Pirates

Most people are not aware of a very important rule regarding spectators/parents coming onto the field. There is NO REASON other than serious injury to a player that a spectator or parent may come onto the field. League rules allow for only a Manager and TWO coaches permitted in the dugout, not more (except in A Division we are allowing one extra coach or scorekeeper in the dugout). It is also recommended that spectators use the provided bleacher seats instead of setting up chairs in foul territory. If you do set up chairs please assure that you are sitting in an out of bounds area in not in the field of play. Any spectator who violates this rule will be ejected from the premises, and in addition the League will suspend that spectator for at least ONE game. Here are the applicable rules:

RULE 3.15 (page 37-38): “No person shall be allowed on the playing field during a game except uniformed players, managers, and coaches, umpires and news photographers authorized by the League.”

RULE 3.18 (page 38): “The local League shall provide proper protection sufficient to preserve order and prevent spectators from entering the field. Either team may refuse to play until the field is cleared.”

All Managers are expected to obey these rules. In the event one does not, his opponent may LEGALLY refuse to continue. It is possible that the umpire may rule a forfeit in this case, so please understand the seriousness of this issue.