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"Jymk6;W0lq~QQ_OSPmu Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. 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. Perfect Game reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play. 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. Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. TEAMS DEPARTING BEFORE THE END OF THE TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN THE PLAYOFFS! Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. 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. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. 10U Division- Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 3th grade. 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. Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. 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. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and cannot be resumed it is a regulation game if: For a six (6) inning game, if three (3) innings have been played or if 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 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. 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. The tournament director can extend the 1 hour if there are extenuating circumstances, i.e. 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Time limit for all games is 1 hour and 20 minutes. A. Sienna Knight 9u. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. The owner and / or user may either: Withhold the bat from inspection and accept an immediate two-year (automatic life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, 13.02.C.1(b). 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. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. The fee shall be returned only if the protest is upheld. Special base running rules are also in effect. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. Additional NFHS 9U & 10U Rule Exceptions The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitcher's line. If a player records more than 9 outs in a day, they are required 2 days rest. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 8.17. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. 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. 8.11. 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. Directors reserve the right to adjust game lengths to benefit the event. 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. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. Hugh Duffy played in baseball from 1888 to 1906 and set a record for the highest average in a single season. Blackout 7u. The objective of USSSA Rec Baseball shall be to organize and promote youth and adult baseball, to perpetuate the interest and love of the game. Metal cleats cannot be worn for divisions 12U and younger. The 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. DH Rule: Top Gun will allow the Major League DH rule. A player, spectator, fan or coach ejection carries removal from that game only. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. 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. Regulators. Championship Games are no Time Limit if time allows. Penalties for illegal bats will be assessed as per the NFHS rule book. 6. Gm# 22. 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 . After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. All leagues and tournaments played under the jurisdiction and administration of USSSA Baseball shall utilize Umpires who are registered with the Association. 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. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. Championship Round/Playoffs: 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 Gm# 33. 8U Division
No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. 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 3.00 INDIVIDUAL PLAYER & TEAM ELIGIBILITY. VBA rec follows CR tournament pitch count rules. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Protests on uniforms shall not be allowed. 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 7.02.E.2. Playing rules not specifically covered herein, shall be governed by The Official MLB Rules of Baseball National League. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. 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. 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. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. 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. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. 44 M.P.H. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. 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. State Directors shall have the authority to amend these National By-laws & Rules to accommodate the needs of the Qualifying Tournament with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. COACH PITCH . Balk Rule
Teams may play an official game with an eight (8) player line-up.
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The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). 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. 10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. No specific weight/length ratio limit. Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. The defensive team may correct this rules infraction at any time by substituting a legal pitcher without penalty. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. 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. 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. No longer than 34 inches. For example, if the end cap is in any way loose or appears damaged, the bat should be removed from play for being a damaged bat. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players. 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. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. 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. 8.15, A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. 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. c. 8U Machine Pitch: 46/60 (42 MPH) d. 9U and 10U: 46/65 e. 11U and 12U: 50/70 f. 13U: 54/80 g. 14U: 60/90 . In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted.