Tournament Format

All tournaments listed on this web site will be Pool Play Formats (unless otherwise noted). The number of teams participating in an age Division will determine three (3) games or four (4) game schedules.
 

No Coolers Allowed in all Ball Parks

Team are allowed one (1) team cooler.
 

No Food or Drinks Allowed in Ball Parks

No food or drink beverage of any kind will be allowed or permitted in all venues. Coaches need to inform all parents of this policy. The concession stand is usually run by the lacal Athletic Clubs that own the fields and the concession stand is one way they generate money. Any team not following policies or rules will be removed from the tournament.

Violation of Policies or Tournament Rules

Any parent, coach, team member, or fan that violates policies or rules of the AAU Tournament, will be removed from any and all venues for the remainder of the Tournament.
 

Head Coaches' Responsibility

The Head Coach of a team is held responsible for the conduct of his Assistant Coaches, players, parents, and fans. He should make sure that all rules of the Tournament are explained to each member above.
 

Teams Arriving for Games

Teams should be present one hour before schedule starting game time.
 

Early Game Starting Times

Games may be started early if fields are ready. No game will be started more than one (1) hour early.
 

Coin Flipping

Head Coaches will flip for Home Team for each pool play game. For bracket play games, the highest seed is the home team, except the Championship Game and "if" game, which a coin flip may determine the home team.
 

Batting Cage



Fields that have batting cages, are a first come first serve basis. Teams that are using the cages and teams are waiting please be courteous and finish in a timely manner.

Dugouts

Visiting team will have the 3rd base dugout.
Home team will have the 1st base dugout.
 
 

Line Up Cards

Get your line up cards from the Site Director. Use only the Tournament line up cards.  Line up cards must be turned in thirty (30) minutes before schedule starting game time. The site director enforces this.
 

Pitching Requirements

After each game the Head Coach will sign the official score book on the pitching innings used for his team.
 

Tournament Director

Tournament Director always has the authority to revise or change the format due to rain or any other reason that he feels necessary in the interest of the Tournament.
 

Rain

Teams should report to venues, if there is any doubt of games being played. The responsibility will be the Head Coach to find out if games are rained out or being moved. Coaches must come to the venues to find out if games will be played or if a game has been rescheduled. If at all possible, games will be played to completion. Games that are stopped will continue from the point of stopping, if they are not official game status. Rain delays could last for any period of time.
 

Rain - Team Fees

The AAU Baseball policy for rain and cancellations of games or tournaments is as follows:
No game played due to rain -- full tournament refunded within 48 hours
One (1) game started or completed -- 1/2 tournament entry fee will be refunded, within 48 hours
Second (2nd) game started or completed -- No amount will be refunded.
 
Tournament directors are not required to refund gate money for games that are postponed, cancelled or rescheduled due to rain if a game is started due to our umpire payment policy.
 
Forfieted games also count as a game played and refunds are not requred.
 

Official Game Status

If rain occurs after official game status has been reached, and the game can not be continued due to rain and the field condition, that game will be called and become a complete official game. The Tournament Director will make that decision only.
 

Called Game

For all age divisions, the umpire may suspend a game, but not declare the game complete, in order to hold discussions with AAU Tournament Officials. AAU Tournament Officials will attempt to play all games to completion unless it becomes imperative to change the Tournament Format.
 

Time Limits

Time limits will be completely a decision of the Tournament Director, however, this must be announced at the mandatory coaches' meetings before the tournament begins.
Suggested Time Limit:
 
Coach Pitch - 8:u 1.5 Hours
9:u, 10:u, 11:u, 12u 2 Hours
13:u, 14:u, 15:u 2.5 Hours
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International Extra Inning Rule

NCAAU Tournaments "may" adopt the following procedures to help reduce complaints from parents and coaches. This system will help reduce games from being hours behind in schedule and reducing late night games from continuing.
 
To start each extra inning of a tied ballgame, the following procedure may be used, with all other game rules applying:
 
1. To start the extra inning, the visiting team will place the last out recorded during previous inning as a        runner at second base.
2. To complete the extra inning, the home team will place the last out recorded during the previou inning     as a runner at second base.
3. Play each extra inning until three outs is recorded.
4. Continue with this procedure until a winner is decided.

As stated above, this procedure, if used, must be announced at the Mandatory Coaches' Meeting before the Tournament starts.
 

