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Courageous Survival Softball Tournament Rules of Play
First Responder Tournament Specific Rules
-For all rules not on this list we will follow ASA Rulebook
(1)-All bats must be stamped by either ASA/USSSA mark.
(2)-All game balls shall be 12 in. .52 core slow-pitch green balls (Game balls will be provided).
(3)-Team rosters shall be submitted at coaches meeting prior to tournament start. A full team roster includes a minimum of nine (9) players and a maximum of twelve (12) players. Teams with more than twelve (12) players are allowed up to 3 alternates for substitutions as long as names are on roster at coaches meeting.
(3)(a)- Teams shall consist of at least 3 females on the roster at all times. 3 females shall be on the playing field as well as batting for each inning
(3)(b)- Game will automatically count as a forfeit if team is unable to produce minimum players required (9 players total, still including minimum 3 females). Game can be played with substitute players from other teams, but score does not count for tournament standing if forfeit team scores more runs than opposing team.
(4)-Batting line-up must alternate gender as much as possible. Must bat all players (up to 12).
(5)-No limit on pinch runners. Pinch Runners are to be the last person out (if pinch runner is up to bat while still on base it will result in an automatic out).
(6)-Pitch Count will start as 1-1 (1 ball and 1 strike). 2nd foul ball is considered a strike out. Players who purchased a Courtesy Foul Band are allowed one (1) extra foul ball per at bat. Courtesy Foul band can be purchased in conjunction with Homerun Band.
(7)-3 Home-Runs (balls hit over the fence) maximum per team per game. Players who purchase a Home-run wristband are exempt from 3 HR rule.
(7)(a)-If home-run rule is broken, batter is out. All runners on base will stay at the base they were at prior to last pitch.
(8)-Maximum 7 runs per inning
(9)-Mercy rule will apply as follows: +20 at the end of the 3rd inning, +15 at the end of the 4th inning, +10 at the end of the 5th inning.
(10)-6 innings maximum per game.
(11)-No new inning at 50 minutes, game will drop dead at 1 hour. If drop time is met, score will revert to the last completed inning. If home-team is ahead at the end of the top half of last inning, bottom half of the inning will not be played.
(11)(a)-If last inning results in a tie, a new inning shall start. Tie breaker inning shall start with 1 out and the last person out (no pinch runner for this person) will start on 2nd base. Game will continue until tie is broken at conclusion of completed inning.
(12)-No bunting allowed.
(13)-Batters hit by pitch will not earn a free base, pitch will count as 1 ball.
(14)-Game Score will be kept by Umpire as well as designee from each team.
(15)-All rulings called by umpire are final.
(16)-Players are subject to defensive or offensive ejection at Umpire’s discretion. Players should demonstrate proper sportsmanship at all times both on and off the field. Players and or spectators who demonstrate the use of foul or improper language are subject to ejection.
(16)(a)- Ejected players shall count as an automatic out each time their position on the roster comes up to bat. Teams that fall under the minimum player requirements due to ejection are subject to forfeit of game and or tournament.
Home Run Derby specific rules
(1) - The Home Run Derby is limited to 25 players.
(2) - Each player will be at bat for 5 minutes, to get as many home runs (over the fence) as they can.
(3) - Each player will choose and provide their own pitcher - from among the registered players.
(4) - Balls will be provided by the officials, and will comply with tournament rules.
(5) - Foul balls, strike pitches, etc will not be counted against the player's hit count.
(6) - The pitch cannot begin (cannot leave the pitchers hand) until the previous ball touches the ground.
(7) - A pitcher 'assistant' can be utilized for the purpose of calling out the ball status, and for returning balls into the available bucket of balls. The assistant cannot aid the pitcher in any other way - ie cannot hand them the next ball.
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