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2010 Stars of Tomorrow Dates

stars — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:35:53 +0000

The Stars of Tomorrow Committee is getting ready for a great 2010 season! Here are the dates for the 2010 Stars of Tomorrow Baseball and Softball Tournaments:

June 25, 2010

All Girls Softball Tournament
16 & Under Baseball

July 9, 2010

12 & Under Classic
14 & Under Closed Baseball

July 23, 2010

12 & Under Closed Baseball
14 & Under Classic Baseball

Download the registration form.
Thank you for your interest in the Stars of Tomorrow tournaments.

Directions

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:30:00 +0000

Finding Your Way To La Crosse
La Crosse is in Southwestern Wisconsin on the banks of the Mississippi, Black and La Crosse rivers - about midway between Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN and Madison, WI.

We found Google maps to be the best resouce to customize your route to La Crosse. Use the link below which links to La Crosse, WI, and then click on the Directions link located to the right of the “Search” button.

Click Here To Go To Google Maps Here are some quick guidelines:

From the Northwest: Take I-90 or U.S. Hwy 61.
From the North: Take U.S. Hwy 53.
From the East: Take I-90 or U.S. Hwy 14.
From the South: Take U.S. Hwy 61 or Wisconsin Hwy 35.

Ball Park Locations Download Ball Park Map
NOTE: Aquinas Field is the same as Seminary Fields on the maps. Also, The Hillview Fields are the Shelby Park Fields.

14 & Under Classic Boys Baseball Rules | Stars of Tomorrow

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:26:21 +0000

RULES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
1. As of this year, this tournament will implement the new Little League birth date cut-off rule of April 30. The rule states that if you are 14 years of age as of April 30 of this year, you are eligible to play in this tournament. This rule does imply that there may be young 15 year olds eligible to play. As has always been our policy younger players are also eligible.
2. Games are six innings or one hour, forty-five minutes-whichever occurs first-unless the game is tied. All games are played to a decision. The semi-finals and finals are six innings with no time limit. A new inning starts as soon as the last out is made in the previous inning. In the event of injury, the official scorekeeper will stop timing until play resumes.
3. A ten-run rule applies after four innings, a fifteen-run rule after three innings. The 10/15 run rule applies in all games.
4. A pitcher may pitch no more than six innings in a day and no more than 12 innings in the tournament. One pitch in an inning is considered an inning pitched. Violation of this rule results in forfeiture. The coach of each team must obtain a record from the official scorekeeper at the end of each game showing the number of innings pitched by each pitcher from that team. This record is given to the scorekeeper at the next game.
5. High-school distances and rules apply, except as stated herein.
6. There is a limit of three warm-up pitches at the start of an inning and following a change of pitchers. This may be extended at the umpire’s discretion.
7. The rule on bat weight vs length is a rule of -Three (i.e. a 32 inch bat must weigh at least 29 ounces). The barrel diameter must not exceed 2 5/8″. This is in accordance to the NFHS rule.
8. Metal cleats are allowed in this tournament. All batters, runners and players serving as base coaches must wear helmets with ear flaps. Catchers must wear throat protectors. TOURNAMENT PROCEDURE This is a pool play tournament. Pool winners advance to the semi-finals and finals on Sunday.

TIE-BREAKER PROCEDURES
If two teams are tied at the end of pool play, the winner of their head-to-head game advances. If three or more teams are tied and one team has defeated both or all of the other teams, that team advances. If that is not the case, a three, four or five-way tie goes in favor of the team which has allowed the fewest runs. If three or more teams are still tied, a flip of the coin will determine who advances. Whenever two teams remain tied, the head-to-head winner advances.

14 & Under Girls Softball Rules | Stars of Tomorrow

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:05:10 +0000

12 & 14 Under Girls Softball

RULES SPECIFIC TO THIS TOURNAMENT
1. Age eligibility for this tournament is what your age is (12 or 14 depending on tournament entered) as of January 1st of the year of the tournament. As has always been our policy younger players are also eligible.

2. Games are seven innings or 1 hour 20 minutes unless tied. A ten-run rule applies after five innings and a fifteen-run rule after four innings. The 10/15 run rule applies in all games. The International tie-breaker rule will apply to ALL games. No time limit is used in the Semi-finals or finals.