Home Plate Slide -- North Carolina Rules for All Ages --

Headfirst Slides will be ALLOWED in all AGE GROUPS in 2005-2006 and beyond.
 

High School Federation Rules

High School Federation Rules will be used for all ages except where modified and printed in the AAU Baseball Handbook, the National AAU Codebook and the North Carolina AAU Baseball Guidebook and the North Carolina AAU Baseball Rules.
 

Bat Rules

There has been a change in the bat size rules. Age Divisions 9:u - 14:u shall not be limited by the High School Baseball Rules published by the National Federation of State High School Associations regarding bat dimensions.
 

AAU Patch

The AAU Patch is required on the primary uniform and the primary uniform is to be worn at the first game of the District Championship or Consolation Finals. The AAU Patch will not be required during regular season Tournaments. The Patch will be required for only the District Qualifying Championship and the National Championship. (See the National Rule Book for the Patch Rule for National Championships). The official AAU Baseball Cloth Emblem must be affixed to the left sleeve of the primary uniform jersey by each player and coach.
NCAAU District Championship Penalty: NONE
 

Coaches Uniform

Coaches do not need to be in full uniform, but should be in appropriate matching athletic attire, consistent with the team uniform. (Such as collared shirts and coaches shorts, with athletic shoes.)
 

Ejections (Manager, Coach or Players)

In all age divisions, the first occurrence results in suspension for the game (removal from game site - adults only will have to leave the venue) in which ejection occurs and the next scheduled game.
 
The second (2nd) occurrence during the tournament results in suspension for the remainder of the tournament as well as possible imposition of further sanctions subject to the review of the association level AAU Tournament Official for association competitions and national AAU Tournament Official for national championships.
 
 

Baseball Director

The Baseball Director shall investigate complaints regarding the violation of Association Rules, National Committee Rules, or the AAU Code, by NCAAU athletes, coaches, volunteers or clubs.
 
1. If the Director determines that a violation has occurred, he may impose penalties as provided by the AAU Code and the NCAAU Rules.
2. Penalties imposed by the Baseball Chairman may be appealed to the NCAAU Board of Review and subsequent appeal bodies as provided by the AAU Code.

The Director may delegate these duties to an Infraction Committee appointed by him to consider Code/Rule violations, or he may refer cases directly to the Board of Review.
 
 

The Coaches / Volunteer Code of Honor

I promise upon my word of honor to help to create an environment in which primary emphasis is placed upon the emotional and physical well-being of AAU athletes, rather than winning. I will lead, by example, and will demonstrate the value of fair play and sportsmanship to all participants. Lastly, by becoming an AAU member, I agree to be bound by the AAU Code as well as all procedures and policies.
 
Conduct: Teams, Coaches, Players, and Organizations are subject to sanctions imposed by the Baseball Chairman for misconduct. Sanctions may be appealed to the NCAAU Review Committee and may include fines, suspension, forfeiture, probation, or other appropriate action. Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, destruction of property, intoxication, possession of alcohol, drugs, weapons, or commission of crime during any AAU Competition. Sanctions may be imposed for failure to comply with this publication of the NCAAU Baseball Rules or the AAU Code. Coaches are expected to comply with the National Committee statement of the Coaches Ethics, which is printed in this bulletin.
 
 

Team Classifications

Teams who attempt to circumvent our rating procedures by attempting to play "under the radar" in an effort to intentionally deceive our committee will be strongly considered for reclassification to the higher class.



Park Rules 


Although we have listed the most common park rules, many city and county owned parks have other local rules set in place. It is sole responsibility of each team, coach, player and fan to familiarize themselves with all park rules.


Please abide by the following policies, which are for your safety of others.



1. All ball fields that host AAU Tournaments are ALCOHOL-FREE facilities NO alcoholic beverages are allowed.
2. FIREARMS are strictly prohibited.
3. TOBACCO is allowed in Designated Areas Only.
4. NO PETS are allowed.
5. ABUSIVE or VULGAR language is not allowed.

 

Field Etiquette

1. Keep all equipment inside the dugout.
2. NO INFIELD practice before the game.
3. Stay off the infield until game time.
4. Never soft-toss into the fence. Bring a portable net to hit wiffle balls into the outfield.
5. Do not allow your players to dig holes into the playing fields.
6. Coaches, after each game put all trash in your dugout into the trash.

 










Last Updated (Wednesday, 25 August 2010 04:27)