W.J.A.A. Kids Day

2008

D-Instructional Tournament

THESE RULES WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR THIS D-INSTRUCTIONAL TOURNAMENT ONLY.  

The D-Instructional Kids Day Tournament program of W.J.A.A. is a recreational baseball program designed to emphasize skills development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and most importantly, fun. Although this is a Round Robin Tournament and games are scheduled (click for schedule), competition is not to be emphasized; rather, skill instruction is to be emphasized. This is a Round Robin Tournament with NO winner.  This Tournament is to allow the Kids to HAVE FUN on their KIDS DAY.  We hope you enjoy the day & Follow all the rules. 

We have 12 TEAMS participating this year and to allow every team to play twice some RULES have been set to have the day/games go more smoothly.

1.      Game Information

A.  A 1 hour (60 minute) time limit will be imposed for all games from the scheduled starting time. After 1 hour (60 minutes) from the scheduled starting time, PLAY MUST STOP.  Umpire will stop game.  This will allow ALL games to be played during our Round Robin Tournament.

B.  There will be NO warm-up times between games.  If your team would like to warm-up prior to the game...Please find a grassy area that is available.

C.  A regulation game for Tournament purpose will be 5 innings, unless the game is shortened due to rain, darkness, or the 1 hour (60 minute) time limit.

D.  No ten run rule exists in Instructional Baseball. The intent is to get each team as much playing time as possible.

E.  The home team (1st team listed) will provide GAME ball.

F.  Inning Ends when...the 3(rd) out is made, 7 runs in.

2.     Game Protests:

·    Since this is an instructional program and game results do not apply to standings, there will be no game protests accepted.

3.     Intimidation

·    No manager, coach, player or fan will in any manner or form harass or intimidate a member of the opposing team or an umpire before, during, or after a game. Violations of this rule may result in ejection from the game or suspension from W.J.A.A. activities.

Managers are responsible for their own conduct as well as that of their coaches, players, and fans. In the event of unruly fans, umpires will ask managers to control the fans. If this does not happen, play will be suspended until the fan problem is resolved. If it is not resolved within a reasonable time, the umpire shall suspend the game and the team with the problem will be asked to remove themselves from any further games to be played.

4.    Umpires

A.  In the event that No umpires are provided for game. The HOME team will provide a coach or parent to act as an official (umpire) during the game.

5.    Player Requirements

A.  All players will wear uniforms and will wear them correctly on the field.

B.  No steel cleats (fixed or screw in) are allowed. Any player wearing steel cleats will be ejected.

6.    Team Play

A.  All players present will be placed in the batting order and will bat in turn.

B.  All players will play a minimum of two (2) innings in every game except for weather or time shortened games. Violations of this rule will result in disciplinary action for the manager.

C.  Players arriving at the game late will be placed at the bottom of the batting order.

D.  Any extra player(s) must play in the outfield. The extra player(s) cannot play as an infielder or a short center fielder, i.e. he/she must play at approximately the same distance from the infield as the other outfielders.

7.    Game Equipment

A.  The home team (1st team listed) will provide the game ball(s).  If a HOMERUN is hit W.J.A.A. will provide a new ball so that the HOMERUN ball can be presented to the Hitter.

B.  Catchers must wear ALL approved protective equipment (shin guards, helmet, chest protector, and catcher's mask including a throat guard).

8.    Game Field Preparation

·     W.J.A.A. will prepare the field for play. In the event of poor weather conditions, W.J.A.A. will inspect the field and determine whether or not to play. Before each game, foul lines will try to be laid, and bases set.  Once the game begins, the umpire will determine when the game will be played, halted, restarted, or suspended.

9.    Sliding Base Rule  

·     Same as regular season.

10.    Plowing

·     Any player who WILLFULLY plows into or over a fielder who has the ball will be EJECTED from the game. This is strictly UMPIRE'S JUDGMENT.

11.    Stealing

A.  No stealing will be permitted. Runners may not advance until the ball is hit.

B.  A 3-foot leadoff is permitted.

C.   Runners may not advance on an overthrow, e.g. when the catcher is returning the ball to the pitcher following a pitch.

12.    Pitching

A. Coaches will pitch all 5 innings of every game. Coaches must pitch overhand from the specified distance for this age group.

B. If requested, before game is started, coaches may use spring loaded pitching machine PROVIDED BY WJAA.

C. One defensive player must stay within 6 feet of the pitcher at the time of the pitch.

13.    Innings: 

                ·     The inning will end when either the third (3rd) out is made or 7 runs in.

14.    Batting

A. The batter will hit a pitched ball from the coach. Coaches will pitch all five innings.

B. No balls or strikes will be called by the umpire. Instead, batters will be limited to a maximum of 7 pitches. The batter must either put the ball in play or strike out (3 swinging strikes). Coaches may not walk batters. A foul ball on the seventh pitch will end a turn at bat. If the batter has not successfully put the ball in play or struck out by the seventh pitch, the batter returns to the bench, an out is taken and the next batter takes his/her turn at bat.

C. No bunting is permitted. Batters must make every reasonable effort to take a full swing. This is a JUDGEMENT CALL BY THE UMPIRE.

D. The batter is out on the third strike even though the catcher may drop the ball. The batter may not run.

15.    Infield Possession