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Tournament Information & Rules Overview
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.
Grand Slam Louisiana – Guest Player Rule (Effective 1/1/2026)
• Each team is allowed to pick up a maximum of two (2) Guest Players per event.
These players must be listed as “Guest Players” on the team’s event roster for that specific weekend.
• Classification Restrictions:
A team may only pick up one (1) player from one classification higher than the team’s registered classification.
The second Guest Player must be from the same classification as the team.
Examples:
A 9u A team may pick up:
Two (2) A-classified players OR
One (1) A-classified player and one (1) AA-classified player.
That same 9u A team may NOT pick up AAA or Majors players under any circumstances.
• Only one pick-up player may be from a higher classification.
No exceptions.
• Guest Player Eligibility for Protest:
A player must be listed on a Grand Slam-sanctioned team roster in order for their eligibility to be protested or reviewed.
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.
Entry & Gate Fees
Team Entry Fee: $80 per team
Must be paid prior to the start of the team’s second pool play game.
Gate Fee (Per Day):
$10 per person
12 & Under: Free
Pitching Guidelines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8uKP-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.
Games can end in a tie during pool play.
During bracket play, 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.