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). 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 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. No runners may advance from the last base legally occupied at the time of the illegal act. 8.11. 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. Players who turn 9 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. No inning can start after the time limit. Pool play overall record (winning percentage), If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. 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. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. A pitcher that starts an inning must pitch to the first batter until the batter is put out or reaches 1st base. No team should benefit from the result of a forfeit in an unfair manner. 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. Games that for any reason extend past midnight (12:00 AM) or start late at night, past midnight (12:00 AM) and are completed before the teams take the night break, shall count as being played on the scheduled day. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. Supernova 10U 2023 III. 3 0 obj Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. CKAA Minors (10u) Baseball Rules and Regulations. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. Comment: When a runner stands off a base and jukes or feints back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. 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. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. The head coach penalties apply in either case. Tournament Rules - Colorado Baseball If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for the Futures Invitational, 10U players must be born on or after 1/1/2012 and 11U players must be born on or after 1/1/2011. 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. 14.05. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. When a runner stands off a base and jukes or fakes back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. Leagues shall submit their complete rules, by-laws, and schedules for approval. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. Destruction of property or abuse or failure to pay. A ninth (9th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. If an individual uses an altered bat in USSSA sanctioned play or is the owner of an altered bat that is brought into a USSSA facility, the suspensions pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2 shall be imposed without regard to what the individual actually knew about the altered bat. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. 1. stream After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. For all cumulative totals in this rule, one (1) out equals one-third (1/3) of an inning, two (2) outs equals two thirds (2/3) of an inning and three (3) outs equals one (1) full inning. 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 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. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches 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. 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. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. (Chart 7.05.B-1) The end of the day for the purpose of this rule shall be the time of day or night when the ballpark is shut down and the teams go home for the night break. 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. Baseball players start pitching at age 9 & 10. 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. x\mSHNa>mWa_Ru@+6`C\8fI/{$F K*+~g|z=4'{|3mp6dfz?Og{OWst2'hD(^pb7zwmp"\z{a#A.sywg#`K]x9i7F}@C4:="u,JE&1+Hf(OukDT-zrr::wFxr|UXAiF d 13.02.C.7. This will make the machine at 44 feet. MAJOR Youth Baseball League Rules - Umpire Hub 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. 1st violation - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) & head coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. Also, any player turning 12 prior to September 1st will not be eligible. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. The objective of USSSA Rec Baseball shall be to organize and promote youth and adult baseball, to perpetuate the interest and love of the game. 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. 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. the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. 44 M.P.H. The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. 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. Only State Directors shall register and approve all Official Online Roster for All-Star teams. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. 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. 7.05.B.4(c). 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. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. The ruling made by the committee will be final. League Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned leagues, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. <> A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible. 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. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible.