Cedar Park Adult Kickball League Rules - TeamSideline.com

Defensive players must be given the opportunity to field the ball anywhere on the playing field. Anoffensive player or team member cannot impede, hinder or confuse a defensive player attemptingto execute a play. When this interference occurs, the ball becomes dead and the player interferingwill be called out.The defensive player can throw (not tap or bounce) the ball at the runner to get the runner out. It isa judgment call by the umpire if the ball was controlled by the defensive player before throwing therunner out. The runner will be called out if the thrown ball hits them in the air or with a bounce.The thrown ball must hit the runner at the shoulders or below; the runner is not out if hit in thehead area. Exception: runner slides or ducks to avoid the thrown ball.All players must remain inside the dugout unless they are on defense, up to kick, or they are a baserunner. The kicking team is allowed to have base coaches at 1st and 3rd base, but only one per base.Fielders must stay out of the baseline except for fielding a kicked ball. Fielders may have their footon the base but must lean out of the baseline.There is no infield fly rule in kickball.ConclusionWe play with an “open roster” which allows anyone to play. NO set rosters are needed, but abatting order lineup is required to be turned in to the home plate umpire before the game withappropriate names.We enforce a “Zero Tolerance Policy” in regards to behavior of players, managers, and fans.Taunting, heckling, trash talking, or abusive language will not be tolerated in our league. Umpireswill have the right to reprimand or eject players, managers, and fans depending on the severity ofthe situation. Abusive behavior toward the umpire will not be tolerated. Managers will be heldresponsible for their players and their fans. An ejection carries a two game suspension (next 2playable games). In extreme cases the player may be asked to leave the premises – this will be inthe judgment of the umpire. Only managers of respective teams are allowed to approach theumpire with questions or concerns in a respectful manner. Teams charging the field of play toquestion or complain a call will be subject to automatic forfeit for that game.NO ALCOHOL OR SMOKING will be allowed on the field of play or in the dugout. Glass containersare prohibited at the Brushy Creek Sports Park.In case of bad weather, please call 512-401-5050 after 4 pm. If the message says softball has beencancelled, that means kickball games have been as well.Updated 3/8/13