Huntsville Men's Softball League: My Site News

Fall Playoffs:  TBA

Recent Champions- C DIVISION

Spring 2005 -         Kingsnakes

Summer 2005 -       Walker County L.P. Gas

Fall 2005   -           B.Y.O.B.

Spring 2006 -         B.Y.O.B.    

  
Summer 2006 -       Busch League

Fall 2006   -           B.Y.O.B.

Spring 2007 -         Rip City

Summer 2007 -       Country Boys

Fall 2007 -              B.Y.O.B.

Spring/Summer 2008 - WP Gators

Fall 2008 - Tribe of Judah

Spring 2009 - Tribe of Judah

Summer 2009 - Trophy Hunters 

Recent Champions- D DIVISION

Spring 2007 -    Tribe of Judah

Summer 2007 -   Backdraft                                                  

Fall 2007 -        Fat Boys 

-Top 4 teams will make the post-season for the Fall 2009 session. 

- The final 4 teams will play in "Championship Night" which is tentivaly scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.

No team in 2009?  No problem.  We can add you to our FREE AGENT list.

If you are interested in adding your name to the list or receiving names from the list, please contact Ed Chatal.  Send me an e-mail:  rca_elc@shsu.edu.

Update 6/11/09:

1. Greg King       sharks1968@gmail.com

2. Jason Loftin  936.546.2157

3. David   (played in the Corpus area)  361.585.0858

4. Timmothy 936.537.9526 (played in Florida, just moved here)

1. ASA Softball Rules will apply. Check the links page for ASA link.  Some modifications to ASA rules may apply for Huntsville Men's League.

2. Mercy Rule. 15 runs after 3 innings and 10 runs after 5 innings.

3. 3 Home Run Limit(over the fence dongs)All HR's after 3 will be considered an out.
    3a.  Runners need to touch first base only on HR's.

4. Official League Softballs (see separate link)

5. No metal cleats.

6. No Base Stealing.

7. Eligibility (see below; updated 3/22/07)

3/19/09  - Recap from the Spring 2009 All League Meeting, held MARCH 18, 2009.     *Six  teams were represented at the meeting.  The agenda included: league fees, insurance, equipment updates, league rules, rosters, eligibility, josey field feedback etc.

8. Rule Change (effective Spring 09, trial period of Spring 09) - Hitter's count was discussed, change proposed, voted and passed.  Hitter's will begin with a 1 and 1 count with no courtesy foul.  So, 3 balls to walk, 2 strikes to K, 2 foul balls to K.

9. Rule Discussion - for the protection of pitchers, a chalk line was discussed to be placed in front of the pitchers mound.  Batted balls that enter the "box", before hitting the ground first, would result into a dead ball and hitter is out.  Base runners go back.  Those at the meeting were concerned that umpires would have difficulty making too many judgement calls.  This item can be up for disscussion at a later time.  However, umpires can issue a warning for intentionally hitting back up the box if the situation calls for it.

10. Rule Change - (effective Spring 09) teams disscussed and voted on the following as it relates to roster eligibility:  Teams that show with 6,7 or 8 players may "pick-up" 2 guys without asking the opposition for approval.  The two (2) pick-ups must bat at the END or BOTTOM of the batting order.  Teams that show with 5,6 or 7 players may "pick-up" 3 guys with the approval of the opposition.  The three (3) pick-ups must bat at the END or BOTTOM of the batting order.

*A handout was given to everyone regarding Illegal Bats/Balls.  See the bat and ball links for official info.

* Teams asked if umpires would or can carry a scorecard, marking runs by inning.  Score can then by verified with the official book.  We'll look into this suggestion.

* Insurance - this year's policy was renewed.  One change...all league participants must be 19 years of age or older.  The previous age limit was 18.  

2009 - The official softball of Huntsville Mens City League is any ASA Stamped Ball with a .44 core, 375 lb. compression.  .40 core balls and 300 lb. compression are also permitted.

ELIGIBILITY---  revised 3/28/09

1. All players must be a least 19 years of age and may appear on one Mens League roster.

2. Player must be in "Good Standing" with the league in order to play. Participating is a privilege and not a right.

3. It is encouraged that all participants have some athletic ability and do not pose a threat to other players, umpires, and spectators.


PICKING UP PLAYERS IN ORDER TO AVOID FORFEIT ---  revised 3/28/09.
1. Anytime a team "picks-up" NON-ROSTER players it should be because they're about to forfeit, and not to "stack" their team.

2. The opposing team must AGREE and ALLOW your team to "pick-up" 3 players and play a regulation game.  1 or 2 players no longer require permission (3/19/09).  Pick-up players must bat at the bottom of the order (3/19/09).

3. Pick-ups are NOT PERMITTED in the playoffs.

4. Should a tie-breaker decision come down to a team that had to "pick-up" and a team who did not "pick-up" in the regular season, the team that did not will advance to the playoffs.


PROTEST PROCEDURE--- (Huntsville Mens Softball League) :
            Step One: Be 100% sure that the player that you're about to question is NOT on the active team roster of your opponent.

            Step Two: Be sure to spot ineligible players immediately. Do not wait until 45 minutes into the game to challenge.

            Step Three: Ask the team manager to sit the player down, if he's not eligible or plays for a different team. This is also a good time to inform the umpire. The umpire will share your options, if any.

            Step Four: Umpires will have the final decision. Period.

* For rainout information, call (936) 294-1740 or check this website. Rainouts will be determined by 4:30 P.M. CST.

* Any inclement weather after 4:30 P.M. CST,  game and/or field status will be determined by umpires down at the field.  In some cases, rain cancellations will occur because of rain coming down after 4:30 p.m. We will do our best to put the playing status on the site but the phone number listed above will be taken out of play.

* In some cases, team managers will be contacted before rain games are officially rescheduled. A good effort will be made to play all rain make-up games.

The deadline for the final rosters for the FALL session, is October 1.  If you have any alterations to your roster, please contact Ed at rca_elc@shsu.edu.

Thanks.

Teams can challenge another team's eligibility by way of protest. Appropriate protest can be explained by game umpires. Should a protest be upheld, teams would lose the contest and also jeopardize their playoff status.

A PERSON'S NAME MAY APPEAR ON JUST ONE ROSTER. Check the Roster link for roster status.

*The book down at Josey Field will also have updated rosters.

Fall 2009 Registration Info:   CLOSED

*Make check or money order out to: Huntsville Adult Softball Association (HASA). Mail to:  Ed Chatal, 953 Elkins Lake, Huntsville, TX 77430.  Postmarked by September 8 OR registration forms can be picked up and dropped off @ Murski's Ice House.  Due September 9 @ 5 PM.

* League will begin, September 15 or 16, 2009.

* List your 1st and 2nd night of the week preference (MON., TUES. or WED.)

* Submit your full roster (16 players or less) and contact information. 

* 12 games (6 doubleheaders) for $375.