APRIL

1. WARNING BEFORE EACH GAME WILL BE ACCESSED TO BOTH TEAMS AT HOMEPLATE MEETING WITH UMPIRES.

2. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT USING AN ILLEGAL BAT, HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED OUT, AND THE HEAD COACH WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GAME.

12U AA SCHEDULE

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12U TIME LIMIT: NO NEW INNING AFTER 90 MINUTES (ALL GAMES). (6 INNINGS)

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

1. WARNING BEFORE EACH GAME WILL BE ACCESSED TO BOTH TEAMS AT HOMEPLATE MEETING WITH UMPIRES.

2. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT USING AN ILLEGAL BAT, HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED OUT, AND THE HEAD COACH WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GAME.

RULES TO KNOW

RUN RULE: (12U) 15 AFTER 3; 8 AFTER 4.

12U NON METAL CLEATS MUST BE WORN

12U THE CATCHER’S HELMET SHALLY FULLY COVER BOTH EARS

ALL TEAMS MAY BAT 9, 10, OR THE ENTIRE LINE-UP.

NODH ALLOWED IN 12 AND UNDER.

IN ALL GAMES, IF TIED AFTER REGULATION OR REGULATION TIME, DIRECTLY GO TO INTERNATIONAL WITH A RUNNER ON SECOND WITH NO OUTS.

BALKS ARE LIVE!!!!!*

A FIRSTBASEMEN MAY NOT IMPEDE A RUNNERS PATH BACK TO THE BAG WITHOUT THE BALL (OBSTRUCTION)! HARD HEAD SLAPS WITH THE FIRSTBASEMEN’S MIT IS MALICIOUS CONTACT, WE WILL GIVE A WARNING, IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN EJECTION MAY OCCUR.

HEAD FIRST SLIDES ARE LEGAL!

UMPIRES WILL DEAL WITH HEAD COACHES ONLY DURING A GAME

COACHES DO NOT SCREAM ACROSS THE FIELD, ASK FOR TIME AND THEN APPROACH THE UMPIRE AND DISCUSS THE ISSUE. Abusive language or cursing, Throwing equipment, shall not be tolerated under any circumstances and shall result in an automatic ejection.

A player removed from the pitching position (starting pitcher or subsequent relief pitcher) may not return to the pitching position for the remainder of that game.

A KID MAY PITCH 3 DAYS IN A ROW FOR EXAMPLE: 3/3/2; 2/3/3; 2/2/4;

ANY PLAYER PITCHES (3 1/3 IP OR MORE) MUST REST THE NEXT DAY. ONCE THE CARD IS SIGNED AND HANDED INTO ME ALL STATS ARE FINAL WHETHER CORRECT OR NOT!

*PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS CORRECT ON THE UMPIRE’S SCORE CARD!*

12U OPEN SCHEDULE

LENNY 865-441-1367 BEST TO TEXT ME/ EMAIL: LENNYHAYES@COMCAST.NET/

WEATHERLINE 865-228-3784 / WEBSITE: HTTP://premiersportsproductions.com

12U TIME LIMIT: NO NEW INNING AFTER 90 MINUTES (ALL GAMES). (6 INNINGS)

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

1. WARNING BEFORE EACH GAME WILL BE ACCESSED TO BOTH TEAMS AT HOMEPLATE MEETING WITH UMPIRES.

2. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT USING AN ILLEGAL BAT, HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED OUT, AND THE HEAD COACH WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GAME.

RULES TO KNOW

RUN RULE: (12U) 15 AFTER 3; 8 AFTER 4.

12U NON METAL CLEATS MUST BE WORN

12U THE CATCHER’S HELMET SHALLY FULLY COVER BOTH EARS

ALL TEAMS MAY BAT 9, 10, OR THE ENTIRE LINE-UP.

NODH ALLOWED IN 12 AND UNDER.

IN ALL GAMES, IF TIED AFTER REGULATION OR REGULATION TIME, DIRECTLY GO TO INTERNATIONAL WITH A RUNNER ON SECOND WITH NO OUTS.

BALKS ARE LIVE!!!!!*

A FIRSTBASEMEN MAY NOT IMPEDE A RUNNERS PATH BACK TO THE BAG WITHOUT THE BALL (OBSTRUCTION)! HARD HEAD SLAPS WITH THE FIRSTBASEMEN’S MIT IS MALICIOUS CONTACT, WE WILL GIVE A WARNING, IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN EJECTION MAY OCCUR.

HEAD FIRST SLIDES ARE LEGAL!

UMPIRES WILL DEAL WITH HEAD COACHES ONLY DURING A GAME

COACHES DO NOT SCREAM ACROSS THE FIELD, ASK FOR TIME AND THEN APPROACH THE UMPIRE AND DISCUSS THE ISSUE. Abusive language or cursing, Throwing equipment, shall not be tolerated under any circumstances and shall result in an automatic ejection.

