Homerun Softball Camps, Clinics and Tournaments: 2010 Buffalo Fall College Showcase
2010 Homerun Softbal/New Era Park Fall College Showcase 18U/16U
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October 2 & 3, 2010
Audubon Complex (Pepsi Center)
1615 Amherst Manor Dr.
Williamsville, NY 14221
20 minutes from Buffalo, NY
Colleges Present at 2009 Tournament
Buffalo State
Canisius College
University of Buffalo
Geneseo State
Cortland State
Onondaga Community College
Utica College
Potsdam State
Alfred University
SUNY Canton
Medaille College
Ithaca College
Colleges Present at 2009 Tournament
This is going out to a small collection of 18U teams and select 16U teams to make this one of the highest caliber of tournaments around.
Pitching mounds will be 43 feet.
5 Game Guarentee
Cost: $300 per team
PLUS
Pay as you play Umpires $30/game.
Entries and tournament fees must be received together to secure a spot in the Showcase.
With the quality of teams here we expect many coaches to attend, this will be a must-go-to showcase!
Questions? Please contact Ron Baum: homerunsbsb@yahoo.com or 518-796-8315.
Coaches: Download a Tournament Information Form here
Tournament Rules:
1. Check-in Information: All teams must register prior to their first game. The registration table will be located at the Main Complex. Coaches must be prepared to submit the following:
A. Copy of Team Insurance
B. All games are Pay as you Play, pay plate umpire before game $30 per game.
Refund Policy:
Condition A - Heavy rains for several days before tournament that causes the entire tournament to be cancelled will result in a full refund.
Condition B - Rain during the Tournament, once games have begun every attempt will be made to play, one a team has played three games there is no refund. Teams playing less than three games will receive a 25% refund.
Condition C - Teams that pull out of tournament after being accepted - no refund
Teams should report to the assigned field 30 minutes before game time. By 15 minutes before game time the teams should exchange lineups, including names of available substitutes.
2. All pitching distances will be 43 feet.
3. In case of uncontrollable circumstances or interruptions due to weather, the tournament director reserves the right to alter the tournament format in any way necessary to reach a conclusion. This can include, but not limited to shorten games, fewer games guarenteed or playing rule changes. Games interrupted might not be resumed. Everything possible will be done to get the players on the field as soon as possible.
4. Pre-game warm-ups will not be allowed in the assigned field's infield, and will only be allowed on the sidelines and outfield if the preceding game has been completed.
5. In the event of rain, each team manager is responsible for maintaining contact with the tournament director. Not knowing the revised schedules is not an excuse for not being ready to play at the new schedule time.
6. The home team will be determined by a coin-flip prior to the game conducted by a tournament official or umpire.
7. Each pitcher will get 5 warm-up pitches the first inning of the game and 3 after that. The expcetion will be that a relief pitcher coming in during an inning will be allowed warm-up pitches if she needs them.
8. The eight run rule will be in effect as follows: the game will be declared over as soon as one team takes an 8 run lead, provided the losing team has batted 5 times.
9. At the completion of each turn at bat, the teams scorekeepers will check that they are in agreement, any disputes will be settled by the umpires before continuing the game.
10. There are no disputes over judgment calls. If any rule is applied incorrectly the manager has the right to protest before the next pitch is delivered. The protest will be settled by the tournament director or assistant director if the Umpire in charge is not available.
11. If a player or manager is ejected from the game, they must leave the field area for the remainder of the game. If further action must be taken, it will be up to the discretion of the tournament. The tournament director has the right to remove any player, coach or team from the tournament.
12. No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed on the tournament facilities; nor will smoking be permitted on or near the playing fields or bench areas.
13. ASA code and rules will be complied with as augmented by the above.
14. Teams may use unlimited substitutions during this tournament. Defensive changes may be changed at anytime. Any changes made in the batting order should be relayed to the umpire. Umpires do not need to know the defensive changes, nor the reentries unless they are going back into the batting order. Teams must keep a regular batting order but may bat their entire team.
15. Uniform shirts must be numbered. No jewelry other than post tape earrings in the ears is allowed. Post tape earrings in ears may be worn but must be taped. Umpires will be the judges in jewelry matters. If the umpire deems the earrings unsafe, then the player must remove them with no argument. All shirts must be tucked in.
16. The limit on games is 9 innings. If at the end of 7 innings, the score is tied, the international Tie-Breaker rule will go into effect. If the game is still tied at the end of 9 innings, it will be declared over and a tie.
17. There will also be a time-limit wherein the drop dead Time limit is 1 hour 20 minutes. The score will revert back to the last full inning played, the umpires will synchronize watches with the coaches and the umpire's watch will be official.
18. After each game home team needs to report the score to tournament director or director on sight.
19. This is a showcase, there will not be an overall winner declared.
20. This tournament is to help players be seen by college coaches and coaches to be able to work with their teams to prepare them for the fall and the rest of the season. Please work with one another to make this as good a tournament as possible.
Hotel Information:
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center ($79)
2402 North Forest Rd.
Amherst, NY 14226
For the Ramada call 716-636-7500 ask for the Homerun Softball Tournament Price
Holiday Inn Buffalo/Airport ($89)
4600 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14225
Holiday Inn Buffalo Amherst ($89)
1881 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY 14228
Hotel Indigo Buffalo Amherst ($99)
10 Flint Road
Amherst, NY 14226-1047
For all of these hotels call Drew Schmitt at 716-829-1415 and ask for the Homerun Softball/New Era Tournament Price.
Tournament Fields:
Check-In Complex:
Amberst Girls Softball Complex (Pepsi Center) 4 FIELDS
1615 Amherst Manor Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
New Era Park Niagara 4 FIELDS
Lockport, NY 14095
A.J. Jurek Legion Post 2 FIELDS
Smith & New Road
East Amherst, NY 14051
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