Coaches Information: Tournament coaches passes MUST be worn by any bench coaching personnel during games. All coaches wishing to be in the dugouts will need to have a coaching pass.
Tournament passes will be provided for all rostered players and 3 coaches (max of 20). Bat persons, scorekeepers or other coaches are to be included in the 3 complimentary coaches passes. Passes will be distributed at coaches check-in.
- Completed ASA National Championship Entry Form (completed & signed by your state ASA commissioner)
- Completed ASA National Championship Roster (completed & signed by your state ASA commissioner)
- Completed ASA Pick-Up Player Form (if you are using one it must be signed by your state ASA commissioner)
- Coaches must show their ACE Certification card or proof they have one at check-in. Teams MUST have at least one coach that is ACE certified on the field or in the dugout with you at ALL times. ACE Certification
- ALL dugout personnel must be ASA Background checked and must have proof of the completed background check to get a coaches pass at check-in
- Proof of team insurance - either through Bollinger or other insurance provider
- Each player MUST have a photo ID to check-in (drivers license, school ID, ASA Card or signed photo)
* Each team member MUST check-in individually before competing* BAT TESTING: All bats will need to be tested prior to the start of your first game. Please bring all bats that will be used to team check-in to be tested!
Opening Ceremonies: Information coming soon!
Awards: USA Softball code 607 dictates the awards based on the number of teams entered. The minimum awards are team awards to the top three teams: individual awards to the first and second place teams.
Format:
Draw Procedure: Article 511 of the USA Softball Code governs the draw. The pool play draw will be done in advance of teams arriving and posted on the tournament website no later than July 27th. Pool Play begins on Thursday, July 28th. Double Elimination immediately follows Pool Play. Teams are guaranteed five (5) games.
Teams will turn in their tournament evaluations form at the completion of their last pool game. Coaches are asked to bring their forms to the team check-in at Tournament Headquarters within 60 minutes from the conclusion of their last pool play game to draw for bracket placement. The bracket is already labeled with a number. Each team will draw a game number according to how they placed within their pool.
Uniforms: All players competing at the USA Nationals shall properly wear uniforms that are alike in color, trim and style. Shorts or long pants can be mixed. Coaches must be neatly attired or dressed in team uniform in accordance with the color code of the team. Please see the USA Softball official playing rules – Rule 3, Section 6 for complete uniform requirements.
Equipment: Information coming soon!
Line-Ups: The home team will be the official scorekeeper for the games. Home team will need to provide a line-up card for each game to the umpire and opposing team prior to the start of the game.
Game Times and Limits: Please follow the times listed on the tournament bracket. Game time is forfeit time. Teams should be prepared to start a game once the preceding game is completed. Code 510 P-03 and 04 Time Limit: In all Junior Olympic Class A and B 12u, 14u, 16u and 18u Pool Play and Elimination Play, no inning shall start after 1 hour and 20 minutes plus one inning. If game is still tied after the time limit has expired, the tiebreaker shall be in effect at the start of the next inning.
Infield Practice/Pre-Tournament Practice: NO infield practice will be permitted. Warm-up fields will be available on a first come first serve basis. There is also plenty of green space to utilize for pre-game warm ups. Please stay off the fields, including the outfield beyond the fence for warm ups.
Bench Area: Players, coaches and a bat person ONLY are allowed in the bench area. ALL bench personnel must have either an ACE certification or a background check. Such personnel will be required to wear their coaching pass, where it can be seen, for verification. Covid regulations permitting, water will be available in each dugout in a water cooler. If your water cooler needs refilling please ask a tournament official. Please remember to clean up your bench/ dugout area after the conclusion of your game.
Protests: The tournament committee will decide all protests. As the coach, please be familiar with the rules of the game including proper protest procedures as listed in the USA playing rules (#9).
Run Rule: The run ahead rule is 15 runs after three innings, 12 runs after four innings and 8 runs after five innings.
Rain Delay: – In the event of rain or any cause which interrupts a game, the game must be resumed at the exact point where it was stopped. It is the coach’s responsibility to report to tournament headquarters for rescheduled game information. Games postponed will be made up as determined by the Tournament Director and staff. Games time limit may be shortened, depending on when a rainout occurs – in order to get all games played. Rainout information will be available via twitter @FMDiamondAcad and Facebook @DiamondAcademyFM and posted on the tournament website.
Team Seating: The team at the top of the bracket will use the first base dugout; the team listed on the bottom of the bracket will use the third base dugout.
Game Rules: All playing rules and regulations for the tournament will be governed by the official 2023 USA official guide and rule book.
Conduct: Coaches are asked to have complete control of their players, parents and supporting spectators both on and off the field. Spectators that become abusive or generally vulgar to umpires, opposing players, or fans will be handled in a three step process: 1) notification to the coach at a breaking point in the game; 2) direct warning to the violators; 3) suspension of the game; ejection of the individual from the facility within a two minute time period.
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Note: Complex Rules: The North Softball Complex has the following rules: - No coolers allowed in the complex - No unauthorized motor vehicles allowed in the complex - Glass bottles are prohibited - No littering/dumping - No Alcoholic beverages permitted - Pets must be on a leash - Owners must clean up after their pets - No overnight parking
Softball Complex: North Softball Complex
6101 45th Street N
Fargo, ND 58102
Secondary Site if needed: Tharaldson Little League Complex (TLL)
1804 17th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
Fields: Game Fields at North Softball Complex 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18
Secondary Fields if needed at Theraldson Little League Complex: 1,2,3,4,
Concessions: Available daily during the tournament and will be located in the main pavilion.
Parking: Parking is complimentary at the facility. No over night parking is allowed.
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