Showcase Rules

Check in Information: Each Team MUST check-in at the Main Tournament Desk at Complex 4. Teams will receive their team packet at that time which will contain players ID bracelets and other important information.

College Coaches Only:  No players, team coaches, or parents/spectators will be allowed in areas designated "College Coaches Only". Please make sure to discuss this issue with players, parents and fans traveling with your team.

Rules:  We will be following The Lone Star Classic rules.  Bat the roster, free substitutions.  ABSOLUTELY NO STALLING TACTICS.  Wins mean nothing in this showcase, it is to showcase the ability of the players - not coaching abilities. STALLING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

Showcase  Format:  The teams in the College Classic and Gold Invitational will pitch from 43' and the teams in the 18A divisions will pitch from 40' each team will play a minimum of 5 games.

Mercy Rule:  A 10 runs after 5 innings "mercy" rule will be in effect for ALL games.  The College Coaches do not want to watch blowouts.

Lineups:  You do not need to turn in lineups as Showcase rules indicated there will be free substitution and unlimited batters in the batting order so the need for a official lineup is not necessary.

Game Time:  Official game will end at 7 innings or 1 hour 20 minutes with the finish the inning rule unless the home team is batting and is ahead in which case game is over. Obvious delay of game tactics will not be allowed by umpires. Remember - the college coaches want to see girls playing, not coaches trying to stall out the clock.

Forfeits:  Forfeits are to be avoided at all costs. Forfeits are at the discretion of the Tournament Director at your location of play. If you are short a player (due to injury or other unforeseen circumstances) and need one to keep you from forfeiting, please contact the Tournament Desk or Tournament Director immediately. Temporary replacement players may be available, but we do need some notice. To avoid a forfeit, you are allowed to borrow a player from another team.  However, you must receive approval from the Tournament Director to do this.  Forfeits benefit neither team since the objective of the tournament is for the girls to be seen on the field by the college scouts!!! 

Teams that forfeit a game for any reason, risk not being accepted into this Showcase in the future.  If you are unable to play a game, you must advise the tournament officials, plus it is recommended that you attempt to find a replacement team for your game.  You are ultimately responsible to make sure that your opponent is not shorted their opportunity to show their players.

Weather Contingencies:  In case of uncontrollable circumstances or interruptions due to weather, the Tournament Director reserves the right to alter the tournament format in any way necessary to reach a conclusion. This can include, but not limited to, shortened game times, fewer games guaranteed, or playing rule changes. Games interrupted might not be resumed. Everything possible will be done to get the players on the field as soon as possible.

Weather Hotline:  We will have a Weather Hotline number that teams can call during the tournament for schedule information if the tournament is affected by weather.  This number will be included in your coaches packet, which will be issued at check-in, this number is for coaches use ONLY.

Your Responsibility:  It is ultimately the responsibility of the team managers and coaches to verify their schedule daily to make sure that no changes have been made. We will do what ever we can to make it easy for you to be notified of changes, but you must do your part.  Please be diligent on a daily basis, especially if there have been circumstances that could cause schedule changes.  Also it is the responsibility of the team managers and coaches to know their field assignments, times, etc, for all games. The Official Tournament Board will be maintained at the Main Tournament Desks next to the College Coaches Hospitality tents.  Please verify your game schedule occasionally at the Main Tournament Desk.  Teams that no-show a game risk being replaced in their other games, and also may not be invited to future tournaments.

