Spring Championships 5 Venues

SEEDING PROCEDURES (First factor is Win-Loss record)
Two Way Tie
1. Head to Head between tied teams
2. Total Run differential
3. Runs Allowed
4. Runs Scored
5. Actual run differential in last pool game
6. Coin Flip

Three (or more) Way Tie
Note: When 3 or more teams are tied and there is not a common opponent amongst all tied teams, run differential is the first tie breaker.
1. Head to Head (if sweep)
2. Total Run differential
3. Runs Allowed
4. Runs Scored
5. Actual run differential in last pool game
6. Coin Flip

RA=Runs Allowed
RS=Runs Scored
LAD=Last Actual Differential

IMPORTANT: Run differential maximum
1. Forfeits will be scored 7-0
2. Maximum run spread per game is 7 regardless of score.

*Ties = .5 win and .5 loss.

Note: When 3 or more teams are tied and there is not a common opponent amongst all tied teams, run differential is the first tie breaker.

Concessions will be available at AAG and Cactus Yards.

Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:
8s -12's = 6 innings
-13's & 14s = 7 innings
-15/16s and 18s = 8 innings.
*Each player on the roster gets (1) additional inning per game played starting in a team's 5th game played, 6th=1 more inning, 7th=1 more inning, etc...
*No limit on number of appearances.
*A mound appearance resulting in any single pitch (warm-up pitch or game pitch) being thrown or a play will be considered an inning pitched.
*Eight warm-ups to start, five thereafter. Umpires reserve the right to limit the warm-up time to a minimum of 1 minute regardless of the number of pitches thrown.
*If pitching rules are violated and the infraction is detected, the situation will be reviewed and a MINIMUM of the head coach ejection will be enforced. Additional consequences may include the player ejection from game, player and head coach from the tournament, forfeiture of game and elimination of team from the event.
*Scorecards must be signed by both team managers to eliminate inning validation problems. (Managers, please help with this process.)

AZ doesnt recognize daylight savings and will be on MST. If you see 8am MST, your game is at 8am AZ time. States like Colorado will be on MDT during this tournament.

Cactus Yards...
Entry Fee: On tournament days there will be a $5.00 entry fee for anyone 16 years of age or older. This includes coaches. Gilbert Residents with a valid ID will not have to pay an entry fee. Gates will not open until one hour before the first game. During youth tournaments players are not charged.

AAG is during the week so no parking fee. Children 10 and under are free. Daily tickets are $10. Players = Free.