Molded balls without a traditional cover will be allowed in USSSA play but will require at least 6 weeks of field testing by USSSA and written approval of USSSA in advance of applying the USSSA Mark to such balls, which written approval may add additional performance/design requirements not otherwise applicable to other USSSA licensed balls. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. A replaced DH can re-enter the game one time since he was considered a starter. 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. Once the bat has been returned to the owner, no appeal can be made with respect to whether the bat is altered or not. If an illegal pitcher is permitted to pitch, any pitch or play that results is legal. Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. Allow the Director to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether or not the bat might be altered. A pitcher that starts an inning must pitch to the first batter until the batter is put out or reaches 1st base. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. Any Team Manager, who allows a coach/manager or participant back on a USSSA sanctioned event playing field without first obtaining the required written consent, may be suspended by the State Director for up to one year and upon request of the State Director, may be suspended for a longer duration by the USSSA disbarment committee. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. Investigation Cooperation: Any coach, manager, player or other person who fails to cooperate in the investigation by USSSA of a potential or actual altered bat may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. A runner leaving his feet to avoid a fielder that is either in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding is illegal. A game not completed before the night break pursuant to USSSA Rules 7.03.D shall be a suspended game. No specific weight/length ratio limit. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. 7.05.B.4(c). will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. 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. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. 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. Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. 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. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. State Directors shall have the authority to amend these National By-laws & Rules to accommodate the needs of the Qualifying Tournament with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. The owner/user of the bat have the responsibility of having knowledge whether a bat is altered. If two teams have previously matched up in pool play, lower seeds may be switched to provide teams with new opponents for the first round of bracket play. This rule could result in a dispute and the tournament committee reserves the right to look at and rule in the fairest possible way. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. (Chart 7.01.A-1). 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. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. 14.05. Rule 7.05.B.1 Example: In the 7U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of three (3) innings in one (1) day and still legally pitch the next day. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. The following rules and guidelines are provided in addition to, in substitution of, or in place of the rules provided in the NFHS Baseball Rule Book. Rules; Baseball . The ruling made by the committee will be final. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2011are eligible. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. 15. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . Runner may leave base only after ball crosses plate: 1st Offense = Dead Ball / warning; 2nd Offense = Dead Ball / offending runner is called out, other runners return to previously occupied bases, no ball/strike charged to batter). This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. 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. 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. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. 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. The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. I.E. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). When a runner stands off a base and jukes or fakes back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. 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. 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. 7.01.K. 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. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. 2) RAINOUTS - A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made at 4:30pm. 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. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. 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. . Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. 14U-18U Divisions Teams may start and end a game with no less than 8 players. The DH must be listed next to or under the player he is batting for in lineup. Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up. 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). Directors have the right to amend their own events pitching rules and go to PitchSmart at the 13U and 14U age groups if they so choose. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. 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. 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. 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. 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. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. 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. The head coach penalties apply in either case. 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. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. You must declare at the start of the game, and once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup is locked, and the number of batters may not be changed. If a team elects to use a DH, only 9 players may bat. 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Only State Directors shall register and approve all Official Online Roster for All-Star teams. (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. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. 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. All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. No longer than 34 inches. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. 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. 8U Division Youth Pitching Regulations: The MLB balk rule will be enforced. 8U: All games will be played on 40x60 fields. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. Are you looking to get noticed by college coaches? Time Limit. After 4 complete innings, a tie score will be recorded a tie in pool play. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. This is the case even if the schedule says otherwise. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. Playing Field: Distance between bases is 65 feet Pitching mound will be 44 feet from back tip of home plate. To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. Protests shall be allowed for age and pitching violations or rule interpretations only. 3 0 obj An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. A player, spectator, fan or coach ejection carries removal from that game only. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. 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. 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. 6. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 7th grade who turn 14 years old before May 1st, 2023. 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. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. Players born on/after May 1, 2012are eligible. Supernova 10U 2023 III. 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. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. Upon protest, failure to have a photocopy of the original birth certificate immediately available upon demand shall result in the offending team losing the game(s). If a runner slides head first, the runners arm/arms and torso must be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. 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. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will be determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below). 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. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. 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. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. 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. League / Tournament officials shall rule on all protests and their decisions shall be final. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. 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. Guidelines for Youth and Adolescent Pitchers. The DH would normally bat for one player and any of that players substitutes on defense for the original player. 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. The defensive player being hit for can also re-enter the game one time if subbed for. Courtesy runner for catcher only. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. b. This is to be interpreted as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in two (2) days as long as the player doesnt pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) day. 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. 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. Worn / Abused / Damaged / Foreign Substance Bats Not Allowed in USSSA Sanctioned Play: No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. 12.02.A.3, The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. 7.02.E.6. 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.
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