Tournament Rules & Regulations

GAME TIME LIMITS 

13U–14U 

• Pool Play: 1 hour 30 minutes (No new inning after 1 hour 25 minutes) 

• Bracket Play: 1 hour 30 minutes 

11U–12U 

• Pool Play: 1 hour 15 minutes (No new inning after 1 hour 10 minutes) 

• Bracket Play: 1 hour 30 minutes 

6U–10U 

• Pool Play: 1 hour (No new inning after 55 minutes) 

• Bracket Play: 1 hour 15 minutes

 Pool games may end in a tie. 

There is no drop-dead rule. Once an inning begins, it must be completed. 

Tournament directors reserve the right to adjust game times due to weather 

Pitching Limitations

12 & Under

• Maximum of 24 recorded outs per weekend. 

• Pitchers recording more than 6 outs on Saturday are ineligible to pitch on Sunday. 

13U & 14U

• Maximum of 27 recorded outs per weekend. 

• Pitchers recording more than 6 outs on Saturday are ineligible to pitch on Sunday. 

Managers are responsible for tracking pitching outs. Violations may result in forfeiture. 

Run Rules

Games shall be considered complete when either team leads by:

• 15 runs after 3 innings

• 10 runs after 4 innings 

• 8 runs after 5 innings 

Inning Run Limits

• 6U–14U Recreational Divisions: Maximum of 7 runs per half inning. 

• Open Rec/Select 13U–14U Divisions: No per-inning run limit. 

Bracket Seeding Tiebreakers

Tournament seeding will be determined in the following order: 

1. 1. 1. Overall Record 

      2. Head-to-Head 

      3. Result Fewest Runs Allowed 

      4. Most Runs Scored 

      5. Coin Toss 

Age Divisions & Player Eligibility

• Players may participate up to two age divisions above their eligible age group. 

• Players may never play below their age division. 

• Proof of age must be available upon request and may include: 

  • Birth Certificate 

  • Government-Issued Identification 

  • Current School Report Card 

Roster freezes occur prior to each event. 

Use of an ineligible player will result in: 

• Game forfeiture 

• Coach ejection from the event 

Rosters & Team Classification

• Dual rostering within the same tournament is prohibited. 

• All players must appear on the official event roster before competition begins. 

Ejections & Sportsmanship

The following actions may result in immediate ejection: 

• Unsportsmanlike conduct 

• Fighting 

• Verbal abuse of players, coaches, umpires, or spectators 

• False identification 

• Illegal equipment violations 

Ejection Penalties 

• Remainder of the current game 

• Suspension for the next scheduled game 

A coach receiving a second ejection during the same event will be disqualified from the remainder of the tournament. 

Batting Order & Lineup

Teams may utilize any of the following lineup options: 

• Straight 9 

• 9 + Designated Hitter (DH) 

• 10 + Extra Hitter (EH) 

• Entire Roster Batting 

Additional Rules: 

• Minimum of 8 players required to start a game. 

• An ejected player results in an automatic out when their lineup position occurs. 

• Courtesy runner shall be the last recorded out or a legal substitute. 

Slash Bunting 

• Prohibited in 6U–13U divisions. 

• Permitted in 14U divisions played on 60/90 fields 

Equipment Regulations

Approved bats must bear one of the following certifications: 

• USSSA 

• 1.15 BPF 

• USA Baseball 

• BBCOR 

Prohibited Equipment 

• Black Emerald bats 

• Altered bats of any kind 

Use of an altered bat will result in a lifetime suspension from Texas Premier Baseball events. 

Footwear 

• Metal cleats are permitted only in 13U and older divisions. 

• No Metal Cleats on Turf Mounds 

6U - 8U Coach Pitch Rules

Field Specifications 

• Pitching Distance: 40 feet 

• Base Paths: 60 feet 

Games shall consist of: 

• Six innings, or 

• 1 hour 15 minute time limit 

Offensive Rules 

• Entire roster bats.

• No bunting. 

• No stealing. 

• No intentional walks.

• Players must take a full swing. 

Each batter receives a maximum of six pitches. 

Defensive Rules 

• Teams may field up to 10 defensive players. 

Coach Pitch Requirements 

The pitching coach: 

• Must have at least one foot inside the pitching circle. 

• May not provide verbal or physical coaching to batters or runners while the ball is live. 

• Must immediately move into foul territory once the ball is put into play without interfering with play. 

Base Running 

There are no: 

• Lead-offs 

• Steals 

• Delayed steals 

A runner leaving early shall be declared out immediately. No appeal is required. 

Dead Ball / Time Calls 

Umpires will call time when: 

• The lead runner has stopped advancing, or 

• All runners have ceased attempting to advance. 

Any runner more than halfway to the next base when time is called shall be awarded that base. 

Any runner less than halfway shall return to the previous base. 

When multiple runners are involved, the lead runner's position determines awards. 

Overthrow Rule 

On an overthrow: 

• Runners may attempt to advance one additional base. 

• The defense may still attempt to record an out. 

A second overthrow immediately results in a dead ball and a one-base award. 

The batter-runner may not score from an overthrow and must stop at third base. 

Base awards may force preceding runners to advance as necessary