SOW Sports Officials 2022.pdf

FA480922Q0014

Attachment 2

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

SPORTS OFFICIALS

7 February 2022

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK. Contractor shall provide/furnish all labor, tools, equipment, uniforms, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary to provide Sports

Officiating and Scorekeeping services at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB) for all intramural, varsity, and recreational sport activities as defined in this statement of work.

1.2. Personnel Qualifications. Contractor shall have experience in sports officiating, training of officials, and scheduling. Contractor shall have retainability equal to the period of the contract. All officials shall be members of the National Association of

Sports Officials (NASO), or of a state registered sports officials association for the sport being officiated. Contractor shall supply a copy of each individual’s respective certification/membership to the assigned COR seven (7) working days prior to the individual’s working/officiating his or her first game.

1.3. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES.

1.3.1. Sports to be officiated are flag football, soccer, softball, basketball, and volleyball. The Contractor shall provide the following at each scheduled contest.

1.3.1.1. Intramural Flag Football

3 Officials & 1 Scorekeeper

1.3.1.2. Intramural Soccer

1 Official

1.3.1.3. Intramural/Varsity Softball

2 Officials & 1 Scorekeeper

1.3.1.4. Intramural Basketball

2 Officials, 1 Scorekeeper, & 1 Timekeeper

1.3.1.5. Varsity Basketball

3 Officials, 1 Scorekeeper, & 1 Timekeeper

1.3.1.6. Intramural Volleyball

1 Official & 1 Scorekeeper

1.3.2. Officials shall not participate as players, coaches, or team managers within the leagues in which they are officiating.

1.3.3. Contractor shall coordinate with the SJAFB Sports Director via phone or email for scheduling of sports clinic for all officials at least ten (10) days prior to the start of each sport, to go over any specific rules/bylaws governing the upcoming sports’ season. Contractor will submit the sports clinic roster of attendance to the Sports

Director prior to the first scheduled regular season game.

1.3.4. Officials shall comply with all Air Force safety requirements when officiating on

Seymour Johnson AFB and rule on any point or situation not specifically covered by the bylaws and/or National Association Rules. Safety requirements will be outlined within the bylaws for each sport. Bylaws will be distributed to the head official during the sports clinic for each sport, within ten days prior to the start of the season.

1.3.5. The head official shall review scorebooks/score sheets to ensure all required information is present to include time, date, teams playing, officials and scorekeepers names. The head official’s duties are not complete until the official score book/sheet is approved by and signed by all officials and scorekeepers at the end of each game.

1.3.6. Officials will ensure all teams provide a starting lineup and a list of reserves to the scorekeeper a minimum of ten (10) minutes prior to the start of each game.

1.3.7. Scorekeeper shall pick up any Fitness Center provided equipment/keys and return them back to the Fitness Center after the last game/contest of the night. Fitness

Center staff members and scorekeepers will conduct an inventory of keys and equipment upon return.

1.3.8. The head official shall ensure the field lights are turned on at dusk and turned off following the conclusion of the last scheduled game of the evening.

1.3.9. The head official shall notify the Fitness Center if a game is protested and if a player is ejected or injured. Specific procedures for officials to take will be outlined within the bylaws for each sport. Officials must report any player/coach ejections due to unsportsmanlike conduct or inappropriate behavior; both physical and verbal, towards players, officials, or spectators. Officials will report any injuries occurring during games. A detailed description of the situation, listing name, rank, unit, and what/why/how will be entered into the official scorebook/sheet. In the case of an ejection, a written statement must be submitted to the SJAFB Sports/Intramural

Director by 1200, the next duty day (Monday-Friday).

1.3.10. Officials will enforce the Base Sports Plan and local bylaws. Additionally, officials will support the following sports governing bodies and enforce their official rulebooks. These rulebooks will govern play when items are not covered in the Base Sports Plan and local sports bylaws.

