EVENT DETAILS

State Rules in the Carolinas.........

https://ncslowpitch.usssa.com/state-rules/

Teams may start with 8 and add up to 10.  Any added players must be added at the borrom of the lineup. No penalty for starting with 8 or 9.

Courtesy (Bandit) Runner

• The Bandit Runner (BR) may be anyone on the roster.
• The BR must be designated before the game begins This is tied to the player and not a position in the lineup or on the roster.
• The BR will be the Bandit Runner for the remainder of the game. The BR may run for anyone at any time.
• If the BR is also in the batting lineup, and his turn at bat occurs while he is on base, his position in the batting order will be an out. If the BR’s “Turn at Bat” occurs and the BR is ON BASE, an out will be recorded for his position in the batting order. There are NO exceptions. His “turn at bat” occurs when the previous batters turn at bat has ended. “Play Ball” or “Batter Up” need not be indicated for his turn at bat to occur. There shall be no other penalty other than an out.
• The BR role may not be substituted. A Bandit Runner may be replaced on the base only by the player he is running for at the time. The Bandit Runner role is then lost for the remainder of the game.
• If anyone other that the BR assumes a position on the base to run for another player and is not announced as a legal substitute the baserunners will be declared out.

Floating Rubber

• Pitchers will not be required to “toe” the pitching rubber. They may be up to 6’ behind the pitching rubber and within the pitching box.

WOMENS EVENT RULES

Home Run Rules

2 HOMERUNS and 1 UP

Equalizer Rule. B vs C 5 run spot or additional fielder

B or C vs D (Pool Play only) 5 run spot or additional fielder. Bracket Play will be seperated B/C together and D together  
All Pool games will be Time Limit. After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning and play one more.
Pool games tied after 7 innings or Time Limit will end in a tie.
All Bracket games will be Time Limit. After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning and play one more.

Courtesy Runner Rule
The Bandit Runner may be anyone on the roster. She must be designated before the game begins. She will be the Bandit Runner for the remainder of the game. She may run for anyone at any time. If she is also in the batting lineup, and her turn at bat occurs while she is on base, her position in the batting order will be an out. There shall be no other penalty.
The Bandit role may not be substituted. A Bandit Runner may be replaced on the base only by the player she is running for at the time. The Bandit Runner role is then lost for the remainder of the game. As stated earlier……..if her “turn at bat” occurs and she is ON BASE, an out will be recorded for her position in the batting order. There are NO exceptions. Her turn at bat occurs when the previous batters turn at bat has ended. “Play Ball” or “Batter Up” need not be indicated for her turn at bat to occur. If a runner other than the proper designated runner assumes the base an out will be recorded in the book and the runner will be removed from the base. The correct runner may not assume that base at that point.

SOFTBALLS for the Softball Show

Please be aware that we will only be using DeMarini Razzo brand balls in this event. Each Team will receive 3 balls at check in.?
You may bring your own or purchase from us at the park.

Seniors may use Razzo Senior Balls
All other divisions may use Pro M, Classis M, or Classic Plus

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CLARION HOTEL

    

 $79 Rate w/ Breakfast 

Group Rate Link Below

 https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PU44O6 

Clarion Pointe Midtown Raleigh | 2910 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604

Conveniently located only 6 miles from Walnut Creek Softball 

Senior Rules

Home Runs 2 and 1 Up

                                                                                                                

Courtesy Runner (Unlimited) - Any legal player on the team’s roster can be a courtesy runner, but only once per inning.

Home Run andCourtesy Runner Rules / Event Rules

Home Run Rules

Mens E 1 DHH + 2 HRs                                                                                                                                            Mens Rec 2 HRs    

Any Classic M, Pro M or Classic Plus Ball may be used.............

  All Pool games will be Time Limit.   After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning and play one more. 

Pool games tied after 7 innings or Time Limit will end in a tie. 

Bracket Play  

Courtesy Runner Rule                                                                                                                                              

The Bandit Runner may be anyone on the roster. He must be designated before the game begins. He will be the Bi Bandit Runner for the remainder of the game. He may run for anyone at any time. If he is also in the batting lineup, and his turn at bat occurs while he/she is on base, his position in the batting order will be an out. There shall be no other penalty.

    The  Bandit role may not be substituted.  A Bandit Runner may be replaced on the base only by the player he/she is running for at the time. The Bandit Runner role is then lost for the remainder of the game. As stated earlier……..if his “turn at bat” occurs and he is ON BASE, an out will be recorded for his/her position in the batting order. There are NO exceptions. His turn at bat occurs when the previous batters turn at bat has ended. “Play Ball” or “Batter Up” need not be indicated for his turn at bat to occur.    The ONLY way an out is recorded per the Bandit runner is if the runner is caught on base and it his his turn to bat.

Park Addresses

Walnut Creek Softball Complex     
1201 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Walnut+Creek+Softball+Complex,+1201+Sunnybrook+Rd,+Raleigh,+NC+27610/@35.7604619,-78.5805139,15z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89ac5e6201e8ecbf:0xb497bb57e66bcd5c!2m2!1d-78.5805113!2d35.7604602

Lions Park                                                                                                                                          
516 Dennis Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lions+Park/@35.7972836,-78.6140216,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x7b76c14baf2a9517?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjG3Mft-Mz9AhVvlmoFHYaEDaMQ_BJ6BAhyEAg

Walnut Creek Rules and Admissions

ADMISSIONS

$10 for Adult    $5 Senior  Children under age of 10 are Free  

PLAYERS AND COACH DO NOT PAY

FACILITY RULES:
• NO alcohol or firearms are permitted on City of Raleigh property
• NO pets are allowed
• NO bikes, skates, skateboards, or rollerblades permitted inside of the park
• DO NOT leave children unattended without adult supervision
• NO smoking in plaza or surrounding areas (only permitted in parking lot area)
• NO overnight camping
• NO grilling, open flames, or portable generators
• NO games will be scheduled to start after 11 p.m.
Acceptable forms of payment at the gate are credit card, check, and cash. Credit card is preferred.

Tournaments of this type bring together a variety of individuals from many cities within North Carolina and outside the state. The WCAC staff wants to ensure that you enjoy your experience at our facility. Your tournament director has reserved our facility for your tournament and has agreed to WCAC’s stipulations governing the facility use. WCAC and USSSA Softball expect all players and spectators to follow the rules and guidelines of the complex.

Host Hotel Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh MidTowne

1041 Wake Towne Drive Raleigh NC 27609 919-821-3400

$129 kING with Queen Pullout

$149 Queen / Queen