Fees/Personal Conduct

Tournament Fees

ENTRY FEES

Entry fees are varied per tournament, discounts are available for teams/clubs. Please reach out to Kevin@LifetimeYouthSports.com for more information

UMPIRE FEES

PAP (Pay at the Plate) tournaments require each team to pay for umpires prior to the start of each game. The fees are structures as follows:

  • 7U/8U: $80 ($40/team)

  • 9U/10U: $100 ($50/team)

  • 11U/12U: $110 ($55/team)

  • 13U/14U: $120 ($60/team)

GATE FEES

$10 entry fee for visitors

Free entry for anyone 12 years old and under

$5 for Seniors and Veterans

Five tool Youth Rules and By-Laws

If a player pitches in game 1, they can pitch the daily max minus pitches thrown in game 1 in game 2. No player may pitch in 3 games in a day or 3 days in a row.

Specific Pitch Limit Rules:

  • A pitcher can finish the day with more than 30 pitches but cannot start a new batter once they exceed the 30-pitch limit (In order to be eligible to throw the next day)

  • It is the coach’s responsibility to confirm with the umpire that the pitcher was marked as “Frozen” or hit the “Threshold” at or before the start of the final at-bat.

  • The terms “Frozen” or “Threshold” refer to the points where the pitcher has reached a certain number of pitches but is allowed to complete the current batter without starting a new one.

  • After the game, the coach must confirm with the umpire that the rules were followed properly regarding pitch count and eligibility for future games.

  • Penalty:

    • In accordance with the pitch limitations and rest requirements outlined above, if a player is found to have exceeded the allowable pitch count or violated pitching rules, the pitcher must be removed from the game immediately upon discovery of the infraction. Additionally, the head coach may be subject to ejection if the violation is deemed blatant and obvious at the discretion of the director.

Common Rules in Question

Run Rules

6U-12U: 15 after 2, 10 after 3, 8 after 4

13U-14U: 15 after 3, 10 after 4, 8 after 5

The NFHS rulebook will serve as the default for any rules not previously mentioned.

Seeding Tie Breakers

  1. Record

  2. Head-to-Head

  3. Runs Allowed

  4. Run Differential (8 max per game)

  5. Runs Scored

  6. Coin Flip

Time limits

6U-8U: 1 Hour and 10 mins or 6 Innings

9U-12U: 1 Hour and 30 mins or 6 Innings

13U-14U: 1 Hour and 40 mins or 7 Innings

Note: The game will continue until the allotted time expires, with the current inning being completed if necessary. Coaches are advised to confirm the start time and game duration with the umpire during the plate meeting prior to the game.

Age GroupBat Type and Rules6U-12U

  • Metal, Composite, or Wood

  • No bat restrictions, but must have a proper USSSA certification stamp

  • USABat, BBCOR, and Wood bats are also allowed

13U

  • Metal, Composite, or Wood

  • Must use -5 or -3 bats, properly stamped and labeled

  • USABat, BBCOR, and Wood bats are also allowed

14U-18U

  • Metal, Composite, or Wood

  • Must be a -3 stamped BBCOR bat

  • Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood

  • Check specific event home page for bat type rules

BANNED BAT LIST

  • 2015 Demarini CF7 (-5)

  • 2015 Easton XL1 (-5)

  • 2016 Demarini CF8 (-5)

  • 2016 Demarini CF8 (-8)

  • 2016 Demarini CF8 (-10)

  • 2017 Demarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)**

  • 2017 Demarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4″ (-10)**

  • 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4″ (-10)**

  • 2017 Demarini CF Zen – Balanced (-5)

  • 2017 Demarini CF Insane – Endloaded (-5)

  • Louisville Slugger Blue Meta Composite (33/30 model only)

  • 2018 Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only)

(Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only – USA Baseball Marked)

7U–14U Player Eligibility

7U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2018

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (1st grade; born on/after January 1, 2018)

  • Cannot turn 8 before May 1, 2025

8U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2017

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (2nd grade; born on/after January 1, 2017)

