Leagues may develop their own fee structure and methods of recording and settling protests. 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. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. 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. Pitching Restrictions: USSSA By-Laws pitching rules are in full effect for all USSSA tournaments. 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. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. The player would be ineligible to pitch the next day. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. Rule 7.05.B.3 Example: In the 7U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of eight (8) innings in three (3) consecutive days. 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. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. No longer than 34 inches. This is the case even if the schedule says otherwise. Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. 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. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. All pitchers must adhere to the pitch count rest requirements before pitching in another tournament game. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. 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. In the event during bracket play that both teams are seeded the same, we will have coin flip. PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. Perfect Game shall utilize officials who are registered with Perfect Game and administer the contest in accordance with Perfect Game rules and expectations. 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 A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Coach pitch plays 60 feet bases. 12.02.A.4. 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. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Balk Rule If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. Protests on uniforms shall not be allowed. Here's the Pitch Stats Mature arms have to pitch a ball 60 feet, 6 inches from the plate on a mound 10 inches high. In the event any item is not covered in these rules or NFHS rules, the tournament committee will make the fairest possible ruling and that ruling will be final! 7.05.B.4(c). 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. While these bats are currently still certified by their manufacturers, performance of these bats over the extended life span continues to become increasingly unsafe for our participants. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. If the last pitch is fouled, the batter gets an additional pitch. 13U Division 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. Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! 9U Division Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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. Protests will be heard and ruled on by a tournament committee. The league/tournament director has the authority to remove anyone from the event at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Each State Director shall adopt an acceptable system to qualifying teams for State Championship and / or World Series participation. 10. 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. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 5th grade who turn 12 years old before May 1st, 2023. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If a game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. Penalties for illegal bats will be assessed as per the NFHS rule book. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. 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. 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. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a bat. 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. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. Rule 7.05.B.1 7.05.B.7 Penalty: Any violation shall result in immediate forfeiture of the game. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. Runs Allowed Ascending 6) Avg. The Protest fee shall be $100.00 CASH. A league shall consist of a minimum eight (8) game schedule. Rule 7.01.C Penalty: (First Offense) If the Umpire discovers that a bat does not conform to USSSA Rule 7.01.C until a time during or after which the bat has been used in play, it shall not be grounds for declaring the batter out and/or ejection from the game. 13.02.C.6, 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. 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. 5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. 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. 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. 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. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2011 to be eligible. 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). For example, while bats shall surely get dirt on them under normal use and may have pine tar added to the grip, if the dirt or pine tar obscures Key Graphic Information or adds to the thickness of the bat, such bats cannot be used in USSSA play until the dirt or pine tar has been removed to the extent necessary to make all such Key Graphic Information readable and the bat not have increased thickness. Baseball players start pitching at age 9 & 10. The ruling made by the committee will be final. USSSA will NOT be using the MLB mandatory batter limits. DH Rule: Top Gun will allow the Major League DH rule. Teams may play an official game with an eight (8) player line-up. 8.10, The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. For example, if at the end of the barrel next to the taper where there are no graphics the bat paint is worn off and the underlying bat material is exposed, that bat should be removed from play for being too worn. If a player records more than 9 outs in a day, they are required 2 days rest. 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. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. 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. 13U: Games will be be played on 54x80 or 60x90 as specified per event, 14U: All Core events (Red Flag) will be played on 60x90. You may bat 9,10,11 players or bat your entire roster. If time has expired, the last three hitters from previous inning will load the base with 1 out. (Chart 7.01.A-1). All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator leaving their position or base, in the field, on the bench, in the dugout area or grandstands to participate in a fight, brawl or altercation shall be immediately ejected from the game and may be disbarred / suspended. Leagues that conform to the below guidelines and register one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams shall be allowed to participate. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. 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. It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. The runner does not have to contact the fielder and the fielder does not have to control the ball for this to be considered an illegal act. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. Rules; Baseball . Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. Players shall only appear on one (1) Official Online League Roster. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . To coordinate the providing of an opportunity for teams to compete in league and tournament competition that leads to state championships and world championships in their respective competitive classifications and age divisions. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. 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. 