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2014 War off 294 Tournament Rules |
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Rosters |
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All teams will submit a roster at check in prior to their first game. |
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All players must submit a birth certificate at check in. |
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Managers must have a copy of all birth certs on hand at every game. |
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Teams will consist of 10 - 16 players. |
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Length |
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Innings limit |
Innings limit |
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Dropped |
Infiled |
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of Game |
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per tournament |
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Stealing |
Leadoffs |
3rd Strike |
Fly |
7U |
6 |
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2 |
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9 |
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2nd only |
No |
No |
No |
8U |
6 |
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2 |
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9 |
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2nd only |
No |
No |
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9U, 10U |
6 |
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3 |
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9 |
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Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
11u, 12u |
7 |
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4 |
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10 |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
13u,14u |
7 |
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5 |
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11 |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Home team will be determined by a coin toss prior to each game. ( Unless it’s a seeded game.) |
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First team to arrive will choose their dugout. |
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During doubleheaders, teams will not switch dugouts. |
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All teams at all levels will bat with a continuous batting order. |
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All batting orders must have at least 10 players, or an out will be recorded each time through. |
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Divisions with no lead offs, runners must wait for ball to cross plate before leaving the base. |
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No metal cleats allowed in 7u - 12u. |
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Pitching Rules |
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One pitch constitutes an inning. |
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Each manager will be given an official pitching log wich must be kept during all games. |
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A pitching change must occur on a managers second trip to the mound, unless for injury. |
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If a pitcher hits 2 batters in an inning, or 3 in a game he must be removed. |
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Bats |
No 2 3/4 barrel will be allowed at any level. |
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All 2 5/8 barrel bats must have 1.15 BPF stamp |
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All -3 bats must have BBCOR certification. |
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Slaughter Rule |
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7u,8u,9u,10u |
12 runs after 3 1/2 innnings , 10 runs after 4 1/2 innings |
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11u,12u,13u,14u |
12 runs after 4 1/2 innings, 10 runs after 5 1/2 innings |
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Time Limit |
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There will be a 2 hour time limit for all pool play games. |
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No inning will start once time limit has been called. |
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If an inning ends, and time limit has not been reached, the next inning will be played, teams cannot stall getting out on the field to reach time limit. |
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No time limit for elimination games. |
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Rain |
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We will make every effort to play all scheduled games. |
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In the event of rain, or darkness, games will be official after 3 complete innings. |
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If we can not make up games due to time restraints, pro-rated refunds will be given. |
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Tie - Breakers |
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In the event of a tie to decide which team will advance, we will go by: |
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Head to Head record- if applicable |
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Runs Allowed |
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Run Differential - total from pool play |
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Total Team Hr's in Hr Derby |
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Home-Run Derby |
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Each team will send 2 -4 players based on division size. |
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Each batter will get 8-10 swings in round one, all swings will be hr's or outs. |
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Batters that advance will be given 5-10 outs in round 2. |
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If tied after round 2, tie breaker rounds will consist of 3 outs, until a champion is crowned |