BISAC U17 Boys Softball April 27th, 2013 Ruamrudee International School Bangkok Phoenix & Godbout Turf

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Host Pre-tournament Week of April 22-25 Time Fri 3:30 4:15 4:15 5:30 Sat 8:00 9:15 9:15 10:30 10:30 11:45 12:30 1:30 1:45 3:00 3:00 4:15 4:15 5:30 5:30 Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 games prior to Friday April 26th ISB HIS ASB SHB HIS ICS NIST SHB BPS ISB TIS NIST BPS HIS ASB - TIS Phoenix Godbout Turf RIS ICS TIS TCIS BPS RIS NIST TCIS (b4 Fri?) BPS ICS TCIS ASB RIS ISB TIS SHB ISB ICS SHB TCIS RIS HIS ASB NIST A3 B3 A4 B4 A1 B2 B1 A2 Championship Bronze Presentation of Awards

I. RULES A. Ground Rules The games will be governed by ground rules as instituted by the host school. No tag at home after the runner crosses the commitment line, force play only. No need to touch home plate. B. General Rules 1. Pitching distances, measured from the back point of home plate to the front of the pitching mound, are: a. U17 Boys: 15.24 m (46 feet) 2. All bats used during play should be approved by the ISF. 3. Base distances are: a. U17, Boys: 19.81 m (65 feet) 4. Mercy Rule: The mercy rule will continue to be used in all games, regular season fixtures and tournament play, in the interest of good sportsmanship. The game ends if: a. At the end of 4 innings, a team is winning by 20+ runs b. At the end of 5 innings, a team is winning by 15+ runs 5. Tie-games will be continued using individual game tie-breaker rule until a winner is determined. 6. The individual game tie-breaker will be employed starting at the end of the regulation game. Each offensive team will start their at bat with a runner on second base. This runner will be the player due to bat 10th in the inning (11th batter if an EP is used). Play continues until one team wins after a complete inning. a. The player who is running can be substituted in accordance with the substitution rules. b. NOTE: if an incorrect runner in the line-up is placed at second base, this error may be corrected as soon as it is noticed with no penalty.

II. RULE EXCEPTIONS 1. Regulation games for U19 are seven innings, with no new innings after 75 minutes. 2. Tie-games will be continued using individual game tie-breaker rule until a winner is determined. III. SUBSTITUTION As defined in the ISF rules

V. TIE BREAKING FOR ROUND-ROBIN RANKING In the case of a points tie the following criteria will be used to break the tie between 2 teams: Head to head result In the case of a draw or multi-way tie the following shall be applied to break the tie: 1. Run differential exclusively involving tied teams only; 2. Runs against, exclusively involving tied teams only; 3. Runs for, exclusively involving tied teams only; 4. Run differential involving all teams; 5. Runs against, involving all teams; AWARDS: Trophies and Medals - 1st, 2nd & 3rd place REFRESHMENTS: Food and drinks will be available for Players to purchase. Bring water bottles to refill at water stations. Food and drinks will be available for Coaches at the Godbout & Phoenix Hospitality Rooms. FEE: Tournament fee is 3,000 Baht per team. Please pay in cash or check payable to Ruamrudee International School