We would like to welcome you to the "2016 TN USSSA FALL STATE TOURNAMENT" which is open to all states. This event will be played at the brand new state of the art Richellen Park in Clarksville. "CHAMPIONSHIP" rings will be awarded to the 1st place teams in each division. **We will separate divisions if enough teams enter**



INTRO
USSSA rules will apply with some exceptions see below. Copies of birth certificates must be available for inspection. Team managers or representatives are to check in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of their first game.

ROSTERS
Rosters must be entered online prior to game time. If a team is questioned and their roster is not online or the player is not on the team roster the team in question might have to forfeit the game or games.

FORMAT
The format for this state tournament event will be two pool games followed by double elimination.

*USSSA points accumulated to this point will seed you in bracket play.

GAME TIME/RUN RULE
Pool game times will be 60 minutes drop dead finish the batter and elimination games will be 70 minutes finish the inning. There will be a mercy rule in effect: (12/3 - 10/4 - 8/5). Pool games can end in a tie and elimination games must have a winner.

TIE BREAKER RULE
International tie breaker rules in affect.

LINEUP/PLAYERS
Teams can bat their lineup in pool play and bat up to 11 in bracket play (9 plus 2 AP). Teams are allowed 12 players in their lineup but only 11 can bat. USSSA uses AP/Flex rules.

a. Courtesy Runners can be used for Pitcher and Catcher at every at bat
b. Runners do not have to be tied to a player (pitcher or catcher)
c. Runner must be a substitute first. If the team doesn’t have a substitute then it must be the last completed at bat.
d. Courtesy runner must be used prior to the next pitch

PRE GAME INFO
Home team will be official scorekeeper. Home team will be decided by coin toss except for the Championship game where the undefeated team will have the option. Visiting team will manage scoreboard.

REFUND/RAIN OUT POLICY
No refunds will be issued once the schedule has been posted if a team drops out the week of the event or if a team drops out after we have closed the event and we can’t find another team to replace that team. If the event does not take place a full refund or credit will be rewarded. If we have inclement weather the tournament director reserves the right to shorten game times or eliminate pool games in order to get the event in.

PROTEST INFO
Protest fee is $200 and is refundable only if the protest is upheld by the Tournament Director. All protests must be made prior to the next pitch!

GAME BALLS
The tournament will supply game balls.

TEXT UPDATES
In case of tournament updates or if inclement weather situations occur we will use our text system to contact the head coaches.

The tournament director reserve the right to re-schedule delay start times or cancel games if conditions warrant.

The pool schedule and brackets can be viewed online or via the USSSA App.

Please go to www.tnusssa.com for additional information on this event and upcoming TN USSSA events.