North West Region Baseball Rules
Northwest Region Baseball Rules
THESE RULES HAVE VARIATIONS TO THE RULE SETS IN OTHER REGIONS. ALL GAME PLAY WILL BE USING THESE NORTHWEST REGION RULES
Live MLB rules unless noted differently below
If paying for event with team check, please make check out to All World Sports. If mailing check, send to 1079 Sunrise Ave Suite B-330 Roseville CA 95661
*FREMONT AREA - Please make checks out to Bay Area All World and mail to:
318 W Country Club Dr
Brentwood
CA 94513
Rule 1.00 National Championship Sports Age Divisions, Classifications, and Participation
Rule 2.00 Participation in the National Championship Series Elite 16
Rule 3.00 NCS Rankings and Seeding procedures
Rule 4.00 Regions of National Championship Sports and Governance
Rule 5.00 Ejections
Rule 6.00 Playing Field and Equipment
Rule 7.00 Official Playing Rules
Late Tournament Withdraw Policy:
WITHDRAW POLICY PRE-EVENT
A.) Any “confirmed” team (a team marked confirmed, paid deposit or paid in full) that drops out of a scheduled event after an event sells out or less than 8 days prior to the start of that event forfeits their entry fee. If the full entry fee was not paid online this team must pay the full amount before playing in any future NCS events.
B.) Any team that pulls out of an event after the pool play schedules have been published will pay the full entry fee and will be fined $200. That fine as well as payment in full must be paid immediately! Any unpaid fines will result in that team not participating in any event and notification of suspension to all other tournament associations until paid in full.
C) if your late withdraw kills an entire age division, your team (to the discretion of the director) will be responsible for all lost revenue to the event including but not limited to, lost umpire wages, park rental, loss of gate fees, potential merchandise sales, and potential credits to teams who have lost the opportunity to play due to your withdraw.
D) When entering an event , teams understand that NCS may have to alter the format or Guaranteed games based on weather or other forces of nature. We may need to change locations of events for reasons beyond our control as well. Teams agree to abide to changes in schedule if out of NCS control.
Specialty events such as World Series, Golden Woody and Holiday Weekends, and "STATES" you must pull out a minimum off 14 days before the event starts or before event sells out whichever is first if your team is confirmed, paid with deposit or paid in full. Otherwise you will be responsible for the entire entry fee and any other potential financial loss tournament director incurs due to your late withdraw (including hotel liabilities). Any withdraw which causes additional expense to All World (hotel attrition, additional staff or umpires scheduled, awards) that would be lost due to your withdraw, then your team is fully responsible for that expense. Also we may have Stay to Play hotel policy in place. Entry fees may go up a little if teams are not confirmed early.
*If you have to pull out of a tournament after entering make sure to call and email the “listed” lead director and you must make sure to receive a confirmation by email from the director that he is aware you are pulling out.
*I agree when paying NCS on-line I will not request a chargeback after I have paid. If a refund is owed contact jay.zetz@playncs.com, ed.feldman@playncs.com, and awsdani91@gmail.com to request it.
All teams accept the above policies and guidelines upon entering any NCS Northwest Region tournaments.
Any withdraws must be done on the playncs.com website and can only be done while the automated withdraw capabilities are still available.
If entering multiple NCS event locations the same weekend:
You must inform NCS 10 days in advance what your final location choice will be. Failure to stipulate to this policy could make you financially liable for all locations you entered unless we can fill your spot/spots.
Stay to play specialty Events (Host Hotels): Certain tournaments may be termed as "stay to play". By entering these events, you agree to strictly adhere to all the stay to play mandates and guidelines.
Rule 8.00 Items not covered
Effective 8/1/2024 - NCS will only allow 3 grade exceptions per age division. NCS does not allow age exceptions.
