Softball News Spring 2010 – 1

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Volume 28, Number 3 NORTHNORTH DAKOTADAKOTA SSTATETATE AMATEUR SOSOFTBALLFTBALL AASSOCIATIONSSOCIATION S SPRINGPRING 2010

Chris Assel Doug Berg Jack Jones Rose Kreitinger Mike Lyman Kyle Magnusson Six elected to hall of fame The Hall of Fame Selection scene in fast pitch softball. also captured tournament titles at time with Southam and Devils the game. Two weeks later, this Committee, meeting in conjunc- The addition of this year’s in- the Minot International fi ve times, Lake men’s fast pitch teams. His same Winnipeg team, representing tion with the NDASA Winter ductees brings the total member- the Fargo Holm’s Classic twice and primary position was pitcher but Canada, won the World Tourna- meeting in January, has elected six ship in the softball shrine to 234. the Grand Forks invitational on he also played shortstop and fi rst ment in the Phillipines. new members to be inducted into Chris Assel three different occasions. base when necessary. His pitching Everyone of the sponsors and the North Dakota Amateur Soft- Chris Assel played fast pitch Along with his long time friend record was 477-143 with 27 no- endorsers of Doug mention the fact ball Hall of Fame. The six will be softball for twenty two years with and teammate the late Jim Kapp, hitters. His batting average was a that he never complained, not to an inducted at ceremonies to be held fi ve different teams in Bismarck Chris is credited with keeping fast gaudy .409. He played in 15 state umpire, a teammate or opponents. the evening of Saturday, April 17 establishing himself as an excellent pitch softball alive in Bismarck for tournaments and 6 regional and A competitor on the fi eld and a true at the Gladstone Inn in downtown fi elder while maintaining a .363 several years after the sport had de- was on the winning team six times gentleman off the fi eld is a common Jamestown. batting average along with long clined. He actively recruited new in state tournaments and once in a comment. The newly elected inductees ball capability. During his long ca- players and then saw that they were regional. Doug works on his family farm include Chris Assel, long time fast reer, Chris was called upon to play scattered throughout the league so Remarkably, Doug learned to and enjoys spending time with his pitch player from Bismarck; Doug shortstop, fi rst base, third base and they played on a regular basis and pitch on his own and developed a family including his wife Mary, his Berg, a premier fast pitch pitcher outfi eld. His teams participated in kept the local league viable. He great drop ball and change up. He son Jason and his daughter Tricia. from Devils Lake; Jack Jones, 19 state tournaments, 10 region- has also assisted in establishing the was the only pitcher for his team at Jack Jones manager and sponsor of several als and six national tournaments. Junior Olympic fast pitch rebirth in Southam and often was called upon Since moving to Mandan in slow pitch teams and co-director His only state championship came Bismarck. to pitch four or fi ve games in a one 1990, Jack Jones has been an indis- of the McQuade tournament; Rose while playing with Fronteer Direc- Chris and his wife Karen have day tournament. pensable man in Bismarck-Mandan Kreitinger, long time slow pitch tory in 1991 when he hit a three three children, a son Dustin and One example of his value to his softball and on the state level. He star in Bismarck women’s softball; run, two out home run in the bot- two daughters Elizabeth and An- team is cited by one of his sponsors has managed and sponsored both Mike Lyman, who could be de- tom half of the 12th inning of the nie. who states that in one game against women’s and men’s slow pitch scribed as a total softball devotee; title game. Doug Berg the Winnipeg Black Knights he teams with success at all levels. and Kyle Magnusson, who has In addition to state, regional and Doug Berg of Devils Lake played pitched a no hit shutout and hit a made his mark on the National national tournaments, his teams most of his 22 years of playing home run in the last inning to win See HALL on page 7 Red Willow Lake Resort Off Hwy #1, 25 miles North of Cooperstown Yup, here we go again - bring all your 15 & Under, 12 & Under, 9 & Under boys and girls teams to RWR to play in the June & July tourneys. 43 men’s teams called to enter last Fall’s Funerama – SO COME ON LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! OPENINGS IN ALL TOURNAMENTS Men’s Tourneys Umpire Clinic July 24 & 25 – III & IV ...... 24 teams 3 game guarantee for all. Friday, May 14th • 7 p.m. July 31 & Aug. 1 – III & IV ...... 16 teams Welcome Canadians and Minnesotans every tourney!! 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Welcome to the 2010 NDASA supports NDASA, we will support that were approved are: JO Com- the process much more than I do, softball season. I imagine that them by awarding tournaments to missioner, with input from the so contact him on how to register. many of you have started think- them. host city tournament manager will Each individual group will do ing about the upcoming season or At the national ASA Conference do all state tournament draws; all the registration of their teams or have already started putting teams in Reno last November, Minot and registrations for GFP will be indi- players. Brian can be contacted together. Bismarck were awarded national vidual registrations costing $8.00; through e-mail at: Following the meeting of the tournaments for 2010 and Bismarck one coach must be ACE certifi ed brian.neuhardt@securi- NDASA mid-winter conference the was awarded a national tournament and all coaches and individuals on annd.com or call him at North Dakota Hall of Fame Council in 2011. In 2010 Minot will host the the fi eld must have a background 701-663-8636. met and named six individuals to WSP C & D national tournaments check which will be done at team In Masters Division of play: the Hall of Fame. These people from September 2—September 6, registration for the cost of $13.00, NDASA will allow players to play are: Chris Assel, Doug Berg, Jack while Bismarck will host the MSP the exception will be high school in both tournaments, 35 & 50, and Jones, Rose Kreitinger, Michael Class E (Rec.) from September and college coaches; background 40 & 60 during that weekend of Lyman and Kyle Magnusson. They 2—September 6. As always all checks must be concluded by July scheduled tournaments and revised will be inducted at the banquet held teams eligible to participate in 1st; state tournament dates for GFP the Masters 60 underage player in Jamestown at the Gladstone Inn these tournaments will be allowed will be July 24-25 with all tourna- rule to allow a maximum 4 under- and Suites on Saturday, April 17. to enter as long as they have par- ments held in the Fargo Area; and age players of this only two can be Congratulations to each of these ticipated in their respective state all state tournament entry fee check 58. Other actions adopted by the new inductees. tournament. must be sent to the Sate Offi ce in Committee were: state tourna- We had a wonderful season dur- I have named three new mem- Jamestown with the cost for state ments with mandatory two umpire ing 2009. At the conclusion of the bers of our Executive Commit- tournaments being $100.00. State system in Men’s Division I, II and Jim Hanley season North Dakota had 33 teams tee—Mike Wolf of Bismarck, Jack tournaments for GSP again will III and Women’s C & D to increase Final roster change deadline and participate in national ASA tourna- Jones of Mandan, and Wayne Byers be held in Jamestown the week- the fee to $150.00 with the increase July 9 is the Classifi cation Meeting ments. In the Men’s Master 50 tour- of Wahpeton. The Executive Board ends of July 10-11 and July 17-18. going to the host city; NDASA will in Jamestown. nament Mandan Dust-Tex placed has been short of members accord- On the early weekend the 16 & pay the entry fee for