A player removed from the pitching position (starting pitcher or subsequent relief pitcher) may not return to the pitching position for the remainder of that game.

A KID MAY PITCH 3 DAYS IN A ROW FOR EXAMPLE: 3/3/2; 2/3/3; 2/2/4;

ANY PLAYER PITCHES (3 1/3 IP OR MORE) MUST REST THE NEXT DAY. ONCE THE CARD IS SIGNED AND HANDED INTO ME ALL STATS ARE FINAL WHETHER CORRECT OR NOT!

*PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS CORRECT ON THE UMPIRE’S SCORE CARD!*

14U SCHEDULE UPDATED FRIDAY 10:30 PM

LENNY 865-441-1367 BEST TO TEXT ME/ EMAIL: LENNYHAYES@COMCAST.NET  

WEATHERLINE 865-228-3784 / WEBSITE http://premiersportsproductions.com

ALL GAMES: NO NEW INNING AFTER  1:50 

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

TOP 4 RED CHAMPIONSHIP *  NEXT 3  BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP

KEY RULES: TO KNOW

RUN RULE: ( 14U)  15 AFTER 3; 12 AFTER 4; 8 AFTER 5.

ALL TEAMS MAY BAT 9, 10, OR THE ENTIRE LINE-UP. 

14U: NO DH ALLOWED

IN ALL GAMES, IF TIED AFTER REGULATION OR REGULATION TIME, DIRECTLY GO TO INTERNATIONAL WITH A RUNNER ON SECOND WITH NO OUTS. 

BALKS ARE LIVE!!!!!* 

A FIRSTBASEMEN MAY NOT IMPEDE A RUNNERS PATH BACK TO THE BAG WITHOUT THE BALL (OBSTRUCTION)! HARD HEAD SLAPS WITH THE FIRSTBASEMEN’S MIT IS MALICIOUS CONTACT, WE WILL GIVE A WARNING,  IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN EJECTION MAY OCCUR.

HEAD FIRST SLIDES ARE LEGAL!      

UMPIRES WILL DEAL WITH HEAD COACHES ONLY DURING A GAME

COACHES DO NOT SCREAM ACROSS THE FIELD, ASK FOR TIME AND THEN APPROACH THE UMPIRE AND DISCUSS THE ISSUE.    Abusive language or cursing, Throwing equipment, shall not be tolerated under any circumstances and shall result in an automatic ejection.

   ***HOPE THIS IS BIG ENOUGH!!!  PLEASE KNOW THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!***

A player removed from the pitching position (starting pitcher or subsequent relief pitcher) may not return to the pitching position for the remainder of that game.

A KID MAY PITCH 3 DAYS IN A ROW FOR EXAMPLE:   3/3/2; 2/3/3; 2/2/4; 

ANY PLAYER PITCHES (3 1/3 IP OR MORE) MUST REST THE NEXT DAY. 

ONCE THE CARD IS SIGNED AND HANDED INTO ME ALL STATS ARE FINAL WHETHER CORRECT OR NOT! 

*PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS CORRECT ON THE UMPIRE’S SCORE CARD!*

11U SCHEDULE

LENNY 865-441-1367 BEST TO TEXT ME/ EMAIL: LENNYHAYES@COMCAST.NET  /

WEATHERLINE 865-228-3784 / WEBSITE:  HTTP://premiersportsproductions.com

11U TIME LIMIT:  NO NEW INNING AFTER 90 MINUTES (ALL GAMES).  (6 INNINGS)

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

TOP 4 RED DIVISION AND NEXT 5 BLUE

1. WARNING BEFORE EACH GAME WILL BE ACCESSED TO BOTH TEAMS AT HOMEPLATE MEETING WITH UMPIRES.

2. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT USING AN ILLEGAL BAT, HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED OUT, AND THE HEAD COACH WILL BEJECTED FROM THE GAME.

RULES TO KNOW

RUN RULE: (11U)  15 AFTER 3; 8 AFTER 4.

11U      NON METAL CLEATS MUST BE WORN

11U THE CATCHER’S HELMET SHALLY FULLY COVER BOTH EARS 

ALL TEAMS MAY BAT 9, 10, OR THE ENTIRE LINE-UP. 

 NO DH ALLOWED IN 11 AND UNDER.

IN ALL GAMES, IF TIED AFTER REGULATION OR REGULATION TIME, DIRECTLY GO TO INTERNATIONAL WITH A RUNNER ON SECOND WITH NO OUTS. 

BALKS ARE LIVE!!!!!* 

A FIRSTBASEMEN MAY NOT IMPEDE A RUNNERS PATH BACK TO THE BAG WITHOUT THE BALL (OBSTRUCTION)! HARD HEAD SLAPS WITH THE FIRSTBASEMEN’S MIT IS MALICIOUS CONTACT, WE WILL GIVE A WARNING,  IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN EJECTION MAY OCCUR.

