This is a B, C and Rec USFA sanctioned tournament using a format of three pool games followed by double elimination. If enough teams enter we will have a "GOLD" & "SILVER" division.
Pool game times are 1 hour and 5 minutes drop dead. If a game has not ended, in order to get the final score we will go back to the last completed inning, unless the home team is ahead or tied and batting. Elimination game times will be 1 hour and 10 minutes. There will be a mercy rule in effect: (10 runs after 3 innings and 8 runs after 5 innings). For games that end in a tie, the tie breaker (SEE BELOW) will be played for one inning. Games can end in a tie with the exception of elimination games.
Definition of tie breaker:
Your last batted out will be placed at third base with 1 out, the next scheduled batter will bat and you will continue to bat until your third out.
To avoid teams from stalling for time, the last 5 minutes of the game the clock will stop on timeouts etc.
Seeding of elimination round will be determined by:
1)Overall Record - 2)Head to Head - 3)Runs given up - 4)Runs Scored.
Home team will be decided by coin toss. Line up cards are to be turned in to the official scorekeeper before each game.
Home team is responsible for keeping the official scorebook.
The tournament director reserves the right to delay or reschedule games as needed. In case of rain delays, a restricted schedule may be implemented. Any rain out games will be canceled without money refunded. The head coach is responsible for finding out changed game times in the event of rain.
Gate admission will be charged for everyone except (3) coaches per team and players.
Protest fee is $100.00 cash. The fee will be returned if the protest is allowed. Any dispute on a rule interpretation will be settled immediately by the UIC before the game continues.
