The USSSA National Bylaws, with EXCEPTIONS below, as the primary rulebook governing tournament play.

Rules not covered in the USSSA Baseball National Bylaws or the EXCEPTIONS will be governed by the rules of Major League Baseball.

Extra Hitter (EH) is allowed at the coaches’ discretion in all age divisions. The EH can be substituted, the same way as a position player.

A courtesy runner is allowed for the pitcher and catcher at anytime. Courtesy runner can only be a player that is not currently in the batting line up.

The same player cannot run for the pitcher and catcher in the same inning. A courtesy runner cannot bat until he has played an inning of defense.

For a continuous lineup, the runner shall be the player who recorded the previous out.

The contact rule is in effect at all times in all age groups. Runner(s) must either slide or try to avoid the tag.

Tournament entries are only guaranteed after receipt of the entry fee. Mail to:
Corinth Sportsplex

1911 Webster St.

Corinth, MS 38834

All teams are required to provide proof of team insurance. A copy of the teams certificate of insurance must be provided at the team check-in

(or mailed) to Corinth Sportsplex prior to a teams participation in any Corinth Sportsplex USSSA BASEBALL tournament event.
Mail to: Corinth Sportsplex, 1911 Webster St. Corinth, MS 38834

It is the Head Coaches responsibility to have his players proof of age in his possession and be able to produce on demand his players’

CERTIFIED birth certificates or legally accepted proof of age in the case of any question regarding the age of his players.

Full refund if no games are begun; 2/3 refund if 1 game is started; 1/3 refund if 2nd game begins but is not completed. No refund once second

game ends. No gate refunds, or rain checks at any time. Tell your players and fans, if play is in doubt due to inclement weather or rain to wait

until play begins to enter park.

A team is allowed one (1) defensive charged conference per inning per pitcher. The second conference will result in the pitcher being removed

from the game as a pitcher. The pitcher may be moved to another defensive position (per USSSA Baseball rule book)

The home team will be determined by coin toss. The home team scorekeeper will be the official score keeper and must record the starting time in

their scorebook. The home team scorekeeper must verify the final score of the game with the Corinth Sportsplex scoreboard operator. Both

teams must have a representative sign the official score and pitching report. Both teams are responsible for reviewing the score and pitching report

for accuracy of the final score and pitching records and signing/approving the document. Unsigned records may result in a pitcher in question

becoming ineligible to pitch in the remainder of tournament.

During the initial round of pool/divisional play games, at the end of regulation time limit, if the score is tied, the game will end in a tie. During the

single elimination championship rounds extra innings will be played with the last batted out on second and one out in each inning until a winner is determined.

*EXCEPTIONS: District, State, Regional and World Series tie games will be governed by the sanctioning host tournament guidelines.

At the end of divisional/pool play, teams may be tied going into the final championship rounds with the same won/loss record. The following

tiebreakers will determine which team advances and in what order of finish:

1. Head to head competition
2. Fewest runs allowed in all games
3. Run Differential (Runs scored minus Runs allowed) (Max +/- 8 Runs Per Game)
4. USSSA Point System
5. Coin Toss

In the event of a forfeit in divisional / pool play, the non-forfeiting teams will be credited with a 1 run differential victory. The runs allowed in the

forfeited game will be the average of runs allowed by the non-forfeiting team in all pool play games actually played.

Example:
Team A gets a forfeit win from Team B. Team A has allowed 10 runs in their other (2) two pool play games. Therefore, the average runs allowed

by Team A would be 5 runs. The credited score for their forfeit win against Team B would be 6-5.

*EXCEPTIONS: District, State, Regional and World Series divisional/pool play tie breakers will be governed by the sanctioning host tournament

guidelines.

By players, coaches and fans are expected at all times. The Tournament Director will handle any rule misinterpretations at the request of the game umpire

(no judgment calls will be addressed) immediately and finally. There will be no protest*. Coaches will be responsible for their own fans behavior.

Razzing, heckling, chanting or making disparaging remarks towards opponents, in any manner, is prohibited.

*EXCEPTIONS: Protest may be allowed in all District, State, Regional and World Series tournament play. Check with Tournament Director(s) for

protest guidelines prior to each respective tournament.

