Covering a Base - a player covering a base must keep half of the base available to the advancing runner. Catchers are encouraged to wear the protective masks provided for their own protection. An offensive player may not impede, hinder or confuse a defensive player while attempting to execute a play. A defensive fielder may not remain in the base path without the ball in an attempt to impede the progress of a runner. Men are eligible for only ONE team in the men's leagues and ONE team in the coed leagues.
Women are eligible for ONE team in the women's leagues and ONE team in the coed leagues.
Former varsity letter winners may not participate in the same sport until one full year after receiving the letter. If you have any questions, call the IM office at 865-5401. The plate umpire shall be the official scorer. The plate umpire will decide on the boundaries for the field to determine if a ball is in play. There will be no official appeals in intramural softball.