BRL 2026 Softball Rules and Regulations PDF

Thumbing through pages and pages of rules to find the nugget you’re looking for is a thing of the past with BRL2026 Softball Rules and Regulations. Developed in response to requests of Babe Ruth League volunteers, the ebook contains rules and regulations for Babe Ruth League Softball divisions 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U. The new edition reflects rule changes implemented for the 2026 season.

The electronic version is an exact representation of the 2026 print rule book—only it’s in PDF format to be accessible through your computer or handheld device. It features full search capability, allowing you to quickly locate rules and regulations just by typing in a few keywords.

Access to the ebook is through VitalSource. After you make your purchase, you’ll receive an email containing instructions on how to access the PDF through VitalSource.

You’ll never look at rules the same way with this convenient electronic rule book!

Audience

A resource for youth softball umpires and coaches participating in Babe Ruth League programs.

Babe Ruth League Rules and Regulations

Babe Ruth Birth Charts

Objectives of the Game

Playing Field Equipment

Definitions of Terms

Game Preliminaries

Starting and Ending a Game

Putting the Ball in Play- Live Ball, Dead Ball

The Batter

The Runner

The Pitcher

The Umpire

Recording Records for Called/Forfeited Games

Local League Options

Tournament Regulations

Babe Ruth League, Inc., is one of the premier amateur baseball and softball programs in the world. With a combined size of over a million players, Babe Ruth League divisions include Cal Ripken Baseball (for ages 4-12), Babe Ruth Baseball (ages 13-18), Babe Ruth Softball, Bambino Buddy Ball, and Xtreme Fastpitch. Founded in 1951 with the belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball should be afforded that opportunity, Babe Ruth League is dedicated to teaching baseball skills, furthering athletes’ mental and physical development, instilling respect for the rules of the game, and embracing and promoting the basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play.