TEAM CHECK-IN IS LOCATED AT DOME ADMIN BUILDING
3 Gate passes will be provided for team staff- additional up to 2 can be purchased

Teams will check-in with official PGF rosters, obtained from the PGF Stack Sports Team Connect Page, website. All teams will be required to show proof of Insurance at check-in. We will accept PGF Insurance ONLY at our National Qualifier Tournaments. Insurance from outside carriers is not accepted. Teams must carry $2,000,000 CSL Comprehensive General Liability and Medical/Accident Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000.

GAME RULES

1.) Playing Rules: All PGF tournaments and events will be played using NFHS rules with stated modifications.

2.) Time limit: Pool play- 90 min Drop Dead Bracket- 7 inning, untimed

3.) Coin toss for home/visitors will be at home plate before the game begins.

4.) Line up: Pool play-Unlimited order & substitutions Bracket- NFHS rule book

5.) ITB will begin at the top of the 8th inning. Last completed at bat to second base, no count, no outs.

6.) Run-Rule, 10 after 4, 8 after 5, 6 after 6.

7.) Protests to be handled on the field (or by phone) by the UIC of that site, a tournament official and the Umpire who made the call. In bracket play, there will be a $50 protest fee to be returned if the protest is upheld. No protest in pool.

8.) Head coach should be only coach addressing plate umpire. Any coach or player ejected must sit out next game.

9) The home team scorebook will be used as the official scorekeeper unless the team has no score book in which case the visitor book may be used. In the complete absence of a scorekeeper from either team, the umpires scorecard will be used. Both teams should check the umpires score card after the game.

10.) Pitching Rules. The PGF “PITCHING RULE CHANGE” will be in effect as listed at www.premiergirlsfastpitch.com. “The stride foot may be on or behind the plate as far back as desired. Once the Pitcher initially sets the toe of her stride foot, she may NOT step, drag or slide it back any farther.” OBVIOUS infractions of the Pitching Rule will be called as Illegal Pitches and the Penalty enforced.

11.) Jewelry is permitted unless deemed dangerous by the umpires, in which case it shall be removed.

12.) The bat shall bear either the 2000, 2004 or the USA Softball All Games certification mark.

13.) Sportsmanship Policy- Conduct unbecoming supportive youth sports fans will not be tolerated! The LSSC reserves the right to remove any person, team or group for any abusive or offensive language or action. Head coach is ultimately responsible for continued issues with parents or followers, up to removal from tournament. Physical contact gets an immediate ejection from the park and also an interview with the Peoria Police Dept.

FACILITY RULES:
• No Metal Cleats
• No Wagons/Carts allowed thru gates
• No Coolers
• No Sunflower Seeds or Gum
• No Outside Food or Drink
• No Smoking or Tobacco Products
• No drinks other than water on indoor turf
• No Firearms permitted on the premises
• No Pets Allowed inside the gates- (Service animals MUST be marked. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support DO NOT qualify as “Service Animals” under the Americans with Disabilities Act