As a reminder per state guidelines facial coverings must be worn at all times by players, coaches, umpires and spectators.

You must comply with this guideline for the safety of the kids and our communiity.

Weekly Pitching Information (Minors, Majors, Babe Ruth)

Minor League (7,8,9-year-olds)

1. If a pitcher pitches up to and including 40 pitches or two (2) innings in any one game, s/he must have one (1) full calendar day of rest between pitching assignments.
2. If a pitcher pitches up to and including 60 pitches or three (3) innings in any one game, s/he must have two (2) full calendar days of rest between pitching assignments.

• There will be a maximum of three (3) innings pitched by a player in a game

Major League (10,11,12-year-olds)

1. If a pitcher pitches up and including to 50 pitches or two (2) innings in any one game, s/he must have one (1) full calendar day of rest between pitching assignments.
2. If a pitcher pitches up to and including 70 pitches or three (3) innings in any one game, s/he must have two (2) full calendar days of rest between pitching assignments.
3. There is a maximum of 85 total pitches for a game that may be pitched by a single pitcher.
4. Six (6) innings pitched maximum by an individual in a calendar week and the rest rules still apply
5. There is a maximum of 12 innings total that may be pitched by all twelve (12) year-olds on a team combined in a calendar week for the first three games.

Babe Ruth League

• Per Babe Ruth Rule 0.06 - 1: A Babe Ruth 13-15 pitcher, regardless of age, may pitch seven (7) innings per calendar week.
• Per Babe Ruth Rule 0.06 - 3: A Babe Ruth 13-15 pitcher must have two (2) calendar days rest between pitching assignments if he pitches in more than three (3) innings in any one game.

Field Usage Schedule

Below represents the fields in use. All field usage requests must be scheduled through the league.

Green highlighted text represents off schedule practice

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2021 Stoughton Youth Baseball - COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Phase 4 Step 1

(Updated 4/2/21)

The safety guidelines below are to be enforced before, during and after all baseball practices/games. These guidelines are in addition to guidelines provided by the CDC, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, as well, as our local recreation department. These safety measures must be strictly adhered to by all players, coaches and spectators to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

LEAGUE GUIDELINES

General

• Face coverings and social distancing of six feet is required by spectators at all times
• Practices/Games will be tailored to limit the usage of shared baseballs and maintain social distancing as much as possible.
• Individuals should not be congregating in common areas or parking lots following practices or events.
• For batting cages, no more than one player and coach in each batting cage while practicing social distancing.
• No two teams will be scheduled on the same field without an hour in between the end of one practice/game and the start of the other.
• Dugouts (benches) are to be extended to the outside behind the dugout (benches) to the home plate backstop with fencing on both sides to keep spectators separate.
• No seeds, chewing gum or any food that encourages spitting will be allowed.
• Players, coaches and/or spectators that are not feeling well or exhibiting symptoms of possible exposure to COVID-19, such as fever must not attend practice until such time as the player, coach or spectator has been tested and/or cleared.
• Encourage coaches/players who test positive for COVID-19 to notify the league and the local Board of Health (LBOH) for purposes of cleaning / disinfecting and contact tracing.

Players/Coaches

• Face coverings and social distancing of six feet is required by all active participants, while on the field, at bat, on the bench, and pre/post practice/game.
• Coaches are required to wear facial coverings and maintain social distancing of 6 feet from players, coaches, spectators, and other persons at all times.
• Players should have their own helmet, bat, face covering and water bottle.
• Each catcher should have their own catcher's equipment.
• Players must refrain from sharing equipment.
• Players should wear batting gloves as much as possible during practice, especially when handling a bat.
• Covered dugouts can only be utilized by the pitcher and catcher during the game and must socially distance (minimum of 6 ft apart)
• Coaches will have hand sanitizer and/or wipes available for all participants; however, we encourage each player to have their own hand sanitizer.
• Sportsmanship should continue in a touchless manner - no handshakes/slaps/fist bumps.
• Each team will be responsible for cleaning up their trash around dugout area after practice/games.
• Umpires are required to wear facial coverings at all times

Spectators

• Spectators must remain beyond 1^st and 3^rd base while practicing social distancing (see Figure 1).
• • Spectators must maintain distance of at least 6 feet between spectator groups.
• The bleacher area cannot be utilized by spectators as the bleachers are considered to be part of the designated dugout area.

Facility

• Restrooms facilities shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with state and local guidelines
• Conduct frequent disinfecting of heavy transit areas and high-touch surfaces
• Concessions Stand must follow the Safety Standards for Restaurants

For additional COVID-19 guidance, please visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html

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2021 Stoughton Invitational Dates

Link to registration form - 2021 Stoughton Youth Baseball Invitational Registration form