the National Player Representatives and man- 2nd. Congratulations to them and ing to the constitution and by-laws, Under and 18 & Under will be E Tournament to the winner of the agers are responsible for knowing all of the teams that entered ASA so therefore, I fi lled the vacancies held and on the second weekend Men’s Rec 1 state tournament and their team classifi cations for 2010. national tournaments. with these appointments. They are the 12 & Under and 14 & Under North Dakota C class teams moved Many teams had their classifi ca- Before I cover some of the activi- very actively involved in NDASA will be held. All entries and fees to B classifi cation by ASA shall be tions changed so be aware of your ties of the Executive Board meeting softball so will be good additions to must be sent to Kathy Stefonek allowed to play in North Dakota C team(s) new classifi cation. It is on January 9th, one item that has the Committee. I also have named in Jamestown. All registrations invitational tournaments for 2010. the responsibility of the manager come up every year is the location Bill Butterfi eld of Dickinson/Rich- for GFP and in advancing GSP It is your responsibility or player to know what teams or players are of state tournaments. The policy ardton to be the new JO softball to a national tournament must go representatives responsibility to ineligible for the 2010 season or are of NDASA is to award state tour- commissioner. He will be assisted through the individual registration remember these important ROS- serving a probationary period. naments to cities that support our by Brian Neuhardt and Mike Wolf process. The registration process TER DEADLINE DATES: May 15 Have a wonderful season and organization. Many of you have in the western area and Pat Johnson will be done through the ASA site Team Registration Deadline; June if you have any questions or prob- shown dissatisfaction with some in the eastern area. this year. The program will still 1st is roster deadline and also the lems, you can e-mail me at jimhan- of these placements. NDASA will The JO committee recommenda- be listed as Register ASA. Brian late fee begins for rosters not yet [email protected] or call me at continue to award tournaments to tions to the Executive Committee Neuhardt of Bismarck understands turned into our state offi ce, June 12 218-779-1525. these cities in the future. If the city President’s Report

Welcome again to another soft- Tournament, also to be held Labor You will not be disappointed in changes including a pitching dis- ball season in North Dakota. Rules Day weekend. I feel this tourna- Rochester. tance change for GFP 16U & 18U, Clinics will be held throughout the ment fi ts our program as well as any Also in 2010 in our Region is a and a pitching height limit change state in April and the season begins we have hosted. A large number of GFP Northern National for 16U-B in Slow Pitch. See complete rule shortly thereafter. Rec teams in the State participate held in Mankato, Mn 8/5-8/8/10. changes in this newspaper. I attended the ASA National in the State Tournaments as well as Lots of opportunities this summer This past January, the NDASA Council meeting in Reno this past the McQuade. If you are a Rec team and great for our teams. mid- winter meeting was held in November along with Walt Stack, in North Dakota and participate Congrats to Mandan who re- Jamestown. A number of issues Mike Wolf, and a delegation from in a State Tournament, you will ceived the James Ferrell National were discussed including State Bismarck and Minot. Thanks to be eligible to participate in the Award of Excellence for the 2009 Tournament sites, ASA Code and each of you for representing our E/Rec National Tournament. We Men’s Master’s 40 SP National ASA Rule changes, recommenda- program at the National level. look for this to be a great event for Tournament. This tournament tions by Jack Jones of the Masters Great news out of the council meet- our teams, and provide National was one of the highest rated tour- committee, as well as dates and ing as Minot was awarded the 2010 Tournament opportunity for play- naments in the country. Mandan deadlines for our program in 2010. Women’s D National Slow Pitch ers where there has not been. Don’t received a 98% rating. At the January meeting the Presi- Tournament which will be held let this one slip by, take advantage Great job Mandan, you made us dents of all the divisions of play in Labor Day weekend along with as we hope to have a large turnout. all proud. North Dakota are in attendance as the previously awarded Women’s Bismarck was also awarded the On the National level, ASA well as player reps from around Dick Gulman C National. A great opportunity Men’s C Northern National for Championship participation was the State. Recommendations from for our women’s C & D teams in 2011. So we thank Bismarck for up 250 teams in 2010, and JO this group are forwarded to the of Bismarck, Michael Lyman of the state to participate in a National all their hard work in bringing two Championships are up 430 teams Executive Board for approval for Dilworth, and Kyle Magnusson of Tournament. Any WSP C, D, or great tournaments to our State the from two years ago, great news. the upcoming year. A reminder to Salt Lake City, UT. A Hall of Fame even Rec 1 team in North Dakota next two years. In North Dakota our registrations all local associations in the State induction banquet will be held Sat- who plays in the State Tournament In 2010 we have additional were up as well in 2009. Our adult that in league play, you may use urday April 17, 2010 in Jamestown, will be eligible to participate in opportunities in our Region as program was up about 50 teams and different rules than NDASA/ASA N.D. Contact the State Offi ce for these events. I encourage our teams the Men’s C Northern Slow Pitch the GFP program in N.D. increased rules to accommodate your league ticket information. to take advantage of this opportu- will be held in Rochester, Mn. participation as well. The NDASA play. However, if you are holding a Special thanks again to Gary and nity. Minot has a long tradition of Rochester also has a long tradition GFP State Tournament in North NDASA sanctioned Invitational or Connie Tharaldson and Tharaldson holding outstanding National Tour- of holding outstanding National Dakota almost tripled in teams as State Tournament, you must follow Enterprise of Fargo for sponsoring naments and I am confi dent they Tournaments. Rochester has a compared to 2008. We have some the code and rules provided and the trophies and banners for our will do a terrifi c job and provide tremendous organization and will very dedicated people working approved by the NDASA/ASA. No State and National Tournaments the players and fans a memorable provide teams with a memorable with the GFP program and we Exceptions. in North Dakota in 2010. This is a experience. experience as well. Rochester look for great things. Mr. Hanley The NDASA Executive Board signifi cant donation to our program Other good news from the ASA also has a reputation of generating appointed Mr. Bill Butterfi eld of was also expanded at the mid that allows us to keep tournament National Council meeting is that a great number of teams in their Dickinson as the new GFP Com- winter meeting and three new entry fees as low as possible. We Bismarck was awarded the 2010 events. So, North Dakota C teams, missioner in North Dakota. Bill members were added. Jack Jones are grateful to Gary and Connie Men’s E/Rec National Slow Pitch take advantage of this opportunity. and his assistants Brian Neuhardt of Mandan, Wayne Beyer of Wah- and Tharaldson Enterprise for their in the west, and Pat Johnson in peton, and Mike Wolf of Bismarck. continued support and commit- the east, together with the GFP The Executive Board consists of 11 ment to softball and softball players Committee, are working hard to members. Other members of the in North Dakota. Softball News provide opportunities for the JO board are James Hanley of Grand I