10U BASEBALL RULES (Rev. Supernova 10U 2023 (III. 10U Blended Kid Pitch / Spring Softball 2023) It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. Failure to produce a complete lineup card can result in games not starting on time. 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. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. A Designated Hitter (DH) can be used for ages 9u thru14u. If a team elects to use a DH, only 9 players may bat. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. A Pitcher shall pitch to one batter, until the batter is put out, or reaches 1st base, or the inning is over. Non-starters are not allowed to re-enter. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. For the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. 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. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. 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. Infield fly rules do not apply. In case of scheduling changes, it is the teams responsibility, not the tournament committee, to make sure they are aware of the new schedule or any scheduling changes. 14U: 60/90. 10U Division- Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 3th grade. 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. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. Pitch Hit & Run DYB Youth Baseball Announces Partnership With TeamPass DYB Online Store . The owner and / or user may either: 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, 13.02.C.1(b). Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. 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. Items not specifically covered shall be referred to the USSSA Baseball State Director with guidance from the Baseball Committee Chairman. 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. If the last batter not on base is unavailable (i.e., he is the catcher or pitcher), the designated runner will roll back until such time as a possible substitute can be found. Allow the Director to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether or not the bat might be altered. These bats must be permanently stamped with the BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. 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. Recreational Baseball - Calendar Days Rest/Pitch Count The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. 15. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. 7.02.E.4. The head coach penalties apply in either case. CAf"yoimmky+$4BazV\B:'= @?hQ,.=$eN2mZ9#Cu1+p shuKv\d This division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series. 8.15, A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. This information will be posted on the tournament web site when it becomes available. 7U Division 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. 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. 12.02.A.4. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible. 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. All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. 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. 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. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. 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. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. No runners may advance from the last base legally occupied at the time of the illegal act. home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. 14U Division Players who turn 15 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. A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. PDF MINORS (9u/10u) RULES and/or enhancement to the rules - SportsEngine Any player ejected from a game shall either immediately remove themselves from the vicinity of the playing field for the remainder of the game or be confined to the dugout area for the remainder of the game at the discretion of the League / Tournament Director. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitchers line. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. Uniform numbers cannot be protested. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 2022 10U Opening Weekend (OPEN) Rules | Perfect Game 10U Baseball Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. 6U Division Protests will be heard and ruled on by a tournament committee. No inning can start after the time limit. 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. 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. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. The quantity of awards to be presented for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. Gm# 22. 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. The player, parents and managers could face suspension. Damaged bats include those with damage to the knob or end cap, those which have loose knobs or end caps, and those with cracks or dents in the bat material. 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. Statistics; Games Wins Losses Ties Scored Allowed Win % 10: 2: 0: 8: 23: 0: 20%: Games; Date Home Visitor Location Score Score Duration Status; Saturday 02/25/2023 02:30:00 PM: Supernova 10U 2023: Owls 10U 2023: Collins 3: 8: 0: 90: Final: Saturday 03 . When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. 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. 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. 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. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. 11U-12U: All games will be played on 50x70 fields. In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. Top Gun Sports-USA did not adopt the new 2020 NFHS DH Rule. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. 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. For all Pool Play games- Home team will be determined by coin flip. This is the case even if the schedule says otherwise. A.3. League Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned leagues, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. Damaged bats include those with damage to the knob or end cap, those which have loose knobs or end caps, and those with cracks or dents in the bat material. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 3rd grade who turn 10 years old before May 1st, 2023. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. Team Membership: A team registration fee shall be paid seasonally to participate in the USSSA Baseball program. 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. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Players shall only physically play for one (1) team per day, event, tournament, or weekend, regardless of location, venue, age division and / or classification. We feel as though coaches are responsible for kids arm safety not OTC Sports. 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. If not go to #4. Balk Rule A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. 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. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 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. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. 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. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Doubleheaders - Each team will be home one game. Pitcher's Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher's circle to the safety arc. This decision is up to the individual player. endobj Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Upon protest, failure to have a photocopy of the original birth certificate immediately available upon demand shall result in the offending team losing the game(s). A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. PLAYER BAT RULES: Must be a baseball bat. 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. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should. An imposed Mercy (run) Rule shall be used to complete a regulation game when one teams margin of lead is greater than or equal to the listed run differential in the corresponding listed start inning. Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. 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. The hitting team will start the inning with one out. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023. If a team plays with an eight (8) player line-up, an out shall be declared for the ninth (9th) position in the batting line-up each turn at bat. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. 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. c. 8U Machine Pitch: 46/60 (42 MPH) d. 9U and 10U: 46/65 e. 11U and 12U: 50/70 f. 13U: 54/80 g. 14U: 60/90 . 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. 2022 10U PG Series Classic Rules | Perfect Game 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. Bat Restrictions: 13u & Younger: All bats -5 or greater must be stamped BPF 1.15 USSSA or USA stamp. Molded balls without a traditional cover will be allowed in USSSA play but will require at least 6 weeks of field testing by USSSA and written approval of USSSA in advance of applying the USSSA Mark to such balls, which written approval may add additional performance/design requirements not otherwise applicable to other USSSA licensed balls. equipment rules. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. Texas Force 10u Gray. Copyright 2007-2023 USSSA Baseball. May start game with 8 players, 9th player spot is an out when he comes up in lineup. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. Penalty: The play continues. For White or Blue flag events please check the bat restrictions tab per event. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. 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 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. If an illegal pitcher is permitted to pitch, any pitch or play that results is legal. The Tournament Director will rule in the fairest possible way. 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. MAJOR Youth Baseball League Rules - Umpire Hub AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. The Courtesy Runner shall be the player making the last batted out. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. Ownership and Knowledge of Bat Being Altered: The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. count limit while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until the batter reaches base safely or is put out per CR rules. The bases will be set at 60 feet and the mound at 46 feet. No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. A player may not pitch in more than one game per day regardless of pitch count. 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. The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching 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. 7.02.E.2. 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. Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. 14U-18U Divisions Special base running rules are also in effect. 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. A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. 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 catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. 13.02.C.9(f). If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . 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. If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee. 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. The tournament committee will rule on all forfeits. 8U Division 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. For each team's pool games the home team will be predetermined. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . Games called by umpires that cannot be resumed within 1 hour will be considered an official game, if 4 innings have been completed, or 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead (13U-14U: after 5 innings or 4 1/2 if the home team is ahead). 10U Blended Kid Pitch / Spring Softball 2023. Field 6 @ Lindsey Lyons. 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. 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. 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. 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. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day 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 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. 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. 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). Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. Babe Ruth League Tournament Pitching Regulations Blackout 7u. 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. 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. 8.11. Only the Head Director can call a forfeit. PDF 8U Coach 9U 10U 11U 12U 13U/14U 16U/18U Base Distance Pitching - Go.com 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). Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. 3.03. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. The pitcher must be replaced on the mound immediately upon notice of a violation, not a forfeit. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a bat. 11U-12U: 50/70. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. 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. In the event of severe head trauma in a USSSA sanctioned activity, the injured person will not be moved, and an ambulance will be called, unless otherwise directed by a qualified medical professional. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. Field Dimensions: a. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. National Championship Sports | Baseball | NCS First Pitch
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