EVENT DETAILS

RULES and information

General Tourney Information.

Welcome to 6gg Rocky Mtn Nationals. We are very excited to host this event for USSSA National office.

Awards

Awards Package sizes will be based on the number of teams in the tournament.

·  Team trophies to the top 2-4 teams

·  Individual awards to the top 2-4 teams

·  Team Sportsmanship award

·  Outstanding Pitcher award

·  Outstanding Offensive Player award

·  Outstanding Defensive Player award

·  MVP award

Warm up behind temp fencing, except at South Fork. Use the hilltop or water basin. We are using 2-3 complexes in the cities of South Jordan and Draper Utah.

The tournament ball will be played with the BOWNET Optic Yellow 12”.  All bats must bear either of the two USSSA logo's with a manufacturer’s stamp of 1.20 BPF and must be in accordance with the 2016 bat regulations.

Championship apparel and souvenirs, such as t-shirts, National Championship pins will be sold during the event. BOWNET equipment will also be available. 10% discount for family and friends.

Concessions

Galena Hills Park and South Jordan will have internal snack shacks and food trailers near the entrances.

We are not doing Opening Ceremonies, we are having Take Over event at the BRAND NEW SL BEES stadium Tuesday through Thursday nights, June 17,18,19 starting at 7pm. Ticket details are in a separate email. You can attend any night of your choosing.

We are looking for TikTok and IG for FB videos using the hash tags #UtahNationalsFastpitch or #RockyMtnNationals during the entire event.

No official Check In is required as we have it all online. We are aware of a couple of issues with players not being accepted by the system. Please discuss with Jerry via TEXT or PHONES CALL so we can document and allow the player  to play.

Tournament Rules

All playing rules shall be governed by the official USSSA Fastpitch softball rulebook and national by-laws. The rulebook online at https://www.utahusssa.com/usssa-info

will always supersede the latest printed version if a discrepancy exists.

Please show the city we appreciate their hospitality and pick up trash after EVERY game in dugouts, bleachers and along the fence lines. Trash maintenance has become a BIG issue and fees will now become applicable for not cleaning up!!  

Your team will be charged $30/game IF any trash is left in dugouts, on or under the bleachers, and along foul lines after end of game. 

Some cities have started charging for staff and contractors clean up due to lack of employees and I do NOT want to add more costs into events.  PLEASE instruct players and parents to pick up after every game to avoid trash surcharge fee, thank you!!

Note: No Pets, No Alcohol, No Seeds, No Scooters/Skateboards.  

NO large canopies or popups allowed directly behind the home plate back stop. They allowed over the bleachers and alone the foul line

Violation of the NO alcohol policy will be justification for removal from the complex, forfeit and possible ban or suspension. 

1.    HEAD UICs are Heather Bankhead Thursday and Friday and Jennifer Beck Griffith on Saturday

2.    Code of Conduct VERY IMPORTANT Policies

Emotional outburst policy for COACHES and FANS. This has become a VERY serious issue and must STOP. BALLS AND STRIKES CANNOT BE ARGUED OR PROTESTED.

So effective immediately, here are the following rules and actions required to come back to the ballpark.

If a Coach, parent or fan gets ejected, it will result in the coach/parent/fan NOT being allowed in any dugout, field or stands until the following actions take place.
1. Coach, Parent or fan must meet with Head UIC or Tourney Director.
2. A meeting or phone call with the State Director or State UIC or Assistant UIC's.
3. In severe cases, the player may have to leave the game with the parent in an ejection situation.

Please approach an umpire with a QUESTION, not yell at, run at or attack their call. Asking the Umpire to get help is NOT a question, A question like "Blue,I think the players foot was not in contact with the base" will yield you a great interaction and review of the call.

Arguing BALLS and STRIKES is not allowed and will be grounds for restriction or ejection. 

Such behaviors can and will result in bans or temporary suspension from the ball fields, games or permanent suspension for USSSA or other associations.  This can include a team being removed if an issue is serious enough. We are happy to listen to address any issue, except Umpire judgement calls.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.    Your ONLINE roster must be accurate! Missing players will be cause for forfeit or ejections. NO REFUNDS will apply for roster errors! Coaches, this is a serious issue, and players need to be rostered to be insured and legal to play.