would like to congratulate Offi cial Publication of the North Dakota girls. I am confi dent this program Forks, Jack Lukes of Lisbon, Walt Walt Stack, a very good friend of is in good hands. Stack of Bismarck, Scott Collins of mine and friend of NDASA/ASA Amateur Softball Association Also on the GFP front, the ASA Minot, Greg Kaeding of Fargo, and Softball for his great service all Editor—Walt Stack and the National High School Fed- Kathy Stefonek of Jamestown as these years, especially the last six Advertising—Softball News eration have formed a relationship well as myself. These people work (6) as Regional UIC and serving on in the development of coaching hard for the program and we thank the National Staff. Walt received Box 309, Garrison, ND 58540 certifi cation w/USA Softball. Mike each and everyone of them. an award at the National Council Subscription and similar material should be addressed to Candrea, (former Olympic coach) I would like to congratulate the meeting for his work and leader- Softball News, Box 309, Garrison, N.D. 58540. Advertis- has developed a training video. See NDASA Hall of Fame inductees ship these last several years as UIC ing rates upon request. the ASA web site for details. for 2010. Chris Assel of Bismarck, for our Region. Walt is very well For advertising rates, write: BHG, Inc., P.O. Box 309, The ASA Council meeting ap- Doug Berg of Devils Lake, Jack Garrison, ND 58540 or telephone (701) 463-2201. proved a number of playing rules Jones of Mandan, Rose Kreitinger see PRESIDENT on page 3 Softball News Spring 2010 – 3 From Behind the Catcher PRESIDENT continued from page 2 I’m writing this column about ten days before I am supposed to respected on the National level sion. I must remind all that ASA ing at WSU. Dr. Smith was and is have the fi rst copy submitted to and represented this region with has a very democratic process, involved in the development of bat the newspaper which will publish integrity, respect and with the best everyone has a chance to speak and ball standards and compliance it. I am usually pretty good at interest of the game, as a member on issues and at the end of the day of the same for ASA. meeting deadlines but this year of the National UIC Staff. You recommendations are made out of Dr. Smith is the most respected I am way ahead of schedule. make us all very proud Walt, it has committees, and the entire council authority on this science in the The reason is that I have been been my distinct pleasure to work of delegates votes. country. Dr. Smith gave the follow- bored to tears this winter with with you. I must admit after pitching for ing reply to my question regarding no umpire responsibilities for the A special thanks to the NDASA 32 years I was not in favor of this the arc change: Lowering the pitch fi rst time in years. I remember Executive Board, NDASA Adviso- rule change. I was also not in favor height from 12’ to 10’ lowers the resigning as the state Umpire ry Board, League Reps, Umpires, of this change from an equip- ball trajectory angle at the batter in Chief way back in 1981 and Tournament Directors, and the ment committee standpoint. I was from 45.5 degrees to 40.2 degrees. saying I just wanted to do some hundreds of volunteers who make concerned of a faster pitch speed Lowering the pitch height from umpiring and not be responsible it possible to run our program i__n resulting in higher batted ball 12’ to 10’ increases the pitch speed for any supervisory duties. North Dakota. We couldn’t do it speed (BBS). A faster pitch speed by 0.45 mph. Increasing the pitch I had been the state chief for without you. Keep up the good is certainly a result of a lower arc speed by 0.45 mph increases the twelve years and had a most ca- Walt Stack work and have a great softball but I was interested in the effect on batted ball speed (BBS) by 0.05 pable deputy, the late Tarz Timm, season in 2010. BBS and or reaction time for the mph. Increasing the batted ball who then served for twelve years mum arc, then we went to a 10 pitcher and infi elders. speed by 0.05 mph reduces the as the state chief while I agreed foot arc and then to a 12 foot arc Slow Pitch Rule Change The ASA Equipment Commit- pitcher reaction time by 0.0002 to help out as a Deputy in Bis- and now back to 10 feet. As Chairman of the ASA Equip- tee has been very diligent to make seconds. Therefore, the psycho- marck and the Southwest Region. The change was suggested by ment Testing and Certification decisions based on science, not on logical effect of a reduced pitch So I stayed involved but not as a committee established a couple Committee, I feel compelled to personal opinions, but making de- height appears to be greater, than much as when I was the chief. years ago whose mission is to provide players, umpires and fans cisions to uphold the integrity of the the real effect. Then Tarz had a stroke and go around to slow pitch events with an explanation of the recent game. I posed the question of the I hope this helps players and was unable to continue as the and tournaments to observe the change in the Slow Pitch pitching effect on BBS and reaction time to umpires understand the real effect state UIC so the late Commis- game and interview players as to rule. Rule 6, Section 3H: The ball the utmost authority regarding the this change has on the game, even sioner Duane “Tiny” Schafer changes they would like to see in must be delivered with a percep- science of the game in the United if I and others really didn’t like the asked me to resume the job until the game. tible arc and reach a height of at States. Dr. Lloyd Smith, profes- change. he could decide on a permanent Apparently, the players want least 6 feet from the ground while sor of Mechanical and Materials Thank you, replacement for Tarz. Before this change so we’ll try it for at not exceeding a height of 10 feet Engineering at Washington State Dick Gulmon that could happen, “Tiny” suf- least a year and see if it works. from the ground. (Previous rule University has been a consultant Chairman, ASA Equipment, fered a stroke and passed on. From an umpire’s point of view, 12’) This rule change has created of ASA for a number of years and Testing and Certifi cation Commit- You guessed it, Jim Hanley, the I like it. It seems to me that it some controversy and much discus- operates a lab for bat and ball test- tee new Commissioner asked me to will be easier to judge than 12 stay on as UIC until he got his feet. For one thing, it’s the same feet on the ground and appointed height as the hoop in basketball someone else. and most of us have taken a shot While I was serving in that or two at that height. I do think it capacity, the job of Regional makes it easier for the hitters who Umpire in Chief came up and already have a huge advantage. I was elected to that post for a Bismarck and Minot will period of four years. Turned out both be hosting show pitch Na- to be six years due to a couple of tional Tournaments this coming unforeseen circumstances and it Summer with Minot hosting ended last November at the Na- the Women’s Class C and the tional Council Meeting in Reno, Women’s Class D Northern Nevada. So now I really have no National tournaments. They umpire responsibilities except to bid originally on the Class C but wait for the 2010 season. I am the National Offi ce decided to hoping to get back into active combine it with the Class D event umpiring, provided my arthritis as well. It should be a pretty big will allow it. event and I know Minot will do I was really lucky to have a great job as they always have the opportunity to serve as Re- for Nationals. gional Umpire in Chief and as a Bismarck was awarded the member of the National Umpire Men/s E/Rec tournament which Staff. I got to instruct at National is only in it’s second year. This Umpire Schools in California, was awarded this year and from Washington and Texas as well now on will be awarded two as each of the three states in the years in advance. A tourna- Minot Mayor Curt Zimblemann, 2010 Hall of