2013 Marlboro Memorial Day Weekend Baseball and Softball Tournament
Marlboro Baseball and Softball Tournament Playing Rules
FOR 2013
Roster Ages
USABL age rules apply in 14 and 15U divisions. For teams that are not registered with USABL and aren’t familiar with
the USABL rule, all 14 and 15U teams may carry 2 players one year older than the registered team’s age (i.e. a 14U
team may carry two 15 year olds). Older players MUST be registered on your USABL team roster. For 14 and 15 u
Teams not registered with USABL, they can carry two older players but those two players MUST be on their rosters
and play the entire tournament – roster changes will Not be permitted.
Bats & Equipment
46/60 Fields
NO “big barrel” (2 5/8”) bats are allowed. Only 2 ¼” barrel bats are allowed on the 46/60 fields.
NO metal cleats are allowed on 46/60 fields.
Any team or player caught using unauthorized equipment will get issued a ONE time TEAM warning. If the team is
caught in violation a second time, they will forfeit the game and possible ejection from the tournament.
Head first sliding is prohibited at all bases (including Home) except when diving BACK to a base. The “slide or avoid”
rule will be in effect for all bases including Home Plate.
No Slash Bunting allowed.
50/70 Fields
Legal “big barrel” (2 5/8”max) bats are permitted for use on all 50/70 fields.
NO metal cleats are allowed on 50/70 fields.
Any team or player caught using this equipment will get issued a ONE time “team” warning. If the team or player is
found in violation a second time, the team found in violation will force a forfeit situation and possible ejection from
the tournament.
Headfirst sliding is prohibited at all bases (including Home) except when diving BACK to a base. The “slide or avoid”
rule will be in effect for all bases including Home Plate.
Balk warnings are issued once per pitcher for all games.
60/90 Fields
Legal “big barrel” (up to 2 5/8”) bats with a size of –3 (no lower) and BBCOR for 14u or older, and for 13u no more
than a –8 drop, regardless of bat barrel size. Metal cleats are permitted on the 60/90 field.
Headfirst sliding is permitted (but not recommended) on the 60/90 field at all bases except Home Plate.
The “slide or avoid” rule will be in effect for all bases including Home Plate.
Balk warnings are issued one per pitcher for all pool games but no warnings for 13u and up in the playoffs or
championship game
GENERAL Rules
No pets, no smoking, no alcoholic beverages and no barbecues are allowed in the Marlboro Little
League Facility including all parking areas. Any person found in violation will not be permitted in
the Facility. The Marlboro Little League Facility is private property and is required to enforce very
strict insurance rules. Any individual found in violation will be removed from the property by the
Marlboro Police. The tournament’s host, Marlboro Little League, has a zero tolerance policy when
enforcing the Facility rules. Managers are responsible for their team’s spectators. Violation of these
very simple facility rules will be deemed unsportsmanlike behavior and appropriate action will be
enforced (see General Rule 10). Please also note the Parking Rules for the Complex in Section 12
Below.
1)
The schedule for all games will be pre-set by the Marlboro Baseball Tournament Committee. The
Committee reserves the right to assign the Marlboro teams to certain time slots in order to insure
coverage for our concession stands and/or other duties as needed. The Committee also reserves the right
to assign time slots to accommodate the scheduling needs of out of state teams. All remaining slots will be
determined by random selection by the Committee. No changes will be permitted to the schedule.
2) Insurance coverage is the responsibility of the individual team entering the tournament. Each team shall
give a copy of the certificate of insurance to the Marlboro Baseball Tournament Committee prior to the
start of the tournament and maintain a copy at all times during the tournament.
3) A $550.00 entry fee will be required of each team entering the tournament. (Early Bird Special = $500,
Night Owl = $575, see Tournament Flyer for details)
4) REFUND POLICY = No refunds of the entrance fee will be awarded to any applicant, for any reason, after the
start of the tournament.
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Refund Requests submitted up until April 15 = 100%
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Refund Requests submitted AFTER April 15, less 30% to cover administrative costs
5) The tournament host’s facility is a smoke free, alcohol free, and pet free facility, therefore no smoking or
drinking of alcoholic beverages is allowed anywhere in the complex including in parking areas! Visitors found
in violation of this rule will be ejected from the complex. Visitors found accompanied by their pets will not be
granted access to the complex; leaving pets in cars is strictly prohibited. It is the responsibility of each team’s
manager to ensure 100% compliance to these very simple facility rules.
