2008 Canada Cup International Fastpitch Futures Tournament World Junior Women's presented by MVP Athletic Supplies

Canada Cup Futures Playing Rules

1. Tournament rules will be I.S.F. unless otherwise stated.
   
   
2. Roster Size: The Canada Cup will be using an expanded roster of 19 players. This is an elite invitational tournament. We welcome the best female fastpitch players in the world. There is no residency or citizenship rule in effect.  We request that final rosters are submitted at the Coaches Technical Meeting on Sunday, July 13, 2008.  It is MANDATORY that final rosters are turned into the Games Control Supervisor at the pre-game coin toss, 30 minutes prior to the first tournament game and no changes will be accepted after this point.  Players may play in more than one Canada Cup Tournament (Women’s, Futures, Showcase tournaments), subject to the age eligibility criteria.  Any players playing in more than one Canada Cup Tournament must be registered on both rosters before the commencement of the tournament
   
   
3. Eligibility and Age Restrictions: Eligible players MUST be born in 1989 or more recently.  Players born in 1988 or earlier are NOT eligible to participate.  Players must carry proof of age in the form of a passport, birth certificate, baptismal certificate or other recognized government identification.  Photocopies of proof of age documents are sufficient to meet this requirement.  Teams may be asked to present this information to tournament officials.
   
   
4. A.S.A pitching rule will be permitted. Pitching distance will be 43 feet.
   
   
5. Any bat that meets current ASA or ISF Bat Standards may be used.
   
   
6. The Worth Core 47 Red Dot Ball is the official ball of the Canada Cup and will be used during all tournament games.
   
   
7. Five-minute infields will be allowed each game, time permitting.  The Games Supervisor will notify teams if infields are discontinued.
   
   
8. Run ahead Rule: 10 runs ahead after 3 innings or 7 runs ahead after 5 innings constitutes a win.
   
   
9. All protests will be handled prior to the next pitch. Protest committee shall consist of the Canada Cup Chairman, the Canada Cup Co-Chairman and the Canada Cup Futures & Showcase UIC or their assignees.  All decisions are final.
   
   
10. The International Tie-Breaker rule will be used in all round robin and play-off round games.

Tie-Breaker Rule



Starting in the top of the eight inning and each 1/2 inning, thereafter, the offensive team shall begin its turn at bat, with the player who is scheduled to bat last in their respective half inning being placed on second base. The player who is running can be substituted in accordance to substitution rules.



11. Five (5) warm-up pitches to start the game and each time a pitcher is relieved. All other times, only 3 warm-up pitches are permitted. On an injury to the pitcher where they leave the game the new pitcher may throw as many pitches as they wish.
    
    
12. Uniform Conflicts: In the event of a conflict in colours of uniforms, the team that wins coin toss will have the option.  The games supervisor has the discretion to call for a uniform change if they feel the colours will be too difficult to differentiate for spectators, media or athletes. Both teams must have 2 sets of uniforms at the park for every game.
    
    
13. Accreditation wristbands will be worn on the glove hand of all players.
    
    
14. All jewelry must be removed, other than medical alert.
    
    
15. No Metal Cleats.
    
    
16. 20-second clock will not be used.
    
    
17. Intentional Walk will not be used. Must pitch to batter.