N Y S-District 7 A.S.A Girls Fast Pitch Softball: TOURNAMENT PLAYING RULES
District 7 A.S.A Invitational "TOURNAMENT PLAYING RULES"
DISTRICT #7 A.S.A
TOURNAMENT PLAYING RULES
ALL TEAMS MUST REGISTER ONLINE WITH A S A TO PLAY IN ANY A S A SANCTIONED STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS WITH PHOTO I.D NO EXCEPTIONS ALL DUG OUT STAFF MUST HAVE BACKGROUND CHECKS I.D.CARDS MUST BE VISABLE WHEN IN THE DUG OUT AREA
ABOVE DOES NOT APPLY FOR INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
ALL BRACKETS MUST BE POSTED BEFORE 1ST GAME STARTS
ALL MONEY ORDERS AND ROSTERS MUST BE INTO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS HANDS 10 DAYS BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT FOR ALL TOURNAMENTS
-ALL ROSTERS MUST BE SIGNED BY THE DISTRICT A S A J,O COMMISSIONER BEFORE THEY GO TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
FOR INVITATIONAL AND QUALIFIER TOURNAMENTS:
1. LEAGUES RUNNING NON-CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS MAY SET THEIR OWN TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE FOR ALL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS ONLY BUT IT MUST BE POSTED ON THE SANCTION FORM.
2. TYPE OF FORMAT WILL BE UP TO THE HOST SITE BUT MUST BE ADVERTISED AS TO WHAT THEY WILL PLAY. 3 GAME POOL PLAY WITH SINGLE OR 2 GAME POOL PLAY WITH DOUBLE ELIMINATION.
3. POOL PLAY GAMES MAY END IN A TIE. IT IS UP TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND MUST BE POSTED ON THE SANCTION FORM AND ON THE WEB PAGE. POINT SYSTEM FOR POOL PLAY MUST BE STATED HOW IT WILL BE USED.
4. 3 UMPIRES ON ALL FINALES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE 10s WHICH WILL HAVE 2.
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ALL STATE Tournaments:
1. FEES WILL BE SET BY THE STATE ASA. AT THIS TIME THAT IS UP TO $500.00 PER TEAM.
2. FINALS WILL HAVE 3 UMPIRES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 10s WHICH WILL HAVE 2.
Further Rules can be obtained by clicking on the following link:
http://www.registerasa.com/Content/Files/ASAJOChampionshipRequirements.pdf
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION PLEASE CALL THE DISTRICT COMM
NEW YORK STATE DISTRICT 7
A S A
JUNIOR OLYMPIC COMMISSIONER
DAVID COPELAND
TEL .518-383-0352
CELL:518-878-4821
ETEAMZ.COM/DISTRICT7NYASA
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AWARDS-SHOULD BE ADVERTISED (1ST & 2ND, ETC)
ALL GAMES - WILL BE 1 HOUR 40 MIN FOR STATES
MAY BE SET BY INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
* NO GAMES WILL START AFTER 9:00 PM
ALL TOURNAMENTS – CAN NOT START PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY
TOURNAMENT DRAWS AND MAILING: DRAWS FOR POOL PLAY WILL BE DONE SATURDAY PRIOR TO START OF TOURNAMENT. GAME TIMES AND POOLS WILL BE MAILED OUT TO TEAMS BY CLOSE ON THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT. INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS THAT ARE FULL PRIOR TO THE DRAWS WILL BE DONE BY REQUEST OF TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR. STATES CAN NOT CLOSE PRIOR TO ESTABLISHED DATE.
BENCH AREA-Only players, coaches, score keeper, and bat-person may be in the team bench area. Any team member not displaying good sportsmanship may be ejected and/or suspended from any future A.S.A play. This includes fans from the team.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED BY ANYONE! ZERO TOLERANCE!
FIELD PRACTICE-Teams must warm up in the outfield unless the Tournament Director grants permission for infield usage.
FORFEIT TIME-Is ALWAYS Game Time
GROUND TIME-Managers and Umpires will review the ground rules prior to the first inning to the start of the contest.
HOME TEAM-To be determined by coin flip by the home plate Umpire or Tournament Director.
Elimination Day Highest Seed will be home team.
MERCY RULE-All games TIME WARRANTED must go 7 innings. The run ahead rule (mercy rule) WILL terminate a game 15 RUNS AFTER 2 ½ OR 3, 12 RUNS AFTER 3 ½ OR 4, AND 8 RUNS AFTER 4 ½ OR 5.
(Current A.S.A playing rules in effect)
PROTESTS-Will be settled "on the spot" by Tournament Director or Designee AND THE UMPIRE IN-CHARGE. If not present the decision of the Umpire is FINAL!
RAIN DELAY-In case of a game delay due to rain, teams should not leave game site until the Tournament Director makes an official announcement.
REPORT TIME-Teams are requested to report 45 minutes prior to first game for check in. FOR ALL OTHER GAMES TEAMS SHOULD BE READY TO PLAY 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO START TIME.
SCORING-The "Home Book" will be the official Score Book, unless the Tournament Designated Scorer is not present
SOFTBALLS-Only A.S.A Approved softballs of the same brands, types, and cores may be used in the tournament
START TIME-Will be listed with the brackets and schedule prior to the tournament. The HOST Director reserves the right to change any game time at his/her discretion.
TYPE-All "Junior Olympic Invitational" will be THREE (3) GAME pool play format, followed by SINGLE elimination. (SEE NOTE)
"A.S.A States" will be 3 pool play games for seeding followed by single elimination.
TOURNAMENT RESULTS: TOURNAMENT RESULTS FOR ALL STATES OR ANY OTHER QUALIFIER. ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK WILL BE MAILED IN AS REQUIRED NOT LATER THAN THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE TOURNAMENT.
NOTE**You may run A DIFFERENT FORMAT TOURNAMENT with the consent of the J.O.DISTRIC Commissioner
Incomplete Tournaments: IN THE EVENT OF A TOURNAMENT NOT BEING ABLE TO FINISH DUE TO WEATHER THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHALL BE USED TO BREAK TIES AMONG TEAMS IN THE SAME SPOT IN THE BRACKET:1 - HEAD TO HEAD COMPETITION.
2 - THE TEAM THAT ADVANCED THE FARTHEST IN THE WINNERS BRACKET.
3 - WON-LOST RECORDS,EXCEPT AMONG UNDEFEATED TEAMS.
4 - IF ONLY TWO TEAMS ARE TIED FOR A POSITION AND HAVE PLAYED EACH OTHER THE WINNER OF THAT GAME
EXCEPTION - IF THERE ARE ONLY TWO TEAMS REMAINING AND EACH TEAM HAS ONE LOSS,THE CHAMPIONSHIP MUST BE PLAYED.
5 - THE TEAMS SHALL BE RANKED ACCORDING TO THE FEWEST RUNS ALLOWED PER GAME PLAYED.
6 - IF A TIE STILL EXISTS,THE TEAMS SHALL BE RANKED ACCORDING TO THE MOST RUNS SCORED
PER GAME PLAYED.
7 - IF A TIE STILL EXITS,BY COIN TOSS.
UNIFORMS-For all Tournaments, all teams must wear matching jersey's. Ball caps/Visors, or head bands are optional for players. If worn they can be mixed, but must be worn properly. Full Uniform with player numbers is required. Players shall not display the name/or logo of any other softball association on their uniforms.
Handout: Tournament Playing Rules Revised 04/19/2010