Fame inductee Kyle Magnusson and Scott Collins in the Northern Region. ment organizing committee has Minot booth at the ASA National Council meeting in Reno, Nevada last November. I also got to schedule, su- been formed and we are having pervise and evaluate umpires meetings. I am a member of the at National Tournaments in committee and hope to help out Minot to host two nationals in 2010 Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon and with umpires or anything else Washington as well as Minne- they ask me to do. Women’s Class C And D Awarded Magic City sota, South Dakota and North Finally, want to congratulate Dakota. the six new members of the During the 2008 National Coun- second slow pitch event to be held tive. Both these assignments are I met so many fantastic peo- NDASA Hall of Fame who will cil Meeting of the Amateur Softball in the Magic City. pending at this time. ple everywhere I went which be inducted at ceremonies on Association, Minot was awarded Collins is looking at the pos- Teams from North Dakota who only served to reinforce what I Saturday, April 17 in Jamestown. the Women’s Class C West Na- sibility of 16 to 24 teams entered are classifi ed as either Class C or have always known-softball has They are Chris Assel and Rose tional Tournament to be held over in each of the two tournaments Class D may enter either of the wonderful people everywhere. Kreitinger of Bismarck; Jack the Labor Day weekend in 2010. which will be held at the South two tournaments as long as they Softball really does have a fam- Jones of Mandan, Kyle Magnus- The ASA National offi ce has since Hill Softball Complex beginning compete in their respective state ily of great people who enjoy the son of Minot and Salt Lake City, decided that due to a shortage of September 2 through September 6, tournaments. Teams classified game, who play hard or manage Doug Berg of Devils Lake and teams, they would combine the 2010. Umpires from the Northern as Rec I women’s teams may also or coach or umpire with dedica- Mike Lyman of Dilworth, Min- Women’s Class C and the Women’s Region will be assigned to umpire enter the Class D tournament. tion and manage to also be great nesota. Class D Nationals and that Minot the event and the National ASA Further tournament details will be friends and human beings. They will be honored at a ban- would be the host city for both. Offi ce will also assign an Umpire available for the Summer issue of I gained new friends every- quet and induction ceremony to National tournaments are award- in Chief and an ASA Representa- this paper. where I went and had nothing which everyone is invited. The ed two years in advance to allow host cities to prepare for these but positive feelings about every banquet is held in conjunction Some Things You Need To Know new experience. with the annual Spring meeting national events. One of the big changes coming and starts at 5:30 in the evening Scott Collins, Director of Rec- Team Registration Deadline ...... May 15 in the 2010 season is the decision so people who are in attendance reation for the city of Minot will by the voters at the National at the Spring meeting can stay be the tournament director and Roster Deadline ...... June 1 Council Meeting to change the over for the banquet and induc- he is in the process of selecting maximum height of the pitch in tion ceremony and also to en- a committee to take care of the Roster Change Deadline ...... June 12 many details involved in hosting slow pitch softball from 12 feet able people who want to attend Spring Meeting Date ...... April 17 down to 10 feet. This is a really the banquet to come in and still a national tournament. Members dramatic change and caused a lot drive home that same evening. of the Minot Recreation staff will Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony...... April 17 of conversation at the National For further information, see the be involved along with community volunteers and softball officials Women’s Slow Pitch Class C and D National Tournament meeting. Some of you who have Hall of Fame Banquet story in to be held in Minot ...... Sept. 2-6 been around a long time will this issue. from around the state. Minot has remember that at one time we See you around the dia- hosted several national champion- Men’s Slow Pitch Class E (Rec) National Tournament played slow pitch with no maxi- monds. ship tournaments over the past two to be held in Bismarck ...... Sept. 2-6 decades but this will be only the 4 – Softball News Spring 2010 Ump Chat

It won’t be long before the fi rst where the ten foot arc limit will be. tournament. We are hoping several classroom clinics in this issue and ten foot arc pitches will be thrown Twelve feet wasn’t as high as most ND teams will take advantage of you can show up and register. If to start the season. The upcoming people would think. A lot of eyes this opportunity. you have any questions or concerns season comes with some new rule have been opened at our fi eld clin- Other opportunities for our um- about umpiring, please contact me changes. The biggest change for ics when we stretch the string and pires and teams within our region and I’d be happy to visit with you. this season will be the change in the start throwing pitches. So, please include the Men’s C in Rochester Even umpiring one night a week maximum pitching arc from twelve consider attending a field clinic and the Girl’s 16U National in can make a big difference in help- feet down to ten feet. Yes, that is and take a look at the new pitching Mankato, MD. I am also working ing out your local league. not a typo—the new maximum arc. There is a complete listing on some umpire exchanges for I would like to thank all of my pitching arc is now ten feet. of fi eld clinics listed elsewhere in national tournaments outside our Deputy UIC’s throughout the state. Umpires and players alike will this issue. region. I’ve already worked out They all bring a vast amount of need to adjust to this change. There I was fortunate enough to attend exchanges for the Men’s E/Rec knowledge and experience and will be a learning curve for pitchers the ASA National Conference in Western national in Idaho, and the are a valuable asset to NDASA. not to exceed the ten foot arc and Reno in November. It was great Men’s A/B fastpitch national in Our DUIC’s are: Lyle Rader— for umpires to be consistent calling to see some old friends and also Salem, OR. Wahpeton, Naomi Erdahl—Bis- illegal pitches that exceed ten feet. meet some new people. Besides It is also time for my annual plea marck, Don Daniel—Williston, We will be holding several fi eld making playing rule changes and to recruit more umpires. Leagues Tom Harty—Jamestown, Elliott clinics for umpires throughout the code changes, cities from across around the state are growing, and Gerhardt—Bismarck, Ron Smith— state that everyone is invited to at- the country come to bid on host- some umpires retire, so we are Minot, Pat “Rock” Healey—Grand tend. At past fi eld clinics we have ing national tournaments. I was always in need of new umpires. Forks, Mike Lien—Fargo, Mike Mike Wolf stretched a string twelve feet high fortunate enough to be able to be a Bismarck will especially need more Nider—Bismarck, Randy Olson— and another string six feet high voting delegate and it was a great umpires as we are opening a new West Fargo, and Al Ziemann— [email protected] or my between the pitchers mound and experience. six diamond complex. Players can Bismarck. home number 701-222-0478, or my home plate to use as a training tool We will have a lot of opportuni- make good umpires because they I enjoy visiting with a lot of you cell 701-400-2100. for umpires to see where the twelve ties for umpires from ND to work have a knowledge of the rules and throughout the state during the year Finally, don’t hesitate getting in foot limit was and where the six national tournaments this summer. a feel for the game. Plus, where on various issues. I appreciate each your McQuade registration. Some foot minimum was. Minot