All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. 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). In the event play is stopped for any reason before or during the Championship round, first place, second place, third place, etc. Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible. 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. The DH must be listed next to or under the player he is batting for in lineup. Rule 8.08 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. Players shall only appear on one (1) Official Online League Roster. Players born on/after May 1, 2012are eligible. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. 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. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. If a team plays with an eight (8) player line-up, an out shall be declared for the ninth (9th) position in the batting line-up each turn at bat. Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. Each State Director shall adopt an acceptable system to qualifying teams for State Championship and / or World Series participation. 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. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. 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. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. A runner who jumps over a player will be called out whether or not contact is made with the defensive player. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. Special base running rules are also in effect. 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. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. The Ball. 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 . Pitch Hit & Run DYB Youth Baseball Announces Partnership With TeamPass DYB Online Store . Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. 2) RAINOUTS - A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made at 4:30pm. 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. Regulators. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the All-Star State Championship and World Series. A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. 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. 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. 7 run limit per inning, until the last inning (unlimited runs), which will be declared with less than 15 minutes on the clockat the start of the new inning. For officials/umpires/referees, the medical written consent form must be presented to the Tournament Director and retained permanently by the USSSA State Director. 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. 15. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. 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. Safety and integrity of the game are two major factors at Perfect Game events, and with the implementation of the following changes, we are taking the next steps in providing an updated and premier experience on the baseball field. . We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. Also, any player turning 12 prior to September 1st will not be eligible. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. 12.02.A.3, The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. Directors will rule in the fairest way possible. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. All leagues and tournaments played under the jurisdiction and administration of USSSA Baseball shall utilize Umpires who are registered with the Association. Run Differential with a maximum of (8) Descending, The playing field shall be laid out according to the recommended dimensions contained within these rules. Gm# 33. 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. b. 13U/14U. The objective of USSSA Rec Baseball shall be to organize and promote youth and adult baseball, to perpetuate the interest and love of the game. The catcher shall wear all appropriate protective gear including a catchers helmet with facemask and either a built in extended throat guard or a separately attached throat guard, chest protector, shin and / or leg guards, and protective cup. 12U Division Teams may bunt a maximum of two (2) times per inning. 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. Pitcher's Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher's circle to the safety arc. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. 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. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. 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. Leagues shall submit their complete rules, by-laws, and schedules for approval. Guidelines for Youth and Adolescent Pitchers. 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. not an altered bat, if he brings it into a USSSA facility or used it in a USSSA sanctioned activity. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! 14U Championships. AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH In the event during bracket play that both teams are seeded the same, we will have coin flip. A player, spectator, fan or coach ejection carries removal from that game only. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. 3.03. 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. 11U-12U: 50/70. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023. 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. State Directors shall have the authority to amend these National By-laws & Rules to accommodate the needs of the Qualifying Tournament with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. Team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs. Players who turn 7 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 8.19, The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. 11U-12U: All games will be played on 50x70 fields. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker), 6) Avg. The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. This is to be interpreted as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in two (2) days as long as the player doesnt pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) day. 7.05.B.4(c). 10u Baseball Rules RULES FOR EVERY LEVEL 1) FOR START OF GAMES - please see schedule T-Ball (6u) through Junior (10u) games consist of 6 innings, all other games are 7 innings. Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. The definition to be utilized for the purpose of the pitching restrictions for end of a day shall be any time of night or day that the facility is closed and teams have a break in playing prior to the next days games. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. In the championship game, the team in the winners bracket shall be the home team and a coin toss shall determine the home team for the IF game. A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. Hugh Duffy played in baseball from 1888 to 1906 and set a record for the highest average in a single season. In League, Qualifying Tournament and State Championship play, time limits may be used with approval of the League / Tournament / State Director. Managers and coaches may wear athletic type gear. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. 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. USSSA will NOT be using the MLB mandatory batter limits. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. lightning detector, working on fields, etc. 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. 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. The manger could face suspension. 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. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. If time has expired, the last three hitters from previous inning will load the base with 1 out. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two. If there is a contradiction with language found in any printed copy of this addendum and the version most recently updated online, the online version shall supersede. The 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. No "butcher boy" allowed (Show bunt, pull back to swing). 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. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. Only the Head Director can call a forfeit. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. The pitching coach must be in contact with the chalked/permanent pitchers rubber while, pitching. For any player to be eligible, they must be listed on the ELIGIBLE PLAYERS list on their teams online Roster. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. The infield fly rule and dropped third strike rule shall not be enforced. 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. The ball shall be declared dead before making the award. 13.02.C.9(b), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. The Courtesy Runner shall be the player making the last batted out. Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. 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. The defensive player being hit for can also re-enter the game one time if subbed for. I.E. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. Fair Ball Arc: There shall be a twenty (20) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. The official scorebook and lineup card for the game will be kept by tournament staff, in case of emergency where staff cannot keep book the home team will be the official scorer. The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. 2 0 obj 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. All players participating in USSSA Rec League Baseball play shall have photocopies of their original birth certificate in the possession of their team manager at all times. An individual must know that his bat is. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. Blackout 7u. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. 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 It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. League Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned leagues, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. Penalty: Any ineligible player MAY cause the team to be disqualified and put in last place. 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. 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. 7.01.G. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. Recreational Baseball - Calendar Days Rest/Pitch Count Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. Upon becoming aware that a participant, coach/manager or official/umpire/referee has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), a USSSA official/umpire/referee or director will have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. endobj The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Texas Force 10u Gray. Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. 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. 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. Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Starting in the 10th inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will load the bases with 1 out. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. 8U Division In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. Please be reminded that unsportsmanlike conduct can result in a game or tournament suspension in the discretion of the Umpire or tournament director and up to a year suspension in the discretion of the State Director. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. 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. If there is a contradiction with language found in any printed copy of this addendum and the version most recently updated online, the online version shall supersede. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. 12.01.C. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. Any intentional forfeit could result in the forfeiting team being eliminated from the tournament. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. The pitching coach must position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any play. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. (Chart 7.05.B-1) The end of the day for the purpose of this rule shall be the time of day or night when the ballpark is shut down and the teams go home for the night break. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitcher's line. Please be reminded that unsportsmanlike conduct can result in a game or tournament suspension in the discretion of the Umpire or tournament director and up to a year suspension in the discretion of the State Director. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards. 44 M.P.H. 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. 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. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. equipment rules. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. Teams may start and end a game with no less than 8 players. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.C has been met. Players shall only physically play for one (1) team per day, event, tournament, or weekend, regardless of location, venue, age division and / or classification. 7.05.B.7. 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. Protests shall be allowed for age and pitching violations or rule interpretations only. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. Run spreads for all games: 12 runs after 3 innings; 8 runs after 4 innings. Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 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. 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. Tournament committee reserves the right to remove teams from playoff contention. No longer than 34 inches. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. Destruction of property or abuse or failure to pay. 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). 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. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA 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. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. 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. A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. The committees decision will be final! Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. 1. 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. Upon protest, failure to have a photocopy of the original birth certificate immediately available upon demand shall result in the offending team losing the game(s). The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. 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. All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. 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. 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. USSSA licensed baseballs must have a USSSA Mark, must weigh between 5 and 5.25 ounces, must have a circumference of between 8.95 and 9.25 inches, have a COR of between .5 and .555 and have an ASTM standard compression of between 200 and 350 pounds. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. 13.02.C.11(c), 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. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. 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. Uniform numbers cannot be protested.
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