Huntsville Men's Softball League: Welcome
Tuesday, June 306/30/09 Update -
- LEAGUE. Couple quick things: Home team keeps the book. Be sure to get line-ups to the home team scorekeeper. Also, be sure to clean out your dugout at the end of the game. Cups, bottles, line-ups etc.
- SCHEDULE. Everyone received a bonus game @ no cost to the teams. Everyone plays their bonus game on July 29. SLS Ballers will play their 2 make-up games the same night. Championship Night set for Aug. 5.
- COMMISH OUT AGAIN. I'll be out all next week (July 4 - July 11). Contact Chris @ 936.714.1014 for league business while I'm out.
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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
Summer 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 June 9.
* Registration forms can also be picked up and dropped off @ Murski's Ice House. Due June 10.
* League will begin, June 15, 2009.
* List your 1st and 2nd night of the week preference (MON., TUES. or WED.)
* Submit your full roster and contact information.
* 12 games (6 doubleheaders) for $375.
Thursday, May 28
Summer Playoffs: TBA
Wednesday, November 5
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
Recent Champions- D DIVISION
Spring 2007 - Tribe of Judah
Summer 2007 - Backdraft
Fall 2007 - Fat Boys
Thursday, April 30
-Top 6 teams will make the post-season for the spring 2009 session. #6 Seed will face #3 Seed and #5 Seed will face #4 Seed for the right to play on "Championship Night". The #1 and #2 Seeds will have a first round bye and clinch a spot in "Championship Night".
- #6 vs. #3 and #5 vs. #4 will play on Tuesday, May 26.
- The final 4 teams will play in "Championship Night" which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27.