3. Pitchers are allowed three warm-up pitches at the start of an inning or five warm-ups following a change of pitchers. This may be extended at the discretion of the umpire.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
The first two days of the tournament consist of pool play, after which the following will occur:
12 and Under Softball
All teams will be bracketed based on record for a single elimination tournament.
14 and Under Softball
The top 2 teams from each pool will be placed in a four team single elimination tournament .

The semi-finals and finals will be held on Sunday.

TIE-BREAKERS IN POOL STANDINGS:
Two-way tie. Winner of head-to-head game advances. Three or more tied. If one team has defeated both or all of the other tied teams, that team advances. If not, the team allowing the fewest runs in all games advances. If three or more teams are still tied, a flip of the coin will determine who advances. Whenever two teams are left tied, the winner of their head-to-head game advances.

16 & Under Girls Softball Rules | Stars of Tomorrow

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:04:32 +0000

RULES SPECIFIC TO THIS TOURNAMENT
1. Age eligibility for this tournament is what your age is (16) as of January 1st of the year of the tournament. As has always been our policy younger players are also eligible.
2. Games are 7 innings or 1 hour and 20 minutes unless tied. A ten-run rule applies after five innings and a fifteen-run rule after four. The 10/15 run rule applies in all games. The International tie-breaker rule will be used in ALL extra-inning games. No time limit applies in the Semi-finals or finals.
3. Pitchers are allowed three warm-up pitches at the start of an inning or following a change of pitchers. This may be extended at the discretion of the umpire.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
The first two days of the tournament consist of pool play. The top two teams from each bracket will be placed in a single elimination tournament. The semi-finals and finals will be held on Sunday.

TIE-BREAKERS IN POOL STANDINGS:
Two-way tie. Winner of head-to-head game advances. Three or more tied. If one team has defeated both or all of the other tied teams, that team advances. If not, the team allowing the fewest runs in all games advances. If three or more teams are still tied, a flip of the coin will determine who advances. Whenever two teams remain tied, the winner of the head-to-head game advances.

12 & Under Classic Boys Baseball Rules | Stars of Tomorrow

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:04:03 +0000

RULES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT

1. As of this year, this tournament will implement the new Little League birth date cut-off rule of April 30. The rule states that if you are 12 years of age as of April 30 of this year, you are eligible to play in this tournament. This rule does imply that there may be young 13 year olds eligible to play. As has always been our policy younger players are also eligible.
2. Games are six innings or one hour & forty-five minutes, whichever comes first - unless the game is tied. All games are played to a decision. The semi-finals and finals are six innings with no time limit. A new inning starts as soon as the last out is made in the previous inning. In the event of injury, the official scorekeeper will stop timing until play resumes.
3. A ten-run rule applies after four innings and a fifteen-run rule after three innings. The 10/15 run rule applies in all games.
4. A pitcher may pitch no more than six innings in a day and no more than 12 innings in the tournament. One pitch in an inning is considered an inning pitched. Violation of this rule results in forfeiture. The coach of each team must obtain a record from the official scorekeeper after each game, showing the number of innings pitched by each pitcher for that team. This record is given to the scorekeeper at the next game.
5. The pitching distance is 50 feet. The basepaths are 70 feet.
6. This is a lead-off baseball tournament. A baserunner may attempt to score on a wild pitch, passed ball or a ball being returned to the pitcher and a batter may attempt to reach first base on a dropped third strike, as in Federation rules.
7. The ball must be returned directly to the pitcher following an out. The pitcher may intentionally walk a batter by indicating that intent to the umpire. There is a limit of three warm-up pitches at the start of an inning and following a change of pitchers. This may be extended at the discretion of the umpire.
8. The rule on 2 3/4 barrel bat weight-to-length is a differential of -EIGHT ( a 30″ bat must weigh at least 22 ounces ). Or a 2 1/4 barrel bat may also be used with no length restriction.
9. Metal cleats are not permitted. Non-metal cleats are allowed. All batters, runners and players serving as base coaches must wear helmets with ear flaps. Catchers must wear throat protectors.
10. A starter or non-starter who has been replaced may re-enter the game ONCE. The re-entry must be to the same spot the player occupied in the batting order. A player who has been replaced may still be used as a courtesy runner. TOURNAMENT PROCEDURE This is a pool play tournament. Pool winners will advance to the semi-finals and finals on Sunday. TIE-BREAKER PROCEDURES
If two teams are tied at the end of pool play, the winner of their head-to-head game advances. If three or more teams are tied and one team has defeated both or all of the other teams, that team advances. If that is not the case, a three, four or five-way tie goes in favor of the team which has allowed the fewest runs. If three or more teams are still tied, a flip of the coin will determine who advances. Whenever two teams remain tied, the head-to-head winner advances.

12 & Under Closed Boys Baseball Rules | Stars of Tomorrow

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:03:35 +0000

RULES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
1. As of this year, this tournament will implement the new Little League birth date cut-off rule of April 30. The rule states that if you are 12 years of age as of April 30 of this year, you are eligible to play in this tournament. This rule does imply that there may be young 13 year olds eligible to play. As has always been our policy younger players are also eligible.
2. Games are six innings or one hour, twenty-five minutes-whichever comes first. The semi-finals and finals are six innings with no time limit. A new inning starts as soon as the last out is made in the previous inning. In the event of injury, the official scorekeeper will stop timing until play resumes.
3. A ten-run rule applies after four innings and a fifteen-run rule after three. This rule applies in all games.
4. A pitcher may pitch no more than six innings in a day and no more than 12 innings in the tournament. One pitch in an inning is considered an inning pitched. Violation of this rule results in forfeiture. The coach of each team must obtain a record from the official scorekeeper at the end of each game, showing the number of innings pitched by each pitcher from that team. This record is given to the scorekeeper at the next game.
5. The pitching distance is 50 feet. The basepaths are 65 feet.
6. A runner may not leave the base until the pitcher releases the ball.
7. The ball must be returned directly to the pitcher following an out. The pitcher may intentionally walk a batter by indicating that intent to the umpire. There is a limit of three warm-up pitches at the start of an inning or following a change of pitchers. This may be extended at the umpireâ€^TMs discretion.
8. The rule on 2 3/4 barrel bat weight-to-length is a differential of -EIGHT ( a 30″ bat must weigh at least 22 ounces ). Or a 2 1/4 barrel bat may also be used with no length restriction.
9. Metal cleats are not permitted. Non-metal cleats are allowed. All batters, runners and players serving as base coaches must wear helmets with ear flaps. Catchers must wear throat protectors.
10. A starter or non-starter who has been replaced may re-enter the game ONCE. The re-entry must be to the same spot the player occupied in the batting order. A player who has been replaced may still be used as a courtesy runner.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
Teams are guaranteed two games. Teams that win their first game advance to the championship bracket, and are eliminated with their next loss. Teams that lose their first game advance to the consolation bracket and are eliminated with their next loss. In both cases teams that win advance to the next round.

PICK-UP GAMES AVAILABLE FOR 12 & UNDER CLOSED TEAMS
Teams wishing to play more games after having been eliminated from the tournament may schedule “pick-up” games through Erickson Park for Saturday (all day) or for Sunday morning.
There is no fee for these games. Ballfields will be available, but teams must supply baseballs, bases and umpires.
Upon elimination from the tournament, teams may go to Erickson Park and sign up for a field and time. If no team is already waiting for an opponent, the team wishing to play simply leaves the team name, day, park and time and waits for a match. A phone number where the team may be contacted should also be listed.