Age Division | AGE-BASED Maximum Age for Division |
| GRADE BASED Grade exception | Grade Exception Maximum Age |
| 05U | Will not turn 6 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 7 years old |
| 06U | Will not turn 7 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 8 years old |
| 07U | Will not turn 8 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 9 years old |
| 08U | Will not turn 9 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 10 years old |
| 09U | Will not turn 10 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 11 years old |
| 10U | Will not turn 11 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 12 years old |
| 11U | Will not turn 12 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 13 years old |
| 12U | Will not turn 13 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 14 years old |
| 13U | Will not turn 14 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 15 years old |
| 14U | Will not turn 15 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 16 years old |
| 15U | Will not turn 16 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 17 years old |
| 16U | Will not turn 17 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 18 years old |
| 17U | Will not turn 18 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 19 years old |
| 18U | Will not turn 19 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 20 years old |
Rule 1.01 Age Divisions and player eligibility
Players may play up, no more than two age divisions, but not down in age.
Rule 1.00 National Championship Sports Age Divisions, Classifications, Membership and Participation
Rule 1.00 National Championship Sports Age Divisions, Classifications, Membership and Participation
NCS only allow two grade exceptions per age division.
Age Division | AGE-BASED Maximum Age for Division |
| GRADE BASED Grade exception | Grade Exception Maximum Age |
| 05U | Will not turn 6 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 7 years old |
| 06U | Will not turn 7 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 8 years old |
| 07U | Will not turn 8 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 9 years old |
| 08U | Will not turn 9 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 10 years old |
| 09U | Will not turn 10 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 11 years old |
| 10U | Will not turn 11 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 12 years old |
| 11U | Will not turn 12 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 13 years old |
| 12U | Will not turn 13 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 14 years old |
| 13U | Will not turn 14 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 15 years old |
| 14U | Will not turn 15 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 16 years old |
| 15U | Will not turn 16 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 17 years old |
| 16U | Will not turn 17 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 18 years old |
| 17U | Will not turn 18 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 19 years old |
| 18U | Will not turn 19 years old prior to | or | Currently in | And will not turn 20 years old |
Rule 1.01 Age Divisions and player eligibility
Players may play up, no more than two age divisions, but not down in age.
Guest Player restrictions by classification/division
- Division 1 – There are no roster restrictions
- Division 2 – A total of 2 players that have been listed on a team with a higher classification in the same season.
- Division 3 – A total of 2 players that have been listed on a team with a higher classification in the same season. Of the 2 players, only one can be from a Division 1 team.
· 1.01A Proof of eligibility (age based)
In divisions 5U – 18U, all players participating in NCS Baseball tournament play shall always have photocopies of their original birth certificate in the possession of their team manager. Upon protest, failure to have a photocopy of the original birth certificate immediately available upon demand shall result in the offending team losing the game(s) and being ejected from the tournament
· Rule 1.01B Proof of eligibility (grade based)
All grade-based players must have a copy of their birth certificate, current report card, or official school ID with grade, or any official government document stating the grade.
Rule 1.02 Rosters
Rosters are frozen prior to each event on a predetermined date. Players participating on a team’s lineup that are not listed on the roster are considered ineligible and will be removed from the event and the head coach will be ejected from the event. If the ineligible player has pitched during the event, the team would forfeit and be ejected from the event.
Players may only participate on one team per weekend, without exception. If a player is found to have played on two teams, that player and team manager for both teams will be suspended for a minimum of three months from NCS events.
Rule 1.03 Accuracy of roster
When listing a player on your official online roster, team managers are required to use the players first name, last name (no middle names, nick names, shortened names, slang names, initials, prefixes or suffixes are allowed) and date of birth (in proper format – mm/dd/yyyy) are listed EXACTLY as they appear on his original birth certificate, as a member on an eligible team’s Official Online Roster. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in your team being prohibited from participating in NCS.
Rule 1.04 Illegal Players
A player that is found to be illegal due to an age or grade violation during or after a league or tournament game, shall result in the offending team losing the game(s) team and player being ejected from the tournament; team being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, points, sponsors travel money, and berths that would have been or have been awarded. The illegal player shall be removed from the offending team’s Official Online Roster and additional penalties may be applied.
Rule 1.05 Classifications
• Division 1 is our most competitive division comprised of highly competitive teams from around the Nation.