will be hosting the Women’s else can you fi nd a part-time job— and every question or concern I divisions are full and others are fi ll- This year we will add a ten foot C & D National Tournament and outdoors, where you can make receive. As always, I am here to ing fast. Check out the article on string to those poles and I highly Bismarck will be hosting the Men’s around twenty dollars an hour? help in any way that I can to make McQuade Tournament elsewhere recommend that pitchers, players, E/Rec National Tournament. Both If you have any interest at all to softball more enjoyable for players, in this issue. and managers take the time to at- are over Labor Day Weekend. The umpire, please contact me and I umpires, and fans. If you have any Here’s hoping snow and water tend the portion of the fi eld clinic at Men’s E/Rec tournament will be a can put you in touch with someone questions, comments, or concerns, issues won’t be a concern or fac- the beginning where we cover the great opportunity for Men’s Rec1 from your area of the state. Or, please let me know. Drop me an tor throughout the state when it pitching height to get a true feel of and below to play in a national check out the listing of fi eld and email or give me a call and I will comes time to start the 2010 season. be happy to assist you in any way Have an enjoyable, fun, and safe that I can! You can reach me at summer! Updated 2010 Umpire and Managers Rules Clinic March 23 Bismarck Women’s Managers Amvets 6:00 Wolf March 25 West Fargo Umpires VFW Club 6:30 Olson March 28 Jamestown Umpires IDK Bar & Grill 2:00 Harty March 30 Bismarck H.S. & ASA FP Workshop Sertoma Club Comm. Center 7:00 Erdahl Spring meeting date set March 31 Fargo Umpires Info & Registration Bowler 6:00 Lien April 5 Bismarck Men’s Managers Amvets Club 6:30 Wolf Gladstone Inn will be site of meeting April 6 Grand Forks Managers Muddy Rivers 7:00 Healey April 6 Devils Lake Umpires/Managers Burdick Arena 7:00 Harty State Softball Commissioner Jim Following that general session, April 7 Mandan Umpires Community Center 7:00 Wolf Hanley of Grand Forks has sched- lunch will be served buffet style. April 7 Minot Umpires/Managers Minot Auditorium 7:00 Smith uled the annual Spring meeting of All player representatives are April 7 Valley City Umpires/Managers American Legion Club 7:00 Harty the North Dakota Amateur Softball urged to attend as team rule books, April 7 Wahpeton Umpires/Managers Community Center 6:30 Rader Association for Saturday, April 17 scorebooks and other information April 8 Bismarck Umpires St. Mary’s Grade School 7:30 Wolf at the Gladstone Inn in downtown will be made available. April 8 Fargo Umpires Bowler 6:30 Lien Jamestown. The Executive Committee of April 12 Minot AFB Community Center 4:30 Smith The meeting will start at 9:00 NDASA will meet at 6:30 Friday April 12 Bismarck Umpires St. Mary’s Grade School 6:30 Wolf a.m. with a general session follow- evening, April 16 and again after April 13 Mandan Men’s/Women’s Managers City Hall 7:00 Wolf ing which the various divisions will the general meeting session on April 13 Grand Forks AFB Umpires/Managers Fitness Center 6:00 Healey hold separate meetings. The group Saturday. The annual Hall of Fame April 13 Fargo Umpires Bowler 6:30 Lien will reconvene after an hour or banquet and induction ceremony April 14 Bismarck Umpires TBA 400-2100 6:30 Wolf more to hear reports from the Slow will take place at the Gladstone Inn April 14 May/Port Managers & Umpires Floyd’s—Portland 7:00 Healey Pitch men’s committee, Slow Pitch beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday April 14 LaMoure Umpires/Managers Legion 7:00 Harty women, Umpires, JO Fast and Slow evening. April 14 Williston Umpires/Managers Recreation Center 7:00 Daniel Pitch and adult fast pitch. April 15 Bismarck Umpires St. Mary’s Grade School 6:30 Wolf April 18 Jamestown Umpires Field Clinic Hillcrest Softball Complex 2:00 Harty April 19 Dickinson Managers/Umpires Rec Center 6:00MT Wolf April 19 Dickinson Fastpitch Managers/Umps Rec Center 6:30MT Gerhardt April 20 Grand Forks Umpires Kelly School 7:00 Healey April 21 West Fargo Umpires Test Night VFW Club 6:30 Olson 2010 April 21 Grafton Managers/Umpires Generations 7:00 Healey April 21 Fargo Umpires Bowler 6:30 Lien Home Run Limits April 21 Beulah Umpires/Managers Alibi’s Bar 6:00MT Wolf April 21 Wahpeton Umpires Field Clinic Diamond 2 6:30 Rader April 22 Fargo Umpires Fargo Park Dist—701 Main 6:30 Lien State Invitational tournaments April 22 Mandan Field Clinic Meet Parking Lot SB Complex 6:00 Wolf April 23 Bismarck Umpires Field Clinic 16th Street Diamonds 6:00 Wolf April 26 Grand Forks Umpires Kelly School 7:00 Healey Women’s Divisions April 26 Minot Umpires Planet Pizza 7:00 Smith Class C ...... 4 April 26 Bismarck Umpires Amvets 6:30 Wolf April 27 Bismarck Umpires Field Clinic 16th Street Diamonds 6:00 Wolf Class D ...... 2 April 28 Fargo Field Clinic Anderson Complex 6:00 Lien Rec I ...... 2 April 28 Grand Forks Field Clinic Ulland Park 6:30 Healey Rec II ...... 2 April 28 Bismarck Umpires Field Clinic 16th Street Diamonds 6:00 Wolf April 29 Fargo Field Clinic Anderson Complex 6:00 Lien Rec III ...... 2 April 29 West Fargo Managers VFW Club 7:00 Olson May 2 West Fargo Slowpitch Field Clinic North Elmwood Park 6.30 Olson May 2 Bismarck Umpire Test St. Mary’s Grade School 3:00 Wolf Men’s Divisions May 3 Grand Forks Field Clinic Ulland Park 6:30 Healey Class B ...... 6 May 3 Minot Field Clinic South Complex 6:00 Smith Class C ...... 4 May 3 Dickinson Slowpitch Umpire Field Gress Complex 6:00MT Wolf May 3 Dickinson Fastpitch Umpire Field Gress Complex 6:00MT Gerhardt Class D ...... 2 May 4 Minot AFB Umpire Field Clinic AFB Complex 5:00 Smith Rec I ...... 2 May 5 Beulah Umpires/Mngers Field Clinic Softball Complex 6:00MT Wolf May 5 Fargo Umpires Test Night Bowler 6:00 Lien Rec. II ...... 2 May 10 Minot Umpires Test Night Planet Pizza 7:00 Smith Rec III ...... 2 May 14 Red Willow Red Willow 7:00 Harty Rec IV ...... 2 *****Please note that before or after most of the manager’s clinics and before or after at most of the fi eld clinics, teams will be able to get stickers put on their bats. We suggest that managers bring bats to their rules clinics or a fi eld clinic to get Masters 35 and 40 ...... 4 them stickered before the season starts. If you bring your bats to get stickered, please bring them before the session starts Masters 50 and 60 ...... 3 or after the session ends so as not to interrupt the fi eld clinics or rules clinics. If you have questions concerning stickers, please contact your local DUIC. Managers and players are encouraged to attend any of the fi eld clinics to see the new ten COED ...... 2 foot pitching arc demonstration. Softball News Spring 2010 – 5 2010 State Tournaments Bismarck/Mandan gearing Men’s Slow Pitch July 17-18 Masters 40 Fargo Masters 60 Fargo up for McQuade Tournament July 24-25 Masters 35 Mandan By Michael Wolf sions. There will be a change in the please contact me. Any item that Masters 50 Mandan The 35th annual Sam McQuade Men’s Master’s 35 and Over divi- is new, gift certifi cates, or sports July 31-Aug. 1 Division I Fargo Sr. Budweiser Charity Softball sion this year. Instead of a three memorabilia make great items for Tournament is rapidly approaching game guarantee, we will be seeding the silent auction. Businesses or Division II Fargo and will be held June 25, 26, and the teams into two separate tourna- individuals can donate and your Division III Fargo 27. As of March 1st, we already ments. The state Men’s Master’s donation is tax deductible. Rec. 1 Jamestown have over 125 teams registered. To Committee will assist us in seeding We will be holding our fourth Rec II-East Fargo celebrate our 35th anniversary, we the teams properly. It looks like we “Defenders of Freedom” division are considering holding a fi reworks will have another “family” team for soldiers stationed overseas. We Rec II-West Williston display Friday evening at the Clem entered in the tournament. are