Shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the last inning or only a fraction of it to win. A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. Pitching mound visits will remain 2 coaches visits per inning, with the second coaches visit to the same pitcher in the same inning resulting in a pitching change. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 6th grade who turn 13 years old before May 1st, 2023. 13U Division Ownership and Knowledge of Bat Being Altered: The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. 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. 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. 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. All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. Run Differential with a maximum of (8) Descending, The playing field shall be laid out according to the recommended dimensions contained within these rules. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 9 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 9 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 10 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 11 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 13 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 13 Rule 16.00 - Protests 13 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 13 Rule 18.00 . Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. Perfect Game shall utilize officials who are registered with Perfect Game and administer the contest in accordance with Perfect Game rules and expectations. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. 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. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. %PDF-1.7 The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. The Shamrock Spectacular I ( 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/11/2023 to 03/11/2023 The re-entry status of the courtesy runner, pitcher, and catcher shall not be affected by this rule. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. VBA rec follows CR tournament pitch count rules. 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. 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. 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. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 8.15, A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. 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. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. (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. Courtesy runner for catcher only. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. 13.02.C.9(b), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. 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. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. Time limit could change in case of tournament interruptions. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. 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. A player, spectator, fan or coach ejection carries removal from that game only. In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. If PitchSmart is used, Pitch Limits listed above will be void, and teams will be asked to follow PitchSmart report page. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. Only State Directors shall register and approve all Official Online Roster for All-Star teams. 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. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the USSSA Baseball program. If a team elects to use a DH, only 9 players may bat. 10u**46' pitching**65' bases . If both parents are suspended, the player even after his suspension has ended pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and/or13.02.C.2 cannot participate in USSSA sanctioned activities until the suspension of one of the players parents has also ended or until the player reaches the age of eighteen (18) years old. A player may not pitch in more than one game per day regardless of pitch count. Please view the Pitching Report on the event page to see what pitching rules are being for events. In enforcing this rule, the home team shall not bat if they are winning and the mercy requirement is met prior to the start of the bottom half of the listed inning. Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (2023) - USSSA Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. endobj 11U-12U: All games will be played on 50x70 fields. 1/2018) 1. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. Barrel diameter for any bat may be no larger than 2 5/8". Rule 7.05.B.1 7.05.B.7 Penalty: Any violation shall result in immediate forfeiture of the game. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. Are you looking to get noticed by college coaches? There is very little action because the pitchers have a hard time throwing strikes. Doubleheaders - Each team will be home one game. Must be a baseball bat - no restriction on weight or length as long as bat has "BPF 1.15 or USA" stamp. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. Pool play games can end in a tie if the time limit is up or a complete game has been played. 13.02.C.9(f). If the owner/user refuses to allow the requesting body to inspect the bat the owner/user accepts an automatic three-year suspension from Perfect Game sanctioned events. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. Base Coaches - Not allowed to touch player when ball is in play. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. 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. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. In the interest of maintaining a quality event, the tournament committee reserves the right to eject any person from the site for unruly or unsportsmanlike behavior. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. 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 teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements. 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. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. 11U-12U: 50/70. For each team's pool games the home team will be predetermined. The following rules and guidelines are provided in addition to, in substitution of, or in place of the rules provided in the NFHS Baseball Rule Book. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. Field Dimensions: a. All teams should be prepared to start their game up to 10 minutes early in case we are ahead of schedule. 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. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. 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. 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. Bats that have certifying or identifying markings worn off the bat shall be removed from play. In League, Qualifying Tournament and State Championship play, time limits may be used with approval of the League / Tournament / State Director. 2 0 obj When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. 9-10u Games are 1 hour 30 minutes; 6-8u games are 70 minutes. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. The quantity of awards to be presented for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. 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. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. I.E. If a foreign substance is discovered as being used or identifying marks on the bat are not visible the bat shall be removed from play. endobj 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. 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. Players shall be permitted to participate with an All-Star team and an A, AA, AAA or Major tournament team. The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. DH Rule: Top Gun will allow the Major League DH rule. