No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. The head coach penalties apply in either case. Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:-7's = 6 innings . Protests shall be allowed for age and pitching violations or rule interpretations only. 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. Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. 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. % 14U Championships. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2011 to be eligible. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. 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. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. 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 DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). Texas Force 10u Gray. This will allow both teams to have a fair and even shot at getting unlimited runs in their last at bat. 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. 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! Individualized graphics (such as a, team name, different color, player name or number only changes for a team or player), however, do not constitute custom. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. cannot be resumed it is a regulation game if: For a six (6) inning game, if three (3) innings have been played or if. A game not completed before the night break pursuant to USSSA Rules 7.03.D shall be a suspended game. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. Dugouts are not assigned. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will be determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below). A. Sienna Knight 9u. A player found to be playing on multiple teams in the same weekend, anytime during the USSSA event, both teams MAY be disqualified and put in last place. 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). If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. In case of scheduling changes, it is the teams responsibility, not the tournament committee, to make sure they are aware of the new schedule or any scheduling changes. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. 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. Time limit for all games is 1 hour and 20 minutes. 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. If a player records more than 9 outs in a day, they are required 2 days rest. A.3. League Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned leagues, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. ), The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. This will make the machine at 44 feet. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 7.04.B. 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. Balk Rule Perfect Game reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play. 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 teams should be prepared to start their game up to 10 minutes early in case we are ahead of schedule. 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. 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. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. This division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. 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. 10U Division- Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 3th grade. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. 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. The teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements. The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two. 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. 4 0 obj 2) RAINOUTS - A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made at 4:30pm. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. The owner/user of the bat have the responsibility of having knowledge whether a bat is altered. 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. 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). 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. The quantity of awards to be presented for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. If time has expired, the last three hitters from previous inning will load the base with 1 out. The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. All subs should be reported to the umpires. Time begins after the 1st pitch. Wood, metal or composite is allowed. It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. A runner who jumps over a player will be called out whether or not contact is made with the defensive 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. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. 8U Division Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. 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. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Time limit could change in case of tournament interruptions. Any player ejected from a game shall either immediately remove themselves from the vicinity of the playing field for the remainder of the game or be confined to the dugout area for the remainder of the game at the discretion of the League / Tournament Director. Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. 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. 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. 100 Pitch maximum over 2, 3 or 4 day events. home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. The bases will be set at 60 feet and the mound at 46 feet. Blackout 7u. Players born on/after May 1, 2011are eligible. Perfect Game and Perfect Game Baseball Affiliate (PGBA) tournaments and events will adhere to the following Youth Grad Year and Age Restrictions for the Fall 2022- Spring/Summer 2023 No longer than 34 inches. (District, State, Area, Regional, and World Series) A suspended game will resume where the game was halted. 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. All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. I.E. ONE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day. The team WILL be disqualified and put in last place. Penalty: The play continues. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. Rules; Baseball . A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. If no players not presently in the line-up are available, the courtesy runner shall be the player making the last batted out. Starting in the 10th inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will load the bases with 1 out. No inning can start after the time limit. . Any intentional forfeit could result in the forfeiting team being eliminated from the tournament. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. 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. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the USSSA Baseball program. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. 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. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. 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. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards. 10u**46' pitching**65' bases . The manager could face suspension. Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. Regulators. 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. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. 13.02.C.9. 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. 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. 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. 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. Pool play games can end in a tie if the time limit is up or a complete game has been played. lightning detector, working on fields, etc. oXrJ+3F&Qn}NN R{$}z=[ICvq} $f The USSSA National By-Laws and the National League Major League Baseball Rules shall govern all . (This will help the tournament keep on time). 7.02.E.7(c). 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 . Players who are 12U are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 3rd grade who turn 10 years old before May 1st, 2023. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. Field and Equipment info: Regulations may vary by organization, but these are typical guidelines for 10U: Pitching Mound Distance (feet): 46 Distance between bases (feet): 65 Typical permitted bats: USSSA or USA Players typically use bats in this length range: 29-31 inches Typical bat "drops" (difference between length and weight): -10 ounces Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name. 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. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. Pitcher's Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher's circle to the safety arc. 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. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitcher's line. not an altered bat, if he brings it into a USSSA facility or used it in a USSSA sanctioned activity. b. 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. 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. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. The State Director or directors appointed by the State Director shall conduct all Qualifying Tournaments to assure that the USSSA Baseball National By-laws & Rules are being followed at all times. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. 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. 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. 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. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. 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. Championship Games are no Time Limit if time allows. 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. 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. The Courtesy Runner shall be the player making the last batted out. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. Teams may start and end a game with no less than 8 players. Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. If PitchSmart is used, Pitch Limits listed above will be void, and teams will be asked to follow PitchSmart report page. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. Additional NFHS 9U & 10U Rule Exceptions A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. 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. Hugh Duffy played in baseball from 1888 to 1906 and set a record for the highest average in a single season. A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. The Shamrock Spectacular I ( 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/11/2023 to 03/11/2023 9U A and . Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. 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. 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. A player may not pitch in more than one game per day regardless of pitch count. PITCHING GUIDELINES: Innings pitched are not limited by innings daily on 2-day events. Barrel diameter for any bat may be no larger than 2 5/8". 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. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. 10U Division Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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. Youth Pitching Regulations: The MLB balk rule will be enforced. 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. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. If at any time, a courtesy runner is determined to be ineligible, a proper replacement pursuant to these rules (if available) shall be used without penalty. 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. SFS&+^I0dvSc@g;r/g5vS9enik/N(4Iz wp7D`zr^R0S4-Uei3T:h*g0=^!pr'{7d0e%+qy*cyniEPc"hOhbM%0FKD}L"dh`6DWq#r p^: For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. The hitting team will start the inning with one out. Leagues that conform to the below guidelines and register one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams shall be allowed to participate. 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. 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. 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. The manger could face suspension. 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. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. Also, in the windup position, a pitcher is permitted to have his free foot on the rubber, in front of the rubber, behind the rubber, or off to the side of the rubber. A runner starting a play at 3rd base may ONLY advance home on a batted ball or when forced home by a walk, hit batter, or another force play (bases loaded). Bats that are damaged in any way, including but not limited to cracked, warped, missing a knob/cap, having a rattle, etc. Play continues until one team is ahead at the end of an inning. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament Director. 7.05.B.4(b), A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. 1.02. #Eyk;E0~nJjt)0xQ#"Z/D/D)'N;~B'gp5:YsUD}Ap?MD,[JXFp.xJiR/[&eQ$PweETQja:de\upk #.1T_?Y/pV y9 N1N499gpvTFbmi@%4~IC( WL!fQyLPJPz. 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. League / Tournament officials shall rule on all protests and their decisions shall be final. If the owner/user refuses to allow the requesting body to inspect the bat the owner/user accepts an automatic three-year suspension from Perfect Game sanctioned events. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. 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. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. 11U-12U: All games will be played on 50x70 fields. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Only State Directors shall register and approve all Official Online Roster for All-Star teams. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. 7.05.B. Base Coaches - Not allowed to touch player when ball is in play. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. Must be a baseball bat - no restriction on weight or length as long as bat has "BPF 1.15 or USA" stamp. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game.
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