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What do players wear for safety in rounders?
Rounders England recommend wearing football boots or sports shoes and footwear like astro turf trainers in soggy wet weather. The health and safety rules in Rounders games prohibit the wearing of spiked footwear. That means you cannot wear shoes with running spikes.
What are rounders equipment?
There are only two essential elements of rounders equipment required to play: a bat and a ball. How professionally your game of rounders is set out is the choice of the players and will probably also depend on the occasion the game is being played.
What age can you play rounders?
Rounders England recommends that players under the age of 13 are not permitted to play in adult teams or take part in competitive games against an adult team.
What Colours are allowed on the ball for rounders matches?
Approved Rounders balls are an essential piece of equipment you will need to start playing Rounders competitively. White or coloured Rounders balls are allowed and should be considered when assessing the playing conditions.
How big are rounders bats?
The ball circumference must be between 180 millimetres (7.1 in) and 200 millimetres (7.9 in) and the bat no more than 460 millimetres (18 in) in length and 170 millimetres (6.7 in) in diameter. Rounders England place a weight-limit of 370 grams (13 oz) on the bat.
What are Rounders balls made from?
Aresson All Play Soft Indoor Rounders balls are made from soft plastic with a hollow centre. These balls are low bounce and light making them ideal for early fielding and hitting practise.
How big is a rounders pitch?
around 20m x 15m
The standard rounders pitch allows for ordered playing of rounders on the playground, it is around 20m x 15m in diameter.
Can you play rounders with 8 people?
Rounders games are played between two teams. Each team has a maximum of 15 players and a minimum of 6 players. No more than 9 players may be on the field at any one time.
Are there Rounders League?
The popularity of rounders is increasing rapidly, with new teams and member leagues popping up all the time. There are currently over 200 teams who compete in 40 leagues up and down the country. Visit Rounders England to find out about the sport in England – including a club finder and information on indoor leagues .
What type of kit should I wear for rounders?
Most sports kit is acceptable. When a team has been formed for a while, it is common to wear a uniform rounders kit. Approved rounders kit by Surridge Sport is recommended; high performance kit that can be custom-printed. Spiked footwear, i.e. running spikes, is prohibited.
What kind of equipment do you need to play rounders?
Rounders Equipment List and Kit The most basic Rounders equipment list should include a bat, a ball, and four post markers. This is the minimum Rounders set you need for recreational contests or for friendly games played in park gardens. This help guide lists the essential Rounders kits needed to play the game safely.
What does a rounders umpire uniform look like?
Rounders umpire uniform consists of a few basic items. A Rounders official would usually wear bright white shoes (e.g. court footwear) and a white polo shirt. In fact, most umpires dress in white shorts and a baseball type cap to portray a professional appearance. The primary role of Rounders umpires is officiating the match.
Can you wear Astro shoes in rounders?
Wearing astro shoes, or certain types of football boots, are better in wet weather conditions. Important: The regulations prohibit playing in spiked footwear such as track running spikes. The governance of Rounders England health and safety rules takes place from Sheffield. They are the non-profit sport’s governing body (NGB) in the United Kingdom.