1. Each batter begins with a count of one-ball and one-strike.
​One and One will be through the whole tournament.
No extra foul is allowed. (Even during Championship play) … 3 Balls over fence then dead ball out.

2. There is a 50 min no new inning after 45 time limit on each Round Robin game. Game time is forfeit time. (If a team is playing back-to-back games and was delayed due to tournament play, the umpire may allow extra time as deemed appropriate.)
When bracket play starts games will be 60 mins long no new inning after 55 mins.

​3. During all play EXCEPT the championship games the visiting team will get ½ run so the games won’t end in a tie. This will keep the fields on time. No new inning will start with 5 mins left in game.

4. Scores will be collected by volunteers by 3:00-3:30pm.
We will be compiling scores, forming divisions, and scheduling the double-elimination.
​Games that start at 3:00/3:30pm.

5. New Rule… All Pitchers must wear a face-mask while pitching.

6. Please fill out the MVP nominations and return to the information booth by 2 p.m. on Sunday.
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​7. The Umpire-in-Chief is Nancy Zimmer.

8. All calls made by the umpire will be upheld at the time of the call. All protests will be addressed after that game (have to give $50.00 non refundable at time of protest).

9. Uniforms are to be worn. Any safe attire is legal. Uniforms must be a t-shirt or tank top with Numbers.

10. Courtesy runners are allowed; 1 per inning. Teams should arrange for a courtesy runner prior to the game. (Last out or if no outs last available) If the same person gets up second time in same inning they can have a runner again.

11. Please check each team’s equipment (particularly bats) prior to the game. No metal cleats or altered equipment is
allowed.

12. Visibly intoxicated players will be asked to leave the field. Each team will be responsible for their players. If a player is
asked to leave and refuses then the team will forfeit the game.

13. Home team (determined by a 2 coin flip) is the official book unless over-ruled by the umpire.

14. Run Rule: 20 runs after 3 innings, 15 after 4 innings, and 10 after 5 innings of play.

15. Teams that bat their entire roster will not be penalized if an injured player is removed from the game or roster. An out
will be earned if a player has been ejected from the game.

16. At the umpire’s discretion, teams not abiding by the rules or that display unsportswoman-like conduct may be:
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1. Penalized by warning by the umpire
2. Forfeiting the current game
3. Expulsion from the tournament

17. Last but not least remember to have FUN!