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. The 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. Time limit for all games is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. Teams may play an official game with an eight (8) player line-up. (Run Rules still apply). The only question is whether the bat is altered or whether the owner / user has refused to let the bat be examined to determine if it is altered. Tournament committee reserves the right to remove teams from playoff contention. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator leaving their position or base, in the field, on the bench, in the dugout area or grandstands to participate in a fight, brawl or altercation shall be immediately ejected from the game and may be disbarred / suspended. Destruction of property or abuse or failure to pay. The head coach penalties apply in either case. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. A runner starting from 1st or 2nd Base may advance home as a batted ball continuation of a play (there is not a mandatory ""red light"" at 3rd Base for a play in motion). The USSSA National By-Laws and the National League Major League Baseball Rules shall govern all . This information will be posted on the tournament web site when it becomes available. 8.11. We feel as though coaches are responsible for kids arm safety not OTC Sports. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. In 10u baseball pitching is now a big part of the game. Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. Investigation Cooperation: Any coach, manager, player or other person who fails to cooperate in the investigation by USSSA of a potential or actual altered bat may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. 7 run limit per inning, until the last inning (unlimited runs), which will be declared with less than 15 minutes on the clockat the start of the new inning. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. 10U Baseball (Minors) For example, while bats shall surely get dirt on them under normal use and may have pine tar added to the grip, if the dirt or pine tar obscures Key Graphic Information or adds to the thickness of the bat, such bats cannot be used in USSSA play until the dirt or pine tar has been removed to the extent necessary to make all such Key Graphic Information readable and the bat not have increased thickness. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. 7.01.K. 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. . Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the 9th inning. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 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. 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. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. This will allow both teams to have a fair and even shot at getting unlimited runs in their last at bat. A pitcher that pitches in a game and records no outs is not charged with any innings pitched. 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. Any participant that is ejected by an umpire after a contest is completed must sit the next scheduled game. A runner leaving early will result in a dead ball. 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. No longer than 34 inches. are not legal for Perfect Game sanctioned events. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. In double elimination brackets, the highest seeded team shall be the home team until the championship game. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. Gm# 22. No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. Regulators. No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. When a starter re-enters, the player in the starters batting position in the batting order must be removed from the game and is ineligible for the remainder of the game. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge set at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. No runner may leave base until the ball has been hit. For any player to be eligible, they must be listed on the ELIGIBLE PLAYERS list on their teams online Roster. A team will take an out in the absent 9. 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. 8.17. 2021 PG 10U National World Series Rules | Perfect Game Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. The first team a player participates for is their official team. 2022 10U Opening Weekend (OPEN) Rules | Perfect Game 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. 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. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. Gm# 33. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. A player who is in violation of the USSSA Constitution or the Official Baseball National By-laws & Rules shall be an illegal player. Upon becoming aware that a participant, coach/manager or official/umpire/referee has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), a USSSA official/umpire/referee or director will have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event. 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. 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. The USSSA Baseball season begins August 1st and concludes July 31st. 7.02.E.7(c). Effective January 1st, 2020, all 13U players must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. 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. A player found to be playing on multiple teams in the same weekend, anytime during the USSSA event, both teams MAY be disqualified and put in last place. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. A Pitcher shall pitch to one batter, until the batter is put out, or reaches 1st base, or the inning is over. If the player pitches three and one-third (3 1/3) or more innings in one (1) day, the player cannot legally pitch the next day. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. If the violating pitcher has no legal innings remaining, its deemed a pitching limitations violation pursuant to USSSA Rule 7.05.B.7. The pitching coach must be in contact with the chalked/permanent pitchers rubber while, pitching. 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 courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. This rule could result in a dispute and the tournament committee reserves the right to look at and rule in the fairest possible way. Worn / Abused / Damaged / Foreign Substance Bats Not Allowed in USSSA Sanctioned Play: No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. (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. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. . 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). Also, any player turning 12 prior to September 1st will not be eligible. 7U Division Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Players who turn 7 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. When using the continuous lineup and a player has to leave the game for any reason, that position in the line-up becomes an out when that at bat comes around. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. Rule 7.01.G Comment: In age divisions 4U 12U, the catchers helmet shall fully cover both ears. cannot be resumed it is a regulation game if: For a six (6) inning game, if three (3) innings have been played or if. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply: If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance. 15. The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. . The tournament director can extend the 1 hour if there are extenuating circumstances, i.e. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a bat. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2011 to be eligible. 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.

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