Strike Out Breast Cancer Classic
Welcome to the Strike Out Breast Cancer Classic in Ruston, La!
ALL turf fields at the phenomenal Ruston Sports Complex!
Grand Slam Louisiana Tournament Rules & Information:
Age Control
• Home-schooled players are eligible as grade exemption players. (Grand Slam Louisiana rule only).
Pitching Guidelines
• We track innings, not pitch counts.
• Recommended to follow MLB Pitch Smart guidelines.
• 9U–12U: 8 innings per weekend (max 6/day)
• 13U & older: 10 innings per weekend (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: $10/day (non-refundable).
• Bat Restrictions: 13U may only use -5 or -3.
• Time Limits:
• 8uCP – 75 min
• 9U–13U – 90 min
• Umpire Pay-at-Plate (PAP):
• 8U – $45/game
• 9U–13U – $60/game
• 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: Allowed unless wearing a face mask, jaw flap, or chin strap. (1st offense = warning, 2nd offense = out.)
• 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.
9U MODIFIED RULES (A & AA ONLY)
PITCHING
• PITCHING LIMIT: PITCHERS ARE LIMITED TO 6 INNINGS PER WEEKEND, COUNTED BY THIRDS (ONE OUT = ⅓ INNING).
• MOUND DISTANCE: SET AT 46 FEET.
• NO BALKS: BALK RULES DO NOT APPLY.
SCORING
6 RUNS MAX PER INNING IN POOL PLAY!
NO MAX RUN PER INNING IN BRACKET PLAY
BASE RUNNING & STEALING
• STEALING IS NOT ALLOWED: RUNNERS MAY TAKE A LEAD AND A SECONDARY BUT MUST RETURN TO BASE- THIS GIVES PLAYERS A CHANCE TO WORK ON LEADS AND SECONDARY. RUNNERS MAY ADVANCE ON A PASSED OR DROPPED BALL.
• SCORING RESTRICTION: ONCE A RUNNER REACHES 3RD BASE, THE ONLY WAY TO SCORE IS:
• BEING BATTED IN, OR
• FORCED HOME ON A BASES-LOADED WALK.
• ADVANCING BASES:
• A RUNNER WHO STEALS 2ND MAY ADVANCE TO 3RD ON THE SAME PLAY (AT THEIR OWN RISK).
• IF RUNNERS ARE ON 1ST AND 3RD, THE RUNNER ON 1ST MAY ONLY ADVANCE TO 2ND (SINCE THE RUNNER ON 3RD CANNOT ADVANCE HOME UNTIL THE BALL IS HIT).
• BALL IN PLAY: THE BALL IS ALWAYS LIVE UNLESS THE UMPIRE CALLS TIME.