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. 1/2018) 1. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. The exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. Playing Field: Distance between bases is 65 feet Pitching mound will be 44 feet from back tip of home plate. 2 0 obj If both parents are suspended, the player even after his suspension has ended pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and/or13.02.C.2 cannot participate in USSSA sanctioned activities until the suspension of one of the players parents has also ended or until the player reaches the age of eighteen (18) years old. A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. If the player pitches three and one-third (3 1/3) or more innings in one (1) day, the player cannot legally pitch the next day. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. 14U-18U Divisions Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. For the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. 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. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. At umpire discretion - batter runner may be directed back to base OR called out. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. 7.05.A A player removed from the pitching position (starting pitcher or subsequent relief pitcher) may not return to the pitching position for the remainder of the game. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . 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. 13.02.C.9(c), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. The bat has been subjected to pressure in a manner that exceeds that of striking the bat at game speed swing speed against a USSSA approved ball traveling at game speeds. All 14u players must use a maximum drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. 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. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. 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. In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker) 5) Avg. 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. Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name. 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. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. 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. 3. x\mSHNa>mWa_Ru@+6`C\8fI/{$F K*+~g|z=4'{|3mp6dfz?Og{OWst2'hD(^pb7zwmp"\z{a#A.sywg#`K]x9i7F}@C4:="u,JE&1+Hf(OukDT-zrr::wFxr|UXAiF d 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. 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. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. NEt*mw8yOt)8D0F|p-0(,s@6 |&,"/'RpBZyP*%WrTX@?R#nLL&6z&}.lxh#'H,\Gy7{+ymb6~%+C%/5L.|:8ULG} #g`M&_8at{[$f:5~K_ILU~^k*g Lineup cards are to be given to the official scorekeeper before the home plate meeting. Chairman determines that the bat has been altered, the Altered Bat Committee Chairman in consultation with the Director who inspected the bat at the USSSA facility may suspend a first-time offender for up to five (5) years from USSSA play. Withhold the bat from inspection and accept an immediate two-year (automatic life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, 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, Allow the Director to send the bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman and / or Manufacturer for a determination as to whether or not the bat is altered. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. Multiple failures of such USSSA compression testing may in the discretion of USSSA be viewed as unsportsmanlike conduct of the owner/user, coaches, manager and team. 8.11. A runner leaving early will result in a dead ball. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. 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. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. The fee shall be returned only if the protest is upheld. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. Supernova 10U 2023 III. Regardless of the number of players you have. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. A pitcher will only be allowed to pitch 3 innings per game and a maximum of 6 innings per week. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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. A regulation game consists of six (6) innings for age divisions 4U 12U and seven (7) innings for age divisions 13U and older, unless the game is: Extended because the score is tied after the completion of the regulation number of innings, in which case, play shall continue until the visiting team has scored more total runs than the home team at the end of a completed inning, or the home team scores the winning run in an uncompleted inning. 13U: 54/80. All players, coaches, managers, sponsors and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. 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. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. players can ever bat in another batting position. Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. Any player catching must wear all necessary protective gear including a catchers helmet with a facemask, throat guard (separately attached or built in), chest protector, chin/leg guards, and an athletic supporter. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. A.3. The pitching coach must position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any play. Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. 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. The same runner leaves early twice during the same appearance on base, will be called out. . 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). If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. 6:30 PM. Pool play overall record (winning percentage), If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. 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 player is listed on more than one roster, the player listed will make a decision as to which roster, he is legally on. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. 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. Upon becoming aware that a participant or coach/manager of his team has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), the Team Manager will not allow that person to participate in any USSSA sanctioned event and if occurring during a USSSA sanctioned event, shall have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event. 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. The USSSA Baseball season begins August 1st and concludes July 31st. SFS&+^I0dvSc@g;r/g5vS9enik/N(4Iz wp7D`zr^R0S4-Uei3T:h*g0=^!pr'{7d0e%+qy*cyniEPc"hOhbM%0FKD}L"dh`6DWq#r p^: Hugh Duffy played in baseball from 1888 to 1906 and set a record for the highest average in a single season. These bats must be permanently stamped with the BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. There is very little action because the pitchers have a hard time throwing strikes. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Tournament Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. 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. 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. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. The parent or guardian of the injured person, however, will not be bound by this protocol and may choose a different approach consistent with their legal rights as the parent or guardian. Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. Once the bat has been returned to the owner, no appeal can be made with respect to whether the bat is altered or not.