9 TH ANNUAL

                       “CLASH OF THE TITANS”

                                         XMAS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

                                                     SPONSORED BY TAMIAMI YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE

                                                                                  AND TEAM MIAMI 
 

* WHERE : TAMIAMI PARK- 11201 SW 24^TH ST.    MIAMI, FLORIDA

* DATES  :  DECEMBER 10 ^{TH --} THROUGH DECEMBER 14^TH                          

* 3 GAME GUARANTEE, PONY RULES

* TROPHIES FOR 1^ST AND 2^ND PLACE TEAMS, MEDALS FOR 3^RD AND 4^TH PLACE

* ALL TEAMS WILL MAKE PLAYOFFS

* CUTOFF DATE MAY 1^ST 2009 (NO EXCEPTIONS) 

                                                                     DIVISIONS

6&U( MODIFIED COACH PITCH)       10&U                  14&U(60-90)

7&8U- COACH PITCH                           11&U                  15 & 16 U (JV DIV)

8&U- KIDS PITCH                                  12&U                  17&18U (VARSITY)

9&U                                                          13&U (54-80)       

PLEASE MAIL OR EMAIL YOUR TEAM INFO TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.REGISTRATION FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS $ 4OO PER TEAM IN THE 6U DIV TO 10U DIV. FEES DUE BY DEC.1^ST  

$450 ENTRY FEE FOR 11u,12u,13u,14u,15&16U DIVISION AND VARSITY DIVISIONS 

COACHES MEETING WILL BE HELD ON DEC 5^Th. @8PM BEHIND CONCESSION STAND NEXT TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD.WHERE ALL TEAMS WILL CHECK IN AND TURN IN ALL PAPER WORK. 

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THESE TOURNAMENT FORMS ON OUR WEBSITE : ROSTER FORM, MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS, AND COPY OF THE TOURNAMENT RULES.  

ALL SPECIAL TIMES AND DATES REQUEST MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE DEADLINE. 

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

TITANS BASEBALL CLUB

13336 NW 5^TH TERR

MIAMI, FLORIDA 33182 

ATTENTION: JOAQUIN NETO FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL  (305)282-3652  OR EMAIL ME AT JNETO@BELLSOUTH.NET

TOURNAMENT WEBSITE: www.ballcharts.com/titansbaseballclub 

TEAM NAME: ________________________  EMAIL_________________________DIV_____ 

CONTACT:___________________________ PHONE#________________________ 

SPECIAL REQUEST:___________________________________________________________

 

 

 

TITANS BASEBALL CLUB INC

SPONSORED BY TYBA 
BASEBALL WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY & OFFICIAL BASEBALL TEAM ROSTER 
 
NAME OF TEAM:_______________________________________________ 

Age Group -CHECK  ONE   7/ 8U Coach Pitch ________ 8U (KP)________ 9/10U______ 11/12U______ 13/14U(54-80)_______ 14U_______ 16U(JV)_______ 18U(varsity)_______

                                                                                                                                              READ BEFORE SIGNING: 
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the/TITANS BASEBALL CLUB INC athletics/sports program, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:  
The risk of injury from the activities involved in the program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist and, 
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume all full responsibility for my participation; and, 
I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and 
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS TITANS BASEBALL CLUB INC , their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, City of Pembroke Pines, Village of Pinecrest, City of Hialeah, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami Shores, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. 
PARENTS/GUARDIANS SIGNATURE SHOULD BE ON THE SAME NUMBERED LINE AS PLAYER'S NAME APPEARS ON THIS ROSTER. By signing this roster, parent or legal guardian agrees to the above statements and verifies that the date of birth is correct. Parent or legal guardian of each youth player must sign below. FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE: This is to certify that I, as parent/legal guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE.

PLAYER NAME (please print)         DOB                             Address PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE           SCHOOL 1.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   2.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   3.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   4.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   5.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   6.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   7.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   8.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   9.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   10.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   11.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   12.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   13.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   14.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   15.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   16.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   17.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   18.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   19.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE   20.     I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE

TEAM MANAGER'S AFFIDAVIT - I, the manager of the above team, do hereby state that all of the information supplied above is correct to the best of my knowledge and that all parents or guardians signed the above in their own handwriting. I further agree that each player is eligible to compete with my team in the USSSA Baseball Program in accordance with the USSSA rules governing baseball/ COACH PITCH MODIFICATIONS.  
MANAGER'S SIGNATURE_________________________________________________________________DATE______________________ 
MANAGER'S MAILING ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ MANAGER'S ONE_______________________________________

IMPORTANT - Each team manager shall be responsible to keep legal copies of birth certificates, etc., at all times in case of protest..

  

 

    

9^TH ANNUAL

Clash of the Titans Christmas Tournament

Sponsored by: Tamiami Youth Baseball and Team Miami

TOURNAMENT RULES and REGULATIONS

(Revised December 2008) 

The playing rules for the Clash of the Titans are the same as PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL except those rules and regulations in the Special Section. 

