EVENT DETAILS

FORMAT: Welcome to the 2023 USSSA Summer Bash Freebie. This event will be played on Saturday only and feature a format of 2 pool games followed by single elimination. (Pool games will seed teams in championship bracket play)

We will follow USSSA rules. Teams will need to have their rosters online before the event starts. If teams do not have USSSA insurance, teams must email a copy of their insurance to [email protected] before their first game.

SEEDING FOR BRACKET PLAY:

1. W/L Record 2. Head to Head 3. Runs Allowed 4. Run differential (8 Runs Max) 5. USSSA Points

GAME TIME/RUN RULE: All game times will be 60 minutes finish the inning. The mercy rule will be in effect (12/3, 10/4, 8/5). No tie breaker will be played in pool play. In bracket play international tie breaker will be played.

PRE GAME INFO: Home team will be the official scorekeeper. Home team will be decided by coin flip in pool play and the higher seeded team will have the option in bracket play.

PROTEST INFO: Protest fee is $200 cash and is refundable if upheld by the tournament director or UIC. All protests must be made prior to the next pitch.

GAME BALLS: Will be furnished by the teams in pool play and the tournament in bracket play.

ROSTERS: All players must be on your USSSA roster before your first game or you are subject to forfeiture.

GUEST PLAYERS: If you are picking up players from another USSSA team, this must be done online by logging into your USSSA account.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES: Must be on hand at the event in case another team protests the age of one of your players.

REFUND POLICY: Please click HERE for our refund policy.

The tournament director reserves the right to reschedule, delay start times or cancel games if conditions warrant it.

$0

This is a FREE entry event, because of increased park fees, we do however ask all teams to pay a non refundable $25 deposit to secure their spot into the event. So, it’s almost free!

$10

The gate fee for this event is $10 per person. Three coaches per team and kids 10 & under will receive free entry into the event.