Rules

Effective January 1, 2020 Triple Crown will be using National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball rules with the modifications that are listed below.

NFHS Softball rules, plus Triple Crown rules will apply.
Age Cutoff: December 31, 2019

Team listed first is in the first base dugout.

POOL PLAY: SATURDAY

• 1:30 no new inning / 1:40 drop dead. 
• No Mercy rule, play it out.
• Games can end in a tie. 
• Open Substitution. Must keep integrity of the lineup. 
• Flip for home team. 

BRACKET PLAY: SUNDAY

• 1:30 no new inning.
• Must have a winner.
• Substitution rules apply.
• Teams can use the EP (extra player) if they wish.
• Mercy rule does apply for bracket games. 10 after 4 and 8 after 5.
• Flip for home team in bracket play.
• Championship game is 7 innings. Mercy Rule still in effect.