Tournament Rules
General Triple Crown Fastpitch Tournament Rules*:
Triple Crown is not a sanctioning body, but in several events will follow basic USA rules with one modification, which relates to the playing lineup.
Triple Crown allows the use of an EP/EH and the DP/Flex in the same lineup, if your team chooses to use this option.
Click here for a sample of lineups you can use during a game, if applicable.
(*Please note that each tournament and/or event may have its own set of rules, exceptions and variations. Please see specific tournament details and rules below.)
Triple Crown Pool Play Rules:
Two-Way tie (Same Pool): 1. Win/Loss Record, 2. Head to Head, 3. Total Run Differential, 4. Least Runs Allowed, 5. Most Runs Scored, 6. Last Actual Run Differential (LAD) 7. Coin Flip.
Three-Way tie (Same Pool): 1. Total Run Differential, 2. Least Runs Allowed, 3. Most Runs Scored, 4. Last Actual Run Differential (LAD), 5. Coin Flip.
IMPORTANT: Maximum run spread per game is 7, regardless of score; forfeits scored 7-0.
2020 Triple Crown OKC Tournament Rules
Game balls provided; pool play games can end in a tie.
Four pool play games to a single elimination bracket (separated by pool finishes: Red River, Bricktown, Cowboy Bracket). This is a no-protest tournament.
Run Rule for all age groups is 10 runs after 4 innings or 8 runs after 5 innings.
Bracket play tie breaker - International tie breaker
Game Time Limits: 1 hour 30 minute, finish the inning, All championship games will be 1 hour 45 minutes or 7 innings.
It is NOT free substitution or bat your lineup during any game. Each team will need to turn in a lineup at the home plate meeting.
See TC Lineup options on the website under Rules (Straight 9, DP/Flex, 10 hitters, DP/FLEX/EH options)
Basic ASA rules with TC modifications
ALL GAMES will flip for home team
Game balls will be provided
Umpires will have ONE scorecard at the beginning of each game given to them by the TC site director. Coaches are to verify the score after the game. TC site directors will enter the score provided to them from the scorecard from the game umpire.
NO PROTEST TOURNAMENT
Teams listed first or on top of the bracket will occupy third base unless playing back-to-back.
Scorecards used for all games. Umpires will have the scorecard. Please verify the score with all umpires.
USA rules with Triple Crown lineup modifications (use of DP/Flex and EP, where the EP can either be an extra player or extra hitter (EH). Click here for sample lineup options.
No player can play on two rosters during this event. If this is brought to the attention of the event director in a timely manner, the event director has the right to remove the team from the event. No player can play once they have entered college.
*Disclaimer: In case of inclement weather, TC tournament games will take precedence over any WCWS games or tickets you may have purchased from TC or other vendors. Per the NCAA there are no refunds, exchanges or transfer of tickets. TC reserves the right to change or modify your playing schedule based on field conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Please remain patient should this occur.
Triple Crown is not a sanctioning body, but in several events will follow basic USA rules with one modification, which relates to the playing lineup.
Triple Crown allows the use of an EP/EH and the DP/Flex in the same lineup, if your team chooses to use this option.
Click here for a sample of lineups you can use during a game, if applicable.
(*Please note that each tournament and/or event may have its own set of rules, exceptions and variations. Please see specific tournament details and rules below.)
Triple Crown Pool Play Rules:
Two-Way tie (Same Pool): 1. Win/Loss Record, 2. Head to Head, 3. Total Run Differential, 4. Least Runs Allowed, 5. Most Runs Scored, 6. Last Actual Run Differential (LAD) 7. Coin Flip.
Three-Way tie (Same Pool): 1. Total Run Differential, 2. Least Runs Allowed, 3. Most Runs Scored, 4. Last Actual Run Differential (LAD), 5. Coin Flip.
IMPORTANT: Maximum run spread per game is 7, regardless of score; forfeits scored 7-0.
2020 Triple Crown OKC Tournament Rules
Game balls provided; pool play games can end in a tie.
Four pool play games to a single elimination bracket (separated by pool finishes: Red River, Bricktown, Cowboy Bracket). This is a no-protest tournament.
Run Rule for all age groups is 10 runs after 4 innings or 8 runs after 5 innings.
Bracket play tie breaker - International tie breaker
Game Time Limits: 1 hour 30 minute, finish the inning, All championship games will be 1 hour 45 minutes or 7 innings.
It is NOT free substitution or bat your lineup during any game. Each team will need to turn in a lineup at the home plate meeting.
See TC Lineup options on the website under Rules (Straight 9, DP/Flex, 10 hitters, DP/FLEX/EH options)
Basic ASA rules with TC modifications
ALL GAMES will flip for home team
Game balls will be provided
Umpires will have ONE scorecard at the beginning of each game given to them by the TC site director. Coaches are to verify the score after the game. TC site directors will enter the score provided to them from the scorecard from the game umpire.
NO PROTEST TOURNAMENT
Teams listed first or on top of the bracket will occupy third base unless playing back-to-back.
Scorecards used for all games. Umpires will have the scorecard. Please verify the score with all umpires.
USA rules with Triple Crown lineup modifications (use of DP/Flex and EP, where the EP can either be an extra player or extra hitter (EH). Click here for sample lineup options.
- In pool play and bracket, it is NOT free substitution and it is NOT bat your lineup. See lineup options for ways to utilize your lineup.
- If you are forced to play with eight players in pool play, it will not be an out for the 9th position. If at any point during bracket play you start or finish with eight, the ninth position will be considered an out.
No player can play on two rosters during this event. If this is brought to the attention of the event director in a timely manner, the event director has the right to remove the team from the event. No player can play once they have entered college.
*Disclaimer: In case of inclement weather, TC tournament games will take precedence over any WCWS games or tickets you may have purchased from TC or other vendors. Per the NCAA there are no refunds, exchanges or transfer of tickets. TC reserves the right to change or modify your playing schedule based on field conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Please remain patient should this occur.
