2010 Bishop Gorman Desert Classic Rules

FORMAT -- 23 teams, two separate 16 and 7-team divisions. The 16-team Blue Division is tournament bracket play.

TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. Home team will be decided by coin flip, unless a local high school team is playing at its field. In that case, the local team will be home. Bishop Gorman varsity will be home in all tournament games.
2. All games will be 7 innings or no new inning after 2 hours and 30 minutes. Games can end in a tie if the 2:30 time limit is up. If advancement games are tied, they will be played out until there is a winner. There will be no time limit for the championship game.
3. 10-run rule after 5 innings.
4. Courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher at any time. One runner cannot run for both the pitcher and catcher in one inning. Courtesy runner must be an extra player who has not been in the game. If there are no extras left, then a courtesy runner cannot be used.
5. For questions on matchups in bracket play or location, check the www.craigschinmusic site on the internet or phone (702) 809-4294. Locations are subject to change.
6. There will be pre-game infield if time permits.
7. In case of rain, there will be updates on www.craigschinmusic.com .
8. Baseballs -- Teams must provide all game balls. Please bring two new balls.per game. A third ball may be necessary.
9. National Federation high school rules will apply, except for the already noted rules.