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2023 Fastpitch Rules

2024 Summer Fastpitch Rules for All Age Groups

2024 SUMMER AGE GROUP DETERMINATION BY 8/31/2024

8U
DOB YEAR 2015 AND LATER 

10U
2013 & 2014

12U
2011 & 2012

14U
2009 & 20010

HS
2008, 2007 & 2006
 

All Age Groups for Summer Leagues

  • 6:15 Start Time.    All Games are 7 innings or 65 minutes. 
  • League Play games can end in a tie.   If the score is tied after 65 minutes in the second game ONLY, teams may play one international tiebreaker if conditions (light, etc) permit.
  • The host team is responsible for entering scores within 24 hours of game completion. The host team is considered the Home Team for both games.
  • Games are not official until after 3 innings, or 2-1/2 if the home team is ahead.
  • On deck batters may be placed to the back of the batter for safety purposes.
  • All teams are required to bat the roster for league play.   8's, 10s and 12s roster bat. 14, 16, and 18s in qualifiers bat 9 dp flex. Courtesy runners may be used for the pitcher, catcher, or an injured player. Courtesy runners are the last out or the last player due to bat this inning if there are no outs.
  • Teams must notify opponent a minimum of 2 hours before game time if a rescheduling or cancellation is required, or the game will be recorded as a forfeit.

8U and 10U

  • 5 Runs per inning.   This will hold through the league tournament and State tournament.
  • 35’ pitching distance

12U

  • 5 runs per inning - regular games.  Not valid in tournaments
  • 40’ pitching distance

14U/HS

  • 43’ pitching distance
  • May wear metal cleats

BIG WEST LEAGUE RULES

Please click on the link for the BIG WEST LEAGUE rules

http://fastpitch.mnsoftball.com/bylaws