1.3.10.1. Basketball National Collegiate Athletic Association

(NCAA)

1.3.10.2. Flag Football NIRSA Flag Football Rules

1.3.10.3. Soccer Federation International de Football

Association (FIFA)

1.3.10.4. Softball United States Specialty Sports

Association (USSSA)

1.3.10.5. Volleyball Unite States of America Volleyball

Association (USVBA)

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) that have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all contractual matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The contract manager and alternate(s) shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent and shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer, prior to contract start.

2.1.1. The contract manager or alternate shall be available within sixty (60) minutes during normal duty day hours to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the contracting officer to discuss problem areas.

2.1.2. Telephone numbers of the project manager or alternate must always be updated and provided to the Fitness Center for short notice cancellation notification due to inclement weather, military related commitments, or acts of God.

2.1.3. The contract manager and all employees must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The Government reserves the right to restrict employment of any contractor employee or prospective contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of SJAFB and its population.

2.1.4. Officials must maintain a professional attitude and wear professional officiating attire. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company and employee’s name.

2.1.5. The contracting officer may, in writing, require that the Contractor be removed from the work site, area, or base due to objectionable behavior. Objectionable behavior includes wearing inappropriate attire, using profane language, and abusing or disobeying base rules and regulations. No official shall be permitted to work a game if it is apparent he/she has consumed alcoholic beverages. At no time shall an official consume alcoholic beverages or use tobacco products in, on, or around the playing area.

2.2. LOCATIONS

2.2.1. The Contractor will be notified 15 days in advance by the Fitness Center concerning the type of competition being scheduled and approximate start date. The

Fitness Center will provide the Contractor with a schedule of games, most current copy of applicable bylaws, location of games, dates, and times no later than seven

(7) days prior to the first scheduled competition of the applicable sport.

2.2.1.1. Intramural Contests:

2.2.1.1.1. Intramural Volleyball will be played at the SJAFB Gymnasium

(1500 Langley Avenue, Bldg. 4210). Matches will consist of three (3) games (rally scoring). Estimated match play is 45 minutes.

2.2.1.1.2. Intramural Basketball will be played at the SJAFB Gymnasium

(1500 Langley Avenue, Bldg. 4210). Games will consist of two (2) 15-minute halves using a running clock with a 5-minute halftime.

2.2.1.1.3. Intramural Softball will be played at Berkeley Park (3211

Cashwell Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534). Game duration will be one (1) hour or seven (7) innings (any inning started must be completed regardless of the one hour time limit), whichever comes first. There will be a 20 run rule after four (4) innings and a 15 run rule after five (5) innings.

2.2.1.1.4. Intramural Flag Football will be played at Bryan Multi Sports

Complex (501 S. Oak Forest Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534). Game duration will be two (2) 20-minute halves with a running clock and a five minute halftime.

2.2.1.1.5. Intramural Soccer will be played at Bryan Multi Sports Complex

(501 S. Oak Forest Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534). Game duration will be two (2) 15-minute halves with a running clock and a five minute halftime.

2.2.1.2. Varsity Contests

2.2.1.2.1. Varsity Basketball will be played at SJAFB Gymnasium (1500

Langley Avenue, Bldg. 4210). Games will consist of two (2) 20-minute halves with a regulation clock (clock stops for every whistle).

2.2.1.2.2. Varsity Softball will be played at Berkeley Park (321 Cashwell

Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534) Games will consist of seven (7) full innings. In the event of a tie, games will continue with full innings until a winner is determined.

2.3. HOURS OF OPERATION

2.31. Fitness Center hours of operation are as follows:

2.3.1.1. Normal Hours: Monday – Friday; 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

2.3.1.2. Weekend Hours: Saturday – Sunday; 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

2.3.1.3. Holiday Hours. Contractor is not required to provide services on the following Federal holidays:

- New Year’s Day – 1 January

- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Third Monday in January

- Washington’s Birthday – Third Monday in February

- Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

- Independence Day – 4 July

- Labor Day – First Monday in September

- Columbus Day – Second Monday in October

- Veteran’s Day – 11 November

- Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

- Christmas Day – 25 December

2.3.2. Officials may be required to work on weekends as scheduled in advance or due to make-up games. Cancelled or postponed games may be added to the end of the schedule, extending the schedule. Games will not be scheduled on Federal Holidays.

