Kawartha Baseball Umpires Association

 

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Welcome to the home of the Kawartha Baseball Umpire's Association. Here you will find all the information and schedules of the KBUA!

 

 

Latest News
 
August 19, 2011

KBUA Year End Barbeque

 

When:  Sunday, August 28 from 4pm - 6pm
Where:  Peterborough Lion's Club
Why:  Social time with your fellow umpires
Golf:  Tee times at Liftlock at noon for anyone interested
RSVP:  Please let Jamie know by email if you can make golf, the bbq, or both

 

May 24, 2011

2011 Pay Nights

 

Location: Peterborough Lion's Club
Time:  7:30pm - 8:45pm
Dates:  June 7, June 29, July 20, August 10, August 31, Sept 21, October 12
 

Note:  Umpire payments will be made for all games completed by the Sunday before each pay date.  All Houseleague and Tigers games will be paid by cheque.  All PRBA and Riverdog games will be paid by cash.  If you are unable to make the pay night, you may pick up your pay from the main office at the Peterborough Lions Club during business hours.  Your pay will be left in an envelope with your name on it.

 

March 7, 2011

The KBUA Is Looking For New Umpires

 
Do you want to join one of the most respected umpire associations in Ontario?  Becoming an umpire with the Kawartha Baseball Umpires Association (KBUA) is a great opportunity to earn some extra money while enjoying the great game of baseball!
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Jamie Graham
705-745-3956
 
 

Level 1/2 Umpire Clinic

 
The KBUA will be hosting a Level 1/2 clinic on May 7.  Anyone interested in obtaining their level 1 or 2 umpire certification must attend this clinic.
 
Date:  Saturday, May 7
Location:  Peterborough Lion's Club, 347 Burnham Street
Time:  8:45am - 3pm
Cost:  $40 (includes lunch and certification)
Register:  On-line at www.baseballontario.com

July 9, 2010

Gary Rabjohn

 

The Kawartha Baseball Umpires Association is proud to announce that Gary Rabjohn has been inducted into the KBUA Alumni. Congrats Gary for your outstanding contribution to both baseball and umpiring within our community.


May 18, 2010

Umpire Development

We have added a new section the site called "Umpire Development".

 

Rookie Ball Rules

Please read the following rules pertaining to Rookie Ball (as approved by the OBA)

 

Q2 THE APPROVED PLAYING RULES OF ROOKIE BALL

Section Q2.1 REGULATIONS

All OBA Rules & Regulations pertaining to membership, territorial rights, registration, players signing, fees, insurance, classification, OBA Play-offs, and tournaments shall apply as stated in the current version of the Constitution of the OBA as amended each year at its Annual Meeting.

The Approved Playing Rules of Rookie Ball apply to both Junior and Senior Rookie Ball.

Section Q2.2 DIAMOND LAYOUT

a) The pitching machine is placed directly in front of home plate at a distance of 44 ft.

b) An 8 ft. diameter safety circle shall be marked off directly in front of home plate and its centre shall be 44 ft. from home plate. No player is permitted to enter the safety circle, which is considered a dead ball area. Enter means that any part of the body enters the safety circle.

c) Electrical cord must run along or under the ground from the pitching machine to the electrical source.

 

Section Q2.3 PLAYING RULES

a) A team shall comprise of a minimum of 10 players and a maximum of 25 players, all signed to team rosters of the series and classification of the team entered. Each team must have at least 1 manager and/or 1 or more coaches signed to a team roster clearly marked manager or coach and who shall be responsible for that team.

b) Each team shall have a catcher, a first baseman, a second baseman, a third baseman, a shortstop, a left fielder, a right fielder, 1 pitcher and 2 centre fielders in the line-up. A team may play as long as it has 9 players at the game. If it drops to 8 or few players at a game, then the game is forfeited to the other team.

c) The pitcher must stand beside the pitching machine outside of the safety circle and behind the release point of the pitching machine. Lines shall be drawn from the release point to 4 ft. beyond the circle. The pitcher must have both feet on the white line until the ball is released from the machine. The machine shall be 44 ft. from home plate. Only the pitcher may return a live ball to the operating coach with runners on base. The pitcher must wear a regulation batting helmet with an attached chinstrap. The pitcher must not in any way break the plane of the 8 foot diameter circle around the machine whether stepping on the circle line or reaching in. Play will be called dead and 1 base will be awarded. All other forced runners will move 1 base. This only applies if the pitcher makes contact with the ball. Infielders can ask for time in the infield area. Time will be given at the umpire’s discretion. Note: The ball does not have to go back to the pitcher before an infielder may ask for time.