           Section 1 - AGE DIVISIONS

1. The following are the official age categories

      7&8 UNDER (Coach Pitch)

       8U KIDS PITCH

9 &10 UNDER (MUSTANG)     

11u / 12 UNDER (BRONCO)

13 & UNDER / 14 & UNDER

16 & UNDER (JV)

18 & UNDER (VARSITY)        

2. The player’s age on May 1^st, 2009

 
 

Section 2 - Roster and Documentation

1. All teams MUST be PAID IN FULL prior to FIRST game!
2. Each team must complete and submit the Roster with no less than 9 and no more than 15 players.  Players may not be added to the roster after the team’s first game.
3. Copies of birth certificates, passport or resident alien cards are required for all players on the roster, and must be on hand through out the tournament.
4. Parental signatures Authorization/Release for each player must be completed, signed by parent or legal guardian and the original turned in as the OFFICIAL form.
5. Team roster and Authorization/Release forms must be turned in prior to team’s FIRST game!
6. RAIN OUTS REFUNDS: Full refund if no game has begun; ½ refund if 1^st game is started; and NO refund once 2^nd game begins. If tournament is cancelled a $50 will be charged for tournament fees and cost per team.
7. If rain occurs tournament director will/shall eliminate 3^rd game guarantee and make tournament into 2 game guarantees. or make tournament a shot gun double elimination tournament to complete tourney. Tournament director has the right to choose best option to finish tournament.

 
 
 
 

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Section 3 – Playing Field

1. Distance between the bases:

 7  & 8 Under  60’

      8 & Under   60’

      9-10 & Under  65’

      11-12 & Under 70’

      13 & Under  80’

      14/ JV/ Varsity 90’ 

2. Pitching distance:

 7 & 8 under  Coach Pitch

      8 & Under  40’

      9-10 & Under  44’

      11-12 & Under 48’

      13 & Under  54’ 

      14/ JV/ Varsity  60.5’ 

Section 4 – Pitching Regulations

1. There are no inning limitations on pitching.  Each Coach is responsible for his pitchers.

 

2. If a pitcher is changed to a defensive position or removed from line-up he may not return to pitch in THAT game.

 
 

Section 5 – Regulation and Official Game

1. A regulation game consists of six (6) innings in 7&8U, 8U, 9-10U, and 11-12U DIVISIONS; and seven (7) innings in the 13U, 14U, JV, and Varsity Divisions.

 

a) When a regulation game is tied, extra innings shall be played until a WINNER is declared or the time limit has expired.  Tie games must be completed in the Championship Round. 

b) All games, including the Championship games, will be played with a run rule: ALL DIVISIONS EXCEPT 7&8 CP SEE SPECIAL RULES

20 run after 1^st inning

12 run after 3^rd inning

10 run after 4^th inning

  8 run after 5^th inning 
 
 

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2. Official Game

  

a) A game is official if it is suspended for any reason after 2 ½ -3 innings have been played in the 7&8U, 8U, 9-10U, and 11-12U Divisions; or after 3 ½-4 innings in the 13U, 14U, JV, and Varsity Divisions. 

b) If a game is suspended for any reason before becoming an Official Game, it             shall continue from the point of curtailment as a make-up suspended game. 

3. Time Limits

**All games (EXCEPT the Championship Game) will have time limits** 

1. Time limit for the 7&8U Modified Coach Pitch is ONE HOUR and FIFTEEN minutes (1:15)
2. Time limit for 8U KIDS PITCH is 1 hour and 30 mins.
3. Time limit for 9-10U, 11-12U is ONE HOUR and FORTY-FIVE minutes (1:45)
4. Time limit for 13U, 14U, JV, and Varsity is ONE HOUR and FIFTY minutes (1:50)

 
 

Section 6 – Protest and Forfeits

1. Protest may be made on rules infractions only, not on judgment calls by the umpires.

 

1. The Competition Committee shall make all FINAL determinations on any protest.

 

2. A protest requires a $100 Fee in CASH ONLY.  If the protest is upheld the fee will be refunded immediately.  If the protest is denied the fee is forfeited.

 

3. Challenging the age of a player is considered a PROTEST and requires the FEE.

 

4. All protest must be made to the UMPIRE-IN-CHIEF prior to the next pitch or attempted play.

 

5. The Competition Committee shall rule on the protest prior to play continuing.

 
 
 
 

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2. Forfeits

 

1. Any team that loses a game by FORFEIT shall be withdrawn from the tournament without claim or refund.
2. Forfeit time is TEN (10) minutes after the scheduled start time of the game.

 
 

Section 7 – Special Rules

1. A runner for the catcher must be used with two (2) outs.  The runner shall be his team’s last out.  If the last is the pitcher, then the first out of the inning shall run.

