2011 Under Armour Fall Classic - Rules
Page last updated on Saturday, January 1, 2011 @ 12:00:00 AM Eastern TimeJustin Roswell
Team One Baseball
Tournament Benefits
- Each team will play four (4) games, weather permitting
- Two (2) umpires will be provided for each game
- Game balls will be provided for each game
- All games will be played on Major League Spring Training fields
- Players have an opportunity to earn an invitation for a Team One Showcase
- Participating players will be strongly considered for the Under Armour All America Game, powered by Baseball Factory
- Scouting reports on top players from event will be submitted to Baseball America
- Complimentary housing service for all participating teams
Tournament Rules
- ALL teams will play four (4) games
- Each game will allow for six (6) hitters or three (3) outs to the plate per each 1/2 inning.
- All players must use Wood or Wood Composite bats
- Teams will take a pre-game before 1st game, if time permits.
- Teams are allowed to have up to 20 players on their roster. All participating players must be listed on the official roster.
- If a player is not listed on the official roster submitted to the tournament director, he will not be allowed to participate. If a player not listed on the roster is participating, each time his turn comes to bat, it will be an out.
- National Federation Safety rules will be enforced. Playing rules are National Federation Rules with Local modifications.
- No new inning shall commence after two (2) hours of game play.
- No pitching limits, but please use common sense!
- Free substitution
- You may utilize an (EH) extra hitter and (DH) designated hitter in your lineup.
- Courtesy runner for both the pitcher and the catcher may be used at any time. Courtesy runner has to be someone not presently in the line-up. The same player cannot run for both the pitcher and catcher in the same inning.
- Clean out your dugout immediately after your game is complete.
- Game balls are provided but you must PLEASE have your players and parents chase foul balls.
- NO SOFT TOSS into fencing. Minor League Batting Cages are open for your use.
- Any participant (player, coach, spectator, etc.) ejected from a game shall have the circumstances of his/her ejection reviewed by the Tournament Director, Site Supervisor, and Chief Umpire. A decision will then be made what additional penalty, if any, shall be applied to that person. The additional penalty may include suspension from a subsequent game(s) or suspension from the tournament all together.
- ALL teams must provide liability insurance for their team.
- NO COOLERS ALLOWED
Tournament Mission
- To provide a substantial number of games for each team within a balanced schedule.
- To provide a pleasant and exciting baseball tournament while allowing for social activities within the area.
- To develop the tournament into an exciting annual event that teams from all across the USA work toward throughout the year.
- To scout and recruit the best tournament participants for Team One Showcases and the Under Armour All America Game.