If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. THREE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in three (3) consecutive days. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. 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). 13.02.C.11(d). Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 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. 14U Championships. An individual must know that his bat is. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. 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). Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. Play continues until one team is ahead at the end of an inning. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. 10. 7.01.G. A league shall consist of a minimum eight (8) game schedule. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . All leagues and tournaments played under the jurisdiction and administration of USSSA Baseball shall utilize Umpires who are registered with the Association. All teams should be prepared to start their game up to 10 minutes early in case we are ahead of schedule. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. 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. 2023 10U PGBA MARCH BATTLE OF THE BATS (AA) Event Schedule | Perfect Game 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 Pitchers Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitchers circle to the safety arc. Shamrock Spectacular I ( 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) (2023) - USSSA If it is the last game of the tournament the offender may be required to sit the first game of the next tournament that the team plays in. 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. 1/2018) 1. 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. 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. Babe Ruth League Tournament Pitching Regulations No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. 10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. 4 0 obj Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. Doubleheaders - Each team will be home one game. MAJOR Youth Baseball League Rules - Umpire Hub Protests will be heard and ruled on by a tournament committee. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. All pitchers must adhere to the pitch count rest requirements before pitching in another tournament game. Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. The teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements. 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 The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. 10U Division Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. endobj USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. 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. All-Star Program: All-Star is a playing level for actual All-Star teams formed from USSSA Sanctioned Leagues. This information will be posted on the tournament web site when it becomes available. 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. After the Director, Altered Bat Committee and Manufacturer examination of a bat to determine if it is altered have all been completed, or upon the decision of the owner / user to not allow further inspection of the bat pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, the bat shall be returned to the owner. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. 10U Division However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. 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. A pitcher that pitches in a game and records no outs is not charged with any innings pitched. Any team in violation of any roster rules located in section 3.08, 3.09 and 3.10 MAY be disqualified from their current event and be placed in last place. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. For a second-time offender pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, any such suspension shall be lifetime. 13U Futures Series. National Championship Sports | Baseball | NCS First Pitch The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. 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. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two. 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. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. When a batted ball hits the pitching machine, the ball is dead, the batter is awarded one base, with each runner advancing one base. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. 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. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. 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. All 14u players must use a maximum drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. After 4 complete innings, a tie score will be recorded a tie in pool play. (30/40 Hour Rule) Regular Season Pitching Regulation (Rule 8:94) (a) A pitcher after having thrown more than 60 pitches in one game or on the same day shall However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. 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. 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. 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. 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. A legal slide can be either feet first or head first. The 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. The hitting team will start the inning with one out. In League, Qualifying Tournament and State Championship play, time limits may be used with approval of the League / Tournament / State Director. A pitcher will only be allowed to pitch 3 innings per game and a maximum of 6 innings per week. No team should benefit from the result of a forfeit in an unfair manner. 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.