Event Description

Schedule request can be made.  If it is possible, we will make efforts to accommodate those request, but there is no guarantee of accommodating schedule request.  No seeds or gum on the turf.  Molded cleats or turfs are preferred.  Pitchers and catchers must wear molded cleats or turfs.  If there are not enough teams in age groups, the following age groups will be combined:  7U and 8U, 9U and 10U, 11U and 12U, 13U and 14U, 15U and 16U, 16U and 17U, 17U and 18U.  

ETBD/NABF Tournament Rules

1.  Time limits and run rules:

    6U Coach Pitch-1 hour, 5 innings, 5 runs max per inning, 15 after 3, 10 after 4

    8U-1 hour, 5 innings, 15 after 3, 10 after 4

    10U-1:20, 6 innings, 15 after 3, 8 after 4

    12U-1:30, 6 innings, 15 after 3, 8 after 4

    14U-1:40, 7 innings, 15 after 3, 8 after 4

    15U-18U-1:50, 7 innings, 15 after 3, 8 after 4

2.  A coin toss will determine the home team in pool play.  Higher seed is home team in bracket play.

3.  Tie breakers are as follows:

    Head-to-Head

    Runs allowed

    Runs scored

    Coin toss

4.  15U-18U Bats must be BBCOR Certified.  In 14U and below, it is recommended that bats conform to USA Baseball bat standards.  That is no weight/length ratio limit, wood, metal, or composite is allowed, and barrel diameter for any bat may be no more than 2 5/8".

5.  Please be at fields 1 hour early.  Games will start early where possible.

6.  There will be no infield prior to the start of games.  On Field 1 at Christenberry, pitchers will warm up in the bullpen, not the game mound.

7.  Teams are allowed to use extra hitters and a DH, following NFHS rules.  There are free substitutions, but players must continue to bat in the correct batting order.

8.  Courtesy runners can be used for pitchers and catchers only. Courtesy runners must be players not in the game or the last out made.

10.  In the event, a game ends in a tie, there will be one extra inning played. If the game is still

tied, the game will count as a tie in the standings.

11.   If a team begins a game with 9 players, but finishes with less, that team will be charged an

out in the batting order where the removed player was batting.

12.  The NABF is a member organization of MLB and USA Baseball.  Both organizations are supporters of the NABF.  Therefore, it is not a rule, but it is recommended that teams follow the USA Baseball Pitch Smart Guidelines.

13.  Each team will provide baseballs.

14.  Admission is $10 per day for adults.  Each team is allowed three coaches at the gate.

15.  In the event of rain, every attempt will be made to play games.  The tournament director reserves the right to change the format and schedule, due to weather, after tournament games have started 

6U, 7U, 8U Specific Rules

1.  No leadoffs

2.  No stealing home.  Runners only advance home on a batted ball.

3.  Walks are a dead ball, so runners can only advance one forced base, as a result of the walk.

4.  A runner stealing can only advance one base.

5.  Batter may not run on a dropped third strike.

6.  Teams can only bunt once an inning.

7.  No infield fly.

8.  7 run limit per inning

9.  10 Defensive Players

NABF REACHES AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

Obtains 10-year sublease of Christenberry Park and Ballfields 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2, 2023 — The National Amateur Baseball Federation, the oldest continuously running amateur baseball organization in the country, and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, have reached an agreement for the NABF to make Christenberry Park the home baseball complex of the NABF. Donated funds from the NABF will be used to install turf infields on all four baseball/softball fields, new scoreboards, video boards, perimeter fencing, vendor area with shopping for players and families, multiple concession areas, and other improvements.   Through the agreements, the NABF will host sanctioned tournaments and showcases for all age groups from 6U-18U and girls softball.  In all, the NABF will utilize multiple parks and a total of 17 fields, all within a 30 minute drive.  

EvoShield, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger, Wilson, Hoosier Bats, Diamond, Bownet, Baseball Bluebook, Playbook365, MTM Recognition, and Frazier Insurance already are or have all signed on to be park and NABF sponsors.

Baseball Bluebook will provide online player profiles for every player in NABF events that can be continually updated to help players with promotion and college recruiting.  Select games in the park will be live streamed.  Baseball Bluebook and the NABF YouTube Channel will house NABF video highlights and recorded live streams that can be viewed around the world and on social media.  Participating players will have access to all of this content for promotion and recruiting.

Playbook365 will handle all tournament registrations, team rankings, and daily tournament information.

The NABF is also working on a program to provide internship and work-based learning opportunities for high school and college students that will provide them a wide variety of experiences in athletics.

The East Tennessee Baseball District, who is celebrating their 25^th year with the NABF, will run and oversee the tournaments for the NABF.  

Knoxville is a baseball community.  With the city’s location, the new Smokies Stadium, and the location of Christenberry Park in the city, the NABF saw a great opportunity to invest in the game and the community. 

NABF Executive Director, Derek Topik, stated “we are very excited about this partnership between the NABF, the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Falcons. The growth potential for not only NABF Baseball, but baseball in the City of Knoxville is tremendous.”

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon stated “This doesn’t just benefit the people who play baseball, there are a lot of people who go out and watch the games and support the kids.  This is about investing and enriching kids and lifting them up and teaching them leadership and teamwork.  This shows our community cares and supports our kids.  This will be a great addition to the North Knoxville Community.”

The Christenberry Park complex is located within an eight-hour drive from dozens of metropolitan areas and easily accessible from all driving directions in the United States. McGhee Tyson Airport is 15 miles from the complex, and thousands of hotel rooms are available.   

The NABF, the City of Knoxville, Knoxville Falcons, and East Tennessee Baseball District look forward to teams coming to Christenberry Park to play quality baseball at an affordable price beginning in 2024. 

Registrations for the 2024 season will open on Monday August 7, 2023.   You will be able to register by going to www.nabf.com or www.easttennesseebaseball.com

For more information, please contact the following:

Derek Topik NABF 

Executive Director

Buzz McNish

President East TN Baseball District and Knoxville Falcons