1. Intramural Softball (2 Pitch)
Training, Notes, & Information

2. Arriving/Checking In
SE IM Fields across from Jack Trice Stadium
Arrive ON TIME
Check in with the supervisor(s)
Check in at the hut on the north side of the fields
Know your IM ID number
Supervisor will assign you your field
Grab equipment for field if necessary
ALL referees will wear a referee shirt

3. Checking In Players Participants MUST have some form of photo ID
ISU ID card preferred
Driver’s license OK
No ID = NO PLAY
PRINT names (FULL names) LEGIBLY on scorecard

4. Jewelry Studs, ring bands ok Dangly, hoops, etc earrings NOT legal
No necklaces
No rubber bands on arms

5. Player Requirements 9 players in the field Coed – 5 & 4 of either sex
Legal coed requirements: 5&5, 5&4, 4&4, 4&3, 3&3, 3&2
5 players are required to start the game
Teams can have either 9 or 10 in the batting order (if they have 9, the same sex will bat in a row but MUST be at the bottom of the order)

6. Game Play 40 minutes or 7 innings No new inning after 40 minutes
New inning is considered to have started when the last out from the previous inning has occurred
15 run rule after 5 innings

7. Pitchers Each team will pitch to their own team
Each batter receives a maximum of 2 pitches
Failure to put the ball in play after 2 pitches will result in the batter being “out”
Pitches must be at least 6 feet high or greater (generally if the ball rises above your head, it is ok. If it’s straight at you or lower, you call “ILLEGAL”
If the pitch is illegal, the batter can NOT hit the ball in play. The ball is dead and counts as one of the pitches thrown
Pitches must be thrown underhand

8. Pitcher Rules Continued
The pitcher may NOT field any balls
If a batted ball hits the pitcher (intentional or unintentional), it is interference
The ball is dead, the batter is OUT, any runners return to their previous base

9. Pitcher Rules Continued
If a THROWN ball hits the pitcher and isn’t deemed intentional, the play continues
If a THROWN ball hits the pitcher and IS deemed intentional, the LEAD runner is OUT and all other runners return to the base they last occupied at the time of the interference

10. Base Runners
Can NOT leave their base until the ball crosses the plate, is batted, or hits the ground
If the runner leaves early, the umpire calls “TIME”, the ball is dead and the runner is called OUT. The pitch does NOT count

11. Dead Balls
If a ball crosses the dead ball territory, runners are awarded two bases from the last base they touched at the time of the throw.

12. Tie Game “International Rule” in effect
Each team will start with a runner on 2nd base
This is the last batter to make an out the previous inning

13. Banned Bats
See banned bats list on the rules page for a list of requirements/banned bats

14. Umpire Mechanics Signals are IMPORTANT “Out” = closed fist
“Safe” = arms straight out
Use your voice
Say “out” or “safe”
Close Plays: SELL your call
Be assertive
Pulled foot & swipe tags

15. Umpire Mechanics Getting the right angle is key
It’s not how close to the play you are!

16. Fair/Foul If the ball bounces over 1st/3rd base, it is FAIR
If it’s to the outside of the base, it’s FOUL
Fair Ball: ONLY signal
Foul Ball: Yell Foul LOUD
Point or throw hands up

17. Umpire Positioning

18. Plate Umpire Responsibilities
Make sure the pitch is above 6 feet
Fair/Foul balls
Base Responsibilities
Home Plate
3rd Base

19. Base Umpire Responsibilities
Base Responsibilities
1st Base
2nd Base

20. 1 Person Umpiring

21. Sight & Sound Sound can help call safe/out just as much as sight
Listen for the two distinct sounds
Which came first?

22. Infield Fly Rule Less than 2 outs
With runners on 1st & 2nd, or 1st/2nd/3rd
Any pop fly at reasonable height, the umpires will call out “infield fly” and point into the air.
At this point, it does not matter if the ball is caught.
The batter is automatically OUT
Runners can advance at their discretion

23. Look the Part!
If you are confident in your calls (right or wrong), you will get less flack from players
Look like you know what you’re doing!

24. Sub Reporting Policy
If you have a sub work your shift, YOU are responsible for reporting who is subbing for you.
Fill out the form online
If you do not fill out the sub form and neither of you show up, YOU will be held accountable for missing the shift

25. Employee Requirements
All employees MUST
Take Blood Borne Pathogen training
Take Fire Safety training
Sign confidentiality document
Hepatitis B form
CPR/AED (Lead Supervisors)
Payroll Form

26. 3 Strike Policy
Any combination of 3 disciplinary offenses will result in termination of employment
However, any single offense could ultimately lead to your dismissal

27. 3 Strike Policy
Any combination of 3 disciplinary offenses will result in termination of employment
However, any single offense could ultimately lead to your dismissal

28. Discipline, Discharge, Termination
OFFENSES SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
Excessive tardiness
Walking off the job (leaving early from a shift without permission)
Failure to follow supervisor’s instructions
Absence without a substitute
Not wearing a staff shirt or staff jacket
Sleeping while on-duty
Making and/or taking personal phone calls or excessive use of the phone
Excessive use of cell phone while on-duty
Reading/studying while on-duty
Misuse of Social Media
Carelessness or lack of attention that results in injury to property or a person
Failure to properly perform assigned job responsibilities
Unexcused absence from mandatory staff training or meetings

29. Sport – Player Requirements
Follow the rules!
If there is a minimum number required to start, follow the rule
If they have the minimum, the game will be played
Coed rules must be followed
Only legal gender combinations should be allowed
Players may need to sit out and play short to fulfill the requirement
Could cause a forfeit
“The other team said it was OK if we played illegally”
I said it is NOT OK and I trump them – don’t let them play
If they want to play for “fun” (especially during prelims), that is ok
If it is a tournament game, absolutely not

30. Unsportsmanlike Behavior (Participant/Spectators)
Important to keep CALM
Give them an explanation if possible (not required)
Ask the supervisor on staff to assist you if needed
NEVER curse at them

31. Questions?