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TOURNAMENT RULES

STRONG ISLAND FASTPITCH –ONE DAY TOURNAMENT RULES (2026)

  1.    All teams must be USA Softball registered to participate.

    2.    Games are 90 mins finish the inning 100mins game ends.

    3.    Entry fee does not include umpire fees.

    4.    Tournament format is to be found on the event info as one day tournaments formats can change.

    5.   Rules below pertain to one day tournaments. Unless stated in event info area on USA. 
    6. ALL STRONG ISLAND RULES ARE SUBJECT TO SUPERCEED USA RULES

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STRONG ISLAND FASTPITCH – WEEKEND TOURNAMENT RULES (2026)

    1.    All teams must be USA Softball registered to participate.

    2.    Teams must be available to play FRIDAY SATURDAY and SUNDAY AS WELL AS readily available 30 Mins prior to start time to keep games on schedule and tournament to run smoothly— no exceptions.

    3.    Entry fee does not include umpire fees.

    4.    Umpire Fees:

    •    Saturday: $45 per team per game (1 umpire)

    •    Sunday: $80 per team per game (2 umpires)

    5.    Tournament Format: 2-day event — pool play into single elimination.

    6.    Awards: Champion & Runner-Up team awards.

    7.    10U / 12U: 1 MVP Pool Play Award per game.

    8.    14U / 16U / 18U: Individual awards to both finalists + MVP Game Award.

    9.    Saturday Home/Away determined by coin flip.

    10.    Universal lineup allowed on Saturday only.

    11.    Unlimited substitutions permitted.

    12.    Courtesy runner allowed for pitcher and catcher.

    13.    Saturday games may end in a tie.

    14.    Game Times:

    •    Spring & Fall: 1 hr 15 min (finish the inning)

    •    Summer (starts after Memorial Day): 1 hr 20

min (finish the inning)

    •    Finals: 1 hr 40 min (finish the inning)

    •    Sunday ties go to tie-breaker rules.

    15.    Sunday Batting Rules: DP/Flex allowed; maximum 10 batters.

    16.    Seeding Criteria:

    1.    Record

    2.    Head-to-Head (only if all tied teams played each other)

    3.    Runs Allowed (averaged if games differ)

    4.    Runs Scored (averaged if games differ)

    5.    If still tied — coin toss

    17.    Higher seed is home team on Sunday.

    18.    Coaches must have copies of player birth certificates — no exceptions.

    19.    Teams must submit rosters and be PAID IN FULL before Game 1 — no exceptions.

    20.    All teams must carry their own team insurance.


    21. ALL STRONG ISLAND RULES ARE SUBJECT TO SUPERCEED USA RULES
 

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Guest Player Policy

    21.    Guest players are allowed in all SIFP tournaments.

    22.    Any guest player not on the USA Softball roster requires a new roster submission prior to the start of the tournament. Roster must be on USA Softball, guest player roster must be submitted before first pitch. IN THE EVENT of not being able to update a roster on USA , you must submit a time and dated roster prior to your first game. Tournament assistants will secure roster with time and dated.

    23.    Guest players must be:

    •    Age-eligible for the division

    •    Able to show a birth certificate if requested

    24.    No guest player may be added after the tournament begins.

 

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Weather Policy

    25.    Strong Island Fastpitch will make every effort to complete the tournament.

    26.    Tournament cancellations or delays due to weather are at the sole discretion of SIFP.

    27.    Once games begin, USA Softball umpires determine field safety.

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 28. ROSTER ELIGIBILITY 

If your team has a roster uploaded to USA Softball, please make sure it is completely up to date before the tournament begins.

If you are unable to add a player through USA Softball, you must submit a roster Friday night via email or to the tournament desk prior to your team’s first game.

Any player being added to your roster must be submitted by Friday night via email to establish a date and time stamp. Any player who may participate at any point during the tournament must appear on your official Friday roster, either:

No exceptions will be made after the deadline.

Roster Verification

In the event of a roster challenge or roster check, coaches must be able to provide proof of their roster, and it must match the roster on file with SIFP.

Additionally, teams must have access to proof of age for all players. This may include:

  • Copies of birth certificates, or

  • A parent/guardian available to provide a copy or screenshot upon request.

Please note there will be a 5-minute time limit to provide the requested roster and player verification information if questioned during the tournament. 
SIFP HAS THE RIGHT TO DEQUALIFY TEAMS UPON THE ABOVE. AS WELL AS IT WILL BE A FORFIET OF A GAME. 

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WEATHER / RAIN POLICY  

4 Game Guarantee

 

• 1 game played = 75% credit issued  

• 2 games played = 50% credit issued  

• 3 games played = 25% credit issued  

• 4 games played = No credit issued  

 

All weather-related refunds will be issued as tournament credits.
* subject to change

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Play At Your Own Risk Policy

 

 

Participation in Strong Island Fastpitch events, leagues, and training sessions is voluntary and done at your own risk.

 

By attending or participating, you understand and accept:

 

  • The risks associated with athletic competition

  • Responsibility for your own safety

  • That Strong Island Fastpitch assumes no liability for injuries or damages

 

 

All participants should be properly insured and prepared.

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