Roster Size

• 12U & Under: Maximum 18 active players

• 13U & Above: Maximum 18 active players

Roster Submission & Lock

• All players must be listed on the team roster within the OG Sports app no later than 11:59 PM the night before the event begins.

• Rosters lock at that time. No roster changes are permitted for that tournament.

Ineligible Players

• Any player not listed on the official roster is considered ineligible.

• Opposing teams may protest player eligibility in accordance with the Protests & Ejection Policy.

• Penalty: Immediate player and head coach ejection.

Multi-Roster Participation

• Players may appear on multiple rosters without penalty provided they are in different age divisions.

• Players may not appear on multiple teams within the same age division during the same event.

  • Example: A player may compete on 13U, 14U, and 15U teams, but not two different 13U teams.

• Penalty: Immediate game forfeiture and player & head coach suspension for the remainder of the event.

Age Determination

• OG Sports uses May 1 as the official age cutoff date.

• A player who turns a given age on or before May 1 is that age for the entire season.

• A player who turns that age after May 1 remains eligible for the younger division.

Age Eligibility

• A player’s age determines the youngest division they may NOT play in.

• Players may compete only at their age level or older, never younger.

• OG Sports reserves the right to grant age exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Field & Division Guidelines

• Base paths and pitching distances may vary based on field availability.

• 10U teams wishing to play leadoff must enter the 11U division.

• Select events may offer 10U Majors (leadoff) divisions.

• 13U divisions may be played on 60/90 fields.

• No balk warnings at any age level.

• Metal cleats are allowed unless restricted by field rules (communicated prior to the event).

• Metal cleats are strictly prohibited on ALL artificial turf playing surfaces, regardless of age division.

• Violation of this rule may result in player removal until corrected and/or further discipline at the discretion of the tournament director.

• NO sunflower seeds at turf facilities (anywhere on site).

• 8U–12U: USSSA BPF 1.15 (USABat, BBCOR and wood allowed)

• 13U–14U: USSSA BPF 1.15 (USABat, BBCOR and wood allowed)

• Wood bats (including Baum and composite wood) are legal.

• OG Sports uses the USSSA Banned Bat List as its reference.

Illegal Bat Penalties

• Teams are responsible for bat legality.

• If an illegal bat is identified before the next pitch:

  • Batter is out

  • All runners return to original bases

• Second offense in the same game (any player):

  • Same penalty plus player & coach ejection

Pool Play

• Coin flip unless otherwise scheduled.

• Winner chooses home or visitor.

Bracket Play

• Higher seed chooses home or visitor.

• If equal seeds, tiebreakers apply.

Game Lengths & Time Limits

• 8U–12U: 6 innings | drop after after 1:45

• 13U–18U: 7 innings | drop dead after 1:45

Game Start Time

• Official start time begins after the plate meeting concludes.

• Umpires will declare start time; coaches should confirm.

Additional Timing Rules

• A new inning begins immediately after the third out.

• Time limits apply to all games except Gold bracket championships.

• Games will not start more than 15 minutes early unless both coaches agree.

Extra Innings & Tie Games

• Pool/consolation games tied after regulation will continue if time allows.

• Bases loaded and 1 out.

  • 3 previous batters in the batting order.

• If time expires after an extra inning, the game is a tie.

• Ties count as ½ win and ½ loss.

Shortened & Called Games

• Games become official after:

  • 3 innings (2½ if home team is ahead)

• If stopped mid-inning:

  • No lead change → score reverts to last completed inning

  • Visiting team takes lead → revert inning

  • Home team takes lead → game is final

The following mercy / run rules apply for ALL age divisions (unless otherwise noted for a specific event):

• 5 runs per team per inning

• Minimum 9 batters, no maximum.

• Teams may start with 8 players (9th spot is an automatic out).

• Fewer than 8 players = forfeit.

• Removed players result in an automatic out.

• High school re-entry rules apply (one re-entry).

• Free defensive substitutions allowed.

• Pitching changes must be reported.

• Intentional walks granted upon request.

• High school force-play slide rule enforced.

• Head-first slides and slash bunting are allowed.

• Courtesy runners:

  • Allowed for pitcher/catcher

  • Must be last out if batting entire lineup

Pitching Rules & Pitch Counts

• Once removed, pitchers may not return as pitcher.

• 1 mound visit per inning per pitcher.

• Balks enforced per official rulebook.

• GameChanger is the official pitch count record.

