SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR 2021-2022
- Event Administration – New Year’s BaseballFest tournament management will make every effort to treat all teams with fairness. If questions or disputes arise about policies and procedures, coaches shall bring them to the attention of the Tournament Director to be dealt with. Any interpretation and decision of the Tournament Director shall be final.
- Officials – Professional umpires have been assigned to each game. Coaches should treat them with respect. With regard to on-field calls, the decision of the umpires shall be final.
- Rosters, Insurance, and Waivers – All teams must submit an online roster, certificate of insurance, and waivers as directed by New Year’s BaseballFest in pre-event correspondence. All teams must check-in upon arrival to verify and approve their compliance with the above. Once a roster is verified, it is frozen for the tournament. Teams cannot begin tournament play until their roster is submitted and verified, and all player and coach waivers are properly signed and on file. Teams who fail to follow these procedures may be subject to a forfeit.
- Scores and Standings – Scores will be posted at the conclusion of each game with all games being live-streamed via GameKast. Standings will update automatically at the conclusion of each game.
- Spectator Admission Fees – There will be spectator admission fees for this event. Once spectator admission fees are paid, there will be no refunds or rain checks.
- Arrival Policies – Teams should arrive no later than 1 hour prior to the start of their scheduled game time.
- Home Team – The home team for pool games shall be determined by a coin flip. The team that has traveled the greatest distance will call the flip. Either an umpire or a member of tournament management must be present for the flip. The higher seed based upon the original seeding will be the home team throughout the playoffs.
- Dugouts – Teams should fill first and third base dugouts on a first-come, first-served basis, irrespective of home and away designation. If a team has back-to-back games on the same field, they should always remain in the same dugout, to avoid the extra time involved in moving bags, etc.
- Tiebreakers – Overall Record, Run Differential (8 run cap per game), Runs Allowed, Runs Scored, Coin Toss
- Modifications – The Tournament Director may modify the number or length of games when necessary due to weather, field conditions, or scheduling issues. This includes modifying the time limit if games get backed up or for any reason.
- Local Policies and Ordinances – All teams are required to adhere to local park policies and ordinances. Alcohol and/or tobacco shall not be brought into the confines of the tournament venue. The Head Coach shall be ultimately responsible and accountable for the conduct of his players, assistant coaches, and spectators.
ROSTERS AND BIRTH DATES
- A player may only be on one roster in any given tournament, regardless of age division. While we encourage teams to have matching player uniforms, there is no penalty for players on a roster that participate with a different jersey and/or different numbers than listed on the roster.
PLAYING RULES
- Age divisions are dictated by Grad Year with 2022 grads being 18U, 2023 grads being 17U, 2024 grads being 16U, 2025 grads being 15U and 2026 grads being 14U eligible.
Playing Rules…same as what is posted and please include the following: - Length of Game – All games will be scheduled as 7 innings, each game will have an assumed 2 hour completion time.
- Batting Order & Extra Players – Teams may elect to bat 9, include a DH and/or EH, or bat their entire lineup so long as the batting order does not change. Normal entry rules will apply.
- Run Rules – all games will have an 8 run cap for Run Differential but include 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, and 8 runs after 5 innings of play mercy rule in place.
