A game not completed before the night break pursuant to USSSA Rules 7.03.D shall be a suspended game. 7.02.E.2. Time limit could change in case of tournament interruptions. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. Non-starters are not allowed to re-enter. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. Take at least 4 months off from throwing every year, with at least 2-3 of those months being continuous Make sure to properly warm up before pitching Set and follow pitch-count limits and required rest periods Avoid throwing pitches other than fastballs and change-ups Avoid playing for multiple teams at the same time 13U: 54/80. Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If no players not presently in the line-up are available, the courtesy runner shall be the player making the last batted out. If a team elects to use a DH, only 9 players may bat. No protest shall be allowed following the game. Altered Bat: An Altered Bat is a bat that has had its physical structure changed, including, but not limited to: The bat has had the surface of the barrel or the taper changed in any way such as by addition of graphics, painting, repainting, removal of bat material or paint by any means including but not limited to sandpapering or applying a solvent to the surface such as fingernail polish remover or by any other means. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament Director. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. 13.02.C.9(f). 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 7U Division (This will help the tournament keep on time). Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. A legal slide can be either feet first or head first. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. Youth Pitching Regulations: The MLB balk rule will be enforced. 8.05. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. West Columbia Oilers 10u. 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. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . Chairman determines that the bat has been altered, the Altered Bat Committee Chairman in consultation with the Director who inspected the bat at the USSSA facility may suspend a first-time offender for up to five (5) years from USSSA play. 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. endobj All teams should be prepared to start their game up to 10 minutes early in case we are ahead of schedule. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. 7.01.K. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. (Run Rules still apply). school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. A regulation game consists of six (6) innings for age divisions 4U 12U and seven (7) innings for age divisions 13U and older, unless the game is: Extended because the score is tied after the completion of the regulation number of innings, in which case, play shall continue until the visiting team has scored more total runs than the home team at the end of a completed inning, or the home team scores the winning run in an uncompleted inning. When a runner stands off a base and jukes or fakes back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. A pitcher that pitches in a game and records no outs is not charged with any innings pitched. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. 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. 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. Rules; Baseball . Rule 8.08 Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. The USSSA Baseball season begins August 1st and concludes July 31st. If it is the last game of the tournament the offender may be required to sit the first game of the next tournament that the team plays in. If an individual uses an altered bat in USSSA sanctioned play or is the owner of an altered bat that is brought into a USSSA facility, the suspensions pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2 shall be imposed without regard to what the individual actually knew about the altered bat. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. Roster Batting will be required during the ENTIRE tournament. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. No runners may advance from the last base legally occupied at the time of the illegal act. Play continues until one team is ahead at the end of an inning. equipment rules. A player that is found to be illegal due to an age violation during or after a league or tournament game, shall result in the offending team losing the game(s), team and player being ejected from the tournament, team being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, points, sponsors travel money, and berths that would have been or have been awarded. In the event any item is not covered in these rules or NFHS rules, the tournament committee will make the fairest possible ruling and that ruling will be final! Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. Special base running rules are also in effect. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. USA bats are approved. Penalty: Any ineligible player MAY cause the team to be disqualified and put in last place. 15. The league/tournament director has the authority to remove anyone from the event at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. 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. Teams may start and end a game with no less than 8 players. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. Dugouts are not assigned. 44 M.P.H. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. Rule 8.03.C 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. The definition to be utilized for the purpose of the pitching restrictions for end of a day shall be any time of night or day that the facility is closed and teams have a break in playing prior to the next days games. Texas Twelve 10u Gold - Victoria. 8.17. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. 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. If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. Players who are 12U are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. %PDF-1.7 The fee shall be returned only if the protest is upheld. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.B has been met. Rule 7.04.C Penalty: The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires. For any player to be eligible, they must be listed on the ELIGIBLE PLAYERS list on their teams online Roster. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. For White or Blue flag events please check the bat restrictions tab per event. If an illegal pitcher is permitted to pitch, any pitch or play that results is legal. If a player fouls off the 6th pitch it will be recorded as an out. The DH must be listed next to or under the player he is batting for in lineup. 9U A and . The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. State Directors allowing an official/umpire/referee back in the field of play without the necessary consent will be subject to being disciplined as determined by the USSSA Board of Directors. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. 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. The infield fly rule and dropped third strike rule shall not be enforced. A ninth (9th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. Both must always stay in the same batting spot. The re-entry status of the courtesy runner, pitcher, and catcher shall not be affected by this rule. 2.04. A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. 