9U Tier 3 Doug Wolfe Rookie Championship Tournament, Tournament Rules, WOBA Championship Tournaments (Western Ontario Baseball Association)

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logo.png  WOBA 9U Tier 3 Rookie Specific Rules for Tournament

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  1. Home team will be decided by a coin flip.
  2. Home will be the official scorekeeper if one is not provided. This official should sit near or behind the backstop in proximity to the umpire for communication purposes.
  3. Umpires and opposing team coach(s) must be informed of all overage players (10 yr old mosquito age) prior to the start of the game.
  4. A regulation "pitching machine" (ROTB5) or any mosquito designated ball will be used for play.
  5. Closed toe shoes must be worn by all players as well as the operator of the pitching machine.
  6. BOD approved overage 10U Mosquito age players may participate, however they may not play at the pitching position
  7. Each team shall have 10 players (6 infielders/4 outfielders) in the line-up. A team may play as long as it has 9 players at the game. If 8 or less players at a game, the game is forfeited to the other team.  For specifics see OBA Rule RQ2.3(b)
  8. The only coaches that are allowed to be on the field and to coach are the 1st base and 3rd base coaches for the offensive team.
  9.  It is mandatory that pitchers wear face guards on their helmets.
  10. The individual/coach on the infield, feeding the pitching machine must wear a regulation batting helmet. OBA Rule RQ2.3(x)
  11. The individual/coach operating the pitching machine must remain in the circle and not interfere with play in any way. OBA Rule RQ2.3(x)
  12. Games are 6 innings with no new inning starting after 80 minutes.
  13. Batter will receive up to a maximum of 5 strikes as called by the umpire. OBA Rule RQ2.3(h)
  14. 5th strike is automatically out. The batter shall not be called out if the 5th strike is called a foul ball. OBA Rule RQ2.3(h)
  15. Outfielders must be a minimum of 15 ft behind the bases and base paths.
  16. Base runners cannot leave the base until the batter makes contact with the ball. No lead off permitted. One warning will be issued and for any further infractions thereafter, the runner will be called out.  Each team will receive one warning.
  17. When a batted ball remains in the infield, a runner may only advance one base.  This includes any overthrows to any base, the pitcher or force outs on the bases.
  18. When a batted ball is hit to the outfield the runners may advance to the next base or bases at their own risk until the ball has returned to the infield. If a runner is more than halfway to the next base, they may advance with the risk of being thrown out.  If they are not halfway, they must return to the base they just occupied without risk of being put out.
  19. Runners are not allowed to steal any base or home.  Runs can only be scored when a ball is batted into play.
  20. An inning will be 7 runs or 3 outs, whichever occurs first.
  21. All players must bat.
  22. No open inning in tournament play.
  23. 10 run mercy after 5 innings.
  24. Coaches have the option to have a courtesy runner for catcher.
  25. Infield fly rule does not apply.
  26.  A team shall not play more than 3 games in one calendar day.
  27. A single white base is to be used at 1st base and not a contrast-coloured(orange) double base.
  28. In the event of lightning, play is to cease immediately.  The Umpires will instruct resumption of game. If the game is rained out, please consult with the Convenor before leaving the park.
  29. If a team has not completed and handed in the sign-in sheet prior to the start of the game the offending coach has 20 minutes from the start time of the game to do so, otherwise the game is forfeited