HEAD FIRST SLIDES ARE LEGAL!      

UMPIRES WILL DEAL WITH HEAD COACHES ONLY DURING A GAME

COACHES DO NOT SCREAM ACROSS THE FIELD, ASK FOR TIME AND THEN APPROACH THE UMPIRE AND DISCUSS THE ISSUE.    Abusive language or cursing, Throwing equipment, shall not be tolerated under any circumstances and shall result in an automatic ejection.    

A player removed from the pitching position (starting pitcher or subsequent relief pitcher) may not return to the pitching position for the remainder of that game.

A KID MAY PITCH 3 DAYS IN A ROW FOR EXAMPLE:   3/3/2; 2/3/3; 2/2/4; 

ANY PLAYER PITCHES (3 1/3 IP OR MORE) MUST REST THE NEXT DAY. 

ONCE THE CARD IS SIGNED AND HANDED INTO ME ALL STATS ARE FINAL WHETHER CORRECT OR NOT! 

*PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS CORRECT ON THE UMPIRE’S SCORE CARD!*

8U AA SCHEDULE

LENNY 865-441-1367 BEST TO TEXT ME/ EMAIL: LENNYHAYES@COMCAST.NET  /

WEATHERLINE 865-228-3784 / WEBSITE:  HTTP://PREMIERSPORTSPRODUCTIONS.COM

8U TIME LIMIT: ALL GAMES NO NEW INNING AFTER 60 MINUTES.  (6 INNINGS)

BATS HAVE TO HAVE THIS STAMP IN 8U OR IT IS ILLEGAL BAT!

1. WARNING BEFORE EACH GAME WILL BE ACCESSED TO BOTH TEAMS AT HOMEPLATE MEETING WITH UMPIRES.

2. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT USING AN ILLEGAL BAT, HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED OUT, AND THE HEAD COACH WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GAME.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY  

Coach Pitch Specific Rules –

8.06.A Fair Ball Arc: There shall be a twenty (20) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball.

8.06.B Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of  home plate. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit.

8.06.C Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge set at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate.

8.06.D Pitcher’s Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher’s circle to the fair ball arc.

8.06.D.1 The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitcher’s line.

8.06.D.2 The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position

8.06.D.3 The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit.

Rule 8.06.D Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction will be called. Rule 8.06.D Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game.

8.06.E The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catcher’s box in a normal baseball manner. If in the umpire’s judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there will be a warning issued. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams’ manager will be ejected.

8.06.F Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. The fourth (4th) outfielder shall not assume an infield position. All outfielders shall stay behind the baselines.

8.06.G The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit.  Rule 8.06.G Penalty: The play continues. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. Rule 8.06.G Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game.

8.06.H Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout.

8.06.I The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time.

8.06.J The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order.

8.06.J.1 Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order will be declared an out each turn at bat.

Rule 8.06.J.1 Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available.

8.06.K Teams may use free substitution on defense but the batting order shall remain the same.

8.06.L Bunting shall not be allowed.

8.06.M The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes.

Rule 8.06.M Comment: A batter that has received less than six (6) pitches and has a count of two (2) swinging strikes shall have his turn at bat extended on foul balls up to the six (6) pitch limit.

8.06.N A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team.

8.06.O Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate.

8.06.P A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base.

8.06.Q A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs.

8.06.R Umpires shall call “Time” after every play and declare the ball dead. “Time” shall be called as soon as the lead

runner is not attempting to advance. “Time” does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Rule 8.06.R Comment: When a runner stands off a base and “jukes” or “feints” back and forth, this is to be interpreted as “not attempting to advance” and “Time” shall be called.

8.06.S When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply:

8.06.S.1 If in the umpire’s judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance. 8.06.S.2 If in the umpire’s judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared.

8U OPEN SCHEDULE

LENNY 865-441-1367 BEST TO TEXT ME/ EMAIL: LENNYHAYES@COMCAST.NET  /

WEATHERLINE 865-228-3784 / WEBSITE:  HTTP://PREMIERSPORTSPRODUCTIONS.COM

8U TIME LIMIT: ALL GAMES NO NEW INNING AFTER 60 MINUTES.  (6 INNINGS)

BATS HAVE TO HAVE THIS STAMP IN 8U OR IT IS ILLEGAL BAT!

1. WARNING BEFORE EACH GAME WILL BE ACCESSED TO BOTH TEAMS AT HOMEPLATE MEETING WITH UMPIRES.

2. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT USING AN ILLEGAL BAT, HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED OUT, AND THE HEAD COACH WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GAME.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Coach Pitch Specific Rules –

8.06.A Fair Ball Arc: There shall be a twenty (20) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball.

