The Pony Division is under the jurisdiction of the main Board of Directors of Fremont Baseball, Inc. “Pony Baseball, Rules and Regulations” govern play. These rules contain only those exceptions voted on by Fremont Baseball, Inc. to better provide for the well being of our local players. All rules and Amendments are subject to board interpretation. Rules not covered in this book will be decided by the Board of Directors based on the spirit of the game and the best interest of Fremont Baseball Incorporated.

1) Pony division play is for 13 and 14 year old players only. They must be this age by July 31 of the current season.

2) Pitching Distance is 54 feet, with an 80-foot base path.

3) Players declining to play with a team. In the Pony Division if a player does not want to play for the team from which he or she played last year that player must return to the draft! The team that he left may not pick the player in the draft. He will participate in the tryouts to give all managers a chance to evaluate the player.

4) Player Options or Coaches Options. A player or coaches option will not be allowed if the player has played for a Pony Division team the previous year. See rule 1.

The only exception is:

• A) Is if a players parent or guardian is going to manage that team.
  

• B) If the parent was a coach the previous year, the child must play on last years team or go to the draft only.
  

• C) If the players parent was not an active coach a team may exercise a player option but it must be agreed upon by both managers. The players parent that is listed as a coach must be an active coach. Exercising a coaches option just to get a player on your team will not be allowed.

5) Trades within the Pony Division. If by agreement of the players and both managers a trade may take place. All details of the trade must be outlined in a letter to the board. The Division representative will present this to the Board for final approval.

6) Recruiting within the division. Recruiting within FBI Pony Division "other teams" is not allowed.

7) Repercussions of violation of rule #4. If any managers or coaches are found to be in violation of this rule they may be suspended for a game or lose their first round draft choice or their highest round draft pick. Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

8) Bronco to Pony Farm Linkage. Refer to the Farm linkage document for team farm affiliation.

9) Coaches. Only coaches and players are allowed in the dugout- NO EXCEPTIONS.

10) Player must be signed up. A copy of the registration and birth certificate must be on file, along with payment to be received before participation in activities.

Substitutions:

1) All players must be officially entered in the game prior to the start of the (4th) inning.

2) A player has to play twelve (12) consecutive outs and bat once. If a starting player is taken out of the game, he may go back in the game but he has to go back in the same spot in the batting order that he came out of. The original substitute must have completed all minimum play requirements. A starter must fulfill his/her minimum play requirement before leaving the game (except in case of injury).

Lineup Cards and Scorebooks:

1) All managers must insure that lineup cards are filled out completely specifying the following: All players on active team rosters specifying any player who is absent or reason not eligible to play. All pitchers names, date and how many innings last pitched and eligible for game. All managers are required to insure that each game proceedings are accurately represented in the team scorebook. Any manager has the right to inspect the opposing team managers’ scorebook to verify pitching eligibility. All pitching changes and any changes to the lineup must be reported to the home plate umpire and home team scorekeeper.Pitching:1) A pitcher can only pitch ten (10) innings in a calendar week. If a pitcher pitches four or more innings in one day, he has to have forty hours rest before he can pitch again. Please refer to the Pony rules for any further clarification.

2) There will be no pitch count limitations, however it is highly recommended for team manager to manage pitch count.Conduct on the Field:1) All managers are responsible for the conduct of their players, coaches and fans. Any misconduct by players, coaches or fans that requires the umpire to eject them from the game will result in the manager being suspended for one game and players or fans two games. If a manager is ejected for his own misconduct, he will be suspended for the next game also. All incidents will be subject to Board review.Examples for Ejection:
A. Swearing
B. Throwing equipment
C. Fighting
D. Trying to hurt another player
E. Unsportsmanlike conduct

Rules Governing Starts and Play:

1) Weekday games start at 5:30 PM.

2) Must have 9 starters 15 min. after scheduled start.

3) Teams must have 9 players to start game. They may play with 8 after the first pitch.

4) There will be no time limits on any games.

Last Updated 1/04