RULES

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• Unless otherwise noted, we will follow NFHS Rules.
• Tournament Director and staff reserves the right to alter tournament format as deemed necessary.
• Metal Cleats can not be worn on turf fields.
• Pitching Distance - 43ft
• Batting Lineup - Teams bat up to full roster in Pool & Bracket play. All players hitting outside the 9 listed positions shall be listed as an EP (Extra Player). DP/Flex Rule is allowed. Pitcher & Catcher must be noted on lineup card
• Courtesy Runner - Anyone on Roster may run for Pitcher & Catcher (DOES NOT HAVE TO BE SUB OR LAST BATTED OUT) IF runner on base turn to bat comes up, base she is occupying is OUT and the player resumes her place in batting order
• Run Ahead Rule - 12 runs after 3 innings; 10 runs after 4 innings; 8 runs after 5 innings
• Home Team - Will be determined by coin flip 
• IF TIME EXPIRES WHILE HOME TEAM IS WINNING AND HOME TEAM IS AT BAT, GAME WILL BE OVER
• Pitchers will be allowed 5 warm up pitches prior to game, 3 warm up pitches between innings OR 1 minute-whichever comes first (new pitchers will be given 5 warm up pitches

We will use RAINOUT LINE for all updates regarding weather.  We encourage all teams  (including parents) to subscribe to our rainout line for faster communication. The link will be provided closer to tournament time.