1. All matches will follow the Rules and Regulations Adopted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASE-BALL PLAYERS Held in New York December 9, 1863 (1864 rules) unless mutually agreed upon by both clubs before the day starts.  http://wiki.vbba.org/index.php/Rules/1864

    a. The only exception to these rules is about batting order and number of players.  As long as the integrity of the batting order is kept, clubs may bat as many players as it wishes.  In addition, free substitution is permitted.

  

2. All participating clubs must play the other clubs in their division at least once but no more than four times to count in the standings.  If two member clubs are playing more than 4 times in a season against each other, they should decide at least a week before the scheduled match if it counts in the standings.  If no agreement is made a week before hand, the first 4 matches of the championship season will count towards the standings.

     a. For a club to compete in the post season championship tournament, they must have played against every other club in their division at least once.

 

3. All clubs must follow the customs of the 1860s in dress, language (as much as possible) and mannerisms.

 

4. The dues for the league in 2013 are $0

5. The league is an affinity association in 2013 and not an incorporated entity. Furthermore, the league is not liable for any misdoing, injuries, or fatalities nor are they a party to any litigation that may be brought upon a member club, sponsor, or affiliate.

 

6. TheConference Champion will be decided based on the highest winning percentage.  If two or more clubs have the same winning percentage, the club with the most wins will be declared Champion.  If two or more clubs have the same winning percentage and the same amount of wins, then they will be declared co-champions.

7. Each club has one delegate to the executive committee and each club has one vote on league matters.

8. A post season championship tournament will be held October 2.  It will be an open tournament with all MAVBBL clubs in good standing invited.  Seedings will be based on overall winning percentage.

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10. Metal spikes are strongly discouraged and should not be worn by players.  Please take this in to consideration when purchasing your next set of shoes.  This rule is only enforcable by field captains and only on their own club. (12/2011)

11. Each member club should appoint a safety officer (12/2011)