Rulebook & Documents
Official rules and league documents
Official Rulebooks
No rulebooks available
Rulebooks will be posted before the season begins
Key Rules Summary
Player Eligibility
- • Players must reside within IBBA boundaries
- • Age cutoff is May 1st of the current year
- • Birth certificate required for registration
- • Players may only play on one team per season
Equipment Requirements
- • Approved batting helmets mandatory
- • Rubber cleats only (no metal)
- • Team-issued jerseys required for games
- • Catchers must wear full protective gear
Game Rules
- • 6-inning games (4 for younger divisions)
- • Mercy rule: 15 runs after 3 innings
- • Time limits vary by division
- • All players must play minimum innings
Code of Conduct
- • Respect all players, coaches, and umpires
- • No unsportsmanlike behavior
- • Parents must remain in designated areas
- • Zero tolerance for abuse of officials
For complete rules, please download the official rulebook above.