If the game is called due to rain, darkness, or other cause which makes further play impossible, a game shall be considered complete provided 5 innings have been played or 4 ½  innings have been played if the home team is ahead.

There will be no pre-game infield practice.

2.  Base length will be 60 feet.  Pitching distance will be 43 feet.

3.  Each one-half inning is complete after three outs or nine (9) runs, whichever occurs first.  EXCEPTION:  All runs scored by a home run over the fence shall count.

4.  Continuous batting lineups will be used.

5.  Only one automatic out must be taken in the batting order if a team is short of players, regardless of whether there are 7 or 8 players present.

6.  Players may be added to a team’s roster  with the Metroette Division Representative or VP of Softball’s approval.  Such Players are required to sign the team roster.  Such players must also fill out an Individual Player Registration form for insurance purposes and must also pay the $30 fund-raiser fee like all other players.  Any roster additions must be made and approved by the appropriate Representative at least 24 hours prior to the first game in which the new player will participate. The penalty for using an illegal player or one not approved correctly is forfeiture of all games in which the player participates.

7. Post-season tournament games for winner’s bracket finals, loser bracket finals and championships shall be played a full seven (7) innings with no time limit.

8.  The Metroette Division Rules will supersede any conflicting General Rules.

9.  Metal spikes are allowed in the Metroette Division.