Paramus Summer Tournament: Welcome

Sunday, April 29

BCPST 2012 

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR 13U and 14U TODAY MAY 29  !! 

Registration is now open for this summer's tournament.  Please contact René Miranda via email and provide the following information:

  • town name
  • teams / divisions
  • contact information (name / cell number / email address)

Please register via email, by sending the information to bcpst@optimum.net.

Division Play Dates

  • 14U           - Tue-Thu-Sat
  • 13U           - Mon-Wed-Fri
  • 12U 50/70 - Tue-Thu-Sat
  • 12U 46/60 - Tue-Thu-Sat
  • 11U 50/70 - Tue-Thu-Sat
  • 11U 46/60 - Mon-Wed-Fri
  • 10U           - Mon-Wed-Fri
  • 10B           - Tue-Thu-Sat
  • 9U             - Mon-Wed-Fri
  • 8U             - Tue-Thu-Sat
  • 8B             - Mon-Wed-Fri

REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATES

  • Friday May 25th - for 13U and 14U  ** EXTENDED MAY 29th **
  • Wednesday Jun 6th - all other divisions

BCPST League Directors Contact Sheet can be downloaded from here.

Fees are the since 2010, $300 for 13/14U, $250 8U through 12U.  For 8B, fee is $175.  NOTICE: We will require all teams to carry proof of insurance with them for every game.

BAT RULES for 2012.

For all divisions playing 46x60, 12U and under, the bat size cannot be longer than 33” and cannot exceed a width of 2 ¼”. The only composite bats allowed are found on the following link: http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/2012LicensedBatList.pdf.

For all divisions playing 60x90, 13U and above, the bat size cannot be longer than 34” cannot exceed a width of 2 5/8”. The only differential allowed for 13U is -5 or -3. The differential for 14U is -3 only. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite bats certified and marked as BBCOR .50 will be allowed.  Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 will be allowed.

For all divisions playing 50x70, 11U and 12U, the bat cannot be longer than 34” and cannot exceed a width of 2 5/8”. Bats with a width of 2 ¼” are allowed.  Bats with a width of 2 ¾” are not allowed.  There is no limit on the differential.  Non-composite fat barrel bats are allowed. The only composite fat barrels bats allowed need to be BBCOR .50.  The only 2 ¼” composite bats allowed are found on the following link: http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/2012LicensedBatList.pdf.

RULES

  • If a batter with an illegal bat completes an at bat with a fair ball hit, the batter will be ruled out.  No advancement on the bases will be allowed, and any outs during the play shall stand.
  • If a batter is determined to have an illegal bat during his/her at bat, the bat will be removed and the batter will continue the at bat with a different bat.
  • No Protests will be allowed regarding illegal bats – Managers are responsible in checking their bats prior to the start of the season. A Manager can request the umpires to check both teams’ bats prior to any game.  For all semi-finals and finals played in Paramus, the umpires will check all the bats prior to the game and will have illegal bats removed.

THE PROSPECTIVE DIVISIONS FOR 2012:

14U - 13U:                                        14 game season

12U 50x70 - 12U 46x60:                12 game season

11U 50x70 - 11U 46x60*:              12 game season

10U - 10B - 9U - 8U - 8B*:             12 game season

NEW FOR 2012:

         12U 46x60 - 12U teams can now play either 50x70 or 46x60

PLAYOFF SEEDING TIE BREAKERS

The tie-breakers are as follows:

- total points (w=3, L=1, T=2)

- winning pct

- head to head

- lowest runs against

- records against like opponents

- coin flip

LEAGUE DIRECTORS: They are your contacts for this year's summer tournament. They will provide guidance and answer your inquiries and settle any potential disputes.

The fees are as follows:

  • 13U and 14U: $300/team - checks made payable to Paramus Summer Baseball
  • 8U through 12U: $250/team - checks made payable to Paramus Junior Baseball

Can combine payment for 8U through 12U - BUT separate check is needed for 13U and 14U.

All inquiries and questions regarding the tournament and schedules should be sent to our tournament email address, paramussummertourn@paramuslittleleague.com.

