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2013 Beech Grove All-Star Tournament

05-JULY through 07-JULY 

Age groups 8U, 10U, 12U and 16U

A maximum of thirteen (13) players.

Guarantee 4 games consisting of 3 Pool play and single elimination. (BGGSA has the right not to make up pool game due to poor weather)

Game shall last six (6) innings or time limit of one hour and ten minutes.

A team must field a minimum of eight (8) players to play a game.

8U, 10U, 12U teams shall be allowed to field ten (10) players with four (4) of those playing in the outfield. 16U Field nine (9) players.

All ages, free substitution is allowed.

The batting order shall consist of all players on the team roster at the game.

Mercy rule will be in effect.

No Travel teams allowed.

8U – 12U team must be affiliated with a recreation association. 16U team s will be accepted on individual basis.

All age divisions shall follow the current Official Fast Pitch Rules as adopted by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA).

Exceptions are listed below. Any rulings not covered by exceptions noted below will be referenced to the ASA softball rulebook for determination.

The umpire’s decision is final: no protests! Arguing with the umpires will not be tolerated. Misconduct and/or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a forfeit and/or an ejection from the park.

(8 and under) All-star Rules

1. Each team shall start each pitch with the players in the six infield positions and four outfield positions.

2. The designated fielding pitcher (pitcher’s helper) must wear a protective helmet or mask.

3. Base runners are entitled to leave their bases and advance with liability to be put out only when a pitched ball is batted.

4. Batters will receive five counted pitches. If the batter does not swing on the fifth counted pitch she is out. If the fifth counted pitch is fouled, the batter will receive another pitch.

5. Play is stopped when the pitcher’s helper has control in the center or the lead runner has been stopped.

6. No bunting.

7. No stealing, no infield fly rule, no dropped third strike.

8. The manager, coach or adult designated by the manager of the team batting shall serve as adult pitcher. The pitch must be delivered to the batter in an underhand motion, with an arc of no more than five feet from the release point. The pitcher must keep at least one foot on the pitching rubber upon releasing the pitch to the batter. No balls or non-swinging strikes will be called.

(10 and under) All-star Rules:

1. Base runners may steal one base per pitch and may leave their base on the release of the pitch.

2. The infield fly rule will be in effect.

3. Dropped third strike rule will be in effect.

12U and 16U All-star Rules: ASA rules apply

To ensure a position, payment and entry form MUST be received by 23:59:59 on MONDAY, June 24th, 2013. Verbal commitments will NOT guarantee any positions.