If the illegal bat is discovered after the end of the play, and the play results in the batter/runner safely reaching first base, the batter/runner will be declared out and all runners must return to the last base legally occupied prior to the play. Enter at your own risk. 11u $415 Also, any player turning 16 prior to May 1 will not be eligible. Players not listed as eligible substitutes but appear legally on the online roster will be considered legal substitutes. Pitcher removed from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. 2 The maximum run differential per game is +8 or –8. Players who are 11u are eligible for this division regardless of their grade, 12u Division: Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are in the 6th grade. This will allow teams to play in their 2020 age division through October 31, 2020. These bats must be permanently stamped with the BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood. This will allow teams to play in their 2020 age division through October 31, 2020. Tournament Date: March 21-22, 2020 Location: Happy Valley, OR Complex: Hood View Sports Complex and area fields. For example, if you do a background check on a coach before joining a team and find evidence that he has been charged with having sex with a minor, you should report this to your NW Nations Director, or NW Nations Sports Office, even though you have decided to play for another team. Birth Certificates: Team Managers should have photocopies of original birth certificates for each player participating in NW Nations Baseball tournaments in their possession. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. Teams with other coverage: You must upload at Team Admin your teams insurance certificate and an additional insured certificate naming Nations Baseball Tournament Association. Thus, if you are aware of someone who has been charged with or convicted of a violent felony or a sex crime with a minor and that someone may be in any way involved in a NW Nations activity, you should immediately inform the NW Nations Director and upon being provided with proof of such charges or conviction, that individual will be automatically suspended from all NW Nations activities. Tournament Date: September 19-20, 2020 Location: Springfield, OR Complex: Hamlin Complex Age Divisions: 13u Please click here for more info. Bats with the new USA Baseball stamp will be allowed for Nations play for teams that choose to use them. If still tied, the game will be a suspended game. Wood bats are permitted in all age divisions. Upon protest, failure to have a photocopy of the original birth certificate immediately available upon demand shall result in the offending team losing the game(s), being ejected from the tournament, being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, points and berths that would have been or have been awarded. Designated Hitter Rules: The designated hitter rules below apply to High School divisions 15u and older. Balks are enforced in 11u and above age divisions without warning. Age Divisions: 14u, 13u, 12u, 11u, 10u, 9u Please click here for more info. The balk can be a live ball (depending on the situation). Innings that start within the time limit will be completed but will end immediately once a winner has been determined. The yearly team registration is valid from the time of registration through the next November 1st. Pitchers get 8 warm up pitches between innings or 1 minute whichever comes first. While NW Nations is not responsible for checking the background of each of its customers (including the coaches of the baseball teams that participate in NW Nations events), those convicted or charged with a violent felony or a sex offense with a minor are automatically suspended from all NW Nations activities (until found innocent or the charges are dropped). 15 runs after three innings, or two-and-one-half innings (if the home team is ahead). 16u Division: Players who turn 17 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible unless they are a sophomore in High School. If roster batting, the ejected player’s position in the lineup shall be declared an out. (DH), or a ten (10) player line-up with an Extra Hitter (EH), or a continuous line-up of all present, eligible, uniformed players. Depending on the number of teams in a division, teams may be split into different levels for bracket play. Coin Flip. © 2020 NW Nations Tournament Baseball | All Rights Reserved. There is no designated hitter allowed in 14u division and below. We differ from other organizers in that we will sell out a tournament rather than add sub-standard fields or have you endure poor scheduling just to collect more entry fees. All (-5) bats must bear the BPF 1.15 stamp or new USA Bat stamp. If a player is ejected from a game for malicious contact or any other unsportsmanlike act, the following penalties will apply: Sliding: If a tag play is imminent, the runner should slide or seek to avoid contact. Be sure to mention that you are a NW Nations Tournament team for the best rate available. Example: 9u, 10u Divisions: 1 hour & 45 minutes (6 Innings), 11u, 12u Divisions: 1 hour & 45 minutes (6 Innings). Keeps the game from becoming a track meet while teaching young players the basics of stealing and pitching. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 2020 OHIO APPROVED EVENTS Also, any player turning 10 prior to May 1 will not be eligible. Balks: NW Nations Baseball uses OBR (MLB) rules for balks. To protest a game, the head coach must notify the home plate umpire. ________________________. If a team uses a lineup that contains 10 players, the player in the EH position, while not actually playing a defensive position, is treated as such for substitution purposes. Upcoming Events; Past Events; Hotels; 2020-2021 Team Setup; Purchase Insurance; Pay Online; Contact Us; COVID 19 INFO; Lake Brantley COVID; Greater Orlando Baseball . You can register for NW Nations tournament online or feel free to contact us if you have any questions. A player may be used as a courtesy runner only one time per inning. Catchers are required to wear helmets that protect both ears and the back of the head. Age Divisions: 14u, 13u, 12u, 11u, 10u, 9u Please click here for more info. (Artificial Turf) Age Divisions: 14u, 13u, 12u, 11u, 10u, 9u Please click here for more info. For three or more teams, head to head is skipped in favor of the next tie breakers, in order as above until the tie is broken. Roster Batting: If a team chooses to roster bat, then all players other than the nine defensive position players are extra hitters and can move freely in defensive positions, except the pitching position. If the violating pitcher has legal outs remaining, the violation is deemed an improper substitution and is corrected without penalty. Tournament Date: April 18-19, 2020 Location: Hillsboro, OR Complex: Hillsboro Stadium Complex and area fields. Subs will be used first as courtesy runners. The intent is not to penalize the offense. Teams must hustle on and off the field between each inning. Bats: High school divisions (15u-18u) bats must conform to the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) bat standards. Baseball Nation Ballparks will be used as the PRIMARY sites for all events. Baseball Nation ALWAYS works from a FIRST PAY / FIRST PLAY policy. A suspended game when resumed, shall resume from the exact point of suspension. Pitching Limit Violations: A violation of the pitching limitation is determined when the pitcher has delivered a pitch to the next batter after reaching the pitching limit. Time Limits: Once the game time limit has been reached, the game ends immediately when a winner is determined. Also, any player turning 20 prior to May 1 will not be eligible. All Other Championship Games: Time limits remain in effect. Batting Options: Teams can bat a nine-player lineup, a 10-player lineup using an extra hitter (EH), or roster bat all present uniformed players. Until the player arrives, an out is recorded in the ninth position. If the pitcher does throw the ball, the play is live, and the balk is ignored if all players advance at least one base. 14u Division: Only (-3) and (-5) bats are allowed. All records of suspension must be submitted to all parties involved including NW Nations Baseball in a timely manner. Immediate ejection of the head coach for the remainder of the game and suspension of the next game. (This event has been re-scheduled due to hazardous air quality). For any/all game time requests, please email Megan Boaz at megan.boaz@baseballnationtx.com. Southridge Sports Complex and area fields. A bat boy/girl may leave the dugout to retrieve a bat after all playing action is completed provided, they have a double flap helmet on while on the field. Birth Certificates: Team Managers should have photocopies of original birth certificates for each player participating in NW Nations Baseball tournaments in their possession. Please keep in mind that not all requests can be met. Any member of NW Nations Baseball behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner can be subject to dismissal or suspension. Because NW Nations is not an organizer, manager or creator of teams, it does not in any way take responsibility for the organization, creation, management or any other activity of the teams (customers) that register to play in NW Nations tournaments, except to provide the opportunity to play NW Nations events under NW Nations rules and overseen by a NW Nations director. Also, any player turning 13 prior to May 1 will not be eligible.