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Tournament Information

Tournament Information

Welcome to Indiana USSSA Fastpitch brought to you by Mad Dog Sports LLC.

Tournament rules to our events:

All rules are guidelines of the USSSA rulebook. If the rules are not covered, then we depend on the National Federation Rule book.

The Game:

Batting: Teams may bat their entire roster at all events. 

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.)

Game times: All events vary on time limits. Games are 70-minute games finish the inning. 

Lineup cards: In all events lineup cards must have the first initial 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.

Forfeits: Forfeits will be recorded as 7 – 0, if a game is in progress and the losing team decides to forfeit, the score at the time of the forfeit will be recorded  score  or 7 – 0, whichever is greater.

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. 

In case of inclement weather:

The director has the right to go to adjust the game schedules in order to get play 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. If circumstances are severe enough, the player of an ejected fan or coach may also be asked to leave the facility.

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

Gate personnel

Umpires

Directors

UIC'S

Park personnel

Park Rules:

Pets are not allowed at any Parks

No alcohol allowed in parks. 

No drugs allowed in parks

No tobacco allowed inside the park

Spectator Gate fees:

Weekend – 25.00

Daily – 15.00

12 & under / 65 & older - Free

Payment methods for your Tournament Registration Fee:

Pay online at usssa.com with a credit card

Hotels - All USSSA Events offer hotel booking directly thru the event link 

You will see many hotel options all offering competitive pricing. 

Thank you,

Mark Feller

Mad Dog Sports LLC

Dugout Legends

Dugout Legends

A little backstory for the name of the tournament and a little history about Syracuse, Indiana.

21 ft dugout canoe made from a tulip tree in Syracuse Indiana
21-foot dugout canoe made from a tulip tree that was discovered in Syracuse, Indiana in 1959.  Discovery: Dick Jamison discovered the canoe while fishing in Syracuse Lake. He initially mistook it for a water-soaked log. Description: After removing moss and debris, the blackened dugout canoe was revealed. It was made of a tulip tree and measured 21 feet long and 3-4 feet wide. Condition: The sides of the canoe were mostly rotted away due to age and exposure.
Possible Origins: It is thought the canoe may have belonged to Miami Indians, fur traders, or early settlers before the lake's water level was raised by a dam in 1834. Archival Record: The canoe is part of the Syracuse-Wawasee Digital Archives collection  Museum Information: The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, where local history is showcased, continues to research the boat's history.  It is important to note that the provided search results mention several other historical dugout canoe discoveries and archaeological projects in Indiana and surrounding areas, including a 24-foot tulip poplar canoe at Conner Prairie in Noblesville, thought to be used by fur traders. There is also a mention of a 32-foot Southeastern Indian dugout canoe made from yellow poplar at the Tennessee State Museum. These examples illustrate the common practice of using large trees, including tulip poplar, for dugout canoes throughout history in various locations.