USSSA SUMMER FINALE EVENT INFORMATION

Coaches/Parents/Players,

Thank you for choosing to compete in the USSSA SUMMER FINALE! The full schedule has been released. Please take a moment to review important resources and information below to ensure your team is prepared for the event. 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

VENUE

The 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
Batting cages are located inside of the Rec Center (see below graphic for reservation details)
Concessions accept CARD ONLY
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)

EVENT FORMAT

9AA DIVISION

Sunday ONLY round robin format. Each team will play two games. The 1st and 2nd place teams receive awards. The 9AA division is playing with OPEN BASES: Leadoffs, dropped third strike and infield fly rule are all in play

12AA, 13AA & 14AA DIVISIONS

Each team will play two pool play games on Friday/Saturday. All teams advance to the single elimination Championship Bracket on Sunday. Champions and Finalists receive awards.

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. Please ensure all players and guest players are 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 ejections or 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.