2.4. QUALITY ASSURANCE

2.4.1. The Government is responsible for the inspection and acceptance of services authorized. All work shall be accomplished in a timely and professional manner.

Work which does not conform to the specifications contained herein will be justification for rejection. Correction of any deficiency shall be at no cost to the

United States Government or the Seymour Johnson Fitness Center.

2.4.2. The Contractor will respond to written concerns or complaints received by the contracting office. (Note: Response is an action designated to correct or clarify a situation under question.) The Contractor will provide the contracting office a written response within ten (10) working days from the day the concern or complaint was received.

2.4.3. GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The contracting office may follow FAR

52.212.4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 1999), for

Contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct nonconforming services.

2.4.4. Payment will be made monthly upon receipt of a properly certified invoice for services rendered under this order. Contractor will only be paid for accepted games.

The Contractor shall adhere to Defense Federal Acquisition (DFARS) 252.232-7006 for all instructions regarding invoicing.

2.5. CANCELLATIONS.

2.5.1. Cancellations of scheduled games/contests will be handled as follows:

2.5.1.1. If the Fitness Center cancels a contest, the Fitness Center will notify the head official no later than three (3) hours before the scheduled game time on the day of the competition.

2.5.1.2. Officials will have the authority to forfeit any game due to gross misconduct and/or no show/tardiness of teams scheduled. Game time is forfeit time.

2.5.1.2.1. If an official must cancel a contest due to misconduct or forfeiture, the exact cause of cancellation must be recorded in the scorebook/sheet and presented to a Fitness center staff member.

2.5.1.3. Officials will also have the authority to postpone any game due to inclement weather, suitability of the playing field, or emergencies such as military recalls/alerts.

2.5.1.4. Payment shall be made for one (1) contest if cancelling an event is required and the officials have already arrived at the contest site. When field/area weather conditions warrant, officials shall cancel all scheduled competitions for that sport, and notify all other officials, scorers, and Fitness Center staff. The

Government will only be responsible for one cancelled competition per event site, per day.

2.5.1.5. The Fitness Center reserves the right to revise bylaws and/or schedules at any time. The Fitness Center will notify the Contractor’s designated representative no later than 48 hours prior to the first revised competition.

2.6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

2.6.1. All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering the Government installation shall abide by the security regulations of the installation.

2.6.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period all Government equipment and materials shall be returned to the Fitness Center.

APPENDIX A

FITNESS CENTER FACILITIES

1. Fitness Center Facilities: The SJAFB Fitness Center shall provide the following facilities, equipment, and supplies:

1.1. Intramural Basketball:

Gymnasium (1500 Langley Avenue, Bldg. 4210)

Scoreboard with console

Possession Arrow

Scorebooks and pencils

Basketballs (National Collegiate Athletic Association approved)

Men/Women

Adult, numbered jerseys (six colors – 12 each color)

1.2. Intramural Volleyball:

Gymnasium (1500 Langley Avenue, Bldg. 4210)

Scorekeeper’s table and chairs

Volleyball net with official’s stand

Score sheets and pencils

Volleyballs (USA Volleyball Association approved)

Scoring Flip Chart

Adult numbered jerseys (six colors – 12 each color)

1.3. Intramural Softball:

game

Softball fields

Scoreboard with console

Scorebooks and pencils

Softballs (USSSA approved .44 core game balls) - two (2) new balls per

1.4. Intramural Soccer:

Soccer field

Soccer nets

Soccer Ball (FIFA approved)

Adult numbered jerseys (six colors – 12 colors each)

1.5 Intramural Flag Football:

Flag football field

Score sheets and pencils

Footballs (NIRSA approved) – 2 each

Flag football belts/flags (NIRSA approved) (2 colors – 12 each color)

Down marker (1 each)

APPENDIX B

SPORTS BYLAWS

FLAG FOOTBALL

A. RULES OF PLAY:

The current National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Flag Football

Rules will govern play, except where amended by these bylaws. Please check ‘All Sports

Bylaws’ for further clarification.

