Boss Baseball Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of any rain or weather before or during our tournaments, Boss Baseball will do everything possible within reason to make sure the fields are playable and safe. If we have come to the conclusion that the fields are not playable or safe for all participants and we have to cancel games, then our refund policy will go as follows.
In a case that the entire tournament is canceled and a team plays no games, the team will be given full credit for whatever their entrance fee was for that tournament. That credit is usable for one calendar year from the end of the tournament's date.
In a case where a tournament is canceled and a team plays one game in said tournament, the team will be given 50% credit of whatever their entrance fee was for that tournament. That credit is usable for one calendar year from the end of the tournament's date.
There will be no refund if a team starts their second game of the tournament Any team that withdraws from a tournament will forfeit their deposit
If a team backs out 30+ days before the tourney they get a credit for another Boss Baseball Tournament. The credit will be valid for one calendar year from the date of the intended tournament. If the team backs out within 30 days of the event there is NO refund.
Rules for All Boss BaseballTournaments
All games will be played under Federation Rules
Game Balls for tournaments will be provided by Boss Baseball
EJECTIONS
We ask that all players, coaches, and fans be respectful and keep a healthy and fun environment. Derogatory language, arguing with umpires, and threats will not be tolerated at our events.
If a player, coach, or fan is ejected from a game, they must leave the site of the field for the remainder of the game. This player, coach, or fan will be allowed to attend the following game but is also suspended for this following game.(If a team has 9 players and a player is ejected, the team may still play with 8 but will surrender an out when they reach the ejected players spot in the lineup.)
IMMEDIATE EJECTION OF ANY COACH CAUGHT VIDEOING THE OPPOSING TEAM DURING THE GAME. THIS WILL FOLLOW WITH A 2 GAME SUSPENSION FOR THE COACH CAUGHT VIDEOING THE OPPOSING TEAM. WE WANT A FAIR AND EVEN PLAYING FIELD FOR ALL OF OUR PARTICIPATING TEAMS. PLEASE USE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. THIS IS A ZERO TOLERANCE RULE. NO WARNINGS WILL BE GIVEN.
HOME/AWAY
Decided by coin flip before game (In Championship Round for tournament games higher seed is Home)
PRE-GAME
There will be no infield/outfield taken by either team prior to the start of the game for all levels. Ground balls and fly balls may be taken down the left field or right field lines.
ARRIVAL
Please be sure to arrive at your appropriate field 30-45 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. In some instances, games may be started a few minutes early depending on the previous games.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
All special requests will need to be made 3 weeks prior to the start of the tournament. We will try our best to accommodate any requests that coaches may have but there will be no guarantees.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If a team backs out 30+ days before the tournament they get a credit for another Boss Baseball Tournament. The credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of the intended tournament. If the team backs out within 30 days of the event there is NO refund.
No refunds will be issued at any time after payments are made. Credits may not be transferred to another organization and any credit must be used within 1 year. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. Teams who are on the waiting list for a tournament will be contacted as soon as a slot has opened.
Should an event be cancelled by Boss Baseball for any reason other than weather, an act of God, government mandate, or cancellation taking place due to team withdrawal prior to the start of the tournament, teams will receive a full refund of the total tournament entrance fee.
17U/18U SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT RULES
Showcase Format- Update- October 14, 2021
Games will be 7 innings each inning will be 3 outs or 5 batters whichever comes first. This will allow teams to play more innings and showcase their players to college coaches.
There is NO mercy rule in SHOWCASE TOURNAMENTS
Lineups have to have at least 9 batters, but there is no limit to how many they can bat as long as that number stays consistent throughout the entire game.
Pitchers and catchers may have a courtesy runner at any time. Courtesy runner can be anyone. BBCOR Bats must be used at all showcase tournaments
Time Limit
7 inning games: No new inning after 1 hour 45 min, drop dead 1 Hour 55 min
9 inning games: No new inning after 2 hour 10 min, drop dead 2 hours 25 min
10U-12U TOURNAMENTS
TIME LIMIT
Each game will be 6 innings or 1 hour and 45 min. No new inning will start after 1 hour 45 minute except for the championship game. Any inning started prior to the 1 hour and 45 minute time mark will have to be completed for tie- breaker purposes. Mercy Rules- 15 runs after 3rd inning , 10 runs after 4 innings, 8 runs after 5 innings.
