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2009 ASA FASTPITCH RULE CHANGES / CLARIFICATIONS
* A CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE CHARGED WHEN A COACH COMES OUT AND REMOVES THE PITCHER.
* THE BAT SHALL BE FREE OF BURRS, DENTS AND ANY VISIBLE CRACKS. iT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE BAT RING FITS OVER A DENT, IT IS STILL ILLEGAL.
* RULE 3 - SECTION 1,K GIVES A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A LEGAL BAT.
* PLAYERS WEARING METAL CLEATS AFTER BEING WARNED BY THE UMPIRE NOT TO DO SO SHALL BE EJECTED.
* A COURTESY RUNNER IS ALLOWED FOR AN A.D.A. PLAYER.
* THE PENALTY OF DISQUALIFICATION IS REMOVED FROM THE SUBSTITUTION RULE. THIS ONLY REMOVES THE DISQUALIFICATION PORTION OF THE RULE, THE BALANCE OF THE PENALTIES STILL APPLY. THE UNREPORTED SUBSTITUTE IS NOW IN THE GAME AND ALL RULES REGARDING REENTRY STILL APPLY.
* MENS FASTPITCH ONLY, RUN AHEAD RULE, 15 AFTER 3 INNINGS, 12 AFTER 4 INNINGS, AND 7 AFTER 5 INNINGS.
* THE PITCHER MUST TAKE THE PITCHING POSITION ON THE PITCHERS PLATE WITH THE HANDS SEPARATED AND THE BALL IN EITHER THE GLOVE OR THE PITCHING HAND.
* ONLY APPROVED DRYING AGENTS CAN BE USED BY THE PITCHER IN THE FORM OF A RESIN BAG OR IN THE POCKET. ANY UNAPPROVED SUBSTANCE WILL RESULT IN THE PITCHERS EJECTION.
* WHEN A FAIR BATTED BALL DEFLECTS OFF A FENCE THEN OFF THE FIELDER BEFORE GOING OVER THE HOME RUN FENCE THE BALL IS DEAD ALL RUNNERS AND THE BATTER RUNNER ARE AWARDED TWO BASES FROM THE TIME OF THE PITCH. THIS IS BECAUSE THE BALL CAN'T BE CAUGHT FOR AN OUT.
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2009 P.I.A.A. RULE CHANGES / CLARIFICATIONS
* ADDED TO THE SOFTBALL SPECIFICATIONS A REQUIREMENT THAT THE DYNAMIC STIFFNESS OF SOFTBALLS NOT EXCEED 7,500 LBS/INCH WHEN TESTED UNDER CURRENT PROPOSED ASTM TEST METHODS.
* CHANGED THE DEFINITION OF A BUNT ATTEMPT TO HOLDING THE BAT IN THE STRIKE ZONE AND REQUIRING THE BAT TO BE WITHDRAWN IN ORDER TO TAKE A PITCH. THIS MAKES A BUNT ATTEMPT EASIER TO RECOGNIZE
* CHANGED THE PITCHING WINDUP REQUIREMENT TO A MAXIMUM OF ONE AND A HALF CLOCKWISE REVOLUTIONS. THIS MAKES AN ILLEGAL PITCH EASIER TO IDENTIFY AND THE ENFORCEMENT MORE CONSISTENT.
* CHANGED THE PENALTY FOR A PITCHER EXCEEDING THE REQUIRED 20-SECOND TIME LIMIT TO A BALL AWARDED TO THE BATTER - NOT AN ILLEGAL PITCH. THIS MAKES A VIOLATION OF THIS RULE MORE CONSISTENT WITH A BATTER FAILING TO BE READY WITHIN 10 SECONDS AFTER THE BALL HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE PITCHER. AN ILLEGAL PITCH PENALTY IS EXCESSIVE AS IT ALSO AWARDS RUNNERS ONE ADDITIONAL BASE.
* A 2x3 INCH AMERICAN FLAG IS ALLOWED ON THE GLOVE
* CLARIFIED THAT IF AN EYE SHIELD IS WORN ATTACHED TO THE CATCHERS HELMET, IT MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A MOLDED, RIGID MATERIAL THAT IS CLEAR ( NO TINT ).
* CLARIFIED THAT EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS MUST BE A SOLID COLOR.
