designated game time to field a full squad. 13. c. Refrain from threatening or causing bodily harm to self, other participants, staff and spectators. The pitcher and fielders must stay behind the pitcher’s mound until the ball is released. 2.
An umpire will be provided by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District to supervise the game. Playing Field 1. If a runner leaves early, the ball is dead and the runner is declared out. Pitches must be rolled towards home plate. If a runner leaves early, the ball is dead and the runner is declared out. No leadoffs or stealing, runners can leave the base once the ball is kicked by the batter.
e. Not possess any weapons.
All games are 7 innings or 55 minutes (warm up time included). An inning officially starts when the third out of the previous inning is recorded. The rules are similar to baseball, but you use a rubber ball about the size of a soccer ball. The following guidelines have been developed to make park district programs safe and enjoyable for all participants. Game mercy rule: 12 runs after five complete innings. If the protest is proven to be legitimate, it will result in the forfeiture of the game in question.
The umpire will make all final decisions with regard to equipment discrepancies.
SM Staff will enforce this rule and will make the call at the top of the final inning. 9. Any action, which results in the suspension of individual players or teams, shall be final, and the entry fee shall be forfeited. During the regular season, in the event of a tie at the end of a regulation game, there will be NO extra innings to determine a winner, it will be considered a TIE. In situations where additional players wish to kick, the line-up must continue to reflect the guy, girl, guy, girl rotation, even if some women need to kick twice in the rotation. All eligible teams make the playoffs (teams that have not abused any policies or forfeits are eligible). Leagues may be cancelled due to existing weather conditions, dangerous or unplayable field conditions, facility constraints, etc. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Kickball League Rules Updated May 18, 2018. If this is the 3rd out of the inning, the kicker will be first up in the next inning. Due to differing circumstances in each and every game, some games will finish short of the hour while others might run past the hour. there need not be 2 females in outfield and 2 in the infield. If unexpected heavy rains or thunder occur during the game the Umpire will determine if the game is canceled or delayed. Kick Line – 5 feet from the apex of home plate (measured down each foul line with a line connecting the two 5ft. All participants must present ID’s during the playoff tournament in the event of a roster check. 708.957.0300