EVENT DETAILS

Event Info

IMPORTANT INFO:

Gate fee is $20 for the event

All tournaments can be changed to lesser game guarantee or to single elimination bracket because of weather. Losers bracket can be dropped at any time due to weather to ensure the completion of the tournament. Canceling pool play and going to a seeded bracket. Odd year age groups can be combined that are classed the same.

If payment for your team is not received at least 10 days prior to the start of the tournament, your team may be removed from the event. Please note that no refunds will be issued within 10 days of the tournament start date.

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*One-minute in-between innings or 5 warm up pitches which ever takes place first.

*NO COACHES ON BUCKETS OUTSIDE DUGOUT.

*12U and up are 7 innings or when time expires

*8U-10U is 6 innings or when time expires

*Clock starts when coaches break from umpire meeting and get to dugout

*Pool play is 70 minutes.

*Games may end in a tie

*No new inning will begin after 70 minutes

*If time expires during an inning, that inning will be completed unless it exceeds 80 minutes total games time

*At 80 minutes, the games become drop dead and the score reverts back to the last fully completed inning

(This format is used to keep pool play on schedule and avoid delays.)

*Bracket Play

*75 minute bracket (have to have a winner)

*Extra innings, last completed at bat starts on second base with no outs

*Second extra inning will start with last completed at bat on second and second to last completed at bat on third with 1 out.

*Run rules

*12 after 3 innings- 8U excluded

*10 after 4 innings 

*8 after 5 innings

Rules

*Batting: Teams may bat their entire roster at all events.  If a player is injured an out will be recorded in the lineup if there is no sub or if the player cannot continue when she comes back up to bat. If she misses her turn at bat she will be considered a non player for the remainder of that game unless it is due to the blood rule.

*Teams may use the DP/Flex. The rule is the Flex should be listed at the bottom of the lineup and play defense only. The DP and Flex may play defense at the same time.  The DP bats but the Flex never bats. The Flex can sub in for the DP and then the DP/Flex goes away and the DP is on the bench. 

*Courtesy runners: Courtesy runners may be used for pitchers and catchers only. The same courtesy runner cannot run for both the pitcher and catcher in the same inning. If you have a sub then that player must be used first as the courtesy runner. If no sub then teams must use the LCAB Last Completed At Bat. 

*Lineup cards: In all events lineup cards must have the first name of the player, the last name and the player number. Pitchers and catchers need to be identified also. All Substitutes should be listed on the lineup card as well.

*Run Rules: Are 12 after 3 innings of play, 10 after 4 innings of play, and 8 after 5 innings of play. In 8U it is 10 after 4 innings and 8 after 5 innings.

*Uniforms: All shirts worn should be similar in color with a unique number. We are lenient on this rule due to players changing teams and teams bringing guest players.. 

8U coach pitch: 

Teams may play with 10 players on defense.

Only 6 runs allowed per inning

The Run Rule is 10 after 4 or 8 after 5

Players get 5 pitches or three swings. A foul ball on the last pitch warrants for the batter to continue until they have been put out or reach base.

Coach pitching must start on the pitching rubber. The pitcher helper must have one foot in the circle on the pitch.

Player may leave the base on the pitch, however if the ball is not batted fair they must return to their base. Players can be put out if they run off base and the catcher throws behind them for the tag.

No infield fly rule in 8U

Play stops when the umpire feels that the lead runner has been stopped and will allow each runner to the base they feel they should be put at on the bases.

*In case of inclement weather:

The director has the right to go to a lower game total, cut time limits, shorten games, or drop losers brackets in order to get the event completed.

*ZERO TOLERANCE RULE:

If a coach is ejected from a game, then they are removed for the remainder of that game and could be removed from their next game but that decision is made by the tournament director after a discussion with the umpires.

If a spectator is ejected, then they are ejected for the remainder of that event. If it is the last game of that event, then they will have to sit out the next event. 

Zero Tolerance used against any of the following is in effect:

Gate personnel

Umpires

Directors

UIC'S

Park personnel

others teams or their spectators.

Park Rules:

Pets are not allowed at any Parks Prime Time Fastpitch host at

No alcohol allowed in parks. 

No drugs allowed in parks

No tobacco use includes smoking, chewing or vaping. This goes for any USSSA staff member also.

Some parks do not allow outside food or drinks other then 1 team coolers, some parks may charge a cooler fee 

No overnight RV Parking at most parks

Spectator Gate fees:

Saturday only $15

Weekend $20(includes Friday if we play on Friday night)

Sunday Only $15

Children under 12 free

If the event is advertised as a Team Gate the fee is $275 depending on the park location and is payable at the event. Team Gate locations are events advertised as Santa Claus events at park locations of Santa Claus, Jasper, Ferdinand and Tell City. Spectator gate fees are collected at Jasper and Tell City unless otherwise communicated.. Ferdinand and Santa Claus parks are not gated and a team gate fee is collected for teams playing at those parks.  The Team Gate can be paid by team Check, Cash or venmo.  

Payment methods for your Tournament Registration Fee:

Pay on line at usssa.com with a credit card

Pay by check       

Pay by venmo  

 Venmo or with a credit card are now the same fees:

Make checks payable to Prime Time Fastpitch, 11423 south 150 west Haubstadt IN 47639

For information OUR USSSA events please contact our office:

By email [email protected] 

or call 812-499-1035 at anytime

Thank you!

USSSA  Southern Indiana Fastpitch Director

Prime Time Fastpitch