General Information
Schedule will be posted Tuesday @ 8:30 PM.
Divisions with 3 teams will play double elimination brackets Sunday.
13uA will play a Saturday only event.
Note:
Any rule not listed here or on the official Grand Slam Louisiana website will default to the NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) Rulebook.
8u will be combined for pool play then split into Single A and Double A for bracket play based off you seed out.
The following age groups will play Double elimination bracket Sunday- *NO IF games due to space*
7uOPEN
8uA
8uAA
Game Time Limits
| Division | Time Limit |
|---|---|
| 7U | 60 Minutes |
| 8U | 75 Minutes |
| 9U–12U | 90 Minutes |
| 13U+ | 100 Minutes |
| Division | PAP Fee |
|---|---|
| 7U | $35 |
| 8U | $45 |
| 9U–12U. | $60 |
| 13U+ | $65 |
💵 Payment is made directly to umpires at the home plate meeting prior to each game.
Team Entry Fee: No entry fee this event.
Gate Fee (Per Day):
$10 per person
12 & Under: Free
Pitchers are tracked by innings, not pitch count.
Grand Slam Louisiana encourages all teams to follow MLB Pitch Smart guidelines.
| Division | Weekend Max | Daily Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9U | 6 innings | 6 innings | ||
| 10U–12U | 8 innings | 6 innings | ||
| 13U+ | 10 innings | 7 innings |
13U: Only -5 or -3 bats are permitted.
All other divisions may use age-appropriate bats per Grand Slam guidelines.
If a game is tied after regulation time or innings:
The last batted out will start on second base with no outs.
Head-first slides are not allowed when a player is wearing a face mask, jaw flap, or chin strap.
1st Offense → Team Warning
2nd Offense → Runner Out
This restriction does not apply to 13U and above.
| 15 Runs | After 2 innings |
| 12 Runs | After 3 innings |
| 10 Runs | After 4 innings |
| 8 Runs | After 5 innings |
Grand Slam provides 2 game balls per game.
Teams must assist in retrieving foul balls to keep games on schedule.
Teams must be ready to start up to 15 minutes early if fields are available.
Confirm final score and pitchers’ innings with umpires before signing game cards.
Time-limit disputes: stop the clock and request a Director or UIC immediately.
All timing issues must be resolved before leaving the field.
All protests must be made at the time of the incident, before the next pitch.
A $300 cash protest fee must be submitted immediately.
Fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld by the Tournament Committee.
Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their players, parents, and staff.
Home team is determined by coin flip for pool play and higher seed for bracket play.
Teams are expected to display good sportsmanship at all times.
Tournament Director decisions are final in all matters.
Coaches will sign in each day at gate to receive coaches pass.
9u A RULES
PITCHING
• PITCHING LIMIT: PITCHERS ARE LIMITED TO 6 INNINGS PER WEEKEND, COUNTED BY THIRDS (ONE OUT = ⅓ INNING).
• MOUND DISTANCE: SET AT 46 FEET.
• NO BALKS: BALK RULES DO NOT APPLY.
SCORING
6 RUNS MAX PER INNING IN POOL PLAY!
NO MAX RUN PER INNING IN BRACKET PLAY
Attempting to put out a runner obtaining third base or attempting to obtain third base- the offense may advance at their own risk.
BASE RUNNING & STEALING
• STEALING IS NOT ALLOWED: RUNNERS MAY TAKE A LEAD AND A SECONDARY BUT MUST RETURN TO BASE- THIS GIVES PLAYERS A CHANCE TO WORK ON LEADS AND SECONDARY. RUNNERS MAY ADVANCE ON A PASSED OR DROPPED BALL.
• SCORING RESTRICTION: ONCE A RUNNER REACHES 3RD BASE, THE ONLY WAY TO SCORE IS:
• BEING BATTED IN, OR
• FORCED HOME ON A BASES-LOADED WALK.
• ADVANCING BASES
• A RUNNER WHO STEALS 2ND MAY ADVANCE TO 3RD ON THE SAME PLAY (AT THEIR OWN RISK).
• IF RUNNERS ARE ON 1ST AND 3RD, THE RUNNER ON 1ST MAY ONLY ADVANCE TO 2ND (SINCE THE RUNNER ON 3RD CANNOT ADVANCE HOME UNTIL THE BALL IS HIT).
• BALL IN PLAY: THE BALL IS ALWAYS LIVE UNLESS THE UMPIRE CALLS TIME.