Rules 2008
1. Owensboro Daviess County Babe Ruth plays by the official baseball rules with a few addendum's by Babe Ruth Baseball Corporate Headquarters in Trenton NJ
2. The league will have two different age groups 1. PREP LEAGUE- For 12,13 and 14 year olds. 2. 13-15 league- For 13,14 and 15 year olds.12 year olds must play in 13-14 prep league and a 13 year old that makes 13-15 league has the option to play in the 13-14 prep also. Each age division will have 2 halves (if able), if each half has a different champion then we'll have a playoff for the championship. The 13-15 league will have just one season due to it starting later. Standings determined by point system -One point for win and half a point for a tie.
3. Each team is allowed 2 options. 1. Managers option and/or a coach's option. Options will be Placed in the following rounds. If a team has one option the option will be placed in the second round and if the team has two options then the players will be placed in first and second rounds. Only option allowed for Babe Ruth League is in the following form. 1. Child option. 2. Sibling option. 3. Brother/Sister of manager or coach falls in child option. *If teams stay together the following year options given are determined by the coaches that are back from previous year. Example if manager of team is back the following year and so is the managers option the team will not get a managers option for that given year but will get a coaches option if the coach from last year isn't coaching. It doesn't matter if the player of last years option is still playing on team , just if the coach is coaching or not to receive the option.
4. Order of draft will be drawn and will be an S Draft. If teams stay together from previous year it's a straight draft.
5. All players will go into draft. A Brothers/sisters option must be taken on the same team. The coaches will vote the round the brother/sister will go on.
6. All-Star managers are chosen by all managers and the board.
7. Managers will vote on all-stars. The team will consist of 13 to 15 players. The 12 players with the most votes are automatically on team. The manager chooses the remaining 3 players who must at least have one vote.
8. Mandatory playtime is one at bat and 3 consecutive outs on defense in 13-14 prep divisions only but it's highly recommended to play each player as much as possible.
9. 10 run is in effect.
10. Courtesy runner for catcher only, Courtesy runner must be a non starter.
11. Tie breakers- 1. Two- way tie will be a one game play-off. 2. Three way tie or more will be seeded then playoff. *Tie is a Tie, no matter who beat whom during the regular season.
12. 13-14 prep League play 6 inn.
13. 13-15 year olds play 7 in.
14. All leagues will get 7 innings per week for pitchers. (Mon thru Sun.).
15. All games in all divisions will be a 2-hour limit for the entire season.
16. If time limit is reached finish the inning and the game is legal, even if you have not played enough innings to be legal by book.
17. Tie games: If a game ends in a tie it will be played at a later date (if needed). No extra innings.
18. Ejections: 1st offense. 1 game suspension. 2nd offense- 1 calendar week and reviewed by board. Can't attend practice or games or sit in bleachers and coach.
19. For the season all game times in all divisions will be 5:30 and 7:30. Second game will be played 20 minutes after 1st game. Each team gets 10 min. infield. If 1st game goes longer for some reason no infield for 2nd game. Have teams ready.
20. Rainout: next available spot. Coaches have no say in rescheduling.
21. Home team supplies announcer. Visiting team supplies scorekeeper.
22. Intentional walk- must pitch to batter.
23. 2 offensive time-outs per inning. 30 seconds long. (w) New inning begins when last out of inning is made. Coaches need to sign official book at end of game if not it will be taken book is correct.
24. No balks in 13-14 prep 1st half only.
25. Extra hitter is optional.
26. Manager and Coaches must be in team hat and shirt with cleats or tennis shoes. We recommend Manages and Coaches to look alike in coach's shorts or khaki pants along with team hats and team shirts.
27. All players must play in half the season to participate in all-stars. * Unless approved by district or state commissioner. ** Refer to Babe Ruth rulebook, rule 11.03.
28. If a team doesn't have enough players for a game in 13-15 league they can pick from 13-14 league To fill a team for the one game from designated team. If player from original team becomes present the brought up player cannot play. No player brought up can pitch. *If designated team is playing a game the team needing players must then draw from teams not playing on given day.
29. Any player can play on travel teams out side of Babe Ruth league play as long as they make their league game. Most league games will be during the week (mon. thru Thurs) excluding rainouts.
30. All players must try-out, except option players. Players 14 that played in the 14-15 league last year will be on the same team this year so they don't have to try-out again but still needs to bring raffle tickets to tryouts before being put on team roster. Players that don't make try-outs will be put into a pool to be drawn. Unless excused by the board.
31. If time allows we'll have a single or double elimination tournament at the end of the season.
32. Babe Ruth rules will be in play by the league except those changes noted.
33. Players may use metal or rubber cleats.
34. Each team will maintain a min. of 12 players and max. Of 15 players.
35. During league play, a player can wear any approved batting helmet. For tournament play the said player must wear ODC league provided helmet.

Rules at Yellow Creek and Panther Creek Parks
1) Only time quick dry can be used if a umpire calls for it.
2) If bad weather or lightning occurs, everyone must go to cars and wait to see if game will be called.
3) No new inning after 10p.m. when school is in. 11p.m. when school is out.
4) All games 2 hour limit for entire season.
5) On Sundays lights cannot be turned on.
6) If first game has run over in time, there will be no infield for next game.
7) No arguing with park attendants. They work for Parks Dept. not BRL.
8) No ball tosses into fences.
9) Keep bleachers and dugouts cleaned up.
10) To reserve a practice field at either Yellow or Panther Creek Parks, you must call the Player Agent the weekend before the given week. Maximum two practices a week reserved at Yellow or Panther Creek Park. Practice fields open April 1st.
11) Game helmets and catcher's equipment are stored in press boxes or concession stand. Must be put back at the end of each game.
12) No fieldwork is to be done by anyone except park staff. A rake and shovel will be in the home dugout if any work on mound or home plate is needed if park staff personnel are not around.
13) Unfit playing conditions, when determined by a park staff and/or umpire, all activities stops and no work to save a game. Umpire can request quick dry if needed.
14) No lights during C.A.T.S testing, dates TBA. Exclude Fri and Sat.
15) Do not climb on nylon nets at Panther Creek Park.