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July Heat 2018

Managers and League Coordinators,

Baseball season is here and it is time to start planning your tournament schedule. Enclosed you will find information for our 52nd Annual Westdale Baseball July Heat Tournament. The tournament will run from July 5th through July 9th. This is an in-house all star team tournament and offers a 4 game guarantee.

Entries are filled on a first come first served basis so please don’t delay, as spots may fill up quickly. Please fill out registration form and send it in with payment to our P.O. Box.

We would prefer to contact everyone by e-mail instead of faxes or mailings so please include your E-mail address. All of our contact information is on the entry form. Team Managers must bring a copy of your leagues insurance along with all players birth certificates and a filled out printed copy of the attached roster. I have also attached the rules for our tournament.

We are excited to have you participate!

Sincerely,
Gabe Saucedo,

President Westdale Baseball

708-721-0411
P.O. Box 2362, Northlake, IL 60164

http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/westdale

Westdale Baseball 52nd Annual July Heat Tournament

Westdale Baseball Pinto (8u)Tournament Rules

1.To be eligible for the tournament, players may not be 9 years old before May 1, 2018

2.A standard Little League ball will be used. No tees are allowed.

3.Games will be 6 innings. No inning may start 1 hour and 15 minutes after the

start of the game. Actual starting time will be the umpires clock, not manager's.

Playoffs and finals have no time limit. There will be no infield/outfield warm-ups

after 1st inning.

4.Bases will be 60 feet

5. It is manager's job to keep track of batting order.

6.All players(max 15) will bat in a continuous order. Each team must bat a

Minimum of 10 players or take an out for each player up to 10. Only 9 defensive

players are allowed. Defensive substitutions are unlimited.

7.All players dressed must play 2 innings(6 outs) in the field.

8.Teams will bat until 3 outs or 5 runs. Last inning shall be unlimited runs.

9.batters will receive 6 pitches to hit the ball pitched by a Coach. If a player does

not hit a fair ball in 6 pitches, the batter will be called out.

10.Each team will be allowed 3 timeouts per game, not to exceed 1 minute.

11.Teams will receive 1 warning for bat throws and for leaving the base early.

12.Base runners cannot leave the base until the ball is hit by the batter. Teams

shall receive 1 warning , after that, the runner shall be called out.

13.Overthrows within playing field = runners may advance at own risk.

Overthrows out of play=1 base.

14.A play is stopped when the ball is returned to the pitcher's position and is in

possession and controlled by a player within the pitcher's circle. All runners more

than halfway to the next base shall be awarded that base.

15.Any ball hitting a coach or manager while on the mound will be considered a

"Dead Ball". The pitch and the play shall be redone.

16.Coach or manager pitching must deliver pitch from within the specified circle.

17.After the ball is hit, the coach or manager pitching must avoid interfering with

the play and must leave the playing field.

18.No infield fly rule. 2 out catcher speed up rule will be used.

19.10 run slaughter rule will be in affect after 4 full innings.

20.Runners who are more than half way before a "dead ball" is called will be

allowed to continue to that base. This is at the umpire's judgement.

21.Normal baseball chatter is allowed as long it is not directed at one player. No

"Hey batter". Lets encourage our teams by motivation, not distraction.

22. Max bat barrel size will be 2 5/8”

23.No protests or arguing with the umpire on judgment calls will be

tolerated. Tournament Director has the right to modify rules in order to complete

tournament.

24.Abuse of umpires by a team or it's fans will not be tolerated.

You as a Manager are responsible for your fan's conduct, or you may forfeit. You

may question a call or a play, but that is it!!!! Say it and be done. No physical

contact of any kind will be allowed towards an umpire. If physical contact is

made, you will be ejected and suspended from the playing field and/or park for

the remainder of the tournament. The same shall hold true for any threats

towards an umpire. Let us all behave, these are 7 and 8 year olds.

Good Luck to all!!

