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ASA/USSSA Bats, 1.20 BPF, No Metal Cleats - SDA Tournament

One (1) courtesy runner per game. Any injured player must be subbed out as per
ASA Rules if not batting unlimited.

Home runs: In an effort to speed up play, when a ball is hit over the fence the
batter need not run the bases, but simply return to the dugout. Any runners on
base can do the same. We are limiting home runs to 3 and progressive, any in
excess are dead-ball outs. This means when one team accumulates 3 home runs,
they cannot hit another one until the opposing team also has 3 home runs. From
that point, neither team can be more than one home run ahead for the remainder
of the game.

10 run rule, will be in effect for all games. Meaning that at any point after 5 innings,
when one team goes ahead by 10 runs or more, the game is called. Except championship
games (1st & 2nd place only) will have no 10 run rule.
Must have a minimum of 9 players to start a game.
Teams may bat unlimited, but must declare it to the umpire during the pregame
meeting at home plate. Thus any player incurring injury can be dropped from the
lineup without being assessed an out when his/her batting position comes up. In
addition, defensive positions are completely interchangeable without notification
to players, coaches, or umpire.
No Fence jumping. Penalty is ejection from that game.
Game time limits: Sunday 1 hour & 5 minutes, Monday 1 hour & 10 minutes.
Monday Championship games (1st & 2nd place only) will play full 7 innings.
Batter starts with a 1-1 count and gets one extra foul ball.
Pitchers mound is 6 ft floating and bats follow, ASA/USSSA, 1.20 BPF or less. No Metal Cleats.
Sunday 7:45 am games may have a 10 minute grace period.
Sunday games - scoring rules. Counting runs for and against there will be a
maximum of 20 for or 20 against. Each game must be played for at least 5 innings
or the time limit. Sunday games can end in a tie.
Monday's Game Only: International tie-breaker is used throughout the tournament.
When the official game time of 1 hour and 10 minutes has expired with the
score tied up, the last out from the previous inning is sent to second base, and
play commences as usual with both teams getting an at-bat.
No Smoking, Alcohol or pets allowed.

Rules subject to change

SDA SOFTBALL ROSTER FORM

Downloads:
SDA Softball Tournament Roster Form
SDA Softball Tournament Packet (Schedule-Rules-Brackets)
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