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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Most recent first)

REMINDER:

Please accept this as official notification that effective immediately, the Black Emerald Bats will be suspended for all league and tournament play associated with Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. This decision is pending further studies and testing and coincides with our emphasis of safety for the youth we represent.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter.

Danny Phillips
National Commissioner
Dizzy Dean Baseball & Softball
901-262-2239

ALABAMA STATE TOURNAMENTS

6u & 8u Credentials Meeting Curry Ballpark
Pavilion 6/14/23 @ 6:30pm

6u & 8u Curry 6/16/23
100 Don Lowry Dr. Jasper AL 35503
Contact Travis Mann
205-746-0152

10u & 12u Credentials Meeting 6:00pm
Double Springs Community Center 6/7/23
637 Blake Dr. Double Springs AL.

10u & 12u Double Springs 6/10/23
26789 Highway 195
Double Springs AL. 35553
Contact Travis Mann
205-746-0152

Minors go to Regulation Baseball

Bases will now be 65ft.
Leading off will now be allowed / stealing at any time
Dropped 3rd strike rule will be in effect

DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PATCHES ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY.

Attention park administrators and park board
members please read.

Snowden Grove and Greenbrook parks are now turf fields. Metal cleats will not be allowed, only molded cleats or turf shoes will be allowed in any age group.

New Pitch Count Rules

Decertified Bats

30-Inch Easton Ghost X (-10) 2 5/8” (YBB18GX10 & LL18GHX)

The Easton Ghost X 30/20 YBB18GX10 and LL18GHX 30/20 2 5/8” has been decertified by USA Baseball and is no longer an approved bat under the USABat Standard. This applies to the 30” (-10) length of the Ghost X YBB18GX10 and LL18GHX. All other certified lengths and drops of the Easton Ghost X USABat remain approved for play. A full list of approved bats can be found at https://USABat.com

Customer Information: Any questions regarding returns, refunds or warranty claims for the Easton Ghost X 30/20 should be directed to Easton via email at ghostreturn@easton.com or at 1-844-531-7079. Any questions regarding this decertification may be directed to USA Baseball at USABat@USABaseball.com.

THE FUTURE OF BATS
Changes in bat standards effective 2018
read more

PROTESTS, PROTESTS, PROTESTS

In tournament play, ALL protests are to be resolved before the game continues.

There is no such thing as playing under protest in tournament play!

Risk Management Guidelines

Dizzy Dean Recommended
Background Check

** ALL-STARS REMINDERS/NOTES **

* All-Star teams must commit to participate through the State Tournament if
they qualify to do so! *

2022 ALL STAR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES

ALL STAR TEAM CREDENTIAL CHECKLIST

Alabama Player Transfer Rule

Due to insurance regulations, we are no longer able to advertise "Invitational Tournaments"

**5/6 year old all-stars - A child must be 5 years old, on or before April 30 of the current year, in order to be eligible for all-stars**

AREA TOURNAMENT CRITERIA

ALL STAR SEASON PROCEDURES
AND COSTS

Sanction Reminder:

We would like to take this time to revisit/remind all parks that intend to apply for sanction about an important (sometimes misinterpreted) requirement. In order for a park to be eligible to sanction with Dizzy Dean Baseball/Softball, a draft MUST be utilized. ALL players in an age group MUST be available for selection by ALL coaches. Select teams or teams kept together from previous years IS NOT allowed.