Thanks again and get ready to play some fun baseball this summer,

-- Paramus Summer Tournament



Sunday, April 29
REGISTERED TEAMS

2012 Teams  ( * - denotes paid)

14U 

13U                      

12U 50x70 

 12U 46x60                    

           
  • Clifton
  • Dumont
  • Elmwood Park LL
  • Oradell
  • Paramus
  • Paterson
  • Ramsey Blue
  • Ridgewood Raiders
  • Teaneck
  • Waldwick
  • Wanaque
    •                     
  • Dumont
  • Oakland
  • Paramus Spartans
  • Paterson
  • Ridgewood Raiders
  • Ringwood Thunder
  • Rochelle Park
  • Wayne PAL
  • Wyckoff
    •                     
  • Dumonth Lightning
  • Glen Rock
  • Mahwah
  • Maywood
  • Paterson Moczo
  • Oakland
  • Oradell
  • Park Ridge Flash 
  • Ridgewood Rebels 
  • Wayne PAL               
  • Elmwood Park JBL
  • Elmwood Park LL 
  • Glen Rock
  • Hasbrouck Heights
  • Hawthorne
  • Paramus Spartans
  • Paterson Morales
  • Ramsey Select
  • Ramsey Blue
  • Ramsey Gold
  • Wanaque
    •                     

11U 50x70

11U 46x60

10U 

 10B

  •  Park Ridge
  • Paterson
        
  • Bergenfield
  • Fair Lawn
  • Hawthorne
  • Hillsdale
  • Paramus Spartans Ivanicki
  • Paramus Spartans Jacobs 
  • Ramsey Select
  • Ramsey Blue
  • Ramsey Gold
  • Ridgefield Park
  • Teaneck Southern
  • Washington Twp  
  • Hasbrouck Heights
  • Hawthorne
  • Mahwah Thunderbirds
  • Maywood
  • Oakland
  • Paterson
  • Paramus Spartans
  • Ramsey Select
  • Wanaque
                        
                           
  • Elmwood Park LL
  • Hasbrouck Heights
  • Montclair Bulldogs
  • Paramus Spartans
  • Ramsey Blue
  • Ramsey Gold
  • Ridgewood Rebels
  • River Edge
  • TBO
  • Wayne PAL
                        

9U 

8U 42x60 

8B 40x60 

       
  • Elmwood Park JBL
  • Elmwood Park LL
  • Hawthorne
  • Glen Rock Black
  • Glen Rock Red
  • Hasbrouck Heights
  • Maywood Blue
  • Maywood Red
  • Nutley East Raiders
  • Paterson
  • Paramus Spartans
  • Ramsey Blue
  • Ramsey Gold
  • Ridgefield Park
  • Wanaque
  • Wayne PAL
                        
       
  • Elmwood Park LL
  • Glen Rock Black
  • Glen Rock Red
  • Maywood
  • Montclair
  • Paramus Spartans
  • Ramsey Blue
  • Ramsey Gold
  • TBO
  • Wayne PAL
    •                     
       
  • Maywood
  • Paramus Spartans 
  • River Edge
  • Upper Saddle River
                        


Monday, May 30
CONTACTS

CONTACT LISTS & SCHEDULES

Listed below are links to download your contact list and schedule for each division.  We are also providing the PST League Director contact list as well.  These documents also appear in the HANDOUTS section.

14U:               CONTACTS     SCHEDULE

13U:               CONTACTS     SCHEDULE              

12U 50x70:     CONTACTS    SCHEDULE

12U 46x60:     CONTACTS    SCHEDULE

11U 50x70:     CONTACTS    SCHEDULE

11U 46x60:     CONTACTS    SCHEDULE

10U:               CONTACTS     SCHEDULE

10B:               CONTACTS     SCHEDULE

9U:                 CONTACTS     SCHEDULE



Friday, June 10
More Contacts

8U:               CONTACTS      SCHEDULE

8B:               CONTACTS      SCHEDULE

LEAGUE DIRECTORS



LATEST UPDATES

  • In the playoffs, all winning teams must complete a Pitching Passport and have it signed by both managers or a Paramus Summer Tournament League Official at the conclusion of each game and bring the form to the next game. As with all other issues, managers should contact the associated League Director with any questions or issues.
  • For missing contact information, please contact your League Director. NOTE: You may need to hit your Browser's refresh button to show the latest contact list.
  • The schedules specifies suggested game start times. The league does not dictate times. This is the responsbility of the home team. Start times must be reasonable.
  • The maximum roster has been increased to 17 players. This was done for teams that do not want to cut players. The league encourages and expects lineups to be relatively consistent from game to game throughout the regular season and the playoffs.


