FMYSA Softball Guest Player Rule

FMYSA allows the use of guest players, under the guidelines described below, for purposes of avoiding forfeits and allowing kids to play ball.

The spirit of the Guest Player rule is intended to allow short handed teams the temporary use of other league players rather than forfeit the game. This rule is not intended to be used as a tool to exclude regular team members in favor of more highly skilled players.

Guidelines:

1. A coach is authorized to add up to two guest players per game, provided that:

a. The guest players are currently registered in the same FMYSA age group and

b. The guest players play only with the permission of their parents AND regular coach, and

c. The coach must announce and identify the guest players to the umpires and opposing coach prior to the start of each game, and

d. The home team shall record the player’s full name in the official game book, and

e. The guest players play outfield positions only, and

f. The guest players wear their regular uniforms, and

g. The guest players must bat last in the batting order, and

h. The guest players are not on the field if any regular roster player is present and available to play, and

i. The involved guest players, during the course of the season, have not previously served this team as a guest player.

2. It is the responsibility of the Head Coach to ensure that all players, including guest players, have current, signed medical waivers present whenever an official practice or game is held.

3. Guest players may only be used if all of the above described guidelines are met.

4. Regular season games involving guest players shall be official games and are not to be considered forfeits. Guest players may be used during tournament play.

5. Guest players my not play down an age group.

6. RAGE players MAY NOT be used as guest players.