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5TH ANNUAL MAY MAYHEM Tournament Profile
To See Pool play select the age group below. To see the brackets select the link on the bottom of the pool schedule.

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8U 9U 10U 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U 16U 18U

$410.00

5/15/2021

5/16/2021

3/30/2021

ROOTSTOWN, OH

3 Pool Single Elimination Split Bracket

2202

Complex

Complex Address

Gracie Fields/Streetsboro

Gracie Park and Streetsboro

HOST INFORMATION
Name:	Address:		City, State:	Zip Code:	Home:		Cell:	E-Mail Address:
Bob Himmelein	OH FP Umpires 19523 Marwood Ave		Cleveland, OH	44135-1023	(440) 773-9973		(440) 773-9973	[email protected]
HOTEL INFORMATION

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TEAMS ENTERED /

Team Name	City	State	Age	Class	Total Points	Placed	Event Points	Season
Ohio Blast 2K10	Canfield	OH	10U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Ohio Hit Club	LaGrange	OH	10U	C	200	Select	0	2021
SlamForce 2010	Alliance	OH	10U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Valley Extreme Georgalas	Warren	OH	10U	C	300	Select	0	2021
Chardon Storm Bullard	Chardon	OH	11U	C	150	Select	0	2021
Cobras 09	Concord	OH	11U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Lake Erie Warhawks 09	Avon Lake	OH	11U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Mentor Big Red 09	Mentor	OH	11U	C	200	Select	0	2021
Mercer County Outlaws	Greenville	PA	11U	C	200	Select	0	2021
Ohio Monsters 09	Medina	OH	11U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Ohio Stampede	Massillon	OH	11U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Pittsburgh Passion 09	Pittsburgh	PA	11U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Starzz	Willoughby	OH	11U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Chardon Storm 2010	Chardon	OH	12U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Cobras 08	Concord	OH	12U	C	300	Select	0	2021
Erie Frost Madura	Erie	PA	12U	C	150	Select	0	2021
Ohio Blast 07 Dado	New Middletown	OH	12U	B	100	Select	0	2020
Ohio Energy Percassi	Mentor	OH	12U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Ohio Ice Blue 12U	Akron	OH	12U	C	200	Select	0	2021
Ohio Rebels	Richfield	OH	12U	C	200	Select	0	2021
Ohio Rebels 12u Aliff	Sheffield Village	OH	12U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Ohio Rebels 12u Myers	Clyde	OH	12U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Ohio Warriors 08	Youngstown	OH	12U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Quakes12	New Middletown	OH	12U	B	100	Select	0	2021
Quakes12	New Middletown	OH	12U	B	100	Select	0	2021
Silver Creek Schneider	Sharon	PA	12U	C	100	Select	0	2021
Thunder Elite Marlatt	Cortland	OH	12U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Willoughby Starzz	Willoughby	OH	12U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Girls of Summer 07	Tallmadge	OH	13U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Lady Lookouts 07	Akron	OH	13U	B	100	Select	0	2021
Ohio Storm 07 Veno	Canal Fulton	OH	13U	B	200	Select	0	2021
Silver Creek 07 Nogay	New Castle	PA	13U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Thunder Elite 07	Vienna	OH	13U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Diamond Elite Heat	akron	OH	14U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Little Monsters	mogadore	OH	14U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Lookouts Fastpitch 14u Hudak	Tallmadge	OH	14U	B	150	Select	0	2021
Medina Panthers	Litchfield	OH	14U	B	100	Select	0	2021
Ohio Ice Black	Aurora	OH	14U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Ohio Outlaws 07 Quinn	New Castle	PA	14U	B	100	Select	0	2021
Ohio Rebels 14U Hensley	Huron	OH	14U	C	250	Select	0	2021
Ohio Outlaws Parsons	Aurora	OH	8U	B	100	Select	0	2021
Cobras 11	Concord	OH	9U	C	250	Select	0	2021

5th Annual May Mayhem Tournament Rules / Notes

We do have a few opening PLEASE EMAIL  Bob Himmelein @ bobhh1951@gmail.com.

No Sanction fee is required unless you play in three or more FASA events in 2021   We have filled this event each of the last three years   We play some pool games at one location and consolidate elimination games at Gracie Fields  which is one of the nicest small parks in Ohio 
Both facilities have full restrooms and concessions  All games are place with  all players may be in the line-up both days

IF WE HAVE ENOUGH ODD NUMBER OF TEAMS  WE WILL HOLD PLAY-OFFS IN EACH AGE GROUP   THIS SEEMS TO BE A POPULAR IDEA WHICH WAS SUPPORTED  WELL LAST YEAR   TEAMS MAY HAVE ONE PLAYER THAT IS OLDER (example ONE 12u ON AN 11U TEAM) HOWEVER SHE may not pitch)

