USSSA SHAMROCK SHOWCASE EVENT INFORMATION

Coaches/Parents/Players,

Thank you for choosing to compete in our USSSA SHAMROCK SHOWCASE event! The full schedule has been released. Below, you will find important resources and information for the tournament. We look forward to hosting your team this weekend!

Visit the Game Center to view the schedule, pool standings & brackets

Download the USSSA App on iOS or Android devices, then follow your team to view the schedule, receive important event notifications & more!

Weather updates are provided via the Ohio Valley Sports Productions Facebook page, USSSA Email System & USSSA App

ADMISSION

Admission is CASHLESS — Accepted Payment Methods: Debit/Credit Card OR Apple/Google/Samsung Pay

DAY PASS

$16

WEEKEND PASS

$22

FREE ADMISSION

Children Age 12 & Under, All Players & Three Coaches Per Team

VENUES

Each complex will open 90 minutes before the first game of the day and all diamonds will be unlocked at least 60 minutes prior to the first game of the day.

CERALAND SPORTS COMPLEX

3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN 47203

NOTES

All diamonds have turf infields
Diamonds 1-6 are located to the left upon entering the park
Diamonds 7-10 are located to the right upon entering the park
Concessions are CASHLESS
Park map is available HERE
CERALAND ONLY:
- Pitchers in the 13u & older age divisions must wear turf shoes or tennis shoes on the mound (molded cleats and metal spikes are not permitted)

NORTH VERNON CITY PARK

604 N State St, North Vernon, IN 47265

NOTES

All diamonds have turf infields
Concessions are CASH ONLY
COACH PASSES:
- All coaches should use the South entrance to the fields to receive their coach pass. For easiest access to this entrance, enter the park from the stop light located at the intersection of State Street and Franklin Street

EVENT FORMAT

14AA, 13AA & 12AAA DIVISIONS

All teams will play two pool play games on Saturday. All teams advance to the single elimination Championship Bracket on Sunday. All games will be played at Ceraland Sports Complex.

12AA, 11AA & 10AAA DIVISIONS

All teams will play two pool play games on Saturday at North Vernon City Park. All teams advance to the single elimination Championship Bracket on Sunday at Ceraland Sports Complex.

AWARDS

Champions & Finalists in each division receive rings!

T-shirts and other merchandise will be available to purchase on-site.

EVENT PROMOTIONS

NASH’S restaurant in downtown North Vernon (51 N Madison Ave, North Vernon, IN 47265) is offering 10% OFF food to participants and their families. Visit the restaurant and show them your event pass to receive the discount!

TOURNAMENT RULES

Indiana USSSA Rules, National USSSA Rules & Official Baseball Rules

All players must be listed on your team’s online USSSA roster. Player names and DOB must match their official birth certificate. All players and guest players must be added to your team’s online roster by Thursday at 11:59pm.

Guest player eligibility guidelines, tutorials for adding/removing guest players & instructions on how to view guest players on opposing teams

TURF FIELD & PORTABLE PITCHING MOUND RULES

7u-12u teams are not allowed to wear metal cleats on ANY playing surface. ALL players at ALL ages are not allowed to wear metal cleats on any turf field at any USSSA event in Indiana. Metal cleats are not allowed on any portable pitching mounds and are also not allowed in the outfield on fields that have turf infields. Additionally, chewing gum and sunflower seeds are not permitted on turf fields. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in forfeiture of the game.

TIME LIMITS

1 Hour 40 Minutes
Championship Game: 2 Hours
- No new inning may be started after time has expired
- All teams must be ready to play 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time

PITCHING RESTRICTIONS

POOL STANDINGS TIEBREAKERS

Winning Percentage (Descending)
Number of Wins (Descending)
Number of Losses (Ascending)
Tied Teams Winning Percentage Against Each Other (Descending)
- NOT VALID IF ALL TIED TEAMS HAVE NOT PLAYED EACH OTHER
Average Runs Allowed
Average Run Differential (Maximum of 8 Run Differential Per Game)
USSSA Points (Descending)
Date Team Entered USSSA Database

GAME SCORECARDS

Each head coach must sign the scorecard immediately after the game, confirming the final score of the game and the innings pitched by each individual player that pitched. It is the responsibility of each coach to ensure all information on the scorecard is correct. Once the card has been signed, it is official.