FIELD DIMENSIONS
Teams-10U will compete on 46′-60′ dimensions. Rubber Cleats.
Teams -12U will compete on 50′ – 70′ dimensions. Rubber Cleats.
Base on Balls – 10U – There will be no advancing to second after a base on balls. Once the batter reaches first the play is dead until pitcher addresses the rubber for next pitch. All base-runners will be allowed to advance up to 1 base.
Leads/ Stealing –10U– Closed Bases (No Leads). Base-runner can steal when the pitch crosses Home Plate.
Drop 3rd Strike –10U – If the catcher drops the 3rd Strike the batter is out and any baserunner can attempt to advance to the next base.
Balks: 10u no balks. 12u one warning per pitcher.
Bat Restrictions: 10u-12u: Any bat with USA or 1.15 BPF Certification.
13U-16U TOURNAMENTS
TIME LIMIT
Each game will not be allowed to start a new inning after 1 hour 45 minutes except for the championship game. Any inning started prior to the 1 hour and 45 minute time mark will have to be completed for tie- breaker purposes.
FIELD DIMENSIONS
60ft 6in 90ft
BAT RESTRICTIONS
13u- no restrictions
14u-16u BBCOR -3, unless otherwise noted as a wood bat tournament
MERCY RULE
15 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, and 8 runs after 5 innings for all games. The home team will not bat if they are ahead by mercy rule. The home team will bat if the visiting team goes ahead in the top of the mercy inning.
TIE BREAKERS
1. Head to Head
2. Runs allowed
3. Runs differential
Pool play games are allowed to end in a tie. Regardless of time, if a game ends after 7 innings in a tie no new inning will start. If there is a tie at the end of time or 7 innings in a championship round game, we will go to the international tie breaker where the last recorded out will start the inning at 2nd base with 1 out.
CHAMPIONSHIP/ CONSOLATION RD
We usually have the top half of the teams in each tournament play in a championship round to determine a winner and the bottom half teams play one consolation game. For example, in a 12 team tournament 6 teams make the championship round and 6 teams will play a single consolation game. In an 8 team tournament, 4 teams make the championship round and 4 teams will play in a consolation game. Due to field availability and weather concerns those scenarios can change and we may have more or less teams in the championship round. When we put the schedule for the tournament out, we will make all the participating teams aware of how many teams will make the championship round so they can plan accordingly.
OFFICIAL ROSTER
Rosters are subject to change from tournament to tournament. After the start of a tournament, teams may add a player to their roster provided that they are of age. A player may only play for one team per tournament. Teams may not add any players to their roster once pool play has been completed.
AGE RESTRICTION
To determine the correct age for a player, we will use the player’s age on April 30th of that year.
ALL age groups will move up to their next age level starting September 1st of the calendar year. For example, If a team played 9u in spring/summer they would move up to 10u in the fall.
LINEUPS
Coaches may bat 9 players, their whole lineup, or anywhere in between. Once a coach has determined their batting lineup, it cannot be changed that game. (For example: If a coach bats 10 players, the game must end with 10 players in the batting lineup). The only instance in which a coach can change the number of batters in the lineup without making that spot an automatic out is if the team is batting the entire lineup and a player has to leave the game due to injury. We encourage teams to play their players as much as possible and do not want to penalize a team for playing their entire team and then have to deal with one of their players getting hurt.
Coaches may play whomever they want defensively. A player may be playing in the field defensively, but not be in the lineup. This is to encourage more opportunities for players to be on the field.
RE-ENTRY
You will be allowed to re-enter the starter into the same spot in the lineup but will not be able to re- enter a substitute.
PITCHING RESTRICTIONS
We do not have formal pitching regulations but do encourage coaches to keep in mind how many pitches a player should throw in one weekend of baseball in a long season.
COURTESY RUNNERS
Courtesy runners will be allowed for Pitchers and Catchers only at any point. A player not in the lineup must be used if available. If a team is batting, then the last batted out will be used.
BALKS
There will be no warnings issued.
PROTESTS
The protesting coach or manager must inform the umpire of the protest before the next pitch or play begins. At that time, a $100 cash fee will need to be presented. If the protest is granted, the $100 fee will be returned. If it is not granted the $100 fee will be forfeited. The tournament director’s word is final.