Pool/Bracket rules:

ZERO tolerance will be in effect the entire event for any disruptive behavior by fans, coaches or players. Derogatory comments, foul language, poor behavior, negative verbal communications towards any USSSA staff or complex staff will be reason to be removed from the tournament. No refunds or credits will be applicable and 911 will be called.

BATS without the USSSA thumb 1.20bpf print are ILLEGAL and will cause Player and Coach to be ejected from the game. THIS IS THE COACHES RESPONSIBILITY NOT THE UMPIRES OR EVENT DIRECTORS!

Umpires have the official score unless the home team keeps a book. This is to be done every half inning with both teams as a verification. Winning coach MUST umpire sign score card or game results will stand as written.

Warmups between innings is 1 minute or MAX 3 pitches, please teach your players to HUSTLE in and out and be prepared (5 for new pitchers). The 3 pitch MAX is the Catcher’s responsibility. We want more at bats and field experience.

START TIMES: Games may start early as much as 15 minutes. Please always be prepared Once an umpire is on the field and calls for coaches meeting. Coaches are REQUIRED to meet at home plate within 2 minutes. All warmups MUST stop on the infield for safety of umpires.

No new inning after 90 minutes for Pools and Bracket, Championship game 7 is innings or no new after 110 minutes, IF game is 7 innings, no new inning after 100 minutes. NOTE due to the extreme forecasted weather temperatures forecasted at 95 to 105 degrees, we MAY drop some afternoon games down to no new 80 min as needed to protect the players and Umpires’ health. Exception 12/14u games are 80 min Pool and 90 min bracket.

Run rule is 12, 10, 8, after 3, 4 or 5 innings.

Lineup cards have FULL first name, last name, Position and #.

Protests require $100 check payable to Primary Children’s Hospital. Checks will be returned for a valid protest.

GAMES SCHEDULES, DOWNLOAD THE USSSA App.

CRITICAL NOTE Cancellation, weather and drop policy

There are penalties for dropping or team withdrawal at certain phases and dates. Rain outs and weather cancellations follow our public policy. Read the policy link below to understand next steps for applicable credits.

https://www.utahusssa.com/classification-guidelines

Note: No Pets, No Alcohol, No Seeds, No Scooters/Skateboards

Points of Contact:

Heather Bankhead 801-979-0481

Jennifer Beck Griffiths 801-913-6144

Jerry Cordova Ong State Director Utah, Idaho and North Nevada 801-518-2559.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK in Utah

Agenda for the Week

Itinerary for the 6gg Rocky Mountain Nationals,

Salt Lake City, Utah 2025

Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, June 16-18th

Practice slots have been assigned, and Scrimmage/Exhibition games are an option. PLEASE CONTACT Jerry directly at [email protected] or 801-518-2559 if you need assistance.

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Monday, June 16?
12u and younger CLINIC (13 and Older players are on Tuesday 9am-5pm)

Time: Check-In starts at 8:00am 

Must be registered through Diamond Training to attend the combine 

https://www.diamondtrainingonline.com/

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Tuesday, June 17
13 and Older COMBINE/CLINIC 8:00 - 5 pm. Must be registered through Diamond Training to attend.

HOMERUN and LINE DRIVE DERBY

Scholarship money to be paid out to winners that sign up at the DIAMOND TRAINING booth.
Time: Check-In starts at 8:00am 

Must be registered through Diamond Training to attend the combine 

https://www.diamondtrainingonline.com/

Professional or Olympic Team Member  Plus COLLEGE COACH/PLAYER INSTRUCTIONAL COMBIME/CAMP for PLAYERS Powered by Diamond Training @ 9am – 5pm.

ALL Umpire Meeting

Time:  5pm Site Location SL BEES Stadium

Take over Event Night at SL BEES Stadium 7pm

See email for details about purchasing tickets

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Wednesday, June 18 

FREE day for teams to enjoy the city and mountains. PRACTICE OR SCRIMMAGE DAY

Take over Event Night at SL BEES Stadium 7pm

See email for details about purchasing tickets

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Thursday, June 19 

POOL Play Games 10am - 6pm some teams may play up to 3 games this day!

Take over Event Night at SL BEES Stadium 7pm

See email for details about purchasing tickets

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Friday, June 20

Pool Play concludes.  BRACKET starts @ 3pm onward.

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Saturday, June 21

CHAMPIONSHIP DAY - games @ 8am -8pm