However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. Any bat permanently stamped with the official USA Baseball logo is legal to use in any USSSA baseball event, except where BBCOR is required. 13.02.C.9(b), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. 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 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. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. League / Tournament officials shall rule on all protests and their decisions shall be final. All 14u players must use a maximum drop 5 (-5) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. The player would be ineligible to legally pitch the next day. 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. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. 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. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. Championship Games are no Time Limit if time allows. For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. 14U Division Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. No infield will be allowed during the tournaments. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. 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. A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. A player may not pitch in more than one game per day regardless of pitch count. The exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. 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. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. 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. 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 . 1.02. 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. 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. <>/Metadata 1146 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1147 0 R>> No protest shall be allowed following the game. Tournament committee reserves the right to remove teams from playoff contention. 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. . Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. If two teams have previously matched up in pool play, lower seeds may be switched to provide teams with new opponents for the first round of bracket play. (Chart 7.01.A-1). Any team in violation of any roster rules located in section 3.08, 3.09 and 3.10 MAY be disqualified from their current event and be placed in last place. Tournament Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. Pool play games can end in a tie if the time limit is up or a complete game has been played. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament Director. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . 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 a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. (Run Rules still apply). All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. 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. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. Protests must be declared to the Umpire-in-Chief and then to the League / Tournament Director before the next pitch following the dispute. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards. Players shall only appear on one (1) Official Online League Roster. If the last pitch is fouled, the batter gets an additional pitch. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. 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. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. 12U Division 9U-10U: All games will be played on 46x65 fields. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. This information will be posted on the tournament web site when it becomes available. Roster Batting will be required during the ENTIRE tournament. players can ever bat in another batting position. Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. 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. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. 13.02.C.11(d). If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. 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. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. . Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor, fan, spectator, director, or officer who engages in physical fighting. 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. . Shortened because any applicable part of USSSA Rule 7.03.B has been met. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. Rules; Baseball . ONE Successful bunt per inning. 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. Pitching Restrictions: USSSA By-Laws pitching rules are in full effect for all USSSA tournaments. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Gm# 22. Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:-7's = 6 innings . If a team uses a line-up that contains ten (10) players, the player in the Extra Hitter position has free defensive substitution. 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. Items not specifically covered shall be referred to the USSSA Baseball State Director with guidance from the Baseball Committee Chairman. 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. The ruling made by the committee will be final. The teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. If a player records more than 9 outs in a day, they are required 2 days rest. Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. 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. Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. 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. If no players not presently in the line-up are available, the courtesy runner shall be the player making the last batted out. 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. 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). **, A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product. 10U Division Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. All subs should be reported to the umpires. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. 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. 6U Division This division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. 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. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. 14.05. 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. In double elimination brackets, the highest seeded team shall be the home team until the championship game. 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. The outfielders must remain behind the baseline until the ball is put into play. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. If the violating pitcher has legal innings remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. A.3. 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. Time shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to advance. The DH role for a team is terminated for the rest of the game if: A replaced DH re-enters the game on defense (the acting DH is disqualified from further participation. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker) 5) Avg. 13.02.C.9. 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. Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name. Runs Allowed Ascending 6) Avg. 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. 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. Time begins after the 1st pitch. A RUNNER STEALING FROM 2ND TO THIRD BASE MAY NOT ADVANCE TO HOME ON AN OVERTHROW BY THE CATCHER. I.E. 9U A and . Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. 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. 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. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. 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. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. 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. 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. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. 13U Division The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. Leagues may develop their own fee structure and methods of recording and settling protests. The re-entry status of the courtesy runner, pitcher, and catcher shall not be affected by this rule. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitcher's line. 7U Division Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. The same runner leaves early twice during the same appearance on base, will be called out. 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. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. 12.01.C. (District, State, Area, Regional, and World Series) will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. The committees decision will be final! A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. Pool play overall record (winning percentage), If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. Regardless of the number of players you have. endobj Time Limit. 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. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). In the event during bracket play that both teams are seeded the same, we will have coin flip. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible. A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. 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. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. 7.04.B. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 10U Division- Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 3th grade. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the All-Star State Championship and World Series. Without a written medical written clearance from a licensed medical doctor to return to play, such persons will not be allowed to return to the USSSA playing field in a USSSA sanctioned event. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. 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. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. The first team a player participates for is their official team. Lincoln Park Sports Complex 1. <> 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. 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. All offensive players shall use a double ear-flap batting helmet whenever at bat, on deck, on base or any other time outside of the dugout and the ball is live and in play. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. Altered Bat Determination by Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer: If, after making the inspection of a potential altered bat, the Director in his discretion decides that the bat might be an altered bat, the suspected offending owner and / or user and may either: 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 13.02.C.2(b). Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. 2.04. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Players who turn 7 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the last inning or only a fraction of it to win. 7.05.B.7. No longer than 34 inches. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. 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. The player would be ineligible to pitch the next day. SFS&+^I0dvSc@g;r/g5vS9enik/N(4Iz wp7D`zr^R0S4-Uei3T:h*g0=^!pr'{7d0e%+qy*cyniEPc"hOhbM%0FKD}L"dh`6DWq#r p^: If not go to #4. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . 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. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible. Awards and Coach Suspensions: If an owner / user chooses to submit a suspected altered bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee or Manufacturer no awards may be given to the team until the bat is determined not to be altered. 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. 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. The owner/user of the bat have the responsibility of having knowledge whether a bat is altered. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. 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.