Hoppin' HitFest Rules

Format: 75 minutes, finish the inning, pool games may end in a tie. Seeding by W/L record, runs against, run differential, coin flip (in that order). Bracket games will go to the international tie breaker if tied after time expires and the inning is complete.

Rules:

1. For pool play Home and Away decided by coin flip.

2. Game time is forfeit time. Teams should be ready to play 15 minutes ahead of scheduled game time.

3. USA softball rules and regulations (will download .pdf)

Line-up Cards should list first initial, last name, number and position (esp. P, C, DP, EP and flex)
Run rule: 12 after 3, 10 after 4, 8 after 5

4. 10u notes:

No infield fly rule
No advancement on dropped 3rd strike
No stealing home
For the first 2 innings, there will be a 5 run limit. Top of the 3rd inning begins unlimited runs

5. Teams may use the following lineup options:

Bat nine
Bat nine with DP/Flex
1. DP will bat in place of a defensive player (flex). Both positions need to be listed on the lineup card, with flex written directly below batting lineup
Bat up to 11 with extra players (EP) with or without the DP/Flex option.
1. Up to 2 additional hitters may be used that do not play in the field and must be designated EP on the lineup
Bat entire roster

6. Courtesy runner for pitcher or catcher will be last batted out if there are no unused subs available from the bench.

7. In the event of rain, if no championship has been started, the championship is awarded to the highest seed remaining in bracket play at the time of rainout. If the championship is started and one inning completed, the score reverts back to the last completed inning and the champion is declared.

8. These rules shall apply for both Saturday and Sunday.