B. TEAMS:

Each team must start with nine (9) players and may finish with a minimum of six (6) players. A team forfeits when they do not have a minimum of nine (9) players at game time and are ready to play. If neither team is ready to play at game time, a double forfeit will be awarded. The winner of the second matchup between these 2 teams will be declared the winner of both games.

C. GAME:

Game time is forfeit time. The game will consist of two twenty (20) minute halves with a running clock. There will be a five (5) minute halftime break. The game clock will be regulation during the last two (2) minutes of each half. Regulation means clock will stop at each whistle. Each team will be allowed two (2) timeouts per game. Timeouts shall be one (1) minute in length.

D. WARM-UPS:

Teams will not be allowed on the field of play prior to the start of games. All warm-ups must be done outside the field of play. A maximum of five (5) minutes will be permitted for warm-up and stretching prior to each game. The coach is responsible for ensuring that their players are properly stretched and warmed up prior to the start of the game. Note.

Proper stretching and warm-up exercises helps prevent unnecessary injuries.

E. UNIFORMS:

All players must wear athletic shorts of pants without pockets. (Taping pockets is unacceptable and will not be permitted.) Cut-off jeans or other pants with belt loops, hard bill caps, sunglasses, and bandannas are not permitted. Shorts or pants must be worn above the hips at all times. Shirts/jerseys must be tucked in at all times. Jewelry to include earrings, necklaces, watches, and rings are not allowed. Any uniform violations discovered during the game by the officials will result in that player being removed from the game and not permitted to return until the rule infraction is remedied. Athletic footwear is mandatory at all times, molded sole shoes with rubber cleats are authorized.

Hiking shoes or boot are prohibited. Three (3) flag belts must be worn on the hips and buttocks at all times. Pants or shorts cannot be the same color as the flags. Long or short sleeved t-shirts must be worn underneath the Fitness Center issued jerseys for sanitation purposes. No cut off shirts showing armpits are allowed. Coaches are the only personnel allowed to check out jerseys from the Fitness Center and are responsible for returning the exact number of jerseys to the Fitness Center staff. Coaches are responsible financially for replacing lost jerseys.

F. LOCAL RULES:

Prior to the start of the game, both team captains and all officials shall be present for the coin toss. The visiting team’s captain gets to call the toss. The winning captain chooses to start on offense or defense, defend a goal, or defer options to the 2nd half. The other team has the remaining options.

a. Line of scrimmage: Unless moved by penalty, each half begins with a snap from the 14 yard line. Snap must be received two (2) yards from line of scrimmage. Teams change goals between1st/2nd and 3rd/4th quarters Team possession, number of next down, and zone line-to-gain remain unchanged.

b. Team formation: The offensive team on the line of scrimmage: no limit of how many on the line. Ball must pass through the center’s leg on all hikes:

The center must hike the ball to a back and turn 180 degrees (face his goal line) prior to having the opportunity to advance the ball on a running play.

c. Yardage and Downs: The playing field lines to gain are located 20 yards apart.

The offensive team has 4 downs in which to achieve a first down at the next line to gain.

d. Forward Pass: Only one forward pass each scrimmage down is permitted. Any number of backward passes may be attempted.

e. Eligible Receivers: All nine players are eligible to receive a pass.

f. Pass Interference: Defensive or offensive pass interference will result in a ten

(10) yard penalty from the previous spot.

g. Loss of Flag: If a player loses a flag after or while with the ball, the opposing player only has to touch the ball carrier with one hand.

h. Fumbles: Any fumbled ball that touches the ground shall be declared dead at the spot the ball touches the ground. Kick-offs may be retrieved from the ground by the receiving team and if muffed, it will be declared dead at that spot. On the snap from the center if the ball touches the ground before or after getting to the intended receiver the ball is dead at the spot where it hit the ground. When the quarterback on the snap drops or fumbles the ball it shall be dead at the spot the ball touched the ground. When a receiver catches the ball and falls on their own accord, as long as they still have their flags and no defensive player pulls their flag, that person can get up and run. The receiver cannot roll around on the ground to avoid being de-flagged. Doing so will result in a dead ball and no forward progress can be made.

