If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. 9-10u Games are 1 hour 30 minutes; 6-8u games are 70 minutes. This decision is up to the individual player. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 6th grade who turn 13 years old before May 1st, 2023. Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name. 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. 10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. All players, coaches, managers, sponsors and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. The tournament director can extend the 1 hour if there are extenuating circumstances, i.e. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9. 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. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. 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. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. %PDF-1.7
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. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. If three teams are tied If one team has defeated both other teams, that team advances. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. The pitcher must be replaced on the mound immediately upon notice of a violation, not a forfeit. Infield fly rules do not apply. The bases are 60 feet apart and the fences no more than 200 feet in the Rookies division, for kids 8 and younger and the 10-and-under Minors division. 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. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. The parent or guardian of the injured person, however, will not be bound by this protocol and may choose a different approach consistent with their legal rights as the parent or guardian. 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. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. Additionally, if a team is batting their entire lineup, the courtesy runner will be the last batted out. This is the case even if the schedule says otherwise. The courtesy runner must be a player not presently in the line-up. West Columbia Oilers 10u. 2 0 obj
No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker) 5) Avg. Non-starters are not allowed to re-enter. 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. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. League / Tournament officials shall rule on all protests and their decisions shall be final. Bats that have certifying or identifying markings worn off the bat shall be removed from play. The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. 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. Tournament Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. If anytime during a tournament game, a player is discovered illegal due to an age violation or participating on more than one team in the same tournament, the team is subject to forfeit. 13U NTIS. 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. Upon becoming aware that a participant or coach/manager of his team has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), the Team Manager will not allow that person to participate in any USSSA sanctioned event and if occurring during a USSSA sanctioned event, shall have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event. 10u**46' pitching**65' bases . 7.01.G. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. 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. 6:30 PM. Protests on uniforms shall not be allowed. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. Players shall only physically play for one (1) team per day, event, tournament, or weekend, regardless of location, venue, age division and / or classification. 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. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. The defensive player listed as the pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. 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. 9U-10U: All games will be played on 46x65 fields.
5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. In League, Qualifying Tournament and State Championship play, time limits may be used with approval of the League / Tournament / State Director. NEt*mw8yOt)8D0F|p-0(,s@6 |&,"/'RpBZyP*%WrTX@?R#nLL&6z&}.lxh#'H,\Gy7{+ymb6~%+C%/5L.|:8ULG} #g`M&_8at{[$f:5~K_ILU~^k*g If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. 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 . RULE 19.00 ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor, fan, spectator, director, or officer who engages in physical fighting. 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. 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. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. 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. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . At umpire discretion - batter runner may be directed back to base OR called out. PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. 7.05.B.4(b), A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction shall be called. USA bats are approved. Pitch Hit & Run DYB Youth Baseball Announces Partnership With TeamPass DYB Online Store . There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the 9th inning. 6. The DH must be listed next to or under the player he is batting for in lineup. 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 leagues and tournaments played under the jurisdiction and administration of USSSA Baseball shall utilize Umpires who are registered with the Association. It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. No team should benefit from the result of a forfeit in an unfair manner. 8.10, The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. Please be reminded that unsportsmanlike conduct can result in a game or tournament suspension in the discretion of the Umpire or tournament director and up to a year suspension in the discretion of the State Director. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.B has been met. Any player catching must wear all necessary protective gear including a catchers helmet with a facemask, throat guard (separately attached or built in), chest protector, chin/leg guards, and an athletic supporter. A flip of a coin between the two teams shall determine the home team for each pool play game The highest seeded team shall be the home team for bracket play games in single elimination brackets. home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. **, A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product. 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. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. Any player ejected from a game shall either immediately remove themselves from the vicinity of the playing field for the remainder of the game or be confined to the dugout area for the remainder of the game at the discretion of the League / Tournament Director. 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. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. Violation of the uniform rules shall result in the violator being allowed to immediately conform or be removed from the game. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the USSSA Baseball program. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. A pitcher that starts an inning must pitch to the first batter until the batter is put out or reaches 1st base. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. 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. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. 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. 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. Pitcher's Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher's circle to the safety arc. Additional penalties may be assessed at the discretion of the League / Tournament Director. 10u Baseball Rules RULES FOR EVERY LEVEL 1) FOR START OF GAMES - please see schedule T-Ball (6u) through Junior (10u) games consist of 6 innings, all other games are 7 innings. 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. Coach pitch plays 60 feet bases. No stealing home. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. 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. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. If an end plug has come out or the knob has come off, the only way that such bat is legal in USSSA play, is if the knob or end cap is replaced by the manufacturer. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. . Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. Z_-- Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. If a player is listed on more than one roster, the player listed will make a decision as to which roster, he is legally on. Both must always stay in the same batting spot. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. 13.02.C.11(d). The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two. No runner may leave base until the ball has been hit. 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. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. 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). 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). The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. Shortened because an imposed Time Limit expires; or. 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. 44 M.P.H. cannot be resumed it is a regulation game if: For a six (6) inning game, if three (3) innings have been played or if. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. Leagues shall conform to all the requirements pursuant to USSSA Rules 12.01.A.1 12.01. Playing rules not specifically covered herein, shall be governed by The Official MLB Rules of Baseball National League. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. 13.02.C.7. An ineligible player is any player not listed on the official online roster (when rosters are required), a player with an incorrect birthday, or a player with name listed incorrectly on the official online roster. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. 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. 13.02.C.9(f). No inning can start after the time limit. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. 10U Division Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Penalties for illegal bats will be assessed as per the NFHS rule book. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. 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. Texas Force 10u Gray. Rule 7.05.B.3 Example: In the 7U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of eight (8) innings in three (3) consecutive days. When a batted ball hits the pitching machine, the ball is dead, the batter is awarded one base, with each runner advancing one base. 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. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. 14U Championships. 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. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. If a runner slides head first, the runners arm/arms and torso must be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. The USSSA National By-Laws and the National League Major League Baseball Rules shall govern all . Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. This will make the machine at 44 feet. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. For any player to be eligible, they must be listed on the ELIGIBLE PLAYERS list on their teams online Roster. Any spectator, coach, manager, or player who is ejected for the second time during the tournament will be eliminated from participating for the remainder of the tournament. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. 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 . When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. 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. 7.04.B. <>
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. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. Players born on/after May 1, 2011are eligible. 7.05.B.4(c). VBA rec follows CR tournament pitch count rules. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. 12.02.A.3, The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. 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. The infield fly rule and dropped third strike rule shall not be enforced. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. 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. Bases 60' b. Pitcher's Mound 46' 2. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. This division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series. a. Playing Field: Distance between bases is 65 feet Pitching mound will be 44 feet from back tip of home plate. 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. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. 1) Winning Percentage Descending 2) Number Wins Descending 3) Number Loses Ascending 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. Upon becoming aware that a participant or coach/manager of his team has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), the Team Manager will not allow that person to participate in any USSSA sanctioned event and if occurring during a USSSA sanctioned event, shall have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. 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. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CONCUSSION LAWS: USSSA, as a sanctioning body of athletic events, shares the concerns being raised on a national and local level regarding concussions and concussion symptoms in participants, coaches/managers and umpires/referees in USSSA sanctioned activities. If an illegal pitcher is permitted to pitch, any pitch or play that results is legal. In the championship game, the team in the winners bracket shall be the home team and a coin toss shall determine the home team for the IF game. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate.