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JSSA UNIFORM RULES
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UPDATED SPRING 2024
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(APPLY TO ALL DIVISIONS UNLESS EXCEPTIONS ARE NOTED IN DIVISION RULES)
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SECTION I ON FIELD PLAYING RULES
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1.1 The Association will follow the rules as established by the SSUSA or as modified by these JSSA Uniform Rules or specific Division rules..
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1.2 Uniforms, Equipment and Playing Rules Modifications:
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A. Team shirts and caps will be provided by the Association to all new registered players. Appropriate currently styled JSSA-issued team shirts are mandatory. Caps are optional; if worn, only currently styled JSSA-issued caps are allowed. This rule will apply to any time during the year when league games are played.
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B. The use of pitchers’ safety screens is mandatory for games and batting practices. After the pitch, the pitcher must immediately go FULLY behing the safety screen. The pitcher’s safety screen must be placed so that the edge of the screen’s box is in the middle of the rubber and is no more than three feet in front of the rubber. (Can be located on pitcher's glove hand OR throwing hand side.)
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C. The pitcher may wear a batting glove on the throwing hand (hand that releases the ball).
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D. A thrown ball that hits the pitching screen is in play.
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E. A regulation game will be nine innings unless halted by weather or managers’ agreement If a game remains tied after the completion of the eleventh (11th) inning the game will be declared a tie game.
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F. The batter will start with a one ball and one strike count.
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G. A base runner may stand in foul territory at first or third base. The base runner must announce his intention to the umpire and opposing team and retouch the base before advancing.
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H. All team players present must be included in a continuous batting order. Failure to do so will constitute an out.
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I. Any player present who does not complete the game will be recorded as an out for any remaining turns at bat. If a player is injured or has to leave the game for a personal emergency (family or business), he will not be recorded as an out and may be replaced subject to the agreement of both managers.
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J. Once a manager has confirmed a substitute for a roster player in a League game, the substitute must be permitted to play even if the roster player changes his mind. The roster player is eligible to play only if he is needed to avoid a forfeit. Additionally, game rosters may not change to accommodate late arriving players once the first pitch of the game has been thrown.
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K. Teams are limited to five runs per inning. The final inning will not have a run limit.
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L. Home Run Rule: There is no limit on the number of Home Runs a team can hit per game. A player hitting a home run over the fence does not have to touch any base. All other base runners may return directly to the dugout.
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M. During the game, a player may receive one walk. In any subsequent turn at bat, he has the choice to accept or reject another walk. If he rejects another walk, he must inform the umpire and opposing manager of his intention prior to stepping into the batter’s box. Balls will not be called, however if the pitcher throws four balls, the umpire will warn the pitcher and manager that if two more balls are thrown without a strike, the pitcher will be removed and replaced by another player. The batter will start again with a one ball one strike count. The removed pitcher may return as the pitcher in the following inning.
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N. A runner must make every effort to avoid colliding with opposing players while running the bases. (Interference) The runner involved in all on field collisions will be called out. If in the umpire’s judgment, he misses an otherwise reachable base to avoid a collision with another player the runner will be called safe.
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O. If a batted ball hits the pitching screen, it is a strike. If the ball hits the pitching screen again, the batter is out. There is no courtesy.
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P. Throwing The Bat - Throwing or flinging of a bat is prohibited as it could cause injuries. Intentional acts that involve bat throwing should be considered unsportsmanlike conduct and should be addressed in context with the JSSA code of conduct.
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If a player throws or flings the bat after hitting the ball AND it is determined that it was not an intentional act the player will receive a verbal warning with a request to control the action. If the incident occurs a second time during a game, the player will immediately be removed from the game in the interest of safety. The player's remaining at bats will not be recorded as outs to the team due to the unintentional nature of this infraction.
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2.1 REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEES
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A. The Association Directors shall determine the overall registration process. This includes matters of all forms' content, fee structure and calendar due dates.
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B. Non-playing coaches and umpires are not subject to the registration fee but must fill out and sign the JSSA Registration/Liability, Jupiter Parks and Recreation Liability forms.
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2.2 LENGTH OF SEASON
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A. The winter season is from January 1 to March 31; the spring/summer season is from April 1 to September 30; the fall season is from October 1 to December 31.
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2.3 DAYS OF PLAY
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A. Games will be played every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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SECTION llI DIVISION COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
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3.1 DUTIES OF EACH DIVISION COMMITTEE
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A. Determine rules specific to its Division for posting after review by the Board of Directors.
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B. Determine team member selection by the draft method and/or player rating.
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C. Schedule games for the fall, winter seasons and playoffs.
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D. Manage the daily Division operations.
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E. Establish a process for determining Division Champions.
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SECTION lV UMPIRES
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4.1 All umpires should be versed in the Senior Softball USA (SSUSA) Rules, JSSA Uniform Rules, Division Rules and the JSSA Code of Conduct. These are all posted on our JSSA website.
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4.2 Upon request of the umpire, all playing equipment shall be subject and made available for inspection. Any manager shall have the opportunity to request the umpire inspect questionable equipment. If a player suspects any illegal equipment, he should consult with his manager who in turn will consult with the umpire.
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4.3 There is a "no protest" policy. Per the JSSA Code of Conduct, "All Umpire calls are final".
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4.4 GAME CANCELLATIONS
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A. Canceling an entire day's schedule will be the responsibility of an Association Director and parks department grounds crew. Every attempt will be made to announce cancellations as soon as possible.
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B. Calling a game once in progress will be the responsibility of the umpire in consultation with the managers.
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