Attached is the Tournament Information Packet for this weekend’s 2018 USA Softball of Mississippi’s 10U and 12 B South Tournament. Please review the packet carefully. I have included a checklist to make sure you have everything you need to play this weekend.
You are entering Championship Play, so everything will be a little more formal this weekend. We play by the State Rules and the Official Rules of Softball. The local tournament rules do not apply. You will need a roster. Included in the packet is rules for coach pitch and fast pitch. I have included a roster that must be filled out and signed by the parents. All players must be USA Softball Individually Registered. The preferred method to register is online at: https://usasoftballsouthms.com/?page_id=1532
One coach must be ACE Certified; doesn’t have to be the head coach. It’s mandated by code and the U.S. Olympic Committee. The ACE training in available online at:
http://registerusasoftball.com.
There will not be a Coaches Meeting. The plan is to only play on Saturday, so there just isn’t time. Players must check-in before their first game. Please allow about 15 minutes to check-in before they play. Be sure to allow enough time for them to check-in before they warm-up. They will not play without checking in.
Since we won’t have a coaches meeting, here’s some important points for this weekend:
- In pool play, all players can be in the line-up. In case of injury, an out will not be recorded if they miss their turn at bat as long as they are not short handed (<9 batter). The injured bat is ineligible for the rest of that game.
- In bracket play, can only bat nine batters. Can use a DP/Flex, but only 9 player will bat.
- Courtesy runners must be an available substitute…. no subs then no courtesy runner
- There will be no coaches on the field on defense… no sitting on the bucket outside the dugout calling pitches (Championship Play rule)
- No coaches agreements
- No metal jewelry except for medical id bracelets
- All substitutions go through home plate umpire
- Home team will be official scorekeeper
- Flip at home plate for home/visitor
- Only head coach will make inquiry about rules interpretation or call.
The tournament will be held at the Bayou View Sports Complex in Gulfport. The address is 4300 Hewes Av, Gulfport, Mississippi, 39507. The weather forecast has a chance of showers, so you should be prepared for anything. Be sure your players hydrate to be able to handle the heat.
Good Luck to everyone. Most of all, we want the players to be safe and have a fun weekend.
Thanks for Playing USA Softball!