Westdale Baseball 52nd Annual July Heat Tournament 2018

July 5th-9th Registration Form

In-House All Star Teams ONLY

Send To: Westdale Baseball Treasurer P.O Box 2362 Northlake IL, 60164

Phone: 708-721-0411 or 630-649-2623

Name of Team: _______________________________

Contact: ______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Fax: ____________________

E-Mail: __________________________________________________

8 and under: $400 per team Number of teams _____

Total Amount Enclosed: _________________ Check #: __________ (Payable To: Westdale Baseball )

Please include team manager and an additional contact if applicable.

Age Manager Other Contact Phone Email

8U: ______________________________________________/____________________________

EMAIL _____________________________________________________________________

NAME NUMBER BIRTH DATE

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10u Tournament Info:

Baseball season is here and it is time to start planning your tournament schedule.
Enclosed you will find information for our 52nd Annual Westdale Baseball July Heat
10U Tournament. The tournament will run from July 12-July 16th. This is an in-house
All star team tournament and offers a 4 game guarantee.
Entries are filled on a first come first served basis so please don’t delay, as spots may
fill up quickly. Please fill out registration form and send it in with payment to our P.O.
Box.
We would prefer to contact everyone by e-mail instead of faxes or mailings so please
include your E-mail address. All of our contact information is on the entry form. Team
Managers must bring a copy of your leagues insurance along with all player’s birth
certificates and a filled out printed copy of the attached roster. I have also attached the
rules for our tournament.

We are excited to have you participate!
Sincerely,
Gabe Saucedo, President Westdale Baseball
708-721-0411
P.O. Box 2362, Northlake, IL 60164
http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/westdale

Westdale Baseball 52nd Annual July Heat 10U Tournament 2018
July 12-16th Registration Form
In-House All Star Teams ONLY

Send To: Westdale Baseball Treasurer P.O Box 2362 Northlake IL, 60164
Phone: 708-721-0411 or 630-649-2623

Name of Team: _______________________________
Contact: ______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ Fax: ____________________
E-Mail: __________________________________________________
10 and under: $425 per team Number of teams _____
Total Amount Enclosed: _________________ Check #: __________ (Payable To: Westdale Baseball )

Please include team manager and an additional contact if applicable.
Age Manager Other Contact Phone Email
10U: ______________________________________________/____________________________
EMAIL _____________________________________________________________________

Westdale Baseball's July Heat Tournament

1. Roster and certificates of insurance must be handed in prior to your first game.
Maximum 15 player roster. Bring copies of your player birth certificate dates will
be checked at this time. April 30 is the birthday cut-off. Players cannot play until
age is verified.
2. Each team must field a minimum of 9 players or forfeit the game.
3. Games are 6 innings each. Games shall be considered complete after 4 innings
except for tied games, which will be continued from the point where the game
was called. Incomplete games called due to rain or darkness will be completed
from the top of the inning that play was suspended.
4. When a game is scheduled after your game (weekdays fields 1 &2 weekends all
fields) no new inning shall start an hour and forty-five minutes after the scheduled
start time. Stalling will not be permitted and the maximum penalty will be
forfeiture as determined by the head umpire.
5. Forfeiture time as 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.
6. The must slide to avoid contact rule is strictly enforced.
7. No jewelry. Player must remove.
8. Metal spikes are not allowed.
9. Catcher must be pitch run for with two outs by the player making the last out.
10. Ground rules will be reviewed with the umpires before the start of the game.
11. Pitching distance is 44ft. from the point of home plate. The distance between the
bases will be 60ft.
12. The win/loss records will be maintained at the concession stand by the tournament
director.
13. Any player ejected from the game must leave the park and will not be allowed to
play the next game. If the player's parents are not at the field the player must sit
on the bleacher. Mangers or coached ejected must immediately leave the park and
will also be suspended for the next game.
14. Protest. Judgment calls by the umpire cannot be disputed. Period. And rule
violation protest will be ruled on by the tournament director. League president (or
senior board member present) and chief umpires if available. If a decision cannot
be made within 10 minutes play must resume. If the rule violation was made by
the umpire the inning that violation occurred and all innings after will be
replayed. If the manger or coach of any team violated a rule, that team will forfeit
the game.
15. Full time TRAVEL TEAMS are NOT allowed in the tournament. If at any time
during the tournament any proof or evidence that a team is travel team that team
will be disqualified.
16.Max bat barrel size will be 2 5/8"
17. 10 run slaughter rule after 4 innings, 3 1/2 if home team is ahead.
18. Inform your parents that DOGS are not allowed at the park.
19. Please clean up your dugout.
20. Pitching two innings per game, one pitch counts as an inning. Two hit batters per
inning, three per gam
21. No lead off. Lead off and steal after the ball crosses the plate. No warnings for
leaving the base.
22. No drop third strike, but there will be infiled fly rule.
Remember: the manager responsibility to keep your fans under control at all times. Those
using profanities or any conduct detrimental to the tournament will be EJECTED
FROM THE FIELDS BY THE POLICE FOR THE REMINDER OF THE
TOURNAMENT.