* CLARIFIED THAT A STATE ASSOCIATION MAY, ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, PERMIT A PLAYER TO PARTICIPATE WHILE WEARING A DIFFERENT STYLE UNIFORM FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS.
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2009 ASA LOCAL TOURNAMENTS
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* 30 - 31 DRIFTON SPRING 10U / 12U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, TWO SEPARATE AGE BRACKETS: 10U AND 12U. FEE: $350.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, 1ST PLACE TROPHY. AMPLE PARKING, ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AND THE 3RD STRIKE LOUNGE. CONTACT: JOE 570-874-0721 / 570-590-9602 / UMPJOE@PTD.NET
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* 6 - 7 FLAMES FEST @DRIFTON 12U / 14U ENQ
4 GAME GUARANTEE, EXCELLENT AWARDS PACKAGE. CONTACT BOB RAB4UM@AOL.COM
13 - 14 DRIFTON CUP 14U INVITATIONAL
ONE OF THE MOST COMPETETIVE 14U TOURNAMENTS IN THE STATE, CONSISTENTLY STRONG COMPETETION THAT HELPS BUILD FOR THE ASA STATE TOURNAMENT THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND. FEE:$400.00. 4 GAME GUARANTEE, EXCELLENT AWARDS PACKAGE. THE DRIFTON CUP WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNER AND THEIR NAME ENGRAVED ON THE CUP FOR DISPLAY AT THE COMPLEX. CONTACT: JOE 570-874-0721 OR UMPJOE@PTD.NET
* 13 - 14 FRACKVILLE GIRLS 14U "B" INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $325.00, CLASS B TEAMS ONLY. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, TROPHIES. CONTACT: LARRY 570-874-4092
* 13 - 14 PINE GROVE GIRLS 12U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $300.00, 8 TEAM LIMIT. CONTACT: ALAN 570-617-9468 / PGGSOFTBALL@YAHOO.COM
* 20 - 21 THE DRIFTON CUP 18U / 18GOLD INVITATIONAL SHOWCASE
4 GAME GUARANTEE, SINGLE ELIMINATION ON SUNDAY UP TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. FEE: $425.00. FENCE DISTANCES SET AT 210'. WE REALIZE THAT THE MASSIVE PENNSBURY TOURNAMENT IS THIS WEEKEND BUT IT IS CLOSED AND WE HOPE ANY TEAMS THAT DON'T GET IN WILL COME HERE. WE WILL INVITE COLLEGE COACHES BUT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE ON ATTENDANCE. TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, 1ST PLACE TROPHY. THE WINNING TEAM HAS THEIR NAME PUT ON THE DRIFTON CUP WHICH IS KEPT AT THE COMPLEX AS A HISTORY OF THE TOURNAMENT. 4 LIGHTED FIELDS, AMPLE PARKING, ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS AND THE 3RD STRIKE LOUNGE. WWW.DRIFTON.COM FOR DIRECTIONS AND HOTEL INFO, CONTACT: JOE 570-874-0721 / 570-590-9602 / UMPJOE@PTD.NET
* 20 - 21 SHENANDOAH GIRLS 14U "B" INVITATIONAL
CLASS B TEAMS ONLY, FEE: $300.00. ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT: BENJI 570-462-9555 / SFTBALL@VERIZON.NET
* 20 - 21 FRACKVILLE GIRLS 12U "B" INVITATIONAL
CLASS B TEAMS ONLY, 4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $325.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, TROHIES ALSO. ON SITE RESTROOMS AND CONCESSION STAND, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT: LARRY 570-874-4092
* 20 - 21 PINE GROVE GIRLS 10U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $250.00, 8 TEAM LIMIT. CONTACT: ALAN 570-617-9468 / PGGSOFTBALL@YAHOO.COM
* 27 - 28 THE DRIFTON CUP 10U / 12U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, 2 SEPARATE AGE BRACKETS. FEE: $375.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, 1ST PLACE TROPHY. WINNING TEAM HAS ITS NAME PUT ON THE DRIFTON CUP THAT IS KEPT AT THE COMPLEX AS A HISTORY OF THE TOURNAMENT. 4 LIGHTED FIELDS, AMPLE PARKING, ON SITE RESTROOMS AND CONCESSION STAND, AND THE 3RD STRIKE LOUNGE. WWW.DRIFTON.COM FOR DIRECTINS AND HOTEL INFO. CONTACT: JOE 570-874-0721 / 570-590-9602 / UMPJOE@PTD.NET
