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Thursday 1 PM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> Thursday 3 PM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> Thursday 5 PM\t<\/strong> Thursday 7 PM<\/strong> Friday 9 AM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> Friday 11 AM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> Friday 1 PM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> Friday 3 PM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> Friday 5 PM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> Friday 7 PM\t\t\tDiamond<\/strong> <\/p>\n 32 team single elimination championship (CH) bracket and 8 team consolation (CO) bracket Saturday 9 AM<\/strong> Saturday 11 AM\t<\/strong> Saturday 1 PM\t<\/strong> Saturday 3 PM<\/strong> Saturday 5 PM\t<\/strong> Saturday 7 PM\t<\/strong> Sunday 10 AM \t<\/strong>“ELITE EIGHT” Sunday 12 Noon<\/strong>“FINAL FOUR” Sunday 2 PM\t<\/strong> 2009 AAU MEN\u00e2\u20ac\u2122S INTERNATIONAL FASTPITCH TOURNAMENT 1.\tEach team manager is responsible for informing his players of all rules.<\/p>\n 2.\tThe tournament will be played by current International Softball Federation rules, identical to those used in 2008, except for special rules explained below.<\/p>\n 3.\tA team representative is to meet at the tournament bracket board 30 minutes prior to scheduled game time to turn in their line-up (line-up cards are provided) coin flip and obtain game ball. A 5-minute grace period will be allowed after which the team present will be given choice of home or visitors. Teams involved in double-headers are expected to still send a representative 30 minutes prior.<\/p>\n 4.\tThe tournament ball will be the Worth K-Master C120WISC. Each team will be given 8 new balls at beginning of tournament to provide each team with 2-balls for each of their guaranteed 4-games. Teams are expected to retrieve foul balls. During a given game, if the umpires are out of balls, each team will put another C120WISC new or used ball into the game. If a team runs out of their 8-balls, they can purchase more balls at $5 each or $50 per dozen. This change is an attempt to create an incentive for teams to return foul balls and put those balls back into the game. In previous AAU tournaments, too many balls have ended up in player\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bags.<\/p>\n 5.\tTeams may use the areas behind outfield fence to warm up but please do not go into straightaway center field. Batters eyes!!!! Diamonds not in use may be used for warm up on a shared basis with other teams.<\/p>\n 6.\tTime limits: In pool (round robin) games no new inning will begin after 1:45. If a tie exists after the completed inning following 1:45, the game will be a tie.<\/p>\n 7.\tIn bracket play, there will be no time limit but there will be an 8 run after 5 innings and 12 after 3, mercy rule. If a game is tied after 7 innings, the 8th inning will begin with the last batter from prior inning running at second base.<\/p>\n 8.\tSeeding procedure: At the conclusion of pool play, teams will be ranked 1-4 in each pool using the following process.<\/p>\n a.\tPool play record. Teams will be placed on single elimination bracket, based on their pool finish, i.e. A1 vs H4, B2 vs G3, etc. 10.\tDisney reserves the right to discontinue play if inclement weather, impending inclement weather or any other unforeseen situation presents itself. Disney and AAU have the right to alter tournament format or rules if any of the above occurs.<\/p>\n 11.\tDisney, AAU, Tournament Director and\/or Tournament Umpire In Chief will resolve all protests, format changes, rule changes or any other issues addressed in # 9 and #10 or any situations not covered in ISF or tournament rules.<\/p>\n 12.\tNo profanity or bat throwing will be tolerated. Violators will be ejected.<\/p>\n 13.\tDue to potential importance of runs scored, any pool play forfeits will be recorded with a final score of 3-0.<\/p>\n 13.\tPhone number to Disney Softball press box is 407-939-1557. Tournament Director cell phone is 801-381-0961.<\/p>\n NOTES:\t<\/strong><\/p>\n After pool play ends on Friday night, we will record the Saturday schedule on the Disney Press box phone. Call 407-939-1557 and listen for the Saturday schedule. This schedule information will not be recorded until 10 PM or later.<\/p>\n In a given game, if both teams pre-agree to play the game using the ISC pitching rule, the game will be played in that manner. Otherwise, ISF pitching rule is in effect. Disney will provide athletic trainers on site, for athlete injuries or medical needs.<\/p>\n Any individuals or teams found violating Disney or AAU rules will be subject to disqualification.<\/p>\n There will be free male only ISC pitching clinic conducted during the tournament. Specific times for each day will be announced at the manager meeting. Pitcher students must provide their own catcher. It is a walk up clinic so anyone can go anytime they want instruction or pitching assistance. Instructor is former Team USA pitcher, Bill Hillhouse houseofpitching@yahoo.com. 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\nMac’s vs Guatemala\t\t\t25
