The Shetland Division is under the jurisdiction of the Main Board of Directors of Fremont Baseball, Inc. Play is governed by "Pony Baseball, Rules and Regulations." These rule AMENDMENTS 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 and 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) All games will be 3 innings or 1 1/2 hours.

2) 9 players on the field, 4th outfielder or Catcher (optional) Catcher is to remain on the outside or behind the backstop while the batter is batting.

3) Rotation of team's batting order and defensive positions are recommended.

4) No stealing or leading off of the bases are allowed at any time.

5) No more than 3 coaches per team on the field during game.

6) Exercises and stretching are mandatory before every practice and game.

7) The distance between bases will be 45 feet.

8) When a player is called "OUT" he/she will be sent to the bench. No player called "OUT" will remain on the playing field.

9) Coach pitching will begin no earlier than the 6th game or later than mid-season.

10) Coach's will pitch 3 pitches and if no hits are made the "tee" will be used. 3 attempts on the "tee" after that the batter is out.

11) Ball's hit inside the diamond (baseline) will be a single, if no play is made on the runner.

12) Ball's hit past the baseline are up to the base coach whether to send the runner or not.

13) All "OUT" calls are to be determined to the benefit of the runner if it is to close to call.

14) Each Manager or coach is responsible for their own teams parents when on the playing field.

15) No more than 8 players age 6 on one team.

Last Updated 1/04