NEW SOUTH WALES ALL SCHOOLS BASEBALL SELECTIONS Wednesday 4th April 2018 Blacktown International Sportspark Rooty Hill WELCOME As hosts and on behalf of the New South Wales Combined High Schools Baseball Committee, I would like to welcome all of the players, officials and their supporters to the 2017 NSW All Schools Baseball Championships. Players selected from these games will be given the opportunity to represent the NSW All Schools Team at School Sport Australia Sunday 29th April – Saturday 5th May 2018 in Adelaide, SA These series of Championships and State selections have contributed to the careers of some very talented players in Major League Baseball. In past years, forty one members of the NSWCCC, NSW CHS and NSW CIS teams have signed contracts with Major League Baseball teams in the USA, including: • Chris Snelling Seattle Mariners – MLB debut 2002 • Trent Oeltjen MLB Debut Arizona Diamondbacks • Jason Pospishil Minnesota Twins • Jarrod Mangioni Toronto Blue Jays • Michael Lysaught Minnesota Twins • Tim Cox Boston Red Sox • Trent D’Antonio Florida Marlins • Patrick Maat New York Mets • Ryan Rowland Smith MLB debut Seattle Mariners • Craig Anderson Seattle Mariners • Shaun Tabrett New York Mets • Richard Thompson MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim • Brad Tippett Minnesota Twins • Jarrod Eacott Minnesota Twins • Mitch Dening Boston Red Sox • Tim Auty Philadelphia Phillies • Wayne Lundgren Boston Red Sox • Lachlan Hodge New York Mets • Tim Atherton Minnesota Twins • James Linger Atlanta Braves • Adam O’Neill New York Mets • Byron Aird Detroit Tigers • Aaron Sookee Anaheim Angels • Guy Edmonds Texas Rangers • Rodney Van Buizen Los Angeles Dodgers • Boss Moanoroa Boston Red Sox • Moko Moanoroa Boston Red Sox • David Kandilas Colorado Rockies • Adam Morrissey Chicago Cubs • David Welch Milwaukee Brewers • Matthew Sundstrom Seattle Mariners • Adam Spencer Minnesota Twins • Josh Hill Minnesota Twins • Dean Aldridge Detroit Tigers • Zac Shepherd Detroit Tigers • James Philibossian Detroit Tigers • Joashua Guyer Minnesota Twins • Rick Schwarz Minnesota Twins • Jacob Younis • Todd Van Steensel Philadelphia Phillies ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Many thanks to the following for their assistance in organising this event: Tournament Host: NSWCCC Championship Manager: Scott Murray Selectors: A representative from each system Umpires: Geordie McCrae Liam Patterson Richard West NSWCCC Executive Officer: Kym Skerritt NSW CHS Executive Officer: Jacqueline Patrick NSW CIS Executive Officer: Lyndall Jesse First Aid: Medics Australia Blacktown International Sports Park NSW Baseball Umpires Association Good luck to all the players as they compete today – play hard, play fair but above all else, enjoy yourselves and be a credit to the game. Scott Murray NSWCCC Baseball Convener NEW SOUTH WALES ALL SCHOOLS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS CARNIVAL DRAW 2018 Diamond 1 9:00 – 11 30 V (or 9 inns) 12:00 – 2:30 V V (or 9 inns) 3:00 - 5:30 V V (or 9 inns) NEW SOUTH WALES ALL SCHOOLS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS CARNIVAL RULES 1. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY All students that are currently enrolled at school are eligible to participate in the All Schools Trials. To be eligible for the School Sports Australia Championships a player may not be turning 18 before June 1st. If a student in unavailable to trial because of higher duties (School Sports Australia or Baseball Australia Pathway) then that student maybe considered for selection at the discretion on the selection panel. The student involved would need to have submitted a written expression of interest to their association manager 7 days in advance of the championship. 2. TEAM SIZE Teams shall consist of no more than sixteen players. 1. Draw will be based on previous year results. 2. Game one will be 2 vs 3 3. Game two will be 3 vs 1 4. Game three will be 1 vs 2 3. DURATION OF GAMES Games shall be played for a duration 2.5hrs, 9 innings or at the discretion of team management. A minimum of seven innings shall be played. In the event of a venue with no lighting 2.5hrs, 7innings or at the discretion of team management 4. REGULATION GAME If a game is terminated by the Umpire on account of the weather, darkness or any other cause, then this will be a regulation game only: (i) If at least two innings have been played If the Home team is behind at the time the game is terminated, then the game score will revert back to the end of the last completed innings. If the Home team is ahead when the game is terminated, then the score at that time will be the final score. 