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Miracle League of Green Bay
Game Rules & Regulations
(Non-Competitive)

1. Players must be registered by a parent or legal guardian and have signed/agreed to liability and media release. A parent or guardian MUST be in attendance for the Child to play.
2. A parent or guardian must be in attendance for a child to play unless delegation of parental form has been submitted and approved by the League.
3. All volunteers must register to be on the field, this INCLUDES PARENTS.
4. Each Player and Volunteer is covered by insurance.
5. Each Player receives a team jersey and team hat. Each new Buddy receives a Buddy shirt.
6. Each Player gets to bat each inning.
7. Each Player gets to circle the bases to score a run each inning.
8. Every Player scores and is never called “Out”.
9. Last batter up each inning hits a “Home Run”.
10. Two innings per game.
11. Game Time = 1 hour and 15 minutes
12. Each Player has an assigned Buddy for each game. At times, a substitute Buddy may be provided. Parents may also be requested to fill in as Child’s Buddy. Parents are REQUIRED to wear a buddy shirt.
13. Teams consist of no more than 12/13 Players.
14. Each Player and Coach receive a trophy/award at the end of the season.
15. A 9 inch soft-core safety baseball is used. A special “beeping “ball is available for the visually impaired.
16. Players AND Volunteers MUST wear proper athletic shoes. No Shoes; No Play. Players and Volunteers MUST also be in uniform. No Uniform; No Play. Both of these rules will be strictly enforced this year by both the Volunteer Coordinator and Executive Director.
17. Food, chewing gum, Gatorade, soda, juice (or any other flavored drinks) are not permitted in the dugouts. WATER ONLY!
18. Games are cancelled in the event of rain or inclement weather. Cancellations are posted on the web site, Facebook and communicated to coaches for team contact. Rainouts are not made up.
19. Each team has a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Team Assistant. Coaches will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and are expected to enforce league rules with parents, players and buddies.
20. An Umpire covers each game to call Players safe at first and home. Enthusiasm is necessary in this position; they must help make the game FUN.
21. Coaches are to huddle the Children before the start of each game.
    1. May say a prayer if preferred
    2. Give a great big “GOOOOOO (Team Name)”
22. Reminder that Buddies are there for three reasons.
    1. Safety and protection of the Miracle League Player
    2. Assist the Miracle League Player, but only as needed
    3. Encouragement
23. A scholarship fund is available for players who are not able to pay the registration fee. Scholarship application must be received and approved before player can play.

*The Miracle League of Green Bay’s number one priority is to maintain a safe and fun environment for all our players, volunteers, coaches, visitors and league management. Therefore we have implemented a “ZERO TOLERANCE” policy when it comes to profanity, threatening or abusive behavior, and violence of any kind. Recurrent incidents from the same individual may result in them being permanently banned from participating in the league.*

With regard to our players: We in management completely understand that underlying medical conditions may result in some of our players having more difficulty than others managing their frustrations. If a player becomes aggressive or frustrated to the point it interferes with game play or with the safety of others, parents will be asked to remove their child from the field until such time it is safe for them to resume play. If aggressive behavior persists once the player returns to the field, he or she will be removed for the remainder of the game. Although we may sympathize with both you and your child, we still must consider the safety of all other participants on the field when making these decisions. We appreciate your understanding.
*Players who hit, kick, or otherwise assault their buddy, team mates, coaches or any other authorized person on the field will be removed from the field immediately and may not be permitted to return. Repeated and regular incidents may result in the player being removed from the league for the remainder of the season.*

01.01.2023