2011 Under Armour Southwest - Tournament Rules
Page last updated on Saturday, January 1, 2011 @ 12:00:00 AM Eastern Time
Justin Roswell
Team One Baseball

Tournament Benefits and Rules

Tournament Benefits:
  1. Each team will play (3) pool play games
  2. After pool play is completed, teams will be seeded 1 - 28
  3. Pool winners will advance to single elimination championship round
  4. Remaining teams will advance to play one consolation game
  5. All teams will receive a minimum of (4) games guaranteed, weather permitting
  6. All players must use Wood or Wood Composite bats
  7. Games will be 7 innings in length
  8. Teams will take a pre-game before 1st game
  9. Two umpires will be provided for each game
  10. Game balls will be provided for each game
  11. Certified athletic trainer will be on site each day
  12. All games will be played on top notch college fields
  13. Players have an opportunity to earn an invitation for a Team One Showcase
  14. Participating players will be strongly considered for the Under Armour All America Game
  15. Scouting reports on top players from event will be submitted to Baseball America
  16. Team One has negotiated with preferred hotels to offer discounted room rates for all teams
Tournament Rules:
  1. ALL teams will play a minimum of four (4) games, weather permitting
  2. Your roster may not exceed 20 players. A maximum of (5) 2011 graduates allowed per team.
  3. National Federation Safety rules will be enforced. Playing rules are National Federation Rules with Local modifications.
  4. 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.
  5. No new inning shall commence after two hours of game play.
  6. In the championship rounds of semifinals and finals, every effort within reason will be made to complete games to a full seven (7) innings if weather should interfere.
  7. No Pitching limits, but please use common sense!
  8. Free substitution
  9. You may utilize an (EH) extra hitter and (DH) designated hitter in your lineup.
  10. 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.
  11. Wood or composite bats are only allowed.
  12. Clean out your dugout immediately after your game is complete.
  13. Game Balls are provided but you must PLEASE have your players and parents chase foul balls.
  14. NO SOFT TOSS into fencing. Minor League Batting Cages are open for your use.
  15. 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.
  16. ALL teams must provide liability insurance for their team.

Tournament Format (Based on 28 participating teams)

Pool Play:
  1. 28 teams divided into different pools
  2. Each team will play three pool play games
  3. After pool play, ALL teams are seeded #1 - 28
Single Elimination Championship Round:
  1. After three pool play games, pool winners will advance to a single elimination championship round
  2. Remaining teams will advance to play one consolation game
  3. No time limits during elimination games
Tie-Breaker Rules (for seeding purposes; in order of use)
  1. Win-loss record
  2. Head-to-Head
  3. Run differential (overall)
  4. Runs allowed (overall)
  5. Coin flip
Tournament Mission
  1. To provide a substantial number of games for each team within a balanced schedule.
  2. To allow a competitive tournament format with opportunities to advance within the tournament.
  3. To provide a pleasant and exciting baseball tournament while allowing for social activities within the area.
  4. To develop the tournament into an exciting annual event that teams from all across the USA work toward throughout the year.
  5. To scout and recruit the best tournament participants for Team ONE Showcases and Under Armour All America Game.