SABL Local Rules & Playing Conditions – 59.6.1

Junior Baseball

All junior baseball (Little League, U14, U16, U18) will be cancelled if the forecast temperature at 7am the morning of competition is 37 degrees or above as broadcast on Radio (AM or FM). Cancelled rounds will not be rescheduled

At Sturt this temperature rule also applies to junior training sessions.

Senior Baseball

If the forecast temperature at 7 am on the morning of competition is 37 degrees or above as broadcast on any Radio Station (AM or FM), then the following game limitations shall apply to all senior games.

Division 1, 2 and 3:

7 innings or 120 minutes. Mercy Rule to apply – 10 runs in front after 5 innings or 90 minutes.

Division 4:

5 innings or 90 minutes. Mercy Rule to apply – 10 runs in front after 75 minutes.

Division 5, 6, and 7

5 innings or 90 minutes. Mercy Rule to apply – Maximum of 7 runs can be scored in any one innings.

Master's and Women's:

5 innings or 90 minutes. Mercy Rule to apply – 10 runs in front after 75 minutes.

Juniors playing Senior Baseball

A Child/Junior (under age player) cannot participate in Senior Baseball when the forecast temperature is 37 degrees or above as stated on radio (AM or FM) at 7am the morning of play without parent consent at time of registration obtained by the club. During the hot weather every care must be taken to look after the Players, Coaches, Managers and Team Officials. Make sure that adequate water is available. Shade is mandatory and must be provided at all diamonds Caps/hats must be worn. Sunscreen is also encouraged to be supplied and applied.

For planning purposes the Bureau of Metreology provides extended forecasts.