Exhibit "A": INSTRUCTIONAL A DIVISION SPECIFICS

BY-LAWS OF TAUNTON GIRLS SOFTBALL, INC.

EXHIBIT “A”: INSTRUCTIONAL A DIVISION SPECIFICS
(if not listed ASA rules apply)

The Instructional Division will consist of players ASA ages 3 and 4.
Games will be scheduled as follows:

Saturday: 8 – 9:00 and if necessary 10:30 – 11:30

The instructional “A” division will use Wiffle Balls and 11-inch softee softballs.
All players will participate in skills and drills in the beginning of the season. As the season progresses the players will play “T Ball”. Parents will shadow their child during the “games”.
The ratio on the field is 3 players to one adult. All parents are encouraged to participate and all parents MUST have a CORI check done by TGSL. No Child will be dropped off but must be accompanied by an adult.
“T Ball” game will consist of all players hitting the ball. There will be NO outs, stealing, bunting, infield fly, foot in box rule, walks, leading.
During the “T Ball games” plays shall be attempted.
The use of caged batting helmets with a chinstrap that is used appropriately by all batters is mandatory.
Infielders shall be placed in the infield positions and the outfielders must be no closer than the outfield grass line.
There will be approximately a 6-foot are in front of home plate. This will be considered foul territory and subject to the same rules as other foul balls. A ball hit in this area will be considered as one of the pitched balls.
Make up games will be resumed as soon as possible if and when schedules permit by the President and Vice President of the division. Make up games will always be attempted to be replayed on the next Saturday.
All controversies will be decided by the Vice-President in the manner described in the Vice President’s job description. The Vice-President will forward these to the E-Board when necessary.
Obscene language/unsportsman-like conduct: Every offense will be reported to the E-Board.

1st offense: Player is benched for the remainder of the game.
2nd offense: Player is ejected for the current game and suspended from the next game. Player along with a parent or guardian must appear before an E-Board sub committee and receive approval prior to returning to the field.
Managers /coaches shall be ejected after the first offense and must appear before the E-Board sub committee prior to returning to the field.

Uniforms shall be worn to all games, only long pants for practice and games. A shirt constitutes a uniform. Full uniforms shall be enforced. The wearing of mouth guards will be encouraged for all players. No jewelry will be worn at games or practices. No pierced earrings, metal spikes, combs in pockets, etc.
If a player misses 3 consecutive games and/or practices or otherwise has excessive absences, the manager must inform the President and Vice-President who shall investigate and may take such action as deemed appropriate including, in some cases, dismissal.
Girls will be taught not to throw the bat.
The only medical equipment allowed must be consistent with ASA regulations. The Vice-President must be notified ASAP of any injuries requiring treatment. The Vice-President will then notify the President.
Managers, coaches and players will abide by the Taunton Girls Softball, Inc., Code of Conduct that has been adopted by the E-Board. Managers will notify the parents of this code and require adherence to the Code of Conduct.

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Taunton Girls Softball, Inc., PO Box 2291, Taunton, MA 02780