Fort Atkinson High School 925 Lexington Blvd
Junior Blackhawk Baseball Classic
U10 Baseball
May 13-14, 2017
**Date—May 13-14, 2017
**Locations: Memorial Park 502 Bark River Drive Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson High School 925 Lexington Blvd
**Facilities— Lighted diamonds with scoreboard—permanent homerun fence-batting cage—46 ft. pitching distance-60 ft. bases.—bathrooms, concession stand.
**Age—10 and under—birthdate as of May 1st, 2017 * or if a player is registered on a grade based team.—no exceptions, must have a birth certificate available
**Entry Fee--$350.00, 3 game minimum
**Confirmations will be sent upon receipt of payment—Final schedules will be sent by May 6th.
**Awards—Medals to the 1st and 2nd place teams
**Contact information—Troy Enger
920-747-5157
**format-will be decided when exact number of teams are known.
Mail entry to: Troy Enger
PO Box 444, Fort Atkinson WI, 53538
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JBB U10 Baseball Classic
May 13-14, 2017
Roster –please email or mail by May 1
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All coaches and players participate at their own risk.
Number / Name (first, last) / Birthdate10 and under rules
All rules follow the National Federation High School Rules with the following exceptions:
Tournament management rules
1. Games are six innings or one hour and forty minutes in duration, whichever comes first. No new inning may begin after the one hour and forty minute time limit unless the score is tied. Ties will be played out. For extra inning games, we will place the person who made the last out in the previous inning at second base to start the extra inning. Play then continues as usual. In the event of an injury the scorer will stop the time and restart after the game is ready for play.
2. There is no time limit for the championship game.
3. Team ahead by ten (10) runs at the end of the fourth (4) inning or later will be declared the winner.
4. Any team, which does not take the field within twenty minutes of the scheduled start time, shall forfeit the game upon the opposing team taking the field and throwing the first pitch.
5. Rosters may be changed with the Field Marshall prior to their first game. Proof of age is required. After first pitch of the first game rosters are frozen.
6. No infield, outfield, or batting practice may be taken on the field before any game.
7. The home team will keep the official book.
8. Games rained out may be re-scheduled. If the first day of the tournament is rained out the games will be shortened. The format will be determined by the tournament director. Every effort will be made to play as many games as possible. No refunds will be issued once the tournament has begun. Game cancellations due to weather are under the control of the tournament committee.
9. No protests allowed. Decisions of the umpires, Field Marshalls, and Tournament Director are final. Players, coaches, and spectators are expected to show good sportsmanship at all times.
10. Bats can be up to 2 5/8 inch barrels only. NO 2 ¾ inch bats.!!
11. Tiebreakers to advance are as follows: 1.Head to Head, 2.Least Runs Allowed,
3.Most Runs Scored, 4.Coin Flip.
12. The tournament committee reserves the right to make changes as necessary. When possible, notice will be given in print.
Speed of play rules
13. The ball is to be returned directly to the pitcher after an out is recorded.
14. Five (5) warm-up pitches are allowed between innings or after a pitching change.
15. Courtesy runners may be used for the pitcher or catcher at any time, but must be used for the catcher when there are two outs. The player who made the last out will be the courtesy runner.
Safety rules
16. A runner must slide if a play is being made on the runner.
17. Throat protectors are required for all catchers.
18. Only rubber cleats are permitted. Violation will result in forfeit of the game.
19. All batters and runners must wear helmets with earflaps.
Other Rules
20. Runners may steal when the ball Leaves the pitchers hand. A runner leaving early can be called out.
21. Pitchers may pitch three (3) innings per game. Violation of this rule will result in forfeiture of any game by the offending team. One pitch is considered an inning. Once taken out as a pitcher the player may not re-enter as a pitcher in that game.
22. Runner may advance on a passed ball, wild pitch or a ball returned to the pitcher.
23.Substitutes may be used at any time. Roster batting will be used.
24. If the game is tied at the end regular play California rules will be implemented.
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Revised 12/16