6) Any manager or coach ejected by an umpire during the game will willingly leave the game premises
immediately. A second game ejection will automatically cause suspension for the remainder of the
tournament.
7)
First and second place teams in each age bracket will receive individual trophies after the Championship
game.
8)
In addition to each team’s Pitching Log, the Home Plate Umpire will record number of innings for each team’s
pitchers and will return to the Tournament Director upon completion of the game. The Home Plate Umpire’s
Pitching card will be the official document to settle pitching disputes. Managers should verify the data
recorded on the Home Plate Umpire’s card with their team’s pitching log. Managers MUST keep their team’s
pitching log current and with them at all times. Logs must be completed at the end of each game and signed
off by the Home Plate umpire as well as the Opposing team’s manager. If a team does not have the log
completed correctly including signatures or they misplaced it they will lose the dispute (including playoff
games). Clarification on the “number of innings pitched allowed” is outlined the rules under the section
labeled “Pitching”.
9)
All Managers and Coaches (max of 5 total, including the scorekeeper) MUST remain on the field or in the
dugout during game play (unless ejected). Managers, and Coaches will NOT be permitted to sit behind
or near the backstop on any field. One coach must be in the dugout with the players at all times. In the
event of a manager or coach ejection, that person must vacate the premises before game play resumes.
10) All Managers and Coaches are responsible for their team’s players’ and team’s spectators’ behavior. Any
player or spectator acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will result in the ejection of one coach. A second
infraction during the same scheduled game will result in the ejection of the Manager and forfeiture of the
game. Any player acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will be ejected.
11) All spectators shall sit in the provided bleacher seats or in designated areas around the perimeter of each
field. Spectators are not permitted to sit or stand between the dugout and home plate on any field unless the
bleacher seats are in that location (Field A). Spectators are not permitted to stand or sit behind the
backstop or between the dugouts of any field but field A. Spectators will only be permitted to sit or
stand around the outside perimeter of any field between the dugout and outfield fence. Managers and
coaches will be held accountable to keep the area between home plate and the dugout free of spectators.
Any delays to remove anyone may be counted against the playing time.
12) Parking – Parking is permitted in MARKED parking areas only unless instructed differently by a Tournament
Director. Parking along the fence on the access road to Field E is strictly prohibited and violators will be
ticketed without warning and possibly towed at the owner’s expense. Please let your players’ parents all
know this policy.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
1) The tournament format will consist of pool play and a championship round. Pool play will consist of three
(3) games guaranteed, weather permitting. Championship rounds will be dependent on the number of
teams and will be listed on the individual schedules.
2) During pool play, all games will be governed by a time limit. That is, no new inning will start after 1 hour and
45 minutes from the start time of the game for all 8U to 12U games (1 hour and 30 minutes for 7u). For the
13u and 14u games, no inning will start after 2 hours and 15 minutes from the start time of the game. The
start of the game is defined as the time the Home team is instructed to take the field to begin the top of the
first inning and the inning will be immediately following when the last out is made in the bottom of the inning
prior. The game start time will be defined as the time announced by the home plate umpire to both
managers. The home plate umpire’s watch (or cellular phone) will be the official timepiece for the game.
3) There is no time limit for games played in the playoff or championship rounds, but mercy rules will remain in
effect.
4) Time taken up during any serious injury will not be charged against the game time limit. Managers must
confirm with the umpires, at the time of such an incident, the exact time credited.
5) In the event of tied records in all divisions, the following tie breakers will be administered:
1. Head-to-head results (not applicable to 3-way (or more) ties, in which case skip to 2nd step)
2. Total runs allowed
3. Lowest single game runs allowed
4. Each subsequent lowest single game runs allowed (2nd lowest for each team, 3rd lowest for
each team, etc.)
5. Coin flip
All tie breakers are at the discretion of the Tournament Director and all decisions are final.
7) Any team forfeiting a game will NOT be allowed to advance to the championship round.
ROSTERS AND LINE-UPS
1) Prior to the start of the game, each team will furnish the opposing team with a copy of their line-up
including surname and uniform number of the players. Each team will furnish the umpire and opposing
team the surname and uniform number of the starting pitcher as well as any other pitcher entering the
game. Pitching logs must be presented to opposing managers prior to the start of the game.