working on arrangements to August 7-8 Rec III-East Grand Forks Kelley Complex. Be sure and get your registration possibly host the fourth Defend- Rec III-West Bismarck We have made a couple of “team form and payment in ASAP. With ers of Freedom Division for our friendly” changes to our tourna- the diamond expansion in Bis- soldiers stationed at Camp Victory Masters 50 Wood Bat Mandan ment this year. The big change marck, we will be able to expand over in Baghdad. Our fi rst Defend- August 14-15 Rec IV-East Fargo comes with our decision to split the number of teams. However, ers of Freedom Division was held Rec IV-West Dickinson the Men’sD/Rec 1 division into two don’t procrastinate as the tourna- for soldiers stationed in Bosnia in separate divisions. We will split the ment fi lls very quickly. Last year 2006. New this year, we will be old forty-eight team combined divi- we turned away over 100 teams. sponsoring a “Defenders of Free- Women’s Slow Pitch sion into two separate twenty-four Don’t be that manager that has to dom” division in Kosovo where a July 24-25 Masters Bismarck team divisions. The teams in these explain to their team that you forgot lot of ND soldiers are stationed. divisions have been very receptive to send in the registration. We are We will once again be sending July 31-Aug. 1 Class C Minot and appreciative of this change and hoping to beat last year’s record of softball equipment, balls, and Class D Minot by early March, both of those divi- 437 teams. t-shirts to all of the soldiers par- Rec I Valley City sions will be full. Registration forms have been ticipating in the tournament. We August 7-8 Rec II-East Devils Lake In the past, we have also com- mailed to all non Bismarck teams are in need of cash donations to bined the men’s Rec 3 and Rec 4 who were in last year’s tourna- help defray the cost of the t-shirts Rec II-West Mandan divisions. This year we will have ment. Bismarck managers received and shipping. If you would like to Rec III-East Wahpeton a separate forty-eight team Rec 4 registration forms at their January donate to this worthy cause, please Rec III-West Dickinson division and two sixty-four team meeting. If you missed that meet- send your donation to the McQuade Rec 3 divisions. This will be a ing, didn’t play in the tournament Tournament, Defenders of Freedom great opportunity for Rec 4 teams last year and want to this year, or Division, P.O. Box 1196, Bismarck, Coed to compete for a trophy against haven’t received a registration form ND, 58502. Sept. 11-12 Div. I, II, III, IV Fargo teams of their own caliber. Once in the mail, you can print one off The soldiers really appreciated the Rec 4 division is fi lled, overfl ow the McQuade website which is the fact we go out of our way to teams will be placed into one of the www.mcquades.com and click on hold a division for them. They Junior Olympic Rec 3 divisions. the softball link. told us being able to play softball July 10 GSP 16 & Under Jamestown We also hope to have a Girl’s At this year’s tournament, we really helped them take their minds Fastpitch Division again this year. will once again offer each team an off their very stressful situation. July 11 GSP 18 & Under Jamestown It was a big success last year. The opportunity to purchase an extra Please help make a difference in July 17 GSP 12 & Under Jamestown fastpitch divisions will begin play home run. This has been a popular their lives by contributing to our July 18 GSP 14 & Under Jamestown on Friday morning and conclude feature at past tournaments. Last Defenders of Freedom Division July 24-25 GFP 10 & Under West Fargo prior to the adult games starting year we raised over $3,000 for local fund. Friday evening. We are also trying charities from those teams that pur- In addition to our other duties on July 24-25 GFP 12 & Under West Fargo to revive the Men’s A/B Division. chased an extra home run. More the Board of Directors, Jack Jones July 24-25 GFP 14 & Under West Fargo An anonymous donor has offered information will be included on and myself will once again serve as July 24-25 GFP 16 & Under West Fargo the tournament $5,000 with $3,000 the website and in the tournament Co-Tournament Directors. If you to be used as a cash payout to the program. have any questions or concerns, do July 24-25 GFP 18 & Under West Fargo two top teams and $2,000 is being A record $75,000 from last not hesitate to contact either of us. donated directly to the McQuade year’s tournament was distrib- The McQuade cell phone number Tournament to benefi t our many uted to charitable organizations is 701-400-2255, my cell phone is charities. ASA is also offering throughout the state and with your 701-400-2100, and Jack’s phone $2,000 to the winner to travel to the help and generosity we hope to be number is 701-426-8700. I can be Prairie Rose State national tournament in Oklahoma able to surpass that amount with reached via email at wolfden8993@ City. We will know by March this year’s tournament. If you were yahoo.com and Jack can be reached Games to be in Bismarck 20th or so if this division will take a part of last year’s tournament in at [email protected] or contact us The 24th annual Prairie Rose girl’s fastpitch. “We are inviting place. some way, you were an important a www.mcquadesoftball@yahoo. State Games are scheduled July all softball teams to Bismarck to This year’s tournament will fea- part of the tournament being able com 9-11 in Bismarck. There are 46 compete, have fun and be a part ture a double elimination bracket to donate all of that money to lo- Here is one more reminder to get sports that will be taking place over of this sports festival,” said Mike for the Women’s C, Women’s D, cal charities and organizations. your team registration in early. We the three days, including men’s Wald, Prairie Rose State Games Men’s A/B, and the Men’s C divi- Thank You! wouldn’t want your team to miss and women’s softball and youth coordinator. The silent auction we have dur- out on all of the fun and excitement ing the tournament is also an area of the premiere softball event of the that raises a considerable amount summer—the 35th Annual Sam FIFTH ANNUAL of money for the charities. If you McQuade Sr. Budweiser Charity have any items that you would Softball Tournament. JAYBIRD CHARITY like to donate to the silent auction, SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT (A.S.A Tournament) Tharaldson provides th rd May 22 & 23 $90.00 trophies, again (for rain out or large divisions) Team Super sponsor and softball champions and several national booster Gary Tharaldson will tournament teams. He was elected Mandan Softball Complex Entry again provide the trophies and the to the state Softball Hall of Fame in Entry championship banners for all state 1995 as a player and coach of some ●Men’s Division: Rec I, II, III, IV Deadline: softball tournaments sponsored of the most successful teams ever th by the North Dakota Amateur to play in North Dakota. He played ●Women’s Division: Rec I, II, III, Class D, Class C May 9 , Softball Association. Included for many years at the highest level Tournament Director: Brett & Kari Charvat 220-3756 or 663-8301 2010 are all the awards for the Junior of slow pitch softball and won over Olympic program as well as adult 650 games as a pitcher. He led his awards in both slow pitch and fast Complete, Cut & Mail To: Jaybird Foundation, Inc. teams in over thirty state tourna- pitch. The number of trophies and 2123 Missouri Loop N *Mandan, ND 58554 Men’s Team ______ments, a number of Regional events banners depends on the number of *Remember To Include Entry Fee* and close to two dozen National Women’s Team ______teams entering each of the state Tournaments. City:______Team Name:______Classifi cation:______tournaments. NDASA is able to provide the Gary Tharaldson and his wife trophies and banners only through Manager’s Name:______Connie continue their commitment the cooperation and generosity of to North Dakota softball with spon- Gary Tharaldson and his various Manager’s