13U Indoor Baseball Rules
Genesee Fieldhouse is not in control of the weather. Even though we are an indoor facility, winter weather can create difficult or dangerous conditions for our customers to arrive safely. In those situations we will cancel games and do our best to reschedule the affected games where possible. We do not offer refunds or credits when these situations arise. Game days and times may not match the typical time-frame, but we will make it an option for your consideration. If a game day/time is not agreeable by both parties, the recorded score will be a 0-0 tie each teams.
Thank you for your teams participation this winter. We look forward to fun and competitive games, and hope your players hit the ground running come Spring.
Each team must pay the umpire $30.00 before each game. Any team that has sunflower seeds will forfeit their game(s), with no warnings given. If a team cannot obey the facility rules, they will be asked to leave. Please pass this information on your team members and their parents.
13U Rules:
1. Base distances will be 80’
2. Pitching distance will be 55’
3. Runners may lead off
4. Stealing of home is allowed
5. Balks will be called without warning
6. Batter may advance on a drop 3rd strike
7. Nine (9) defensive players

Please read below for additional league rules.
GENESEE FIELDHOUSE LEAGUE BASEBALL RULES
Teams must play with bats no more than Drop 8, are Stamped as a legal bat, and without a barrel no bigger than 2 5/8”. OR Players can use wood bats.
1. Everyone on the line-up sheet bats, and it is free defensive substitution. If a player is not on the initial line-up sheet, that player will not be allowed to participate in the game, unless the team has not gone through their entire batting line-up, in which the late arriving player can be added to the end of the batting order.
2. A player that bats out of order will be an automatic out. If it is not protested prior to the first pitch being thrown to the next batter in the line-up, the at bat will stand. For an example: the 5th batter accidentally bats 4th and hits a double, this batter can be an automatic out, if protested before the next batter receives their first pitch. If the mistake is caught before the first pitched ball to the batter that is incorrectly inserted into the batting line-up, no penalty will occur.
3. Pinch-runners must be used for the catcher when there are two outs. Pinch-runners can be used for a pitcher that is going to enter the game the next inning.
4. Beginning pitch count is 0 and 0. Unlimited Foul Balls.
5. A maximum of 6 innings or 1:20, whichever comes first. If the home team is up to bat and is behind at time limit, they will be allowed to finish their half inning, unless the home team is behind by more than 5 run differential (as there only 5 runs allowed maximum per at bat), at that point they will be allowed to bat until time limit is reached. Any runs that are scored will count towards each team’s run differential. Games can end in a tie. If the visiting team is up to bat and the time limit is reached, the game will end, and the score will revert to last completed inning. Games will be played to time-limit to give maximum chances to the players.
6. A team is able to play with 8 players, however, the 9th spot will be an automatic out. A team with 7 players or less will be a forfeiture. Teams can still play, however the score will be recorded as 7 – 0. However, if a team during the game falls below the minimum 8 player rule, the player that left the game (either personal reasons or ejection) will be an automatic out.
7. If a batted ball rolls through the fencing or any other field demarcation, the ball will be ruled dead (only after umpire inspection) and the ruling will be a ground rule double. Field players must put their arms up to indicate to the umpire that the ball is unplayable.
8. Any batted ball hit over the fencing or other field demarcation will be considered a home-run. The batter does not have to run the bases. If he chooses to run all bases must be touched. A home run will be counted down right field by any batted ball that goes above the Light Stanchions. Center and left fields will either have fencing or other field demarcations for the umpire to determine a home run.
9. Any batted ball that hits the top of the dome will be a dead-ball regardless if it is caught or not – if caught, the batter is not out, and if dropped, the runners cannot advance, however this will go against the strike count. A batted ball that is hit behind the dugout area, or off the side of the dome cannot be caught for a recorded out. The ball is dead and is unplayable.
10. Fair territory is defined by an imaginary line running in front of the dugout and running parallel to the base lines. This line is up to umpire judgment on any batted ball. Spectators must be seated behind this imaginary line. Coaches, it is up to you to make sure your parents are seated in the proper spot. A batted ball that is hit behind the dugout is foul and cannot be caught for a recorded out if the ball ricochets back into the field of play. The ball is dead.
11. Infield fly rule will not be enforced.
12. Dropped 3rd strike rule will be in affect.
13. Pitching Restrictions: 5 innings per day (no warnings on Balks)
14. Stealing is allowed
15. There are only 5-minutes in between games, so please vacate your dugout area as quickly as possible. If you are going to have a team meeting, please do so off the field, so games can stay on time.
16. Dugouts are for coaches and players only. 4 Coaches maximum allowed. If there are more than 4 coaches the umpire will ask the head coach to remove one of the coaches. An umpire will only speak with the head coach on any contested calls. If the dugout does not comply the game will be forfeited 7-0. All players must be in the dugout area at all times, except the on-deck batter. Helmets must be worn at all times when a player is outside the bench area, including any player coaches.
17. Team roster/waivers must be turned in prior to your first game. Any player without a signed and completed waiver will not be allowed to play. If a player is deemed to be too old based on the Genesee Fieldhouse age requirements (ask if you are unsure) your team will forfeit and the player will not be able to play. Please keep copies of birth certificates with you, no need to turn them in, unless a players age is contested.
18. On deck batters are responsible for picking up bats after a batted ball.
19. Protective cups for catchers are mandatory. If a catcher does not have a cup, he will not be allowed to participate in that position until he is properly equipped.
20. Games that are cancelled by the Genesee Fieldhouse due to weather will be recorded as a 0-0 tie. A team that does not show up, the score will be recorded as a 7-0 loss.