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2006 Important Rule Changes
Edmonton Youth Softball Association
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Batting Helmets (Page 17) |
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Face-cage guards are mandatory on batting helmets for Mites and Squirts in 2004, Pee Wees and Bantams in 2005, and Midgets in 2006.
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Mercy Rules (Page 24) |
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The 2006 EYSA book has a printing error. The mercy rule for Pee Wees, Bantams and Midgets is still 10 runs after five complete innings. |
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Alberta Amateur Softball Association
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Coaches and Managers (Page 22) |
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The total number of signed coaches and managers on a provincial roster shall not exceed four (4).
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Mercy Rules (Page 29) |
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The mercy rules for minor categories were changed to the following:
| Category |
After 2 1/2 Innings |
After 4 1/2 Innings |
| Mites |
20 |
15 |
| Squirts |
20 |
15 |
| Pee Wee C/D |
20 |
15 |
| Pee Wee B |
20 |
10 |
| Bantam C/D |
20 |
10 |
| Bantam B Boys |
20 |
10 |
All other minor categories follow the CASA mercy rules of 15 runs after 2 1/2 innings, and 7 runs after 4 1/2 innings.
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| 3) |
Replacement Runner (Page 30) |
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The Courtesy Runner has been replaced with the Replacement Runner as outlined in CASA FP Rule 4-11. |
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Canadian Amateur Softball Association
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ASA Bat Standards |
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All bats must conform to ASA bat standards. A list of banned bats can be found at the ASA Website.
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