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2023 Kingston Colts Fall Classic Tournament Rules
Game Play
Pool Play (Friday and Saturday games)
Home team determined by coin flip for Friday and Saturday Games.
Maximum 5 innings
No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes
Maximum 5 runs each inning
Maximum run rule in place of 10 runs after 4 innings is an official game innings met for
pool play games.
Friday and Saturday 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 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.
Final Games
Higher seeded team is the home team.
Maximum 5 innings
No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes except for Championship Games in which all 5
innings will be played regardless of time. Exception: If a team is winning by 12 runs after
4 innings, the game is called in the winning team’s favour.
Maximum 5 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.
Round Robin Play
1. Teams are awarded 2 points for win, 1 point for tie, 0 points for loss.
2. If there is a tie in 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, 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.
5. 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.
6. 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, for a maximum of 8 innings in the
tournament.
If a pitcher throws a pitch in an inning, it counts as an inning pitched.
Coach’s discretion on pitch count. No rule.
Only one mound visit by coach per player for the full game - unless to pull the pitcher or
to attend to an injured pitcher.
Pitchers are removed after 3 hit batters in 1 inning or 4 in total.
Catcher’s can not catch more than 3 innings and pitch in the same game. .
Unlimited position substitution.
Batting and Baserunning
14 players max. All players bat in succession. If a player is injured, they are skipped in the
line-up with no penalty.
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.
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.
Scorekeeping
There will be an official scorekeeper at each diamond. Teams may also keep score, if any
discrepancies official scorekeeper’s record of the game will be final. Please remember
the scorekeepers are volunteering their time and deserve the utmost respect. The official
scorekeeper will report the score to the tournament convenor after the completion of the
game.