The Death Valley Invitational, one of the top events on the D1Vision schedule, is currently accepting registration for this premiere event.
The semi annual event will be held on June 28-30, 2024 at the Traction Sports Complex in Baton Rouge, La., and feature competition in 14U, 16U and 18U divisions.
Over 30 college coaches have already committed to the event and that number will increase substantially.
Each age division will feature approximately 15 teams playing at one park on the seven turf fields, which allows for maximum exposure.
Event Details
Name: Death Valley Invitational
Dates: June 28-30, 2024
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Facility: Traction Sports Complex
Divisions: 14U, 16U, 18U
Cost: $925 per team
Format: Four pool play games into single-elimination bracket
Register: Death Valley Invitational
(This event has limited spots open in each division)
D1Vision Exposure Camps:
June 27, 2024 – Baton Rouge, La.
July 10, 2024 – Cartersville, Ga.
Register for Exposure Camps here
Death Valley Invitational
Pool Play Rules
- Showcase Games 14U/16U/18U 80 min finish the batter
Run Rules 12 after 3, 10 after 4 and 8 after 5
Free Defensive substitutions throughout
You may bat a minimum of 9 & no maximum number of hitters. The integrity of the line-up must remain throughout the game
Showcase games, courtesy run for pitcher/catcher only
All bats must follow USSSA guidelines and have USSSA thumbprint. The penalty for stepping in the batter’s box with an illegal bat is both the player & head coach are ejected from the game
A coin flip will be held before the game to determine the home team. The Official Scorekeeper will be designated by the home team
All teams must have their roster and team insurance uploaded and submitted Saturday June 20th
No Players, Parents, or Spectators will be allowed in the “College Coaches Only” designated areas. This also includes the Hospitality area (Administration Building) and the umpires’ tent/area
All pitching plates will be set at 43 feet
No step back is allowed with the stride foot. A pitcher’s stride foot may be on or behind the pitchers plate as far back as desired. Once the pitcher initially sets the toe of their stride foot, they may not move that foot in any direction prior to the steps/ stride and delivery
Players are not allowed to wear metal cleats. Molded cleats or turf shoes only
Last available player may be used as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher, in addition to substitutions
Last available player is defined as the player in the batting order, not in the field of play, that is furthest from coming to bat
Defensive substitutions may be made without reporting to the umpire
Batters hit by pitch may take a “Ball” and continue at bat
Walked batters must take their base and may have a sub runner if taking another at bat for showcase purposes
Pool play games may end in a tie
Bracket Play
Bracket Games 14U/16U/18U 80 min finish the inning
Run Rules 12 after 3, 10 after 4 and 8 after 5
Free Defensive substitutions throughout
You may bat a minimum of 9 & no maximum number of hitters (any combination of DP, EPs, and Flex)
Last available player may be used as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher, in addition to substitutions
Last available player is defined as the player in the batting order, not in the field of play, that is furthest from coming to bat
All bats must follow USSSA guidelines and have USSSA thumbprint. The penalty for stepping in the batter’s box with an illegal bat is both the player & head coach are ejected from the game
A coin flip will be held before the game to determine the home team. The Official Scorekeeper will be designated by the home team
No Players, Parents, or Spectators will be allowed in the “College Coaches Only” designated areas. This also includes the Hospitality area (Administration Building) and the umpires’ tent/area
No step back is allowed with the stride foot. A pitcher’s stride foot may be on or behind the pitchers plate as far back as desired. Once the pitcher initially sets the toe of their stride foot, they may not move that foot in any direction prior to the steps/ stride and delivery
Players are not allowed to wear metal cleats. Molded cleats or turf shoes only
Last available player may be used as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher, in addition to substitutions
Last available player is defined as the player in the batting order, not in the field of play, that is furthest from coming to bat
Defensive substitutions may be made without reporting to the umpire
Offensive substitutions must be reported to the umpire
USA softball rules are in effect
In the result of a tie you will enter into international tiebreaker
Walked batters must take their base. No consecutive at – bats
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