14 & Under Closed Boys Baseball Rules | Stars of Tomorrow

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:00:20 +0000

RULES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
1. As of this year, this tournament will implement the new Little League birth date cut-off rule of April 30. The rule states that if you are 14 years of age as of April 30 of this year, you are eligible to play in this tournament. This rule does imply that there may be young 15 year olds eligible to play. As has always been our policy younger players are also eligible.
2. Games are six innings or one hour & forty-five minutes, whichever comes first. The semi-finals and finals are six innings with no time limit. A new inning starts as soon as the last out is made in the previous inning. In the event of injury, the official scorekeeper will stop timing until play resumes.
3. A ten-run rule applies after four innings and a fifteen-run rule after three innings. The 10/15 run rule applies in all games.
4. A pitcher may pitch no more than six innings in a day and no more than 12 innings in the tournament. One pitch thrown counts as an inning pitched. Violation of this rule results in forfeiture. This record is given to the official scorekeeper at the next game. 5. The pitching distance is 57 feet. The basepaths are 80 feet.
6. This is a lead-off baseball tournament. A baserunner may attempt to score on a wild pitch, passed ball or a ball being returned to the pitcher and a batter may attempt to reach first base on a dropped third strike, as in Federation rules.
7. The ball must be returned directly to the pitcher following an out. The pitcher may intentionally walk a batter by indicating that intent to the umpire. There is a limit of three warm-up pitches at the start of an inning or following a change of pitchers. This may be extended at the discretion of the umpire.
8. The rule on bat length to weight is a rule of -FIVE (i.e. a 32 inch bat must weigh at least 27 ounces) and barrel max of 2.75″
9. Metal cleats are permitted. All batters, runners and players serving as base coaches must wear helmets with ear flaps. Catchers must wear throat protectors.
10. A starter or non-starter who has been replaced may re-enter the game ONCE. The re-entry must be to the same spot the player occupied in the batting order. A player who has been replaced may still be used as a courtesy runner.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
Teams are guarenteed two games. Teams that win their first game advance to the championship bracket, and are eliminated with their next loss. Teams that lose their first game advance to the consolation bracket and are eliminated with their next loss. In both cases teams that win advance to the next round.

PICK-UP GAMES AVAILABLE FOR 14 & UNDER CLOSED TEAMS
Teams wishing to play more games after having been eliminated from the tournament may schedule “pick-up” games through Erickson Park for Saturday (all day) or for Sunday morning.
There is no fee for these games. Ballfields will be available, but teams must supply baseballs, bases and umpires.
Upon elimination from the tournament, teams may go to Erickson Park and sign up for a field and time. If no team is already waiting for an opponent, the team wishing to play simply leaves the team name, day, park and time and waits for a match. A phone number where the team may be contacted should also be listed.

16 & Under Boys Baseball Rules | Stars of Tomorrow

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:47:09 +0000

RULES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
1) As of this year, this tournament will implement the new Little League birth date cut-off rule of April 30. The rule states that if you are 16 years of age as of April 30 of this year, you are eligible to play in this tournament. This rule does imply that there may be young 17 year olds eligible to play. As has always been our policy younger players are also eligible.
2) Games are seven innings or two hours, whichever comes first - unless the game is tied. All games are played to a decision. If the previous game has run beyond the scheduled time, the next game will start 10 minutes later. The time limit does not apply in the semi-finals or finals.
3) A ten-run rule applies after four innings, and a fifteen-run rule after three innings. This rule applies to all games.
4) All National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules will apply with the exception of pitching. Pitchers are limited fifteen (15) innings total in the tournament. There is a maximum of seven (7) innings per day per pitcher. No pitcher may throw more than ten innings in any two consecutive days. A pitcher who has thrown six (6) or more innings in a day may not pitch the following day. One pitch in any inning counts as a full inning pitched.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
This is a pool play tournament. Top teams advance to semi- finals and finals on Sunday

TIEBREAKERS IN POOL STANDINGS:
1. Two-way tie. Winner of head-to-head game advances.
2. Three or more tied. If one team has defeated both or all of the the other tied teams, that team advances. If not, the team allowing the fewest runs in pool games advances.
If three or more teams are still tied, the team allowing the fewest runs in all games advances. A flip of the coin will be the third tie breaker. Whenever a tiebreaker results in two teams left tied, the winner of their head-to-head game advances.

About

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:21:06 +0000

The city of La Crosse is located in west-central Wisconsin and is nestled between the Mississippi River and scenic bluffs. The Coulee Region is one of the most beautiful geographical areas in the country, providing a beautiful backdrop for the tournaments.
The Stars of Tomorrow tournaments are rich in tradition, and have always been some of the Midwest’s premier youth baseball and softball tournaments.

Stars of Tomorrow Inc. is a non profit organization and has been successful for over 40 years because of community volunteers and the many teams that participate. We thank you for your team’s interest, and hope you will join us for another successful year full of memories.