Injuries:  Limited Emergency First Aid supplies will be available at the Tournament Desk at each location.  It is recommended that each team bring their own first aid supplies.  If a injury occurs, the Tournament Director should be called for assistance, and in severe cases an Ambulance will be called.  Any Player, Coach, Umpire or Spectator who when injured seems to have been unconscious for any amount of time or are experiencing neck/head injuries should not be moved off the field.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct:  Managers/coaches are responsible for their own conduct and for that of their players, assistants and spectators. Abusive language and/or unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated in any degree. Noisemakers, whether homemade or store bought, are not allowed. Coaches, players, and spectators may be ejected from the game if in violation of this rule. The initial "cooling off period" is the rest of the game. Any manager, coach, player or spectator who is ejected from a game may/will have their behavior reviewed by the Umpire in Chief and/or the Tournament Director, and the "cooling off period" may be extended from one game to the rest of the day and even to the rest of the tournament, depending on severity of conduct. Any manager, coach, or spectator who is ejected must leave the park for the duration of the cooling off period. A player who is ejected will be restricted to the dugout for any games during the cooling off period and will not be allowed to play in any games in any manner for the rest of the cooling off period. This is a severe penalty so be on notice that misbehavior on the part of players, coaches or spectators will not be tolerated. Managers/coaches may be held responsible for players and spectators behavior also. If any one who has been ejected fails to follow umpire instructions or fails to abide by the cooling off period, the team will be ejected from the tournament.  The Lone Star Classic has a "zero tolerance" policy.

Warm-up Area:  Pre-Game Warm-up is to be conducted only in the Warm-up areas or in the grass outfield areas on fields with temporary fencing. Any team may use any of these allowed areas. 
In addition there is to be no throwing of balls or batting in or near the sidewalk areas. There is to be no hitting of balls or throwing of balls into permanent or temporary fencing.  Any player warming up a pitcher must wear a catcher's mask.

Lightning Detection System:  The parks are NOT equipped with a lightning detection system. This will be determined by the consideration of the Showcase director and/or the UIC. If the warning is given, all players, coaches and spectators must leave the area and take shelter in their cars or other secure place until an all clear is given. Tournament officials will give the all clear within 10 minutes of no lightning or lightning conducive activity. Please cooperate.

Wristbands:  All players must wear the appropriate colored wristband during the duration of the tournament. Players without wristbands will not be allowed to play. A limited number of extra wristbands will be available at the tournament desk if a band is lost or broken, but it is recommended that the players be extremely responsible with their wristbands. It is recommended that the wristband be attached loosely to the wrist so it can be taken off and put back on during the weekend. The wristbands will show that the players are eligible to play in the tournament, PLUS they designate to the college coaches the year of graduation of the player and their recruiting eligibility.

Double Wide First Base:  Double wide first bases are in use at all of the Parks we are using. The batter-base runners are to use the foul side base, while the defensive player must use the fair side base. However, if the throw is coming from foul territory, then the batter-base runner uses the fair side base, and the defensive player uses the foul side base.  Avoid collisions at all costs please make sure to tell your players about this.  If they get hurt and cannot play then they lose their chance at being recruited… Play it smart!!!

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  Teams that cancel after gaining approved status for the Showcase will be charged a $200 cancellation fee. Within 14 days of the tournament, teams that cancel will be charged the full entry fee as the cancellation fee.  There will be no refund of entry fees due to uncontrollable circumstances, such as weather.

Pick-up Players:  Teams are highly encouraged to bring more than 9 players to the tournament.  A roster of 11 is recommended in case of injuries or illness, especially since forfeits are not allowed.
The tournament committee reserves the right to disqualify any team or any player to preserve the integrity of the tournament.  Teams and players will be reviewed to determine, and ensure, eligibility.  Teams or players may be subject to disqualification at any time with no refund.  This is an invitational tournament.

THIS IS A COLLEGE SHOWCASE AND THE COLLEGE COACHES ARE HERE TO SEE YOUR PLAYERS PLAY BALL.  PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ENCOURAGE YOUR PLAYERS TO HUSTLE ON AND OFF THE FIELD AT ALL TIMES SO THAT THEY CAN GET IN AS MANY INNINGS AS POSSIBLE IN EVERY GAME.  WE ALSO EXPECT FOR THE COACHES OF ALL TEAMS TO ADHERE TO….ABSOLUTELY NO STALLING!!!!!!!

ABSOLUTELY NO KILLING THE CLOCK!!!

NO PROLONGED ARGUMENTS OVER CALLS WITH THE UMPIRES!!!

PLAY EVERY GAME OUT TILL THE END.  THIS IS A SHOWCASE FOR YOUR PLAYERS NOT OUR COACHING ABILITIES OR WIN / LOSS RECORDS. COACHES STAY AS LOW KEY AS POSSIBLE AND LET OUR PLAYERS PERFORM.
 

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