All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. 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. 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. The hitting team will start the inning with one out. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Any participant that is ejected by an umpire after a contest is completed must sit the next scheduled game. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. 13U NTIS. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. 10u**46' pitching**65' bases . 6. 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. No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. All bats for age divisions 14U and younger must be permanently stamped with the new USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark (Chart 7.01.C), or BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. If anytime during a tournament game, a player is discovered illegal due to an age violation or participating on more than one team in the same tournament, the team is subject to forfeit. The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. Protests must be declared to the Umpire-in-Chief and then to the League / Tournament Director before the next pitch following the dispute. PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. The bases are 60 feet apart and the fences no more than 200 feet in the Rookies division, for kids 8 and younger and the 10-and-under Minors division. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. No inning can start after the time limit. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitcher's line. RULE 19.00 ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. If a team uses a continuous line-up, all players other than the nine (9) defensive position players are Extra Hitters and may move freely in defensive positions with the exception of the pitching position. Coach pitch plays 60 feet bases. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. 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. 13.02.C.9. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. 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. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . 13.02.C.4. 9-10u Games are 1 hour 30 minutes; 6-8u games are 70 minutes. Rules; Baseball . Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. All-Star Program: All-Star is a playing level for actual All-Star teams formed from USSSA Sanctioned Leagues. The USSSA National By-Laws and the National League Major League Baseball Rules shall govern all . 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. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. 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. 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. Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction shall be called. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should 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. In the interest of maintaining a quality event, the tournament committee reserves the right to eject any person from the site for unruly or unsportsmanlike behavior. Barrel diameter for any bat may be no larger than 2 5/8". Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. Pitchers Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitchers circle to the safety arc. Sat 12:15 PM. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. 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. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. (Second Offense)If a team is found in violation of this rule a second time, then the manager shall be ejected in addition to the First Offense penalty. This decision is up to the individual player. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. Pitching mound visits will remain 2 coaches visits per inning, with the second coaches visit to the same pitcher in the same inning resulting in a pitching change. 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. Subsequent violations: batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. 8U Division Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. 4 0 obj The defensive player listed as the pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. The outfielders must remain behind the baseline until the ball is put into play. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. 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. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. 10. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. 7.05.B. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Any bat permanently stamped with the official USA Baseball logo is legal to use in any USSSA baseball event, except where BBCOR is required. 7.05.B.4(b), A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. 14U: 60/90. Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.B has been met. (Chart 7.01.A-1). Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. b. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. Pitching Restrictions: USSSA By-Laws pitching rules are in full effect for all USSSA tournaments. Players born on/after May 1, 2011are eligible. Field Dimensions Pitching rubber: 46 feet from the back of home plate Basepath: 60 feet Distance from home to 2nd base: 85 feet Player Participation 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. Fake bunts shall be prohibited. Protests shall be allowed for age and pitching violations or rule interpretations only. Shortened because an imposed Time Limit expires; or. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. Penalties for illegal bats will be assessed as per the NFHS rule book. All players, coaches, managers, sponsors and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. Players born on/after May 1, 2015are eligible. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Players shall only physically play for one (1) team per day, event, tournament, or weekend, regardless of location, venue, age division and / or classification. USA bats are approved. All leagues and tournaments played under the jurisdiction and administration of USSSA Baseball shall utilize Umpires who are registered with the Association. % 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. Rule 8.03.C 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. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. The Tournament Director will rule in the fairest possible way. Pool play games can end in a tie if the time limit is up or a complete game has been played. If PitchSmart is used, Pitch Limits listed above will be void, and teams will be asked to follow PitchSmart report page. 12.01.C. Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. Rule 7.04.C Penalty: The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires. When using the continuous lineup and a player has to leave the game for any reason, that position in the line-up becomes an out when that at bat comes around. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. 12.02.A.4. If the last pitch is fouled, the batter gets an additional pitch. USSSA will NOT be using the MLB mandatory batter limits. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. Note: A pitch regulation chart will be provided upon request. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. 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. 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. Adopted Spring 2022 . 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. 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. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. 13.02.C.6, Participation in, Profits from, or Encouraging the Altering of USSSA Marked Bats: Anyone who participates in, profits from, or encourages the altering of USSSA marked bats shall be suspended indefinitely from all USSSA activities, until the offending party has satisfied all requests of the USSSA Altered Bat Committee with respect to his altered bat activities including but not limited to publicly swearing under penalties of perjury to never again participate in, profit from, or encourage the altering of USSSA marked bats. 7U Division 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. 13.02.C.9(e), If any removed bat pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.9 is brought back into play at any USSSA sanctioned event an any time, the owner and user of such bat may be suspended for up to one year for unsportsmanlike conduct. 8.05. Players are responsible for their equipment and must clean such substances off of their bats so that the substance does not add to the thickness of the bat or obscure any Key Graphics Information about the bat. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. 7.05.B.2. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. 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. VBA rec follows CR tournament pitch count rules.