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June 17-19 Kingston, ON
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2022 Kingston Colts Minor Tournament Rules
Game Play
Pool Play (Friday and Saturday games)
Home team determined by coin flip for Pool A. Pool B home team determined by schedule.
Maximum 5 innings
No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes
Maximum 4 runs each inning
Games may end in a tie
Semi Final Play
Higher seeded team is the home team.
Maximum 5 innings
No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes
Maximum 4 runs every inning
If a game is tied after the time limit is reached or 5th inning is played, one extra inning is played with a runner placed on 2nd base. The runner placed on second base at the start of each half-inning shall be the player in the batting order immediately preceding that half-inning’s leadoff hitter.
If the game remains tied after one extra inning, the higher seeded team is awarded the win.
Final Games (3rd place for Pool A and Championship Games for Pools A and B)
Higher seeded team is the home team.
Maximum 5 innings
No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes except for Pool A and Pool B Championship Games in which all 5 innings will be played regardless of time
Maximum 4 runs for innings 1 through 4. No run limit in 5th inning.
If a game is tied after the time limit is reached or 5th inning is played, one extra inning is played with a runner placed on 2nd base. The runner placed on second base at the start of each half-inning shall be the player in the batting order immediately preceding that half-inning’s leadoff hitter.
If the game remains tied after one extra inning, the higher seeded team is awarded the win in the 3rd place games, but the Championship Games will continue until a winner is determined.
Pool Standings
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Teams are awarded 2 points for win, 1 point for tie, 0 points for loss.
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If there is a tie in pool standings, the team that won the head to head matchup will place higher in the standings.
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If the tie persists, the team with the most wins will place higher in the standings.
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If the tie persists, the placement of teams will be dictated by the ratio of number of runs allowed per defensive inning. A defensive inning is defined as having taken the field and a pitch thrown.
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If the tie persists, the placement of teams will be dictated by the ratio of runs scored per offensive inning. An offensive inning is defined as having been at bat for at least one pitch.
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If the tie persists, standings will be determined by the drawing of straws.
Pitching / Player Substitution
Maximum of 2 innings pitched per player in a game.
If a pitcher throws a pitch in an inning, it counts as an inning pitched.
Coach’s discretion on pitch count. No rule.
No mound visits by coach - unless to pull the pitcher or to attend to an injured pitcher.
Coach’s discretion on players catching and pitching in the same game. No rule.
Unlimited position substitution.
Batting and Baserunning
14 players max. All players bat.
Little League bat rules must be observed, USA Bats only.
With 2 out, catcher should be replaced with courtesy runner being the most recent out.
Stealing is permitted once pitch reaches the plate.
Ball is live on throws back to the pitcher. Once the pitcher has the ball on the pitcher’s rubber, runners return to base.
Other Rules
Standard maximum run rule in place of 10 runs after official game innings met for all games. Coaches are encouraged to keep playing for extra at-bats if there is sufficient time, and are welcome to coach pitch to save arms.
Umpiring
Youth umpiring is as much about development as youth baseball, so please show respect to our umpires. If you wish to discuss a call, calmly request time and speak to the umpire, do not shout across the diamond. Abuse of umpires will not be tolerated and may lead to ejection of coaches and/or team from tournament.