i. Charging and Tackling: The ball carrier must side step, not run over a defensive player. A defensive player may not grasp, hold, or obstruct the offensive player while attempting to remove the flag.

j. Intentional Tackling: No player will physically tackle any player. This will be a judgement call made by the officials when a player wraps their arms around another player and takes them down to the ground. This action will constitute an ejection from the game. Flagrant fouls will not be tolerated and will result in player ejection from that game. Two instances of player ejections for committing flagrant fouls will result in expulsion from league and tournament play.

k. Offensive Blocking: Blockers shall start and end on their feet. Blocking will consist of the use of open hands and body in an upright position. No part of the blocker’s body shall be in contact with the ground except the blocker’s feet throughout the block. Down field blocking is prohibited, down field is considered any area that is five yards beyond the line of scrimmage.

l. Defensive Rush: The defense must be one (1) yard from the line of scrimmage in order to rush at the snap. Fronting the center is prohibited, defensive linesman may line up on either shoulder of the center. The defense may have all nine (9) players on the line of scrimmage at the snap

m. Punts. All punts must be declared from scrimmage. Whenever the offensive team decides to punt, the team captain must notify the head official who will inform the defensive team prior to the snap. Failure to notify head official of intent to punt will result in loss of down. The defensive team must have five

(5) players on the line of scrimmage. No player may enter the neutral zone until ball is kicked (Rushing the kicker is prohibited). The ball must be kicked within ten (10) seconds, using continuous motion after receiving the snap. All players must remain motionless until the ball is kicked.

n. Passing on Reception of Punted Ball: The receiver of a punted ball may pass in any direction to any teammate, if after the reception, the receiver takes no more than three steps and does not signal for a fair catch.

o. Substitutions: Teams may substitute any number of players without reporting to the officials.

p. Time-outs: Each team is allowed two (2) 60 second, use or lose, timeouts per half and one additional timeout each overtime period.

q. Scoring:

Touchdown = 6 points

PAT – 3 yard line = 1 point

PAT – 10 yard line = 2 points

PAT – 20 yard line = 3 points

Safety = 2 points

r. Incomplete Games: Incomplete games will resume at the specific point declared incomplete. Officials will note time, score, team possession, ball location, line to gain, down marker, and any other pertinent information.

s. Penalties: All normal penalties are either 5 or 10 yards except unsportsmanlike conduct which is `15 yards and player ejection. Penalty administration inside the twenty (20) yard line is half the distance to the goal line when applicable (i.e. 10 yard penalty inside the 20 yard line is 10 yards, 10 yard penalty inside the 10 yard line is half the distance, etc).

t. Safety: A safety counts for 2 points. The team which scored the safety will get the ball at their 14-yard line.

u. Overtime Procedures: An overtime period is required when a game ends in a tie after regulation. The referee shall toss a coin with both team captains present to determine possession. The captain winning the toss shall have the option to play on offense or defense. Teams will have four (4) downs to score from the 14-yard line. The goal line will always be the line to gain. Each team will receive one timeout form the overtime period. Both teams will use the same goal line in the overtime period. Timeouts do not carry over.

1. The team elected to start the series shall put the ball in play at the 14 yard line. The teams will have four alternating possessions to score. If both teams fail to score after their 4 down series, the team closest to the goal line wins. If a team scores on any down, the other team will have an opportunity to score using their 4 down series.

2. If the defensive player intercepts a legal forward pass, the offensive team loses their series of downs and possession. The intercepted ball is awarded to the defensive team at the 14 yard for their series of downs.

The intercepted pass cannot be advanced, only change of possession occurs.

3. Penalties shall be interpreted according to the rules of the game.

4. In the event overtime ends before either team scores or the score is tied, an additional overtime period shall be played under the same conditions as the first overtime period.

v. Base Championship Game Overtime Procedures:

1. Opposing team captains and officials will meet in the center of the field for a coin toss. The winner of the coin toss has a choice of starting on offense or defense, loser has choice of goals.