2) Each team roster shall consist of a minimum of 10 eligible players and no more than 15 players. No changes
to roster will be permitted after the start of the tournament. Any player added after the start of the
tournament will result in forfeiture of the game. If a player is injured and can not complete the tournament,
you are not permitted to add another player to your roster. A player CAN NOT be on the roster or participate
on more than one team registered for the tournament.
3) Each team will be allowed a manager, three coaches and a scorekeeper on the field or in the dugouts before
and during each game. Scorekeepers should remain in the dugout at all times except between innings when
verifying scorebooks. No children, other than registered players, are permitted on any of the fields or in any
of the dugouts before, during or after each game (NO Batboys or Batgirls).
4) Cut off ages for the tournament will be based upon the April 30th date for baseball and December 31st for
softball. Managers need to have a copy of each player’s birth certificate in their possession for the duration of
the tournament. Birth certificates will be reviewed by the Marlboro Baseball Tournament Committee upon
request. Any player, whose birth certificate is not presented upon request may be eliminated from the team’s
roster. USABL age rules apply in 14 and 15U divisions. For teams that are not registered with USABL and
aren’t familiar with the USABL rule, all 14 and 15U teams may carry 2 players one year older than the
registered team’s age (i.e. a 14U team may carry two 15 year olds). Older players MUST be registered on
your USABL team roster. 14 and 15 u Teams not registered with USABL can carry two older players but those
two players MUST be on the roster and Must play the entire tournament – roster changes will not be
permitted during the tournament.
5) Offensive teams may choose to bat all their players in their game line-up. Teams will be permitted to open
substitute any player during the game defensively, HOWEVER, the batting order will never change. If a
player is unable to take his turn at bat in this format, that spot in the line-up will be considered an out (the
first time only).
6) Offensive teams may also choose to bat 9 players and/or 10 with an EH. (The coach has the choice to use
the EH option, only if designated to the umpires and opposing team before the game). The EH counts as a
defensive position if utilized. This means the EH may enter the game in a defensive position, but is not
required to do so. The EH does not have to bat last. If all players are not in the batting order, then
substitutes can be used and starters may re-enter ONCE into the same batting order slot that they were in
at the start of the game. Substitutes then cannot re-enter the game. All players (starters and substitutes,
other than a player who was designated as an EH from the start) MUST play 3 defensive outs and come up
to bat at least once if a non-mercy full game is played. If a player is injured and leaves the game after all
substitutes have been used, and no player is available to re-enter the game, the game will be continued and
the opposing coach shall select one of the players on the bench not currently in the game to re-enter the
game in the injured player’s spot in the batting order to maintain a minimum of 9.
UNIFORMS and EQUIPMENT
1) All teams must be uniformed with matching shirts, hats, pants and socks. All shirts must be numbered with
stitched or vinyl heat-transfer numbers. Uniform shirts with numbers applied using any other means will
not be permitted. Duplicate numbers are not permitted; all players MUST wear unique identifying
numbers. Players wearing duplicate numbers, or no number, will NOT be permitted to participate in the
tournament. Shirttails must be tucked into pants.
2) Participating teams will supply their own bats, gloves, batting helmets, and catcher’s equipment. Little
League approved helmets must be worn by all batters, base runners, and catchers. All softball batting
helmets must have face masks (NOSCAE preferred).
3) Rubber spikes (cleats) must be worn at all times for players in the 7U to 12U brackets. Metal spikes
(cleats) are allowed in the 13U, 14U and 15u brackets ONLY.
4) Players are NOT allowed to wear jewelry (including titanium necklaces/bracelets) and baseball pitchers
cannot wear shirts with long white sleeves (softball pitchers cannot have bright yellow sleeves).
5) Baseballs and softballs for the tournament are to be supplied by the MYBSA Tournament Committee.
6) All team adults on the field or in the dugouts (mangers, coaches, scorekeepers) are required to wear
appropriate team attire. Tank tops, cutoff sleeves, wild colored t-shirts, graphic t-shirts, sandals, spikes, etc.
are not permitted.
7) No “big barrel” (2 5/8”) bats are permitted for use on any of the 46/60 fields. Legal “big barrel” (2 5/8”) bats
are permitted on 50/70 and 60/90 fields. (14 u/15u 60/90 = BBCOR -3 only, 13u 60/90 no bigger drop than a
-8).
GAME PLAY
1) All baseball games will be played at the Marlboro Little League facility unless otherwise noted. Softball
games may be played at the Union Hill Road facility unless otherwise noted.