Teams must check in at the designated tournament location 30 minutes to 1 hour before commencing play in their first game. Please be prepared to produce

all tournament documentation, i.e. certificate of insurance, sanction # (if required), roster (if required), etc. Failure to check in will result in a delay in starting

your first game.

Each manager must prepare a minimum of 3 written copies of his line-up, listing first and last names, and numbers of all players and substitutes prior to each game.

Line-ups must be provided to the plate umpire, opposing manager, and Corinth Sportsplex scorekeeper. A game shall not start until this is completed.

Should a coach omit a player from his written line-up, that player cannot participate in that game only. Managers are responsible for providing their own line-up

cards.

All team pre-game warm-ups will only be allowed in designated warm up areas. Absolutely NO Soft Toss (including plastic balls) allowed into any fencing

within complex.

Each team must provide Game Balls for the games in which they play.

Team ages 6 – 8: (1) new or good condition baseball per game

Team ages 9 – 14: (2) new or good condition baseballs per game

Awards will vary depending on the tournament event. However, awards will always be presented to the top two finishing teams. Team and player awards

will vary by tournament.

TheCorinth Sportsplex & USSSA Baseball reserves the right to alter, change or abbreviate tournament formats, when necessary, in order to complete

the tournament.

All Corinth Sportsplex Complex USSSA Baseball events will have an admission charge for all persons age 8 or over. Children ages 7 or younger and players

will always be admitted free. Gate fees will vary depending on event (i.e., State Championships, World Series).

Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all fields and in the dugouts during games.

No food or beverages or personal coolers* are allowed to be brought into the ballpark. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES ALLOWED.

No pets are allowed.

*EXCEPTIONS: Team / individual water coolers for players will be allowed. However, they must be kept in the dugout.

Teams are expected to pick up trash and debris in the dugout before departure from all games. Your assistance in keeping these facilities in shape would be

greatly appreciated. Please urge your coaches, players and fans to use all trash receptacles provided.

Coach pitches to his own batter.

Defensive player listed as the pitcher must stay inside pitcher's circle until the ball is hit; pitcher may straddle the line.

Each batter will be allowed 5 pitches or 3 missed strikes. Note: If fifth is fouled, batter is not out, unless a defensive player catches the ball in the air. If third

strike is bunted foul, batter is out.

The adult pitcher is to stand near the pitchers mound. He is allowed to stand in front of the circle, up to the 20' line. Pitcher may not straddle the line.

The catcher will wear catcher's equipment, if possible. A facemask is required at all times.

A batter that throws or slings his bat is automatically out after one warning to the team. This is a judgment call made by the umpire.

Maximum # of players - 10 with 4 in the outfield. It is up to the head coach’s discretion whether he chooses to bat all players on his roster or just bat the 10 players

that are in the lineup. If his decision is to bat all players, that decision does not force the opposing team to bat all of their players.

Regular baseball ground rules apply.

The umpire will call the play dead based upon his judgment of the forward progress of the baserunners.

Ball must travel 20 feet to be a fair ball. If a hit ball is untouched by defensive team and the spin on ball brings it back inside 20-foot arc, it is a fair ball unless it

crosses the foul line.

No infield fly rule.

On overthrows, runners may advance until umpire calls the play dead. Overthrows into dugouts, over fences, etc., will be covered by the rules of baseball.

Good Sportsmanship is a vital part of youth sports. For the most part, coaches and fans act appropriately. However, whenever there is pressure and the temperature

rises, unfortunately tempers rise as well.

Coaches and Umpires alike are expected to keep their tempers in check and set the proper example for the players at all times.

Our umpires are instructed not to talk to fans during or after the game. The umpires are in charge of the game until they reach their dressing room. Any inappropriate

conduct immediately after the game can result in a game ejection for the coach in his next game. The tournament director will be available to talk to the head coach

only (no parents or assistant coaches) about a rule interpretation before, during or immediately after any game.

All ejections of coaches will result in banishment from that game plus the following game. Remember – rule interpretations may be disputed – not judgment calls,

especially balls and strikes. Coaches are also responsible for the actions of their fans. Inappropriate conduct by fans can result in a coach ejection.

Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.