Official Rules
1.  South Central PA Softball (SCPAS) - These rules are league-specific 2024 scpas playing rules
2.  USA Softball Rules (formally ASA) https://www.usasoftball.com/official-rulebook/ 
3.  USSSA Fastpitch Rules usssa_fastpitch_rules.pdf
SCPAS rules are based on USA Softball Rules and should be viewed first. If a rule is not included in the SCPAS league rules, please refer to the USA Softball rules. 

South Eastern Fielding Face Mask Policy
The South Eastern Softball policy regarding fielding face masks is as follows:
-  ALL 7U players are required to wear fielding face masks at all positions during practice and games.
- ALL 10U players are required to wear fielding face masks at all positions during practice and games.
- 12U infield players (1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, shortstop, and pitcher) are required to wear fielding face masks during practice and games.
- 14U & 16U pitchers are required to wear fielding face masks during practice and games.
- 14U & 16U infield positions are highly recommended to wear fielding face masks.
This policy is based on evolving safety concerns within the softball community, and is not exclusive to SE. Face mask policies are rapidly being enacted at other local organizations and league.

In an study published by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, it was concluded that "being hit by a ball was the most common mechanism of injury (52.4%) and accounted for most of face (89.6%) and head (75.7%) injuries". Pitchers and third base are especially vulnerable to fast moving balls.

Equipment Supplied by the Players:

The following equipment requires specialized fitting. For new players it may be helpful to visit a store that specializes in softball gear to get properly fit.

• 7U can wear black spandex, athletic pants, or softball pants. 
• 10U & up require black softball pants.

• 7U required for all players
• 10U required for all players
• 12U required for all infield positions
• 14U required for pitchers
• 16U required for pitchers