• Division 2 is for strong regional teams that compete at a high level but are not competitive in Division 1
• Division 3 is comprised of local travel teams
Rule 1.05A State and National Directors have the authority to change a team’s classification at any time.
Rule 1.06 Participation requirements
· Rule 1.06A All teams participating in National Championship Sports events and leagues must be registered for the current season and sanctioned by NCS.
· Rule 1.06B All teams must have a team liability insurance policy that meets the requirements of the NCS Region Director and have National Championship Sports listed as additionally insured.
· Rule 1.06C The team’s manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements as set forth by NCS.
Rule 1.06D Park/Gate Entrances: Most parks will have a physical per person or per team gate fee at the field. Some specialty events or events at certain parks we may charge an online additional separate entry fee.
Rule 2.00 Participation in NCS Division 1 Super Series™ National Tournament
•(coming soon)
Rule 3.00 NCS Rankings and Seeding procedures
Rule 3.01 Calculations of rankings
• Division 3 – 50 points per win, 100 points per semifinal win, 150 points per championship win.
• Division 2 - 75 points per win, 150 points per semifinal win, 225 points per championship win. If brackets are split, the top bracket will receive D2 points, the second and successive bracket(s) will receive D3 points.
• Division 1 - 100 points per win, 200 points per semifinal win, 300 points per championship win. If brackets are split, the top bracket will receive D1 points, the second bracket will receive D2 points and the third and successive brackets will receive D3 points.
Rule 3.02 Points awarded at events will be increased by the stature of the event.
· Leagues (X1 Points)
Qualifiers (X1 Points)
Double Points Qualifier (X2 Points)
· State or Zone tournaments (X3 Points)
· NCS Super Qualifiers (X4 Points)
Region World Series (X4 Points)
· NCS World Series (X5 Points)
· NCS Super Series Nationals (X6 Points)
Rule 3.03 NCS Bracket Seeding Procedure
Tiebreakers Updated 4/17/2023
- Best Record
- Head to Head (if only two teams are tied)
- Runs Allowed
- Run Differential (10 runs MAX per game)
- Runs Scored
- NCS Points ranking
- Coin Flip (Automated)
Rule 4.00 Regions of National Championship Sports Baseball and Governance
Rule 4.01 National Championship Sports is split into 3 geographical areas known as “REGIONS”. Regions are comprised of States within the United States of America as follows.
· Eastern Region – Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
· Central Region – Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
· Southwest Region – Alaska, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Southern Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
· Northwest Region-Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho. Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Rule 4.02 National Championship Sports is governed by the Board of Directors.
National Championship Sports National Board of Directors
Rick Melendrez Sr (Beaumont, CA)
Domingo Castaneda (Desoto, TX)
Rick Melendrez Jr (Beaumont, CA)
Tommy Voss (Ft Worth, TX)
Jay Zetz (Sacramento, CA)
Ed Feldman (Brentwood, CA)
Rule 4.03 Each State/Zone of National Championship Sports is governed by the State Director under the advice of the State’s Region Director. All Tournament directors are governed by the State or Zone Director.
Rule 4.04 Appeals to any rulings or decisions can be escalated to the Region level. There are no appeals past the Region Director. The Region Director’s ruling is final.
Rule 5.00 Ejections
Ejection offenses include but are not limited to:
Rule 5.01 Physical attack on an umpire, tournament official, associate director, team staff, and/or any player or fan prior, during, or immediately following a game played under the authority of National Championship Sports.
Rule 5.02 Players, coaches, managers, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm.
Rule 5.03 Any player, coach, manager, sponsor, director or officer who engages in physical fighting.
Rule 5.04 Using unsportsmanlike conduct or abusive language, symbol tactics, or derogatory or unbecoming acts.
Rule 5.05 Destruction of property, abuse or failure to pay.
Rule 5.06 Receiving money directly or indirectly for playing on a team and/or based on athletic performance.
Rule 5.07 Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name.
Rule 5.08 Use of any illegal equipment, substance, or falsification of any kind.
Rule 5.09 Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above, but not limited to, listed offenses.
Rule 5.10 Player or coach ejection carries removal from that game and 1 additional game (the additional game ejection is at umpire/director discretion).
