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Section 8. Umpires

These are the standard guidelines adapted by the United States Fastpitch
Association that governs the rights and responsibilities of the umpires.

8-1: The umpire is responsible to keep control of the game.

8-2: The umpire can suspend play for any reason: Acts of nature,
unruly conduct, etc.

8-3: Unsportsmanlike conduct from fans, players or coaches may
place the entire team in jeopardy of possible forfeit.

8-4: Protests must be made verbally with the umpire by the
offended team at the time of the play and before the next pitch.
A fee of $100.00 cash (refunded if protest is upheld) must

accompany the protest. Only decisions involving the
misinterpretation or misapplication of a rule may be protested.

No protest shall be allowed in matters involving solely the
umpire’s judgment. All decisions made by the site director and/

or UIC shall be final. Protests are not allowed in pool games.

8-5: A head coach can appeal to the plate umpire in the case of a
batter on whether or not a check swing was checked or not.

(The field umpire might have a better view). The plate umpire

does not have to grant the appeal.

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