The following are the AGSL House League Rules.   For games with umpires, the umpire is the ultimate arbitrator of the application of the rules.  Good sportsmanship and fun is the foundation of our rules at AGSL.

Our general rules linked below apply to all levels. 

General AGSL Rules and Code of Conduct

AMHERST GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE

2025 HOUSE RULES/CODE OF CONDUCT

We will follow the 2025 "Official Softball Rule Book" with the following exceptions: 

Conduct:

1. Managers/coaches are responsible for the conduct of themselves, their players, parents and fans at all times on the field and on the bench. NO heckling of the opposition will be tolerated. Players/teams must also refrain from statements (including certain types of cheers) or language demeaning to their opponents. There shall be no swearing, screaming, heckling or other behavior that would be deemed as insulting or disruptive to the game. Any person that acts in a manner that is unsportsmanlike will be asked to immediately discontinue such conduct.  Further, the results of such action shall be the expulsion of that person from the game if a player or coach or removal from the complex/area of play. If he/she refuses to leave or such action is continued, that person's team will forfeit the game.   All such incidences of misconduct should be reported to the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors reserves the right to take further action including, but not limited to, expulsion from the league and/or a complete ban from entry into the complex.  Remember that this is an organization promoting girls’ youth softball.  AGSL promotes a healthy, positive and encouraging atmosphere for all players, coaches, families and spectators.
2. Smoking or drinking of alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated in the area of play or in the complex. This includes players, coaches, and spectators. Forfeiture may be the result. No one is allowed at the complex who is intoxicated, has an order of protection in place and coming to the complex would be in violation of the order of protection, or a registered sex offender.  Spectators, coaches and players must maintain a positive atmosphere and there will be zero tolerance for any bad mouthing or negative comments made about anyone. This is a family friendly atmosphere where we promote positivity and a fun environment. Anyone in violation will be asked to leave the complex and could receive a complete ban from entry into the complex.
3. Only the designated coaches can actively run or coach a team during a game. First or third base may be coached by an assistant coach or another person 15 years or older (15 years - 17 years must wear a helmet). Under no circumstances (except injury) is any spectator allowed onto the playing field.
4. No one may stand behind the backstop, in line with the pitcher and the catcher.  A coach or adult assisting with getting the ball back to the pitcher during play can stand behind the catcher for A and AA.  

Miscellaneous:

1. AAA and Major Divisions: If you cannot provide a minimum of 6 players for a game utilize the call up list and do your best to field a full team (N/A for fall ball).  The call up list will be put together by the Division Coordinator by contacting players parents of the girls in the grade just out of their division and getting parent permission to play-up when needed and available. A player cannot miss their scheduled house game to play up. Call-up players are expected to play a minimum of three innings but are not required to play in the infield. Call-up players are NOT allowed to be pitchers or catchers.  Again, coaches are expected to work together and provide players, if possible, when needed.
2. Each team will bat its entire order. If, for example, fourteen girls are present, all fourteen will bat in order. If an injury occurs, the girl is removed from the line-up. An out is not recorded in that batter's slot.
3. Coaches may use a courtesy runner for a girl that will start the next inning in the catcher position. The girl making the last out must be the pinch runner. You may not courtesy run any other player.
4. At the completion of each game, the winning coach must update the AGSL web page with the score within 48 hours.
5. Protests are strongly discouraged. Any protest must be submitted in writing to the House League President within 24 hours. For a protest to be valid, your scorebook must be complete to the point where the protest was made. At the point of protest, the opposing coach and umpire must be made aware of the protest and your scorebook signed. Home team’s scorebook is the official record of the game.