Rule 5.11 Coach or manager who is ejected for the second time in a specific tournament is suspended for the rest of the event and subject to further penalties.
Rule 5.12 Contact, Malicious contact and runner interference. Runner must seek to avoid contact otherwise it is an out and ejection. If contact made and a play at the base and runner does not avoid contact. If contact is not considered malicious, then the result is simply an out called. Runner must slide on any play at the plate. Even without contact if a play is made on runner at plate, the runner must make every effort to slide to avoid contact. Failure to slide at the plate with fielder holding ball to make a play on the runner at plate will result in an out.
Runner who goes into second or third base and does not slide or peel away and interferes with a fielder making subsequent throw may be determined out by interference at discretion on the umpire
Rule 6.00 Playing Field and Equipment
Rule 6.01 The playing field should be laid out according to age specific dimensions. The field must have a protected player dugout. NCS will be played at the following distances:
5U thru 8U - 40x60
9U - 44X65
10U - 46x65
11U & 12U - 50x70
13U - 60x90 or 54x80
14U thru 18U - 60x90
If some fields do not have the proper field setup, then we reserve the right to adjust designated field dimensions if absolutely needed.
Rule 6.02
Banned metal bats
2020 Louisville Slugger META 33/30 (-3)
MarucciCat5 MCB2 33/30 BBCORNikeBT0636 CX2light grey
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 (-5)
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2129-1729?/21 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2230-1730?/22 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2331-1731?/23 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2432-1732?/24 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4 (-10)WTDXCBZ 1828-1728? /18 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4 (-10)WTDXCBZ 1929-1729? /19 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4 (-10)WTDXCBZ 2030-1730?/20 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4 (-10)WTDXCBZ 2131-1731?/21 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4 (-10)WTDXCBZ 2232-1732?/22 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4 (-10)WTDXCBZ 1929-17F129?/19 oz
**2017 DeMarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4 (-10)WTDXCBZ 2030-17F130?/20 oz
DeMarini Custom 2017 CF Zen 2 3/4 (-10)WTDCCBZ17V
DeMarini Custom 2017 CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDCCBR17V
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)YBB18GX10 30/20 LL18GHX 30/20 Japanese
*National Championship Sports reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play.
**Re-tooled models of these bats may be used in NCS. When returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have a new orange end cap, updated model number, and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards
Rule 7.02 A Permitted Wood Composite Bats
Rawlings:
5150 Composite Pro Wood WC5150
Big Stick R243CH
Big Stick R243CS
VELO Composite Wood R110CV
VELO Composite Wood R110CH
VELO Composite Wood R110CR
VELO Composite Wood Y151CV
Rawlings Composite 243MBS
Rawlings Composite 243CUS
Rawlings Composite 110CMB
Rawlings CompositeY151CB
Rawlings Maple/Bamboo Composite 271 MBC
Rawlings Maple/Bamboo Composite SL151G
Baum:
AAA Pro Maple Baum Bat (Gold & White editions)
AAA Pro Ash Baum Bat (Gold & White editions)
DeMarini:
Models: D243, D271, I13, D110
MacDougall:
PowerWood
Marucci:
AP5 Hybrid Pro Model
7.02B
Any bat that has been altered from its original factory specifications is an illegal bat. Any NCS listed staff member at any time can request to inspect any bat that has been brought onto the property that an NCS governed event is being held. The owner may either:
7.02B(1)
Withhold the bat and accept an immediate 5-year ban from all NCS sanctioned events, or:
7.02B(2)
Allow the Staff member to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether the bat might be altered.
(Penalty: If the bat is found to be altered, the owner will receive a lifetime ban from all NCS sanctioned events)
Rule 7.03 Bat limitations
All bats must be marked 1.15bpf, BBCOR or USA stamped
5U thru 12U - No weight restrictions
13U - No bats lighter than (-8)
14U thru 18U - Bats must meet NFHS rule requirements (BBCOR ONLY)
(Penalty: prior to the first pitch the bat will be removed from the game. Once a pitch has been thrown to the batter with the illegal bat, the batter is out. Once the next batter receives a pitch, the previous batter that used the illegal bat cannot be protested.)
