East York Baseball House League Rules

The basic philosophy of the East York Baseball Association is to increase every player's knowledge and skill level of the game. While win-loss records and league standings are maintained (excpet in 6U & 7U), batting averages and fielding stats are not. In 8U through 18U, the end of the season round robin play playoffs will be used to determine which teams will meet in the consolation games, semi-finals and finals to be played on the Closing Day. All teams will play on Opening and Closing Day. Coaches and parents should employ a positive, teaching approach toward their own team, and should refrain from negative commentary toward or regarding the opposing team.

The objective is for the players to have fun while they build on the basics they learned in previous years. It is not the intention of the League to subject the children to fierce competition or intense pressure to perform. It is intended to provide instruction in the fundamentals of baseball and stress sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play. Having fun is of the utmost importance and should be stressed by coaches and parents at all times.

For 8U through 18U, a regulation game has no maximum of innings. All games begin at 6:30pm and no new inning shall commence after 8:15 P.M. with an 8:30 P.M. curfew. In August, we move to a start time of 6:15pm due to reduced daylight. The game start time should be noted and no new inning shall commence after 1 hour 45 min from the start time, with a 2 hour hard curfew. Ties are permitted, with the exception of round robin playoffs, semi-finals and finals. In games called due to rain or lightning three (3) full innings is the minimum number of innings required to constitute an official game. 

Please see inidividual division rules as local rules have been added for safety and an enjoyable experience for all.