GARTON FAMILY CHARITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT RULES
ELIGIBILITY
1. A person with amateur standing.
2. A person who has submitted the minimum donation ($50) required to play.
DONATIONS
1. All participating players are asked to make a minimum $50 donation. Players will be asked to register and pay/verify pre-payment prior to joining their team on game day.
2. Teams may register with one individual donation of $500 to cover all its players.
ROSTERS
1. Each team may have up to 15 players on the roster.
2. A maximum of 10 players will play the field at one time. Players can be rotated in and out at any time.
3. If a team has less than 10 players, the opposing team will either loan a player to play catcher or not play all 10 in the field to create an even game. Loaned players should make a reasonable attempt at making plays. If the umpire believes the loaned player intentionally missed a play at catcher, he/she may award the run to the team on offense.
4. Up to 15 players can be in a batting lineup, even those who did not field the previous inning. However, anyone in the batting order at the start of the game must remain in the lineup the entire game, in that order, even if they do not field. The Garton Family Charity's Board of Directors can enforce exceptions for injuries or other unique situations, as we see fit.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
1. The tournament begins with Pool Play to determine participants in the Championship Game and Third Place Game. Tiebreakers are listed below. Each team will play three games.
2. Each game will be 6 innings or 1 hour, whichever occurs first. Games may go over the 1 hour limit only to complete a full inning or to break a tie. No new inning will begin after time has expired unless it is tied
SEEDING TIEBREAKERS
1. Head-to-Head Result (if applicable)
2. Least number of total runs allowed (all games)
3. Overall run differential (all games)
4. Most total runs scored (all games)
5. Throw-off (each team selects one player to throw the ball as far as possible. The furthest throw wins (bounce/roll included)
GAME RULES
1. A limit of 3 over the fence home runs will be permitted per team, per game. Each home run following the limit will result in an out.
2. Base runners may not make contact or interfere with an opposing player. If contact or
interference is made intentionally, the base runner is automatically out.
3. Because this event is designed for fun, there are no walks or strikeouts. There is also no limit on foul balls.
4. A player must swing the bat all the way through - there are no bunts of any kind.
5. Run Rule: Maximum of 7 per inning.
6. Infield Fly Rule - the infield fly rule is in effect for all games. Infield defense cannot intentionally fail to execute an easy catch to try to initiate a double or triple play.
SPORTSMANSHIP
1. Rulings made by volunteer umpires are final.
2. All players and spectators are expected to always conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Any player or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. If warranted, Garton Family Charity has the authority to remove anyone from the event at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. No refund will be issued.
INSURANCE
1. Garton Family Charity does not provide insurance for the players or spectators involved in this tournament. Insurance is the responsibility of each individual player. Likewise, there is no insurance to cover lost or stolen articles.
AUTHORITY
1. Managers are held responsible for the actions of each and every member of their team. Any mediation and/or final decisions will be made by the Executive Directors of the Garton Family Charity Board.
LIABILITY
All participating players, volunteers, and spectators acknowledge understand that:
1. Participation is voluntary and of your own free will.
2. There are certain risks and hazards involved in participating in softball that may result
in injury or death to me or other players, including, but not limited to those hazards associated with weather conditions, playing conditions, equipment and other participants.
3. Sliding into base is dangerous to me and other players and may result in injury or death.
4. That the very nature of the game of softball is hazardous and risky, including, but not limited to, the acts of pitching, throwing, fielding and catching of the ball, the swinging of the bat, running, jumping, stretching, sliding, diving, and collisions with other players and with stationary objects, all of which can cause serious injury or death to me and other players.
5. All participants voluntarily elect to accept and assume all risks of injury incurred or suffered by players while practicing or playing as a member of the team so designated, while serving in a non-playing capacity as a team member during practice or play by other teams or by other players on your team, and while on or upon the premises of any and all of the fields arranged for by your team or league for practice or play.
6. All participants release, discharge, and agree not to sue Garton Family Charity and The City of Wadsworth for any claim, damages, costs or cause of action which you have or may in the future have as a result of injuries or damages sustained or incurred by you.
COVID-19
Garton Family Charity will follow all recommendations from the Ohio Health Department. We ask that participants bring their own bats/helmets/equipment if possible. Sanitization stations will also be available. If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms on the day of the event, please stay home.
Remember, this is a charity tournament. Good sportsmanship and self control are
essential. Have fun!
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