PITCHING RULES (Minor, Major, Junior and Senior Divisions):

Little League has instituted a new rule and changed the way pitching will be monitored during the season.  Previously, pitchers were limited to six innings per week with a predetermined number of days of rest required depending on the number of innings pitched.  Pitchers will now have a maximum pitch limit per game with a certain number of days rest required depending on how many of pitches are thrown in a game.

Pitching limits per day are as follows:League Age  Max. # of Pitches

                                                                       10  &Under                            75


                                                                        11-12                                     85


                                                                        13-16                                     95


One exception to the maximum number of pitches rule: If the pitcher reaches the maximum number of pitches during an at-bat, the pitcher may continue to pitch to that batter until the batter reaches base or is put out.

The following days rest are required for pitchers based on the number of pitches thrown:


1-20 pitches:   No calendar days rest required.

21-40 pitches: One (1) calendar day of rest is required.

41-60 pitches: Two (2) calendar days of rest are required.

61 or more:     Three (3) calendar days rest are required.


A pitcher may not pitch in consecutive games games, no matter what the time is between games. Exception: A player may pitch in consecutive games if no more than 40 pitches are delivered in the previous game.

A pitcher that delivers 1 or more pitches in a game my cannot  play the  position of catcher  for the remainder  of the day.

This rule change will require that the scorekeeper keep track of every pitch thrown during a game.  Managers & coaches should also keep track and confirm the number of pitches thrown after each half-inning with the scorekeeper.


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GENERAL INFORMATION

RCELL is a great place for kids to have fun and learn about baseball, teamwork and sportsmanship. Games usually start around the first of April and run through the first week of June.

Registration: Online registration for the Spring 2008 season will begin in January 1. Walk up registration will be Saturday February 9 9am-6pm at Golden Rd Park. Players new to RCELL will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate and 2 forms to verify residency( drivers licience, utility bill, voters registration, etc)

Fee: Registration fee will be $75.00. Each additional player per family is $65.00. Fee includes team jersey and hat. Parents will be responsible to provide pants, belts and socks.

Leagues available: TBall (5-6 year olds) 5-Pitch (7-8 year olds), Minor (9-10 year olds), Major (11-12 year olds), Junior (13-14) Senior (15-16 year olds) Ages based on age as of April 30, 2008 . All leagues will be age pure no exceptions.

Location: All games played at Golden Road Park located at the corner of McDonald and Golden Road, with the exception of the Senior League games as those will play at Golden and Faulkner.

Evaluations: Player evaluations (hitting, fielding, throwing, running) will be held on Saturday February 9, Minors 9am-1pm, Majors 2pm-6pm Juniors/Seniors 2pm-5pm. You will need to bring a glove and bat if possible. We will have some bats and helmets to use. Evals are come and go, your players will be evaluated then leave, they will not need to be there the entire time. Usually there is a large turnout at the begining so you might want to wait a little later to attend. All players need to attend evaluations, except T-Ball and 5-Pitch players (no evaluations in T-Ball and 5-Pitch). Players not attending evaluations will placed into the blind draft.

Volunteers: RCELL is always looking for enthusiastic people to help. Volunteers are needed for managers, assistant coaches, umpires, scorekeepers and concession stand. The Board of Directors is always looking for additional members. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please contact Ron Freeman at freemansalon@hotmail.com

Advertising Signs: You can support RCELL and promote your business by purchasing a sign to hang at the field(s) of your choice. Contact us for information.

Calendar: Please click on the calendar link to find out about RCELL events.

Any questions? Please e-mail us using the link on the bottom of the Home Page.