What are the lineup, arrival and warm-up deadlines on game day?

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Lineup: give the starting lineup and a list of all available substitutes to the official scorer at least 30 minutes before the game. Miss it and the fine is $100. Arrival: be at your field at least 45 minutes before the designated start time. Pitcher notice: 45 minutes before the scheduled start, managers tell each other whether they plan to start a left-handed, right-handed or ambidextrous pitcher. Infield/outfield warm-up: the home team gets the whole field 25 minutes before the designated start for 10 minutes; the visitors get it 15 minutes before for 10 minutes. Dugouts: the home team uses the third base dugout and the visitors the first base dugout. Back-to-back games: a rest period of one hour after the first game; the Technical Officer may reduce it upon agreement with the head coach. Late starts: no game starts after 10:00 pm at 13U, Ray Carter Cup (15U Boys) or 16U Girls unless needed to complete the event. Source: 2026 Rules & Regulations for Baseball Canada Championships, sections 1.6, 3.4 and 3.7 to 3.12.