About the League
The GCSS Adult Kickball League is an athletic and SOCIAL league created to fill the void of organized adult playground games! Kickball is a simple game consisting of two teams, bases, and a BIG RED BALL. Played like softball or baseball, the object is to score more runs than the opposing team.
10 Fielders Max7 Innings or 55 MinNo BounciesNo Head ShotsCivility Required
Fielding & Players
- 10 Fielders Max on field.
- Max 4 in outfield.
- Min 4 females on field (at all times).
- Less than 4 females? Max 9 players total on field.
- Head Hits: SAFE if hit above standing shoulder height. OUT if ducking/sliding into it.
- Throwing at Runner: Allowed appropriately. Reasonable force only.
- Subs: No subs unless under 10 players. Max 2 subs.
- League Subs: Allowed freely to reach 10.
- Outside Subs: Must sign waiver. Failure = Loss.
Pitching & Catching
- Pitching:
- Ball can bounce up to 4 times.
- Never above batter's knee.
- No curve/English. Nice simple easy pitches.
- Pitcher must stay in circle (or reasonable distance) until ball is kicked.
- Catching:
- 9 players = Catcher optional.
- Must stay behind plate/3rd base line until kick.
- Max 10ft from kicking arch.
Batting/Kicking
- Lineup: No more than 3 men in a row without a female.
- Kicking Area: Must kick within 3' of home plate (kicking arch).
- Kick in front of arch = Warning (1st), Foul (2nd).
- Double kicks = Foul.
- Strikes/Fouls:
- 2 strikes is a foul out.
- Any combination of 2 strikes or fouls = OUT.
- Less than 3 females? Automatic OUT at bottom of lineup.
- Bunting: Must cross bunt line (or leave arch area) within 1 sec or FOUL. Don't bunt - KICK IT!
Running
- No leading off or stealing. Runner off base on kick = OUT.
- Baseline: Fielders must stay out of baseline. Runners impeded = Safe.
- Tag Up: Required on caught fly balls.
- Overthrow: One base awarded on ball out of play.
- Collision Avoidance: Defense waiting with ball vs Runner crashing (flagrant) = Runner OUT/Ejected.
- Ties go to the runner.
Outs & Scoring
3 Outs per Inning. An Out is:
- 2 strikes or fouls.
- Tagging a runner off base.
- Catching a fly ball (fair or foul).
- Force out at base.
Scoring Limits:
- Run Limit: 6 runs max per inning (Innings 1-6).
- Unlimited Runs: Inning 7 only (or final declared inning).
- Mercy Rule: Up 15 after 4 innings, or 10 after 5.
Equipment & Field
- NO METAL CLEATS.
- Kickballs provided by GCSS.
- Field dimensions similar to softball.
Game Management
- Duration: 7 Innings or 55 Minutes.
- Forfeit: Less than 8 players 15 min after start time.
- Referees: Have final say. Can eject for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Infield Fly Rule: Effect when runners on 1st & 2nd (or loaded) w/ < 2 outs. Batter OUT, runners advance at risk.
Ghost Men/Women
Ghost People are NOT allowed.
Every spot in the lineup is a real person. No automatic runners for missing spots.
Injuries & Ejections
- Substitute: Injured/ill player replaced by same sex sub.
- Lineup Compression: If no sub, lineup continues without that spot (no auto-out unless under female min?).
- Designated Runner: Allowed for injury.
Respect & Sportsmanship
"Treat the other team as you want your team to be treated."
Only Captains and Co-Captains may dispute calls. Abuse of referees or other players is grounds for ejection and suspension.
Let's keep it fun, social, and civil!