The “Futures” Division shall play under the Perfect Game Softball rules with the following division specific rules.

Roster Batting will be required during the entire tournament.

If there is an injury:

1. Batter; If a batter cannot fulfill her time at bat due to injury or illness, that player will be eliminated from that entire game. If the batter has a count the LCAB will complete the eliminated batters at current at bat. Her spot will be skipped in the batting order. Teams will not be required to take an automatic out UNTIL they drop below 9 players.
2. Runner; If a runner cannot continue her time on the bases, that player will be substituted with the last batter not on base. She will not be allowed to participate in the remainder of the game. The line-up will compress when her spot comes to bat.
3. Ejection; A player ejection while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. Her spot in the batting order WILL be an automatic out.

Courtesy Runner will be allowed for pitcher and catcher at any time. The courtesy runner will be designated as the last batter not on base.

Teams can score a maximum of 5 runs per half inning for all ages.

Games will end at time limit if a team is down by more than 5 runs or what they are allotted left to score in that half inning.

Teams may begin a game with 8 players.

1. Teams may add any and all players to the end of the line up. These players must be listed on the line-up card submitted prior to the game. If the players are not present for their time at bat, their spot will be skipped until they arrive with no automatic out being charged (unless below 9 players).

10U Futures Division shall include the following specific rules.

On defense, 4 outfielders may be employed.

There will be an expanded strike zone in place for 10U.

For 10U, players may only advance one base per pitch on a ball not put in play by contact. If a runner advances past the 1 base allotment they are liable to be put out prior to reaching base safely. If the runner advances past the allotment safely the officials shall call time and place the runner back to the correct base.

Batters may not advance on a dropped 3rd strike.

No Infield Fly Rule.

THERE IS NO STEALING HOME. There are only 3 ways to score:

1. Bases loaded walk, bases loaded hit by pitch, or batted ball put into play