The Natural

Big Oak Park Tournament Rules

 Time Limits

7U,8U - 60 Minutes 10U - 75 Minutes - Pool Play 11U,12U - 90 Minutes

9U - 75 Minutes 10U - 90 Minutes - Bracket Play 13U,14U - 100Minutes

Run Rules: (6 inning game) 15 after 3, 8 after 4

(7 inning game) 15 after 3, 12 after 4, 8 after 5

Pitching Rules

First to Third fake pickoff is not allowed.

(one out equals 1/3 inning)

One day max innings to pitch the next day: 3 (9U-14U)

Max innings per day 6(9U-12U) 7 (13U-14U)

Max innings per tournament

(3 day max): 8 (9U-14U) Pitching limits

Hitting Lineup:

You may bat 9,10 or the entire roster. You must declare at the start of the game, and once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup is locked, and the number of players may not be changed. You may start a game with 8 players, 9th player spot is an out when he comes up in the lineup. DH is allowed, the 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. The EH and XH are the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. The starting pitcher is allowed to DH for himself and bat in any spot in the order, but must be listed as P/DH on the lineup card.

NCS Bat Guidelines/Regulations Followed

Exclusion Local Tournament Only - 14U may use -5 Bats