Rising 7th Grade Rule Modifications: NFHS/GHSA rules with the following modifications:
Field Size: 54X80
Game Length: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes or 6 innings whichever comes first.
Lineup: -Teams must bat their entire lineup, if a player is injured, they will be allowed to drop that player from the lineup without penalty but that player will be unable to re-enter that game.
-Each player must play at least one inning on defense
-A curtsey runner can be used for the Pitcher/Catcher of record (meaning the pitcher/catcher from previous defensive inning) the courtesy runner should be the last batted out.
-Pitchers can NOT re-enter to pitch in the same game, they can re-enter freely on defense just not as a pitcher.
Pitch Count Rules: -NO pitcher can exceed a total of 90 pitches (unless within last batter) in a game OR combined for the tournament.
-Once a pitcher exceeds 30 pitches (unless within last batter) they can not return to pitch the following day. They can pitch again the same day however cannot exceed 90 pitches on the day and would be burnt for the remainder of the tournament regardless of how many additional pitches they throw. Coaches should use desecration using a pitcher again the same day based on how long the amount of time is between games and how many pitches they threw.
-If eligible to pitch the following day, they cannot exceed 90 pitches for the weekend, therefore their pitch count should start from the previous day total.
WEATHER: In the event of lighting or heavy rain, games will be delayed until we have the all clear, if a delay goes more than 1 hour OR future weather dictates and at least 3 innings have been completed, (top of the 3rd if home team is winning) it will be considered an official game. We reserve the right to make adjustments to game times, length, and location to serve in the best interest of all involved or the safety of players and fans. We will communicate all schedule changes or delays through the game changer app!
BAT Rules: Drop 5, BPF 1.15. OR USA Stamp Metal/Composite OR Bbcore/Wood
Illegal BATS: 2015 Demarini CF7 (-5) 2015 Easton XL1 (-5) 2016 Demarini CF8 (-5) 2016 Demarini CF8 (-8) 2016 Demarini CF8 (-10) 2017 Demarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)** 2017 Demarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4" (-10)** 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4" (-10)** 2017 Demarini CF Zen - Balanced (-5) 2017 Demarini CF Insane - Endloaded (-5) Louisville Slugger Blue Meta Composite (33/30 model only) 2018 Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only) (Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only - USA Baseball Marked) 2022 Stinger Missile 2 - (33/30 model only) 2023 Easton Hype Fire 2¾" USSSA Bat 2024 (-5)*** 2024 Easton Hype Fire 2¾" USSSA Bat 2024 (-5)***
