General Tournament Information

The NJJBA May Day Tournament is a USSSA State and National Qualifier and features "Double Points" compared to normal qualifiers. The May Day Tournament will include all age groups (8's thru 14's) in both the Majors and AAA Divisions!

The Tournament will run May 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2008, and will be played in Arvada, Colorado. The Tournament is a 3 game guaranteed, Pool Play into Single Elimination format.

Due to the time of the year, weather may play a factor in game scheduling. Weather updates will be maintained on the NJJBA Baseball Line at 303-422-7406. For tournament information send emails to tournaments@njjba.org.

NJJBA will host the Tournament at our four main sports facilities:

• Harold Lutz Sports Complex
• Youth Memorial Sports Complex
• Pioneer Park
• Long Lake Regional Park

Tournament Berths Information

USSSA State Tournament Berths via the NJJBA May Day Tournament will be awarded as follows:

• 2 berths per age/division to State Championships and World Series

Refund Policy

• 0 games played — Full refund minus $50 administration fee
• 1 game played — 50% refund
• 2 or more games played — No Refund

Rules and Tournament-specific Information

USSSA Rules will be followed for the Tournament.

ADDITIONAL RULES / GAME MANAGEMENT:

1. Coin flip will determine "Home" team during Pool Play. During the Elimination rounds, the "Home" team shall be the higher seed.
2. The "Home" team shall maintain the Official Scorebook provided by the Tournament Site Director.
3. The "Home" team shall also maintain the Official Game Card provided and complete the Scores and Pitching records for the game. Both Coaches (Home and Visitor) must sign the game cards, acknowledging the information to be recorded.
4. At the completion of the game, the Official Game Card must be returned to the Tournament Site Director to maintain the age/division brackets and tournament pitching records.
5. Tie Breakers during Pool Play shall be determined by the following:
   1. Head to Head
   2. Runs Allowed
   3. Run Differential (Max +/- 8 Runs per Game)
   4. Coin Flip
   Once you advance to the next tiebreaker criteria, you do not return to the previous criteria.
6. Forfeits shall be recorded as an 8-0 score.
7. All teams must have a roster entered and approved online at www.usssa.com. No changes to rosters are allowed after the start of tournament play.
8. No protests are allowed. Umpire judgment decisions are final. All other Rule interpretations and/or violations must be addressed by the Tournament Site Director on the spot prior to proceeding with the game.
9. No inning shall start after time has expired. The start of an inning is defined as when the third (3rd) out is recorded in the bottom of an inning.
10. National USSSA Rules will be followed with the exceptions noted within these summary sheet/rules.

General Tournament Information

The NJJBA Memorial Day Tournament is a USSSA NIT and State Qualifier. The Memorial Day Tournament will include all age groups (9 thru 14-year-olds) in the AAA, AA, and A Divisions!

The Tournament will run May 23, 24, and 25, 2008, and will be played in Arvada, Colorado
The Tournament is a 3 game guaranteed, Pool Play into Single Elimination format
The USSSA Event web page is HERE (use the "Find An Event" feature to locate for the NJJBA Memorial Day Tournament)

Weather may play a factor in game scheduling. Weather updates will be maintained on the NJJBA Baseball Line at 303-422-7406. For tournament information send emails to tournaments@njjba.org

• All teams must turn in a signed and completed Waiver Form prior to your first game
  CLICK HERE to download a Waiver Form
• CRITICAL: If you have not already done so, please get your roster entered online at www.usssa.com
  You cannot be entered into the tournament without it!
• We will be using game cards for every game played over the weekend
  • The game cards will record the scores and the pitching used for the game and will be posted at the site "tent" for your particular age group
  • A master bracket and pitching chart will be maintained at each complex as well as the Lutz Complex Tournament Headquarters
  • The "Home" team scorekeeper will maintain the game card and have both coaches sign it following the completion of the game and then return it to the site tent for recording
  • Please ensure that there's a game card at every game you play
• Download the National USSSA Rules HERE

NJJBA will host the Tournament at our four main sports facilities:

• Harold Lutz Sports Complex
• Youth Memorial Sports Complex
• Pioneer Park
• Long Lake Regional Park

Refund Policy

• 0 games played — Full refund minus $50 administration fee
• 1 game played — 50% refund
• 2 or more games played — No Refund

Rules and Tournament-specific Information
USSA Rules will be followed, with the exceptions noted below.

ADDITIONAL RULES / GAME MANAGEMENT:

1. Coin flip will determine "Home" team during Pool Play. During the Elimination rounds, the "Home" team shall be the higher seed.
2. The "Home" team shall maintain the Official Scorebook provided by the Tournament Site Director.
3. The "Home" team shall also maintain the Official Game Card provided and complete the Scores and Pitching records for the game. Both Coaches (Home and Visitor) must sign the game cards, acknowledging the information to be recorded.
4. At the completion of the game, the Official Game Card must be returned to the Tournament Site Director to maintain the age/division brackets and tournament pitching records.
5. Tie Breakers during Pool Play shall be determined by the following:
   1. Head to Head
   2. Runs Allowed
   3. Run Differential (Max +/- 8 Runs per Game)
   4. Coin Flip
   Once you advance to the next tiebreaker criteria, you do not return to the previous criteria.
6. Forfeits shall be recorded as an 8-0 score.
7. All teams must have a roster entered and approved online at www.usssa.com. No changes to rosters are allowed after the start of tournament play.
8. No protests are allowed. Umpire judgment decisions are final. All other Rule interpretations and/or violations must be addressed by the Tournament Site Director on the spot prior to proceeding with the game.
9. No inning shall start after time has expired. The start of an inning is defined as when the third (3rd) out is recorded in the bottom of an inning.
10. National USSSA Rules will be followed with the exceptions noted within these summary sheet/rules.
11. Game times are 1 hour 45 minutes up until Semi-Finals when they move to 2 hour time limits.
12. Run rules are as follows: For 9, 10, 11 and 12 year-olds, 15 runs after 3 innings, 8 after 4. For 13 and 14 year-olds, 15 after 3, 12 after 4 or 8 after 5.

Brackets are Posted Please re-check prior to coming to the ballpark:

9's: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=472644

10 AA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422314

10AAA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422313

11AA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422311

11AAA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422310

12AA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422304

12AAA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422303

13AA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422301

13AAA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422300

14AA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422297

14AAA: http://www.usssa.com/sports/tournament3.asp?TournamentID=422298