Quick Summary

These are the most common and/or most unique rules being used for this event. Please see "Official Rulebook" for exhaustive list of playing rules. When in conflict, rules written here shall supercede those in the official rulebook.

As a player, you are responsible for knowing all official rules of the game. By participating in the league, you are agreeing that you are aware of all rules associated with the league and the sport, and agree to abide by them at all times.

Rule #1 : Let's Have Fun

This is a celebration of a whole season of play and a great way to end the year on a high note. Come ready to play, but don't forget to keep up the spirit of fun, parity, and inclusiveness!

Games Rules

All standard League Joe rules with USSSA base are in play. ISP is the home park and will use its umpires, therefore any nuances to the game will shift towards ISP standards.

Key Rule Differences

6 Run Cap per Inning, per Team. Final inning will be declared by the umpire when time is close to expiring, and will be an uncapped inning.
50 minute clock
Games can end in a tie
Drafted teams must always bat and play with 12 player roster
No player may sit the bench on defense more than one inning prior to the start of the 5th inning
We play as many games as possible given the fields available and the 4 timeslots
Two women minimum in the field at all times. If two women are in the field, neither can play catcher
Home team has been randomly alternated between ISP and Midwest, and will follow the schedule as posted

Draft Pool Play

All players (including those on Run it Back squads) are included in the player pool to participate in Draft Pool Play games at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30.

Scramble Determination
All players will be part of the Draft Pool to be selected on Tuesday, March 25th by the Commissioner(s). Commissioner(s) will draft/assign coaches to assist with this process. League Joe salary balancing and parity system will determine order and volume of draft picks for each side.

Players encouraged to wear jerseys form their favorite teams from their League Joe league or tournament
Immediately following the game, a minimum of six players from each team will leave the field and be replaced by six new players
All players guaranteed to play a minimum of 2 games, most will play 3 or more**

* We're adults with busy lives so if you *really* can't find your old jersey, it'll be fine. But you better not have given it to Goodwill!

** Depends on number of players who sign up. We will fill every diamond with every willing player at the fields. Players may opt to play only two games if they wish to do so! Play as much or as little as you like for the evening.

<h1>Rule #1 : Let's Have Fun</h1><p>This is a celebration of a whole season of play and a great way to end the year on a high note. Come ready to play, but don't forget to keep up the spirit of fun, parity, and inclusiveness!</p><hr /><h3>Games Rules</h3><p>All standard League Joe rules with USSSA base are in play. ISP is the home park and will use its umpires, therefore any nuances to the game will shift towards ISP standards.</p><h4>Key Rule Differences</h4><ul><li>6 Run Cap per Inning, per Team. Final inning will be declared by the umpire when time is close to expiring, and will be an uncapped inning.</li><li>50 minute clock</li><li>Games can end in a tie</li><li>Drafted teams must always bat and play with 12 player roster</li><li>No player may sit the bench on defense more than one inning prior to the start of the 5th inning</li><li>We play as many games as possible given the fields available and the 4 timeslots</li><li>Two women minimum in the field at all times.  If two women are in the field, neither can play catcher</li><li>Home team has been randomly alternated between ISP and Midwest, and will follow the schedule as posted</li></ul><hr /><h3>Draft Pool Play</h3><p>All players (including those on Run it Back squads) are included in the player pool to participate in Draft Pool Play games at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30.</p><p><span style="font-weight:bolder;">Scramble Determination</span><br />All players will be part of the Draft Pool to be selected on Tuesday, March 25th by the Commissioner(s). Commissioner(s) will draft/assign coaches to assist with this process. League Joe salary balancing and parity system will determine order and volume of draft picks for each side.</p><ul><li>Players encouraged to wear jerseys form their favorite teams from their League Joe league or tournament</li><li>Immediately following the game, a minimum of six players from each team will leave the field and be replaced by six new players</li><li>All players guaranteed to play a minimum of 2 games, most will play 3 or more**</li></ul><p class="small" style="font-size:11.2px;line-height:19.04px;">* We're adults with busy lives so if you *really* can't find your old jersey, it'll be fine. But you better not have given it to Goodwill!</p><p>** Depends on number of players who sign up. We will fill every diamond with every willing player at the fields. Players may opt to play only two games if they wish to do so! Play as much or as little as you like for the evening.</p>

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ISP Opening Day Softball Scramble

Rules Summary

Rule #1 : Let's Have Fun

Games Rules

Key Rule Differences

Draft Pool Play

Rules for Coaches

Official Rules

Official Rules