3.03. No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. If the last pitch is fouled, the batter gets an additional pitch. For participants and coaches/managers, the medical written medical consent form must be presented to the Team Manager and retained permanently by the Team Manager. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction shall be called. 1/2018) 1. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up. Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. Directors will rule in the fairest way possible. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. 10U Blended Kid Pitch / Spring Softball 2023. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. 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. Adopted Spring 2022 . Games called by umpires that cannot be resumed within 1 hour will be considered an official game, if 4 innings have been completed, or 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead (13U-14U: after 5 innings or 4 1/2 if the home team is ahead). There is very little action because the pitchers have a hard time throwing strikes. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. 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. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. 13.02.C.7. 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. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker), 6) Avg. No inning can start after the time limit. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. 13U All Divisions: -5 or -3 Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. 12U Division Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. 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. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. 1.02. If the violating pitcher has no legal innings remaining, its deemed a pitching limitations violation pursuant to USSSA Rule 7.05.B.7. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. If a call to be protested is the last recorded out of a game or on a game ending play, the protest MUST be filed prior to the Umpires and the protesting team leaving the field of play. The DH would normally bat for one player and any of that players substitutes on defense for the original player. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. 'y\nX J#^-lb^\);?j]x&8'BjkIAl&`!v]k+i e\kq;Qepf3+rQfarSH6^!1o[#RbjqXd|'v5SE}j$/Y_Ec5cE<058:fnF^EG- "Jymk6;W0lq~QQ_OSPmu This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. You must declare at the start of the game, and once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup is locked, and the number of batters may not be changed. 8.16, Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 1) Winning Percentage Descending 2) Number Wins Descending 3) Number Loses Ascending 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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. Guidelines for Youth and Adolescent Pitchers. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. At any point, a Perfect Game Director or UIC may request to inspect a bat that is at a Perfect Game sanctioned event. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. 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 team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. 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. 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. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. A league shall consist of a minimum eight (8) game schedule. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. 14.05. Home About Us Resources Franchise Renewal Scholarships Rules & Regulations Child Protection Plan DYB Online Store DYB Newsletters Tournaments DYB Insurance State Websites 2023 World Series Submit League Rosters. Penalty: The play continues. Special Protective Gear: USSSA continues its long-standing policy of permitting players to determine the use of the protective equipment when they deem it appropriate. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. Damaged bats include those with damage to the knob or end cap, those which have loose knobs or end caps, and those with cracks or dents in the bat material. 1. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. No team should benefit from the result of a forfeit in an unfair manner. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. 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. Supernova 10U 2023 III. 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. This information will be posted on the tournament web site when it becomes available. All subs should be reported to the umpires. Team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs. 10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. Tournament Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. 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 first team a player participates for is their official team. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. 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. home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Baseball players start pitching at age 9 & 10. 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. USSSA encourages its directors, umpires, coaches, referees, teams, team managers, and all adults involved in youth activities and participants to learn all they can about concussions in athletics and requires each of them and each of the USSSA directors to follow all federal, state and local laws (including concussion training and reaction laws) with regard to athletic competition sanctioned by USSSA. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. 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. Runs Allowed Ascending 6) Avg. If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. 12.02.A.4. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. 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. Amounts to be charged as entry fees for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. endobj Safety and integrity of the game are two major factors at Perfect Game events, and with the implementation of the following changes, we are taking the next steps in providing an updated and premier experience on the baseball field. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. The illegal player shall be removed from the offending teams Official Online Roster and additional penalties may be applied to the illegal player and / or team manager / coaches. 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. Here's the Pitch Stats Mature arms have to pitch a ball 60 feet, 6 inches from the plate on a mound 10 inches high. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. Run spreads for all games: 12 runs after 3 innings; 8 runs after 4 innings. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. For each team's pool games the home team will be predetermined. 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. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. 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. In case of scheduling changes, it is the teams responsibility, not the tournament committee, to make sure they are aware of the new schedule or any scheduling changes. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. 13.02.C.9(b), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023.
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