\nChicago\/NY vs Barranquitas\t\t\t24
\nCombatientes vs Hill United\t\t\t23
\nMeraloma vs Dominicana\t\t\t22
\nElmira vs Radio 560\t\t\t21
\nCPI\/ADS vs Puerto Rico Juniors\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nVirgin Islands vs Maccabi Red\t\t\t25
\nBarraquitas vs Guatemala\t\t\t24
\nLos Socios vs PK Broward\t\t\t23
\nEarl’s Club vs Sioux Falls A’s\t\t\t22
\nManor vs Brewers de Venezuela\t\t\t21
\nVenezuela\/Miami vs Puerto Rico \t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nDC Arrows vs Tijuana\t\t\t25
\nBig Cove vs Sopotocientos\t\t\t24
\nSioux Falls A’s vs PK Broward\t\t\t23
\nJamaica vs Maccabi Blue\t\t\t22
\nGremlin Knights vs Brewers \t\t\t21
\nVenezuela\/Miami vs Minn. Angels\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nSebringville vs Ohio Battery\t\t\t25
\nTeam Minnesota vs Niagara Storms\t\t\t24
\nMidwest Stampede vs Cobourg \t\t\t23
\nFlorida Fastpitch vs ADCO\t\t\t22
\nGremlin Knights vs Texaco Pirates\t\t\t21
\nMillwood vs Puerto Rico\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nMac’s vs Chicago\/NY\t\t\t25
\nCombatientes vs ADCO\t\t\t24
\nRadio 560 vs Dominicana\t\t\t23
\nTijuana vs Puerto Rico Juniors\t\t\t22
\nMaccabi Red vs Cobourg\t\t\t21
\nLos Socios vs Earl’s Club\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nMac’s vs Barranquitas\t\t\t25
\nMillwood vs Minnesota Angels\t\t\t24
\nJamaica vs Sebringville\t\t\t23
\nDC Arrows vs Puerto Rico Jr’s.\t\t\t22
\nMaccabi Blue vs Ohio Battery\t\t\t21
\nBrewers vs Texaco Pirates\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nTeam Minnesota vs Big Cove\t\t\t25
\nMeraloma vs Elmira\t\t\t24
\nOhio Battery vs Jamaica\t\t\t23
\nCPI\/ADS vs DC Arrows\t\t\t22
\nMidwest Stampede vs Virgin Islands\t\t\t21
\nLos Socios vs Sioux Falls A’s\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nHill United vs Florida Fastpitch\t\t\t25
\nVenezuela\/Miami vs Millwood\t\t\t24
\nTeam Minn vs Sopotocientos\t\t\t23
\nTijuana vs CPI\/ADS\t\t\t22
\nGuatemala vs Chicago\/NY\t\t\t21
\nNiagara Storms vs Big Cove\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nFlorida Fastpitch vs Combatientes\t\t\t25
\nRadio 560 vs Meraloma\t\t\t24
\nDominicana vs Elmira\t\t\t23
\nMaccabi Red vs Midwest Stampede\t\t\t22
\nGremlin Knights vs Manor\t\t\t21
\nSopotocientos vs Niagara Storms\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nPK Broward vs Earl’s Club\t\t\t25
\nPuerto Rico vs Minn Angels\t\t\t24
\nADCO vs Hill United\t\t\t23
\nCobourg vs Virgin Islands\t\t\t22
\nManor vs Texaco Pirates\t\t\t21
\nSebringville vs Maccabi Blue\t\t\t20<\/p>\n
\nSchedule below\t<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nGame 1\tCH
\nGame 2\tCH
\nGame 3\tCH
\nGame 4\tCH
\nGame 1\tCO
\nGame 2\tCO<\/p>\n
\nGame 5\tCH
\nGame 6\tCH
\nGame 7\tCH
\nGame 8 \tCH
\nGame 3\tCO
\nGame 4\tCO\t<\/p>\n
\nGame 9\tCH
\nGame 10\tCH
\nGame 11\tCH
\nGame 12\tCH
\nGame 13\tCH
\nGame 14\tCH\t<\/p>\n
\nGame 15\tCH
\nGame 16\tCH
\nGame 17\tCH
\nGame 18\tCH
\nGame 5\tCO
\nGame 6 \tCO\t<\/p>\n
\nGame 19\tCH
\nGame 20\tCH
\nGame 21\tCH
\nGame 22\tCH
\nGame 23\tCH
\nGame 24\tCH\t<\/p>\n
\nGame 7\tCO – Chps’p<\/p>\n
\nGame 25\tCH
\nGame 26\tCH
\nGame 27 \tCH
\nGame 28\tCH\t<\/p>\n
\nGame 29\tCH
\nGame 30\tCH<\/p>\n
\nGame 31 championship<\/p>\n
\nat
\nDisney\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Wide World of Sports complex
\nJanuary 22 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 25, 2009
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\nTOURNAMENT RULES AND INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nb.\tCommon game (head to head) if it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a 2-team tie and is applicable.
\nc.\tTies:
\ni.\tIf above isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t applicable, the ties will be broken in the following order using all pool games: fewest runs allowed, most runs scored, run differential and coin flip.
\nii.\tIf tied games create a situation where above isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t practical, we will use 3 points for a win, 1for a tie and 0 for a loss to seed the teams.<\/p>\n
\n9.\tProtests may be made only on rule interpretations. Protests will be resolved before play continues.<\/p>\n