TOURNAMENT RULES
2023 Rob & Tricia Morneau Memorial Baseball Tournament Rules
- The Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) constitution and its’ official rules shall apply (rules can be found on the OBA ONDeck App).
- See the local rules for tournament format and tie-breaking rules.
- Payment of the entry fee will apply as an appearance bond and will not be refundable.
- Teams will no longer be required to complete a tournament sign in sheet. You will need to provide your OBA team number (4-digit #). Teams must have copies of affiliate-approved or OBA approved rosters with them upon request of the convener to verify a player, but do not have to leave a copy with the convener.
- Any team not able to field nine eligible players at the scheduled starting time will default the game unless approved by the opposing team. Games cannot be delayed due to lack of players.
- Managers and coaches will be responsible for the conduct of their players, and anyone involved with their team, both on and off the field.
- Line-up cards must be presented to the official scorer at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the game on the official form provided.
- Infield practice will be allowed if equal time permits for both teams. No batting practice against fences will be allowed.
- In the event that a game is suspended because of rain, lightning, darkness and/or other circumstances prior to it becoming an official game; the game shall be resumed from the point of suspension. In cases of rain and/or other delays the tournament schedule may be revised at the discretion of the Tournament Convener.
- All protests must be ruled on at the time of their occurrence by a committee set-up by RMBA. The committee will consist of the on-site convener and two other members appointed by the convener. The decision of the committee will be final.
- Ejection from any game will result in suspension from the next scheduled game and/or balance of the tournament depending on circumstances. The decision of the tournament committee will be final.
- Tournament awards will be given to Champions and Finalists in each division
- RMBA and its officials accept no responsibility for the loss or damage to any equipment and/or for any injuries to any player, team officials or any other persons in the park during the tournament.
- The Tournament Convener reserves the right to alter and/or make any changes necessary to ensure completion of the tournament