20. COVID-19 Rule Changes
a. For the 2020 Fall Season, no team will
field a catcher. It will be the responsibility
of kickers to return the ball to the
pitcher for any ball not kicked into play.
b. Safety bases will be added to all 4 bases
that will be placed 6 feet away from the
fielder's bases. Kickers/Runners are to
use the safety bases only & fielders are to
use the fielder's bases only.
c. 1st & 3rd base
coaches must remain 6 feet at a minimum from all fielders & runners.
d. The umpire will make an effort to remain 6 feet away from all fielders however
during plays it may be necessary to be
closer.
e. Any player on the bench must remain at
least 6 feet from other players. This includes
the kicking team, and any player on the
fielding team not currently on the field.
f. Only
Montclair Kickball players registered for the 2020 Fall Season are allowed
on
the field or on the player benches. All non-players will be asked to leave.
g. All players are required to wear a mask
when not fielding, kicking, or
baserunning.
h. Social distancing of 6 feet must be exercised
at all times by all players not involved
in a current play, and during active
plays, every effort must be made to maintain
social distancing. Any player who fails to adhere to this when
necessary will
be asked to leave the game.
i. No spitting will be allowed on the field.
Any player found spitting will be asked
to leave the game.
j. There will be no high-fives with the opposing
team after games this season.
k. Players should arrive no earlier than 10
minutes prior to their game and should
exit the field following the conclusion
of their game.
l. All rules are subject to change to align
with state & county laws & executive
orders. Currently, Essex County parks
are requiring everyone to wear masks. If
this is still the case when the season
starts, then all players including fielders,
kickers and runners will be required to
wear masks.