2010 Annual General Meeting
Bylaw & Rule Changes

The following changes were approved by the membership for play in 2011.

1. Bylaw 19.6iii : Add "Player ranking will be determined by the highest level played in the current and preceding year.

The current rule limits the number on high level players on Masters 35/40 teams This clarifies how the level is determined.

Rationale:   Clarifies what constitutes the  level  of a high level player.

2. Playing Field: Pitching distance is 50 - 60 feet.

Increases the size of the pitching box from 5 feet to 10 feet.

Rationale:   Allows the pitcher more distance if desired.

3. Mercy Rule:  Currently reads - All E divisions and Masters 50+, 55+, 60+ & 65+.  A maximum of 5 runs per inning may be scored. (Exception: 7th inning)
Add " A team 17 or more runs ahead after 3 1/2 if the home team or 4 innings if the visiting team shall be declared the winner."

When a team is 17 or more runs behind in the 4th inning, the team behind will always be at least 12 runs behind in the 5th inning so there is no need to play the 5th inning..

Rationale:   Clarifies the situation when using the 5 run per inning rule.