Applicable to Red Events only: No two teams from the same organization will match-up in their first playoff game unless the game is affected by a bye (Applicable to brackets with 9+ teams). Molded balls without a traditional cover will be allowed in USSSA play but will require at least 6 weeks of field testing by USSSA and written approval of USSSA in advance of applying the USSSA Mark to such balls, which written approval may add additional performance/design requirements not otherwise applicable to other USSSA licensed balls. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. If not go to #4. The Tournament Director will rule in the fairest possible way. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9th lineup spot being an automatic out. 2 0 obj Any spectator, coach, manager, or player who is ejected for the second time during the tournament will be eliminated from participating for the remainder of the tournament. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two players can ever bat in another batting position. If still tied Total runs scored in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed subtracting game with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed minus two games with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Runs scored inning by inning starting with first game until one team has more runs after a complete inning starting with pool games. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. The official scorebook and lineup card for the game will be kept by tournament staff, in case of emergency where staff cannot keep book the home team will be the official scorer. The ball shall be declared dead before making the award. 13.02.C.9(c), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. Gm# 22. Adopted Spring 2022 . No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. If such violation occurs during Pool Play, the team in violation of the rule may not advance to the Championship bracket regardless of record. A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. Field and Equipment info: Regulations may vary by organization, but these are typical guidelines for 10U: Pitching Mound Distance (feet): 46 Distance between bases (feet): 65 Typical permitted bats: USSSA or USA Players typically use bats in this length range: 29-31 inches Typical bat "drops" (difference between length and weight): -10 ounces Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. Players are responsible for their equipment and must clean such substances off of their bats so that the substance does not add to the thickness of the bat or obscure any Key Graphics Information about the bat. This is the case even if the schedule says otherwise. A league shall consist of a minimum eight (8) game schedule. RULE 18.00 TOBACCO & TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS, The use of ANY tobacco or any electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens or atomizers shall be prohibited by all participants (including but not limited to players, manager, coaches, umpires) within the confines of the playing field and dugouts. Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (2023) - USSSA No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. No "butcher boy" allowed (Show bunt, pull back to swing). The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. The manager could face suspension. All-Star Program: All-Star is a playing level for actual All-Star teams formed from USSSA Sanctioned Leagues. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. 1 0 obj Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. The first team a player participates for is their official team. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. Bats that are damaged in any way, including but not limited to cracked, warped, missing a knob/cap, having a rattle, etc. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. A suspended game will resume where the game was halted. Such pressure would include, but is not limited to, compressing the bat, rolling the bat, vicing the bat or hitting the bat against an object such as a tree or pole. Dugouts are not assigned. To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. Gm# 33. grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. Such behavior shall include but not limited to: Courtesy runners can be used for the Pitcher and Catcher at any time but must be a VALID SUBSTITUTE. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. A player may not pitch in more than one game per day regardless of pitch count. THREE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in three (3) consecutive days. Pool play overall record (winning percentage), If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. (Second Offense)If a team is found in violation of this rule a second time, then the manager shall be ejected in addition to the First Offense penalty. Rule 8.11.A Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. Once the player has appeared in a game, the player may NOT participate with another team in the same weekend, regardless of age division or classification. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. The bat has in any other way had its on-field performance improved by physically changing the bat (other than by hitting the bat at game condition swing speeds against a USSSA approved ball traveling at. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker) 5) Avg. Also, coaches of adult teams which have multiple offenses under this rule may also be so suspended for failing to have his team follow USSSA. COACH PITCH . A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. CAf"yoimmky+$4BazV\B:'= @?hQ,.=$eN2mZ9#Cu1+p shuKv\d count limit while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until the batter reaches base safely or is put out per CR rules. A batter that shows bunt is committed to an attempt to bunt or take the pitch. The members of the coaching staff (including the manager) can make one mound visit per pitcher per inning without needing to remove the pitcher from the game. Altered Bat Director Inspection and Suspension: A USSSA Director may at any time ask to inspect a bat that has been brought into the location of a USSSA sanctioned event or any other USSSA facility. If a game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. Runner may leave base only after ball crosses plate: 1st Offense = Dead Ball / warning; 2nd Offense = Dead Ball / offending runner is called out, other runners return to previously occupied bases, no ball/strike charged to batter). Rule 7.01.C Penalty: (First Offense) If the Umpire discovers that a bat does not conform to USSSA Rule 7.01.C until a time during or after which the bat has been used in play, it shall not be grounds for declaring the batter out and/or ejection from the game. Barrel diameter for any bat may be no larger than 2 5/8". 