SGA

Rules & Regulations

Rosters and Proof of Age
Coaches are responsible to submit a Typed or Handwritten Roster before the Event (prior to your first game) to the ONSITE DIRECTOR. PLAYERS MUST be listed on the roster in order to be eligible to participate in that event (1, 2, or 3 day events). If that player isn't able to be there at the beginning of the tournament, that must be COMMUNICATED with the onsite director for approval.

Birth certificates and Proof of Grade exemption must be AVAILABLE at aLL times for ALL players.

Opposing teams can request to see proof of age or grade by submitting $100 to the onsite director. If no proof can be given, than that team will forfiet the game. If proof is provided the team in question RECEIVES a $100 credit to their next event.

Age limits and Grade exemptions (see at the bottom of this page)


game time limits
1 Day Tournament:
All 8u games are 1:00
ALl live ARM Games are 1:30

2 Day Tournaments
All 8u games are 1:15
ALl live ARM Games are 1:45
A new inning will be started if there's anytime left on the clock once the 3rd out is recorded

seeding Information
Overall Record
Head to head (if only 2 teams)
Runs allowed
Run DIFFERENTIAL (+/- 8 runs)
Coin flip

We never take into account Runs scored except when doing differential and we limit that to 8 runs max

Win - 1 point
Tie - 1/2 point
Loss - 0 point


Pitching Rules​
​Recommended innings a player Should Be lImited to pitch in a day/weekend? Coaches are responsible to take care of their Kids.

Recommended Limits
1 Day - 6 innings
2 day - 8 innings

Once removed from the Mound, Can not reenter to pitch that game

Pitchers Can do 3rd to 1st Pick off

Balks will be called at the DISCRETION of the umpire. We will be more LENIENT with the younger Ages. It will be called Dead Ball if Called.


run rules
2 innings- 20 runs
3 innings- 15 runs
4 innings- 8 runs


extra inning rule
No extra innings in pool play. the game ends in a tie.

In bracket play, we start with a runner on 2nd base with no outs. Last batted out is the runner.



bat rules
8u-12u: all bats must have the 1.15 bpf stamp

13u: all bats must have the 1.15 bpf stamp and be -8 or heavier

​14u-HS: all bats must be bbcor or wood

Banned Bats
1. 2017 cf zen Balanced -8 (29/21, 30/22, 31/23, 32/24)
2. 2017 cf zen sl -10 2 3/4 (28/18, 29/19, 30/20, 31/21, 32/22)
3. 2017 CF zen zero dark 2 3/4 -10 (29/19, 30/20)
4. custom 2017 CF Zen 2 3/4 -10
5. custom 2017 cF Zen Balanced -8
6. Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only)
7. Nike BT0636 CX2
8. CAt 5 MCB2 33/30 BBCOR


8u SPECIFIC Rules
no bunting and stealing
6 pitches (3 strikes)
Ball must pass 20' arc to be fair
No Infield fly rule
7 run max per inning
coaches must pitch at the 30' line/Box
time is called once the runners are stopped

9u closed base SPECIFIC Rules
No Dropped 3rd Strike
Runners may Advanced on Pass Balls (even home)
No Infield fly rule

Batting Lineup
Teams can bat however many players they would like as long as it meets the minimum requiremEnt for that age. Free defensive SUBSTITUTIONS. Players can rotate in freely to non-pitching positions

If the BAtting team starts with 8 players in live arm and 9 players in coach pitch, the last position iS NOT an out

If the player starts that game, then the lineup is reduced to the MINIMUM number then it WILL be and out EVERY TIME that spot comes up in the lineup.

Each batter can only be intentional walked once per game

MISCELLANEOUS Rules
Steel Spikes are allowed in 12u and older. But if caught on a portable mound, the PITCHEr will be removed and NOT ALLoWED TO pitch the remainder of that GAME. He can play other positions, JUST CAN't Pitch once caught with steel spikes on.

Catching equipment is left up to the coach. 2 piece helmets, type of glove, etc... Catchers must be properly and legally EQUIPPED for SAFETY

face masks are not required in any age groups

No Slash bunting in Any 12u or younger. If a batter shows bunt than swings he will be Out not matter if he makes contact or not.
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Age Control Dates and Grade Exemptions
8u - can't turn 9 before May 1st, 2026 unless in 2nd grade
9u - Can't turn 10 before May 1st, 2026 unless in 3rd grade
10u- Can't turn 11 before May 1st, 2026 unless in 4th grade
11u- Can't turn 12 before May 1st, 2026 unless in 5th grade
12u- Can't turn 13 before May 1st, 2026 unless in 6th grade
13u- Can't turn 14 before May 1st, 2026 unless in 7th grade
14u- Can't turn 15 before May 1st, 2026 unless in 8th grade
JV/HS - Must be CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL (PROOF OF ENROLLMENT). If Homeschooled, CAN not TUrn 19 before May 1st, 2026

Rain Refund Policy​

1 Game Played: 66% refund

started 2nd Game: 33% refund

Started 3rd game: No Refund 

FUN.

Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back - Babe Ruth

QUALITY.

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy baseball gear and that's kind of the same thing...

COMPETITION.

Good players inspire themselves.  Great players inspire others.