MOTHER'S DAY CLASSIC TEAM SCHEDULES

• Home team is determined by coin flip during pool play.
• Higher seed chooses home/away for Championship games.
• 13U/14U: 7 innings (no new inning after 1 hour 40 minutes)
• 9U–12U: 6 innings (no new inning after 1 hour 40 minutes)
• Championship games: No new inning after 2 hours
• If time expires during pool play, the game ends in a tie
• No tiebreaker innings in pool play
• International tiebreaker rule applies if time allows
• Mercy rule:
  • 12-run lead after 4 innings
  • 15-run lead after 3 innings
  • 20-run lead after 2 innings

• Batting order:
  • No limit on lineup size
  • Minimum of 9 players required
  • Free defensive substitutions allowed
  • Players may play defensively even if not in batting lineup
• Bats must be:
  • USSSA stamped (1.15 BPF)
  • 13U allowed USA bats
  • BBCOR required for 14U
• Metal cleats allowed on portable mounds only

• Allowed for pitcher or catcher at any time
• Must be a player not currently in the game
• If no bench players: last batted out
• One courtesy runner per inning
• Substitute player may run for pitcher or catcher (not both)

• Official score must be confirmed with umpire every ½ inning
• Protests are not allowed on judgment calls
• All protests must be handled immediately at time of occurrence
• No malicious contact:
  • Runner must avoid contact or slide
  • Umpire decision is final
• Force play slide rule is in effect
• No defensive warm-ups between innings
• Maximum 8 warm-up pitches between innings

• Be ready to play before scheduled game time
• No infield before games
• Remove trash and clean dugout after each game
• Respect umpires, players, and fans
• Only two coaches allowed outside dugout (excluding base coaches)
• Must have catcher ready when pitcher is warming up

• No digging holes in outfield grass
• Teams must provide their own baseballs
• No unlimited supply—teams must rotate in new balls as needed

1. Pitchers throwing more than 4 innings in a day require 36 hours rest
2. Max 7 innings per calendar day
3. Max 9 innings per tournament (including championship)
4. No re-entry as pitcher once removed

• Teams are responsible for:
  • Tracking innings
  • Signing game cards after each game
• If a pitching eligibility issue arises:
  • Report to tournament director
  • Do NOT approach opposing coach
  • Ineligible pitchers will be removed immediately (not retroactive)

• Balk rule enforced
• Fake throws to 3rd base are not allowed
• No delaying games—keep pace of play

• Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in:
  • Removal from game
  • Forfeiture
  • Tournament ban

• 9U: No dropped 3rd strike
• All other standard baseball rules apply

Have fun and enjoy the tournament! ⚾