Games
How many games will our team play in a season?
The game schedule varies each season, but there are
some general rules. The fall season is an 8 – 10 game season. In the
spring season, each team usually plays approximately 24 – 30 games. The
specific number depends principally on the number of teams playing in that
division.
What days/nights/times do the teams play?
The game schedule varies each season, but there are
some general rules. In the fall season, all games are on Saturday
morning/early afternoon. In the spring season, each team generally has a
game on Monday or Tuesday evening and another game on Saturday
morning/early afternoon. For night games, we try to finish pixie games by 8:00 pm. All games must be finished (the lights must be turned off) by
9:30 pm.
When do we need to arrive at the field?
Most coaches expect their players to arrive at the fields, ready to play,
approximately one hour before game time. Of course, each coach may have
different expectations, depending on the particular age division, whether
we are early or late in the season, the importance of a particular game,
and other factors. We understand that players may have other obligations
and that it may not always be possible to arrive when the coach desires,
but we believe it is important to make a serious effort to do so.
How long does each game last?
 Pee Wee games last
three innings, but no more than 45 minutes, and may end in a tie.
Pixie games last five innings, except that no new
inning may begin after one hour of play unless the game is tied. The game
continues until the tie is broken.
Pigtail games last six innings, except that no new
inning may begin after one hour and five minutes of play unless the game
is tied. The game continues until the tie is broken.
Ponytail
games last seven innings, except that no new inning may
begin after one hour and fifteen minutes of play unless the game is tied.
The game continues until the tie is broken.
We sometimes impose a shorter time limit for night games.
How long will we be at the field for a game?
Expect to be at the field for pre-game practice, plus the length of the
game, plus a short post-game meeting. On average, total time at the field
will be a little over two hours. But keep in mind that sometimes the
earlier game will run long, meaning that your game will start later than
the scheduled time, and then your own game may run into extra innings.
Rarely you might find it necessary to stay at the field for several hours
just to play a single game. And, of course, there occasionally will be
double headers. Finally, tournaments sometimes may keep players at the
field most of the day.
Which dugout will we be in?
In Leaguerettes, the home team is in the third base (left side) dugout.
Exception: If one of the teams in a particular game has a double header
(and the other team doesn't), the team with the double header can choose
to be in either dugout. If both teams have double headers, a team playing
its second game has priority over a team playing its first game.
Who sets up the field (bases, baselines, etc.) for
the games?
The home team in the first game of the day/evening is responsible for
lining the field, setting up the bases, and taking care of all other field
preparation work. If base distances need to be changed or if any re-lining
is required for a later game, the home team in that game is responsible to
take care of the matter.
What if there is a major problem with the field,
fences, bleachers, etc?
TTPRD is responsible for the fields, spectator areas, etc. Please advise
any board member of the problem, and they will contact TTPRD.
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