Special Olympics Michigan

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN ROSTER INFORMATION SHEET In order to make team registration easier at the event, we ask that you fill out ONE of these forms PER TEAM. Both sides of this form should be completed and turned in with your registration materials. The top section should also be entered on your GMS program. Thank you for your assistance.

Sport SOFTBALL Area

Please Circle: Traditional Unified Coach Pitch

Head Coach Phone Number

Email Address

Years of Special Olympics coaching Years coaching experience this team

Assistant Coach Email Address

Team Name Last year’s team name

Are the majority of this year’s players the same as last year? Yes No

List any significant changes in your team this year:

Based on a 10- division tournament, in what division would you place this team this year:

It is a state requirement that you turn in the results of three game scores by September 11. These games should be with other Special Olympics teams. If you have problems answering the above questions, please call the state office for further information.

In an effort to help evaluate the ability level of your team, we ask that you provide the following information. Please rate your team, as a whole, on the following softball skills by circling the appropriate number, with the number 1 being the lowest in ability and 10 the highest. We then ask that you total your teams score and place at the bottom.

TEAM NAME

BATTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

#1 – Team rarely hits ball out of the infield. Some batters appear afraid of a pitched ball. Some players have to be told to run to first base after hitting. May frequently swing at bad pitches. #10 – Is aggressive at the plate. Rarely swings at bad pitches. Some players have the ability to “place” the ball when hitting. Understands the balls and strikes count.

BASE RUNNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

#1 – Runners do not understand to “tag up” on a fly ball. Only try to run to the next base and not beyond. Most players are tired or winded after running to first base. #10 – Base runners generally watch a batted ball and can judge what base to try for. Have the ability to run hard and are in good physical condition. Team is seldom tagged out when trying for an extra base.

DEFENSIVE (FIELDING) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

#1 – Team frequently has 7 runs scored on them per inning. May only periodically try to ”force” a base runner out at a base. Throwing ability does not allow many put outs at 1st base. Is afraid of a thrown ball to them. #10 – Infielders have consistent ability to handle ground balls. When possible, will try for a double play. Outfielders will catch balls they have to move for and throw to the right base most of the time.

PITCHING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

#1 – Pitchers have great difficulty in getting ball across the plate. Average of more than 8-10 walks per game. #10 – Pitchers walk 4 or less batters per game. Pitchers are able to field ground balls and can throw to the proper base to get base runners.

TOTAL SCORE: