August 16th to October 4th

(The date is subject to change if the three-game-series concludes early)

Round 1 (Quarterfinals): Single-Elimination format for both PRO & Semi-Pro Divisions.

(Except. BYE ranked #1 from Pro Division/ Top 1,2,3 ranked team from Semi-Pro Division)

Round 2 (Semifinals): 3-Games-Series

Round 3 (Championship Final): 3-Games-Series

Pro Division:

Three umpires for the Championship Final Games.

Semi-Pro Division:

Two umpires for the Championship Final Games.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

Team rosters are considered "locked" as of a specific date set by the league (Deadline: August 15th). Only players on the official roster by this date are eligible for playoff participation with a validated player's photo.

Players must have participated in a minimum of 4 regular-season games (4 games or 25% of the season) to be eligible for the playoffs. Exceptions may be granted for documented injuries by a league vote.

The use of "call-ups" (players from a lower division or affiliated team) is generally not permitted in the playoffs unless explicitly approved by the league under specific circumstances, such as a team being unable to field the minimum number of players.

All players must submit valid photo identification before the playoff game.

1. A Player without a valid photo and playing the PO game will result in forfeiture of the game.

GAME REGULATIONS

All playoff games are scheduled for seven (7) innings.

No Time Limit for Championship/Final Games

The playoff "Final" is a 3-Game-Series without a time limit, ensuring a complete, seven-inning game is played to determine a winner.

Quarterfinals/Semifinals:

To keep the playoff on schedule, a time limit is implemented.

GAME 1: 5:45PM - 8:15PM

(Last inning call 7:55PM)

GAME 2: 8:30PM - 11:00PM

(Last inning call 10:40PM)

• Ties: If a game is tied after a full inning when the time limit has expired, the game is often considered a tie and the winner is determined by a tie-breaker rule. However, It will play an extra inning or two, with an international tie-breaker (runner on 1st and 2nd base) to speed up play. Runner must be the last two outs batter. This is less common in the playoffs, as a winner is generally required.

• This is the most significant difference from the early rounds. The final championship game is almost always played to its full 7-inning conclusion, with no time limit.

• Extra Innings: If the game is tied after 7 innings, extra innings are played until one team has a lead at the end of a full inning.

• Runners on both first and second base on the 8th inning onward to help speed up the game.

• Innings: The game will continue until a winner is determined.

• Suspended Games: Similar to the early rounds, if the final game is suspended, it will be resumed from the point of stoppage to ensure a winner is crowned.

• Suspended Games: If a game is stopped due to weather, darkness, or other circumstances, it is often suspended and resumed from the point of stoppage at a later, pre-determined time.

A game is considered official if five (5) full innings have been completed, or 4.5 innings if the home team is leading. If a game is called due to weather or darkness before it is official, it will be suspended and resumed from the point of interruption at a later date.

Three total hit-by-pitches (HBP) in an inning require a pitching change.

A game will be called if there is a 15-run lead after five (5) innings.

If a game is tied after 7 complete innings, extra innings will be played. Starting in the 8th inning, the international tie-breaker rule may be used:

Each team begins its turn at bat with a runner on First and Second base.

The runner is the player who made the last final outs in the previous inning.

Selected New Pitcher by Team Manager: Any pitcher from the team who already played at the beginning is allow to re-enter the extra inning

A manager is permitted one mound visit per pitcher, per inning. On the second visit in the same inning, the pitcher must be removed from the pitching position.

A manager is permitted total 3 Challenges per game allowed.

Bat Regulations: Only wood, wood composite, or bamboo bats are permitted. Aluminum bats are strictly prohibited.

Courtesy Runners: A courtesy runner may be used for the catcher at two outs, The courtesy runner must be the player who made the most recent out.

Uniforms & Equipment: All players must be in full, matching team uniforms. Metal spikes are permitted. All batters and baserunners must wear a helmet with at least one ear flap. Catchers must wear a full set of protective gear, including a mask with throat guard, chest protector, and shin guards.

(Without team uniform, a player will be removed from the game)

Infield Fly Rule: The infield fly rule is in effect.

Dropped Third Strike: The dropped third strike rule is in effect.

Pitcher Balk Rule:

1. If a balk move is included in the pitching routine it is considered a balk (the routine is not recognized).

2. Including a balk in the pitching routine results in a balk and invalidates the routine.

3. A balk in the pitching routine invalidates it.

(All balk calls are determined by the combined judgment of the plate and base umpires. Teams are prohibited from confronting the umpires regarding these calls. Only the team's manager may formally challenge a balk situation)

A manager is permitted total 3 Challenges per game allowed.

Ejections: Any player, coach, or manager ejected from a game must immediately leave the field and the spectator area.

An ejection carries an automatic one-game suspension for the team's next scheduled playoff game.

Any ejection for fighting or flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate expulsion from the remainder of the playoffs.

All participants (players, coaches, umpires, and fans) are expected to adhere to the highest standards of sportsmanship.

There is a zero-tolerance policy for the abuse of officials, verbal harassment, or fighting and thrown equipment on the field or dugout.

The consumption of alcohol or use of tobacco products in the dugout or on the playing field is strictly forbidden.

Failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in ejection, suspension, or team disqualification from the playoffs.