Grand Traverse Social Sports

A full roster consists of between 12-14 players
All players must be at least 18 years of age at/before the start of a league or tournament
Co-ed rosters may not exceed a gendered ratios greater than 2:1
Teams weave/alternate between their women and men squadies
Teams may field no more than 10 defenders while in the field; of which no more than 6 may be of the same gender
During the designated "regular season" teams may utilize non rostered subs
During the designated "playoff period" teams are restricted to rostered teammates only
Once a the game has begun your batting order may only be altered in these situations;

Late Arrival/Addition - they are added to the end of their gendered batting order as long as the first batter of that gender has not batted twice
Injury - Dropped from the lineup, may not re-enter. Teams will not be penalized an out when it would otherwise be their turn to bat
Ejection - Removed from lineup for the game, may not re-enter. Team will be penalized an out when it would be their turn to bat

First Offense - warning and player will be asked to change footwear
Second Offense - Ejected from the game
Third Offense - Player forfeits the remainder of the season OR the following season if the current season is over 50% played

We align with, but are not governed, sanctioned or affiliated with ASA standards for bats

GTSS leagues and tournaments are played with a 12" .52 COR 300 lb COMP ball - "Hot Dots" are our preferred ball

Bases are 60 ft
Pitching Stripe is ~50 ft from the front of home plate
An outfield line will be sprayed in an arc from foul line to foul line. This is the closest the outfield is permitted to be before the ball is hit
The designated infield area will be confirmed before the game. Players designated as infielders will need to remain in this area before the ball is hit
Any special field conditions (out of play zones, hazards, etc) will be discussed between the captains and umpire prior to first pitch
The Orange Safety base at first is out of play for fielders. Base runners should aim for this part of the base when running through the bag
Home plate AND the strike mat are considered in play for both runners and fielders