General Tournament Information

The NJJBA May Day Tournament is a USSSA State and National Qualifier and features "Double Points" compared to normal qualifiers. The May Day Tournament will include all age groups (8's thru 14's) in both the Majors and AAA Divisions!

The Tournament will run May 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2008, and will be played in Arvada, Colorado. The Tournament is a 3 game guaranteed, Pool Play into Single Elimination format.

Due to the time of the year, weather may play a factor in game scheduling. Weather updates will be maintained on the NJJBA Baseball Line at 303-422-7406. For tournament information send emails to tournaments@njjba.org.

NJJBA will host the Tournament at our four main sports facilities:

• Harold Lutz Sports Complex
• Youth Memorial Sports Complex
• Pioneer Park
• Long Lake Regional Park

Tournament Berths Information

USSSA State Tournament Berths via the NJJBA May Day Tournament will be awarded as follows:

• Two (2) berths per age/division to State Championships and World Series

Tournament Brackets - RESULTS POSTED ON USSSA LINKS BELOW!

• 8U Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  8U Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 9 AAA Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  9 AAA Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 9 Majors Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  9 Majors Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 10 AAA Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  10 AAA Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 10 Majors Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  10 Majors Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 11 AAA Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  11 AAA Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 11 Majors Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  11 Majors Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 12 AAA Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  12 AAA Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 13 AAA Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  13 AAA Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 13 Majors Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  13 Majors Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  
• 14 Majors/AAA Pool Play Schedule (USSSA web site)
  14 Majors/AAA Pool Play Standings and Elimination Round (PDF File)
  • SPECIAL NOTE: 14-year-olds please disregard the "Bracket After Pool" as we will be splitting out the AAA's from the Majors following Pool Play

Refund Policy

• 0 games played — Full refund minus $50 administration fee
• 1 game played — 50% refund
• 2 or more games played — No Refund

Rules and Tournament-specific Information

USSSA Rules will be follow as posted at USSSA Baseball By-Laws and Rules with the following exceptions:

• Game time limits in Pool Play and playoffs up until Quarterfinals will be 1:45 (i.e. – no inning shall start after an hour and 45 minutes)
• Game times in Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals and Finals will be 2 hours
• Game balls will be provided by NJJBA
• Pitching will be recorded by Umpires during the games and posted at the Site Headquarters
• Pitching Rules will follow USSSA rules USSSA Baseball By-Laws and Rules
• All teams must turn in a signed "NJJBA Liability Waiver" form to the Site Director prior to your first tournament game (the form can be found here)

ADDITIONAL RULES / GAME MANAGEMENT:

1. Coin flip will determine "Home" team during Pool Play. During the Elimination rounds, the "Home" team shall be the higher seed.
2. The "Home" team shall maintain the Official Scorebook provided by the Tournament Site Director.
3. The "Home" team shall also maintain the Official Game Card provided and complete the Scores and Pitching records for the game. Both Coaches (Home and Visitor) must sign the game cards, acknowledging the information to be recorded.
4. At the completion of the game, the Official Game Card must be returned to the Tournament Site Director to maintain the age/division brackets and tournament pitching records.
5. Tie Breakers during Pool Play shall be determined by the following:
   1. Head to Head
   2. Runs Allowed
   3. Run Differential (Max +/- 8 Runs per Game)
   4. Coin Flip
   Once you advance to the next tiebreaker criteria, you do not return to the previous criteria.
6. Forfeits shall be recorded as an 8-0 score.
7. All teams must have a roster entered and approved online at www.usssa.com. No changes to rosters are allowed after the start of tournament play.
8. No protests are allowed. Umpire judgment decisions are final. All other Rule interpretations and/or violations must be addressed by the Tournament Site Director on the spot prior to proceeding with the game.
9. No inning shall start after time has expired. The start of an inning is defined as when the third (3rd) out is recorded in the bottom of an inning.
10. National USSSA Rules will be followed with the exceptions noted within these summary sheet/rules.

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