2. A two minute timeout will be observed following the coin toss.

3. The first team to score is the base champ

VOLLEYBALL

A. RULES OF PLAY:

The current United States of America Volleyball Association (USVBA) rules will govern play, except where amended by these bylaws. Please check ‘All Sports

Bylaws for further clarification.

Teams will consist of six (6) players. Teams may start with five players and may finish with a minimum of four players. A team forfeits when they do not have a minimum of five players at game time recorded on the official score sheet and ready to play. Match time is forfeit time for the first match; fifteen minutes after the scheduled match time, the second game and entire match will be forfeited. If neither team is ready to play at game time, a double forfeit will be declared. The winner of the second scheduled match will be declared the winner of the double forfeited match.

Matches will consist of the best 2 out of 3 sets using the rally scoring system. Rally point system means a point will be awarded for each serve or awarded side out. A set

(except the deciding 3rd set) is won by the team which first scores 25 points with a minimum lead of two points. In the event of a 24-24 tie, play is continued until a two point lead is achieved. Sets 1 and 2 will have a 27 point cap. Set 3 will be to 15 points without a point cap but must win by 2. There will be a 1 hour time limit on each match. Each team is allowed two 30 second timeouts per match.

D. WARM-UP:

Each Team will have a 5 minute warm-up period before each match. Intervals between each game will be 3 minutes. During the interval period between sets the lineup registration and change of team courts will be completed.

All players must wear athletic attire without pockets. Cut-off jeans or other pants with belt loops are not allowed. Shorts or pants must be worn above the hip at all times and t-shirts/jerseys must be tucked in at all times. Jewelry of any kind is not permitted. If the official discovers a rule violation during play, that player will be asked to leave and will not be permitted to return until the violation is remedied. Players must wear athletic shoes with non-marking soles, boots and hiking shoes are not allowed. Shirts must be worn underneath the Fitness Center jersey for sanitation purposes. Cutoff shirts showing armpits will not be allowed. Coaches are the designated party responsible for checking out and returning jerseys to the Fitness Center staff. Coaches are financially responsible for replacing lost jerseys.

F. SUBSTITUTIONS:

All players including substitutes must be listed on the lineup card. Players who arrive late and their name is not listed on the lineup card may not enter the game, however they can be placed on the lineup card for the next game. Unlimited substitutions are permitted by position only. A team can only make a substitution when the player is serving. Substitutions can also be made during a timeout, regardless of whether the team has possession of the serve. Teams may play with a minimum of 4 players if there is an injury. An additional substitute that is currently not on the lineup card but is on the team roster may enter into the injured player’s position. All substitutions must check-in with the scorer’s table. Once the substitution has been confirmed, the substitute must wait until acknowledgement by the head official to enter the game.

G. OBSTRUCTIONS:

During play if the ball hits the cross beams, ceiling or lights and comes back on the side it was served from the ball is playable. Balls that hit the walls, bleachers, and backboard is considered out.

H. EQUIPMENT:

Regulation NCAA or USVBA approved volleyball will be used.

SOFTBALL

The current USSSA Softball rules will govern play except where amended by these bylaws. Please check ‘All Sports Bylaws’ for further clarification.

Teams consist of 10 players, but teams may start with 9 players in order to avoid a forfeit. A team forfeits when they do not have a minimum of 9 players at game time recorded on the official scorebook and are ready to play. If a team has only 9 players, the missing player will be declared out each time he/she comes to bat. A team may insert the missing player upon arrival to reach the required number of players. The inserted player shall be placed at the end of the batting order. A team may insert an

Additional Hitter (AH) into its lineup. The batting order must remain constant;

however any 10 of the 11 players may take a defensive position throughout the game.

If an AH is used the team must finish with 11 players or the game is forfeited. If an

AH is inserted into the game after it starts the player will be ejected. All starters may leave the game and re-enter one time but must remain in their original position in the batting order. At no time will a starter and his/her substitute be in the game at the same time. Substitutes may not re-enter game. A courtesy runner will be the last batter recorded out and can only be used once an inning. A team may insert one courtesy runner for one player in the original lineup. If the courtesy runner enters the game in any other capacity (i.e. sub, pinch runner, or starter), he/she will forfeit their position as a courtesy runner. Any re-entry by a starter must be reported to the umpire and scorekeeper at the time of re-entry.

