2012 Iowa Vipers USSSA Spring Showdown
When: April 28-29, 2012
Where: James Cownie Complex in Des Moines, IA
Age Divisions: 12 & 13
Class: A / AA
|
Pl |
Age |
Class |
USSSA # |
Team Name |
W |
L |
RA |
RD |
|
1 |
12 |
AA |
G91246025106 |
Sioux Falls Cyclones |
4 |
0 |
8 |
+ 31 |
|
2 |
12 |
AA |
G91242018124 |
Waukee Arsenal |
3 |
1 |
14 |
+ 6 |
|
3 |
12 |
AA |
G91242001365 |
Ankeny Jaguars |
3 |
2 |
24 |
+ 13 |
|
4 |
12 |
A |
G91242001233 |
Des Moines Rattlers |
1 |
4 |
75 |
- 31 |
|
5 |
12 |
A |
G91242034471 |
Grimes Mustangs |
1 |
2 |
26 |
- 1 |
|
6 |
12 |
AA |
G91242001967 |
Des Moines Mustangs |
0 |
3 |
27 |
- 18 |
12U Games
Pool Gm 1 Grimes Mustangs 11 Des Moines Rattlers 3
Pool Gm 2 Waukee Arsenal 9 Des Moines Mustangs 1
Pool Gm 3 Sioux Falls Cyclones 8 Grimes Mustangs 0
Pool Gm 4 Waukee Arsenal 7 Ankeny Jaguars 4
Pool Gm 5 Sioux Falls Cyclones 15 Des Moines Rattlers 6
Pool Gm 6 Ankeny Jaguars 9 Des Moines Mustangs 7
Brckt Gm 1 Ankeny Jaguars 9 Des Moines Mustangs 1
Brckt Gm 2 Des Moines Rattlers 15 Grimes Mustangs 14
Brckt Gm 3 Sioux Falls Cyclones 21 Des Moines Rattlers 2
Brckt Gm 4 Waukee Arsenal 4 Ankeny Jaguars 2
Brckt Gm 5 Ankeny Jaguars 14 Des Moines Rattlers 5
Brckt Gm 6 Sioux Falls Cyclones 7 Waukee Arsenal 0
Click HERE to see the usssa.com results.
| Pl | Age | Class | Team Name | W | L | WP | RA | RD |
| 1 | 13 | AA | Southern Iowa Redbirds | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | 4 | + 14 |
| 2 | 13 | AA | Norwalk Rebels | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 16 | + 2 |
| 3 | 13 | AA | DSM Fighting Irish | 3 | 1 | 0.750 | 28 | + 5 |
| 4 | 13 | AA | Ankeny Falcons | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 5 | + 7 |
| 5 | 13 | AA | Northwest Jays | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 7 | + 5 |
| 6 | 13 | AA | Grimes Mustangs | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 13 | AA | Iowa Yellow Jackets | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 41 | - 15 |
| 8 | 13 | AA | SE Polk Rams BBC Grey | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 13 | - 2 |
| 9 | 13 | AA | The Legends | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 15 | - 5 |
| 10 | 13 | AA | Linn Mar Lions | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 19 | - 11 |
13U Games
Bracket Game 1 Grimes Mustangs 6 Rams BBC Gray 5
Bracket Game 2 Norwalk Rebels 6 The Legends 3
Bracket Game 3 Southern IA Redbirds 14 IA Yellow Jackets 1
Bracket Game 4 Northwest Jays 10 DSM Fighting Irish 1
Bracket Game 5 Ankeny Falcons 11 Linn Mar Lions 0
Bracket Game 6 IA Yellow Jackets 7 Rams BBC Gray 6
Bracket Game 7 DSM Fighting Irish 9 The Legends 7
Bracket Game 8 Southern IA Redbirds 3 Grimes Mustangs 2
Bracket Game 9 Norwalk Rebels 6 Northwest Jays 3
Bracket Game 10 Norwalk Rebels 5 Ankeny Falcons 4
Bracket Game 11 DSM Fighting Irish 8 Linn Mar Lions 5
Bracket Game 12 DSM Fighting Irish 21 IA Yellow Jackets 6
Bracket Game 13 Southern IA Redbirds 6 Norwalk Rebels 1
Click HERE to see the usssa.com results.
