-Game Time Limit: 1 hour 15 minutes
-Win: 2 pts, Tie: 1 pts, Loss: 0 pts
-Mercy Rule: 21 runs after 5 innings, game can be called by the captain of the losing team after 5 innings
-Home Run Rule: +3 home runs per team, then singles
-Replacement Balls: Teams must supply extra if lost (foul balls, home runs, etc.)
-Spare Player Rules: SPN rosters are capped at 20, any player on that roster that has signed the waiver is eligible for regular season play.
-Forfeit Rules: One free forfeit per team, then $50 each after. Forfeits must be called by 6pm
-Teams must have a minimum of 7 players from the team roster for a game and can pick up to 2 players (must be on a SPN roster and have signed the waiver) or to a maximum game roster of 9 players. One of the picked up players must play catcher.
-Playoff Eligibility Requirements: players are required to play 50% of scheduled games (8 games for 2026)
-Rainout Communication Process: Games can be called by the town or executive board by 6pm. If a game is in play and has to be called it’s at the umpires discretion.
-Face protection is required for pitchers (officially added to SPN rules in 2026)
-SPN 12” Hot Dot rated balls will be used.
-Umpires have full support of the board, their call stands. Arguing calls may result in 1 verbal warning to the offending team, any further arguing will result in a forfeit of the game at the umpires discretion.
-Discrimination of any kind, verbal and physical abuse will not be tolerated. Offenders will be banned from the league.
Issues arising from Rules 14 & 15 will be decided upon by the board based on the Umpires actions and observations ONLY.
-Lineup cards will be exchanged prior to the start of the game and be left with the umpire after the game.
-Injured players that attend the game can be added to the lineup card and it will be counted towards their playoff eligibility.
-Any team that wishes to use a 5 man infield must notify the umpire of the change and the 5th man must be on the dirt before any pitch to the batter.
-Teams get 3 courtesy runners per game, incoming runners can be anyone from the game roster.
-After the 3 courtesy runners have been used, if a runner is required because of injury the incoming runner must be the last out.