Millgrove Early-Bird Tournament - May 10-12,
2013
Rules and Regulations
Note:
All games will be played at the Millgrove diamonds
1.
This tournament will use OASA rules unless
they conflict with the rules below. The ISC pitching rule will be enforced.
2.
We are not requesting rosters, but please
remember this is meant as a tune up tournament and there will different levels
of competition. No prawn pitchers.
3.
Alcohol consumption will not be permitted outside the designated
area at Millgrove Park. Any teams guilty of breaking this rule will
forfeit the entry fee, any prize money they would be entitled to and will be removed
from the tournament.
4.
Any rained out games will be rescheduled
as required, at the discretion of the tournament organizers.
5.
All teams are guaranteed 3 games.
6.
The mercy rule is 7 runs after 5 innings.
7.
Games will be 7 innings unless in a mercy
situation or the time limit has expired. Teams should be ready to play 15
minutes prior to their scheduled game time.
8.
The time limit is 1 hour and 45 minutes
after the first pitch. The time limit
will be removed from Sunday games. (weather
permitting).
9.
In the event the game is tied after 7
innings or when the time limit is reached, the international tiebreaker rule
will come into effect.
10.
The home team will be decided prior to the
game by a coin-flip. The team travelling the furthest will call the flip.
11.
The home team will be the official scorer
for the game. Score sheets will be provided and handed into tournament
organizers. First and last names are to be on the score sheet.
12.
Teams must start with a minimum of 9
players and are allowed a 10 minute grace period from the scheduled start time or
the result is a loss.
13.
Umpires reserve the right to eject players
for profanity or intentionally trying to harm another player. Any suspensions include that game plus the team’s
next game, as a minimum.
14.
All bats approved for use in ISC play will
be allowed.
Prize
Money
Champion: $850
Finalist: $500
Semi-Finalists: $100 each