2008 “School’s Out Tournament”-Final

Format – Rules –  Check In – Website

 

Thursday - Friday – Saturday: are the Seeding Games.       3 games per team (except 8U).

Sunday:                                                                

§         Single elimination tournament based on number of teams

§          Tiers will be created (i.e.  Seeds 1-8, 9-16, 17-24)

Tournament seeding as follows:

§          Overall won-lost record ----Fewest runs allowed ---- Head to Head ------   Coin Toss

 

Rules

ASA with the following exceptions and clarifications:

  • Teams may consist of a maximum of 15 players
  • Teams must present a roster of all team members, listing names, age, and uniform number to the tournament director at Administration Headquarters at Ungermann Field.
  • Teams must have proof of age available for each player
  • Insurance coverage is the responsibility of each team and must be submitted before playing the first game.
  • Umpires: -              Seeding Games = 1 umpire.

Sunday Quarterfinals = 1  umpire, Semifinals/Finals = 2 umpires. 

  • No smoking is permitted in the playing field areas
  • The game length is seven innings for 12’s and 14’s, --- Six innings for 10’s
  • Seeding Games-Time limit is 1 hour & 30 minutes hard cap for all seeding games.  At that point, score to be recorded will be last completed inning. No new inning to begin after 1 hour and 20 minutes and ties are allowed. 
  • Sunday Games -  B and C Tier teams.  The same time limits of  no new inning after 1 hour and 20 minutes will be in force for all games - HOWEVER, once an inning begins, there is no hard cap and the inning will be played to completion.  If the score is still tied at the completion of that inning, the teams will immediately go to the international tie-breaker process.  The Championship Game will be played to completion. .  International tiebreaker to go into effect in the 7th (for the 10’s ) and 8th  (for the 12/14/’s) if required.
  • Sunday Games -  A Tier Teams.  The same time limits of  no new inning after 1 hour and 20 minutes will be in force for games up until the Semi-finals.  Once an inning begins prior to the semi’s, there is no hard cap and the inning will be played to completion.  If the score is still tied at the completion of that inning, the teams will immediately go to the international tie-breaker process.  The Semi-finals and the finals will be played to completion.  International tiebreaker to go into effect in the 7th (for the 10’s ) and 8th  (for the 12/14/’s) if required.
  • The home team in seeding will be determined by a coin toss.  Team that traveled the furthest calls the coin toss.     Sunday elimination will be by highest seed. 
  • All teams must present lineups to the umpire and opposing coach prior to the game.
  • The home team keeps the official scorebook.  Game start time is to be recorded as home team takes field in home scorebook, and should be confirmed by both teams with the umpire before starting play.  For seeding games, if a game starts more than 10 minutes after scheduled start, the official start time will be 10 minutes after scheduled start.
  • The umpire has the official and final say on all scorebook disputes.
  • Courtesy runners may be used for the pitcher & catcher at any time. 
  • Courtesy runner is last batted out
  • The mercy rule is: 10 runs after four innings.
  • Pitching distance is: 35 feet for 10’s - 40 feet for 12’s, and 14’s.
  • Managers are expected to control themselves, their coaches, players, parents and spectators.  Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the game and ejection from the game, multiple games or the tournament
  • No protests will be allowed – Umpires calls are final.
  • Sparta travel softball will supply the game balls for all games.
  • Infield practice prior to the game is forbidden.  Teams must warm up on the grass.
  • Batting an Extra Player (EP/DH) is allowed in Tournament – can use multiple EP’s if you wish (so you can bat Cinderella).  Otherwise normal substitution rules apply.

 

Pre-tournament check-in

All teams must present themselves at the administrative tent at Ungermann Field and submit their rosters and proof of insurance if not done so prior to tournament. 

§         Forfeit time is 10 minutes after scheduled game start time unless tournament director allows exception.  Tournament director has total authority to wave forfeit rule due to acceptable extenuating circumstances. 

10 & under exceptions

·         Teams may choose to have just 10 players in the batting order with subs.  (If elected, the team is bound by normal substitution rules.

·         Teams may also choose to bat all players (Cinderella).  They would then have free substitution in and out of all field positions.

  • Lineup type that you start with at the beginning of the game is what you use for the entire game.  It is a team choice.  (One team can play it one way and the other do it their way)

·         Leading on release is permitted.

·         Runners will be allowed to steal third base and only third base.  Stealing of second or home will not be permitted. No advancing on overthrow after steal of third is allowed.  We want to involve catchers in the game and let them try to throw out runners. 

·         Runner is eligible to be put out if caught off base with their lead.

·         No dropped third strike, No infield fly rule

·         Pitching distance is 35’

·         Maximum of 5 runs in any half inning may be scored.  Once a team scores 5 runs, their at bat is finished and the next half inning begins. 

8 & under rules

·         Teams must bat Cinderella.  They may have 10 fielders and have free substitution in and out of all field positions.

·         Leading when ball reaches the plate.

·         No stealing

·         No walks

·         Coach pitches from 32 feet.

·         First two strikes can be called by the umpire.  Strike 3 must be a swing and miss.

·         No bunting

·         No dropped third strike.

·         No infield fly rule

·         Only one base may be taken on an overthrow of any kind.

·          If an attempt is made by a fielder to throw the ball into the pitcher, the runner may only advance to the    base they were running toward at the time the attempt is made.

·         Maximum of 5 runs in any half inning may be scored.  Once a team scores 5 runs, their at bat is finished and the next half inning begins. 

 

UMPIRE IN CHIEF

Mr Mike Caldarella will be our umpire in chief.  Any issues during the tournament will be his to decide and his rulings are final.

His Cell Phone # for the tournament is  973-903-5387

 

Questions

 

§         Questions on tournament rules should be directed to Sandy  Scaglione prior to the  tournament

§         The number to call is  Home: 973-729-2237;  Cell:  201-572-3210

 

Weather information

§         If we have inclement weather, please check our Website where we will be posting any updates:

 

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