Announcement
NEWS FOR 2013
Beginning in 2013, each team participating in a Regional Tournament will be charged an entry fee. It is expected to be approximately $200-$250/team.The Region will also contribute money to each Tournament host.
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PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE RULES REGARDING BATS (SEE RULE 221 OF THE AABC OFFICIAL HANDBOOK).
THE NEW MLB HYBRID BAT FROM LOUISVILLE SLUGGER WILL NOT BE LEGAL FOR THE 2013 SEASON, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BBCOR CERTIFIED.
--Griffey through Musial- only wood, laminate or composite wood of similar material bats (the only exception to the similar material is the Baum bat) may be used. The bat must not exceed forty-two (42) inches in length and 2.61 inches in diameter.
--Koufax- wood or non-wood BBCOR bats only may be used. The bat may not exceed minus three (-3) in differential between length and weight and must not be larger than 2 5/8 inches in diameter.
--Clemente through Ryan- wood or non-wood bats may be used and must not be larger in diameter than 2 3/4 inches. There is no restriction with regard to the differential between length and weight. All bats must have the certificiation of BPF of 1.15 or less.
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SEVERAL RULES CHANGES HAVE BEEN PASSED BY THE AABC WHICH WILL TAKE EFFECT IN 2013. PLEASE CLICK ON THE "AABC RULES CHANGES" TAB TO READ MORE.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW SLIDE RULE (RULE 218 IN THE AABC OFFICIAL HANDBOOK).
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WORLD SERIES TRAVEL IS NO LONGER BE ARRANGED BY THE AABC OR THE WORLD SERIES HOST. INSTEAD, EACH TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ITS OWN TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS, AND WILL RECEIVE A SET REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE AABC. THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.
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