Event Description

No seeds or gum on the turf.  Molded cleats or turfs are preferred.  Pitchers and catchers must wear molded cleats or turfs on turf mounds and turf fields.    

ETBD/NABF Tournament Rules

1.  Time limits and run rules:

    15U-18U-2 hour time limit in pool games, straight 7 innings in bracket play, 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.  

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.  Pitchers will warm up in the bullpens, not the game mound.

7.  Teams are allowed to use extra hitters and a DH, following NFHS rules.  

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 in pool play, 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.  Baseballs are provided.

14.  Admission is $15 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