June 27th & 28th, 2026

Rules

Rules for

Batting For Heroes

Slowpitch Men’s/Co-Ed Softball Tournament

Tournament Format:

  • Men’s / Co-Ed
  • Double elimination
  • No more than 40 teams
  • Each team will consist of no less than 12, and no more than 15 players

Pitching:

  • The pitcher must throw the ball underhand and it must have an arch of 6’ to 10’.
  • The ball must hit the mat for the pitch to be considered a strike.
  • Pump faking and juking is permitted.
  • Pitcher must start with their foot on the rubber mound.
  • All pitchers must wear a mask. NO EXCEPTIONS

Base Running:

  • On co-ed teams, one base runner per gender.
  • If batter makes it to first base, is safe, and does not advance to second base, they may be granted a base runner.
  • There is no limit on how many times an player can be used as a base runner in an inning.
  • Pitchers are allowed a pinch runner at any time during the game.
  • If it is a close play, runners must slide or peel out of the way. If not done so, the batter running to first will be out as well.
  • Reestablishing on first and third is permitted with umpire approval.

Batting:

  • Each batter will start with a count of 1 ball and 1 strike.
  • On co-ed teams, males may not bat back-to-back.
  • No foul to give. (see wristbands)
  • Players at bat must have a full swing for a hit to be eligible. Bunting is not permitted.
  • If a player steps on the plate while at bat, that player is out.
  • The standard infield fly rule is in effect with less than two outs and there are runners on first and second base.
  • A team cannot score more than two homeruns unless the batter who scores a homerun is wearing a Homerun Wristband (see below).
  • If you hit a home run, you or your team must get the ball.

Game Rules:

  • Designation of Home and Away will be determined by coin flip at the plate meeting with coaches/managers before each game.
  • No new inning will be started after 55 minutes. The game will stop at 65 minutes drop dead.
  • Game balls will be 44/375 core
  • 2 balls will be provided to each team upon check-in at the beginning of the tournament. Co-ed teams will also get 2 women’s balls.
  • Additional balls can be purchased at the registration area.
  • Teams can use their own balls with umpire approval.
  • If balls are caught being tampered with, that team will be ejected from the tournament. No refunds will be given.
  • All bats, except seniors and banned bats, are allowed. If a team is caught using an illegal bat, that team will receive a warning. If there is a second violation, that team will be ejected from the tournament. No refunds will be given.
  • Teams need to be ready to play 15 minutes prior to their start time to keep games flowing smoothly.

Run Rules:

  • 20 after 4th & 15 after 5th – If a team is in the lead by 20 or more runs after the fourth inning, or 15 runs after the fifth inning, the game will be over.

Championship Game:

  • There will be no time limit.
  • Run Rules will still be in effect.
  • The team with the most runs at the end of the 7th inning will be the winner.
  • If at the beginning of the 9th inning there is a tie, a runner will be added to second base. The game will then continue until one team has more runs at the end of an inning.

Wristbands: $25 each

  • FOUL BALL –
    • The Foul Ball wristbands will allow each purchaser one extra foul ball.
  • HOME RUN –
    • Home Run wristbands are limited to 3 per team. They can be switched between players from game to game, but not during a game. The players with bands will not go against home run total.

All wristbands will need to be clarified in book before each game.