[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by Mattinglyfan

We play an Inter-lock schedule with 3 divisions with three sets of rules. Therefore, there is a new set for the inter-lock League. One of these is a 2:15 time limit. All of the games we have played(even if we were the only game that day)with the time limit.

Last night, we had a 7 inn. game with a 5:30 pm start time. The 6th ended around 8:15 pm. Normally the two managers and two players meet with an umpire before the game to establish rules for the game.

FIRST of all the aforementioned is a double negative. The LEAGUE ESTABLISHES the rules NOT the managers at the plate conference.

Whenever, you have many divisions playing with different sets of rules, it's best to have a PRE-SEASON MEETING, get the rules in WRITING and each umpire gets a copy of the NUANCES of each of these leagues.

There should be no NEED to ESTABLISH rules at the plate conference. YOU can STRESS the rules or go over some of them but the point is the RULES have already been ESTABLISHED and the umpires simply enforce.

If you have to meet with coaches to Establish rules then IMO you are asking for a can of worms.

Summary: There should be a PRE-SEASON meeting which SPELLS out all LOCAL LEAGUE rules. These rules whould be WRITTEN down and copies handed out to the appropriate parties.

If the rule says 2:15 then in your example the game is OVER. 5:30 to 8:15 is above the 2:15 time limit. You have a complete game therefore, it's over. No need to meet with the coaches.

Pete Booth