Game Forfieted...

[SanDiegoSteve]

Last night my horrible Pony game hit the time limit after 5 complete. As I was walking off the field I heard someone yell, "Hey Blue, why don't you let them play a couple more innings?" As I continued to walk off the field I replied, "sure, why not!"

[nickrego]

Originally Posted by PeteBooth

I strongly disagree with your approach.

A SCRIMMAGE game follows the same rules of a Regular season game EXCEPT, the game does not count in the standings. In other words a Scrimmage game is Sanctioned and put on the Schedule for the assignor.

In the example given you are not umpiring a Scrimmage game you are umpiring a form of sandlot game.

If you could Borrow players to begin with then you would have a regular game.

Also, IMO you are doing an injustice to your association and fellow blues. Meaning: Suppose the same situation arises and this one particular umpiring crew follows the rules and says no game. Then you will hear. The Guy last week let us play etc.

It's not our fault if a coach cannot field a team in accordance with the rules.
He should be upset with himself if he had a minimal roster size to begin with or the players who didn't show up.

Also, what are you going to do if your partner who was assigned with you wants to leave?

Pete Booth

Your right, these are not true scrimmages.

I should have said that it has only occurred for Adult Pay-To-Play, and Babe Ruth. I never would do that for HS, but then, they would never ask.

For the Babe Ruth, I do it because it's all about getting kids out on a ball field, and not on the streets. I'll take my chances.

For the Adults, they are not only paying me, but they are paying to play. I think they should get something for their money.

I have been lucky. So far, everyone has been very appreciative, and there has been no misconduct.

If I get hurt, no biggie. I have Kaiser. They'll put me back together no matter how or why it happened.