Sandlot Sports Tournament Rule Adaptations

Adapted from Southeast Region Rules

For a complete list of rules, please visit:

👉 www.sandlotsportsbaseball.com

Gate Fees & Coach Passes

• $10 per adult daily gate fee

• Teams receive 3 coach passes for the weekend

Roster & Insurance

• All team rosters and insurance must be uploaded and approved by Friday before the tournament.

• Several teams still have pending items — please finalize these to ensure smooth operations.

Roster Freezing:

• Rosters will be frozen at the start of pool play. Ensure all players are added before your first game.

Player Pick-Ups:

• If a player needs to be added before Saturday due to injury or illness, contact the Tournament Director for approval.

• No pick-up players are allowed on Sunday.

• Saturday’s roster will be final for Sunday games.

Game Times

Division	Time Limit	Innings
7u/8u	60 minutes (finish the inning)	6 innings
9u–11u (Kid Pitch)	75 minutes (finish the inning)	6 innings
12u (54/80)	75 minutes (finish the inning)	6 innings
13u	1 hour 30 minutes (finish the inning)	7 innings
14u	2 hours	7 innings

Mercy Rules

• 20-run rule: After 1 complete inning

• 15-run rule: After 2 complete innings

• 12-run rule: After 3 complete innings

• 8-run rule: After 4 complete innings

Note: 14u mercy and pitching rules will differ. A separate 14u rule sheet will be provided for those events.

Pitching Rules

All Kid Pitch Divisions (9u–13u):

These pitch rules SUPERSEDE the National NCS pitch rules.

• A player may not pitch more than 3 innings (9 outs) on Saturday and remain eligible to pitch Sunday.

• Weekend Total Limit: No team may exceed 21 total outs pitched (approx. 7 innings) across the event.

  • Sunday maximum = 4 innings (12 outs)... even if the pitcher did not pitch Saturday!

  • One-day events = 5 innings (15 outs) maximum (This is for ONE DAY tournaments only, not one day of a weekend event)

7u/8u Coach Pitch:

• The pitching coach must exit the field to foul territory once the ball is in play.

• Coaches may not remain positioned in the center of the field.

13u Division Rules

• Follows local middle school baseball standards for basic rules

• Allowed bats: -8, -5, or -3 (no -10 bats permitted after 12u).

• Metal cleats are allowed.

• 14u division rules will be distributed separately when applicable.

Grade Exemptions

• Teams may have up to 3 grade exemptions per roster.

• Documentation Required:

  • Provide current school paperwork (e.g., report card or school letterhead) showing player name and grade.

  • Without proper documentation, the player will be ruled ineligible.

Weather Policy

Sandlot Sports will make every effort to manage weather disruptions, which may include schedule adjustments or format changes.

Communication:

• Updates will be posted via email and on our Facebook page as soon as possible.

• Follow: Sandlot Sports Baseball – Facebook

Weather-Affected Games:

• A game is considered complete after 2 innings.

• If halted early, scores revert to the last completed inning.

  • Example: If stopped in the 4th, score reverts to the 3rd inning.

Championship Weather Impact:

• If the Championship Game is rained out and cannot be played, seeding will determine placement.

  • Example: #1 seed vs #3 seed → #1 seed = Champions, #3 seed = Finalists.