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2012 City Championship Official Rule Book
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Teams will consist of 4-5 players. Four players will play the field (2 fielders, pitcher, and catcher). However, teams may bat an additional
player. Teams must have at least 4 players to avoid ghost runner situations.
STEAMIN' TEABAG ACT: Once their team is eliminated, players cannot switch to another team. Roster changes cannot be made after the
start of the tournament. Sultans of Swing Amendment: Rosters are limited to a maximum of 5 players per team.
Games will be six innings long. Pool play games on Saturday will have a 45-minute time limit. No inning will be started after 45 minutes
unless the game is tied.
The batting order may not change during the game. If a team begins a game with 4 players in the lineup, a fifth cannot be added later in
that game. Additionally, if a team begins a game with 5 players in the lineup, they must finish the game with all 5 in the batting order, or
will be forced to take an out for the missing lineup spot. Teams can make defensive substitutions whenever, and may re-enter fielders at
any point.
Players will run the bases.
This is a slow-pitch tournament. Pitchers must have at least one foot on the pitching rubber (or designated pitching line) when releasing
the ball. If the batter feels the pitcher is throwing too hard, he or she may ask for them to slow it down. Batters should be prepared to
swing and not take an unnecessary amount of pitches.
There will be no walks, balls, or called strikes. Batters can strike out swinging.
Pitcher's hand will be used. All force plays on the batter going to first base may be made to the pitcher, who may be anywhere in fair or
foul territory. The runner may also be put out by force at first base. All other force plays must be made to the bases or to home plate.
Runners can be put out by being struck anywhere by a thrown ball.
No base stealing or bunting allowed.
No infield fly rule will be used.
Fielders may not wear gloves.
All batted balls hit over the outfield fence are Home Runs (whether they are "fair" or "foul".) Except at Migley Field where foul poles will be
used.
Equipment used will be the Official WIFFLE® Bat and Ball. Bats and balls will be supplied, but players may use their own Official yellow
bats. Bats may have tape on the handle only. Also, the hole on the knob of the bat must be open/uncovered.
Players may not wear cleats, rubber or metal. If they choose, players may play barefoot.
Teams will umpire their own games. All disputes should be settled by captains. If you can't agree, play a 'do-over.' THE BALL NEVER
LIES. If agreed upon, umpires may be used in the Final Four.
Unless seeding is applicable, rock-paper-scissors (best of 3) will be used to determined home team. Winners may choose to be the
away team.
Teams will be provided with a game schedule. The complete schedules and brackets will also be available at the scorer's table and
posted on the tournament website. If your designated field is open prior to your scheduled start time, both teams may agree to start the
game early. Teams will be allowed a 15-minute grace period after the scheduled start time to arrive. If a team fails to show up within 15
minutes of the game-time, the team present will be allowed to take a forfeit victory.
Teams that qualify for Sunday's single elimination tournament, but fail to show up without notice will be placed on probation for the
following year. Those teams will not be eligible for Sunday competition in the next tournament.
Modifications to the rules may occur up to the day of the tournament, a complete rules sheet will be available to teams at check-in. A rules
meeting will be held before the start of the tournament.
player. Teams must have at least 4 players to avoid ghost runner situations.
STEAMIN' TEABAG ACT: Once their team is eliminated, players cannot switch to another team. Roster changes cannot be made after the
start of the tournament. Sultans of Swing Amendment: Rosters are limited to a maximum of 5 players per team.
Games will be six innings long. Pool play games on Saturday will have a 45-minute time limit. No inning will be started after 45 minutes
unless the game is tied.
The batting order may not change during the game. If a team begins a game with 4 players in the lineup, a fifth cannot be added later in
that game. Additionally, if a team begins a game with 5 players in the lineup, they must finish the game with all 5 in the batting order, or
will be forced to take an out for the missing lineup spot. Teams can make defensive substitutions whenever, and may re-enter fielders at
any point.
Players will run the bases.
This is a slow-pitch tournament. Pitchers must have at least one foot on the pitching rubber (or designated pitching line) when releasing
the ball. If the batter feels the pitcher is throwing too hard, he or she may ask for them to slow it down. Batters should be prepared to
swing and not take an unnecessary amount of pitches.
There will be no walks, balls, or called strikes. Batters can strike out swinging.
Pitcher's hand will be used. All force plays on the batter going to first base may be made to the pitcher, who may be anywhere in fair or
foul territory. The runner may also be put out by force at first base. All other force plays must be made to the bases or to home plate.
Runners can be put out by being struck anywhere by a thrown ball.
No base stealing or bunting allowed.
No infield fly rule will be used.
Fielders may not wear gloves.
All batted balls hit over the outfield fence are Home Runs (whether they are "fair" or "foul".) Except at Migley Field where foul poles will be
used.
Equipment used will be the Official WIFFLE® Bat and Ball. Bats and balls will be supplied, but players may use their own Official yellow
bats. Bats may have tape on the handle only. Also, the hole on the knob of the bat must be open/uncovered.
Players may not wear cleats, rubber or metal. If they choose, players may play barefoot.
Teams will umpire their own games. All disputes should be settled by captains. If you can't agree, play a 'do-over.' THE BALL NEVER
LIES. If agreed upon, umpires may be used in the Final Four.
Unless seeding is applicable, rock-paper-scissors (best of 3) will be used to determined home team. Winners may choose to be the
away team.
Teams will be provided with a game schedule. The complete schedules and brackets will also be available at the scorer's table and
posted on the tournament website. If your designated field is open prior to your scheduled start time, both teams may agree to start the
game early. Teams will be allowed a 15-minute grace period after the scheduled start time to arrive. If a team fails to show up within 15
minutes of the game-time, the team present will be allowed to take a forfeit victory.
Teams that qualify for Sunday's single elimination tournament, but fail to show up without notice will be placed on probation for the
following year. Those teams will not be eligible for Sunday competition in the next tournament.
Modifications to the rules may occur up to the day of the tournament, a complete rules sheet will be available to teams at check-in. A rules
meeting will be held before the start of the tournament.
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New Carlisle Hometown Days is a not-for-profit endeavor. The steering committee consists of a
group of citizens representing many area churches, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, family oriented weekend.
Please take the time to visit all of the attractions around town during the festival.
group of citizens representing many area churches, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, family oriented weekend.
Please take the time to visit all of the attractions around town during the festival.