I-20 Sports Softball Tournament Rules (Quick Guide)

Entry & Format

• $FREE$ Entry

• Pay at the Plate (PAP) – game will not start until umpires are paid

PAP Fees & Time Limits

• 8U Pool: $45 – 55 min (finish batter)

• 8U Bracket: $45 – 65 min or 6 innings

• 10U–18U Pool: $50 – 60 min or 6 innings

• 10U–18U Bracket: $50 – 75 min or 6 innings

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  Event Format

  
  

• 4 Game Guarantee

• Pool play seeds bracket

• Payment holds spot through Monday of tournament week

• Divisions may adjust based on overall event needs

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  Gate Fees

  
  

• $10 (12+) | $5 Seniors/Military | 11 & under free

• 3 coaches (4 for 8U) + players = free

• Cash & Venmo ONLY

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  Game Rules

  
  

• Played under USSSA Fastpitch Rules

• 6U–14U: 6-run cap per half inning (pool & bracket)

• Run Rule: 12 after 3 | 10 after 4 | 8 after 5

Divisions

• 6U–8U: No bunting | No DP/Flex

• 10U+: DP/Flex allowed | Intentional walks allowed

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Gameplay

• Bat the lineup

• Teams supply game balls

• Game time = start time (be ready to play 15 minutes before scheduled time)

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  Home Team / Seeding

  
  

• Higher seed = home

• Championship: undefeated team = home

Tie-Breakers (Pool Play)

1. Record

2. Head-to-head

3. Runs allowed

4. Run differential 

5. Virtual coin flip (system generated)

Home Team (If Needed)

• Determined by virtual coin flip in system

• All virtual coin flips and system-generated decisions are final.

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Bracket Play

• Extra innings = International Tie Breaker (ITB)

• Time limits apply unless otherwise stated

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Protests

• $100 cash

• Judgment calls cannot be protested

• If upheld → refund issued

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Facility Rules

• NO metal spikes on turf

• NO seeds, gum, or shells

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  Conduct

  
  

• Zero tolerance: vulgar language or abuse

• Ejections may result in removal from event (no refund)

• Respect umpires, coaches, and players

• Music allowed—be respectful

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  Weather / Refunds

  
  

• 1 game played → 50% refund

• 2+ games played → no refund

• No refunds after schedule release

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  Awards

  
  

• Champions: Rings

• Finalists: Rings

• Championship MVPs

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  Roster & Eligibility

  
  

• Rosters lock Friday at 11:59 PM

• All players must be online (timestamp required)

• Missing players = ineligible if protested

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  Food / Pets

  
  

• Outside food & coolers allowed (no alcohol)

• Pets allowed on leash

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  Locations

  
  

• I-20 Sports Complex

• Lear Park (Longview)

• Henderson Youth Complex

• Be prepared to travel within ~45 miles

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  Insurance & Coaches

  
  

• Must list MVP Sports LLC as additionally insured

• Upload insurance before event

All coaches must have background check

Contact I-20 Sports
 Kendrai20softball@gmail.com
 936-645-7712