The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitchers line. 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. Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. (District, State, Area, Regional, and World Series) 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. Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. 9U Division Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. A RUNNER STEALING FROM 2ND TO THIRD BASE MAY NOT ADVANCE TO HOME ON AN OVERTHROW BY THE CATCHER. All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. The committees decision will be final! Time limit for all games is 1 hour and 20 minutes. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 7th grade who turn 14 years old before May 1st, 2023. 9U-10U: 46/65. The league/tournament director has the authority to remove anyone from the event at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. Runs Allowed Ascending 6) Avg. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 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. Altered Bat Director Inspection and Suspension: A USSSA Director may at any time ask to inspect a bat that has been brought into the location of a USSSA sanctioned event or any other USSSA facility. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. 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. . Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Non-starters are not allowed to re-enter. Pitches that are deemed unhittable by the umpire will not be counted. 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. 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. Protests on uniforms shall not be allowed. The ruling made by the committee will be final. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Adopted Spring 2022 . 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. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. Daily Limits 7U-8U: Daily max is 15 outs OR 50 pitches. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. 13U Futures Series. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. 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 a second-time offender pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, any such suspension shall be lifetime. Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. If a player fouls off the 6th pitch it will be recorded as an out. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. 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. not an altered bat, if he brings it into a USSSA facility or used it in a USSSA sanctioned activity. A suspended game will resume where the game was halted. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. 'y\nX J#^-lb^\);?j]x&8'BjkIAl&`!v]k+i e\kq;Qepf3+rQfarSH6^!1o[#RbjqXd|'v5SE}j$/Y_Ec5cE<058:fnF^EG- "Jymk6;W0lq~QQ_OSPmu Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards. 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. 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 ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. Players born on/after May 1, 2015are eligible. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. Regulators. The Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/12/2023 to 03/12/2023 Also, any player turning 12 prior to September 1st will not be eligible. No runner may leave base until the ball has been hit. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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 individual must know that his bat is. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. 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. Blackout 7u. 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. 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. Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. The only question is whether the bat is altered or whether the owner / user has refused to let the bat be examined to determine if it is altered. 10. 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. 7.02.D.1 Teams may bat a nine (9) player line-up, or a nine (9) player line-up with a Designated Hitter (DH), or a ten (10) player line-up with an Extra Hitter (EH), or a 10 player line-up up with a DH and EH, or a continuous line-up of all present, eligible, uniformed players. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. Once the player has appeared in a game, the player may NOT participate with another team in the same weekend, regardless of age division or classification. 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. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. 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. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. 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. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. Z_-- 8.11. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. 12U Division When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. 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). However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. The team WILL be disqualified and put in last place. Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. Time shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to advance. All players, coaches, managers, sponsors and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. 12.02.A.3, The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. Metal cleats cannot be worn for divisions 12U and younger. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. 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). 13.02.C.11(d). Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. Championship Games are no Time Limit if time allows. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. Supernova 10U 2023 III. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. Texas Tie Breaker, last 3 hitters on base with 1 out. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. A runner starting from 1st or 2nd Base may advance home as a batted ball continuation of a play (there is not a mandatory ""red light"" at 3rd Base for a play in motion). The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. 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. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023. 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. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. For White or Blue flag events please check the bat restrictions tab per event. 8.15, A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Amounts to be charged as entry fees for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. 7U Division If the violating pitcher has no legal innings remaining, its deemed a pitching limitations violation pursuant to USSSA Rule 7.05.B.7. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. 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. 7.05.B.7. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. 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. 7U Division Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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. State Directors allowing an official/umpire/referee back in the field of play without the necessary consent will be subject to being disciplined as determined by the USSSA Board of Directors. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. 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. 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 A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. Rules; Baseball . 6U Division Players who turn 7 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Additional NFHS 9U & 10U Rule Exceptions CAf"yoimmky+$4BazV\B:'= @?hQ,.=$eN2mZ9#Cu1+p shuKv\d May start game with 8 players, 9th player spot is an out when he comes up in lineup. Youth Player Altered Bats: The parents or legal guardians of a youth player suspended pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2 may be suspended for any time period, including life, from all USSSA sanctioned activities. The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker), 6) Avg. If you go watch pitchers in this age group the first half of the season hardly anything happens in the games. A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. 9-10u Games are 1 hour 30 minutes; 6-8u games are 70 minutes. 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. Rule 8.11.A 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. The fourth (4th) outfielder shall not assume an infield position. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. Guidelines for Youth and Adolescent Pitchers. <> Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game. 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. Bat Restrictions: 13u & Younger: All bats -5 or greater must be stamped BPF 1.15 USSSA or USA stamp. 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. The quantity of awards to be presented for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. The infield fly rule and dropped third strike rule shall not be enforced. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. Please view the Pitching Report on the event page to see what pitching rules are being for events. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. The tournament committee will rule on all forfeits. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. 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. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. Additionally, if a team is batting their entire lineup, the courtesy runner will be the last batted out. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. 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. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. No team shall be allowed to compete in any USSSA Rec League Baseball program without first paying their team registration fee. 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. If a game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. There is very little action because the pitchers have a hard time throwing strikes. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. 7.05.B. 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. All bats for scholastic divisions (High School Events) must conform to the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) bat standards including a length to weight ratio no greater than negative three (-3) ounces. Be sure you are aware of all rules and rule changes. 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. 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.
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