Tournament Rules

Tournament Format

Regular Season

  • For 8U thru 12U: 12 games will determine seedings (so have fun, develop talent)
  • For 13U and 14U: 14 game season will be used to determine seedings
  • Every effort will be made so that all teams will have equal home and away games
  • Home team is responsible for supplying game balls
  • For 8U through 12U,Home team is responsible for arrangement and payment for one (1) carded umpire for each game. There is no league mandated umpiring agency or fee.
  • For 11U and 12U 50x70, two (2) carded umpires are required and the cost is covered by the home team.
  • For 13U and 14U, two (2) carded umpires are required and the cost is covered by the home team.
  • Standings will be kept: 3 points for a win / 2 points for a tie / 1 point for a loss
  • 8B Rules are found here.

Playoffs

  • All teams that meet the minimum game requirement (8 for 8U-12U, and 11 for 13U-14U) are eligible for the playoffs
  • All rounds are single elimination games
  • Seedings are based on points from the regular season
  • Playoffs will begin at higher seed field
  • The team with the higher seed will be the home team
  • Quarter-Finals (when we have field availability), Semi-Finals and Finals will be hosted in Paramus
  • Paramus will supply umpires and game balls for all semi-final and final games.

Rosters

  • All teams must supply rosters for 13U and 14U by Friday June 1, 2012.
  • All other teams must submit rosters by Friday June 8, 2012.  All rosters MUST be supplied electronically to Rene' Miranda using the BCPST Roster Form. This form is the only roster form accepted for the BCPST. If the team manager is unable to do so he/she must find a coach or parent that can provide it on his/her behalf.
  • Roster changes can occur until rosters get locked. Changes MUST be approved by a Paramus League Official. Roster Lock Date: Monday July 2, 2012.
  • All managers MUST have in his/her possesion, a copy of roster, proof of insurance , and birth certificates for all players
  • 17 player maximum (rosters must be carried in team scorebook)
  • All players must reside in the town for which they are playing *** NO CLUB TEAMS ***
  • Only rostered players can compete in tournament (player must appear in half of the teams games)
  • Line-up cards must be exchanged with the full name of player (first name or initials not sufficient)
  • Players may be active on one P.S.T. roster only - players cannot be on the roster of 2 teams. A player may be moved from one team to another only if the Paramus League Officials approve the change. This cannot happen after July 4th.
  • Roster form MUST be presented to the opposing manager and Paramus League Official when requested. The Official Roster form supplied by the Paramus Summer Tournament is the only form allowed.
  • Roster form in manager's possession must be exactly the same as submitted to the league.
  • If any roster improprieties are found during the regular season, offending team will forfeit game. If improprieties are found during the playoffs, the team will immediately be disqualified from the tournament.

Lineup - Substitution

  • Free substitution / no substitution (coaches discretion)
  • There is no tournament mandated rule that requires a player to play a minimum number of defensive innings or minimum number of at bats
  • Bat through order (i.e. all players) is allowed / batting only 9 is allowed / batting 10 with an extra player is allowed
  • If batting 10, the extra player is allowed to play the field - meaning any 9 of the 10 batters can be on the field defensively at any one time - for 8U through 12U only
  • If batting 10 in 13U and 14U, the extra player cannot play the field
  • THE BATTING ORDER MUST MAINTAIN INTEGRITY
  • If not a bat through order a substitute must take a spot in the batting order
  • Players reentering the game must return to the same position in the lineup
  • No out is given for batters that start game, but become unable to bat

Pitching Rules - (Specific to the Paramus Summer Tournament)

  • For 8U-12U: Pitchers may pitch a maximum combined total of six (6) innings in any two (2) consecutive games regardless of interval between games
  • For 13U-14U: Pitchers may pitch a maximum combined total of seven (7) innings in any two (2) consecutive games regardless of interval between games.
  • A full inning is charged to a pitcher when they throw 1 pitch to a batter (Warm-up pitches do not count)
  • Balks will be called in the 12U (50/70), 11U (50/70) and 13U divisions after one warning per pitcher.
  • Balks will be called for 14U without warning.
  • For the 11U (50/70), 12U (50/70), 13U and 14U divisions, a runner can attempt advancing to first base on a dropped third strike.
  • No pitcher may return to mound after being relieved
  • The 3rd visit to the mound in 1 inning must result in the pitcher being removed
  • For playoffs, Pitching Passport is required to be filled out or updated and signed after each playoff game and presented to the opposing manager prior to the next round game.  Failure to do so may disqualify the team.  When playoff games are hosted in Paramus, the Pitching Passport must be presented to the BCPST game administrator before the start of the game.  The Pitching Passport is found on the tournament website. 
  • There is no "Hits batsman" rule - managers are expected to use common sense