d) The pitching machine speeds cannot be altered except at the end of an inning. Any tampering with the machine speed by the coach feeding the machine shall result in the coach’s immediate ejection. If the machine speed is erratic, it shall be corrected by the umpire. (This may be done at any time.) Machine speed is a maximum of 40 mph and a minimum of 35 mph. Height can be adjusted at any time.

e) All Rookie Ball baseball games shall be 7 innings or until a winner is declared. 5 innings shall constitute an official game.

f) Each batter shall receive a maximum of 5 strikes as called by the umpire. The batter shall not be called out if the 5th strike is called a foul ball. If a ball crosses the plate over the batter’s head or bounces into the dirt, the umpire will not count it as a strike unless the batter swings at the pitch.

g) Batters cannot walk or bunt. (Bunts are automatic outs.)

h) There shall be no passed balls or wild pitches.

i) Base Runners cannot leave the base until the batter makes contact with the ball. If an infraction occurs, the ball will be declared dead and runners may not advance. One (1) warning will be issued and for any further infractions Thereafter the runner will be called out. (Each team may receive 1 warning). No stealing allowed.

j) If a batted ball hits the pitching machine or any adult in the playing field, then the ball is declared dead and the batter is awarded first base with the corresponding move of any base runners who may be forced to move. The coach feeding the machine must not interfere with any play being made by the defensive team. Otherwise, the batter will be

 

called out and the runners will be returned to their base of origin. In case of the third out the side is retired. If the 10th batter hits the pitching machine, then the ball will be declared dead, the batter will be awarded first base with the corresponding move of any base runners who may be forced to move, and the inning will be over.

k) The plate umpire shall be behind the catcher. The second umpire is the traditional base umpire.

l) The on deck batter, the batter and base runners must wear a prescribed protective helmet with flaps covering both ears. Chinstraps are mandatory and will be worn as designed by the manufacturer. Helmets may not be changed except after the inning has been completed, or the player has been retired or has crossed home plate.

m) Shoes with metal cleats are prohibited.

n) All catchers are required to wear a mask with throat protector, helmet, chest protector, shin guards, cup and cup type supporter during the game and during any warm-up, machine set-up, etc.

o) In addition to wooden bats, metal bats shall be allowed in OBA play. These bats shall meet the dimensional requirements specified in Rule 1:10 of the Official Rules of Baseball. The maximum diameter of the bat barrel is 2 3/4".

p) All players in uniform (OBA rostered) must be put in a continuous batting order, with the bat person being the exception.

q) A coach/manager may only communicate positive instructions to his/her players on the field.

r) Up to 3 games may be played in 1 day.

s) An inning shall be 3 outs or the maximum of 10 batters. If there are 2 outs when the 10th batter is up, the 3rd out can be obtained by a strike out, a caught fly ball, a force out (when the runner must advance to a base) or a tag play. With 1 out when the 10th batter is up, it is possible to end the inning with a double play (forces, tags, caught fly ball and appeal, etc.). Otherwise, with the 10th batter up, the ball must go to the catcher or the pitcher who must touch the plate to end the inning. (Note: only the catcher or pitcher may touch the plate to end the inning.) While not ending the inning unless 3 outs are recorded or all runners (including the batter) are put out, with the 10th batter up, the defensive team can make plays to get the batter or runners out. With less than 2 outs, if the 10th batter is put out on a caught fly ball, all base runners are permitted to tag up and try to advance to home. With the 10th batter up, if the ball proceeds out of play, then the runners advance as prescribed by the Official Rules of Baseball and anyone entitled to advance to home will score.

t) The infield fly rule does not apply.

u) The coach operating the pitching machine is required to wear a baseball helmet.

v) Batters at Rookie Ball must drop the bat and not throw it (intentionally or unintentionally) upon hitting the ball. Penalty, each team shall be entitled to one warning per game. After the warning, any further offences by a team shall result in the batter being declared out, the ball being dead and runners returning to their bases.

 

Section Q2.4 APPROVED BALLS FOR ROOKIE BALL

Any baseball approved for Mosquito play.