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waiting for what?
From Rule 5:
Section 1. HOME TEAM.
The team designated as home team shall bat last in the inning.
Section 2. FITNESS OF THE GROUND.
The fitness of the ground for a game shall be decided solely by the plate umpire.
We do a lot of double-headers, sometimes triple-headers. So when I get to the first game, I'm counting heads to see if both teams have enough to start [either by ASA or League bylaws]. If there's enough, we'll get started, regardless if it's "about to rain".
Now if I get to a field that's had rain or it's currently raining, I'll make a call based on the current conditions. Most leagues include a bylaw that states that if the umpire calls the game because of field conditions, the game is postponed but if the umpire deems the field playable and both coaches agree otherwise, the game will also be postponed. Safety being the primary concern.
All of our leagues try to give us at least 2 to 3 hours notice for cancellations. If we show up, we are paid the game fee whether the game is started or not.
Ted
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