NFHS Softball rules, plus CFT rules will apply. 1

RUN RULE:

– NO run rule in showcase games. The goal is to expose all players to colleges & we want to ensure that teams get all of their playing time!

SCORES:

–   Scores will be reported as is!

GAME TIME:

– Game time is forfeit time unless the delay is created by CFT.

– 80 minutes drop dead; scores are as is & do not revert 

HOME TEAM:

–  Coin Flip for all games.

DUGOUTS:

– Team listed on the top half of the bracket will occupy the third-base dugout.

– If a team is already occupying a dugout from a previously played game, they will remain in that same dugout.

ROSTERS:

– College players are not allowed to be on a team’s roster and may not participate in any CFT event. If any player listed on a college’s roster is caught playing in the event, the team will be disqualified from the tournament as this poses a safety risk. 

PITCHING RULE MODIFICATIONS:

– While the pitcher takes the signal, her stride foot may be on or behind the pitcher’s plate as far back as desired.

– Once the pitcher initially sets the toe of her stride foot, she CANNOT move it to increase the distance behind the pitcher’s plate.

– In addition, the pitcher shall take (or simulate taking) a signal from the catcher.

– Pitchers will be allowed to have their pivot foot become airborne during delivery, but re-planting will not be allowed.This was commonly referred to as leaping before. 

INTENTIONAL WALKS:

– Intentional walks are not allowed in showcase formats. Teams can bat the same batter consecutively if a team attempts to intentionally walk a batter. 

–GAME BALLS:

– CFT will provide the game balls.

METAL CLEATS:

–  10U & 12U players may not wear metal cleats.

– 14U, 16U and 18U can wear metal cleats unless notified in advance due to facility rules.

EJECTIONS:

– Any coach, player and/or spectator ejected from a game may be required to not participate in their next scheduled game. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the UIC of the event. 

DECISIONS:

– The UIC shall have final decision on all rule & behavior questions. Any questions regarding teams, playing times, or special requests will be addressed by the tournament director.

LINEUPS:

–  No lineups will be turned in on any showcase format game. 

 

Park rules 

– Pets, ice chests, outside food & drinks rule may vary from park to park as these are rules supplied by the city of each park we have no control over these rules. 

– California Fastpitch Tourneys, Tournament Directors and Officials, City of Stockton, City of Lodi, City of Manteca, San Joaquin County, McNair High School or Arnaiz Stadium shall assume no responsibilities for the injuries, losses, or damages as a result of these tournaments.

– Admission, 8 dollars person, 6 dollars for senior & military, kids under 6 are free

RAIN OUT POLICY & REFUND POLICY:

– If you enter a tournament and the entire tournament is cancelled due to rain or some other unforeseen event, we will apply your paid entry fee  to another CFT Tournament. Minus 50 % of tournament entry fees due to incurred cost. If after payment a team withdraws from the event, California Fastpitch holds the right to retain the entry fee with no refund. 

– In the event of rain at an event, games may be shortened to accomodate all teams. There will be no refunds or credits in this scenario as we must pay our staff, parks, etc. for this event. 

– If you withdraw from the tournament for any reason when we start the schedule typically 10 days prior to, or after the schedule has been posted on the California Fastpitch Tourneys web site, your fees will be nonrefundable along with no credit issued to the team. 

– 50% of your paid entry may be credited or refunded in the case of a rain out or stoppage.The other half of will be non-refundable due to expenses inquired for this event if the event has started & is rained out. The non-refundable amount may increase at the tournament directors discretion depending on the amount of costs incurred for that event. 

– If games have been played & the tournament must be stopped, you will be credited for the games that you did play based off of the original 50% refund. The remaining refund will be refunded by check. 

– If you enter and paid but we cannot fit your team into the tournament you will receive a refund in full, you may apply the total amount to another tournament within that calendar year.

– CFT holds the right to refuse entry to any team for any reason. Any payment made for the event will be refunded if CFT sends you.

Thank You

Shannon Dubois (209-639-2079)

California Fastpitch Tourneys [email protected]