Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . For any player to be eligible, they must be listed on the ELIGIBLE PLAYERS list on their teams online Roster. If no players not presently in the line-up are available, the courtesy runner shall be the player making the last batted out. 100 Pitch maximum over 2, 3 or 4 day events. Leagues that conform to the below guidelines and register one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams shall be allowed to participate. Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. 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. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. Leagues shall submit their complete rules, by-laws, and schedules for approval. A suspended game will resume where the game was halted. This is done by approving the online RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER and approving the player for the team. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . 5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. If the violating pitcher has no legal innings remaining, its deemed a pitching limitations violation pursuant to USSSA Rule 7.05.B.7. 2) RAINOUTS - A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made at 4:30pm. Texas Twelve 10u Gold - Victoria. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. 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. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. 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. 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. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. Any bat permanently stamped with the official USA Baseball logo is legal to use in any USSSA baseball event, except where BBCOR is required. Tournament Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. VBA rec follows CR tournament pitch count rules. 2.04. 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. 3. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. 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. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. Team Membership: A team registration fee shall be paid seasonally to participate in the USSSA Baseball program. No protest shall be allowed following the game. A team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the USSSA event, will be deemed ineligible. 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. Field 6 @ Lindsey Lyons. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. COACH PITCH . equipment rules. Please view the Pitching Report on the event page to see what pitching rules are being for events. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. 6:30 PM. PITCHING GUIDELINES: Innings pitched are not limited by innings daily on 2-day events. 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. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. The 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. Playing rules not specifically covered herein, shall be governed by The Official MLB Rules of Baseball National League. If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will be determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below). 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. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two players can ever bat in another batting position. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 10 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 11 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 11 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 12 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 14 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 14 Rule 16.00 - Protests 14 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 14 Rule 18.00 . Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. The exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. 10u**46' pitching**65' bases . In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. A game not completed before the night break pursuant to USSSA Rules 7.03.D shall be a suspended game. 8.17. 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. Players who are 12U are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9th lineup spot being an automatic out. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. 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 Tournament Director will rule in the fairest possible way. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. If a player records more than 9 outs in a day, they are required 2 days rest. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Players are responsible for their equipment and must clean such substances off of their bats so that the substance does not add to the thickness of the bat or obscure any Key Graphics Information about the bat. If not go to #4. All pitchers must adhere to the pitch count rest requirements before pitching in another tournament game. Such behavior shall include but not limited to: Courtesy runners can be used for the Pitcher and Catcher at any time but must be a VALID SUBSTITUTE. 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. #Eyk;E0~nJjt)0xQ#"Z/D/D)'N;~B'gp5:YsUD}Ap?MD,[JXFp.xJiR/[&eQ$PweETQja:de\upk #.1T_?Y/pV y9 N1N499gpvTFbmi@%4~IC( WL!fQyLPJPz. 11U Division 7.01.G. Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. 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 . USSSA will NOT be using the MLB mandatory batter limits. 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. 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. No inning can start after the time limit. 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. 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. 7.02.E.6. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two. 13U All Divisions: -5 or -3 Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. If PitchSmart is used, Pitch Limits listed above will be void, and teams will be asked to follow PitchSmart report page. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. Rule 7.04.C Penalty: The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires. 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. 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. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. Championship Games are no Time Limit if time allows. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If the Umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and before the next legal pitch, the defensive team shall have the choice of the result of play or the batter being called out and all runners returning to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. 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. 13.02.C.4. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2011 to be eligible. Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. The owner/user of the bat have the responsibility of having knowledge whether a bat is altered. 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. 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. If the Umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and before the next legal pitch, the defensive team shall have the choice of the result of play or the batter being called out and all runners returning to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. 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. 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. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. Please double check your events specific bat restrictions as some events have stricter bat restrictions. 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. Are you looking to get noticed by college coaches? All leagues and tournaments played under the jurisdiction and administration of USSSA Baseball shall utilize Umpires who are registered with the Association. The manager could face suspension. The USSSA National By-Laws and the National League Major League Baseball Rules shall govern all . There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and. Play continues until one team is ahead at the end of an inning. Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. 7.05.B.7. Time begins after the 1st pitch. (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. 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. A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. 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. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. The starting pitcher is allowed to DH for himself and bat in any slot in the order but must be listed a P/DH on the lineup card. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. a. If the team batting has not played defense yet and a courtesy runner is used for a player, the player that was run for must assume the catching position the next inning. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name. A pitcher that starts an inning must pitch to the first batter until the batter is put out or reaches 1st base. Z_-- The outs recorded during the portion of the game played prior to suspension shall count as being played on the regularly scheduled day and the outs recorded during the portion of the game played once resumed, shall count as being played on the resumed day. 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. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction shall be called. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. <> Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 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. 13U Division These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. 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 . If a team elects to use a DH, only 9 players may bat. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Players shall only appear on one (1) Official Online League Roster. 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. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. 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. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. 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. The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. 13.02.C.7. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship. RULE 19.00 ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED. The official scorebook and lineup card for the game will be kept by tournament staff, in case of emergency where staff cannot keep book the home team will be the official scorer. Infield fly rules do not apply. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. 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. Shortened because an imposed Time Limit expires; or. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 3rd grade who turn 10 years old before May 1st, 2023. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Rule 7.01.G Comment: In age divisions 4U 12U, the catchers helmet shall fully cover both ears. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. In 10u baseball pitching is now a big part of the game. count limit while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until the batter reaches base safely or is put out per CR rules. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. All teams should be prepared to start their game up to 10 minutes early in case we are ahead of schedule. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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. 8.15, A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. 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. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. Field Dimensions Pitching rubber: 46 feet from the back of home plate Basepath: 60 feet Distance from home to 2nd base: 85 feet Player Participation 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 there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a bat. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. 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. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. 6U Division All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. 13.02.C.9(d), 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, 2016 to be eligible. 10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 13.02.C.9(f). The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. In the event of severe head trauma in a USSSA sanctioned activity, the injured person will not be moved, and an ambulance will be called, unless otherwise directed by a qualified medical professional. 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. 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. 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 that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 5th grade who turn 12 years old before May 1st, 2023. All Rights Reserved. Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. 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.

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