Rules

UPDATED: 12 June 2009 10:40 AM CDT

PHONE NO: (RAIN) 314-995-0085

Managers (team Representative) check-in will be 45 minutes before your first game at Kirkwood Athletic Association

Tournament Rules

TEAM UNIFORMS: Team uniform requirements in the ASA Code will be enforced for players and coaches.

RUN AHEAD RULE: A 15 runs after (3) three innings, 12 runs after (4) four innings or 8 run after five (5) innings, rule will be used for the complete tournament.

TIME LIMIT: Inning shall be completed if started prior to expiration of the following time:

	Age Group	Time Limit
	Girls 10U	90 Minutes
	Girls 12U	90 Minutes
	Girls 14U	90 Minutes
	Girls 16U	90 Minutes
	Girls 18U	90 Minutes

TIE BREAKER: The tie breaker will begin at the end of time or at the top of the eighth inning.

PROTESTS: For all formal protests the tournament director will appoint a Protest Committee. The decision of the committee is final, there is no appeal.

TEAM ROSTERS AND OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMS: Each player must be listed on the official ASA roster form, which must be signed by the Metro Commissioner.

OFFICIAL PLAYER IDENTIFICATION: When requested by a tournament official, a player must provide proof of identification (which shall include a current photograph of the player and the players signature) and age. Failure of the challenged player or team manager to provide such ID and proof of age immediately will result in a forfeiture of the game.

GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AS SCHEDULED: If rain or other causes delay the tournament, it is the team managers responsibility to determine the new starting time with the TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR ONLY. There will be no grace period allowed.

DUGOUTS: First Team listed in tournament bracket sheet will use the 3^rd base dugout.

HOME TEAM: Home team will be determined by a flip of a coin at home plate before each game.

LINE UPS: Tournament officials will provide the official line-up cards for your use.

TEAM CONDUCT: Managers and Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their players, parents and fans at all times, both on and off the field.