TIMBER COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE

• Men Only
  • Ages 18 – 25
• Games played on Monday – Thursday from 5P – 10P
• Team Size: 22-man roster
• All umpire fees covered
• 7-week regular season followed by an 8th-week tournament-style playoff.
• Playoff Eligibility: Players must participate in at least 50% of regular-season games.
• Timing & Mercy Rules
• Duration: Standard games are 7 innings. Championship game is 9 innings.
• Grace Period: 10 minutes allowed to meet the minimum player requirement.
• Register as a full team, join a team or register as a Free Agent (players looking to join a team).
• Lineup Exchange: To ensure fairness, full rosters (including last names and uniform numbers) must be exchanged before the game. Teams are encouraged to bring a pre-prepared roster form.
• NO PRACTICES PROVIDED. Fields may be rented at a discounted rate for league participants. See Rental information page for more information.

Registering a New Team

• If your team is not set up, please select: “Register a Team”
• Enter your team name and set the registration code
• Register yourself as Team Captain/Manager or Coach – by choosing the register button on the right of the league you registered your team for
• If you would like to pay a lump sum payment for your team please contact the program director for next steps at programs@williamsportlumberyards.com

Joining a Team:

• If you are a player registering for an existing team, please select: “Join a Team”
• Please contact your coach, manager, or team captain to obtain the registration code

Looking for a Team (Free Agent)

• If you are looking for a team please contact the program director for more information at programs@williamsportlumberyards.com

Equipment & Uniforms

Safety is the league’s top priority. Strict adherence to these rules is required.

Footwear

• Turf or athletic shoes only
• No metal or plastic cleats on turf fields

Batting Helmets

• Double ear flaps required
• Must be worn by all batters and runners — no exceptions
• Must be NOCSAE approved

Catcher’s Gear

• Full catcher’s set required
• Must be NOCSAE approved
• Recommended: Athletic supporter/cup

Bats

• Maximum 2 5/8″ diameter (BBCOR)
• Maximum weight differential: -3

Game Play & Schedule

Season Format

• Duration: 7-week regular season + 8th-week tournament playoff
• Game Length:
  • Standard games: 7 innings
  • Championship game: 9 innings

Scheduling & Curfews

• Weeknight Games: Start between 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Curfew: No new inning may start after 10:00 PM

Field & Staffing

• Field Dimensions:
  • Pitching mound: 60′
  • Bases: 90′
• Umpires:
  • One plate umpire per game
  • If no umpire is present, coaches may mutually agree on a spectator to officiate

Mercy Rules

• 15-Run Rule: Game ends after 5 innings (if trailing team has batted)
• 20-Run Rule: Game ends after 3 innings (if trailing team has batted)
• Applies to all games, including playoffs

Pitching & Offensive Rules

Intentional Walks

• Limited to one (1) per game
• No pitches required — notify the umpire

Hit Batsman

• Pitcher must be removed after hitting four (4) batters in a game

Extra Innings (Speed-Up Rule)

• If tied after 7 innings and another game is scheduled immediately after:
  • Next inning starts with the last batter from the previous inning on second base

Safety & Contact Rules

Slide & Collision Policy

Intent: Protect defensive players

• Legal Slides:
  • Head-first OR
  • One leg/buttock on the ground
  • Must stay in a straight line between bases
• Illegal Slides:
  • Rolling, cross-body, or pop-up slides that contact a fielder
  • Raised legs above the fielder’s knee
  • Sliding beyond the base to initiate contact
• Penalties:
  • Interference: Runner and batter-runner are out (if fewer than 2 outs)
  • Flagrant Contact:
    • Automatic ejection
    • Player cannot return until meeting with Program Director

Decoy Rule

• Legal: Strategic decoys (e.g., fake pop-up to hold a runner)
• Illegal: Fake tags without a play
  • Result: Runner is safe + all runners advance one base

Weather & Standings:

Game Cancellations

• Determined by the complex 2 hours before game time
• Once play begins, the umpire has final authority

Official Games

• A game is considered complete after 5 innings

Standings Tie-Breakers

1. Overall win/loss percentage
2. Divisional record
3. Head-to-head results
4. Scoring differential