* 27 - 28 SHENANDOAH GIRLS 16U "B" INVITATIONAL
CLASS B TEAMS ONLY, fEE; $300.00. ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT: BENJI 570-462-9555 / SFTBALL@VERIZON.NET
* 27 - 28 MAHANOY CITY GIRLS 12U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $300.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, TROPHIES ALSO. ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT: LARRY 570-467-3833 / 570-205-0772 / DEBNLAR@FRONTIERNET.NET
* 27 - 28 PINE GROVE GIRLS 14U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $300.00, 8 TEAM LIMIT. CONTACT: ALAN 570-617-9468 / PGGSOFTBALL@YAHOO.COM
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* 4 - 5 THE DRIFTON CUP 16U INVITATIONAL
THIS TOURNAMENT HAS QUICKLY BECOME ONE OF THE MOST COMPETETIVE 16U TOURNAMENTS IN THE STATE WITH TEAMS FROM A 4 STATE RADIUS. THE TOURNAMENT FILLS QUICKLY SO EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. 4 GAME GUARANTEE, F33: $400.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, 1ST PLACE TROPHY. THE WINNING TEAM HAS ITS NAME PUT ON THE DRIFTON CUP THAT IS KEPT AT THE COMPLEX AS A HISTORY OF THE TOURNAMENT. 4 LIGHTED FIELDS, AMPLE PARKING, 210' FENCE DISTANCES, ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AND THE 3RD STRIKE LOUNGE. WWW.DRIFTON.COM FOR DIRECTIONS AND HOTEL INFO. CONTACT: JOE 570-874-0721 / 570-590-9602 / UMPJOE@PTD.NET
* 11 - 12 FRACKVILLE GIRLS 16U INVITATIONAL
THE MOST COMPETETIVE 16U TOURNAMENT IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, 4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $325.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, TROPHIES ALSO. ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT LARRY 570-874-4092 UNTIL JUNE 21, AFTER THAT CALL JACK 570-874-4665 OR DAN 570-874-2721.
* 11 - 12 SHENANDOAH GIRLS 12U "B" INVITATIONAL
CLASS B TEAMS ONLY, FEE: $300.00. ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT: BENJI 570-462-9555 / SFTBALL@VERIZON.NET
* 24 - 26 MAHANOY CITY GIRLS 16U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $300.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, TROPHIES ALSO. ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT: LARRY 570-467-3833 / 570-205-0772 / DEBNLAR@FRONTIERNET.NET
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* 1 - 2 MAHANOY CITY GIRLS 14U INVITATIONAL
4 GAME GUARANTEE, FEE: $300.00. GAME MVP MEDALS, TOP 3 TEAMS RECEIVE MEDALS, TROPHIES ALSO. ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AMPLE PARKING. CONTACT: LARRY 570-467-3833 / 570-205-0772 / DEBNLAR@FRONTIERNET.NET
* 15 - 16 THE DRIFTON CUP 23U / WOMENS / 18U / 18GOLD INVITATIONAL
THIS TOURNAMENT IS FOR ANY LEVEL OF PLAY THAT IS AT THE 43' PITCHING DISTANCE. THIS END OF THE SEASON BASH WAS A SUCCESS LAST YEAR AND WE ARE HOPING TO EXPAND ON THE FUN THIS YEAR. FENCE DISTANCES SET AT 210'. 4 GAME GUARANTEE, 1ST AND 2ND PLACE TROPHIES. THE WINNING TEAM HAS ITS NAME PUT ON THE DRIFTON CUP THAT IS KEPT AT THE COMPLEX AS A HISTORY OF THE TOURNAMENT. FEE: $300.00. 4 LIGHTED FIELDS, AMPLE PARKING, ON SITE CONCESSION STAND AND RESTROOMS, AND THE 3RD STRIKE LOUNGE. WWW.DRIFTON.COM FOR DIRECTIONS AND HOTEL INFO. CONTACT: JOE 570-874-0721 / 570-590-9602 / UMPJOE@PTD.NET
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