 

2. The batters and runners must use double earflap helmets at all times.  There is no penalty.

 

3. All teams must be in complete uniforms.  This includes socks, shirt, pants, and caps.  Manager and coaches must wear cap and shirt.

 

4. Metal Cleats are permitted only in the 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, JV, and Varsity DIVISIONS.

 

5. The GAME SHEET must be completed prior to each game.  All players and substitutes must be listed.

 

6. The catcher must use a mask and catcher helmet at all times, including pitcher warm-ups.

 

7. Wood and Metal bats may be used.  All other rules on bats are the same as in the Official Major League Baseball Rules.

 

8. The RE-ENTRY RULE shall be used.  This is only for the starting players and they must re-enter into the same position in the batting order.  The player re-entering may play a different defensive position.

 

9. In a situation which a team does not have an eligible substitute for a player that becomes ill or is injured, the last player removed from the line-up may re-enter the game without penalty.  A team may finish a game with 8 players.  The position in the line-up for the player that is not playing (the 9^th player) shall be consider an automatic out.

 

10. In the 8u Div only: There will be no leads. the runner can only steal when ball crosses plate. A runner on 3^rd can only score when ball is put into play. EXAMPLE: man on 1^st and 3d runner on 1^st steals 2^nd runner on 3^rd cannot score. example #2: runner on 2^nd steals 3^rd catcher throws ball into left field runner cannot score.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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11. An extra hitter may be used.  This is an extra hitter in the line-up.  The extra hitter may enter the game on defense and the player leaving the field becomes the extra hitter.  You may change the EH every inning and have a different player as the EH. But the batting order stays the same.

 

12. Slide rule MANDATORY!! If a runner makes contact with a fielder on a base, he MUST slide.  Players advancing to second with intent to break-up double play must slide directly into the bag.  All calls regarding rough play, sliding, etc., shall be judgment calls of the umpires.  PENALTY on the runner is that he is OUT and the ball is DEAD! All runners must return to the last base they legally had possession of prior to the infraction.

 

13. Baseballs: Each team must provide 1 NEW baseball and 1 GOOD USED baseball per game.  Additional baseballs maybe be required during the game.  All baseballs must be “Cushioned Cork Center” and shall be approved for tournament play by Pony League, Little League, Babe Ruth, or NFHS.  Cork and rubber center baseballs are NOT PERMITTED!

 
 
 

Section 8 – 7&8U Coach Pitch

1. In the 7&8U eleven (11) players may play on defense.

 

2. In 7& 8cp all players bat in the batting order.  There shall be free defensive substitution.  If a team had more players than the other team, they may elect to bat the same number of players as the opponent.  The other player(s) are then treated as regular substitutes.  **Only those players in the batting order may be substituted for freely*

 

3. In the 7&8u (cp) division once the ball is thrown into the pitcher’s circle area or when an infielder with possession of the ball call time-out (in the infield), the ball is dead and all runners must return to the nearest base. There will be a line between 1^st and 2^nd and 2^nd and 3^rd runners passed the lines will be awarded next base when infielder calls time out in the infield (inside the bases) as well as a line going from 3^rd to home. this will all be umpires judgement.

 
 
 
 
 

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4. Pitches
   1. In the 7&8u a batter shall receive a maximum of 5 pitches.The batter is out with 3 strikes or after the 5^th pitch. Batter stays alive with a foul ball on 5^th pitch.etc…

 

5. In the 7&8u the inning is over when:
   1. The defensive team gets three (3) OUTS.
   2. The offensive team scores five (5) runs.
   3. The team losing can score 5runs + 5 runs
   4. EXCEPTION: the last inning is OPEN.  The defensive team must make the three (3) outs to end the inning.

 

Section 9 – Seeding and Tie-breaker format

1. All teams will play 2 seeding games.  After completing pool play, all qualifying teams will be seeded in the championship round.

 

2. Seeding is determined by each team’s win/loss record within their pool/group.

 

3. Teams with identical win/loss record within their pool/group will be seeded following the below listed tie-breaker system:

 

1. FIRST: Winner of head-to-head competition is higher seed.  If all teams with same win/loss record did not face each other the you go to the next step B.
2. SECOND: Run differential (maximum of 7 runs per game).
3. THIRD: Team with the least number of runs allowed is higher seed.
4. FOURTH: Team with the most runs scored is higher seed.
5. FIFTH: If teams are still tied, then a coin toss will determine the higher seed.

 

4. WILD CARD: team(s) if any shall be seeded following the same format as above.

 
 

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Section 10 – Pre-game

1. A flip of a coin determines the home team.  The 3^rd base dugout is the home dugout.  In the Championship Round (Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, or Championship Game) the higher seed is the Home Team.

 

2. Teams will not be permitted to take batting practice or infield practice on the playing field.

 

3. The GAME SHEET must be completed before each game.  Each manager must sign the game sheet at the conclusion of the GAME.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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