Banned metal bats
Marucci Cat5 MCB2 33/30 BBCORNikeBT0636 CX2light grey
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2129-1729?/21 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2230-1730?/22 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2331-1731?/23 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDXCBR 2432-1732?/24 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen SL 2 3/4? (-10)WTDXCBZ 1828-1728? /18 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen SL 2 3/4? (-10)WTDXCBZ 1929-1729? /19 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen SL 2 3/4? (-10)WTDXCBZ 2030-1730?/20 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen SL 2 3/4? (-10)WTDXCBZ 2131-1731?/21 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen SL 2 3/4? (-10)WTDXCBZ 2232-1732?/22 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4? (-10)WTDXCBZ 1929-17F129?/19 oz
DeMarini 2017 CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4? (-10)WTDXCBZ 2030-17F130?/20 oz
DeMarini Custom 2017 CF Zen 2 3/4? (-10)WTDCCBZ17V
DeMarini Custom 2017 CF Zen Balanced (-8)WTDCCBR17V
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)YBB18GX10 30/20 LL18GHX 30/20 Japanese
· 6.02A Any bat that has been altered from its original factory specifications is an illegal bat. Any NCS listed staff member at any time can request to inspect any bat that has been brought onto the property that an NCS governed event is being held. The owner may either:
6.02A(1) Withhold the bat and accept an immediate 5-year ban from all NCS sanctioned events, or:
6.02A(2) Allow the Staff member to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether the bat might be altered.
(Penalty: If the bat is found to be altered, the owner will receive a lifetime ban from all NCS sanctioned events)
Rule 6.03 Bat limitations
All bats must be marked 1.15bpf, BBCOR or USA stamped
5U-12U no weight restriction
13U no bats lighter than (-8)
14U – 18U bats must meet NFHS rule requirements (BBCOR ONLY)
(Penalty: prior to the first pitch the bat will be removed from the game. Once a pitch has been thrown to the batter with the illegal bat, the batter is out. Once the next batter receives a pitch, the previous batter that used the illegal bat cannot be protested.)
Rule 6.04 Metal spiked cleats are allowed only in 13U – 18U
(WARNING - SOME PARKS / FIELDS DON'T ALLOW SPIKES OF ANY TYPE SO BE SURE TO READ YOUR WEEKLY UPDATES WE SEND IN CASE YOU ARE PLAYING AT ONE OF THOSE VENUES)
Rule 6.05 Catchers must use a full “hockey style” helmet.
Rule 6.06 There can only be a maximum of 3 coaches within the confines of the field at any time. This includes the areas of the playing field and the dugout. All coaches must be either standing on the field, sitting on buckets just outside the dugout, or sitting/standing in the dugout. At no time may a coach sit or lay on the ground on the field.
Rule 7.00 Official Playing Rules of the National Championship Series National Tournament Northwest Region
With the exception of all rules listed below, we will revert to MLB rules.
Region and State Level events may have rule addendum's and local rules.
Please check with your event director to verify any additional rule sets that will be followed.
DURING 4 DAY WORLD SERIES THE FOLLOWING RULE ARE IN EFFECT:
8U - 3 INNINGS MAX IN A DAY, PITCHERS CANNOT PITCH 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS
9U thru 12U - 3 INNINGS MAX TO BE ALLOWED TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY. 6 INNINGS IS DAILY MAX. PITCHERS CANNOT PITCH 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS
13U -19U - 4 INNINGS MAX TO BE ALLOWED TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY. 7 INNINGS IS DAILY MAX. PITCHERS CANNOT PITCH 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS
Rule 7.01 Time limits (be prepared to start all games 15 minutes early if schedule is running ahead)
5U thru 8U - 1 hour 40 minutes or (6 innings)
9U thru 12U - 1 hour 50 minutes or (6 innings)
13U thru 16U - 1 hour 55 minutes or (7 innings)
18U - 2 hours or (7 innings)
Rule 7.02 The Pitcher
PITCHING LIMITATIONS
8U - 3 innings max in a day
9U thru 12U
· (6) Six innings per day maximum
· If a pitcher pitches more than (3) innings in a single day they will be required to rest 1 full day.