All registration must be done via FASA website and a $50 deposit must be paid by March 15th to hold spots  Full payment is due March 1st  2021   If you need extensions  please contact the TD as shown below 
PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO OHIO FP UMPIRES and mailed to Bob Himmelein  15705 Tavern Rd  Burton  OH 44021

Tournament Rules ? 2020/21                       02/18/2019 FINAL        NFHS Rules  with the following exceptions:
A 	COACHES/ADMINISTRATIVE/CONDUCT
1 	All coaches  by participation in the plate conference at each game agree that all equipment used by their teams complies with the rules and assumes ALL liability of use of illegal equipment by his/her team members   Line-up cards may be provided by the tournament which require signature of coaches 
2 	All coaches must be able to show a current approved Background Check and all certifications as required by the State of Ohio regarding player safety issues 
3 	Only Head Coaches may consult with the umpires   Failure of a non-head coach to remove themselves from any discussion after being warned will result in ejected from the tournament and subjects the Head Coach to possible ejection as listed below   
Any persons exhibiting poor sportsmanship or abusive behavior to players  officials  or ANY person will be removed from the event for the balance of the event as well as liable for criminal charges is applicable 
4 	Head coaches are responsible for actions of players  fans and assistant coaches   The Head Coach will be warned to curb improper behavior and failure to do so will result in his/her ejection  
5 	Smoking  tobacco  or alcohol use on the field  in the dugouts  or around the fields is prohibited   No exceptions  
6 	Unless authorized by the respective city or park ownership alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be consumed or displayed at the facilities  including parking areas    Persons found in violation are subject to removal for the balance of the tournament and any applicable State or Local laws  
Note: by agreement with Victory Sports Park (VSP) and applicable State/local laws  NO Alcoholic beverages may be brought into VSP   VSP may serve  for consumption  only in a designated area  alcoholic beverages which MUST BE CONSUMED in that area   Persons found with alcoholic beverages outside the designated area  will be asked to leave the park for the balance of the day and subject to any ordinance violations of the city 
7 	All facilities have rules pertaining to pets  grills  smoking and use of the facilities   The Tournament Director does not have the authority to make changes  grant waivers or alter these requirements  It is the Coaches  parents and fans responsibility to know and adhere to facility rules 
8 	 Notwithstanding any other rules  this tournament will follow NFHS standards regarding Thunder and Lightning occurrences   This includes games will be stopped and shall not resume for thirty minutes after the last sighting of lightning or hearing of thunder   Coaches are required to take players to a safe space as they determine with the parents   There are no exceptions to this  
9 	Umpires decision is final in all Pool Games   Elimination or Bracket Games Protests may be filed with payment of a deposit of $75 in cash at time of Protest  which will be donated to charity if the protest is not ruled in favor of the protesting team 
B  GAME MANAGEMENT
1 	Pre-game conference/ coin flip will take place ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the game if possible  If one team is deliberately delaying start  the umpire will defer to team present   LINE-UP CARDS MUST BE PRESENTED TO PLATE UMPIRE   Game time begins after the pre-game conference  
2 	OFFICIAL SCORE BOOK: Home team is official scorekeeper in all tournament games  BOTH TEAMS MUST REPORT SCORES TO SCORERS TABLE WITHIN 30 Minutes of games end using the system as designated by the TD   If only one team reports  that will be the score  
3 	If neither team reports score  it will be listed as a 7-7 TIE for both teams  As option  Tournament Directors may allow scores to be texted to a designated number   
4 	Teams must be ready to play  including pitcher being ready  at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled starting time or any rescheduled starting times   During Bracket play  teams must be at the fields at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time and meet the warm-up requirements as well 
5 	No organized infield practice before the games  Teams may warm up beyond the baselines or in foul territory  No live batting practice is allowed on the field or in the complex at any time   After the first inning no infield or outfield warm-up balls are permitted   If the catcher is not ready  an adult should warm pitcher up between innings   Playing time is the priority 
6 	Time limit for all games will be determined by the Event s Director  Default time is seventy-five minutes  
C   GAME RULES
1 	PITCHERS: FASA will allow the use of the NFHS or college rule on pitching delivery  Pitchers must use the same format on each pitch  
2 	PITCHING DISTANCES:  10U - 35   12U - 40   and 14U  16U  18U  & 23U ? 43    No metal cleats for 10U  or 12U   Metal Cleats are permitted in all other age groups   Molded cleats are permitted in 10U and 12U divisions  (Note: Some Turf fields prohibit metal cleats on the fields 
3 	BATTING LINE-UPS: Teams can bat up to full roster (for the ENTIRE tournament)   This must be declared  in the line-up card at the plate conference for each game   Once it is declared  it cannot be changed  You may use free substitution defensive substitutions if all players are in the Batting Order  