Base-running - "SLIDE OR AVOID"

  • A runner will be called out if they do not slide or avoid a collision with a defensive player
  • Head first slides are not allowed at all levels in the BCPST.
  • For 11U and 12U 50x70 and 13U and 14U, head first slide is only allowed when sliding back to a base.
  • Base-running rules for 8U Division:
    • Steals of 2nd and 3rd are allowed
    • Advancement to 2nd and 3rd are allowed on wild pitch and passed balls
    • No advancement past the base you're stealing on overthrows
    • No advancement on overthrows to the pitcher
    • No steals of home
    • No advancement to home on wild pitch or passed balls
    • No delayed steals
    • No Turnpike - batter automatically advancing to second on a walk is prohibited

"Hurry-Up" Rule

  • With 2 outs the catcher may be pinch run for at the discretion of the manager of the offensive team
  • The pinch runner must be the player that made the last batted out (i.e. 2nd out of the inning)

Equipment

  • For all divisions playing 60x90, 13U and above, the bat size cannot be longer than 34” cannot exceed a width of 2 5/8”. The only differential allowed for 13U is -5 or -3. The differential for 14U is -3 only. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite bats certified and marked as BBCOR .50 will be allowed.  Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 will be allowed.

  • For all divisions playing 50x70, 11U and 12U, the bat cannot be longer than 34” and cannot exceed a width of 2 5/8”. Bats with a width of 2 ¼” are allowed.  Bats with a width of 2 ¾” are not allowed.  There is no limit on the differential.  Non-composite fat barrel bats are allowed. The only composite fat barrels bats allowed need to be BBCOR .50.  The only 2 ¼” composite bats allowed are found on the following link: http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/2012LicensedBatList.pdf.

  • For all divisions playing 46x60, 12U and under, the bat size cannot be longer than 33” and cannot exceed a width of 2 ¼”. The only composite bats allowed are found on the following link: http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/2012LicensedBatList.pdf.

  • 13U and 14U: Metal spikes

  • 8U - 12U: Plastic spikes.    

Game Definition & Other Rules

  • For 8U-12U: A game is official when the losing team has batted for 12 outs (4 innings).
  • For 13U-14U: A game is official when the losing team has batted for 15 outs (5 innings).
  • If the game is "Official" and is called (darkness/rain/lightning) the game is complete
  • All regular season games will be replayed from the beginning if called due to darkness/rain/lightning if not official at the time of the halt
  • All playoff games will resume from the point of halt if called due to darkness/rain/lightning.
  • All regular season rain-outs must be rescheduled by the managers (if there is a problem in rescheduling - contact your League Director)
  • If postponed games are not made up - points will be forfeited
  • Age cutoff – PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR CUTOFF DATES.
  • Mercy Rule - 10 runs after the losing team has batted four (4) times for 8U-12U and five (5) times for 13U-14U - the home team will complete inning if losing. The mercy rule applies to both regular season and playoff games.
  • 8U-12U: Games are six (6) innings.
  • 13U-14U: Games are seven (7) innings.
  • 13U-14U: Game time limit: No new inning may begin after 2:15 hrs.
  • If the score of a regular season game is tied at the end of a regulation game, extra innings are to be played without a limit to the number of extra innings
  • If a regular season game is official, tied, and is called due to darkness/rain/lightning/loss of lighting, the game will end as a tie
  • Local game time limits may be enforced, but must be discussed prior to game
  • For all divisions except the 11U (50/70), 12U (50/70), 13U and 14U, all Williamsport Little League (non-tournament) rules apply unless detailed above
  • For the 11U and 12U (50/70) division, AABC rules apply unless detailed above
  • For the 13U and 14U divisions, high school rules apply unless detailed above.
  • For 8U (42/60), No infield fly
  • For 8U (42/60), one bunt per inning
  • For 8U (42/60), five runs per inning, unlimited in the sixth inning.


Paramus Fields

 Paramus Field Directions


Midland Field (aka O'Neil Field)

Field is located on Midland Ave about ½ mile east of Paramus Road.

