JBO Rules
The goal of Junior Baseball Organization, Inc. is to provide each child, regardless of skill level, an ability to compete in baseball against other players of similar skill and age. As such, players are divided into separate divisions based on age and skill level. J.B.O. games are played according to the rules of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) with some modifications to tailor the rules to the age and skill level of the players. For example, J.B.O. base lengths and pitching distances are reduced from the High School level to accommodate younger players, but increase progressively with the age of the players. The intent is to provide all ages of players the opportunity to play the complete game of baseball (leading off, stealing, etc.) but to progressively increase playing distances as the age and skill of players increase. Download the current JBO rule book below.
Every fall, the JBO Board accepts rule change proposals for the coming year. The process allows for District Commissioners to get consensus from their district on how they should vote. The January JBO Board meting is the when the vote takes place. The current proposals are listed below.
2012 Rule Proposal Final Results