rules and rosters

Rules

We use the USSSA program as a foundation for the league rules that govern each season of play. However, in some cases the league director and the Burnsville Softball Council have voted to modify the national rule based on feedback from our players and managers. Players and Managers are responsible for reading and understanding league rules prior to league start. 

Summer and Fall League Rules: City of Burnsville League Rules

USSSA Rule Book: USSSA Rule Book

Rosters

The City of Burnsville requires all teams to have a league roster on file that includes the first and last names of all players who will play on your team. You may choose to add your roster online with USSSA. Roster checks are done on an as needed basis as determined by the league director and various circumstances. In the event a team does not have a roster on file, all players and the manager could face additional penalties that include but are not limited to suspensions or forfeiture of games. 

Icon of two pieces of paperSubmit your team's roster

Roster Requirements

  • A roster must be completed and on file prior to the first game of the season for your team
  • All players participating on a team must be on the roster before they are permitted to step on the field.
  • A roster can be updated as needed throughout the entire season (unless it is frozen by USSSA).  See below for information regarding the June 30 roster freeze deadline
  • Roster changes must be done in writing and should include the team name and the player added and/or player dropped
  • Failure to have an accurate roster on file by the appropriate date may result in the forfeiture of one or more games.
  • An illegal roster may also result in a suspension of the manager and/or illegal players.

USSSA Roster

To register your roster with USSSA contact the league director for an ID number. Follow these instructions to post your roster. Questions can be directed to the USSSA office at 763-571-1305 EXT. 105. 

Roster Freeze Deadline

League rosters will freeze on June 30 each year. Once frozen, that’s the team’s “official” roster for the remainder of the season, including playoffs. However, if teams need to add a player for a regular season week, they can, but those players won’t be on the “official” roster for playoffs.

The state will freeze your roster if you qualify for a national tournament. There is no specific date that freezes your roster so you can make changes throughout the year as long as the players you are adding meet the state and league guidelines for participation.