From Route 17

Take Midland Ave exit heading west towards Glen Rock
Continue for about 1.5 miles
Pass fire house on left, deli on right
Turn right into Midland school
Field is located behind the school
Midland Field is to the right and fenced-in


Petruska Field

Field is located in Petruska Park which is on Farview Ave between Midland Ave and Ridgewood Ave

From Route 17

Take Midland Ave exit heading east towards Oradell
Continue to Farview Avenue
Make left at light
Continue for about ½ mile
Petruska Park is located on left.
Field is the furthest from the road on the west side of the park  


Sports Complex


The Sport Complex is located in the western most part of the Garden State Plaza.

The Route 4 entrance is closest to the field. There is also a convenient back entrance off of Paramus Road.


Sirianni

Sirianni Park is located off of Midland Ave about � way between Route 17 and Paramus Road.

From Route 17

Take Midland Ave exit heading west towards Glen Rock
Continue for about ½ miles
Pass Holland Acres on left
Make left onto Kossuth Street
Continue to end
Make left onto Midwood Road
Follow to end into parking lot

  
Ahne Field

Located next to Midland field, follow directions to Midland field

Ahne Field is to the left and does not have a fence.

 



Questions / Issues

Questions / Issues
Managers, be sure to review all tournament information available on this website. Contact your league director with any questions or issues.

Sunday, April 29
2011 Champions

CONGRATULATIONS to 2011 Champions:

14U: Champions: Ridgewood                      Runner-Up: Wyckoff

14B: Champions: Waldwick                        Runner-Up: Paterson

12U: Champions: Ridgewood                       Runner-Up: Park Ridge

12B: Champions: Bergenfield                      Runner-Up: Hillsdale

11U 50x70: Champions: Midland Park       Runner-Up: Paterson

11U 46x60: Champions: Ridgewood            Runner-Up: Bergenfield

10U: Champions: Ramsey Select                 Runner-Up: Washington TWP.

10B: Champions: Maywood                         Runner-Up: Paramus

9U: Champions: Paramus Morin                Runner-Up: Wood Ridge

8U: Champions: Franklin Lakes                 Runner-Up: Montclair



Friday, March 25
2010 Champions

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL DIVISION CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS

8U Division Champions:   Paramus A's                            Runner-Up:  Wyckoff Green

9U Division Champions:   Ridgewood Raiders                  Runner-Up:  Paramus Spartans

10U Division Champions:  Midland Park                          Runner-Up:  Bergenfield

10B Division Champions:  Ridgewood Rebels                   Runner-Up:  Ridgewood Rangers

11U Division Champions:  River Vale                               Runner-Up:  Paramus Spartans

12B Division Champions:  Bergenfield Red                     Runner-Up:   Ridegwood Rebels 

12U Division Champions:  Paramus Spartans Smith        Runner-Up:  Paramus Spartans Catello

13U Division Champions:   Ramsey Select                      Runner-Up:  Montclair

14U Division Champions:    Mahwah                               Runner-Up:   Ramsey Select 



Friday, July 31
2009 Champions

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL DIVISION CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS

8U Division Champions:    Paramus Spartans    Runner-Up:  Franklin Lakes

9U Division Champions:    Midland Park            Runner-Up:   Maywood

10U Division Champions:  Ramsey                     Runner-Up:   Wyckoff 

10B Division Champions:   Ramsey Blue             Runner-Up:   North Haledon

11U Division Champions:   Ramsey & Dumont 

12B Division Champions:   New Milford             Runner-Up:   Ridgewood

12U Division Champions:   Paramus Ferrara & Ringwood

13U Division Champions:   New Milford            Runner-Up:   River Edge

14U Division Champions:   Ramsey                     Runner-Up:   Ridgewood



2008 Champions

Congratulations to the 2008 PST winners:

12U: Champions: Paramus Diamondbacks PST 12U Champions           Runner Up: Rochelle Park 

12B: Champions: Ringwood                                Runner Up: Paramus Spartans 

11U: Champions: Elmwood Park Junior Baseball    Runner Up: Maywood

10U: Champions: Ramsey Select                         Runner Up: Park Ridge

10B: Champions: Ramsey White                         Runner Up: Paramus Spartans Abbruzzese

9U: Champions: Paramus Spartans                      Runner Up: Teaneck Baseball

8U: Champions: Paramus Spartans                      Runner Up: Bergenfield