· No pitcher can pitch 3 consecutive days.
13U - 19U
· (7) Seven innings per day maximum
· If a pitcher pitches more than (3) innings in a single day they will be required to rest 1 full days.
· No pitcher can pitch 3 consecutive days.
In an event which has games 3 or more days, the daily max, the 2-day consecutive pitching, the days of rest, and not allowing pitching over three consecutive days are all in effect.
EH and DH allowed simultaneously in 15U thru 18U divisions
· 7.02A Using an illegal pitcher will result in an immediate forfeit.
7.02A(1) Using an ineligible pitcher will result in the head coach being ejected from the game (plus one additional game) and the ineligible pitcher must be removed from the mound. If the use of an ineligible player happens in a championship game the ineligible pitcher and the Head Coach will be ejected. Also, if an ineligible pitcher is used in a championship game, the infraction must be reported to the events National Region Director.
· 7.02B Each team is allowed one visit to the mound within an inning per pitcher. After the one visit is used in that inning, the next trip to the mound in the same inning will result in the pitcher being removed. Also, a team is allowed two total mound visits per game per pitcher. The third mound visit for the same pitcher would be an automatic pitching change
· 7.02C An illegal pitcher is over age or not on the teams NCS roster by the event’s roster lock date.
7.02C(1) An ineligible pitcher is a pitcher that has exceeded their maximum pitching limitations.
· 7.02D A pitcher did not "pitch" in an inning until an out is recorded. Innings pitched equals 1 out =1/3 inning pitched
· (Any modifications to the pitching restrictions must be listed on the each event page prior to the event starting)
7.02F No balks called 8U. Balks will be called at all remaining ages, but at 9U, we will give one warning per infraction, "per team". After the warning, balks will be called. Coaches, please ask umpire at plate meetings what they will and will not consider balks at the 9U age division.
Rule 7.03 The Batter
Batting line up
You can bat 9, or bat as many as you would like on your roster in continuous lineup with EH’s. You may use one DH, but that would remove any EH capability from your lineup.
· 7.03A all eligible subs must be listed on the lineup card. Your official lineup must be presented to the opposing coach and the plate umpire prior to the start of each game.If a player is injured or unable to play, the team must take an out for that spot in the lineup, the first time his spot is up. A player that has not batted or played in the field, and is injured, would simply be skipped and taken out of the lineup. You cannot use both a DH and an EH.
· 7.03B Teams may play an official game with an eight (8) player line-up. If a team plays with an eight (8) player line-up, a ninth (9th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available.
Rule 7.04 Courtesy runner(s)
For the pitcher and catcher of record only once they reach first base. A courtesy runner can be used for the pitcher and catcher at any time. The courtesy runner must be a legal substitute currently not in the game or the last batted out.
· 7.04A If you are batting your entire roster, your courtesy runner is the last batter not currently on base.
Rule 7.05 Mercy Rule (new for Northern California and Northern Nevada)
The game will be stopped after any completed inning.
8U-12U - 8 runs after 4 innings
13U-18U - 10 runs after 4 innings and 8 runs after 5 innings.
NCS Northwest will be using the "FLIP-FLOP" rule when warranted for all games starting March 16th, 2024. The "FLIP-FLOP" rule is used when the home team is behind by 15 or more runs after the 3rd inning. If this situation comes up, the home team will immediately become the visiting team for the rest of the game starting in the top of the 4th inning so they will stay up to bat to start the 4th inning and the visiting team (now the home team) will stay out on the field. If the now visiting team does not score enough runs for the 4th inning run rule, the game will be over. (As outlined above, the 12 and under divisions must be within 7 runs and the 13 and over divisions must be within 9 runs to keep the game alive. If they do score the necessary runs to keep the game going, the game will continue as is).
Rule 7.06 Tie breaker in tied games (elimination game only)
If a NON-POOL PLAY GAME ends in a tie, we will utilize the following tie breaker.
The last batted out from previous inning will go to second base. Next batter in the lineup is up to bat and there are no outs to start the inning.
