RULE 19.00 ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY COVERED. 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. In the event any item is not covered in these rules or NFHS rules, the tournament committee will make the fairest possible ruling and that ruling will be final! 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. No longer than 34 inches. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. A game can be finished with 8 players. Any coach, manager, sponsor or spectator ejected from a game shall immediately remove themselves from the vicinity of the playing field and / or grandstands for the remainder of the game. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. Pitchers Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitchers circle to the safety arc. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. Time begins after the 1st pitch. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. The player would be ineligible to legally pitch the next day. 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. SFS&+^I0dvSc@g;r/g5vS9enik/N(4Iz wp7D`zr^R0S4-Uei3T:h*g0=^!pr'{7d0e%+qy*cyniEPc"hOhbM%0FKD}L"dh`6DWq#r p^: 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. 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 games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. 7.02.E.7(c). 9U Division Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. If not go to #4. 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. If there are no eligible subs the player leaving the original lineup will be recorded as an out until he is able to return. 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 bats for purposes of this rule. If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Rule 7.05.B.2 Example: In the 7U 12U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of six (6) innings in one (1) day. Rule 7.05.B.1 Example: In the 7U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of three (3) innings in one (1) day and still legally pitch the next day. You must declare at the start of the game, and once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup is locked, and the number of batters may not be changed. 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. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 9 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 9 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 10 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 11 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 13 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 13 Rule 16.00 - Protests 13 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 13 Rule 18.00 . 14U-18U Divisions 8.11. (District, State, Area, Regional, and World Series) 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name. 7.02.E.2. 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. 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. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. Run Differential with a maximum of (8) Descending, For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield. 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. 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. For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. USSSA encourages its directors, umpires, coaches, referees, teams, team managers, and all adults involved in youth activities and participants to learn all they can about concussions in athletics and requires each of them and each of the USSSA directors to follow all federal, state and local laws (including concussion training and reaction laws) with regard to athletic competition sanctioned by USSSA. If the player pitches three and one-third (3 1/3) or more innings in one (1) day, the player cannot legally pitch the next day. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. 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. Teams may bunt a maximum of two (2) times per inning. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. 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. PLAYER BAT RULES: Must be a baseball bat. No runner may leave base until the ball has been hit. 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. Base Coaches - Not allowed to touch player when ball is in play. Perfect Game shall utilize officials who are registered with Perfect Game and administer the contest in accordance with Perfect Game rules and expectations. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. There shall be a chalked or permanent pitching rubber 32 from the rear point of home plate for 7U/8U and 25 from the rear point of home plate for 5U/6U. Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. **, A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product. 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). West Columbia Oilers 10u. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. 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. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. Also, coaches of adult teams which have multiple offenses under this rule may also be so suspended for failing to have his team follow USSSA. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. The umpire will declare the official start time at the end of the home plate coaches meeting. A replaced DH can re-enter the game one time since he was considered a starter. 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.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. Time shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to advance. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. In addition to any other penalties pursuant to USSSA Rules, any coach or manager of a youth team that has more than one suspension imposed on his players in connection with USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and /or 13.02.C.2 may be suspended from all USSSA activities for any time period, including life. 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. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. . Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. No specific weight/length ratio limit. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. A player found to be playing on multiple teams in the same weekend, anytime during the USSSA event, both teams MAY be disqualified and put in last place. If the team batting has not played defense yet and a courtesy runner is used for a player, the player that was run for must assume the catching position the next inning. Players shall only appear on one (1) Official Online League Roster. 7.05.B. This will allow both teams to have a fair and even shot at getting unlimited runs in their last at bat. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. Subsequent violations: batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. 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. Any intentional forfeit could result in the forfeiting team being eliminated from the tournament. 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. Effective January 1st, 2020, all 13U players must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor, fan, spectator, director, or officer who engages in physical fighting. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. 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. 9-10u Games are 1 hour 30 minutes; 6-8u games are 70 minutes. 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 Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 10 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 11 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 11 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 12 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 14 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 14 Rule 16.00 - Protests 14 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 14 Rule 18.00 . A batter that shows bunt is committed to an attempt to bunt or take the pitch. If such violation occurs during Pool Play, the team in violation of the rule may not advance to the Championship bracket regardless of record. We feel as though coaches are responsible for kids arm safety not OTC Sports. 13.02.C.9(c), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. Guidelines for Youth and Adolescent Pitchers, Focus on athleticism, physical fitness, and fun, Focus on learning baseball rules, general techniques, and teamwork, Do not exceed 80 combined innings pitched in any 12 month period, Take at least 4 months off from throwing every year, with at least 2-3 of those months being continuous, Make sure to properly warm up before pitching, Set and follow pitch-count limits and required rest periods, Avoid throwing pitches other than fastballs and change-ups, Avoid playing for multiple teams at the same time, Players should not pitch in multiple games on the same day, Play other sports during the course of the year, Pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers, No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If a call to be protested is the last recorded out of a game or on a game ending play, the protest MUST be filed prior to the Umpires and the protesting team leaving the field of play. 12.02.A.3, The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. The committees decision will be final! 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. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. An ineligible player is any player not listed on the official online roster (when rosters are required), a player with an incorrect birthday, or a player with name listed incorrectly on the official online roster. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. 13.02.C.4. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. A pitcher that pitches in a game and records no outs is not charged with any innings pitched. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. Penalty: Any ineligible player MAY cause the team to be disqualified and put in last place. 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. Doubleheaders - Each team will be home one game. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. 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). Leagues shall conform to all the requirements pursuant to USSSA Rules 12.01.A.1 12.01. 10U Blended Kid Pitch / Spring Softball 2023. Each organization -- whether it be a league, travel team, showcase or tournament -- should establish rules to ensure that players must follow the guidelines while playing in that league. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . % All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. 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. c. Infield fly rules do not apply. 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). 7.05.B.4(c). 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible. 13.02.C.11(d). Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. 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. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament Director. A pitcher that starts an inning must pitch to the first batter until the batter is put out or reaches 1st base. The outs recorded during the portion of the game played prior to suspension shall count as being played on the regularly scheduled day and the outs recorded during the portion of the game played once resumed, shall count as being played on the resumed day. No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. Once the bat has been returned to the owner, no appeal can be made with respect to whether the bat is altered or not. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. No "butcher boy" allowed (Show bunt, pull back to swing). ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. For participants and coaches/managers, the medical written medical consent form must be presented to the Team Manager and retained permanently by the Team Manager. 7.01.K. 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. 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. 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. VBA rec follows CR tournament pitch count rules. Pitcher's Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher's circle to the safety arc. 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 All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. 13U All Divisions: -5 or -3 Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. May start game with 8 players, 9th player spot is an out when he comes up in lineup. Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:-7's = 6 innings . Also, coaches of adult teams which have multiple offenses under this rule may also be so suspended for failing to have his team follow USSSA equipment rules. Effective January 1, 2021, the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events: **Re-tooled models of these bats may be used in Perfect Game play. 10U Division 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. <>/Metadata 1146 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1147 0 R>> 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 Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. Runner may leave base only after ball crosses plate: 1st Offense = Dead Ball / warning; 2nd Offense = Dead Ball / offending runner is called out, other runners return to previously occupied bases, no ball/strike charged to batter). Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. not an altered bat, if he brings it into a USSSA facility or used it in a USSSA sanctioned activity.
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