A. Conduct Policy: It is expected that CP, its members, guests and invitees and all persons associated with CP, will conduct themselves appropriately at all times while at CBC Fields and Facilities. Pushing, shoving, fighting, vulgar or abusive language or conduct, including swearing, is not appropriate or permissible and will not be tolerated. CBC reserves the right to immediately eject anyone in violation of the conduct policy.
B. Prohibition of Outside Coolers, Ice Chests, Drinks, and Food: No coolers, ice chests, food, or drinks may be brought onto CBC Fields or Facilities, other than for consumption and use in the dugouts by the participants, unless specifically agreed to and approved by CBC and set forth in the “Special Terms” section of the contract. CP and CBC will work together to monitor and attempt to prevent spectators from bringing in outside coolers, ice chests, drinks and food.
C. Alcoholic Beverage Policy: Alcoholic drinks are not allowed on the premises, unless purchased from CBC. CP expressly acknowledges and agrees to abide by CBC strict policy against allowing the presence and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the dugouts and/or on the fields.
D. Strict “No Glass” policy: CP expressly acknowledges and agrees to abide by CBC’s strict policy prohibiting glass containers of any kind anywhere at CBC’s Fields and Facilities. NO GLASS is allowed.
E. No Pet Policy: CP acknowledges and agrees that absolutely no pets are allowed at CBC Facilities or on CBC fields. The exception to this policy is for individuals who may require service animals in order to access CBC Facilities.
F. No smoking, vaping, or other tobacco use policy: No tobacco use on the premises. Please be respectful of other patrons.
G. No metal cleats or spikes.
H. No amplified music.
I. No sunflower seeds, peanuts with shells, or other such food items.
J. Other policies as may be posted at CBC Fields and Facilities.
Baseball Rules (9s, 10s, 11s & 12s Kid Pitch)
GAME LENGTH:
1 hour, 30 minutes
The Carrollton Classic will follow Regular Open Baseball Rules as written by National Federation High School “NHFS.” Please see the clarifications on a few rules below!
- Slash Bunting is not allowed. Any attempt will be declared an out (contact or no contact).
- The third to first move is legal.
- In event of a bracket game ending in a “TIE” we will go to International Rules (1 out with a runner on 2nd base).
- ALL SCHEDULED TEAMS should be prepared to play 20 minutes BEFORE their scheduled game time.
PITCHING:
We are going to follow the USSSA Pitching Rules.
Standard Pitching Rules:
- 1 Day Absolute Max: 18 outs (6 innings)
- 2 Day Absolute Max: 24 Outs (8 innings)
- 1 Day Max in order to Pitch the next Day: 9 outs (3 innings)
RUN RULE:
15 after 3 innings, 10 after 4 innings, 8 after 5 innings
Tie Breakers
- Pool Games CAN end in a TIE
- For seeding purposes, in case of a tie:
- The first tiebreaker is Head-to-Head record
- The second tiebreaker is RUNS ALLOWED
- The third tiebreaker is a COIN TOSS
Baseball Rules (7s & 8s Coach Pitch)
GAME LENGTH:
1 hour
The Carrollton Classic will follow OTC Sports Coach Pitch Rules.
Please see below!
If the time runs out in the top of the inning the home team will only be authorized to bat if they are losing, even if they cannot tie or win the game.
If the home team is winning in the top of the inning and the time runs out, the game will be called if the visiting team cannot win the game even by scoring 7 runs. The score will be input from the previous inning.
No infield fly rule in coach pitch.
No intentional walks allowed.
No runner may leave the base until contact is made by the batter.
A. A regulation team consist of 9-10 players. Not all coach pitch players are required to play. Lineup guidelines are listed above under rule section #10.
B. Teams can use either 9 or 10 defensive of players. 1 player must play the pitching position and 1 player must play the catching position. For teams using 10 defensive players 4 players must play the outfield positions. Umpires will determine if an outfielder is considered to be playing in infield position and
will notify the coach immediately.
C. Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to start and finish a game but must take an out for the 9th player. If the lineup drops below 8 players, the game is declared a forfeit at that point with the final score being the score at the time of the forfeit unless the team that has to forfeit is winning the game at
the time then the final score will be logged 7-0 in favor of the team that did not forfeit.
D. There shall be a “10” foot arc drawn from first “1st” baseline to third “3rd” baseline in front of home plate. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. There shall be a thirty “30” foot arc drawn from first “1st” baseline to third “3rd” baseline in front of home plate. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit.
E. All fielders must stay behind the safety arc until the baseball is hit.
F. There is a pitching mark 40 feet from the back tip of home plate, however coaches may pitch from the front of the safety arc if preferred.
G. There is a circle drawn with a 10ft radius with the pitching rubber in the middle. This equates to the front of the circle being at 30ft, the pitching coaches mark at 40ft, and the back of the circle and 50ft. This is a safety area for the player assuming the pitching position.
H. The pitcher cannot leave the pitching circle until the baseball is hit. If the pitcher leaves the circle earlier the play continues. After the play has ended the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or excepting a no pitch and the result of the play as being over.
I. If this occurs a second time within the same game by the same player then he is removed by the umpire from the pitching mound the remainder of the game.
J. Each batter is allowed 6 pitches or three strikes. If a batter hits a foul ball on the 6th pitch he is allowed to continue batting until he either does not make contact with the ball or puts it in play. A no swing on the 6th pitch is an out.
K. Max 7 runs or 3 outs per inning.
L. A ball hit in fair territory that hits a coach pitching is declared a foul ball if the umpire in his judgment declares that the contact was on unintentional. If in the umpires judgment he declares that the coach intentionally make contact with the ball the batter is out.
M. Bunting is not allowed “duh”
N. Umpires will call time after every play when in their judgement the play is dead. Time will be called as soon as all of the 3 occur.
1. All runners stop attempting to advance.
2. The ball is in the possession of a fielder in the infield.
3. No defensive play is imminent.
Run Rules
- 12 Runs after 3 innings
- 10 Runs after 4 innings
- 8 Runs after 5 innings
Tie Breakers
- Pool Games CAN end in a TIE
- For seeding purposes, in case of a tie:
- The first tiebreaker is Head-to-Head record
- The second tiebreaker is RUNS ALLOWED
- The third tiebreaker is a COIN TOSS