Rule 7.07 8U Playing rules
A) (5) run max per inning, open inning last inning if started with less than 10 minutes on the clock.
B) No stealing home, including passed balls (if a play is being made on a runner, that particular runner can advance to home at his/her own risk)
C) No Leadoffs
D) No bunting
E) No dropped third strikes
F) No leadoffs, runners can steal a base at a after pitch crosses home plate
G) No new inning after 1:35
H) pitchers allowed 3 innings max per day (coaches please watch pitch counts for these young players)
Rule 7.08 No fake bunt/slash swinging permitted ages 8U-13U (14U and up is OK)
Rule 7.09 Infield Fly Rule - We follow the same rule as MLB below:
An infield fly is any fair fly ball (not including a line drive or a bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort when first and second or first, second and third base are occupied, before two men are out. The rule is in place to protect against a team allowing a shallow fly ball to drop in with the intention of causing a force play at second and third or second, third and home. Otherwise, the team would be able to force out baserunners who had stayed put on a routine fly ball.
In these situations, the umpire will declare "infield fly" for the benefit of the baserunners as soon as it is apparent that the fly ball qualifies as an infield fly. The batter is out even if the ball is not caught, and the baserunners can advance at their own risk. If the ball is caught, the baserunners can attempt to advance as they would on a typical ball caught in the air.
Rule 8.00 Rules not specifically covered
Rule 8.01 The Region, State or Zone director ruling is final.
Rule 8.02 Items not specifically listed will revert to NFHS Rules
Additional policies regarding entering/paying for events, withdraw policies, refund/credit policies, and code of conduct.
NCS CODE OF CONDUCT
It is the mission of NCS Sports to provide a safe, competitive, and worry-free environment for all players, parents, and coaches during our events and outside the playing field, as well. There will be no recruitment of teams, players, or coaches during our events as those are meant for the enjoyment of the game and for the fun of supporting your team. If any recruiting takes place, it should be done outside the weekend tournament environment, and in a professional manner with the sole purpose of providing what's best for all parties involved. We will also not tolerate any online bashing of other NCS registered teams, players, umpires, coaches or any NCS staff members. Anyone caught taking part in any of the above-mentioned violations could be suspended from some or all future NCS events.
Protocol for all rules questioning
A.) Coaches please do not stop the game on judgement calls, only ruling questions that you think may not be right. If there is a question on a judgement call, if appropriate politely ask umpire for help from their partner. Otherwise, do not stop the game.
B.) If you feel a ruling is not right ask the umpires to stop the game and get onsite director to make official protest before next pitch. Do not wait until after another pitch has been thrown.
Coaches/Parents conduct policy guidelines:
The following will be enforced at all AWS Sports events.
If anyone breaks the following rules, the td will have the right to remove them:
A.) Every event is staffed with an onsite director.
B.) Foolish behavior will not be tolerated
Parents not to approach AWS Sports staff regarding on-field issues, we deal with coaches only.
At no time is any parent to approach or confront an umpire. This is cause for immediate removal from the entire event.
Tournament Directors will have an expanded commitment to enforce proper behavior through listed items below.
A.) Ejecting parents and coaches when bad behavior is demonstrated.
B.) Forfeiting the game if the behavior has continued amongst others afterwards.
C.) Removing coaches, parents, or the entire team for the entire event for confrontations in-game or post-game.
D.) Anyone may be removed by the site director or the police detail on site. All altercations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Why is NCS doing this?
To improve and enhance the experience for all who attend our youth events through respectful behavior in the stands and in the dugout by all who attend.
Can I as a coach still debate a call with an umpire?
Are you the head coach? Then yes you can, make sure to do it in a positive manner and do not ridicule or belittle the umpire. When respect is displayed both ways and everyone speaks to each other like adults, positive things happen. Speak to the umpires like you would want your customers speaking to you at your job.
Do you feel a wrong ruling call was made?
Umpires can reach the Tournament Director. If a ruling is made that you deem to be not correct, then ask the umpire to stop the game and reach the TD immediately. They will report to your field and make sure that the correct ruling is made. Do not stop the game on judgment calls, only rulings. Do not question the umpire in charges ruling as he is a walking rule book.
