Tournament Rules – C/Rec & Rec/All-Star

USSSA Rec/All-Star – Tournament Rules – Addendum:

These rules are in addendum to regular tournament rules that are in use such as time limit, rosters, line-up etc. NOTE: These are primarily Rec/All-Star rules. These rules will also be used in our Class C/Rec events with a couple of modifications.

Classifications for C/Rec:

• Teams playing the C/Rec program will be classified as Rec. This will permit them to still enter class C events but also in any event classified as Rec/All-Star.
• In the C/Rec Grand Slam Series, the top 2 teams in each leg event will be moved up to class C for the remainder of the season and also invited to the Grand Slam Finale. The move-up teams will be given the option to move into another USSSA event on the same weekend in the class C only division.

Class C/Rec & Rec/All-Star Rules Addendum. Unless noted, this for both C/Rec and Rec/All-Star events:

Link for a condensed paper version of the rules for C/Rec below: 10u/12u C/Rec Tournament Rules

1. Teams may use a maximum of 10 defensive players. Four outfielders must be 10 feet behind the base path. This is thru 14u age groups.
2. Defensive coaches may take a position in the outfield in foul territory to assist with defensive strategy per the USSSA rulebook.
3. Roster batting is mandatory. There is free defensive substitution. If an injury is to occur and a player cannot finish the game, the roster will shrink with no automatic out (NOTE that this is not a normal USSSA rule but strictly a C/Rec & Rec/All-Stars program rule). No DP/Flex usage in C/Rec or Rec/All-Stars.
4. Base-stealing, dropped third strike (only in 12u and older), overthrow errors, and walks/wild pitches/passed balls are one base at a time unless a play is being made on the runner. If a play is being made on the runner, then one additional base can be awarded. Catchers throwing behind a runner is considered making a play. No delayed or continuation steals on walks with an open base.
5. Bunting and “slapping” are permitted. No fake bunt – then pull back and swing in any age group. First time is a strike on batter and a warning to the team coach. Any subsequent attempts and batter is out regardless of count and pitch location.
6. Maximum of 5 runs per inning. Note for POOL PLAY only: If we get to the final inning and the losing team is behind by more than the 5 run cap, they do still have the option to complete their turn at bat. This is to give them a chance to get the 5 runs which can affect tie-breaks and seeding. The losing team also has the option to take the score at the time and end the game without their final at-bat. In BRACKET PLAY: If we get to the final inning and the losing team is behind by more than the 5 run cap, the game will be complete at this point.
7. The infield fly rule does not apply. The ball remains alive with all runners in jeopardy of being put out. There will be no dropped third strike in play in 10u and younger ages.
8. It is highly recommended that the pitcher and infielders wear face guards. Face guards with plastic visors must be clear and able to see the players eyes. No smoked or reflective visors are permitted.
9. Game length will be 70 mins or 6 innings in pool play and 75 minutes or 6 innings in bracket play.
10. Base length will be 60 feet.
11. Run rule that will be in effect for pool games (NOTE that the first one is not the official USSSA rule but a modified Ohio USSSA rule for the C/Rec & Rec/All-Stars program):

• 15 runs after 45 minutes of gametime. The game is over on the spot once the 15th run has been reached.
• 12 runs after 3 completed innings.
• 10 runs after 4 completed innings.
• 8 runs after 5 completed innings.