Event Format - 2 pool to double elimination bracket
Awards: Rings
Gate Fee: Adults $25 -- 17 and Under $15 -- 5 and under free -- Players and 3 coaches free
Note - the bracket will not populate until all of the pool game scores are finished
Track scoring and standings on the USFA Mobile App; If there is a discrepancy in a score please let your onsite tournament director know.
Weather Alert Updates - will be sent via the USFA Mobile App - please make sure parents have the USFA app downloaded prior to the tournament
Tournament Directors: Brian Knipp 765-714-5401 or Lori Knipp 765-418-3740 - [email protected]
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Northern Indiana USFA reserves the right to alter, modify, or make rulings that are not particularly covered in these rules and regulations, or that management concurs are necessary to conduct the ongoing business. All Northern Indiana USFA management decisions are final.
Coaches, thank you for playing with Northern Indiana USFA. We aim for all teams and fans to enjoy our events. Please respect all participants, parents, directors, coaches, umpires, rules, and employees of Northern Indiana USFA and the facility so that all may enjoy the game. Unsportsmanlike conduct and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. (See our Zero Tolerance Policy) We will create a great environment for the people who want to enjoy the games. We truly are dedicated to this.
No credit/refunds are given on entry fees or deposits less than 2 weeks from the start date of the event, after a division fills (unless we have a replacement), or after the schedule is released. If an event and or age division fills before 2 weeks from the event, we will ask for entry fees to hold spots. Teams that have not paid the entry fee by the deadline will be dropped for a waitlist team.
If we can split divisions into classes and odd years, we will do so based on having the entries to do so. We may combine divisions as well.
Age division locations are subject to change. Age division locations, in most cases, cannot be determined until scheduling has started.
Schedules will be released by Monday evening before the event. Circumstances may arise where schedules may be delayed.
Schedules may reflect the entire weekend or be scheduled for 1 -2 days.
Tiebreakers for seeding for odd team pools.
1. Head-to-Head
2. Runs allowed
3. Runs scored
4. Coin flip
Seeding for four-team pools: Teams in four-team pools second pool game is either a winner vs. winner of the first pool game for the 1 and 2 seed or a loser vs. loser of the first pool game for the 3 and 4 seed. If there is a tie in the second pool game, we will first consider runs allowed and then runs scored for seeding purposes.
If mailing a check, make it out to Brian Knipp and send it to.
Brian Knipp
6925 Baldwin Dr. E.
Battle Ground, IN 47920
Check-in: Please bring a copy of your insurance and any unpaid fees to the Event Director. You can email a copy. Please have Birth Certificates and/or IDs on hand in case of protest. Please check in at least half an hour before the start of your 1st game. Check-in is generally at the Director/Apparel table
The gate will open one hour before the first game. No sooner
· Games can start as early as 30 minutes before the scheduled game time. The first game of the day may start 15 minutes early. Be prepared.
· All games are 70 minutes, and finish the inning.
· CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES ARE WINNER-TAKE-ALL (NO IF GAMES)
· 1 team cooler per team.
· No outside food or drink allowed in parks
· No Grilling
· No alcohol is allowed in the facility
· No pets allowed at Northern Indiana USFA events.
· Please help get foul balls that leave the field back to the field. Please instruct your players and parents to help in this matter. The clock will not stop to get balls. Your cooperation in this helps all involved.
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Northern Indiana USFA Credit/Refund Policy
Refunds on entry fees will be given on entry fees or deposits for teams dropping 2 weeks or more from the start date of the event. Entry fees must be paid in full 2 weeks from the start date of the event or the team will be dropped.
Entry fees are non-refundable/credit 2 weeks from the start date of an event.
Teams who receive credit have credit for a future event with Northern Indiana USFA. Credit issued does not apply to future National events. Credit is transferable (by the listed team coach only) to another team in writing. Only one team credit can be used per entry. Credit may be used for the next future season (1 Year max) if the team cannot compete or transfer credit during the current year season.
***Note, if an event does not make it due to a lack of teams (less than 3), teams will receive a full refund instead of credit unless the team has an unpaid event in the current season. In that case, funds will be transferred.
***Note, unplayable games, inclement weather, power outages, or other acts of nature, vandalism, or acts out of our control: teams will receive a refund instead of credit unless the team has an unpaid event in the current season or wants us to hold credit. In that case, funds will be transferred appropriately.
3GG/4GG
0 Games Played 80% Event refund or 100% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
1 Game Played 50% Event refund or 75% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
2nd Game Completed NO CREDIT/NO REFUND
5GG
0 Games Played 80% Event refund or 100% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
1 Game Played 60% Event refund or 80% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
2nd Game Completed 35% event refund or 60% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
3rd Game Completed NO CREDIT/NO REFUND
6GG/7GG
0-1 Games Played 80% Event refund or 100% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
2nd Game Completed 50% Event refund or 80% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
3rd Game Completed 25% Event refund or 50% credit to a future Northern Indiana USFA event
4th Game Completed NO CREDIT/NO REFUND
Gate fees are non-refundable.
A team withdrawing from an event must give a minimum of a 2-week notice before the start date of the event to receive a full refund. A team withdrawing from a sold-out division in an event will not receive a refund unless the event director can fill the spot that your team was occupying.
Northern Indiana USFA reserves the right to alter or modify or make rulings that are not particularly covered in these rules and regulations, or that management concurs are necessary to conduct the ongoing business. All Northern Indiana USSSA management decisions are final.
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Zero Tolerance Policy
Parents/Fans that are ejected, will be ejected for the weekend.
Coach ejections - Coaches that are ejected will be ejected from the game plus one more games.
Parents should limit their participation to that of positive encouragement. Negative cheering and unsportsmanlike behavior toward other teams, umpires, fans, players, and/or coaches will not be allowed. Steps will be taken to achieve the right environment for everyone involved if necessary.
Parent/Fan Ejections
· Players/Parents/Spectators: Any Cussing, bashing, berating, or belittling of an official, a staff member, a player, a coach, or other fans will result in them being removed from the complex.
· Excessive arguing/yelling at an official over balls/strikes and calls on the field will result in them being removed from the complex
· If you approach an official or staff member off the field or off the property in a volatile and/or demeaning way, you will not be allowed to stay or back into the facility.
· Any parent/fan ejected will have one minute to leave the premises or their team will forfeit the game.
· If a parent/fan is ejected and refuses to leave in one minute will result in their team forfeiting the current game and the authorities will be called
Coach Ejections
· Any coach ejected will have one minute to leave the premises or their team will forfeit the game.
· Any coach that threatens an umpire or any other staff member will be possibly suspended for a minimum of 1 year and we will contact other associations.
· Coaches will be ejected immediately without warning if A. They use profanity B. They put their hands on an official C. The umpire feels threatened in any way.
· Excessive arguing/yelling at an official over balls/strikes and calls on the field will result in them being removed from the complex