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

Pro Division

Three umpires for the Championship Final Games.

Semi-Pro Division

Two umpires for the Championship Final Games.

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.

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.

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

• Permitted: Wood, wood composite, or bamboo bats.

• Prohibited: Aluminum bats.

Courtesy Runners

• When: For the catcher with two outs.

• Who: The player who made the most recent out.

Uniforms & Equipment

• Uniforms: All players must wear full, matching team uniforms. A player not in uniform will be removed from the game.

• Spikes: Metal spikes are permitted.

• Helmets: All batters and baserunners must wear a helmet with at least one ear flap.

• Catchers' Gear: A full set of protective gear is required, including a mask with a throat guard, a chest protector, and shin guards.

Playing Rules

• Infield Fly Rule is in effect.

• Dropped Third Strike Rule is in effect.

Pitcher Balks & Challenges

• Balk Definition: A balk is called if a pitching routine includes a balk move, invalidating the routine.

• Call Authority: Balk calls are determined by the combined judgment of the plate and base umpires.

• Disputes: Teams are prohibited from confronting umpires about balk calls.

• Challenges: The team's manager is the only one who may formally challenge a balk situation.

• Challenge Limit: Managers are permitted a total of three challenges per game.

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.