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" Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." - Babe Ruth
Poll
Who will win the 2009 World Series?
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SLAM Tournment
2009
Revised 5/8/09
Unless otherwise noted
1. Protest fee: $100 cash (on rule interpretation only)
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Game time:
Starting time is forfeit time, unless delay is created by the Longmont Baseball League, game time starts at the completion of coin toss.
Coaches, be prepared to start the game up to 15 minutes early
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3. Home team will be determined by coin flip in pool play. For playoff, higher seed is home team and will be required to keep the official book.
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Player minimum:
A team must start with a minimum of 9 players but can finish with 8, taking an out in the vacant batting order position.
NO out will be recorded unless the team falls below 9 players.
Injured Player:
· A player who is injured during the course of the game must either take his normal turn at bat and or be declared injured, “not able to compete”, and be taken out for the reminder of the game. An injury must be declared right after the occurrence to the umpire and the opposing coach, but the decision to declare, “not able to compete”, need not be decided until any subsequent turn at bat. When a player is removed from the line-up, due to an injury, the team will not take an out in the position in the line-up unless the batted roster drops below 9. · Exception: An out shall be recorded for a player/batter that become absent during the game for a reason other that injury or illness. · Exception: An ejected player’s position in the batting order will be declared an “out” for the game from which he/she was ejected.
5. All teams will bat their rosters.
6. Championship game: No time limit. Run rule is still in effect.
7. Metal spikes are prohibited in age divisions 12U
8. Uniforms: Numbers required, matching uniforms recommended.
9. Score cards must be signed by BOTH team managers to eliminate inning validation problems.
10. Pitching rules: See specific USSSA rules.
11. One additional inning per pitcher for every game played after 4 games
12. One pitch will be considered an inning pitched
13. 8 warm ups to start, 5 thereafter
14. Adverse weather or rain: The tournament will be played in adverse weather conditions. The format may be changed to lesser time limits or fewer innings only to complete the tournament.
15. The tournament directors shall have the final decision on all tournament questions.
16. In all age divisions, an intentional walk may take place by an announcement from the catcher or pitcher.
17. Courtesy Runners should be used for the catcher or pitcher only when two outs. The player who was last called out shall be used as a courtesy runner.
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Tie breaker:
If a game is tied after all innings have been completed (or after time limit) the “
19. No infield warm ups.
20. Refund policy – there will be a $50 administrative fee charged for complete rain-outs; 1 game played = 50% of entry fee; 2 or more games played = no refund. For rain delays or cancellations, sign up for text messaging on our website www.longmontbaseball.org or check the website for updates.
21. No show: Teams that no-show will forfeit their entry fee. Forfeit game will be scored 8-0
22. Game balls will be provided by the Longmont Baseball League.
23. There shall be no weight or length restrictions applied to bats in any age or division.
24. Times are tight for all games. Please arrive on time and be ready to take the field early if possible. If you suspect we are running behind schedule, feel free to call and check on game times at 720-323-0589 or check our website www.longmontbaseball.org . Coaches, be prepared to start the game up to 15 minutes early.
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The following mercy rules will be in effect for all games. In all age groups & divisions the game will end ANY TIME after three (3) complete innings if either team goes ahead by 15 runs or more, or 20 runs ANY TIME after two (2) complete innings. For 10 runs or more rule the home team will be allowed to bat.
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
9 – 12 divisions: 20 15 10 13 & 14 divisions: 20 15 - 10
Note: Game will end when a team goes ahead by 20 or 15 runs or more. For example: If the visitors go ahead by 15 or more runs in the top of the 4th innings, that game will be considered a mercy rule and the home team will not bat in the bottom of the inning.
26. In case of bad weather, a game shall be considered complete, and will be counted in the standings, after: 9 – 12 divisions: Four (4) complete innings (or three and one half (3 ½) if the home team is ahead). 13 & 14 divisions: Five (5) complete innings (or four and one half (41/2) if the home team is ahead).
Completed Home team ahead 9 -12 divisions: 4 innings 3 ½ innings 13 & 14 divisions: 5 innings 4 ½ innings
27.
A pitcher who commits a balk will be given one warning and counseled by the umpire regarding his mistake for 9-12 divisions.
9 – 12 divisions: 1 warning per pitcher 13 & 14 divisions: No warning
Miscellaneous / Clarification Rules:
28.
If a pitcher hits 3 batters during the same game, the pitcher must be removed as a pitcher for the rest of the game.
29.
Noisemakers that may interfere with the playing of the contest are strictly prohibited. Drums, cowbells, whistles, megaphones, similar noisemakers, air horn, and noise making activities are prohibited.
30.
Players will be encouraged to slide on close plays. If there is, in the umpire’s judgment, more than incidental physical contact on a play at a base the runner will be declared out. This is an “avoid contact” rule, not a “must slide rule”. Thus a player will not automatically be called out simply for making contact with a fielder.
Tie Breakers
1. Head to Head 2. Runs Allowed 3. Run Differential (max+/- runs per game) +8/-8 4. Coin Flip
USSSA Qualifying Tournaments (throughout the season)
If you get a berth from the SLAM you may choose to participate in the State Tournament. USSSA advises that you fill out your state application ASAP.
LBL contact # - 720-323-0589
Sunday brackets will be posted on-line as soon as the division has completed games on Saturday. For weather delay or cancellations, sign up for text messaging on our website www.longmontbaseball.org or check the website for updates.
LBL PHILOSOPHIES
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Before, during and after the game, be an example of dignity, patience and positive spirit.
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Before a game, introduce yourself to the opposing coach and to the umpires.
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During the game you are responsible for the conduct of the parents of your players.
It is imperative to explain acceptable player and parent behavior.
Encourage them to applaud and cheer for good plays by both teams.
Discourage them- and you may need to be forceful and direct - from yelling at players and the umpires.
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Coaches shall say nothing to the opposing players during a game except to congratulate them for their play.
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After the game, thank the umpires and ask your players to do the same.
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Be reasonable in your demand on the young player’s time, energy enthusiasm and their performance on the field.
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Impress on your players that they must abide by the rules of the game at all times.
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Set a good example and be generous with your praise when it is deserved, children need a coach they can respect.
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No use of tobacco products within 100 ft. of the playing field and no alcohol within 200ft. of the playing field.
Ensure parents and spectators are aware of these rules and help enforce these guidelines when necessary.
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Remember that winning is not the most important thing.
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