What do we consider a bad behavior?
A.) Any verbal or physical abuse.
B.) Any foul or profane language directed or “perceived to be” directed at an opponent or AWS staff or official. (quiet, under the breath remarks not directed at anyone will be issued a warning)
C.) Relentless questioning or ridiculing an umpire.
D.) We at NCS know that everyone will not always agree with an umpire’s calls. We can promise you that AWS umpires are out there doing the best job that they can do and do not care who wins any game.
On Field Team managers must have full control of their players, coaches and spectators at all times. This means “on” and “off” the field.
At no time will any participant be allowed to smoke or consume alcohol on the fields or in the dugout while participating in an our events.
Managers are to report any cheating, unsportsmanlike or derogatory acts by players or spectators to the tournament director.
Managers, coaches, players, sponsors and teams are liable for suspension by not adhering to the tournament rules in effect. This could mean suspension for a game, games, tournament or a longer duration depending on the act of violation.
A player, coach, manager or sponsor may be suspended for fighting, abusive tactics or unbecoming acts.
There should be no action that could reflect adversely on the sponsor, team or division. Teams should remember that the wrong actions of even one player could reflect on the entire team and the various sporting programs.
Report Cheaters - email ed@playallworld.com and rudy@playallworld.com
It is the purpose of NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS - to conduct the best possible tournaments from all aspects. To obtain this goal we must have the cooperation of each player, manager, and coach. Teams are guests in the city that the tournament is being conducted. Nothing should occur that would reflect adversely on the teams, players, host city or NCS. Therefore, it is required that all teams in the tournament comply with the following rules:
Thank you and please let us all enjoy watching these kids make incredible memories playing a game we all love and cherish.
TOURNAMENT POLICIES
All purchases of team insurance and annual team registration are non-refundable. These are purchases for an annual purpose.
Team Entry:
In each respective age division, the first teams to get confirmed with payment or deposit will be the 1st to play. Always send team name, age, division and tournament location when mailing in payment to ensure your teams spot.
Teams must pay $200 (Deposit) or pay in full to be bracketed or guaranteed into our events, unless confirmed by the lead director. when writing checks please make out to All World Sports
PARK RULES:
Must follow all park rules.
This includes:
Types of footwear for players
Ice chests
Outside Food
Sunflower Seeds
Heaters
Campers
Gate fee
Any other specific park rule for the site your team is playing at. When entering an event, you are stating your team will abide by park rules for the weekend.
Upon entering our events you are agreeing to our rules and guidelines.
"No-Show" Fee
• Teams that do not show up for any game (thereby shorting another team there game guarantee) will be charged a No Show fee per game. No show fee depends on cost of event and game guarantee. That fee will be given to the opposing team.
No show team may also be subject to suspension.
• Bounced check fee $50 - payable in money order or cashiers check only.
*I agree when paying on-line I will not request a chargeback after I have paid. If a refund is owed to me I will contact by email jay.zetz@playncs.com to request it.
Rain-Out Policy and Act of God Policy
100% Credit or 90% refund (there may be times of year when we cannot provide refund, our support department will assist you during this process).
• 1 or 2 games played: Divided the entry fee by minimum # of games played.
• Credit amount is the games remaining. Example, for a $400 4GG tournament where only one game is played, the team would be entitled to a $300 future credit.
(Each tournament is different depending on cost of event)
• If the game guarantee is met: No Credit or refund.
• Once a game starts it is considered to be a game played.
• Credit is only good for tournaments run by the same director group and will expire if not used within 2 full years of original entry date
Extra:
• We reserve the right to modify game times, tournament location, field dimensions and or event structure due to field conditions, time constraints, team count, safety issues, park rental issues, or inclement weather.
4GG Disclaimer:
NCS reserves the right to alter the format of any standard 4GG events to 3GG should the demand for the event far exceed the number of teams we can accommodate in a 4GG.
Should we change the format to 3GG, the event will become standard 3GG.
Game Guarantee will not alter for 3-day events - weather permitted