RULE 18.00 TOBACCO & TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS, 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. Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. 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. Run spreads for all games: 12 runs after 3 innings; 8 runs after 4 innings. Fair Ball Arc: There shall be a twenty (20) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. Pitching Rules: 9u-10u: 8 Innings | 11u-12u: 9 Innings | 13u-15u: 10 Innings | HS: Unlimited. A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. 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. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Subsequent violations: batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. Games will go directly into tiebreaker if time limit or regular innings have been concluded. All subs should be reported to the umpires. The owner/user of the bat have the responsibility of having knowledge whether a bat is altered. Rule 8.20 Comment: When a runner stands off a base and jukes or feints back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. The manager could face suspension. A suspended game will resume where the game was halted. Penalties for illegal bats will be assessed as per the NFHS rule book. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. 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, Withhold the bat from further examination by the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer and accept an immediate two-year (up to life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, Allow the Director to send the bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman and / or Manufacturer for a determination as to whether or not the bat is altered. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will be determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below). Shamrock Spectacular I ( 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) (2023) - USSSA When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. When a batted ball hits the pitching machine, the ball is dead, the batter is awarded one base, with each runner advancing one base. Baseball players start pitching at age 9 & 10. 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. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. '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 5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Applicable to Red Events only: No two teams from the same organization will match-up in their first playoff game unless the game is affected by a bye (Applicable to brackets with 9+ teams). A replaced DH can re-enter the game one time since he was considered a starter. 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. If not go to #4. Non-starters are not allowed to re-enter. The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. stream Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament 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. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. c. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. The hitting team will start the inning with one out. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. equipment rules. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. If the last batter not on base is unavailable (i.e., he is the catcher or pitcher), the designated runner will roll back until such time as a possible substitute can be found. If a game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. 10U Baseball This will make the machine at 44 feet. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. 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. 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. Time shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to advance. 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. Rule 7.01.C Penalty: (First Offense) If the Umpire discovers that a bat does not conform to USSSA Rule 7.01.C until a time during or after which the bat has been used in play, it shall not be grounds for declaring the batter out and/or ejection from the game. Amounts to be charged as entry fees for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. West Columbia Oilers 10u. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. You may bat 9,10,11 players or bat your entire roster. The infield fly rule and dropped third strike rule shall not be enforced. 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. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Managers and coaches may wear athletic type gear. Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. 12.02.A.4. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. (Run Rules still apply). ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. If such violation occurs during Pool Play, the team in violation of the rule may not advance to the Championship bracket regardless of record. The DH role for a team is terminated for the rest of the game if: A replaced DH re-enters the game on defense (the acting DH is disqualified from further participation. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. 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. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. 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. 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. To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. All bats for age divisions 14U and younger must be permanently stamped with the new USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark (Chart 7.01.C), or BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. At any point, a Perfect Game Director or UIC may request to inspect a bat that is at a Perfect Game sanctioned event. All players participating in USSSA Rec League Baseball play shall have photocopies of their original birth certificate in the possession of their team manager at all times. USSSA reserves the right to deny admission to or eject any person/team who USSSA, in its sole discretion, determines poses a risk to the health and safety of other participants, officials, or spectators and/or whose conduct violates any applicable code of conduct, or whose conduct is otherwise disruptive or disorderly. In addition to the player being suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct, coaches of youth teams may also be so suspended when their players attempt to bat with such bats. The same runner leaves early twice during the same appearance on base, will be called out. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . Without a written medical written clearance from a licensed medical doctor to return to play, such persons will not be allowed to return to the USSSA playing field in a USSSA sanctioned event. If such violation is the last recorded out of the game, the protest MUST be filed prior to the Umpires and the protesting team leaving the field of play. Hugh Duffy played in baseball from 1888 to 1906 and set a record for the highest average in a single season. 10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. 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. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. PDF Indiana USSSA Baseball Tournament Packet - World Baseball Academy Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. Players born on/after May 1, 2015are eligible. 8.11. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. 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. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. 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 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. Molded balls without a traditional cover will be allowed in USSSA play but will require at least 6 weeks of field testing by USSSA and written approval of USSSA in advance of applying the USSSA Mark to such balls, which written approval may add additional performance/design requirements not otherwise applicable to other USSSA licensed balls. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. 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 batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. 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. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. 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. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. 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. What Is A Good Batting Average For 10U Baseball Teams? Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. Players shall only appear on one (1) Official Online League Roster. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. <>/Metadata 1146 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1147 0 R>> A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. The quantity of awards to be presented for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. Team Membership: A team registration fee shall be paid seasonally to participate in the USSSA Baseball program. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. SFS&+^I0dvSc@g;r/g5vS9enik/N(4Iz wp7D`zr^R0S4-Uei3T:h*g0=^!pr'{7d0e%+qy*cyniEPc"hOhbM%0FKD}L"dh`6DWq#r p^: If at any time, a courtesy runner is determined to be ineligible, a proper replacement pursuant to these rules (if available) shall be used without penalty. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. 7.05.B. Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. endobj Pitchers Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitchers circle to the safety arc. 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. 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 . The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. TEAMS DEPARTING BEFORE THE END OF THE TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN THE PLAYOFFS! 7.01.K. Shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the last inning or only a fraction of it to win. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria.