SFS&+^I0dvSc@g;r/g5vS9enik/N(4Iz wp7D`zr^R0S4-Uei3T:h*g0=^!pr'{7d0e%+qy*cyniEPc"hOhbM%0FKD}L"dh`6DWq#r p^: I.E. 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. 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. Leagues may develop their own fee structure and methods of recording and settling protests. At any point, a Perfect Game Director or UIC may request to inspect a bat that is at a Perfect Game sanctioned event. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. Only State Directors shall register and approve all Official Online Roster for All-Star teams. 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. In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. 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. 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. 12.01.C. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. Balk Rule A manager or coach of a team that has more than one of his teams bats determined to be altered (or not allowed to be inspected upon request for an altered bat inspection pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. 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. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. '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 Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9. The members of the coaching staff (including the manager) can make one mound visit per pitcher per inning without needing to remove the pitcher from the game. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! 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. 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. 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. Effective January 1, 2021, the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events: **Re-tooled models of these bats may be used in Perfect Game play. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and cannot be resumed it is a regulation game if: For a six (6) inning game, if three (3) innings have been played or if the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. 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. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. The bat has in any other way had its on-field performance improved by physically changing the bat (other than by hitting the bat at game condition swing speeds against a USSSA approved ball traveling at game condition speeds). 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. ONE Successful bunt per inning. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. There is very little action because the pitchers have a hard time throwing strikes. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (2023) - USSSA The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. 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. 9U-10U: 46/65. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. In the event play is stopped for any reason before or during the Championship round, first place, second place, third place, etc. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the USSSA Baseball program. MAJOR Youth Baseball League Rules - Umpire Hub 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. endobj For all Pool Play games- Home team will be determined by coin flip. 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. 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 the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. No inning can start after the time limit. For White or Blue flag events please check the bat restrictions tab per event. The definition to be utilized for the purpose of the pitching restrictions for end of a day shall be any time of night or day that the facility is closed and teams have a break in playing prior to the next days games. A forfeit score will be the average runs scored for the winning team to 0 for the losing team. Bats that are damaged in any way, including but not limited to cracked, warped, missing a knob/cap, having a rattle, etc. Brighton Youth Baseball & Softball Association In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. 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. Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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. Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:-7's = 6 innings . Foreign substances included among other substances, pine tar, stick-em type products and even dirt or mud, but only if the substance adds to the thickness of the barrel or covers Key Graphic Information such as the USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. DYB - Premier Recreational Youth Baseball - Community Based - United 1.02. 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. 10U Division Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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. The Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/12/2023 to 03/12/2023 9U Division Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. Games will go directly into tiebreaker if time limit or regular innings have been concluded. 7U Division Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. 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. 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. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 6th grade who turn 13 years old before May 1st, 2023. Wood, metal or composite is allowed. lightning detector, working on fields, etc. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. If not go to #4. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the 9th inning. All-Star Program: All-Star is a playing level for actual All-Star teams formed from USSSA Sanctioned Leagues. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. 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 . 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. 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. <> 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. 44 M.P.H. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. 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). 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. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. 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. Directors reserve the right to adjust game lengths to benefit the event. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. 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). 10U Baseball (Minors) 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. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023. The quantity of awards to be presented for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. (Run Rules still apply). Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. PDF 10U BASEBALL RULES - SportsEngine 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. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. PDF 8U Coach 9U 10U 11U 12U 13U/14U 16U/18U Base Distance Pitching - Go.com 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. Items not specifically covered shall be referred to the USSSA Baseball State Director with guidance from the Baseball Committee Chairman. 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. PLAYER BAT RULES: Must be a baseball bat. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. The Courtesy Runner shall be the player making the last batted out. Youth Rules | 2D Sports 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. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. In double elimination brackets, the highest seeded team shall be the home team until the championship game. Also, coaches of adult teams which have multiple offenses under this rule may also be so suspended for failing to have his team follow USSSA equipment rules. League Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned leagues, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. %PDF-1.7 Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Additional penalties may be assessed at the discretion of the League / Tournament Director. 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. 13.02.C.9. Regardless of the number of players you have. (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. 1st violation - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) & head coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. If a team plays with an eight (8) player line-up, an out shall be declared for the ninth (9th) position in the batting line-up each turn at bat. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. If a team uses a line-up that contains ten (10) players, the player in the Extra Hitter position has free defensive substitution. Run spreads for all games: 12 runs after 3 innings; 8 runs after 4 innings. 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. It will be posted on our website: eabaseball.com If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. are not legal for Perfect Game sanctioned events. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. In the event during bracket play that both teams are seeded the same, we will have coin flip. If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. 7.01.K. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. What Is A Good Batting Average For 10U Baseball Teams? Uniform numbers cannot be protested. Please double check your events specific bat restrictions as some events have stricter bat restrictions. 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. 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. Both must always stay in the same batting spot. The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. For each team's pool games the home team will be predetermined. No stealing home. If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. 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. 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. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. 13.02.C.9(b), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. 100 Pitch maximum over 2, 3 or 4 day events. 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. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. Guidelines for Youth and Adolescent Pitchers, Focus on athleticism, physical fitness, and fun, Focus on learning baseball rules, general techniques, and teamwork, Do not exceed 80 combined innings pitched in any 12 month period, Take at least 4 months off from throwing every year, with at least 2-3 of those months being continuous, Make sure to properly warm up before pitching, Set and follow pitch-count limits and required rest periods, Avoid throwing pitches other than fastballs and change-ups, Avoid playing for multiple teams at the same time, Players should not pitch in multiple games on the same day, Play other sports during the course of the year, Pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers, No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. This is the case even if the schedule says otherwise. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. The hitting team will start the inning with one out. 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. 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. 7.02.D.1 Teams may bat a nine (9) player line-up, or a nine (9) player line-up with a Designated Hitter (DH), or a ten (10) player line-up with an Extra Hitter (EH), or a 10 player line-up up with a DH and EH, or a continuous line-up of all present, eligible, uniformed players. The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. This will make the machine at 44 feet. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. 10U Blended Kid Pitch / Spring Softball 2023. 13.02.C.7. 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. In League, Qualifying Tournament and State Championship play, time limits may be used with approval of the League / Tournament / State Director. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship. Pool play overall record (winning percentage), If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. 3.03. 14U Championships. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. 12.02.A.4. The outfielders must remain behind the baseline until the ball is put into play. 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. 10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. Allow the Director to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether or not the bat might be altered. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . We feel as though coaches are responsible for kids arm safety not OTC Sports. Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. 13U Division 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. A. Sienna Knight 9u. The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. c. PDF MINORS (9u/10u) RULES and/or enhancement to the rules - SportsEngine A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. Violation of the uniform rules shall result in the violator being allowed to immediately conform or be removed from the game. (Second Offense)If a team is found in violation of this rule a second time, then the manager shall be ejected in addition to the First Offense penalty. Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. 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. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. The team WILL be disqualified and put in last place. Teams may play an official game with an eight (8) player line-up. If a game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. If a player records more than 9 outs in a day, they are required 2 days rest. AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH Z_-- We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. 4 0 obj Compression Testing: Failure of a USSSA approved compression testing device test shall result in the offending bat being removed from play for the duration of the tournament or league game but no longer without the permission of the owner / user such as in the case of an allowed USSSA altered bat determination pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2. PDF Official Baseball National By-laws & Rules - Usssa 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. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitchers line. 3 0 obj Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. players can ever bat in another batting position. Altered Bat Director Inspection and Suspension: A USSSA Director may at any time ask to inspect a bat that has been brought into the location of a USSSA sanctioned event or any other USSSA facility. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. An individual must know that his bat is. Time begins after the 1st pitch. Pitch Hit & Run DYB Youth Baseball Announces Partnership With TeamPass DYB Online Store . 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. In World Series play, time limits may be used in pool play and consolation bracket games with approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2011 to be eligible. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Bases 60' b. Pitcher's Mound 46' 2. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. 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. Note: A pitch regulation chart will be provided upon request. The bat has in any other way had its on-field performance improved by physically changing the bat (other than by hitting the bat at game condition swing speeds against a USSSA approved ball traveling at. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. All Rights Reserved. 6. Statistics; Games Wins Losses Ties Scored Allowed Win % 10: 2: 0: 8: 23: 0: 20%: Games; Date Home Visitor Location Score Score Duration Status; Saturday 02/25/2023 02:30:00 PM: Supernova 10U 2023: Owls 10U 2023: Collins 3: 8: 0: 90: Final: Saturday 03 . 7.02.E.4. 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.