2023 Kingston Rookie Tournament Rules
Game Play
Pool Play (Round Robin)
Home team determined by coin flip for Round Robin Games.
Maximum 5 innings
No new inning after 1 hour
Maximum 5 runs each inning
Maximum run rule in place of 10 runs after 4 innings is an official game innings met for
round robin games.
Round Robin 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 15 minutes
Maximum 5 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.
Championship Games
Higher seeded team is the home team.
Maximum 5 innings
No new inning after 1 hour 15 minutes
Maximum 5 runs for innings 1-4, 5th inning is open
If a game is tied after the 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.
Pool Standings
1. Teams are awarded 2 points for win, 1 point for tie, 0 points for loss.
2. If there is a tie in pool standings, the team that won the head to head matchup will place
higher in the standings.
3. If the tie persists, the team with the most wins will place higher in the standings.
4. If the tie persists, it will be determined by win percentage
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. If the tie persists, coin flip
All regular season rules apply
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.