7.05.B. It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. All offensive players shall use a double ear-flap batting helmet whenever at bat, on deck, on base or any other time outside of the dugout and the ball is live and in play. Field Dimensions Pitching rubber: 46 feet from the back of home plate Basepath: 60 feet Distance from home to 2nd base: 85 feet Player Participation For a second-time offender pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, any such suspension shall be lifetime. Each State Director shall adopt an acceptable system to qualifying teams for State Championship and / or World Series participation. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament Director. A manager or coach of a team that has more than one of his teams bats determined to be altered (or not allowed to be inspected upon request for an altered bat inspection pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. TEAMS DEPARTING BEFORE THE END OF THE TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN THE PLAYOFFS! Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. The Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/12/2023 to 03/12/2023 DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit. Pitching Rules: 9u-10u: 8 Innings | 11u-12u: 9 Innings | 13u-15u: 10 Innings | HS: Unlimited. For example, even if the only graphics that have worn off are not Key Graphic Information and are only items such as the patent no., a manufacturer logo, or the approval mark of another association, the bat should be removed from play for being too worn. 7.02.D.1 Teams may bat a nine (9) player line-up, or a nine (9) player line-up with a Designated Hitter (DH), or a ten (10) player line-up with an Extra Hitter (EH), or a 10 player line-up up with a DH and EH, or a continuous line-up of all present, eligible, uniformed players. ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. stream A runner starting a play at 3rd base may ONLY advance home on a batted ball or when forced home by a walk, hit batter, or another force play (bases loaded). No team should benefit from the result of a forfeit in an unfair manner. Courtesy runner for catcher only. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 6th grade who turn 13 years old before May 1st, 2023. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 7th grade who turn 14 years old before May 1st, 2023. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. The DH must be listed next to or under the player he is batting for in lineup. The following pitching rules will apply to the 9u, 10u,11u, and 12u divisions the per game max is 3 innings with no max limit for the tournament -- Coaches it is up to you to make sure that kids are used properly - It is not the responsibility of the Tournament Officials. The player would be ineligible to pitch the next day. Uniform numbers cannot be protested. Daily Limits 7U-8U: Daily max is 15 outs OR 50 pitches. If the Umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and before the next legal pitch, the defensive team shall have the choice of the result of play or the batter being called out and all runners returning to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. For purposes of pitching limitations rules, a pitcher is in violation of the rule if he records any out above the legal pitching limits pursuant to these rules. There is very little action because the pitchers have a hard time throwing strikes. 8.16, Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. Lineup cards are to be given to the official scorekeeper before the home plate meeting. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. PLAYER BAT RULES: Must be a baseball bat. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. If the violating pitcher has no legal innings remaining, its deemed a pitching limitations violation pursuant to USSSA Rule 7.05.B.7. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. No specific weight/length ratio limit. The USSSA National By-Laws and the National League Major League Baseball Rules shall govern all . FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CONCUSSION LAWS: USSSA, as a sanctioning body of athletic events, shares the concerns being raised on a national and local level regarding concussions and concussion symptoms in participants, coaches/managers and umpires/referees in USSSA sanctioned activities. It will be posted on our website: eabaseball.com Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. PDF Top Gun Baseball Rules These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Are you looking to get noticed by college coaches? However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. A runner leaving his feet to avoid a fielder that is either in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding is illegal. Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. Any player catching must wear all necessary protective gear including a catchers helmet with a facemask, throat guard (separately attached or built in), chest protector, chin/leg guards, and an athletic supporter. First Offense: Warning--- Second Offense: Removal of the player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game, Perfect Game Coach Pitch Specific Rules, Field Set Up and Guidelines. To coordinate the providing of an opportunity for teams to compete in league and tournament competition that leads to state championships and world championships in their respective competitive classifications and age divisions. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. Awards and Coach Suspensions: If an owner / user chooses to submit a suspected altered bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee or Manufacturer no awards may be given to the team until the bat is determined not to be altered. The teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements. A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. 3 0 obj Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. Baseball players start pitching at age 9 & 10. A protest may be filed at any point after the pitcher in violation records any out beyond his legal limit AND while the pitcher in violation is in the game as the pitcher of record. 7.01.G. Physical attack on an umpire, tournament official, associate director, associate officer, and/or any player or fan prior, during, or immediately following a game played under the authority of Perfect Game. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. Perfect Game Machine Pitch Specific Rules, Field Set Up and Guidelines, Pitching Machine: The front leg shall be set at a distance with the FRONT LEG of forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. RULE 19.00 ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. Each organization -- whether it be a league, travel team, showcase or tournament -- should establish rules to ensure that players must follow the guidelines while playing in that league. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit. If an end plug has come out or the knob has come off, the only way that such bat is legal in USSSA play, is if the knob or end cap is replaced by the manufacturer. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. Foreign substances included among other substances, pine tar, stick-em type products and even dirt or mud, but only if the substance adds to the thickness of the barrel or covers Key Graphic Information such as the USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. 8U Division Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. have been aware of it, the batter may be so suspended for bringing such a bat into the batters box without having been warned in advance. 9U A and . The courtesy runner must be a player not presently in the line-up. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. The 10U National League is open to boys or girls who are 9-10 years of age as of January 1st of the current registration year. 9U & 10U GHVBL Rules - Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League A runner who jumps over a player will be called out whether or not contact is made with the defensive player. For example, if at the end of the barrel next to the taper where there are no graphics the bat paint is worn off and the underlying bat material is exposed, that bat should be removed from play for being too worn. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. These bats must be permanently stamped with the BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. Bats that have certifying or identifying markings worn off the bat shall be removed from play. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship. The team WILL be disqualified and put in last place. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. PDF EVENT AND PITCHING RULES - img.mlbstatic.com All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. 5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. It shall be the responsibility of each team to challenge pitching violations by notifying the Umpire and then filing a Protest with the League / Tournament Director. Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. A team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the USSSA event, will be deemed ineligible. BYBSA REC 10U KID PITCH BASEBALL RULES & REGULATIONS Player Age: Intended age is 9 and 10 years old An 8 year old may play up an age if deemed ready by parent or guardian. Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. The catcher shall wear all appropriate protective gear including a catchers helmet with facemask and either a built in extended throat guard or a separately attached throat guard, chest protector, shin and / or leg guards, and protective cup. 10u Baseball: How to coach for maximum player development. A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. All subs should be reported to the umpires. 13.02.C.11(c), The bat has had anything removed or added or inserted to the inside or outside of the bat other than tape at the handle or knob. 8.10, The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. USSSA licensed baseballs must have a USSSA Mark, must weigh between 5 and 5.25 ounces, must have a circumference of between 8.95 and 9.25 inches, have a COR of between .5 and .555 and have an ASTM standard compression of between 200 and 350 pounds. If a team plays with an eight (8) player line-up, an out shall be declared for the ninth (9th) position in the batting line-up each turn at bat. A. Sienna Knight 9u. Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up. Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. 1/2018) 1. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. If a team uses a line-up that contains ten (10) players, the player in the Extra Hitter position has free defensive substitution. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . Championship Round/Playoffs: If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. 8.19, The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. 13.02.C.11(d). Also, in the windup position, a pitcher is permitted to have his free foot on the rubber, in front of the rubber, behind the rubber, or off to the side of the rubber. What Is A Good Batting Average For 10U Baseball Teams? Pitchers Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitchers circle to the safety arc. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. The same runner leaves early twice during the same appearance on base, will be called out. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. In 10u baseball pitching is now a big part of the game. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. While these bats are currently still certified by their manufacturers, performance of these bats over the extended life span continues to become increasingly unsafe for our participants. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. PDF Indiana USSSA Baseball Tournament Packet - World Baseball Academy 13.02.C.6, Participation in, Profits from, or Encouraging the Altering of USSSA Marked Bats: Anyone who participates in, profits from, or encourages the altering of USSSA marked bats shall be suspended indefinitely from all USSSA activities, until the offending party has satisfied all requests of the USSSA Altered Bat Committee with respect to his altered bat activities including but not limited to publicly swearing under penalties of perjury to never again participate in, profit from, or encourage the altering of USSSA marked bats. Hugh Duffy played in baseball from 1888 to 1906 and set a record for the highest average in a single season. This is done by approving the online RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER and approving the player for the team. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a bat. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. Babe Ruth League Tournament Pitching Regulations For officials/umpires/referees, the medical written consent form must be presented to the Tournament Director and retained permanently by the USSSA State Director. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. Games that for any reason extend past midnight (12:00 AM) or start late at night, past midnight (12:00 AM) and are completed before the teams take the night break, shall count as being played on the scheduled day. For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. If the bat is found to be altered, no awards or berth shall be given, and the team shall be placed last in the standings and the listed manager and coaches may be suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. In League, Qualifying Tournament and State Championship play, time limits may be used with approval of the League / Tournament / State Director. 6. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire.
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