Adddress:______City:______State:______Zip:______sorship of both men’s and women’s business enterprises. NDASA adult teams. Gary’s sponsorship gratefully acknowledges his many, Manager’s Telephone (H):______(W/C):______E-Mail: ______started in the early 1980’s and in- many contributions to North Da- cludes sponsorship of many state kota softball. championship teams, Regional 6 – Softball News Spring 2010 2009 Men’s Slow Pitch teams Playing rule changes for 2010 that must move up for 2010 Rule 2, Section 1: The pitching bat having a fl are or cone shaped grip and includes rolling or shaving of bats distance for Junior Olympic Girls Fast attached is legal. to be an illegal act. FROM CLASS REC I TO CLASS D (4) Pitch 18U B and 16U A/B classifi ca- Comments: Eliminates the extra Rule 4, Section 6C [3]: Replaces the 1. Minot Buffalo Wild Wings/Barley Pop tions will be 43 feet. tape issue and allows cone and fl are words when reaches base safely with 2. Mandan Dust-Tex Comments: This adapts the ASA grips. “when they complete their turn at bat 3. Hillsboro Sky Tractor pitching distance with the ability of Rule 3, Section 1E Taper: The and are discovered” 4. Dickinson Mikkelson Drywall/Army’s/Przymus Optometric the Junior Olympic athletes. transition area between the handle Comments: Clarifi es the rule that FROM REC II TO REC I Rule 2, Section 1H: The Double and the barrel. The taper shall have a previously stated when the batter East (5) West (4) Base… Half of the base is white (over generally conical shape. It starts where reached fi rst base safely. Fargo McNeelus Steel Minot Space Aliens/Central Power fair territory) and half of the base (over the barrel decreases in size and ends Rule 4, Section 7C [5]: No electron- Fargo Ken Kraft Agency Mandan Captain Jack’s foul territory) is a contrasting color. where the handle diameter becomes ic equipment to include cell phones, Fargo Budweiser #2 Minot Precision Plus Comment: This allows the host of constant. The taper shall be free of pagers, etc. is allowed to be worn or Fargo Miller Lite Mandan Shirt Shack a National Championship more op- burrs, dents, cracks, sharp edges, and carried on the playing fi eld. West Fargo Schmitz Agency tions with the foul territory portion audible rattles and show no signs of Comments: This would change the REC III TO REC II of the base. excessive wear. rule from communication to electronic EAST (6) WEST (6) Rule 3, Section 1A: The offi cial Comments: Adds a defi nition of a and eliminate the use of video equip- Fargo Bank of the West Elgin Seib’s Bar bat for ASA Championship Play must taper to the rule book and helps the bat ment from the dugout. Fargo Zims Mandan Chervet Construction meet all the ASA specifi cations and manufacturers with their designs. Rule 6, Section 3H: The ball must West Fargo PCI Minot Creekwood Construction the requirements of Rule 3, Section Rule 3, Section 1F Barrel: The be delivered with a perceptible arc and Fargo Ruby Minot Nola’s Lounge 1, and region of the bat from the end of the reach a height of at least 6 feet from the Fargo Jag Bombs Mandan Align/Minot Chiropractic 1) The offi cial bat shall be free of taper to the end cap, not including the ground while not exceeding a height Fargo Wing Zone Anamoose Merchants burrs, dents, cracks, sharp edges, and end cap. The barrel region shall be of 10 feet REC IV TO REC III audible rattles and show no signs of round within 0.050 inches. Comments: The Slow Pitch players East (6) West (6) excessive wear. The offi cial bat shall Comments: Better defi nes the bar- wanted this change implemented into No move ups; tournament rained out Mandan Roundup be marked OFFICIAL SOFTBALL rel of the bat. the Slow Pitch game. Mandan Sporting Goods by the manufacturer, be no more than Rule 3, Section 1G End Cap: The Rule 6, Section 3K [1]: The 9 Flasher My Place/Bammers 34 inches long nor exceed 38 ounces cap placed at the barrel end of the bat. Man A Modifi ed Pitching Rule now Dickinson Basin Hydraulics in weight. The offi cial bat shall not be The end cap shall be permanently af- becomes the same as the 9 Man Major Minot Boehm & Sons more than 2.250 inches in diameter at fi xed to the bat to prevent alterations to Modifi ed Pitching Rule. ALL TEAMS MOVED UP WILL HAVE TO PETITION TO HAVE THEIR its largest part, including any tolerance the interior of the bat. It shall be affi xed Comments: This allows for a single CLASSIFICATION LOWERED. ONLY UNDER EXTREME CIRCUM- expansion. The offi cial bat shall be so that it cannot be removed by anyone pitching rule in 9 Man Modifi ed. STANCES WILL THAT REQUEST BE OKAYED. REQUEST MUST BE smooth and round to 0.050 inches in other than the manufacturer without Rule 6, Section 6A: The pitcher may SENT THROUGH THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER OR REPRESENTA- diameter and bear either the ASA 2000 damaging or destroying the end cap use an approved manufactured drying TIVE TO JACK LUKES FOR FINAL DETERMINATION. certifi cation mark or the ASA 2004 or barrel. agent in Modifi ed Pitch. THE FOLLOWING MEN’S SLOW PITCH TEAMS CHALLENGED certifi cation mark as shown below ( Comments: Adds a better defi nition Comments: Is now consistent with UP FOR STATE TOURNAMENTS: in the 2010 ASA Rule Book) and must of an end cap. Fast Pitch. FROM REC 2 TO REC 1: not be listed on the ASA Non Approved Rule 3, Section 1H Altered Bat: Rule 8, Section 10: Allow a cour- 1.Minot Ready Builders/Space Aliens/Lite-Form Bat List. And The offi cial bat shall not be an altered tesy runner in the game of Modifi ed. FROM REC 3 TO REC 2: 2) must be included on a list of ap- bat. The distribution of weight and Comment: Is now consistent with 1. Fargo NoDak Stores proved bat models published by the length of the bat shall remain fi xed at Fast Pitch. FROM REC 4 TO REC 3: ASA or the time of manufacturing and may not 1. East Grand Forks American legion 3) must in the sole opinion and be altered in any way thereafter, except 2. Grand Forks King’s Corner/Plaza Jewelers discretion of the umpire, have been otherwise specifi cally provided in Rule manufactured prior to 2000 and if 3, Section 1 or as specifi cally approved Hall of Fame Masters Move Ups to be dermined at a later date. tested, would comply with the ASA by the ASA. Inserting material inside Bat Performance Standard. the bat, or painting a bat other than Banquet set WHEN A TEAM CHALLENGES UP TO A DIFFERENT STATE TOURNA- Comments: Gives a better descrip- the top for identifi cation purposes are MENT, IF THEY WIN TWO OR MORE GAMES THE TEAM MUST STAY tion of the approved ASA bat design. examples of altering a bat. Laser mark- THAT CLASSIFICATION UNTIL THE NEXT CLASSIFICATION MEETING. Rule 3, Section 1B Safety Knob: ing for ID purposes is not considered for April 17 A FORFEIT DOES NOT COUNT AS A WIN. The knob shall have a diameter of at an altered bat. Engraving ID marking least 1.6 inches with no sharp edges. on the barrel end of a metal bat is con- The annual Hall of Fame ban- The knob will be permanently at- sidered an altered bat. Approved bats quet and induction ceremony will 2009 Women’s Slow Pitch teams tached to the bat and may be taped shall not be rolled, shaved or modifi ed be held in the Gladstone Inn in with safety tape to change their characteristics from downtown Jamestown at 5:30 p.m. that must move up for 2010 Comments: Describes the mini- that produced by the manufacturer and Saturday, April 17. This year’s mum knob used in ASA and allows a shall be considered an altered bat. event will feature the induction of FROM CLASS D TO CLASS C (1) less restricted knob design. Comments: Clarification of an six new members to the softball West Fargo Peterson Dental Rule 3, Section 1C Handle: The altered bat. shrine which will bring the number FROM REC I TO CLASS D (2) region of the bat from the knob, not Rule 3, Section 6G: Junior Olympic of honorees to 234. Minot Badger Daylighting including the knob, to the start of the Fast Pitch Boys and Girls 18U A/B, Bismarck Great Plains/GA taper where the diameter increases. Gold