C. GAME TIME:

Game time is forfeit time. Games will consist of a 1 hour time limit or 7 innings, whichever occurs first. No inning will start if time has expired or 7 innings have been played unless the score is tied. All games that end in a tie will play an additional 2 innings unless a winner is declared after 1 extra inning is played. All batters will begin with a 1 ball/1 strike count with a courtesy. A game will be considered complete if one team is ahead by 20 runs after 3 innings, 15 runs after 4 innings, or 10 runs after 5 innings.

D. WARMUPS:

No player will enter the playing field without being instructed to do so by the umpire.

Teams must warmup outside the fenced area prior to the game’s start time. It is highly recommended that coaches/managers require their players to arrive at the game site

30 minutes prior the start of the game. This measure will allow for adequate warmup time and also to ensure teams provide their official lineup to the scorekeeper within

10 minutes of the official start time. Teams are required to include the first and last names of all players on the official lineup cards submitted to the scorekeeper. It is mandatory to list all substitutes on the lineup card/sheet.

Uniforms are desirable but not mandatory. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.

Only rubber softball, baseball, tennis, or soccer shoes will be permitted. Metal cleats and screw-in spikes or cleats will not be permitted. Military clothing will not be allowed. Athletic clothing is preferred.

F. EQUIPMENT:

Two new game balls will be used for each game. All balls will be returned to the plate umpire upon completion of each game. Breakaway or recessed bases will be used to reduce the load impact generated should a player make contact with the base. Double first base will be used. On the initial throw to first base from the infield or outfield, the batter/runner must run/touch the orange portion of the first base to prevent a collision with the first baseman who must use the white portion. This rule is in effect only on the initial play at first base.

G. PITCHER:

Pitchers will be allowed 5 warmup pitches (60 seconds) during the first inning and 2 pitched for each inning thereafter.

H. BATTER:

Digging in the batter’s box is prohibited: 1st violation, a team warning; 2nd violation by the same team (anytime during the same game) will result in a strike on the batter.

This is a judgement call by the umpire and is not disputable. Players hitting a homerun will not be required to run the bases, this also applies to any runner on base.

Teams may start the game with 9 players; however, when the vacant spot comes to bat it will be declared an out. If a 10th player arrives, he/she must be put in the game and placed at the end of the batting order. An additional hitter may be used which means 11 players will bat, any 10 players may play defense, and the batting order must remain the same.

I. HOMERUN RULE:

The home run limit is 4 per team per game. All balls/hits that go over the fence after the 4 homerun limit has been achieved will result in an out. No runners can advance.

This rule can only be changed by the SJAFB Fitness and Sports Director.

J. SLIDING:

A runner may deliberately slide to legally avoid a tag, but a player who crashes into the defensive player will be removed from the game. No head first sliding will be allowed. 1st violation, the runner is out; 2nd violation by the same player during the same game will result in the player being ejected. Feet first sliding is permitted. Fake tags will not be allowed. Fake tag offenders can be ejected if the umpire feels there is justification. No warning is required.

K. POST SEASON PLAY:

The Base Championship will consist of 7 complete innings with no time limit or run rule. The home team for all post season play will be determined by a coin toss between teams involved.

BASKETBALL

The NCAA Basketball Rules and Interpretation rulebook will govern play, except where amended by these bylaws. Please check “All Sports Bylaws’ for further classification.

Teams must have 4 players to start a game. A team forfeits when they do not have a minimum of 4 players at game time, recorded on the official scorebook, and ready to play. If neither team is ready to play at game time, a double forfeit will be declared.

The winner of the 2nd scheduled match will be declared the winner of both games. All players must be listed in the scorebook with their numbers before tip-off. Coaches and the team captain are the only individuals authorized to respectfully ask the officials a question. Players will not confront the officials; 1st violation, a verbal warning; 2nd violation, game ejection, and 3rd violation, league and tournament ejection.

