Ohio TNT Event Policies

                                                               Team Rosters:

All Coaches are required to submit their roster for each Ohio Top Notch Tournaments event. This is to be completed on the teams ‘Tourney Team’ account. Rosters are required to be completed/updated by 12:00pm the Monday prior to the events scheduled date. Removal of teams with incomplete rosters may occur if Ohio Top Notch Tournaments is unable to assist in uploading required information.

                                                              Player Waivers: 

Players waivers are electronically generated from the Managers Rosters. Players are required to be have their waivers completed by 12:00 the Tuesday prior to the events scheduled date. This allows players 24 hours to complete the waivers after the managers roster deadline has expired. Ohio Top Notch Tournament Player is required to be completed by a legal guardian of the player.

                                                               Refund Policy:

There are no refunds after the schedule is posted except as outlined below:

1. If rainouts, lighting failures or other situations      beyond our control cause a team to play less than the guaranteed games,      that team impacted may be subject to a credit.
2. For Events:
   • 3 games played- No refund
   • 2 games played- 25% of entry fee paid
   • 1 game played- 50% of entry paid
   • 0 games played- Full refund of entry paid.
   • No refunds/credits for forfeits and disqualifications.
   • Gate fees are non-refundable.

                                  Withdrawal from Event After Schedule is Released: 

If a team fails to show, or withdrawals from a Top Notch Tournaments event after the schedule has been released will be withdrawn from future events. Free tournaments operate on “good faith” as we do not typically require an entry free for our events. If teams fail to report, this could ruin the experience for all teams registered for the event.

                                                               Awards:

Awards will be provided to the Champion and Finalist for each age group. Standard awards will be rings. Special awards may be provided instead of standard issued rings, but special awards will be listed on the tournament details and/or informational event flyers. In the event bracket play is incomplete, awards will not be distributed.

Tie Breaker Rules:

1. Record
2. Head to Head (If only 2 teams)
3. Runs Allowed
4. Run Differential (Max 8 per game)
5. Runs Scored
6. Coin flip

                                      Coolers - Outside Food & Beverage Policy

Many of the concessions provided at our events are offered by our Host Organizations which are made up of Volunteers from High School Teams, Little League, Cal Ripken, Babe Ruth, American Legion and other Community Groups. The following guidelines are noted here at their requests. It is the responsibility of each Team Manager to make all of the Families and Fans with his team aware of this Policy.

    A. No Personal Coolers of any size or design.

    B. No Outside Food or Snacks.

    C. No Outside Beverage including Yeti type containers.

    D. No Alcoholic Beverages (none from outside the venue)

    E. One Dugout Cooler for team use only is allowed at all our venues.

Note: In the event the hosting site does not have concessions or food trucks, email communication will be received prior to the event.

                                                           Alcohol Policy:

Alcohol is prohibited in the parking lots and playing fields, including dugouts.  

                                                                  Umpires:

Umpires are paid at the plate by each team participating in the game. (Unless otherwise noted in Tournament details)

1. 9U-12U will have (1) umpire for all games except championship at a per team/per game cost of $35. Championship game will have (2) umpires at a cost of $60 per team. 
2. 13U will have 1 Umpire in Pool Play at a cost of $35 per team/per game.

                   Note: 2 umpires will be used for Bracket play at a per team/per game cost of $60 unless stated differently in individual tournament rules.

1. 14U & Above will have (2) umpires for all games at a per team/per game cost of $60 unless stated differently in individual tournament rules.

                                                     Tournament Re-formatting:

The Tournament Director has discretion to amend the Game Schedule as it may become necessary due to Inclement Weather or other Natural Causes. This includes the shortening of time limits, number of innings played, deletion of games, addition of games, modification of brackets, venue locations and game times.

                                                               Gate Fees:

All parks will have an on-site Gate Fee (may be collected at main walk gate or parking lot entrance) of $10 per day for ALL Adults. Children 16 and under, Players, and 3 Coaches are FREE.

1. Specified tournaments may have a team gate fee (This is listed in tournament details during registration)

                                                               Game Times:

All teams must be prepared to begin play at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. 

Mercy Rules (all ages):

1. 15 runs after 3 innings
2. 10 runs after 4 innings
3. 8 runs after 5 innings.

                                                               Malicious Contact:

No player can initiate malicious contact. It is the umpire’s judgement call whether he or she believes the runner attempted to avoid contact. Remember “intent” is the key word. There may be contact and still no intent as the younger players is learning the game.

                                                               Ballpark Safety:

First Aid Kits- Will be located at the concessions. Some site has portable emergency first aid kits in 3rd base dugout.

Weather- In the event of severe weather, announcements will be made by the Tournament Director and the umpires. We will follow the NCAA Weather Protocol. Which suspends play 30 minutes when lightning is within 8 miles of the park.

                                                               General Park Rules:

METAL SPIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED on pitching portable mounds. In these situations, Molded Cleats or Turf Shoes must be worn. If a player is caught, he will be removed from that game. If a player is caught a second time or a second player on that team is caught the coach and player will be removed from that game. Any further violations could be cause for dismissal from the event.

NO PETS INSIDE THE PARK. No pets will be allowed inside parks, with the exception of service animals. All service animals must have certification. Service animals must remain on a leash at all times.

NO VIOLENCE OR FOUL LANGUAGE is allowed at Ohio Top Notch Tournaments events. The parks are a family friendly environment and physical interactions and abusive language will not be tolerated. Anyone who violates this rule will be asked to leave the facility with no warnings issued.

NO BICYCLES, ROLLERBLADE, SCOOTERS, OR SKATEBOARDS. Our goal is to keep everyone safe while enjoying the game of baseball and softball. If a spectator is caught using one of these they will be asked to remove the equipment from the property. A second warning will result in dismissal from the park.

NO CLIMBING FENCES OR THE DUGOUT. For everyone's safety, avoid climbing fences or onto the dugouts. Your safety is valued here at Ohio Top Notch Tournaments.

NO SMOKING INSIDE THE PARK. There's no smoking allowed inside the park.

SHOES AND SHIRT ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES.

PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR PARKS CLEAN BY PICKING UP ALL YOUR TRASH AFTER YOUR GAME, THIS INCLUDES THE DUGOUT WHICH YOUR TEAM WAS USING.

                                                               Covid-19 Policies:

Teams are suggested to review the Covid-19 Responsible Restart suggestions:

Protecting Yourself: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/signs/Protect-yourself-sign.pdf

Youth Sports: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/Youth-Collegiate-Amateur-Club-Pro-Sports.pdf

Health Screening Questions: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/signs/Health-screening-questions-sign.pdf

Sports Venue: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/Sports-Venues.pdf