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2018 Peoria Notre Dame T-Ball League Rules
T-Ball League Purpose/Philosophy
The purpose of the PNDYBL T-ball league is to teach the players proper baseball fundamentals, proper player conduct, and to have FUN.
All players, coaches, and spectators will conduct themselves with appropriate behavior. Any players, coaches, or spectators displaying inappropriate behavior or conducting themselves in an un- sportsman-like manner, as deemed by the PNDYBL board, will be removed from the playing area.
Practice Schedule
All teams will practice twice each week for the first two (2) weeks of the season, according to the league schedule
No additional practices will be allowed
T-ball Coordinators will be available for each scheduled practice to retrieve equipment, assist players with basic fundamentals, and return equipment following the last practice each night
Parents are encouraged to help during all practices
Team Selections
Players are assigned to teams based on the following:
Player’s school
Needs of the league
Parent requests
Siblings will automatically be assigned to the same team Game Schedule
Game Schedule
Two (2) games per week per team, beginning June 5th through July 17th (No games on July 3rd)
Daily game times:
Game times are either 5:15p-6:15p or 6:30p-7:30p
Check game schedule for times and field locations
Game/practice locations
All practices and games will be played at the Thomas Jefferson baseball complex on Fields TJ3 or TJ4 (beyond the outfield fences of the larger fields)
Games may be played on the fenced playing fields, if available, and field conditions allow, as determined by the league directors and/or coordinators
Parents are encouraged to help during all games
Game schedule
See game schedule
Rainouts
Rainouts will be called per the standard PNDYBL procedures
Makeup games may or may not be rescheduled, as determined by the league
Uniforms
T-shirts with PNDYBL logo (sponsor names on back) provided by the league
In-house hats provided by the league
Players may opt to purchase their own baseball pants, cleats, et cetera, but not required.
Lace-up shoes only... No flip flops or sandals wdcdwcd
Equipment
Each player provides his/her own fielding glove
Notre Dame T-Ball league will provide bats, bases, balls, batting tees, and batting helmets for practices and games
Players may opt to provide their own additional equipment
Field Requirements
55 feet between bases
77 feet, 9 inches from home plate to 2nd base
Game Rules
Age/Grade
Between 4 years old and 6 years old (pre-school through incoming 1st grade)
T-ball focused on younger players with less experience... older or more experienced players may opt for the 6U league
Exceptions for 7 year olds based on try-out/evaluation by PNDYBL board
Equipment Soft T-ball safety balls will be used during games and practices
Coaching
T-Ball coordinators will be assigned to each field for practices and games.
Parents are encouraged to help/assist during games and practices
No players may coach the bases at any time
Offensive base coaches will be allowed at 1st base and 3rd base
One offensive coach will be allowed to help the batter
When runners are preparing to score, the batter’s coach will move the batting tee from the home plate area to avoid potential injury to the scoring runner, replacing the tee for the next batter
Defensive coaches will be allowed on the playing field, providing they do not interfere with play
Coordinators will serve as Umpires for all games
Length of Games
One (1) hour time limit – no new inning may begin after the time limit has been reached
An inning will consist both the “visiting” team batting once through the entire lineup and the “home” team batting once through the entire lineup
Offense
Base running
No stealing allowed
Runners will stay on their base until the batter hits the ball (no lead-offs)
Runners will be instructed to avoid contact with fielders to reduce chances of injuries
Hitting
Each team will bat through the entire lineup, in the same batting order each inning
Each batter will wear a protective helmet while batting
One “on deck” batter will be allowed and must wear a protective helmet while “on deck”
Players will primarily hit off the batting tee; however, as players evolve, coaches/coordinators may pitch to batters. (For live pitching, after 4-5 swings/misses, the player will use the batting tee for that at-bat.)
No intentional bunting allowed
Defense
Defensive players will line up across the infield from 1st base to 3rd base
After fielding a hit ball, the player will throw to a coach at 1st base
Fielding gloves will be worn by all defensive players
Protective cups are encouraged for all defensive players (male and female)
No hidden ball trick allowed No infield fly rule
Scoring
No score will be kept for t-ball games
Participation
Each player will bat and play in the field each inning
Additional Rules and/or Rule Changes
Notre Dame Youth Baseball may change the rules, delete existing rules, or implement new rules as any time at the sole discretion of the Peoria Notre Dame Youth Baseball League Board of Directors.