Lake City Youth Baseball Association 7th Annual Baseball 10U & 12U Tournament

Saturday, June 25, 2016 (Rain date June 26) Location: Bluff View Elementary baseball fields; corner of Cross Street & Lakewood Ave. Rules for the 10U Tourney Entry Fee: $125 per team with 3 games guaranteed. Make Checks payable to L.C.Y.B.A. No refunds. Eligible Players: 10 years old on or before May 1, 2016 or kids who completed Grade 4 in the spring of 2016. Base running: 1. No metal cleats allowed 2. Base runners must slide on all close plays. 3. Base runners will not be allowed to leave the base until the ball crosses home plate. They are allowed to steal 2nd or 3rd base. The first violation for leaving early will be a team warning. The second will result in the runner being called out. 4. Base runners cannot steal home which will include the event of a passed ball/wild pitch or return throw from the catcher to the pitcher. Batting: 1. Batter is out on a dropped/missed third strike (other runners may advance expect to home base). 2. 2 1/4” USSSA bats ONLY. Pitching: 1. Limit of 6 innings pitched in the tournament. (one pitch equals one inning) 2. The pitcher need not stretch. There are no balks. Game: 1. A coin flip will determine home team. 2. Game length will be 5 innings or 1hr 15 minutes. No new innings will start after 1hr 15 minutes. 3. The 10-run mercy rule will be in effect after 4 innings. 4. If tied, all new innings start with last out on 2nd base until tie is broken. Field: 1. Base length will be approximately 60 feet. 2. Pitching mound will be approximately 46 feet. 3. No infield will be permitted on the game fields; you may use the outfield areas for warm up. Please have your team ready ahead of schedule. Team: 1. Play 10 players in the field; straight 4 man outfield. 2. Must bat all of your players – coaches’ exchange batting lineups prior to the game. 3. There will be open substitution on defense 4. You may use a courtesy runner for your catcher by using the last player in your lineup that made an out. Weather: We reserve the right to alter the tournament format due to inclement weather. Awards: Gold, Siler, and Bronze medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Players Concessions: There will be a full concession stand. Brackets: Brackets will be available the Monday prior to the tournament. Registration Form

10U Tournament - $125

Please return to: c/o Corey Meincke Lake City Youth Baseball Association 715 S. Oak St. Lake City, MN 55041

Name: ______

Team: ______

Address: ______

Phone #: ______

E-mail: ______

Please send this form back with check made out to L.C.Y.B.A. The first six teams to remit payment will be entered in the tournament.

Thanks,

Corey Meincke 651-380-6655 [email protected]