In the event play is stopped for any reason before or during the Championship round, first place, second place, third place, etc. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. PDF Official Baseball National By-laws & Rules - Usssa Directors reserve the right to adjust game lengths to benefit the event. #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. The bat has in any other way had its on-field performance improved by physically changing the bat (other than by hitting the bat at game condition swing speeds against a USSSA approved ball traveling at game condition speeds). These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. If the Umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and before the next legal pitch, the defensive team shall have the choice of the result of play or the batter being called out and all runners returning to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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. 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 coach may choose to pitch from behind the chalked/permanent pitchers rubber and is. 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. 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. 9U A and . A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Similarly, as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in three (3) days as long as the player doesnt pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) or second (2nd) days. 7.02.E.4. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible. After 4 complete innings, a tie score will be recorded a tie in pool play. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. 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 stealing home. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. 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 Any spectator, coach, manager, or player who is ejected for the second time during the tournament will be eliminated from participating for the remainder of the tournament. For all Pool Play games- Home team will be determined by coin flip. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. Championship Round/Playoffs: If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. 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. Pitching Restrictions: USSSA By-Laws pitching rules are in full effect for all USSSA tournaments. 8U: All games will be played on 40x60 fields. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. Both must always stay in the same batting spot. Starting in the 10th inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will load the bases with 1 out. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. Directors have the right to amend their own events pitching rules and go to PitchSmart at the 13U and 14U age groups if they so choose. Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Teams may bunt a maximum of two (2) times per inning. 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. 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. A batter that shows bunt is committed to an attempt to bunt or take the pitch. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. All pitchers must adhere to the pitch count rest requirements before pitching in another tournament game. Malicious contact is solely up to the discretion of the Umpire. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. 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. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. Please double check your events specific bat restrictions as some events have stricter bat restrictions. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. 12.02.A.3, The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. 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 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. Leagues that conform to the below guidelines and register one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams shall be allowed to participate. 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. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. PITCHING GUIDELINES: Innings pitched are not limited by innings daily on 2-day events. 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. 10U Division 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. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. 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. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the All-Star State Championship and World Series. 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. 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. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 6th grade who turn 13 years old before May 1st, 2023. Infield fly rules do not apply. 14.05. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. No longer than 34 inches. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. 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. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. Babe Ruth League Tournament Pitching Regulations Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. 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. 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. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned 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. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. 14U-18U Divisions If a player fouls off the 6th pitch it will be recorded as an out. Violation of the uniform rules shall result in the violator being allowed to immediately conform or be removed from the game. If such violation occurs during Pool Play, the team in violation of the rule may not advance to the Championship bracket regardless of record. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. 2) RAINOUTS - A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made at 4:30pm. Managers and coaches may wear athletic type gear. In 10u baseball pitching is now a big part of the game. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Pitching Rules: 9u-10u: 8 Innings | 11u-12u: 9 Innings | 13u-15u: 10 Innings | HS: Unlimited. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. 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. 13U All Divisions: -5 or -3 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). 13U: 54/80. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. 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. 9U & 10U GHVBL Rules - Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League 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. 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. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. An Intentional Walk may be issued upon announcement from either the pitcher or catcher without throwing pitches. Cal Ripken Baseball - A Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. 10U Baseball 13U/14U. The manger could face suspension. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. 9-10u Games are 1 hour 30 minutes; 6-8u games are 70 minutes. The Courtesy Runner shall be the player making the last batted out. An individual must know that his bat is. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. 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. 8U Division However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. PDF Official Baseball National By-laws & Rules - Usssa These bats must be permanently stamped with the BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. 10U Blended Kid Pitch / Spring Softball 2023. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitchers line. If a team elects to use a DH, only 9 players may bat. endobj 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. 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. The Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/12/2023 to 03/12/2023 Any player(s) arriving after the game has begun, shall be added to the bottom of the batting line-up. Additional penalties may be assessed at the discretion of the League / Tournament Director. 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. 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. Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards. If a team uses a line-up that contains substitute players, all starting players may be removed and re-enter the game once but must re-enter in their original position in the batting order. Games will go directly into tiebreaker if time limit or regular innings have been concluded. If a team uses a line-up that contains ten (10) players, the player in the Extra Hitter position has free defensive substitution. Roster Batting will be required during the ENTIRE tournament. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. All leagues and tournaments played under the jurisdiction and administration of USSSA Baseball shall utilize Umpires who are registered with the Association. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. 13U: Games will be be played on 54x80 or 60x90 as specified per event, 14U: All Core events (Red Flag) will be played on 60x90. 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. 44 M.P.H. 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. No runner may leave base until the ball has been hit. 3. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. 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. 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. 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. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. 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. Players shall be permitted to participate with an All-Star team and an A, AA, AAA or Major tournament team. 8u Machine Pitch Specific Rules; 8u Kid Pitch Specific Rules; 7-8u Coach Pitch . OTC Sports - OTC Rules DYB - Premier Recreational Youth Baseball - Community Based - United In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Home About Us Resources Franchise Renewal Scholarships Rules & Regulations Child Protection Plan DYB Online Store DYB Newsletters Tournaments DYB Insurance State Websites 2023 World Series Submit League Rosters. Are you looking to get noticed by college coaches? A manager or coach of a team that has more than one of his teams bats determined to be altered (or not allowed to be inspected upon request for an altered bat inspection pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. Players born on/after May 1, 2009are eligible. Wood, metal or composite is allowed. 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. The re-entry status of the courtesy runner, pitcher, and catcher shall not be affected by this rule. A. Sienna Knight 9u. Pool play games can end in a tie if the time limit is up or a complete game has been played. 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. **, A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product. 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 13.02.C.9. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. 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. The first team a player participates for is their official team. 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. Shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the last inning or only a fraction of it to win. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. Pitch Hit & Run DYB Youth Baseball Announces Partnership With TeamPass DYB Online Store . If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. Bases 60' b. Pitcher's Mound 46' 2. 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. . And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. A forfeit score will be the average runs scored for the winning team to 0 for the losing team. (Chart 7.01.A-1). 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. Tournament Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. 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 the last pitch is fouled, the batter gets an additional pitch. Rule 7.04.C Penalty: The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires. Team Membership: A team registration fee shall be paid seasonally to participate in the USSSA Baseball program. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. The fee shall be returned only if the protest is upheld. 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. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9. 2022 10U Opening Weekend (OPEN) Rules | Perfect Game A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. 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. Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. No infield will be allowed during the tournaments. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. VBA rec follows CR tournament pitch count rules. The bat has in any other way had its on-field performance improved by physically changing the bat (other than by hitting the bat at game condition swing speeds against a USSSA approved ball traveling at. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. Suspended games, when resumed (the next day or another day), shall count as being played on two different days. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. Time limit for all games is 1 hour and 20 minutes. 8.05. 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. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. 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 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. Rule 7.01.C Penalty: (First Offense) If the Umpire discovers that a bat does not conform to USSSA Rule 7.01.C until a time during or after which the bat has been used in play, it shall not be grounds for declaring the batter out and/or ejection from the game. Rules and By-Laws | USSSA Baseball 14U Championships. A runner leaving his feet to avoid a fielder that is either in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding is illegal. 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. All players have full pitching eligibility beginning at each level of tournament competition. Penalty: Any ineligible player MAY cause the team to be disqualified and put in last place. (30/40 Hour Rule) Regular Season Pitching Regulation (Rule 8:94) (a) A pitcher after having thrown more than 60 pitches in one game or on the same day shall 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. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. 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.
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