WACC Softball League Rules

National Federation Rule Book, as modified by the CIF, NCS, and WACC shall be the official rules of the WACC.

• The ten run rule is in effect (after five innings).
• The international tie breaker shall be used in the 10th inning.
• The official NCS softball shall be used for league games. (Dudley CFP 12Y or any Dudley with NFHS mark).  
• The pitcher, first base, and third base must wear a "game face" or other protective head gear.
• There shall be no pregame hitting except for whiffle ball or soft toss by either team 60 minutes before the scheduled starting time of a league contest.
• JV ONLY: Seven innings or two hour time limit is in effect.
• JV ONLY: Nine batters maximum per inning (for all innings). The inning ends automatically at the conclusion of the ninth batter's at bat.
• VARSITY ONLY: Protest Procedure
  • Each varsity coach shall be allowed one formal protest during each LEAGUE GAME. (League Games Only)
  • A protest may only involve alleged misinterpretations of NFHS rules and must occur immediately after the action/call by the umpires. (before the next legal or illegal pitch)
  • The protesting coach shall have a reasonable amount of time to verbally indicate the alleged misinterpretation of the NHFS rule. The opposing coach shall also have time to make his/her case.
  • The umpires shall make a decision which shall be final. If the rule book is used (as requested by a coach) the protest shall be considered formal.
  • If a formal protest is upheld the protesting coach shall be allowed another formal protest during the game.
  • Further argument by either coach after the decision is reached by the umpires shall cause that coach to be restricted to his/her dugout.

Complete WACC Rules Can Be Found Here