Below are the rules and reminders for the weekend:
All games are at Indy Sports Park- 6701 S Harding St, Indianapolis, IN 46217.
These are Turf infields. No tobacco or seeds allowed.
This is a private facility and there is a gate fee (5.00-7.00-Cash)
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No alcohol or food is allowed to be brought into the facility.
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Protests:
No player eligibility protest can happen once the 5th inning is completed. It is final then. If a player is found ineligible he and the coach may be suspended, especially for a higher ineligible player. They will be removed for the remainder of the tournament. After 5, the game is complete and no going back. (State Rule)
The brackets are posted on usssa.com
I will have brackets posted at the park, the online brackets will be updated 1st.
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Coaches, if you have not paid, please check in the front office before your 1st game for payment. Cash in an envelope with team name on it or Venmo ( @Richard-Foltz-7) The entry is 425.
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BYOB- Any legal USSSA or GSL ball by an approved manufacturer. There is a link on this board under Rules/Reminders.
Mike Lacy will have Dudley Hard Core balls for sale and Women's balls in the front office.
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No Uniform rule.
Pitcher must Toe the Rubber.
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Service dogs only allowed in the park and on a leash.
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No kids scooters or bikes allowed.
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Run Rules
20-15-10
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No double re-entry (State Rule)
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Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. This includes any negative interactions with umpires, opposing teams, or other players. Players who are ejected from a game due to unsportsmanlike conduct will be automatically suspended from the following game. This policy is in place to ensure a safe and positive environment for all players, regardless of age or skill level.
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Courtesy- Anyone on the roster- 1 time per inning
Mandatory for Pitcher- anyone on the roster. (State Rule)
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Rosters- All players must be online and in eligible status. Rosters will lock Friday at Midnight for Sat- And Sat at Midnight for Co-Ed.
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Please note- The date when PR's do not flip back is Aug1. I may have told some Aug 31st, Aug is the official deadline.
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If your team is attending a world in GSL or USSSA, delete players who are not attending, it may save their pr from raising if bumped.
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Bat Testing:
We have 2 testers set up. If you are playing in the back, you can test from 8- 8.50 am only. And in the front office from 8am-11am.
1 bat per player only. After 11am you can test another for 3.00.
240 bats only. It is the players responsibility to provide us a legal bat.
You must have a sticker on the bat at all times. If caught w/o a sticker an out will be called if in the box or hit- same penalty if using a stickered bat not approved.
Please retrieve any failed bats when your weekend is over.
Diamonds 1-3 are in the front, and 4-6 are in the back.
All testing Sunday is in the front office.
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HR's
No DHH
Men's D- 3hr's- Inning Ending
Men's E- 1hr-Inning ending
Co-ED- D V E 2 hr's/IE
Co-Ed E- 1 Hr-Inning ending
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Equalizers:
Co-Ed
D V E in pool play, -3 runs
Pool play is 60 minutes time limit
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Prizes:
Men's D
1st
800 cash/ rings- winner take all.
Men's E
1st
1100 cash/Rings
2nd 400 cash
2-4th- these will pass down- Unpaid berth
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Co-Ed
E
1st
800 cash/Rings
C/D
1st-400-Rings if wanted.
All co-ed teams can advance to Florida for the USSSA World.
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All other rules will be in accordance with the USSSA/GSL Rule book.
I want to wish the best of luck to all the teams competing this weekend. Thank you for choosing the biggest and best Association in slow pitch, USSSA/GSL!
R. Foltz
317-664-0246
