DIAMOND KINGS INVITATIONAL- SAT. ONLY
Turf infields at the beautiful ULM University Park!
Grand Slam Louisiana Tournament Rules & Information:
Age Control
• Home-schooled players are eligible as grade exemption players. (Grand Slam Louisiana rule only).
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Pitching Guidelines
• We track innings, not pitch counts.
• Recommended to follow MLB Pitch Smart guidelines
• 13U & older: 7 innings per day (max 7/day)
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All-Tournament Team
• Released the Tuesday after each event.
• Top 3 finishing teams receive nomination votes:
• 1st Place – 5 players
• 2nd Place – 3 players
• 3rd Place – 2 players
• Selected players earn automatic invitations to the Summer All-Star Games (July 24-26 / Ruston, LA).
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Wall of Homers
• Every player who hits a home run will:
• Have their photo taken and featured on social media.
• Be eligible for the Home Run Derby at the Summer All-Star Games.
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Tournament Information
• Grand Slam provides 2 game balls per game. Teams must help retrieve foul balls.
• Be prepared to start 15 minutes prior to scheduled game times.
• Gate Fee: $15/day (non-refundable). **1-DAY Pricing only**
12 & under free
• Bat Restrictions: 13U may only use -5 or -3.
• Pool Play Time Limit – 75 MIN / $50 PAP
• Bracket Play Time Limit – 90 MIN / $60 PAP
• Run Rules: 15 after 2, 12 after 3, 10 after 4, 8 after 5.
• Extra Innings (ITB): Last batted out starts on 2nd base, no outs.
• Head-first slides are allowed in 13u & up
• NFHS rules apply with Grand Slam Louisiana exceptions (see scorecard/website). State Directors may modify corporate rules.
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Game & Scorecard Procedures
• Confirm final score and pitchers’ innings before signing game cards.
• Any time-limit disputes: stop the clock and request a director/UIC immediately. Must be resolved before leaving the field.
• Protests: $300 cash (refunded if upheld). Must be filed during the game between the 1st and last pitch.
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Coaches & Staff
• Teams receive 3 coach passes. Submit names in advance—no substitutions at the gate.
• Coaches must sign in Saturday & Sunday.
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Site & Conduct
• A site director is available at every location—request assistance during the game, not after.
• Be respectful to gate workers.
• Boom boxes allowed at respectful volume not disrupting other fields.