  • Cannot turn 9 before May 1, 2025

9U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2016

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (3rd grade; born on/after January 1, 2016)

  • Cannot turn 10 before May 1, 2025

10U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2015

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (4th grade; born on/after January 1, 2015)

  • Cannot turn 11 before May 1, 2025

11U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2014

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (5th grade; born on/after January 1, 2014)

  • Cannot turn 12 before May 1, 2025

12U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2013

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (6th grade; born on/after January 1, 2013)

  • Cannot turn 13 before May 1, 2025

13U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2012

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (7th grade; born on/after January 1, 2012)

  • Cannot turn 14 before May 1, 2025

14U

  • Born on or after May 1, 2011

  • Up to 3 grade exemptions (8th grade; born on/after January 1, 2011)

  • Cannot turn 15 before May 1, 2025

Notes:

  • Each team may roster a maximum of three (3) grade-based exemptions.

  • Exempt players must meet both grade and birthdate requirements.

Click Here to view the official Five Tool Youth Rules. (Last updated 5/25/2021)

Five Tool Youth refers to the NFHS Rule book for any items not specifically addressed in the Five Tool Youth Rules Listed Above.

REFUND POLICY

If a team withdraws from an event 7+ days before the event, the team will receive a full refund.

If a team withdraws from an event 3-6 days prior to the event, the team will receive a refund of amount paid less a $25 admin fee

If a team withdraws from an event less than 3 days before the event no refund will be given.

If games are canceled due to weather or other events outside the control of Lifetime Youth Sports, refunds will be issued as a credit for team entry fees only - gate fees and umpire fees are non-refundable once paid.

Refunds are issues based on the number of games played:

  • 0 games played - Full refund

  • 1 game played - 50% credit to future tournament

  • 2 games played - 25% credit to future tournament

Refunds will be issued in the manner in which they were received. (Five Tool site, Venmo, Cash App…)

Personal Conduct Policy

Head coaches responsible for players, fans and team conduct

Head coaches are held responsible for the conduct of their players, coaches and fans. Game personnel (including spectators) shall not use language or gestures that will, in any manner, refer to, or reflect negatively toward opposing players. coaches, umpires, spectators, county/city park staff. PENALTY: In the case of unruly fans or unsportsmanlike conduct from fan(s) the team's head coach will be given the opportunity to inform fan(s) that their behavior is subject to that fan(s) being ejected from the game and from the park. If once fan(s) is warned by manager and behavior persists fan(s) will be ejected from park. If head coach does not warn fan and behavior continues both head coach and fan will be ejected by the umpire and/or the tournament director.

Head coach only allowed to appeal to umpire

Only head coaches or recognized head coach is allowed to appeal to umpires during the game and all conversations with an umpire should be conducted after a time out has been called and be held in a calm and professional manner. Verbal abuse of the umpire will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the game. Assistant coaches that do not adhere to this rule are subject to immediate ejection from game.

Head coach and a max of 2 coaches allowed in dugout

During all games a max of 3 coaches, 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches, will be allowed. The coaching staff may not exceed a total of 3 coaches at any time during any game (7U/8U is allowed to have 4 coaches).

All ejections of managers or coaches

Any head coach or assistant coach ejected from a game may be required to sit out the next game at the tournament director'sdiscretion. After being ejected a head coach or assistant coach must vacate the premises of the current game (must adhere to the cannot see or hear ejected coach policy). Any head coach caught continuing to coach after being ejected or suspended will be suspended for an additional period of time and/or possibly the remainder of the event and the team may be forced to forfeit the game.

Player ejections

Any player ejected from a game may be subject to an additional game suspension depending on the severity of the game misconduct. No coach, player, or team shall, at any time, whether from the bench, coaching box, or playing field, attempt to incite by word or sign, any unsportsmanlike conduct or demonstration by spectators. Penalty: Offending team member is subject to immediate ejection from game. (Profanity of any sort is strictly prohibited and is grounds for immediate ejection)