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The Cabot Youth Baseball program
is affiliated with Babe Ruth League, Inc., which includes
the Cal Ripken Baseball (formerly Bambino) league These
organizations have adopted the
Official Baseball Rules,
published by the Commissioner of Baseball, as their primary
playing rules. However, some modifications to these rules
have been made by the respective youth baseball
organizations in order to adapt the game to fit the needs of
their young participants.
Some of the rule differences
pertain to the dimensions of the playing field and playing
equipment. Other rule changes are intended to enhance
safety and prevent injury. These modifications are
published by the organizations as addendums to the official
rules and are distributed to their affiliates each year.
In addition to these rules and amendments, the youth
baseball organizations publish regulations that govern the
conduct of league affiliates and stipulate the requirements
for affiliation. These regulations may also direct the
organizations' official tournament playoff system for their
respective national championship tournaments.
Finally, the local league
affiliate may enact "local league rules and regulations"
that further define the playing rules and methods of
operation for the independent locality. The national
organizations generally allow local league affiliates the
authority to enhance their rules, but may require a formal
waiver from the parent organization before major changes may
be made. Some rules may not be waived - such as restrictions
on the rules governing the frequency of use of young
pitchers, which is intended to prevent arm injury.
The following sections outline
the rules and regulations under which the Cabot youth
baseball program operates.
OFFICIAL BASEBALL RULES
The
Official Baseball Rules
are published by the office of the Commissioner of
Baseball and are written to govern the playing of
baseball games by professional teams. The rules
are divided, as shown below. Click a rule link to see
the official rules.
Foreword
1.00 - Objectives of the Game
2.00 - Definition of Terms
3.00 - Game Preliminaries
4.00 - Starting and Ending a Game
5.00 - Putting the Ball in Play
6.00 - The Batter
7.00 -
The Runner
8.00 - The Pitcher
9.00 - The Umpire
10.00 - The Official Scorer
The rules of baseball have
evolved into a complex code which may be difficult to
understand due to the "legalistic" manner in which it is
recorded. A rule often may be unclear as to its intent and
thus be subject to interpretation. The Case Book of the
Official Playing Rules Committee was created to provide
insight into the committee's intent when drafting the
official rules.
Note: The
Playing Rules Committee, at its December 1977 meeting, voted
to incorporate the Notes/Case Book/Comments section directly
into the Official Baseball Rules at the appropriate places.
Basically, the Case Book interprets or elaborates on the
basic rules and in essence have the same effect as rules
when applied to particular sections for which they are
intended. This arrangement is designed to give quicker
access to any written language pertaining to an Official
Rule and does not require a reader to refer to different
sections of the Official Baseball Rules book in considering
the application of a particular rule. Case Book material is
usually printed in smaller type than the rule language. The
Official Playing Rules as published in the Babe Ruth League
rule book incorporates the case book comments in an italic
type.
A lack of understanding of the
rules of baseball and the resulting incorrect interpretation
may be the primary cause for disputes which sometimes arise
during the course of a baseball game. It is incumbent upon
umpires, coaches, and players to learn the rules and to
study the case book in order to properly conduct themselves
during a game.
Links of Interest
The Top 40 Baseball Rule Myths
Baseball Rules Frequently Asked Questions
Youth Baseball Playing Field Dimensions
Sportsmanship Code
The following is the
code of sportsmanship for all Babe Ruth and Cal
Ripken affiliate programs.
Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Code
By - Laws
The Cabot Youth Baseball
Association is the current operator of the Cabot youth
baseball program through an agreement with the Cabot Parks
and Recreation Department. The CYBA is a non-profit
organization formed for the purpose of administering the
youth baseball program in Cabot, Arkansas. The Cabot
youth baseball rules and regulations are separate from the
by-laws which govern the organization. For a copy of
the CYBA By-laws, which are part of the public domain, click
the link below.
By-laws of the Cabot Youth Baseball Association (PDF)
Grievance
Procedure
Any person who has a grievance of any kind that pertains to
the Cabot youth baseball program or the Cabot Youth Baseball
Association should forward a written copy of the grievance,
complaint, or suggestion to the board of directors as
follows:
All Grievances should be made in writing to :
Cabot Youth Baseball Association
P.O. Box 1521
Cabot, AR 72023
Or you may contact the Cabot Youth Baseball Association at
via email at Baseball@CabotYouthBaseball.com
All communications will be kept in confidence. |