8.06.B Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of  home plate. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit.

8.06.C Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge set at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate.

8.06.D Pitcher’s Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher’s circle to the fair ball arc.

8.06.D.1 The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitcher’s line.

8.06.D.2 The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position

8.06.D.3 The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit.

Rule 8.06.D Penalty: If a coach violates this rule after the ball is pitched, obstruction will be called. Rule 8.06.D Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game.

8.06.E The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catcher’s box in a normal baseball manner. If in the umpire’s judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there will be a warning issued. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams’ manager will be ejected.

8.06.F Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. The fourth (4th) outfielder shall not assume an infield position. All outfielders shall stay behind the baselines.

8.06.G The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit.  Rule 8.06.G Penalty: The play continues. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. Rule 8.06.G Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game.

8.06.H Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout.

8.06.I The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time.

8.06.J The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order.

8.06.J.1 Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order will be declared an out each turn at bat.

Rule 8.06.J.1 Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available.

8.06.K Teams may use free substitution on defense but the batting order shall remain the same.

8.06.L Bunting shall not be allowed.

8.06.M The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes.

Rule 8.06.M Comment: A batter that has received less than six (6) pitches and has a count of two (2) swinging strikes shall have his turn at bat extended on foul balls up to the six (6) pitch limit.

8.06.N A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team.

8.06.O Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate.

8.06.P A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base.

8.06.Q A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs.

8.06.R Umpires shall call “Time” after every play and declare the ball dead. “Time” shall be called as soon as the lead

runner is not attempting to advance. “Time” does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Rule 8.06.R Comment: When a runner stands off a base and “jukes” or “feints” back and forth, this is to be interpreted as “not attempting to advance” and “Time” shall be called.

8.06.S When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply:

8.06.S.1 If in the umpire’s judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance. 8.06.S.2 If in the umpire’s judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared.

9U SCHEDULE UPDATED 10:50 PM HAD TYPO

LENNY 865-441-1367 BEST TO TEXT ME/ EMAIL: LENNYHAYES@COMCAST.NET  /

WEATHERLINE 865-228-3784 / WEBSITE http://premiersportsproductions.com

9U TIME LIMIT: NO NEW INNING AFTER 90 MINUTES.  (6 INNINGS)

1. WARNING BEFORE EACH GAME WILL BE ACCESSED TO BOTH TEAMS AT HOMEPLATE MEETING WITH UMPIRES.   2. IF A PLAYER IS CAUGHT USING AN ILLEGAL BAT, HE OR SHE WILL BE CALLED OUT, AND THE HEAD COACH WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GAME.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY    TOP 4 RED* NEXT 5 BLUE

RUN RULE: (9U) 15 AFTER 3; 8 AFTER 4.

9U:      NON METAL CLEATS MUST BE WORN

9U: THE CATCHER’S HELMET SHALLY FULLY COVER BOTH EARS 

ALL TEAMS MAY BAT 9, 10, OR THE ENTIRE LINE-UP. 

 NO DH ALLOWED IN 9 AND UNDER.

IN ALL GAMES, IF TIED AFTER REGULATION OR REGULATION TIME, DIRECTLY GO TO INTERNATIONAL WITH A RUNNER ON SECOND WITH NO OUTS. 

BALKS ARE LIVE!!!!!* 

9U WE GIVE SOME LENIENCY/WARNINGS   

A FIRSTBASEMEN MAY NOT IMPEDE A RUNNERS PATH BACK TO THE BAG WITHOUT THE BALL (OBSTRUCTION)! HARD HEAD SLAPS WITH THE FIRSTBASEMEN’S MIT IS MALICIOUS CONTACT, WE WILL GIVE A WARNING,  IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN EJECTION MAY OCCUR.

HEAD FIRST SLIDES ARE LEGAL!    *  

UMPIRES WILL DEAL WITH HEAD COACHES ONLY DURING A GAME

 COACHES DO NOT SCREAM ACROSS THE FIELD, ASK FOR TIME AND THEN APPROACH THE UMPIRE AND DISCUSS THE ISSUE.

 Abusive language or cursing, Throwing equipment, shall not be tolerated under any circumstances and shall result in an automatic ejection.

A player removed from the pitching position (starting pitcher or subsequent relief pitcher) may not return to the pitching position for the remainder of that game.

A KID MAY PITCH 3 DAYS IN A ROW FOR EXAMPLE:   3/3/2; 2/3/3; 2/2/4; 

ANY PLAYER PITCHES (3 1/3 IP OR MORE) MUST REST THE NEXT DAY. 

ONCE THE CARD IS SIGNED AND HANDED INTO ME ALL STATS ARE FINAL WHETHER CORRECT OR NOT! 

*PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS CORRECT ON THE UMPIRE’S SCORE CARD!*

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