1. The Playing Field, Uniforms, and Equipment

1.1 Dugouts

• The home team uses the third‑base dugout.
• The visiting team uses the first‑base dugout.

1.2 The Playing Field

KTBA is responsible for laying out the diamond.
All measurements must be taken using a measuring tape and set according to the table below.

1.2.1 Field Dimensions

Note:

• All distances are measured from the back of home plate.
• First and third base must be fully within the stated dimensions.
• Second base must be centered on the stated measurement.
• The home team is responsible for ensuring bases are placed correctly.

1.3 Bats

1.3.1 Wooden Bats

All players may use their own wooden bats, subject to the Official Rules of Baseball.

1.3.2 Approved Bat Types (All Divisions)

Players in all divisions may use any size wood or aluminum baseball bat.
Bats must meet all of the following requirements:

• Designed and manufactured as a baseball bat

• Constructed of wood or aluminum alloy

• Not broken, cracked, or damaged

• Not a softball bat

There are no restrictions on length, barrel size,
or weight‑drop for any division.

1.3.3 Illegal Bats

The following bats are prohibited in all games and practices:

• Broken, cracked, or damaged bats

• Softball bats

• Any bat not designed for baseball use

1.4 Batting Helmets

• The on‑deck batter, batter, base runners, and batboy/batgirl must wear a protective helmet with dual ear flaps.
• Chinstraps and C‑Flaps are optional at all ages.
• KTBA does not supply batting helmets.

1.5 Uniforms

• Players must wear the full KTBA‑issued uniform during all games.
• Long pants are required for all games and practices. Players without long pants may not participate.
• Each team will receive an extra shirt and pants for call‑ups.
  • If more than one call‑up is used, additional call‑ups may wear a t‑shirt and pants.

1.6 Cleats

• Metal or hard plastic cleats are not permitted.
• Molded rubber or turf shoes are allowed.
• All players, coaches, and parent volunteers must wear closed‑toe footwear on the field.
• If a player is found wearing illegal shoes, they must change immediately.
  • No further penalty applies.

1.7 Gloves

• Catchers must use a catcher’s glove in 9U and above.
• All other glove rules follow Baseball Ontario and the Official Rules of Baseball.

1.8 Catcher’s Equipment & Safety Rules

1.8(a) Required Equipment

All catchers must wear:

• Mask with throat protector
• Helmet
• Chest protector
• Shin guards
• Protective cup

1.8(b) Warming Up Pitchers

Any team member warming up a pitcher must wear a mask with throat protector.

Penalty:

• First offense: team receives one warning for the entire game.
• Subsequent offenses: immediate ejection of the violating team member.

A team member is considered to be “warming up a pitcher” when:

• The pitcher is on the rubber (field or bullpen), or
• The team member assumes a squatting position to receive a throw, or
• The team member positions themselves behind home plate in any stance.

1.10 Coaches’ Helmets

• Coaches, players, and parent volunteers coaching first or third base do not need to wear helmets unless under age 18.
• Anyone under 18 must wear a NOCSAE‑approved helmet while coaching bases.

1.11 Jewelry

• No visible jewelry may be worn during games or practices, except:
  • Medical alert bracelets
  • Phiten‑style magnetic necklaces/bracelets
  • Stud earrings

1.12 Electronic Devices

• Players may not bring electronic devices onto the field during games or practices.
• Players should not use electronic devices in the dugout during games.