Teams should fill first and third base dugouts on a first come, first served basis, irrespective of home and away designation. The higher seed based upon the original seeding will be the home team throughout the playoffs. Either an umpire or a member of tournament management must be present for the flip. The team that has traveled the greatest distance will call the flip. The home team for pool games shall be determined by a coin flip. The forfeit score shall be 7-0 for tiebreaker purposes. If a team has seven (7) or less uniformed and roster players to start a game, or at any point during the game, the game shall be declared a forfeit. If a ninth uniformed and rostered player arrives, that player may be inserted into the ninth spot in the batting order and the automatic out shall stop. If a team has to play with eight (8) players, the ninth spot in the batting order is an automatic out. Teams may start and finish games with eight (8) uniformed and rostered players. Teams shall arrive on site 45 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, as games may start prior to published times. Specific spectator information for each event can be found online at GAMEDAYUSA.COM under Event Details. Once spectator admission fees or parking fees are paid, there will be no refunds or rain checks. There will be spectator admission fees or parking fees for some events. In the unlikely event of a serious technology failure or outage, teams are required to send a representative to tournament headquarters for updates.

Teams should check back regularly in case changes are made that impact standings, seeds or brackets. In the event of a technical failure (server, etc.) or human error (score keyed in incorrectly, etc.), the Tournament Director will work to correct the error as quickly as possible, and will post and/or communicate updated information. Game Day USA relies heavily on technology for allowing teams to get scores and standings from mobile phones and mobile devices. Teams who fail to follow these procedures may be subject to a forfeit. Teams cannot begin tournament play until their roster is submitted and verified, and all player and coach waivers are on file. Once a roster is verified, it is frozen for that weekend’s tournament. All teams must check in upon arrival to verify and approve their compliance with the above. With regard to on-field calls, the decision of the umpires shall be final.Īll teams must submit an online roster, certificate of insurance, and waivers as directed by Game Day USA in pre-event correspondence. Professional umpires have been assigned to each game. Any interpretation and decision of the Tournament Director shall be final.

If questions or disputes arise about policies and procedures, coaches shall bring them to the attention of the Tournament Director to be dealt with. Game Day USA tournament management will make every effort to treat all teams with fairness.

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