2) There is a 15-minute grace period given to each team prior to the start of the game. If a team fails to arrive
after 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, a forfeit will be granted to the opposing team. Teams will be
permitted to play with a minimum of 8 players. Late arriving players (arriving after the first pitch is thrown)
MUST be inserted at the bottom of the batting order if a team is batting all players. If a team has less than
eight players, the game will be deemed a forfeit. Our goal is not to have a team forfeit.
3) The home team shall be determined by the toss of a coin prior to the start of each game for pool play. The
team that has traveled the farthest will call the toss. The winner of the toss has the choice of selecting
HOME or VISITOR. A team representative must be available at least a ½ hour prior to the scheduled
game time to meet with a tournament official and participate in the coin toss. Failure to attend the coin
toss will result in your opponent’s win of the toss. The higher seeded team will be the home team for
playoff and championship games (unless they prefer to be the visitor).
4) Home team will maintain the official book for the game. Any discrepancies should be brought to the
attention of the umpire immediately. Home and Visiting team books should be compared after each inning
and the score confirmed with the umpire.
5) Dugout assignments will be on the official schedule in order for the teams to occupy a dugout as soon as
possible after the completion of the previous game.
6) No pre-game practice will be allowed on the infield. Practice prior to the game will be limited to the
outfield, or designated field if available, and pitcher warm-up areas.
7) The ten run rule will be in effect. In the 7U to 12U brackets, after four (4) innings (three and a half if the
home team is ahead), if one team has or gains a lead of ten (10) runs or more the manager of the team
with the least amount of runs shall concede the victory to the opposing team. In the 13U, 14U and 15u
brackets, after five innings, (four and a half if the home team is leading), if one team has or gains a lead
of ten (10) runs or more the manager of the team with the least amount of runs shall concede the victory
to the opposing team.
8) A player MUST slide or avoid contact at all bases when the fielder has the ball and is waiting to make a
tag. A fielder shall not block a base without a ball unless making a play or receipt is imminent, which will
be in the discretion of the umpire.
9) Head first sliding:
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46/60 Fields = ONLY Permitted when diving back to a base.
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50/70 Fields = ONLY Permitted when diving back to a base.
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60/90 Fields = Permitted at all bases EXCEPT Home Plate.
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Softball = ONLY Permitted when diving back to a base.
The “Slide or Avoid” rule will be in effect for all fields during the Tournament.
10) There will be a mandatory speed up rule for the catcher with two (2) outs. He/She must be removed from the
bases with the last batted out in order to put on the equipment for the next inning. The catcher is defined as
the player who will be catching in the FOLLOWING inning.
13) All players must be in the dugout. NO on deck batters are permitted in 7U to 11U games (46/60 and
50/70 fields). On deck batters are permitted for 12U, 13U, 14U, and 15U in the designated area of the
field (60/90 fields D and G only, not field E).
14) A maximum of 1 Manager, 3 Coaches, and 1 Scorekeeper will be permitted in the dugout or on the field
during game play. One coach and the scorekeeper MUST remain in the dugout at all times. All managers,
coaches, and scorekeepers must remain in the dugout when not the offensive team.
15) All Managers, Coaches and Scorekeepers MUST remain on the field or in the dugout during game play
(unless ejected). Spectators, Managers, Coaches, and Scorekeepers will NOT be permitted to sit behind or
near the backstop. In the event of a manager or coach ejection, that person must vacate the premises
before game play resumes.
16) In the 8 year old division only:
- There is no stealing of home.
- A runner anchored at 3rd base may not advance home on wild pitch or pass ball. In order for the runner
to advance the ball must be put in play by the batter or forced in by a bases loaded walk.
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A runner may advance home on an overthrow only if they started on 1st or 2nd base and it is a
continuous play. For example if you have a runner on 2nd and they steal 3rd and the ball is thrown into
left field, that is a continuous play and the they can advance home at their own risk. Once at 3rd and
the play is dead or another pitch is thrown the player is considered anchored at 3rd. Again, once
anchored at 3rd the only way to score is to be walked in or by a batted ball. A runner may not advance
home on a wild pitch or passed ball.
17) 7U: The 7U division will adhere to all of these applicable Marlboro Memorial Day Tournament rules with the
exception of below:
a. The first 2 innings and 5th and 6th innings will be coach pitch. Each batter will get 5 pitches to hit
the ball. The batter will be out after 3 swinging strikes or at the end of 5 pitches. If the batter has
not put the ball in play after 5 pitches the batter will be called out. If the batter fouls off the 5th
pitch they will be given one more opportunity to put the ball in play otherwise the batter is out..