Pitch Limits

8U–12U

• 85/day | 105 over 2 days | 125 over 3 days

• 41+ pitches = required rest day

13U–18U

• 105/day | 125 over 2 days | 150/event

Pitchers may finish the batter; rest is based on final pitch count.

Pitch Count Protests

• Must occur during the game

• $100 cash required

• Successful protest → pitcher & coach ejected + next-game suspension

1. Win percentage

2. Head-to-head

3. Fewest runs allowed per game

4. Run differential (max ±8)

5. Runs scored per game

6. Fewest runs allowed in a single game

7. Most runs scored in a single game

8. Last game run differential

9. Coin flip

OG Sports may apply pool protection to avoid rematches.

No-Shows, Forfeits & Refund Liability

• No-show teams may be billed for opponent refunds.

• Forfeits scored 7-0.

• No refunds for forfeiting teams.

Protests & Ejections

• Protests apply to rules only, not judgment calls.

• Must occur before next pitch.

• $100 protest fee (refunded if upheld).

Ejections

• First ejection → 1-game suspension

• Second → remainder of tournament

• Third → remainder of season

• Ejected coaches must leave the complex immediately.

• Alcohol is prohibited — immediate removal.

• Second fan ejection → all fans removed for that team.

• NO sunflower seeds at turf facilities (anywhere on site).

1. Cancellation, Postponement, Deposits & Refunds

1.1 Event Cancellation, Postponement & Force Majeure

OG Sports may cancel or postpone events due to weather, natural disasters, facility issues, third-party interference, or other force majeure events.

If an event is canceled, $100 of each team’s entry fee will be retained to cover administrative and operational costs.

OG Sports is not responsible for incidental or consequential losses, including but not limited to travel, lodging, meals, or lost wages.

1.2 Non-Refundable Deposit

Certain events may require a non-refundable deposit at the time of registration to secure participation.

• Deposits are non-refundable under all circumstances, including team withdrawal or no-shows.

• Deposits are applied toward the total tournament entry fee.

• Remaining balances are due no later than 5:00 PM on the Monday prior to your first scheduled game.

• By submitting payment, teams acknowledge that the deposit is earned upon receipt and will not be refunded or credited toward future events.

1.3 Payment, Withdrawal & Transfer Policy

A. Payment Deadline

• All remaining balances (less any deposit) must be paid in full by Monday at 5:00 PM prior to the event.

• Teams not paid in full by the deadline will be removed from the event without refund.

B. Team Withdrawal Refund Breakdown

All withdrawal refunds are based on the original tournament start date:

• 30+ days prior: Refund minus $100 administrative fee

• 22–29 days prior: 75% refund

• 15–21 days prior: 50% refund

• 1–14 days prior: No refund

• After Monday @ 5:00 PM: No refunds or credits

C. Tournament Transfer Requests

• Withdrawals 15+ days prior may transfer 100% of paid fees to a future OG Sports event in the same season (pending availability).

• Withdrawals 1–14 days prior are not eligible for transfers.

• Transferred entries remain subject to the refund timeline of the original event entered.

1.4 Game-Guarantee Refund Schedule

A. Payment Requirements

• All teams must be paid in full by Monday at 5:00 PM prior to the event.

• Failure to meet this deadline results in automatic removal.

B. 2-Game Guarantee Events

• 0 games played: 100% credit toward a future event or refund minus $100 admin fee

• 1 game played: 50% credit or 50% refund minus $100 admin fee

• 2 games played: No refunds or credits

A game is considered played once a pitch is thrown due to field and umpire costs.

C. 3-Game Guarantee Events

• 0 games played: 100% credit or refund minus $100 admin fee

• 1 game played: 50% credit or 50% refund minus $100 admin fee

• 2+ games played: No refunds or credits

A game is considered played once a pitch is thrown.

D. Fall Ball, League & Multi-Week Events

• More than 50% of games played: No refund

• 50% or fewer games played: 35% refund of entry fee

E. Credit Usage

• Credits issued due to weather or cancellations must be used within the same calendar year.

• Unused credits expire December 31 of the issuance year.

• Credits are non-transferable.

F. Refund Requests

• Refund requests must be submitted via the OG Sports Refund Request Form within 5 days of the event’s conclusion or cancellation.

• Approved refunds will be processed within 14 business days.

• Questions may be directed to info@og-sports.com.

Force Majeure

OG Sports shall not be liable for delays, cancellations, or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, civil unrest, pandemics, governmental orders, or facility shutdowns.