11U Competitive (Rep) Baseball
All 11U levels (AAA, AA, A) play in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League
The following is from the Baseball Nova Scotia handbook pertaining to 11U Leagues (AAA, AA, A)
Any team may affiliate with one team of a lower age division at equal or lower classification OR affiliate with one team at the same age division at a lower classification, by submitting a completed affiliation form and copies of the affiliate’s rosters to the BNS office no later than July 28th. 11U level teams may affiliate with an 11U house league team within their association provided that a list of all house team players is submitted. You must affiliate with a team within your association if a team is available. Approval of affiliation forms are dealt with by the BNS office on a case-by-case basis.
Example – 13U AAA can affiliate with 11U AAA, AA or 13U AA, A. Example – 13U AA cannot affiliate with an 11U AAA team but can affiliate with a 13U “A” or 11U “AA”,”A”.
Following affiliation, a player registered with a lower age division team may play with a higher age division team from the lower age division team. Teams can call up from their affiliated team for Bluenose League, Provincial Championships, Qualification Tournaments, or National Eliminations with no limits on the amount of games those players are eligible to be used.
- 11U Distance between bases 60’
- 11U Pitching distance 44’
- 11U Baseballs 65CC
5.2.6 11U Bat Rule
The bat for 11U shall be round and made of approved material and shall NOT be more than thirty-two (32) inches in length, or more than 2-3/4 inches in diameter at its thickest part. Bats may be taped to a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches from the handle.
5.2.9. 11U Rule Exceptions
5.2.9.1 11U A Only – A runner on 3rd base cannot score on a pass ball or wild pitch. A runner on 3rd base cannot advance home as a result of any interaction between the pitcher and the catcher. In all cases where the pitcher pitches the ball to the catcher and there is a pass ball or the catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher, regardless of the results of that throw, no advancement shall be permitted from 3rd. This includes attempted throws to 2nd base in a 1st and 3rd scenario. Runners can only score as a result of the hitter being walked or hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, or baseball plays as a result of a ball being hit into play.
5.2.9.2 No balk shall be called in 11U division play unless 8.05 (l) (The Official Rules of Baseball) applies.
8.05 (i) The pitcher, without having the ball, stands on or astride the pitcher’s plate or while off the plate, he feints a pitch.
5.2.10.Injured Player, Courtesy Runner – A courtesy runner may be used for a player who has, before the game, declared a health issue to the opposing coach and umpire. A batter after hitting the ball must reach at least first base on his or her own. Once play has stopped the batter who just became a runner may be replaced by the last offensive player declared out.
5.2.11.Mercy Rule The mercy rule shall be applied in the following situations: a team is ahead; 20 runs after 3 innings (2.5 innings with the home team ahead), 15 runs after 4 innings (3.5 innings with the home team ahead) and 10 runs after 5 innings (4.5 innings with the home team ahead).
5.2.12. Pitch Count 11U
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- No Rest 1-25
- 1 day rest 26-40
- 2 days rest 41-55
- 3 days rest 56-65
- 4 days rest 66-75
- Daily Max 75
An 11U pitcher cannot pitch in 3 consecutive days UNLESS a pitcher’s first 2 days combined total does not exceed 25 pitches. An 11U pitcher’s combined 3-day pitch count cannot exceed 105 pitches.
5.2.14.10 Calling last batter is only applicable to the daily pitch thresholds as defined in the Pitch Count chart. It cannot be called to stay under limits as it relates to two and three day thresholds. (I.E an 11U pitcher throws 25 pitches on day 1. Last batter can be called prior to the 26th pitch. If the pitcher throws on day 2, last batter CANNOT be called prior to pitch 15 on the day to stay under the two day threshold. Once the pitcher has thrown the 16th pitch to pass 40 pitches for the two days, the two day threshold has been passed and the pitcher would not be eligible to pitch again in the tournament).
5.4.1. Objectives 5.4.1.1 To provide a competitive baseball league for all areas of the province which fosters fun, learning and supports the spirit of good sportsmanship.
5.4.1.2 The Bluenose League is a FAIR PLAY LEAGUE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLAYERS.
5.4.1.3 All Bluenose League games for 18U AA and lower divisions; all players must bat in the batting order.
5.4.1.4 In 11U, players must play a minimum of two (2) innings in the field (unless game is shortened by mercy rule, rain, etc.).
5.4.1.5 An exemption of this rule may be used by a coach for “disciplinary” reasons. The coach of the other team is to be advised prior to the game.
5.3 Provincial Championships
Provincial Championships for the following divisions and classifications will be offered to 11U AAA, AA, A. The A divisions will be Tiered to create competitive balance. All events at Tier 2 and lower will have a 3-run limit per inning while Tier 1 will have a 5-run limit. The final inning in all Tiers will be open.
5.3.1.11 Players are required to play a minimum of two (2) defensive innings per game at all A level Provincial Championships. There are no minimum defensive inning requirements for AA and AAA level Provincial Championships.
5.4.4.5 Game Time Limits
5.4.4.5.1 11U All divisions – games must be completed in 1 hour and 45 minutes (1:45). Should a game reach the end of the time limit the current inning is to be completed (top and bottom).
APPENDIX B – BNSUD Umpires Rates & Fees
The following information will be used for all Baseball Nova Scotia sanctioned tournaments including National Eliminations, Provincial Qualifications and Provincial Championships
11U Umpire fees – Plate $40.00 / Base $30.00 – Total $70.00
3.1. Coaching Requirements
For Provincial Championship’s, Provincial Qualifications, the following divisions require:
- 3.1.1. 11U A Requirements (Head Coach & Assistant Coaches)
- Online Initiation in Sport Module
- Online Initiation in Baseball Module
- Initiation Module
- Teaching and Learning Module
- Pitching and Catching Module
- Safe Sport E-Learning
- 3.1.2. 11U AA Requirements (Head Coach & Assistant Coaches)
- Online Initiation in Sport Module
- Online Initiation in Baseball Module
- Initiation Module
- Teaching and Learning Module
- Pitching and Catching Module
- Absolutes Module
- Planning Module
- Safe Sport E-Learning
- 3.1.3. 11U AAA Requirements (Head Coach & Assistant Coaches)
- Online Initiation in Sport Module
- Online Initiation in Baseball Module
- Initiation Module
- Teaching and Learning Module
- Absolutes Module
- Planning Module
- My First Pitch E-Learning
- Safe Sport E-Learning