(The 3RD AND 4TH innings will be player pitch (4 balls and/or 3 strikes).
b. When a team is ahead by 10 or more runs at the end of 4 innings (31/2 innings if the home team
is ahead by 10 or more runs), the team that is ahead by 10 or more runs will be declared the
winner, the game declared over and complete.
c. There will be ONE umpire, located on the field (Not behind the Plate).
d. NO BUNTING is allowed at any time.
e. NO INFIELD fly rule.
f. NO BASE STEALING is permitted. Runners can only advance on a ball in play.
g. Each team will get ONE warning for a runner leaving early. Second violation, the runner will be
declared out.
h. NO SLIDING INTO FIRST BASE. All runners must slide feet first into all other bases. Any runer that
slides head first will be called out.
i. Play will only be stopped when the ball is returned to the pitcher (not the coach but the player
playing the pitcher position during coach pitch) and in control of the ball on the mound If the base
runners are in-between bases they will be given the next base if the umpire determines the
runner(s) to be halfway to the next base.
j. ON AN OVERTHROW THE RUNNERS ADVANCE ONLY 1 BASE AT THEIR OWN RISK.
k. SPEED UP RULE- When the offensive team has two outs, if the catcher for the next inning is the
base runner, that player MUST be replaced by the last batted out player.
l. A batter hit by a pitch during coach pitch is NOT awarded first base. It will count as a pitch for that
player’s turn at bat. If a batter is hit by a pitch during player pitch, the batter will be awarded 1 st
base.
m. NO NEW INNING will start after 1 hour and 30 minutes.
n. MAXIMUM OF 5 RUNS PER INNING, with the exception of the last inning (whether it be the 6th
inning or the last inning if declared by the umpire, based on the time limit rule #17m). The last
inning will have a maximum of 10 runs per team. The 10 run mercy rule (Rule #17b) will remain in
effect.
o. NO PROTESTS will be accepted for this age group.
p. PITCHING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
i. PLAYER PITCHING DISTANCE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 40 FEET AND A MAXIMUM OF 46
FEET.
ii. COACH PITCHING DISTANCE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 33 FEET AND A MAXIMUM OF 46
FEET.
18) A pitcher cannot pitch more than 2 innings in 2 consecutive games during Pool Play. (SOME EXAMPLES OF
WHAT IS ALLOWED: 1-1-1, 2-0-2, 0-2-0, 2-0-1). Pitching rules reset for the Playoffs, but remain in effect for
the Playoff and Championship games (EXAMPLE: PLAYOFF GAME 1 INN, CHAMP GAME 1 INNING OR
PLAYOFF GAME 2 INN, CHAMP GAME 0 INN).
19) Mercy Rule:
a. 7U and 8U: 5 Run inning maximum will be in effect for 7 and 8U only. For the last inning the
run maximum is unlimited for 8u and is 10 runs for 7u.
b. 9U through 15U and Softball: A 10-run mercy rule will be in effect for ages 9U through 15U.
Please review item #7 under the heading “Game Play”.
PITCHING
1) No pitcher shall be permitted to pitch more than 6 innings in two consecutive games in all 8U to 12U baseball
divisions. Examples Permitted: 3-3-3-3; 1-5-1-5; 6-0-6-0; 2-4-2-4. See above for 7U pitching rules.
2) No pitcher shall be permitted to pitch more than 7 innings in two consecutive games in all 13U, 14U and 15U
baseball divisions. Examples permitted: 3-4-3-4; 1-6-1-6; 7-0-7-0
3) There are NO pitching limits for all softball divisions.
4) A softball pitcher may start with one or both feet on the pitching rubber. If a pitcher takes a step backwards,
it must be done prior to the start of the pitch.
5) Pitching logs must be kept by all managers. Logs must be dated and signed by the home plate umpire after
each official game.
6) One pitch thrown constitutes one inning pitched.
7) A visit to any defensive player is considered a visit to the mound. Only the manager or coaches can visit the
mound. Upon the third visit to the mound in the same inning (or 4th in game to the same pitcher), the
pitcher must be removed.
8)
If a pitcher hits 3 batters in an inning or 4 in a game he must be relieved at that point. Unless otherwise
noted (see softball below), if the pitcher is removed, he can not return to pitch in the same game. Managers
are requested to use best judgment to protect all players on both teams.
