Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will be determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below). The pitching coach must be in contact with the chalked/permanent pitchers rubber while, pitching. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the USSSA Baseball program. 8.11. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. 15. 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. c. 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 . Rule 8.03.C Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game. If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. Any intentional forfeit could result in the forfeiting team being eliminated from the tournament. 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. A player, spectator, fan or coach ejection carries removal from that game only. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. 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. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. All players, coaches, managers, sponsors and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. Additional NFHS 9U & 10U Rule Exceptions Gm# 33. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. A. Sienna Knight 9u. 14U Division Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. Physical attack on an umpire, tournament official, associate director, associate officer, and/or any player or fan prior, during, or immediately following a game played under the authority of Perfect Game. 7.02.E.4. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. Leagues that conform to the below guidelines and register one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams shall be allowed to participate. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. 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. equipment rules. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. For the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. USSSA licensed baseballs must have a USSSA Mark, must weigh between 5 and 5.25 ounces, must have a circumference of between 8.95 and 9.25 inches, have a COR of between .5 and .555 and have an ASTM standard compression of between 200 and 350 pounds. 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. Time Limit. 10U Division 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 8U Division Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. RULE 3.00 INDIVIDUAL PLAYER & TEAM ELIGIBILITY. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. In double elimination brackets, the highest seeded team shall be the home team until the championship game. 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. 5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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 . If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Recreational Baseball - Calendar Days Rest/Pitch Count Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. This information will be posted on the tournament web site when it becomes available. Please double check your events specific bat restrictions as some events have stricter bat restrictions. The league/tournament director has the authority to remove anyone from the event at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. Players born on/after May 1, 2011are eligible. No inning can start after the time limit. 9U Division Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> May start game with 8 players, 9th player spot is an out when he comes up in lineup. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. 7.05.B.7. 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. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. There shall be a chalked or permanent pitching rubber 32 from the rear point of home plate for 7U/8U and 25 from the rear point of home plate for 5U/6U. Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. The courtesy runner must be a player not presently in the line-up. Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. Additionally, if a team is batting their entire lineup, the courtesy runner will be the last batted out. CAf"yoimmky+$4BazV\B:'= @?hQ,.=$eN2mZ9#Cu1+p shuKv\d The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). It shall be the responsibility of each team to challenge pitching violations by notifying the Umpire and then filing a Protest with the League / Tournament Director. <>/Metadata 1146 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1147 0 R>> All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. The Protest fee shall be $100.00 CASH. 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. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. If a team uses a line-up that contains ten (10) players, the player in the Extra Hitter position has free defensive substitution. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. . All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day,regardless of pitch counts. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . First Offense: Warning--- Second Offense: Removal of the player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game, Perfect Game Coach Pitch Specific Rules, Field Set Up and Guidelines. Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. A runner leaving early will result in a dead ball. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should 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. 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. Must be a baseball bat - no restriction on weight or length as long as bat has "BPF 1.15 or USA" stamp. Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship. 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. 6/13 - Pool protection was used on the following seeds: The following are the only wood composite bats allowed: AAA Pro Maple Baum Bat (Gold & White editions), AAA Pro Ash Baum Bat (Gold & White editions). The defensive team may correct this rules infraction at any time by substituting a legal pitcher without penalty. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. Also, any player turning 12 prior to September 1st will not be eligible. 3.03. If still tied Total runs scored in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed subtracting game with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed minus two games with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Runs scored inning by inning starting with first game until one team has more runs after a complete inning starting with pool games. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction shall be called. 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. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . Only State Directors shall register and approve all Official Online Roster for All-Star teams. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. If not go to #4. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a bat. 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. Perfect Game reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. All players have full pitching eligibility beginning at each level of tournament competition. If time has expired, the last three hitters from previous inning will load the base with 1 out. Players shall only appear on one (1) Official Online League Roster. 7.01.K. 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. For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield 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. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. 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. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. Regulators. For any player to be eligible, they must be listed on the ELIGIBLE PLAYERS list on their teams online Roster. For each team's pool games the home team will be predetermined. Youth Player Altered Bats: The parents or legal guardians of a youth player suspended pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2 may be suspended for any time period, including life, from all USSSA sanctioned activities. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. In addition, USSSA has added the following to the rule books of each USSSA sport which does not defer to another organization for its rule book. 6. 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 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. 7 run limit per inning, until the last inning (unlimited runs), which will be declared with less than 15 minutes on the clockat the start of the new inning. Blackout 7u. THREE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in three (3) consecutive days. 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. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. 13.02.C.11(c), The bat has had anything removed or added or inserted to the inside or outside of the bat other than tape at the handle or knob. For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. The USSSA Baseball season begins August 1st and concludes July 31st. 13U Division All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. Team Membership: A team registration fee shall be paid seasonally to participate in the USSSA Baseball program. PITCHING GUIDELINES: Innings pitched are not limited by innings daily on 2-day events. In addition to any other penalties pursuant to USSSA Rules, any coach or manager of a youth team that has more than one suspension imposed on his players in connection with USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and /or 13.02.C.2 may be suspended from all USSSA activities for any time period, including life. 2) RAINOUTS - A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made at 4:30pm. Time shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to advance. 8.15, A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. 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. 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. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. %PDF-1.7 The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. The first team a player participates for is their official team. A RUNNER STEALING FROM 2ND TO THIRD BASE MAY NOT ADVANCE TO HOME ON AN OVERTHROW BY THE CATCHER. 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. Any participant that is ejected by an umpire after a contest is completed must sit the next scheduled game. Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. If the last pitch is fouled, the batter gets an additional pitch. An imposed Mercy (run) Rule shall be used to complete a regulation game when one teams margin of lead is greater than or equal to the listed run differential in the corresponding listed start inning. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. 6U Division No runner may leave base until the ball has been hit. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker), 6) Avg. You may bat 9,10,11 players or bat your entire roster. 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. Altered Bat Determination by Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer: If, after making the inspection of a potential altered bat, the Director in his discretion decides that the bat might be an altered bat, the suspected offending owner and / or user and may either: 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 13.02.C.2(b). However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. The defensive player being hit for can also re-enter the game one time if subbed for. 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. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. 8.16, Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. Z_-- A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. A.3. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. Red flag events will follow the following rules however event directors reserve the right to modify rules as needed in the best interest of the event. 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. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. 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. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. '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 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. 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. 7.05.B. Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. Coach pitch plays 60 feet bases. 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. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. 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. Youth Pitching Regulations: The MLB balk rule will be enforced. All 14u players must use a maximum drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. Team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat.
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