Bat registrations are made using the web form given below.
The UMLBRC will make every effort to test bats in a timely manner. However, circumstances with respect to machine operation and the number of bats in the queue may result in delays.
NCAA BESR Certification does not imply Major League Baseball Rookie/Short-Season certification. Major League Baseball Rookie/Short-Season certification is an independent test process.
To initiate the certification process for all baseball bats that are constructed with materials other than one-piece solid wood, an interested bat manufacturer must send the NCAA written notice of its intent to conduct certification testing on specific models it deems appropriate for testing. The notice to conduct testing must contain:
A detailed description of all models to be used in NCAA competition
This detailed description will be sent to the NCAA by completing this online form.
Indemnification By registering a bat, the registering party agrees to indemnify the NCAA and the University of Massachusetts for any liability, damage, loss, or expense (reasonable attorneys fees and expenses of litigation) incurred by or imposed upon any of the NCAA or the University of Massachusetts in connection with any claims, suits, actions, demands or judgments arising out of any theory of liability (including without limitation actions in the form of tort, warranty, or strict liability and regardless of whether the action has any factual basis) concerning or related to any bat that is tested pursuant to the NCAA Protocol. Under no circumstances is the University or its trustees, officers, faculty, students, employees, agents and their respective successors, heirs, and assigns liable for any special, consequential, incidental, exemplary, punitive, or other direct or indirect damages arising out of or related to the certification testing.
Enter "YES" :
Is this a resubmission to correct a previous submission error? NO YES
Date of first production (mm/dd/yyyy): 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 / 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 / 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Model number:
Bat length (in.): 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5 31.0 31.5 32.0 32.5 33.0 33.5 34.0 34.5 35.0 35.5 36.0 - - - -
Bat weight (oz.): 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.0 28.5 29.0 29.5 30.0 30.5 31.0 31.5 32.0 32.5 33.0 33.5 34.0 - - - -
Maximum barrel diameter (x.xxx in.):
Handle diameter (x.xxx in.):
Location of the center of gravity (balance point as measured from the tip of the barrel) (xx.xxx in.):
Is the bat solid or hollow (select one): Solid Hollow
All hollow bats must provide the following:
Nominal wall thickness of the barrel (0.xxx in.): (Leave as 0.000 for a solid bat)
Nominal wall thickness of any other part of the bat with a wall thickness that differs from the barrel. Please provide a short description (do not use a carriage return--the form will wrap the text):
Ultrasonic setting used to determine wall thickness:
Materials (i.e.., alloys, composites, any filling or deadening materials) used to make the product (including, without limitation, any materials used inside the bat and the materials comprising and/or contained in the bat’s end cap). Please provide a short description (do not use a carriage return--the form will wrap the text):
Such information shall not be confidential, and shall be available upon request. In addition, a color photograph of each model to be certified shall be provided to the NCAA as specified in the protocol. At that time, the UMLBRC will assign a testing reference number, e.g. NCAA-07-0616, and only those bat models will be cleared for testing.
If the first bat fails, would you like the UMLBRC to test the sister bat without contacting you first? No Yes
Please tell us a mailing address for invoices, how to get in touch with you and give a PO Number* for invoice purposes:
*N0 bat will be tested without either a valid PO number on file with the UMLBRC or a deposit check for $1400 per length/weight/model combination.
For first-time customers, the deposit check is the only acceptable means to initiate the certification testing process.
The PO (or check) should have a credit line of at least $1400 per bat length/weight/model combination to be tested. The same PO (or check) can be used for multiple bats, models, weights and lengths. The PO (or check) should be made to: UML Research Administration.
NCAA Baseball Certification Protocol (PDF File)
A minimum of two samples for each length/weight/model combination to be tested should be sent to:
For testing done with a PO, an invoice for each tested bat will be sent with the certification test results, and payment will be due within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
The Certification Test Report is sent by Ty Halpin of the NCAA to the email address you gave in this form and is your official record and notification of the pass/fail status of your bat.