Local Rules

9U through 12U age divisions are based upon player’s ages as of May 1st, year 2007, league age. Example - 12U players cannot turn 13 prior to May 1st, 2007 to play in that division. Players may play up, but not down in age.

Sporting News rules shall apply using slight modifications listed below.

Pitching Limitations: None per Sporting News Rules (Please use common sense).

Slide rule will be in effect at all bases except 1st.

No jewelry allowed-except medical alert bracelets.

9U-13U Divisions have three batting line-up options:

  1. Bat 9 players
  2. Bat 10 players using an Extra Hitter. The EH is considered a defensive player and may switch in and out defensively.
  3. Bat entire roster - Unlimited defensive substitution. If a player is injured or ejected, that spot in the batting order will be an automatic out.

NOTE: No Designated Hitter is allowed at any time. Starters may re-enter one time only in their original batting order.

Time Limits: Divisions 9-12 will play 6 innings with no new inning after 1:45. The 13U divisions will play 7 innings with no new inning after 2:00. No time limits in Championship games.

Tie games in Playoffs will be played out in extra innings using the California Tie Breaker - except in Championship Games. A runner will start at second base. Runner cannot be a player who is or was in the game, even if they are a starter with reentry remaining. If a team has no substitution, then last batted out will be the runner. Game will be played until a winner is determined. In Pool Play a tie stands and will not be played out.

For seeding purposes, the value of a win is 1 point, the value of a tie is a 1/2 point, the value of a loss is 0 points.

Run rules: 20 run rule after 1 inning in all age divisions, 15 run rule after 2 innings in all age divisions, 12 run rule after 3 innings in all age divisions, 10 run rule after 4 innings in all age divisions, 8 run rule after 5 innings in ALL age divisions.

Home team will be determined by coin flip and will keep official scorebook with all changes going through home plate umpire. In playoff rounds, the higher seed will be the home team. Dugouts are not assigned; first team to arrive has choice except in Championship Game.

No metal cleats in 12U age divisions.

All protests will be ruled on immediately by tournament director and Chief umpire. Only rules can be protested not judgment calls. A $100 fee is required to protest a call and will be returned if the protest is upheld.

Courtesy runners will be allowed for the pitcher or catcher at any time. Last batted out will be used as the courtesy runner. Same runner cannot run for both the pitcher and catcher in the same inning.

To intentionally walk a batter, pitches must be thrown except in 9u and 10u Division in which case the coach just needs to tell the Home Plate Umpire.

Missed bases require an appeal play.

Any player, manager, coach or parent ejected from the game or after a game is concluded will carry an additional one game suspension to be served at the next scheduled game. Managers are responsible for the conduct of his players and fans.

Baseballs will be provided for each game.

Rainout policy is as follows. No games played- 100% refund. 1/2 refund if (1) one game is started; no refunds once second game is started. 

Suspended/Complete Game: Provided that 4 innings have been completed or 3 1/2 innings if home team is ahead will constitute a complete game during inclement weather. If 4 innings have not been completed, game will resume from when the game was suspended.

Concessions will be available.