Summer Slow Pitch Softball Tournament Rules

2011 FORMAT WILL BE DOUBLE ELIMINATION

The tournament will be played at 5 Sites (8 Fields) in Mahwah & Franklin Lakes. Tournament will start at 8am for Almost ALL Teams - 8am is start time and forfeit time. Give yourself plenty of time to get to fields. We CAN NOT Start late...This is your warning, Sorry. 

I Realize during the day some game times may run a little late based on previous games at field

Game Format/Rules

Each game will be 7 innings long or 60 minutes in length, whichever comes first.   A new inning will not be allowed to start after 60 minutes have passed.  If time is up during the middle of an inning, the teams will be allowed complete the full inning to determine a game winner.

Game Rules

ASA umpires will umpire our games, thus our games will follow the rules of the Umpire’s association.  The umpire has the final say on all rulings. The rules listed below are in addition to the association’s rules and are either specific to our tournament or meant to be a point of emphasis.  Please read all rules thoroughly.

1.  This is a slow pitch Tournament.  The Arc on all pitches must be 6’ to 12’ from the ground; otherwise it will be called illegal and called a ball.  Note the batter may swing at an illegal pitch.

2.  Each game will begin promptly at the designated time.  Any team not ready to play at start time will forfeit for that game.  The only exception will be in the case of a previous game running long.
or if the team needs to travel to another field

3.  Each batter will start with a 1 ball 1 strike count.  Foul third strike is considered a strikeout.

4.  After the second inning, No infield practice will be allowed, and the pitcher will be given 1 minute for all warm-up pitches.   This is in an effort to speed up play.

5.  A team must have at least 8 players to start a game, and may have up to 10 players in the field. 

6.  A team will be allowed to bat up to 12 players.

7.  There is a re-entry rule; this is to make sure every one gets a chance to play.

8.  Run Rule: 20 after 3 innings, 15 after 4, and 12 after 5. 

9.  No metal cleats may be worn.

10.  On close plays the player MUST slide or avoid - If the runner does not he will be called out.

11.  No Leading , Bunting or Stealing

12.  Runners must remain on base until the ball reaches home plate. If a runner is off base before that time, they will be declared automatically out.

13.  Each team is responsible for maintaining the score, and should confirm the score with the Umpire between each inning.

14.  All bats must be ASA legal

15.  One courtesy runner is allowed.  The replacement runner will be the player who recorded the last out.

16.  A player can only play for one team in the tournament.

17.  The Home team for ALL games are determined by a Coin Flip

18.  The umpires will have the balls for the Tournament at each backstop - 2 Dudley SB12's per game

19.  HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!!!

* If the Tournament is played and your team does not show up or decides to not play or leave early
There will be no Refund

* If Tournament is rained out on Tourney date and Rain Date's- There is a $75. service fee per team

*** IMPORTANT:  Player Injury Insurance is NOT provided by Double AA Sports, Tony Davino OR Bollinger Insurance. ***

Tournament Coordinator:
Tony Davino - 201-248-5057
Email - doubleaasports@optonline.net
WebSite - www.doubleaasports.com