BGSD Invitational Tournament

The top teams in the rankings in each division (Men's, Coed) are eligible. See the teams who have accepted invitations so far.

Special Events At Men's Tournament

Midway through the men's tournament we'll take some time for two special events, the Home Run Derby and the Golden Arm Contest

Home Run Derby

$10 entrance fee, ASA approved bats only. Hitters supply their own pitcher. Hitters get 8 outs in the first round, and may re-enter for another $10 if they are not satisfied with their output. The top 4 HR totals move on to the second round. Ties for the last spot will be broken by a one-pitch, farthest distance hit.

In round 2, home run totals are reset to zero. Players hit in reverse order of round 1 scores, and get 7 outs. The player with the most home runs in round 2 is the winner.

Prize: $100 and trophy

Golden Arm Contest

$10 entrance fee - a contest for those players not on HGH! A line will be marked in center field 200 feet away from home plate. Entrants get get five throws at a target approximately 6" tall and 3" wide set up at home plate. Scoring will be as follows:

Through the main target: 10 points
Through the secondary part of the target, or striking the target: 6 points
Within the batter's box/cones on either side of the plate: 2 points
Penalty for a throw that bounces twice or more: 1/2 the points awarded.

Top 4 scores from Round 1 advance to the finals. Best score in Round 2 is the champion.

Prize: $100 and trophy

General Tournament Rules

• All tournaments will be double elimination format
• Only ASA approved bats will be allowed.
• Time limit is 65 minutes. No inning shall start after 65 minutes have elapsed. Teams must be alerted by the umpire before the start of the last inning. THere will be no time limit for the championship game.
• The 'run rule" is 10 runs after 5 innings.
• The higher seeded team is the home team in all first round games. A coin flip will determine the home team in all games afterward.
• Teams should be at their field at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Managers should give lineups to the scorers at least 5 minutes before game time.
• Foul language rule is in effect.
• Hitters start with a 1-1 count. 1 foul ball is allowed after 2 strikes
• Home run limit is 5 over the fence per team per game. Any home run over the fence after 5 is an out.
• The tournament director will be the final arbiter for any protests.
• Up to 3 players not on the roster of the qualifying team may be added.

Men's Rules

• An EH (Extra Hitter) may be used. A team may bat 9, 10, or 11 hitters.
• A team may play with 9 players. A 10th player may be added during the game.
• There will be no courtesy runners

Coed Rules

• Teams may bat 9, 10, 11 or 12 players, provided there are always at least as many women as there are men in the lineup.
• Teams may start with 9 players (5 women and 4 men) and add a 10th male once the game has started.
• On defense the catcher must be of the opposite gender as the pitcher and the infield must have 2 male and 2 female players.
• Batting order alternates genders, unless playing with an extra female, in which case the first and last batters will be female.
• 12" ball will be used for men, 11" ball for women.
• If a male walks, the following female may elect to automatically walk or take an at bat. The male only advances to second base if the woman chooses to walk.
• All plays at home are force plays. Runners are bound to go home once they pass the 2/3rds line on the third base line. No contact is to be made with the catcher.
• Mercy rule of 15 runs after 4 innings will be in effect.

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