Rules & Resources
Tournament Rules
Official rules, conduct guidelines, and resources for the tournament. All participants are expected to have read and understood these rules before game day.
General Tournament Rules
- All games are governed by Softball Canada official rules unless otherwise specified.
- Each team must provide 1 scorekeeper and 1 base umpire per game.
- A minimum of 8 players are required to start a game; fewer than 8 results in a forfeit.
- Teams must be ready to play 10 minutes before their scheduled game time.
- A 10-run mercy rule applies after 4 innings (3.5 innings if home team is ahead).
- Games are 6 innings or 90 minutes maximum. No new inning starts after time expires.
- Protests must be filed with the tournament director before the end of the disputed game.
Eligibility & Age Divisions
- Players must meet the age requirement for their division as of January 1st of the tournament year.
- U11: Ages 9–11 | U13: Ages 11–13 | U15: Ages 13–15 | U17: Ages 15–17 | U19: Ages 17–19
- Each player may only be registered on one team per division.
- Proof of age (birth certificate or government ID) may be requested at any time.
- Player callups from lower divisions require tournament director approval.
- Overage players are not permitted under any circumstances.
Code of Conduct
- Respect for all players, coaches, umpires, and spectators is mandatory.
- Any player, coach, or spectator ejected from a game may not return to the facility that day.
- Aggressive or threatening behaviour will result in immediate removal from the tournament.
- Consumption of alcohol or use of tobacco/cannabis is strictly prohibited in the playing area.
- All disputes must be handled through official channels — no confrontations with umpires.
- Coaches are responsible for the behaviour of their players and spectators.
Equipment & Uniforms
- All bats must be certified for play under current Softball Canada regulations.
- Players must wear matching team uniforms with visible numbers.
- Helmets with face guards are mandatory for all batters and base runners.
- Catchers must wear full protective equipment (helmet, chest protector, shin guards).
- Cleats with metal spikes are NOT permitted for U11 and U13 divisions.
- Teams must supply their own game balls — one new ball per game minimum.
Downloads & Resources
Note: These rules are subject to change at the discretion of the tournament director. Updates will be posted on the News & Announcements page. For questions or clarifications, contact the tournament office at info@b2cowan.com.