EJRT Baseball Tournament Rules

Playing rules not specifically covered shall follow the USSSA Playing Rules.
 

Entry Fees:

All entry fees must be paid before your team will be entered into a Tournament. If a team withdraws from a Tournament once the fee is paid, a $25 fee will be charged.
 

Refunds:

If rain or inclement weather forces a Tournament cancellation, refunds will be given based on # of games played. If 1 game has been played, teams will receive 1/2 their entry fee back and if 2 games have been played no refund.
 

Home Team:

Home team will be determined by coin flip. Team on top of bracket or listed first in pool play will occupy third base dugout.

Two baseballs are to be furnished by each team per game. Baseballs required are Diamond - DOLA, DSLL, DBR, DOZA, DDB or DPL.
 

Time Limits:

T-ball: 5 innings or 1 hr, 7-8 yr olds: 5 innings or 1 hr 15 min, 9-10 yr olds: 5 innings or 1hr. 20 min., 11-12 yr olds: 6 innings or 1 hr. 30 min, 13-14 yr olds 7 innings or 1 hr. 45 min. Pool play games may end in a tie. Game times may be adjusted, based on field space, # of teams, weather, etc...
Championship Game Only-NO TIME LIMIT. Run rule limits still apply.

Roster:

A team roster must be turned in to a Tournament Official before their first game. No player may be added after a team has played their first game.
 

Run Rule:

15 after 3, 8 after 4. Teams can only score 7 runs per inning in all age divisions.

Tie Breakers:

Win/loss record, runs allowed, runs scored, coin toss

Age cut-off:

Age is based on May 1st birthday.
 

Protest:

All protests will be resolved by Tournament Officials. No protest will be allowed on judgment calls. The umpire must be notified before the next pitch is thrown. The manager protesting must present a $100 cash protest fee, before the protest will be accepted. If you win your protest, the full fee will be refunded. If your protest is not upheld, you will forfeit the protest fee.

Ejections:

Any coach or parent ejected from a game must leave the complex immediately for the rest of the game. They may return for the next game. If they are ejected after a game has completed, they must sit out the next game. If a player is ejected from a game, they must return to the bench and remove their uniform top for the remainder of that game. They may return for the next game unless the ejection occurred after the game has been completed. In that case, they must sit out the next scheduled game.

Gate Fees:

Gate fees will be $5 for adults and $2 for children 13-17 yrs. Children 12 and under are free. Any team with any fan not paying gate fee will be subject to forfeiture of a game. Please be sure your parents are aware of the fees and the penalty for not paying them.


 

Note: No outside food or drinks may be brought into Crosslin Baseball Complex.

No pets are allowed in the baseball complex.