Tournament Rules, Fastballfest 2015, 2015 (Mitchell Minor Fastball)

This Tournament is part of the 2015 season, which is not set as the current season.
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FASTBALLFEST 2015
**Tournament Rules**

PEEWEE, BANTAM AND MIDGET DIVISIONS

1.  P.W.S.A., O.W.S.A. AND Softball Canada rules apply, unless outlined below
- Unlimited substitution, everyone bats
2.  Courtesy runner (last out) available for catcher with 2 out (not mandatory)
3.  Game length:  7 innings subject to a 1 hour 30 minute time limit.  No new inning will start after 1 hour and 20 minutes
4.  Mercy rule – Maximum of 6 runs per inning for innings 1-6 – 7th inning played open if time allows; 15 runs after 2 ½ or 3 innings OR 7 runs after 4 ½ or 5 innings
5.  Home team is decided by coin toss.
6.  If home team is winning going into the 7th inning, the game is over and they are not allowed the last bat; if home team is winning and is at bat when the time limit expires, the game is over and the inning is not finished.
7.  Tie games will not be broken during round robin games.  During playoff games the international tie-breaker rule will be in effect starting with the 8th inning or after 1 hour and 30 minutes
8.  There will be no time limit for final playoff game in each division unless agreed to by both teams prior to the game. Mercy rule will apply in all playoff games.
9.  In order to keep on our time schedule, the tournament convener and umpire in chief may reduce time limit by 15 minutes until games are back on schedule
10.  No infield practice will be allowed
11.  Home team is the official scorekeeper and is responsible for reporting score with your scorebook
12.  NO PROTESTS ALLOWED - Umpires decision is final
13.  Organizers of this tournament are not responsible or held liable for any injuries incurred
 

MITE & SQUIRT DIVISIONS

Rules are the same other than these below:

1.  Mercy rule - 7 runs after 4½ or 5 innings
2.  Maximum of 6 runs per inning for innings 1-6  --7th inning  played open if time allows
3.  Runners may steal after the ball crosses home plate
4.  Batter is out after the 3rd strike even if the catcher drops the ball
5.  In the mite division, runner starting at 3rd base can only score on a hit ball
6.  Time limit shall apply to semi-final and final games
 

All teams must send a photocopy of league roster.  This team list should be included with entry payment.  The tournament format will be established after the number of teams in each division is determined.  Regardless, each team will be guaranteed 3 games.

 

**THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IS THIS TOURNAMENT IS TO PLAY BALL & HAVE FUN! **