Tournament rules will be the same as league rules with the following exceptions.

A. Trophies of at least (7) inches tall shall be provided to the 1

team/coach and trophies at least (5) inches tall, not to exceed the height of

the 1

B. Tournament fees shall be determined by the hosting team and league

representatives.

C. Host team area representative or designee is to be present at all tournament

games.

D. In order to qualify for tournament play, a roster player must have participated

in at least 50% of the DCMCL game schedule. Injury exceptions will be

determined by the league representatives. Current season score books must

be available upon request.

E. All protests are to refer to OHSAA and DCMCL rules and are to be resolved

immediately. Home plate umpire’s decision is final.

Rule 8. No game shall be declared a forfeit because of a lack of players. The

opposing coach will loan players.

Rule 9. The offensive teams coach will pitch 6 pitches. A player’s at bat cannot end

on a foul ball. No base on balls is to be awarded. Umpire will not call balls and strikes.

Rule 10. (1) player shall stay, with both feet, in an 8 ft. circle around the pitching plate

until the ball is hit. Coach must pitch from the pitching plate. A batted ball hitting the coach shall

be declared a foul ball.

Rule 11. Stealing is not allowed under any circumstances.

Rule 12. All fair-batted balls will be defined as an infield or outfield ball. When a ball is hit

and stays in the infield, base runners may advance a maximum of one base. Infielders are

encouraged to attempt a defensive play and outs can and will be recorded. The intent of this rule

is to allow and encourage the defense to attempt the correct defensive play. When the ball is hit

into the outfield runners may advance at will. Once the ball hits the infield area all play is stopped

and a dead ball will be called. Base runners will be awarded the next base only if they were

already on their way. If the grass outfield is within a reasonable distance it should be used as the

dividing mark. If not the coaches and umpire need to agree upon a reasonable distance.

Rule 13. The 4 outfielders must be in a normal playing position. Depending on the size of

the filed it can be defined as the edge of the grass or an approximation of 15 ft. beyond the base

paths. A team may field a minimum of 7 players w/no out taken for vacant position in batting line

up a maximum of 6 players may be considered infielders.

Rule 14 Shoes are required equipment. Shoe sole or heal projections other than the

standard shoe plate are prohibited. Metal toe plates and metal cleats are prohibited.

Rule 15 No boys are permitted to play in the DCMCL league games or tournaments.