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Westdale Baseball's July Heat Tournament

1. Roster and certificates of insurance must be handed in prior to your first game. Maximum 15 player roster. Bring copies of your player birth certificate dates will be checked at this time. April 30 is the birthday cut-off. Players cannot play until age is verified.
2. Each team must field a minimum of 9 players or forfeit the game. All players must play 6 defensive outs.
3. Games are 6 innings each. Games shall be considered complete after 4 innings except for tied games, which will be continued from the point where the game was called. Incomplete games called due to rain or darkness will be completed from the top of the inning that play was suspended.
4. When a game is scheduled after your game (weekdays fields 1 &2 weekends all fields) no new inning shall start an hour and forty-five minutes after the scheduled start time. Stalling will not be permitted and the maximum penalty will be forfeiture as determined by the head umpire.
5. Forfeiture time as 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.
6. The must slide to avoid contact rule is strictly enforced.
7. No jewelry. Player must remove.
8. Metal spikes are not allowed.
9. Catcher must be pitch run for with two outs by the player making the last out.
10. Ground rules will be reviewed with the umpires before the start of the game.
11. Pitching distance is 44ft. from the point of home plate. The distance between the bases will be 60ft.
12. The win/loss records will be maintained at the concession stand by the tournament director.
13. Any player ejected from the game must leave the park and will not be allowed to play the next game. If the player's parents are not at the field the player must sit on the bleacher. Mangers or coached ejected must immediately leave the park and will also be suspended for the next game. th 10u
14. Protest. Judgment calls by the umpire cannot be disputed. Period. And rule violation protest will be ruled on by the tournament director. League president (or senior board member present) and chief umpires if available. If a decision cannot be made within 10 minutes play must resume. If the rule violation was made by the umpire the inning that violation occurred and all innings after will be replayed. If the manger or coach of any team violated a rule, that team will forfeit the game.
15. Full time TRAVEL TEAMS are NOT allowed in the tournament. If at any time during the tournament any proof or evidence that a team is travel team that team will be disqualified.
16. Max bat barrel size will be 2 5/8".
17. 10 run slaughter rule after 4 innings, 3 1/2 if home team is ahead.
18. Inform your parents that DOGS are not allowed at the park.
19. Please clean up your dugout.
20. Pitching two innings per game, one pitch counts as an inning. Two hit batters per inning, three per gam
21. No lead off. Lead off and steal after the ball crosses the plate. No warnings for leaving the base.
22. No drop third strike, but there will be infiled fly rule.

Remember: the manager responsibility to keep your fans under control at all times. Those using profanities or any conduct detrimental to the tournament will be EJECTED FROM THE FIELDS BY THE POLICE FOR THE REMINDER OF THE TOURNAMENT. Only House and Part Time travel teams, Part Time players must be on the house league. e. Once the pitcher is pulled, he/she cannot come back in as a pitcher. Max bat barrel size will be 2 5/8".