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Pitching Rules:
Age One day Max to pitch next day One Day Max Three Day Max
9U-12U 3 6 8
13U-14U 3 7 8
Rainout Info-
Refunds will be given as follows:
0 games played- Full Refund
1 game played- 50% refund
2 games played- No refund
In the event that pool play is completed and rainout occurs, tournament will be official and placing will be based on pool play results. It is very important that you take this into consideration if rain is expected during any tournament.
13U
-7 innings, pool and bracket play 1 hour 45 minutes
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
-Championship un-timed
-Loose Bases
-Unlimited runs per inning
-Runner may advance to 1st on a dropped 3rd strike.
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
10 after 4
-Bases 80 feet
-Mound 54'
-Pitchers: USSSA Rules in effect
-Each team supplies 1 ball each game, or coaches can agree on something.
11U/12U
-6 innings, pool and bracket play 1 hour 30 minutes
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
-Championship un-timed
-Loose Bases
-Unlimited runs per inning
-Runner may advance to 1st on a dropped 3rd strike.
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
10 after 4
-Bases 70 feet
-Mound 50'
-Pitchers: USSSA Rules in effect
-Each team supplies 1 ball each game, or coaches can agree on something.
9U/10U
-6 innings, pool and bracket play 1 hour 30 minutes
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
-Championship un-timed
-Loose Bases
-Unlimited runs per inning
-Runner may advance to 1st on a dropped 3rd strike.
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
10 after 4
-Bases 65 feet
-Mound 44'/46' (9/10)
-Pitchers: USSSA Rules in effect
-Each team supplies 1 ball each game, or coaches can agree on something.
8U/7U
-5 inning games, pool play and bracket play 1 hour 15 minutes
-Championship game will be un-timed
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
- Time will be called when lead runner is stopped.
- No infield fly rule.
-No Stealing
-2 bunts per inning
-5 Pitches max, even if 5th pitch is fouled off, batter is out on 5th pitch.
-7 Runs per inning
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
8 after 4
-Speeds:
40 mph/ 44 Feet
Bases: 60 feet
-Home team will supply scorekeeper
Pitching Rules:
Age One day Max to pitch next day One Day Max Three Day Max
9U-12U 3 6 8
13U-14U 3 7 8
Rainout Info-
Refunds will be given as follows:
0 games played- Full Refund
1 game played- 50% refund
2 games played- No refund
In the event that pool play is completed and rainout occurs, tournament will be official and placing will be based on pool play results. It is very important that you take this into consideration if rain is expected during any tournament.
13U
-7 innings, pool and bracket play 1 hour 45 minutes
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
-Championship un-timed
-Loose Bases
-Unlimited runs per inning
-Runner may advance to 1st on a dropped 3rd strike.
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
10 after 4
-Bases 80 feet
-Mound 54'
-Pitchers: USSSA Rules in effect
-Each team supplies 1 ball each game, or coaches can agree on something.
11U/12U
-6 innings, pool and bracket play 1 hour 30 minutes
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
-Championship un-timed
-Loose Bases
-Unlimited runs per inning
-Runner may advance to 1st on a dropped 3rd strike.
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
10 after 4
-Bases 70 feet
-Mound 50'
-Pitchers: USSSA Rules in effect
-Each team supplies 1 ball each game, or coaches can agree on something.
9U/10U
-6 innings, pool and bracket play 1 hour 30 minutes
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
-Championship un-timed
-Loose Bases
-Unlimited runs per inning
-Runner may advance to 1st on a dropped 3rd strike.
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
10 after 4
-Bases 65 feet
-Mound 44'/46' (9/10)
-Pitchers: USSSA Rules in effect
-Each team supplies 1 ball each game, or coaches can agree on something.
8U/7U
-5 inning games, pool play and bracket play 1 hour 15 minutes
-Championship game will be un-timed
-Pool play can end in a tie, tie breaker for seeding will be record, then runs allowed, then runs scored.
- Time will be called when lead runner is stopped.
- No infield fly rule.
-No Stealing
-2 bunts per inning
-5 Pitches max, even if 5th pitch is fouled off, batter is out on 5th pitch.
-7 Runs per inning
-Run Rule is:
20 anytime
15 after 3
8 after 4
-Speeds:
40 mph/ 44 Feet
Bases: 60 feet
-Home team will supply scorekeeper
