GAME RULES 

7U & 8U 

Rule 9.00 Coach Pitch 7U and 8U 

Rule 9.01
Pitching & Base Distances. 7U/8U uses 40' pitching and 60' bases.

Rule 9.02
Game Times & Innings. Games will consist of 6 innings or 1 hour and 15 minutes (whichever comes first). No new inning  **This rule varies by the event is hosted in. Double-check with your Tournament Director 

Rule 9.03
Roster Size, Coaches, and Game Play Parameters. Teams will consist of no more than 20 players. There will be a Head Coach and a maximum of 3 assistant coaches (the maximum allowed is 4 Coaches). All teams must bat the roster, with free substitution. The batting order never changes. A team can begin a game with 8 or more players. If you are playing with 8 or 9 players, when the 9th and 10th batting spots come up and there is not a player in that spot, an automatic out will be charged. Any player that arrives after the game begins will be added to the bottom of the batting order. If at any time the lineup falls below 8, either by ejection, injury or illness, the game results in a forfeit. If a player is ejected, then each subsequent scheduled plate appearance by the ejected player results in an out. If a player is lost due to injury or illness during the game, slot is subject to an out the first time through, then the lineup is compressed without further penalty. When Batting the Roster there is free defensive substitution.

Rule 9.05

If any coach is hit with a thrown ball unintentionally, the ball is dead, and runners cannot advance. If in the umpire's judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid a thrown ball, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance (baserunners would be returned to their last legally occupied base).

Rule 9.06
Defensive Player Positions. When a team is on defense, they will play with 10 players on the field. Four outfielders (they must be in the outfield grass). There will be four infielders (they must stay behind a 30-foot arc until the ball is hit). There will be a catcher who must be in a catching position in the catcher's box. If in the umpire's judgment, the catcher does not stay in a catching position, he and the Head Coach will be warned. The second time this happens the Head Coach will be ejected from the game. If a new catcher comes into the game, they will be given a warning first, and ejection on the second occurrence. There will be a player pitcher (they must stay in the pitching circle until the ball is hit - the pitching circle is defined as being with 3 feet of the rubber to either side). If there is a violation of this rule, play continues and after the end of the play, the batting team has the option of keeping the play or taking a no pitch.

Rule 9.07
Infield Fly. There is no infield fly rule.

Rule 9.08
Bunting. Bunting is not allowed.

Rule 9.09
The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches.

 Batter missed the six (6) pitch he or she will be called out. 

( Applies only if pitcher decides 6 throws) the at-bat may not end on a foul ball. For example, if the 6th pitch is fouled, then a 7th pitch is awarded, otherwise known as a continuation of the at-bat. An at-bat will not end on a foul ball.

Rule 9.11
Lead-offs and Stealing Base. Runners cannot lead off or steal bases. A runner is out if they leave the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate and the ball is contacted. If the ball is not contacted the umpire will warn the baserunner. If the ball is put in play the runner will be declared out. If two or more runners leave the base early the lead runner will be declared out. 

Rule 9.12
Courtesy Runners. A courtesy runner for the catcher of record in the previous inning may be used. The courtesy runner shall be the player who made the previous out. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base or the last scheduled batter.

Rule 9.13 
Max Runs Per Inning and Run Rule.

• Max Runs Per Inning = 5 
• A maximum run limit per inning will apply from the 1st through the 3rd inning. Beginning in the 4th inning through the 6th inning, there will be no máximum run limit. 

• Run Rule = 15 AFTER 3 COMPLETE INNINGS, 10 AFTER 4 COMPLETE INNINGS, 8 AFTER 5 COMPLETE INNINGS
• The game is over when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game after time expires. Run Rules still apply.

Rule 9.14
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.

Rule 9.16
Offensive coaches will be allowed at 1st and 3rd base only. All other coaches remain in the dugout, or in the area immediately in front of the dugout as long as NOT to interfere with defensive teams’ ability to make plays. The umpire can restrict to 2 field coaches and 2 dugout coaches as needed.

NCS Yuma Baseball Tournaments

Set against the sun-soaked desert landscapes of southwest Arizona, the NCS Yuma Baseball Tournaments bring elite competition to one of the region’s most passionate baseball communities.

TIME LIMITS

 7u, 8u: 1hour, 15min NO NEW INNING

10U-12U: 1 hour, 40min NO NEW INNING

13U: 1 hour, 45min NO NEW INNING

14u: 1 hour, 50 min NO NEW INNING

💰 ENTRY FEE

• 6U CP: $200

• 6U T-Ball: $395

• 7U CP: $395

• 8U CP: $395

• 8U KP: $450

• 9U–12U: $495

• 13U–14U: $595

• 16U–18U: $695

✅ ALL TEAMS MUST BE SANCTIONED FOR THE 2026 NCS TOURNAMENT SEASON

1. Submit Entry Fee in Full

2. Complete Player Roster Online – All players must be added to the official roster.

3. Provide Team Insurance – Upload a copy of your team insurance policy online.

   • If not purchased through NCS, add National Championship Sports as additionally insured (free through your insurance provider).

   • Insurance must be uploaded online. No insurance will be accepted at the event.

National Championship Sports
2011 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 120
Arlington, Texas 76006

🏅 AWARDS

Gold Division

• Champions: NCS Championship Rings + NCS Banner

• Finalist: NCS Finalist Rings + NCS Banner

Silver Division

• Champions: NCS Championship Rings + NCS Banner

• Finalist: NCS Finalist Rings + NCS Banner

⚾ TOURNAMENT FORMAT

• 3 Game Guarantee

• Saturday: Pool Games

• Sunday: Bracket Games

• Divisions: Gold & Silver Brackets

📖 NCS BASEBALL PLAYING RULES

• NFHS Rules will be followed with Southwest Regional Modifications

📌 TEAM WAIVERS, ROSTERS & INSURANCE

• Online rosters & insurance must be uploaded prior to the event

• NO ROSTER, NO INSURANCE, NO PLAY!

• All coaches are responsible for completing their team’s online roster.

• Players not listed on an online or paper roster are not eligible to play.

🌧 WEATHER & CANCELLATION POLICY

• Full Tournament Canceled (Weather/Act of God): Teams will receive a credit towards a future NCS National Premier Tournament.

• Team Cancels Before Tournament: Team will receive a credit towards a future NCS National Premier Tournament.

• Rain During Tournament (Already in Progress): Partial credit may be issued based on games played.

• All Payments Are Final.