5. TIED GAMES If a game is tied at the end of the completed time, or at the conclusion of regulation innings, then no further play will take place and both teams will be awarded half a win. 6. ABANDONED GAMES It is an abandoned game when the umpire terminates play on account of darkness, weather or any other cause which makes it impossible for further play in the game, and where less than two innings have been completed by each team or less than one half of playtime has been completed. If in the event of a washed out championship the results from the previous year will determine the draw. 7. WEATHER INTERFERENCE (i) The number of games scheduled to be played may be reduced where weather or other conditions prevent the completion of the program within the time available. (ii) When a number of games are abandoned during a championship, then the games shall be re-scheduled (if possible) so that each team play as near as possible an equal number of games. 8. ORDER OF BENCHES AND BATTING The FIRST NAMED team in the official schedule of games will be regarded as the HOME TEAM, field first and occupy the THIRD BASE dugout or bench. 9. PITCHING RESTRICTIONS A pitcher’s game contribution will be classified as: • major • substantial OR • minor according to the rules below. (i) The word assignment means that each game in which a player pitches is considered one (1) assignment. (ii) No pitcher may throw more than the following pitches for the day. (a) Under 18 players are limited to 105 pitches. (b) Under 16 players are limited to 95 pitches. (iii) Major Assignment Substantial Assignment Minor Assignment U18 - 81 + 46 -75 1 - 45 U16 - 76+ 46- 75 1 - 45 (iv) Any pitcher who has pitched a major assignment may only be used as a designated hitter, pinch hitter or pinch runner on the day of that assignment. (v) A pitcher may therefore only appear twice in one day. Throwing one pitch in a game will be considered an assignment. (vi) No pitcher may play catcher following a major or substantial assignment on that day or play both pitcher and catcher in the same game. Scorers The host convener shall supply scorers for all games. Scorers are to maintain pitch counts for all players occupying a position on the mound. 10. PITCHER RE-ENTRY (i) A fielder may be replaced during an innings in order to warm up to start pitching the next innings. (ii) The replacement player must not have already been used in the game and will replace the current pitcher in the batting line up, if a designated hitter is not being used. (iii) The current pitcher may take his next at bat, provided it occurs before the next time he is due to field. (iv) The fielder who was replaced must start pitching the next innings or he may not take any further part in the game. (v) The current pitcher may remain in the game as a fielder, depending upon his assignment. (vi) If the pitcher is not replaced at the start of the next innings, then the replacement is a normal substitution for the fielder. That is, he will take the fielder’s place in batting line up. 11. SPEED UP RULES (i) Courtesy runner for catchers and pitchers may be provided at any time, but with two out or one out and double play situations, they must be provided. This runner may be any member of the playing squad. (ii) Sixty (60) seconds between innings. Maximum of five (5) warm up pitches. (iii) Max of 5 runs per innings 12. DESIGNATED HITTER The designed hitter rule may be used in the championship. 13. REPORTED PLAYERS/ COACHES Should any player or manager be ordered from the game by an umpire for any misdemeanor, the player or coach concerned will appear before a tribunal consisting of 3 nominated team officials. (where possible the tribunal should consist of one member from each association) 14. SELECTION PANEL The panel to select the NSW All Schools Representative team will consist of: • NSW All Schools Coach • NSW All Schools Asst. Coach • NSW All Schools Manager In consultation with a team official from each competing association. 15. EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE (i) Balls must be standard type approved by the NSW Baseball League. (ii) Balls will be supplied by the host association. (iii) It is compulsory for double earflap batting helmets to be worn by both batters and base runners. (iv) All players must wear a protective cup. (v) Catchers mask have a throat guard attachment (vi) Each team shall be attired in a team uniform (school sports uniform will suffice if no uniform is available). (vii) Coaches/Managers are to be attired in team uniform. All coaches are required to wear skull caps whilst on the field. 16. BLOOD BIN RULE (i) The Blood Bin Rule as defined by Baseball NSW will be used in this tournament. (ii) Players who are injured and who require treatment to stem the flow of any bodily fluids may leave the game without penalty. If on base a courtesy runner may be used until replaced by the original player.