Tournament Rules
Triple Crown Girls Fastpitch tournaments are non-sanctioned events, but are played using USA rules and Triple Crown specialty rules.
1. All rule interpretations will go back to the intent of the rule as written by the governing body’s rules being used.
2. Any coach or player ejected from a game will be required to sit out the next game.
3. Batting Lineup:
Option 1: Straight nine. Those nine can play any position on defense without reporting to the umpire. Those nine can NOT change order in the batting line-up even though they may be playing different positions each inning.
Option 2: Use of the DP/Flex 10 players are listed on the line-up, but only 9 bat. The DP can bat for any player that you designate prior to the start of the game. That player is designated as the Flex and should be listed in the 10th spot on the line-up card. Any of the 10 players can play on defense.
Option 3: Use of the EH/EP This gives you the option to bat 10 players and any 9 can play defense. This player can be placed anywhere in the line-up.
Option 4: Use of the DP/FLEX AND EH/EP
4. Run rule will be 10 after 3 innings, 8 after 4 innings and 6 after 5 innings.
5. A coin flip will determine the home team.
6. Pool games can end in a tie.
7. Game time is forfeit time.
8. A signed Triple Crown roster must be completed online with parent waiver signatures prior to the start of your first game.
9. ROSTER RULES - NO College Players or College Students are allowed to play in this event.
1. All rule interpretations will go back to the intent of the rule as written by the governing body’s rules being used.
2. Any coach or player ejected from a game will be required to sit out the next game.
3. Batting Lineup:
Option 1: Straight nine. Those nine can play any position on defense without reporting to the umpire. Those nine can NOT change order in the batting line-up even though they may be playing different positions each inning.
Option 2: Use of the DP/Flex 10 players are listed on the line-up, but only 9 bat. The DP can bat for any player that you designate prior to the start of the game. That player is designated as the Flex and should be listed in the 10th spot on the line-up card. Any of the 10 players can play on defense.
Option 3: Use of the EH/EP This gives you the option to bat 10 players and any 9 can play defense. This player can be placed anywhere in the line-up.
Option 4: Use of the DP/FLEX AND EH/EP
4. Run rule will be 10 after 3 innings, 8 after 4 innings and 6 after 5 innings.
5. A coin flip will determine the home team.
6. Pool games can end in a tie.
7. Game time is forfeit time.
8. A signed Triple Crown roster must be completed online with parent waiver signatures prior to the start of your first game.
9. ROSTER RULES - NO College Players or College Students are allowed to play in this event.
