Proposed by-law changes for the 2026/2027 season

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1.6 1.6. In all games, three {3} innings shall constitute a regulation game. Two and a half innings are sufficient if the home team (batting bottom of the inning) is winning. In the event of wet weather, a game of fewer than the required minimum number of innings or minimum time shall be declared a washout and both teams are awarded 5 runs. 1.6. In all games, three {3} innings shall constitute a regulation game. Two and a half innings are sufficient if the home team (batting bottom of the inning) is winning. In the event of wet weather, a game of fewer than the required minimum number of innings or minimum time shall be declared a washout and dealt with in accordance with By-Law 8.3.
2.5 NEW 2.5. Each team shall nominate a scorer for every game in which it plays. The team shall notify the umpire of the name of its nominated scorer at the plate meeting held under By-Law 11.7. A team that fails to provide a scorer for a game shall be deducted one (1) championship point for each such instance.
3.2 3.2. In conjunction with 3.1, if a team has less than seven {7} rostered players due to COVID mandates, the team can source other players and the game can be played, if players cannot be sourced the game is a draw and is played socially. 3.2. [Deleted]
3.3.1 NEW 3.3.1. During the regular season, a player may participate under By-Law 3.3 for each team other than their own rostered team on no more than one (1) occasion, to a maximum of five (5) games per season.
3.3.2 NEW 3.3.2. A player may participate under By-Law 3.3 in games beyond those permitted by By-Law 3.3.1 only with the agreement of the opposing team's coach or Executive Officer. That agreement must be obtained prior to the commencement of play.
3.3.3 NEW 3.3.3. The participation of any player under By-Law 3.3 in a finals game shall be at the sole discretion of the opposing team.
3.8 3.8. All pitchers are limited to a maximum of three {3} innings pitched per game. Any exception to this rule must be mutually agreed upon by both teams' coaches prior to the commencement of play 3.8. All pitchers are limited to a maximum of three (3) innings pitched per game. For the purposes of these By-Laws, three (3) innings pitched shall mean nine (9) defensive outs recorded while the player occupies the pitching position. Those outs are counted whether or not they are recorded in consecutive or complete innings. Upon the recording of the ninth (9th) such out, the pitcher shall be removed from the pitching position immediately. Any exception to this By-Law must be mutually agreed upon by both teams' coaches prior to the commencement of play.
3.8.1 NEW 3.8.1. Subject to By-Law 3.11, a pitcher who has been removed from the pitching position shall not return to the pitching position at any later stage of the same game. This applies whether or not the player has remained in the game at another defensive position, and despite By-Law 3.6.
3.8.2 NEW 3.8.2. Where a pitcher is unable to continue due to injury, the coaches of both teams may agree to permit a pitcher previously removed from the pitching position to return in replacement of the injured pitcher. Any pitcher replaced due to injury under this By-Law shall take no further part in that game in any capacity. A returning pitcher remains subject to By-Laws 3.7 and 3.8.
3.13 NEW 3.13. Priority of Senior Playersa. In this By-Law, "Senior Player" means a player aged eighteen (18) years or over, and "Junior Player" means a player under eighteen (18) years of age.b. Senior Players shall be given priority over Junior Players in the selection of a team's starting defensive line-up.c. A Junior Player shall not be named in a team's starting defensive line-up where any Senior Player is not named in it. This applies to any Senior Player who is rostered to that team and present at the scheduled start time.d. Paragraph (c) does not apply where fewer than nine (9) Senior Players of that team are present at the scheduled start time.e. A Junior Player who is not named in the starting defensive line-up may enter the game in a defensive position from the commencement of the third (3rd) inning.
5.1.1 NEW 5.1.1. All players named on a team's line-up submitted under By-Law 11.7 shall be included in the batting order and shall bat in turn for the duration of the game. A team shall not submit a line-up that bats fewer than all of the players named on it.
8.3 8.3. If an entire round is considered washed out, no points will be awarded. If an individual game is washed out prior to 3 complete innings, the game is considered a tie. If 3 innings have been completed, the current score stands. 8.3. If an entire round is washed out, no points will be awarded. If an individual game is washed out prior to three (3) complete innings, the game shall be rescheduled in accordance with By-Law 8.3.1. If three (3) innings have been completed, the score at the time of the washout shall stand.
8.3.1 NEW 8.3.1. Rescheduling of Washed-Out Gamesa. A washed-out game shall be rescheduled to the next available 3:00pm timeslot on a date on which both teams are scheduled to play in the 12:45pm timeslot.b. Rescheduled games shall be scheduled by the League. Teams shall not arrange rescheduled games between themselves.c. Where no such timeslot is available before the conclusion of the regular season, the game shall be recorded as a tie and both teams shall be awarded five (5) runs.
13.7 NEW 13.7. A Junior Player (as defined in By-Law 3.13) is eligible to be rostered to and play in the NSCPL only where the player:a. has attained the age of sixteen (16) years; andb. has been approved to play in the NSCPL by their junior coach or coaches prior to the commencement of the season, and that approval has been provided to the General Manager in writing.
Appendix One Get bunting and site stakes for home run fences and COVID fences Get bunting and site stakes for home run fences
Appendix One Setup COVID table inc. "Sign-In QR Code" and hand sanitiser [Deleted]
3.1 3.1. Teams may take the field with seven {7} players. This would result in an automatic out in the number eight {8} and nine {9} position in the batting line up. As per bylaw 1.4, each team must field at least seven {7} of their own rostered players or a forfeit will be assigned. 3.1. Teams may take the field with seven {7} players. This would result in an automatic out in the number eight {8} and nine {9} position in the batting line up. As per bylaw 1.5, each team must field at least seven {7} of their own rostered players or a forfeit will be assigned.
6.9 / 6.10 6.10 appears above 6.9. Move 6.10 below 6.9.
15.4 15.4. Finals will utilise a three-week bracket. In the event of multiple washouts throughout the season, the finals bracket will be reduced to ensure all teams are able to play their regular season games. 15.4. [Deleted]