Game Information

1. A team may play up to 12 players (ten players on the field and the 11th and 12th are extra hitters –the 12 may rotate into the field without reporting to umpire and/or official scorekeeper keep in mind that if an extra hitter doesn’t bat each time through the lineup an out is recorded). Games may be started with nine players. If a game begins with nine players and a tenth player shows up, then that player may immediately enter the lineup in the 10th batting position. If a team starts with 10 players and an 11th player shows up, the 11th player may be used only as a substitute for an original player. All substitutes must be listed on the original lineup.
2. Uniforms are not mandatory, but similar colored/style shirts are “preferred.” Each player shirt must be numbered with a 4”-6” number on the back.
3. Visible jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, lip rings, nose rings, etc.) which presents a hazard of injury must be removed before play. Jewelry is allowed at the umpires discretion.
4. No team will be allowed to take infield or batting practice on the fields being used for the tournament.
5. Lineups (including player first name, last name, and jersey number) must be submitted to the official scorekeeper and or umpire prior to game time.
6. NO grace period is allowed for any round robin or tournament bracket game.
7. Round Robin games are 55 minutes.  The inning will be completed if time runs out.  Ties in round robin are allowed.  DUE TO QUICK TURNAROUND BETWEEN GAMES, PLEASE LEAVE THE DUGOUT IN AN EFFICIENT MANNER AND BE READY TO ENTER THE DUGOUT QUICKLY, IN AN EFFICIENT MANNER. All games are scheduled for 7 innings. Tournament bracket games have a 60 minute time limit (championship and “if” games have no time limit, but the run rule applies).
8. In tournament bracket games, at the end of regulation by time or innings, each team starts the extra innings with a runner (the previous out) on second, otherwise, play is normal.
9. Home team for each game is determined by coin toss prior to the start of the game. It is each team’s responsibility to verify score is correct after each ½ inning.
10. Each team should have a scorekeeper. In the event of a scoring error, check with the home plate umpire immediately.
11. All batters come to the plate with a one and one count (1-1) in Round-Robin and Tournament Play. However, one courtesy foul is given to each batter after two strikes
12. The orange safety (when available) must be used by the runner on plays at first base. Umpires discretion to a penalty.
13. Players must avoid contact or slide on close plays at second or third base or at home plate.  Remember, slide or yield to play.
14. One courtesy runner per team per inning is allowed. The courtesy runner will be the last out made. If one comes off the bench to pinch run (as opposed to being a courtesy runner), one is considered a substitute and subject to the rules regarding substitution.
15. Equipment: All legal ASA bats will be used. No titanium bats.  Metal cleats or metal screws in cleats are illegal. 
16. “Out of the Park” Home Run Limits: B-2,C-1, and D-0. Anything above the stated limit will be recorded as an out.
17. Run Rule: 15 runs after 3 innings; 12 runs after 4 innings; 10 runs after 5 innings.
18. Stealing is not allowed.
19. Any player with an open, or bleeding, wound MUST leave the game immediately until the bleeding has stopped and has been properly bandaged. The official time clock does not stop for injury or protest unless the injury requires transport from the field for medical attention.
20. Any team unable to field nine players at any time shall be subjected to forfeit. A forfeited game will be scored as 7-0.
21. Once games begin, they are under the jurisdiction of the umpire. Umpires shall have the authority to rule on any specific point not covered in these rules.
22. Seeding for double elimination play will be based on the following in order presented: A. win/loss/tie record, B. run differential, C. runs allowed, D. head-to-head (if applicable), E. Coin toss.
23. In the event that two teams are about to be matched in the first bracket game, the lower of the two seeded teams will be adjusted down a seed to avoid playing the same team immediately in the bracket.
24. No player’s attire should expose any portion of the buttocks, testicles, breast for women, underwear, or any other portion of a player’s body that may be deemed offensive to other players.
25. Umpires have the power to heave offending fans removed. We are here to have fun and play softball!
26. Team managers must have full control of their players at all times, including on and off the field.
27. In case of a disputed play or decision, the team manager or captain may consult game officials; remaining players, coaches, sponsors, and fans should remain out of the discussions.
28. In the event of inclement weather the Tournament Committee will decided how the rest of the games and tournament will be conducted.
29. There is admission charged for each player and fan at Rivershore.  Admission is good for the whole day.
30. Alcohol, drinks, and food are sold at the field.  No Alcohol or coolers are permitted to be brought into Rivershore’s facility.  No Alcoholic beverages are permitted at Central Park.

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