Tournament Rules

UTM EARLY BIRD 2026 RULES

UTM Fastpitch reserves the right to adjust the event rules at any time to accommodate unusual circumstances

Standard Rules for all UTM Tournaments are as follows:

• Home/Visitor is determined by Event Connect Schedule
• All teams can choose to bat roster, or play 9 with DP/Flex
• Pinch Runner Allowed for the Pitcher & Catcher with 2 out (last available)
• All games are No New Inning after 1:20
• If the home team is ahead at 1:20 then the game is considered over.
• A tie is a suitable outcome for all games Friday and Saturday
• Call-Ups Allowed, must clear player with PWSA coordinator & UTM Fastpitch
• If a player is late, they can be added to the bottom of the line-up AT ANY TIME
• If a player becomes injured/sick, and then feels better, they can rejoin in their original spot in the batting order without penalty
• Live Streaming of games, must be cleared by the umpires and both teams prior to the start of the game
• In the event of weather issues a complete game is considered to be such after 3 full innings, or 2.5 innings if the home team is ahead
• All teams should be expected to be ready to play 15 minutes before their scheduled time slot
• There are no playoffs at this event

Mercy Rules:

• All divisions have a 5-run cap for the first three innings (to encourage teams to throw multiple pitchers at this opening event)
• Following the 3 innings, all remaining innings are open
• Mercy rules are as follows:
  • 15 runs after 3 innings
  • 10 runs after 5 innings

 Ejections: 

• Should a player, coach, or parent receive a game ejection by the umpire or UIC they will automatically be suspended for 1 additional games regardless of when it happens.
• A second objection, will result in coach being banned from future 2026 UTM events
• Should a fan be thrown out of a game, that fan is banned for the balance of the weekend (no exceptions)

UTM reserves the right to modify rules due to weather and unusual circumstances such as field conditions, lighting, decisions made by the Township of Wilmot or Blandford-Blenheim