C. GAME TIME:

Game time is forfeit time. The game will consist of two 20 minutes halves with a running clock for the first 18 minutes of each half. A regulation clock will be used for the last 2 minutes of each half. The clock will stop in the last 2 minutes of each half on all whistles and timeouts only. There will be a five (5) minute halftime.

D. WARMUP:

A maximum of five minutes will be allowed prior to each game for warmup and stretching. Each coach is responsible for ensuring all players warmup before each game.

All players are required to wear athletic clothing without pockets during games. Cut-off jeans or other pants with belt loops are not permitted. Shorts or pants must be worn above the hips at all times. T-shirts/jerseys must be tucked in at all times.

Jewelry of any kind is not allowed. If an official discovers any rule infraction during the game, the player will be removed from the game and not allowed to return until the rule infraction has been remedied. Running shoes, cross training shoes, hiking boots, or boots of any kind are not allowed. Only shoes with non-marking soles will be permitted. Basketball shoes are recommended. Cut-off shirts that show the armpits are not allowed to be worn under jerseys issued by the Fitness Center. Coaches are the only individuals allowed to check out and return jerseys from the Fitness Center.

Coaches are financially responsible for replacing lost jerseys.

F. SUBSTITUTIONS:

Substitutes must report to the scorer’s table and only enter the game when the referee permits entry. Substitutions can only be made during dead ball situations when granted by the referee. Substitutions shall not be permitted after made basketball in the last 59.9 seconds of the second half or any extra period. Substitutions shall not be allowed when the game is stopped in the last 59.9 seconds of each half or extra period to correct a timer’s or scorer’s mistake or for an inadvertent whistle.

G. EQUIPMENT:

NCAA regulation basketball will be used.

SOCCER

The current FIFA rules will govern play, except where amended by these bylaws.

A goal may be scored from touch within the team’s offensive half of the field. If a goal is scored from the defensive half of the field, the opposing team is awarded a goal kick. There is no off-sides or slide tackling. Kick-ins will be used in place of throw-ins. Kick-offs may be taken in any direction. All dead ball restarts are indirect. In all dead ball situations, defending players must stand at least 5 yards away. If the defensive player’s goal is closer than 5 yards away, the ball shall be placed 5 yards from the goal crease in line with the place of the foul. Penalty kicks shall be awarded if, in the referee’s opinion, a scoring opportunity was nullified by the infraction. Substitutions may be made on the fly. All substitutes will enter at centerfield. Please check ‘All Sports Bylaws’ for further clarification.

Team play will consist of 6 on 6. The minimum number of players on the field is four (4). Teams are not limited to the number of players on their roster. Each team must start and finish with four players. A team forfeits when they do not have a minimum of 4 players at game time, recorded on the official score sheet, and ready to play. If neither team is ready to play at game time, it will be a double forfeit.

Game Time is forfeit time. A coin toss will determine kickoff and direction.

Teams must arrive 15 minutes prior to game time. Games will consist of two (2) twenty minute halves separated by a three (3) minute halftime. The game will end if one team leads by 6 goals. Games can end in a tie, except during the playoffs, where there will be one untimed sudden death overtime period.

D. UNIFORMS:

All players are required to wear athletic shorts or pants without pockets. Cut-off jeans or pants with belt loops are not allowed. Shorts or pants must be worn above the hips and t-shirts/jerseys must be tucked in at all times. Jewelry of any kind is not allowed. Rule infractions identified by the officials during the match will result in the player being removed from the game and not permitted to return until the rule infraction is remedied. Running or cross training shoes, hiking boots, or any other type of boots are prohibited. Cut-off shirts showing the armpits are not allowed. T-shirts must be worn underneath the Fitness Center jerseys for sanitation purposes. Coaches are responsible for checking out and returning jerseys to the Fitness Center staff. Coaches are responsible for replacing lost jerseys.

E. EQUIPMENT:

Regulation FIFA soccer ball will be used.