We will be hosting the 2nd annual IVC travel softball “fall frenzy” this year. Stay tuned for more information.
Events:
Raffle
TBD
2023’s raffle >>>>Yeti cooler full of snacks and beverages.
$20/ticket or 5 for $80
Grill and Concessions
Fresh grilled food and full concessions stand available
| 1 | Coaches, please have team ready to play at the allotted time. Warm-up areas are available beyond the outfield fences. There will only be a short break between games, so please have pitchers warmed up and ready to start as soon as possible. |
| 2 | All games are 7 innings with a 1:15 minute time limit; finish the inning. USA SB Rules apply except where noted. |
| 3 | 8U specific rules: HOI Softball League rules except: 5 run limit per inning, 6 innings / 1:15 time limit, and all other exceptions listed below. |
| 4 | A very brief umpire / coaches meeting will take place before each game. Game time starts at the conclusion of that meeting. |
| 5 | Home team is determined by coin flip. |
| 6 | Bat the bench and free defensive substitution format for all teams. |
| 7 | In the event of an injured or ill player, the player’s spot in the order can be skipped without an out, provided the team still has at least 9 players in the lineup. That player cannot re-enter for the remainder of the game (but can be in the line-up for a later game). |
| 8 | Courtesy runners for pitcher and catcher are allowed and should be the last completed at bat. Specifically, the courtesy runner shall be the last person who batted that is not: 1) currently on base, 2) the current pitcher or catcher, or 3) who have already courtesy-ran for the other position (pitcher or catcher) in the same inning. |
| 9 | Run rules: games will end if a team is up by 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings. |
| 10 | In the event of a tie game at the end of regulation play, pool play games will end in a tie. Round robin and bracket games will have extra innings, starting with a last completed at bat on 2nd base. |
| 11 | All umpire calls are final, and any disrespectful behavior by players, coaches, or spectators will not be tolerated. Violators will be ejected. |
| 12 | Umpires will fill out score card for each game and turn in to tournament organizers. Both coaches must confirm score by signature. |
| 13 | Winners in pool play and round robin formats will be determined by: 1) overall record 2) head-to-head 3) fewest runs allowed 4) fewest runs allowed in loss 5) coin flip |
| 14 | Rain outs: every effort will be made to play all scheduled games, and additional sites are available if needed to get the games in on a shortened schedule. If all games are not completed, refunds will be provided on the following schedule: 0 games played: 100% refund, 1 game played: 50% refund, 2 games played: 0% refund. |
| 15 | Home Run Derby: The cost to participate is $10, and you can sign up at the tournament organization table near the concession stand. Players should bring their preferred pitcher. Each player gets 10 swings, and the distance for a home run will be designated appropriately for each age group. |