Rules & Regulations

Rosters and Proof of Age
Coaches must submit a typed or handwritten roster to the onsite director before the event (prior to the first game). All players must be listed on the roster to be eligible for participation in the event (one, two, or three-day events). If a player cannot attend at the start of the tournament, this should be communicated to the onsite director for approval. Birth certificates and proof of grade exemption must be available at all times for all players. Opposing teams may request to see proof of age or grade by submitting $100 to the onsite director. If no proof is provided, the team will forfeit the game. If proof is provided, the team in question will receive a $100 event credit. See below for information on age limits and grade exemptions.

Game Time Limits

·         1 Day Tournament: All 8u games are 1:00. All live arm games are 1:30.

·         2 Day Tournaments: All 8u games are 1:15. All live arm games are 1:45.

A new inning will begin if time remains on the clock after the third out.

Seeding Information

·         Overall record

·         Head-to-head (if only 2 teams)

·         Runs allowed

·         Run differential (+/- 8 runs maximum)

·         Coin flip

Runs scored are only used when calculating run differential, with an 8-run cap.

·         Win = 1 point

·         Tie = 0.5 points

·         Loss = 0 points

Pitching Rules

Recommended innings a player should pitch per day or weekend:

·         1 Day: 6 innings

·         2 Day: 8 innings

Once removed from the mound, a pitcher cannot reenter as a pitcher in that game. Pitchers may attempt a third-to-first pickoff. Balks are called at the umpire’s discretion, with greater leniency for younger age groups. When a balk is called, it is considered a dead ball.

Run Rules

·         2 innings: 20 runs

·         3 innings: 15 runs

·         4 innings: 8 runs

Extra Inning Rule

No extra innings during pool play; games end in a tie. In bracket play, extra innings begin with a runner on second base (the last batted out), and no outs.

Bat Rules

·         8u-12u: Bats must have the 1.15 BPF stamp

·         13u: Bats must have the 1.15 BPF stamp and be -8 or heavier

·         14u-HS: Bats must be BBCOR or wood

Banned Bats:

·         2017 CF Zen Balanced -8 (29/21, 30/22, 31/23, 32/24)

·         2017 CF Zen SL -10 2 3/4 (28/18, 29/19, 30/20, 31/21, 32/22)

·         2017 CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4 -10 (29/19, 30/20)

·         Custom 2017 CF Zen 2 3/4 -10

·         Custom 2017 CF Zen Balanced -8

·         Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only)

·         Nike BT0636 CX2

·         CAT 5 MCB2 33/30 BBCOR

8u Specific Rules

·         No bunting or stealing

·         Six pitches (three strikes) per batter

·         Ball must pass a 20' arc to be fair

·         No infield fly rule

·         Seven-run maximum per inning

·         Coaches must pitch from the 35' line/box

·         Time is called when runners are stopped

9u Closed Base Specific Rules

·         No dropped third strike

·         Runners may advance on passed balls, including home

·         No infield fly rule

Batting Lineup

Teams may bat any number of players that meets the minimum requirement for their age group. Free defensive substitutions are allowed, except for pitchers, who cannot reenter as pitchers once removed.

If a team starts with eight players in live arm or nine players in coach pitch, the last spot is not considered an out. If a player starts but the lineup is later reduced to the minimum, that position becomes an automatic out each time it comes up in the order. Intentional walks are limited to one per batter per game.

Miscellaneous Rules

Steel spikes are permitted in 12u and older divisions. If worn on a portable mound, the pitcher is removed and may not pitch for the remainder of the game, but may play other positions. Catching equipment choices are left to the coach (e.g., two-piece helmets, glove types), but catchers must be properly and legally equipped for safety. Slash bunting is not permitted for 12u or younger; if a batter shows bunt then swings, they are out regardless of contact.

Age Control Dates and Grade Exemptions

·         8u: Cannot turn 9 before May 1, 2025, unless in 2nd grade

·         9u: Cannot turn 10 before May 1, 2025, unless in 3rd grade

·         10u: Cannot turn 11 before May 1, 2025, unless in 4th grade

·         11u: Cannot turn 12 before May 1, 2025, unless in 5th grade

·         12u: Cannot turn 13 before May 1, 2025, unless in 6th grade

·         13u: Cannot turn 14 before May 1, 2025, unless in 7th grade

·         14u: Cannot turn 15 before May 1, 2025, unless in 8th grade

·         JV/HS: Must be currently enrolled in high school (proof of enrollment required). Homeschooled players cannot turn 19 before May 1, 2025.

RAIN OUT RULES

1 GAME PLAYED - 66% REFUND

STARTED 2ND GAME - 33% REFUND

STARTED 3RD GAME - NO REFUND

ALL REFUNDS ARE GIVEN BACK AS FUTURE TOURNAMENT CREDITS