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

2. All National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules will apply with the exception of the following rules:

• 40 foot pitching distance.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Stars of Tomorrow promotes participation. Teams may bat everyone and use open substitutions, but they can choose to only bat nine and use regular substitution rules (one re-entry per starter or non starter).  A team cannot change its choice during the game.
• If a team has an injury and does not have eligible players left on the bench while batting nine players, then they will be allowed to enter a player who had already been removed from the game. If batting everyone with free substitutions and a player gets injured, the injured player may be dropped from the lineup without penalty, however, the injured player may not re-enter the game.
• All rosters must be completed and turned in before your first scheduled game. No changes to rosters after the start of your first game. All scheduled games must be played.
• The catcher must have a courtesy runner if there are two outs. The courtesy runner will be a player not in the game or the last out.

3. The use of profanity and/ or abuse of tournament officials or umpires will not be tolerated. Those not complying with this rule will be asked to leave the field and their game(s) may be forfeited as determined by the umpire or tournament officials.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
The first two days of the tournament (Friday and Saturday) consist of pool play. 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.

RULES SPECIFIC TO THIS TOURNAMENT
1. Age eligibility for this tournament is anyone who played High School softball in the spring of the year of       the tournament.   As has always been our policy, younger players are also eligible.

2. All National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules will apply with the exception of the following rules:

• 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.
• 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.
• The Stars of Tomorrow promotes participation. Teams may bat everyone and use open substitutions, but they can choose to only bat nine and use regular substitution rules (one re-entry per starter or non starter).  A team cannot change its choice during the game.
• If a team has an injury and does not have eligible players left on the bench while batting nine players, then they will be allowed to enter a player who had already been removed from the game. If batting everyone with free substitutions and a player gets injured, the injured player may be dropped from the lineup without penalty, however, the injured player may not re-enter the game.
• All rosters must be completed and turned in before your first scheduled game. No changes to rosters after the start of your first game. All scheduled games must be played.
• The catcher must have a courtesy runner if there are two outs. The courtesy runner will be a player not in the game or the last out.

3. The use of profanity and/ or abuse of tournament officials or umpires will not be tolerated. Those not complying with this rule will be asked to leave the field and their game(s) may be forfeited as determined by the umpire or tournament officials.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES

The first two days of the tournament (Friday and Saturday) consist of pool play. 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.

Tournament Information

• 10 & Under Baseball will start this year
• Entries will be limited for all tournaments
• Sign-up 3 weeks prior to start of tournament
• 16 & Under Baseball – 4 games minimum
• 12 & 14 Under Baseball – 4 games minimum
• 10 & Under Baseball – 3 games minimum
• All Girls’ Tournaments – 4 games minimum
• Games will begin Friday morning
• Games end mid-afternoon on Sunday – weather permitting
• Closed Tournaments are teams playing together
• Classic Tournaments – allow all Star Team

Stars of Tomorrow

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 county, providing a beautiful backdrop for the tournaments.

Starts of Tomorrow Inc. is a nonprofit organization and has been successful for over 50 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.

• June 22, 23 & 24

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.

RULES SPECIFIC TO THIS TOURNAMENT
1. Age eligibility for this tournament is what your age is (14) as of January 1st of the year of the tournament.  As has always been our policy, younger players are also eligible.
2. All National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules will apply with the exception of the following rules:

• 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.
• 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.
• The Stars of Tomorrow promotes participation. Teams may bat everyone and use open substitutions, but they can choose to only bat nine and use regular substitution rules (one re-entry per starter or non starter).  A team cannot change its choice during the game.
• If a team has an injury and does not have eligible players left on the bench while batting nine players, then they will be allowed to enter a player who had already been removed from the game. If batting everyone with free substitutions and a player gets injured, the injured player may be dropped from the lineup without penalty, however, the injured player may not re-enter the game.
• All rosters must be completed and turned in before your first scheduled game. No changes to rosters after the start of your first game. All scheduled games must be played.
• The catcher must have a courtesy runner if there are two outs. The courtesy runner will be a player not in the game or the last out.

3. The use of profanity and/ or abuse of tournament officials or umpires will not be tolerated. Those not complying with this rule will be asked to leave the field and their game(s) may be forfeited as determined by the umpire or tournament officials.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES

The first two days of the tournament (Friday and Saturday) consist of pool play. 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.

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. All National Federation of High School (NFHS) rules will apply with the exception of the following rules:

• 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.
• 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.
• The Stars of Tomorrow promotes participation. Teams may bat everyone and use open substitutions, but they can choose to only bat nine and use regular substitution rules (one re-entry per starter or non starter).  A team cannot change its choice during the game.
• If a team has an injury and does not have eligible players left on the bench while batting nine players, then they will be allowed to enter a player who had already been removed from the game. If batting everyone with free substitutions and a player gets injured, the injured player may be dropped from the lineup without penalty, however, the injured player may not re-enter the game.
• All rosters must be completed and turned in before your first scheduled game. No changes to rosters after the start of your first game. All scheduled games must be played.
• The catcher must have a courtesy runner if there are two outs. The courtesy runner will be a player not in the game or the last out.

3. The use of profanity and/ or abuse of tournament officials or umpires will not be tolerated. Those not complying with this rule will be asked to leave the field and their game(s) may be forfeited as determined by the umpire or tournament officials.

TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES

The first two days of the tournament (Friday and Saturday) consist of pool play. 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.

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.

STARS OF TOMORROW
P.O. Box 533
La Crosse WI. 54602-0533
Phone: (608) 788-0700
E-mail: starsoftomorrow@charter.net

Email contact is preferred and will be answered promptly.

Need to contact the tournament director?

• All Girls Softball Tournaments:  Dan Boland –  daboland@mwt.net

You can also send us a general  message using this form:

• La Crosse Loggers Baseball
• Image World
• Fifth Avenue Awards
• La Crosse Area Visitors & Convention Bureau
• Wettsteins
• Festival Foods
• Poellinger Electric
• Coulee Bank
• Onalaska Center for Commerce and Tourism
• Pepsi Cola
• Kwik Trip
• Bernadot Studios Web Design

We also would like to thank the City of LaCrosse as well as the Town of Shelby for their continual support.