2009 Under Armour Fall Classic - Rules
Page last updated on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 12:00:00 AM Eastern TimeJustin Roswell
Team One Baseball
Tournament Benefits:
- Teams will play (4) showcase tournament games
- Games will be 7 innings in length
- Teams will take a pre-game before 1st game
- Collegiate umpires will be used
- 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 or Under Armour All America Game
- Scouting reports on top players from event will be submitted to Baseball America
- Discount hotel rooms for all participating teams
Tournament Rules:
- ALL teams will play (4) games
- Each game will allow for 6 different hitters to the plate or three outs per each 1/2 inning.
- National Federation Safety rules will be enforced. Playing rules are National Federation Rules with Local modifications.
- Games shall be seven (7) innings in length. If a team is losing by 8 or more runs after having batting in at least five innings, the game is ended at that point.
- No new inning shall commence after two hours of game play
- All players must use Wood or Wood Composite bats
- No Pitching limits, but please use common sense!
- Free substitution
- You may utilize an (EH) extra hitter and (DH) designated hitter in your lineup.
- You may hit all players, make sure to communicate with opposing manager and umpire.
- 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 can not run for both the pitcher and catcher in the same inning.
- Wood or composite bats are only allowed.
- 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. Â 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.
- To provide a substantial number of games for each team within a balanced schedule.
- To allow a competitive tournament format with opportunities to advance within the tournament.
- 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 Under Armour All America Game.