* FAS - Reston/Herndon Division Softball follows ASA rules with the following Exceptions:

* 60 minute time limit on all games (no new inning after 60 minutes)

* 12 run slaughter rule after 4 ½ innings

* 3-2 count one courtesy foul

* 3 home run rule, with one up rule, extra homers are foul-balls, with option to count extra homers as singles. WED Men’s only has the 5-home run rule.

* Ball caught in nets or through fence ground rule double

* 10 minute delay rule for first game of the night, comes off game time

* Extra hitter rule, up to 14 may be added after game starts.

* EH rule coed, max 7 male, unlimited female up to 14 total. Ex 10female/4male, 7female/7male

* Eight players needed to start and finish a game

* In the parking lot is considered present

* No metal spikes

* No uniform required, headband/bandana acceptable

* Waive ASA catching rule

* Rain delay up to 20 minutes, comes off game time

* If 1st or 2nd game is rained out Umpire may also decide to call 3rd and 4th game

* Rain Line 758-4055 updated 2 hours before game time, County line, 703.324.5264, Bready 703.435.6866.

* Softball: only ASA approved, .44 core or less

* Coed, eight players may start 5 men three women, missing women are counted as outs

* Coed, max male defensive players limit is 5 men. No limit on women.

* Women can outnumber men without penalty.

* Women can sub for men & vice versa within the above limits.

* The positioning rule is waived for coed. There is no such thing as poaching!

* The rule pertaining to players remaining in the dugout is waived.

* One pitch if tied and within time limits at the end of seven innings

* No Stealing

* Any bat that has a 1.20 BPF rating or below is acceptable unless on the latest Bat Banned List.

* If no umpire is present w/in 10 minutes of game time, 930-6650,

* If lights are out, or go out at LakeFairfax or Baron Cameron call 471-5415

* If lights are out, or go out at Bready Park, inform the community center, 435-6868.

* Umpire on field makes final decision, within rules, during tournaments

* Results must be posted on FAS Website by EACH TEAM within 48 hours, MANDATORY

If you are going to forfeit, please contact Other Coach, Division President & SHEDULER 48 hours in Advance.

Per New ASA Bat Performance Standard that becomes effective January 2, 2005, certain bats are no longer allowed in FAS-RHD League or Tournament play.

http://www.asasoftball.com/about/pdf/04_Non_ASA_Approved_Bats_w_pics

Note that any bat on the list that has been re-certified by the manufacturer will be considered legal for play.