Triple Crown Sports Rules
Triple Crown is not a sanctioning body but will follow the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)Softball rules with a few modifications that are listed below.
RULES THAT APPLY TO ALL TEAMS/DIVISIONS
PITCHING MODICATION:
While the pitcher takes the signal, her stride foot may be on or behind the pitcher’s plate as far back as desired. Once the pitcher initially sets the toe of her stride foot, she CANNOT move it to increase the distance behind the pitcher’s plate. In addition, the pitcher must take or appear to take a signal while in the pitching and signal-taking positions.
ONE-WAY COMMUNICATION:
All defensive and offensive players may have digital one-way communication from the dugout, the use of a smart watch (ex: IOS or Android) is illegal and subject to the penalty listed below. Audio one way communication can go from the dugout to the catcher ONLY. The communication device cannot be used for two-way communication and will carry the same penalty. Go Rout is Triple Crown's preferred partner for communication devices.
PENALTY: The umpire shall issue a team warning to the coach of the team involved and the next offender(s) of that team will be ejected along with the head coach.
INTENTIONAL WALKS:
All pitches including a pitchout must be legally pitched to the catcher and ball is live.
Any player who has played on a college roster (JUCO, NAIA, NCAA) or who has completed college coursework after high school, is NOT eligible to play in this event. High school seniors who are taking summer coursework before their college freshman year, can still play in TCS events.
Game balls will be provided by Triple Crown Sports.
Every team must have a roster on the TCS website signed digitally by ALL parents/guardians.
Any coach or player ejected from a game will sit out a minimum of the following game and UP TO one year at Triple Crown Sports discretion. The Triple Crown Sportsmanship Committee will be the final arbiter on all ejections and suspensions.
No alcohol or tobacco products allowed on field or in dugout.
Age Cutoff Date: August 31, 2025
FASTPITCH ELIGIBILITY
Assigned female at birth
Protest ineligible players
