SUMMER GOLD TOURNAMENT RULES for 2016
- Base &Pitching distances as per P.W.S.A. Rules
- Ball size as per P.W.S.A. Rules.
- Play by Softball Canada rules except as outlined herein.
- TIME LIMITS: During round robin play: No new inning is to be started after 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is the discretion of the convenor to shorten the time limit in the event of inclement weather. Maximum of 7 innings, 6 1/2 innings if home team is winning (extra innings in Playoffs and Championships if necessary). NO TIME LIMIT IN PLAYOFF ROUND FOR Bantam, Midget, and Open divisions also Squirt and Novice divisions.The Mite division will be 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Ties in round robin will stand. In Championship round international tie breaker rule will apply: playoffs beginning in the 8th inning, finals in the 10th inning.
- MITE DIVISION ONLY: Defensive players are allowed to only play the same position for 3 innings per game. In the 8th inning, all teams may start fresh as if it's a new game, 3 outs constitute an inning. SQUIRT DIVISION: Defensive players are allowed to play the same position for 4 innings per game. In the 8th inning, all teams may start fresh as if it's a new game. 3 outs constitute an inning.
- CONTINUOUS BATTING: All players bat the entire game. Late players must be added at the end of the batting order and may not join in the game until the end of an inning.
- Each player must play a minimum of 1 inning defensively, except per injury or convenor exemption. FREE SUBSTITUTION IS ALLOWED.
- Minimum of 8 players to play game, if there are less than 8 players the game is forfeited. The 9th position in the batting order is an out unless the 8th batter is walked.
- Games must start at scheduled time (15 minute grace period if team cannot field 8 players)
- THIRD STRIKE RULE: (MITE DIVISION ONLY); The batter is out on the third strike regardless of whether the ball is caught. The ball remains alive, Base runners may advance at their own risk.
- MITE ONLY – there is absolutely no stealing home at all.
- MERCY RULE FOR ALL DIVISIONS A. 15 runs after 3 innings B. 10 runs after 5 innings
- MITE & SQUIRT DIVISIONS; Run restriction of 5 per inning applies to all innings except the final inning which is open until 3 outs have been recorded.
- Two-out for the catcher applies. Coach's option.
- Metal cleats are permitted for the Open Division only.
- Any Player, Coach, or Manager ejected from a game, for whatever reason will be automatically suspended from the team's next game.
- PROTESTS; RULINGS OF THE TOURNAMENT CONVENOR WILL BE FINAL.