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. 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. 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. 7U Division
Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. Supernova 10U 2023 III. When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. 2.04. The pitching coach must position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any play. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2011 to be eligible. 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. At umpire discretion - batter runner may be directed back to base OR called out. 4 0 obj
In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. Protests will be heard and ruled on by a tournament committee. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. 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. The re-entry status of the courtesy runner, pitcher, and catcher shall not be affected by this rule. 8.17. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. Daily Limits 7U-8U: Daily max is 15 outs OR 50 pitches. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. If a foreign substance is discovered as being used or identifying marks on the bat are not visible the bat shall be removed from play. Perfect Game and Perfect Game Baseball Affiliate (PGBA) tournaments and events will adhere to the following Youth Grad Year and Age Restrictions for the Fall 2022- Spring/Summer 2023
Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. For a second-time offender pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, any such suspension shall be lifetime. Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. PDF 8U Coach 9U 10U 11U 12U 13U/14U 16U/18U Base Distance Pitching - Go.com The illegal player shall be removed from the offending teams Official Online Roster and additional penalties may be applied to the illegal player and / or team manager / coaches. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. Texas Force 10u Gray. (Second Offense)If a team is found in violation of this rule a second time, then the manager shall be ejected in addition to the First Offense penalty. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. #Eyk;E0~nJjt)0xQ#"Z/D/D)'N;~B'gp5:YsUD}Ap?MD,[JXFp.xJiR/[&eQ$PweETQja:de\upk #.1T_?Y/pV y9 N1N499gpvTFbmi@%4~IC( WL!fQyLPJPz. If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee 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. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor, fan, spectator, director, or officer who engages in physical fighting. Umpires shall work to settle all situations on the field. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. Pitching Rules: 9u-10u: 8 Innings | 11u-12u: 9 Innings | 13u-15u: 10 Innings | HS: Unlimited. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. The DH must be listed next to or under the player he is batting for in lineup. 9U A and . Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. Shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the last inning or only a fraction of it to win. All players must be listed on a teams online roster correctly prior to their first game or prior to the events deadline to add players. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 3rd grade who turn 10 years old before May 1st, 2023. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. (Run Rules still apply). The following pitching rules will apply to the 9u, 10u,11u, and 12u divisions the per game max is 3 innings with no max limit for the tournament -- Coaches it is up to you to make sure that kids are used properly - It is not the responsibility of the Tournament Officials. 8U Division
10U Baseball 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. 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. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. 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. are not legal for Perfect Game sanctioned events. 3 0 obj
HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. 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. c. 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. cannot be resumed it is a regulation game if: For a six (6) inning game, if three (3) innings have been played or if. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. The manager could face suspension. . All subs should be reported to the umpires. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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. 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 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 However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. Babe Ruth League Tournament Pitching Regulations A game not completed before the night break pursuant to USSSA Rules 7.03.D shall be a suspended game. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. 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. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. 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. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. 13.02.C.4. Baseball Official Rules And Policies - Game Day USA 2021 PG 10U National World Series Pitching Restrictions - Perfect Game 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. In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. All Rights Reserved. If there are no eligible subs the player leaving the original lineup will be recorded as an out until he is able to return. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. The 10U National League is open to boys or girls who are 9-10 years of age as of January 1st of the current registration year. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. 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. League / Tournament officials shall rule on all protests and their decisions shall be final. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. Bats that have certifying or identifying markings worn off the bat shall be removed from play. 7.01.G. 11U-12U: 50/70. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. The committees decision will be final! 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. For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. 7.05.B. 3.03. lightning detector, working on fields, etc. Field 6 @ Lindsey Lyons. Gm# 22. 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 USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. 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. 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. Rules; Baseball . 6:30 PM. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH Subsequent violations: batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. 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. 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. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. A pitcher will only be allowed to pitch 3 innings per game and a maximum of 6 innings per week. 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. 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. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. Penalty: The play continues. . Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. 13.02.C.9(f). Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up.