4 	DP/FLEX: Teams may use the DP/Flex if batting the straight nine (10 counting the FLEX & DP  in lieu of above) or may bat less than the full roster if they choose and have substitutions which will follow standard substitution rules with the following exceptions as outlined in Sections 5  6  and 7 below 
5 	COURTESY RUNNERS: Teams may run for the pitcher and catcher the entire game  This runner shall be a substitute from the bench if available  If no substitutes are available  the last batted out may be used   The Pitcher and Catcher of record are exempt from being used in this manner   No player can pinch run for both the Pitcher and Catcher in the same inning 
6 	PLAYER SHORTAGES:  Teams may begin a game with eight (8) players if the additional players arrive after the start of the game  they will be handled in the following manner: 
a 	Teams may add all players to the END of the line-up  These players must be listed on the line-up card as substitutes when the line-up cards are submitted  They are not charged with a time at bat until they have been added to the line-up in the game 
b 	Teams may finish all games with a minimum of eight players 
7 	INJURED PLAYERS: In Pool Games  an injured player  who is in the line-up may be skipped ONE TIME without penalty and allowed to re-enter   Abuse of this exception is not tolerated and may result in ejection of the head coach   In Bracket play  an out must be charged if no substitute is available 
8 	MERCY RULES:  In ANY inning  if a team is losing by 15 more runs  at any point after 45 minutes  the game will end immediately at the point the fifteen-run differential is met   
a 	Mercy rule otherwise is twelve runs after three innings  ten runs after four innings  eight Runs after five innings or six runs after six innings 
9 	GAME TIMES/LIMITS:  Pool Play: Games will be seven innings or time limit  All pool games will finish the inning once time expires   If the game is tied at the end of regulation  it will be declared a tie in Pool Play only   (Exception to the finish the inning rule will apply for indoor tournaments  which will be drop-dead in pool play)  For the Cinderella games  games standard is 75 minutes  finish the inning 
a 	Elimination Games will be played with standard time limits  Games that are tied at the end of regulation will use the ITB rule until a winner is declared  (Runner on 2B  no out)    
b 	CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES will be played as follows;         
1 	10U  100 minutes finish the inning 
2 	Other age groups will be full games unless weather  time or circumstances require a time limit be set    (Exception for indoor tournaments) Note: For the Cinderella finals may be limited to allow for completion at a reasonable hour by the TD 
D   SEEDING INFORMATION/RAIN POLICIES/AWARDS/NOTIFICATIONS
1 	TIE BREAKERS:  The following procedure will be used to determine the seeding after pool play: a) Head to Head b) Runs allowed c) Run differential (Maximum 10 runs per game) d) Coin flip 
a 	If three or more teams are tied with the same record in a pool  head-to-head record will be thrown out  
b 	Once a level of tie-breaker is used  we DO NOT revert to any steps of the tie-breaking procedure  We will continue down the list until all ties are broken    
c 	Printyourbrackets com is the format for Bracket Play  though some modifications may be made due to weather  number of teams or other factors unforeseen  (Note: FASA website also has brackets available )
2 	Teams playing an extra pool game will not have  the runs allowed and the Win/Loss in that game will not count towards standings   The results of the game (win/loss) will be used in head-to-head consideration if a tie in pool play occurs 
3 	The TD reserves the right to change schedule to insure safe play in the event of rain or excessive heat   COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE TO CHECK AT MAIN TABLES FOR ANY CHANGES  
The TD will use methods to communicate updates  these may include; Message line system 1-440-682-3007 AND/OR TOURNEY MACHINE  FASA website OR SIMILAR PROGRAMS OR NOTIFICATION METHODS   Coaches will be notified of the system(s) used  prior to the tournament   Failure of electronic communications does not relieve the Coach for knowing his/her schedule by checking at the Main Table   NOITE FOR THE CINDERELLA CLASSIC COMMUNICATION WILL BE BY E-MAIL and IN PERSON
4 	RAIN POLICY: Two or more games played  no refund is required   Other situations  refunds will be given on a per team basis  less unrecoverable costs  plus an amount not to exceed 10%   (Note: Fees charge by Sanctioning bodies or on-line registrations services are not recoverable ) (TD may alter and publish additional refund schedules  but this is the mandatory minimum )
a 	The priority is to play as many games as possible without exposing teams to an excess number of games per day   In the event of this not being accomplishable due to weather  the TD may opt to go to a single elimination bracket or eliminate teams with poorer seeding to enable a winner in all brackets   
b 	In the event of rain  the Sunday morning Pool games  if scheduled may be deleted or moved back and offered as Consolation Games if Bracket Play is completed and weather permits 
5 	AWARDS: if no Bracket games are played  1st & Finalist Awards will be given to Pool Winners based on record   Other awards may be given  such as MVP Awards and competition awards if applicable to a specific event 
a 	If Bracket games are started and the event rained out  the best Highest remaining seeds will receive awards  Tournament Directors may issue other awards as they see fit

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* Teams in red are 2024 teams that have not yet paid the 2024 sanction fee*

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