Time limit for all games is 1 hour and 20 minutes. TEAMS DEPARTING BEFORE THE END OF THE TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN THE PLAYOFFS! Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. 2 0 obj When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. 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. Run Differential with a maximum of (8) Descending, The playing field shall be laid out according to the recommended dimensions contained within these rules. At umpire discretion - batter runner may be directed back to base OR called out. If a team uses a continuous line-up, all players other than the nine (9) defensive position players are Extra Hitters and may move freely in defensive positions with the exception of the pitching position. If the team batting has not played defense yet and a courtesy runner is used for a player, the player that was run for must assume the catching position the next inning. 13.02.C.9(e), If any removed bat pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.9 is brought back into play at any USSSA sanctioned event an any time, the owner and user of such bat may be suspended for up to one year for unsportsmanlike conduct. Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. 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 Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. 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. After the Director, Altered Bat Committee and Manufacturer examination of a bat to determine if it is altered have all been completed, or upon the decision of the owner / user to not allow further inspection of the bat pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, the bat shall be returned to the owner. Any participant that is ejected by an umpire after a contest is completed must sit the next scheduled game. 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. 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. A pitcher will only be allowed to pitch 3 innings per game and a maximum of 6 innings per week. Upon protest, failure to have a photocopy of the original birth certificate immediately available upon demand shall result in the offending team losing the game(s). Adopted Spring 2022 . Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. 3. If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. 7.04.B. Additionally, if a team is batting their entire lineup, the courtesy runner will be the last batted out. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. Protests must be declared to the Umpire-in-Chief and then to the League / Tournament Director before the next pitch following the dispute. 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. 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 following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events: 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4" (-10)**, Louisville Slugger Blue Meta Composite (33/30 model only), 2018 Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only), (Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only - USA Baseball Marked), 2022 Stinger Missile 2 - (33/30 model only). An imposed Mercy (run) Rule shall be used to complete a regulation game when one teams margin of lead is greater than or equal to the listed run differential in the corresponding listed start inning. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. RULE 19.00 ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. Time begins after the 1st pitch. If anytime during a tournament game, a player is discovered illegal due to an age violation or participating on more than one team in the same tournament, the team is subject to forfeit. 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. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. No inning can start after the time limit. Special base running rules are also in effect. 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. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. 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. League Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned leagues, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. 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. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. 13U Division 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. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. 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. Teams may start and end a game with no less than 8 players. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 5th grade who turn 12 years old before May 1st, 2023. 9U Division Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker), 6) Avg. Players shall be permitted to participate with an All-Star team and an A, AA, AAA or Major tournament team. You may bat 9,10,11 players or bat your entire roster. If the team batting has not played defense yet and a courtesy runner is used for a player, the player that was run for must assume the catching position the next inning. No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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. b. The pitching coach must be in contact with the chalked/permanent pitchers rubber while, pitching. A game not completed before the night break pursuant to USSSA Rules 7.03.D shall be a suspended game. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. All pitchers must adhere to the pitch count rest requirements before pitching in another tournament game. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. 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. Rule 7.05.C.7 Exception: Exceeding the maximum innings allowed in the case of a double or triple play shall not be counted against the pitcher for the purpose of this rule but shall be counted towards the pitchers limits with regards to the eligibility to pitch the next day, etc. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. If there is a contradiction with language found in any printed copy of this addendum and the version most recently updated online, the online version shall supersede. The DH would normally bat for one player and any of that players substitutes on defense for the original player. 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. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. This is done by approving the online RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER and approving the player for the team. 8U: All games will be played on 40x60 fields. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 1.02. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. Bat Restrictions: 13u & Younger: All bats -5 or greater must be stamped BPF 1.15 USSSA or USA stamp. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. A Pitcher shall pitch to one batter, until the batter is put out, or reaches 1st base, or the inning is over. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. (Chart 7.05.B-1) The end of the day for the purpose of this rule shall be the time of day or night when the ballpark is shut down and the teams go home for the night break. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. 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. ONE Successful bunt per inning. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. 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. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. 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. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. Individualized graphics (such as a team name, different color, player name or number only changes for a team or player), however, do not constitute custom bats for purposes of this rule. All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. 10. The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. A game can be finished with 8 players. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. The Ball. All bats for scholastic divisions (High School Events) must conform to the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) bat standards including a length to weight ratio no greater than negative three (-3) ounces. 13.02.C.9. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. An individual must know that his bat is not an altered bat, if he brings it into a USSSA facility or used it in a USSSA sanctioned activity. 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. Metal cleats cannot be worn for divisions 12U and younger. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. endobj Any Team Manager, who allows a coach/manager or participant back on a USSSA sanctioned event playing field without first obtaining the required written consent, may be suspended by the State Director for up to one year and upon request of the State Director, may be suspended for a longer duration by the USSSA disbarment committee. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 3rd grade who turn 10 years old before May 1st, 2023. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. 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). Gm# 33. Texas Twelve 10u Gold - Victoria. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. Any coach, manager, sponsor or spectator ejected from a game shall immediately remove themselves from the vicinity of the playing field and / or grandstands for the remainder of the game. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. 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. Run spreads for all games: 12 runs after 3 innings; 8 runs after 4 innings. 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. 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 exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. 13U/14U. Courtesy runner for catcher only. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament Director. 4 0 obj Amounts to be charged as entry fees for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. Run Differential with a maximum of (8) Descending, For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield. 13.02.C.11(d). Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. ), The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. In addition, USSSA has added the following to the rule books of each USSSA sport which does not defer to another organization for its rule book. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day,regardless of pitch counts. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. For White or Blue flag events please check the bat restrictions tab per event. 14U Championships. 10U Division- Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 3th grade. All players must be listed on a teams online roster correctly prior to their first game or prior to the events deadline to add players. For all cumulative totals in this rule, one (1) out equals one-third (1/3) of an inning, two (2) outs equals two thirds (2/3) of an inning and three (3) outs equals one (1) full inning. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. Roster Batting will be required during the ENTIRE tournament. No longer than 34 inches. 2) RAINOUTS - A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made at 4:30pm. 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. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. The bases are 60 feet apart and the fences no more than 200 feet in the Rookies division, for kids 8 and younger and the 10-and-under Minors division. 7.02.E.6. Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. 7U Division Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A batter that shows bunt is committed to an attempt to bunt or take the pitch. 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. endobj 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. home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023.