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ARTICLE XI — END-OF-SEASON (EOS) TOURNAMENTS

Section 1. Tournament Divisions

GNLL will host End-of-Season (EOS) Tournaments for both Minors & Majors divisions provided at least 4 teams were in the division during the regular season. Not all teams will make the EOS tournament, as bracket size and length shall be determined by at least three members of the Competition Committee.

Section 2. Seeding & Standings

A. Seeding is based on regular-season standings

B. Tie-Breakers:

If two or more teams have the same record, apply in order:

  1. Head-to-head results
  2. Fewest runs allowed in head-to-head play
  3. Most runs scored in head-to-head play
  4. Total run differential
  5. Coin toss 

ONLY If teams played an unequal number of games:

  1. Win percentage determines seeding
  2. Win% = Wins / Games Played

Section 3. Tournament Format

A. GNLL may use single-elimination, double-elimination, or a hybrid format. Format shall be determined by the Competition Committee and Scheduler. Format will be dependent upon the number of teams, field availability and scheduling constraints.

B. Byes are awarded to highest-seeded teams.

C. GNLL will use the highest quality umpires available to the league, including, but not limited to Junior/Youth umpires. Final staffing decisions will be made by the Umpire in Chief.

Section 4. Tournament Conduct & Rules

A. All standard GNLL and LLI rules remain in effect unless explicitly modified.

B. Player Eligibility: To participate in EOS play, a player must:

  • Be on the regular-season roster
  • Have met GNLL game participation requirements
  •  Be in good standing (no outstanding suspensions or discipline)

C. Any suspension not fully served during regular season carries over.

D. Protests are resolved by a committee consisting of:

  • Division Director
  • Umpire-in-Chief
  •  GNLL President, Vice President or Coaching Coordinator

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