9) Managers or coaches may warm up a pitcher between innings or prior to the start of the game.. Only players
wearing a catcher’s mask are allowed to warm up the pitchers. During the game, pitchers can warm up in the
designated areas in foul territory. A player with a batting helmet and glove must be used as a “spotter” for
the pitcher and catcher to protect them from foul balls.
10) Any baseball pitcher who is relieved is NOT permitted to re-enter the game as a pitcher. However, a softball
pitcher may be removed as a pitcher, moved to a different position and return as a pitcher only once.
11) The “innings pitched” count resets AFTER pool play concludes. All pitchers start with a fresh (0) count for
the playoff/championship schedule (Monday). There is no reset between the playoffs and championship
games. We do implore all managers to be conscious of your players and do not risk anyone’s health for the
sake of a trophy.
11) Any violation of the pitching rules will result in a forfeit of the game.
OTHER
1) In the event of inclement weather, the managers of the teams should call the Marlboro Baseball Weather
Hotline at 732-591-0300 or visit http://www.marlborolittleleague.com/Inclement_Weather_Update.php to
see if the Facility is closed due to inclement weather. If games are cancelled, managers will be contacted
and notified of the rescheduled time. Managers must provide reliable daytime and nighttime phone
numbers as well as valid email addresses to the Tournament Director.
2) Any rescheduled game will be the responsibility of the tournament committee to set the date and time.
3) Any game protested will stop at the point of protest. Only rule violations can be protested, calls based on
the umpire’s judgment are not. The Marlboro Baseball Tournament Committee will discuss and rule on the
protest at that time. Any time required to resolve the protest will not be considered towards the game
time limit.
4) The manager is responsible for controlling the conduct of his team, his coaching staff and his teams’
spectators. Intimidation or yelling at the umpire or opposition is strictly prohibited. Please practice good
sportsmanship. (Refer to General Rule 10)
5) Marlboro Police will remove any parent who is found using foul/obscene language or who is found to be
abusive to teams, players, tournament officials, Marlboro Little League or Travel personnel or umpires. We
have a zero tolerance level for any rude and/or disruptive behavior. Individuals violating the Marlboro
Little League Facility rules (no pets, no smoking, no alcoholic beverages, no barbecues) will be removed
from the property by the Marlboro Police. (Refer to General Rule 10)
6) No alcoholic beverages, barbecues (except Marlboro league sanctioned), smoking or pets are permitted in
the complex or other fields used during the tournament (including parking areas). (Refer to General Rule
10)
7) Food, including gum and candy is strictly prohibited in the dugout. Only drinks in plastic containers are
permitted in the dugout. If a team uses a cooler, all cups must be disposed of properly. Teams are
expected to clean out the dugout after each game. Please be respectful of the following team and of the
Marlboro Little League property. Any team found in violation will receive a warning. Any team found in
violation a second time will be fined $50 and may result in revoking an invitation to the following year’s
tournament.
8)
The Marlboro Baseball Tournament Committee assumes the responsibility for making any and all decisions
pertaining to the tournament policy. Unless noted herein, this tournament is governed by the Official Rules
of Little League Baseball.
9)
Batting Cages are now installed by Field F for the benefit of teams to use up to 20 minutes prior to their
game start time during daylight hours only on a first come first serve basis. Managers and Coaches must
work together in a respectful manner. There are no lights on the cages so they will be closed and locked at
dusk.
10) NO more than one (1) batter and pitcher (an approved Manager or Coach Only) shall be allowed in the
batting cage area while balls are being pitched. All other players are to remain outside the fence area. NO
bat swinging or soft tossing is permitted outside the enclosed area. NO hanging or climbing on
the fence.
11) There will be a 15 minute time limit imposed on each team if another team is waiting. Each batter shall
take no more than 10 swings each. Teams must relinquish the cage to another waiting team 20 minutes
before their scheduled game time even if all players did not get an opportunity to hit.
12) Pitchers (i.e., Manager or Coach) must stand behind the “L” screen when throwing to a batter who must
wear a batting helmet. Pitcher (i.e., Manager or Coach) must wear a baseball glove).
13) Batting cages are provided for batting practice only. No pitcher warm-up or other activities are permitted.
14) Only players with their approved coaches are allowed to use the cages and NO one under the
age of 7 years old are allowed in the cages.
15) When departing, please make sure the area is left clean and the gate is properly closed.
16) Misuse of any kind will be immediate cause for denying an offending party future use of the batting cage
and could result in tournament suspension.