Unless otherwise noted herein, the playing rules will follow in accordance with USSSA National Rules first, then the Official Major League Baseball Rules as published by the Sporting News.
Weather: All weather updates will be posted at the top of this web page.
Registration
- Teams must be sanctioned with USSSA.
- Team managers must check in to tournament director at least 30 min before the start of their first scheduled game.
- Teams must provide a signed USSSA roster printed from USSSA on-line roster, or have their online roster 100% current and correct.
Rosters
The team’s manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and they meet the Bylaws and rules, including player additions. This includes but is not limited to; age eligibility and classifications of previous teams the player(s) may have participated on. Managers are responsible for all information included on their team’s Official On-Line Roster. Manager found adding ineligible players to their team’s roster and playing such ineligible players will be suspended.
Schedules/Brackets
- Schedules will be posted by Tuesday, 8:00 pm the week of the tournament.
- Championship play brackets will be posted on this website after pool play is complete.
Awards
- Team awards for 1st through 3rd place.
Game Times and Run Rules
AGE INNINGS TIME LIMIT RUN RULE
12 6 1 HR 40 MINS 15 AFTER 3 INNINGS
8 AFTER 4 INNINGS
13 7 1 HR 40 MINS 15 AFTER 3 INNINGS
12 AFTER 4 INNINGS
8 AFTER 5 INNINGS
Tied Game after time elapses
If game is tied after time limit has elapsed, teams will play additional inning(s) with the following rule:
- Each team will place the last two players who batted from the line-up the previous inning on 2nd and 3rd base (last batter on 2nd base and 2nd to last batter on 3rd base).
- The inning will start with one out.
- The game will continue with this format until a winner is declared.
- This rule is not in effect for the championship game only.
Home Team
- Home team will be determined by flip of coin in pool play. In championship play, higher seed will have choice of home or visitor.
- Home team will be official scorekeeper and must record start time in book.
Forfeits
Forfeit in pool play may result in team not advancing to championship bracket
Pitching
USSSA rules apply unless specifically noted otherwise for event.
Team manager must complete pitching record and submit to the site director after each game. Teams will not be allowed to start next scheduled game if pitching record from the previous game was not submitted to the site director.
Line-Ups
Teams may bat 9, 9 with an EH, or the entire line-up. Coaches must declare their line-up to the opposing score keeper before the start of the game.
Tie Breaker
1) Win-loss record
2) Head to head
3) Fewest runs allowed
4) Run differential (max of +8 or -8)
5) Coin flip
Ejections
Any player or coach ejected from a game due to unsportsmanlike conduct WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the next game of the event. Anyone ejected may be asked to leave the park at the discretion of the Site Director. Additional penalties may be assessed as deemed necessary by the Site Director.
Refund policy
If tournament is cancelled due to inclimate weather, refunds will be issued as follows:
0 Games Started: Entry fee and pre-paid gate less a $75 administrative fee refunded.
1 Game Started: 50% of entry fee and 100% of prepaid gate refunded.
2 Games Started: No refunds.
Team's withdrawal from tournament up to entry deadline: Entry fee less a $75 administrative fee refunded.
Team's withdrawal from tournament after entry deadline: No refund.
Tournament Format
Tournaments will be pool play format followed by an elimination round. We reserve the right to alter, change, or abbreviate the tournament format when necessary to complete the tournament.
Ballpark Rules
NO FOOD OR DRINKS TO BE BROUGHT IN TO THE BALLPARK
Managers are held responsible for the actions of the players and fans.
Soft toss batting practice against a backstop or fence is prohibited
Please police the dugout and pick up all trash and dispose in trash cans.