Know before you play

Tournament Rules

Official documents

Rules & Facility Info

Review the key tournament information below, then download the official rules packet and facility map for game weekend.

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Official 2026 document

Tournament Rules

Game times, PAP fees, equipment, run rules, seeding procedures and age-specific exceptions.

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Game-day reference

Facility Map

Field locations, parking areas, batting cages and coach entrance information for Butch Duhe Park.

At a glance

Quick Rules

These highlights are provided for convenience. The official PDF governs tournament play.

PAP FeesTBDPAP fees will be determined as we get closer to the event
Game Times1:00 / 1:307U/8U play 1 hour; 9U-12U play 1½ hours
Game BallsTeams ProvideEach team must supply its own baseballs
BatsUSSSA AllowedExcept bats listed as banned by USSSA
Run Rules12 · 10 · 8After 2½, 4 and 5 innings, respectively
TiebreakersFive StepsRecord, head-to-head, RA, RS, coin flip
Division details

Age-Specific Rules

Open the section that applies to your team. Complete wording remains available in the official packet.

Coach Pitch7U–8U divisions+
  • Seven runs maximum per inning or three outs.
  • Everyone on the team must bat.
  • Six pitches per batter or three strikes; foul balls on the sixth pitch may extend the at-bat.
  • Bunting and the infield fly rule do not apply.
  • Base runners may not leave until the hitter makes contact.
  • No seeds, shells or gum are allowed on the field.
9U Closed Base60-foot bases · 46-foot pitching distance+
  • No lead-offs; runners may leave when the ball reaches home plate.
  • The infield fly rule is in effect.
  • Batters may not advance on a dropped third strike.
  • Runners may steal home and score on wild pitches or passed balls.
  • There are no balks in 9U Closed Base.
Arrive prepared

Parking & Coach Entry

Use the designated parking areas shown on the facility map. Coaches must use Entry #1 for free entry; Entry #2 may require payment.

Do not park in front of neighboring businesses. Vehicles in unauthorized areas may be towed at the owner's expense.

Open Facility Map
Fields1 · 3 · 4 · CHAP
ParkingTwo designated areas
Coach EntryGate #1
Questions?

Tournament Director

Contact Patrick for tournament rules, game procedures or division questions.