Game Protest Rules
Amesbury Girls Youth Softball League

  1. Protests will be considered only if it is in regards to a rule interpretation, not a
    judgment call.  It must be on an interpretation of an ASA or AGYSL rule.
  2. Managers or acting managers will be allowed to file a protest with the
    Umpiring Chief.
  3. The intent of the protest must be made immediately before the next pitch,
    following the play in question or before both teams leave the playing field.
  4. The manager will notify the home plate umpire that the game is being played
    under protest and also notify the other team.
  5. Score books must be marked at the time of the protest as to note base
    runners, batter and fielders.
  6. A written protest will be filed within forty-eight (48) hours so as to give the
    Umpiring Chief the facts regarding the protest.
  7. The Umpiring Chief will render a decision and notify both manager of the
    decision within a reasonable period of time.
  8. Managers must accept the decision of the Umpiring Chief and no further
    protest action is allowed.