and 16U A/B classifi cations of The event is held the same day FROM REC II TO REC I (1 East, 1 West) The handle will include a safety grip. play may wear metal cleats. as the annual Spring meeting of the East West Comments: Adds a defi nition of a Comments: This allows the upper Amateur Softball Association and Gackle Merchants/Lehr Waterhole Mandan Leingang Construction handle to the rule book. classifi cations of Junior Olympic Boys is held early in the evening to allow FROM REC III TO REC II (3 East, 3 West) Rule 3, Section 1D Safety Grip: and Girls Fast Pitch players to wear those attending the annual meeting East West Covers the handle region of the bat. metal cleats. to stay over for the Hall of Fame West Fargo 3 Lyons Pub #1 Bismarck Fronteer Payroll The safety grip shall not be less than Rule 3, Section 7: Characteristics event and to allow guests coming Jamestown Frontier Fort Bismarck Pure Country/ 10 inches and not more than 15 inches. of approved equipment cannot be from out of town the opportunity to Elbow Room There shall be no exposed metal in changed. Examples include icing or return home that same evening. Portland Floyd’s Mandan NoDak Mutual the 10 – 15 inch area. The safety grip cooling of any equipment. In addi- Notice has been sent to all Hall may be a molded fi nger formed grip as tion, approved bats shall not be rolled, THESE TEAMS WILL HAVE TO PETITION TO HAVE THEIR CLASSIFI- long as it is permanently attached to shaved or modified to change their of Fame members but the event CATION LOWERED. ONLY UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES WILL the bat, or attached with safety tape. characteristics from that produced by is open to everyone. Ticket and THAT REQUEST BE OKAYED. REQUEST MUST BE SENT THROUGH Resin, pine tar or spray substances the manufacturer. Warming sleeves on menu information is available THE LEAGUE COMMISSIONER OR REPRESENTATIVE TO MARY are permissible on the safety grip bats are now approved. from the state offi ce of NDASA by HAGER FOR FINAL DETERMINATION. only. Any tape applied to the safety Comments: Changes the rules to telephone 701-952-4448 or email at No Women’s Teams Challenged Up for State Tournaments grip must be a continuous spiral. A allow warming sleeves used on bats [email protected]. Players must carry South Dakota Umpire in picture ID at tourneys Chief named region chief North Dakota ASA will continue The players in violation will be Steve Riswold of Sioux Falls, and served as a fi ll-in umpire in the to follow the National Rule which ejected from the game if no ID is South Dakota has been named the Northern League. He continued to requires that all players carry a available. Regional Umpire in Chief for the work ASA softball and became current picture ID with signature The game is not forfeited. Northern Region. Riswold also the local UIC for Sioux Falls in at all tournaments. After June 15th, The team can replace the players serves as the South Dakota state 2002 and in 2004 was named a managers must also carry a copy of if they have substitutions. UIC and will now represent the state Deputy Umpire in Chief. He the team roster. If the ejection brings the team Northern Region on the National began umpiring fast pitch at about Spot checks will be made. Any number down to nine, the team Umpire Staff. that time and instructing in local person playing without proper ID will be allowed to continue with Riswold has a long history with fast pitch camps as well. will face suspension as do his team- an out in the batting position of the ASA starting when he coached He has worked seven national mates and/or manager. Games will players ejected. This is similar to a girl’s slow pitch team when he championships as an umpire, six as be forfeited at that time. The NDA- the injury rule. was seventeen years old. He began an assistant UIC and one as UIC. SA executive committee meeting If the player turns out to be an working slow pitch softball and He has been the South Dakota UIC last fall adopted the following rules illegal player, the present rules for baseball in 1989 and continued since 2008 and in that capacity in regard to picture ID: the use of illegal players will be umpiring as he attended Augustana has conducted a number of state When questioned, if the player in effect. College in Sioux Falls. In 1994 he sponsored umpire schools. does not have a picture ID on his MANAGERS—be sure all your attended a fi ve-week professional The Regional UIC position is on person, he or she will be given fi ve players have picture identifi cation baseball umpire school in Cocoa a rotating basis between the four minutes to present it. so they will not be embarrassed and Beach, Florida. local associations which comprise The player is ineligible until a lose their right to play. Upon his return home, he um- the Northern Region. Riswold will Steve “Riz” Riswold picture ID has been presented. pired college and amateur baseball serve through the 2013 season. Softball News Spring 2010 – 7 HALL Advisory Board and Executive continued from page 1 in the state. In 2008 he sponsored teams which During his playing career, Mike captured three national champion- had a .285 batting average while Committee minutes for 2010 ships in one day! One of his teams performing as a catcher in the fast won the Men’s Class D Northern pitch game. During this time, North Dakota Amateur MENDATIONS OF THE MAS- nament sites. National tournament in Bismarck, Mike was the catcher for some of TERS GROUP TO THE EXECU- MSC Mike Wolf, Wayne Bey- Softball Association and his other teams won the 50 and the fi nest fast pitch pitchers in the TIVE COMMITTEE) er, and Jack Jones were appointed 2010 Advisory Board Minutes Over National title as well as the 55 surrounding area. Among others, (See Executive Committee min- to the executive board. January 8-9, 2010, and Over National title on the same he caught Hall of Fame members utes for fi nal actions taken)2010 MSC Bill Butterfi eld named Jamestown, ND day in Spokane, Washington. Ray Clark, Jim Baum, Pat Stockert State Tournaments: JO Fast Pitch Commissioner. GENERAL In addition to his success as and the late Jim Kapp. Recommendation made for Mas- MSC To approve all recom- Spring Meeting April 17. Roster manager and sponsor, Jack has As a manager, his team record ters 35/50 to be held in Mandan .. mendations from the Girls Fast deadline is June 1. Roster change been a leader in promoting softball is approximately 700 wins against . Masters 40/60 in Fargo. Masters Pitch group: deadline is June 12. Registra- in Mandan. He served as the City 400 losses while as a sponsor one 35/40: July 1 is deadline for background tion deadline is May 15. Late fee Softball Commissioner from 2001 of his teams, the Outlaws, won the Recommendation dropping checks. deadline is June 1. Classifi cation through 2007. Presently serves on Class C Regional and fi nished in placement round in Masters 35. All coaches must be ASA reg- meeting is July 9. 2010 National the NDASA Classifi cation Com- the top 20 at the national tourna- Some teams have been accused ister ed and have a background Tournaments: mittee and as a member of the ment. As am umpire, Mike has of intentionally losing placement check. Cost is $13. Exception high Minot WSP Class C&D, Sept.2 Board of Directors for Mandan been involved for at least 15 years, games in order to play in the lower school and college coaches. -Sept. 6. softball was instrumental in plan- working 10 state tournaments and division ... recommend using the One coach of a team playing in Bismarck MSP Class E (Rec), ning and promoting improvements having the opportunity to umpire double elim/3game guarantee a state tournament must be ACE Sept. 2-Sept. 5. to the Mandan Softball Complex in the 1997 Women’s Class A Na- format used at ASA Masters 40 certifi ed. 2011 National Tournament. making it one of the premier tional Championship tournament. National in Mandan. State tournament dates - 18 & to Bismarck MSP Class C, Sept. softball sites in the state. He also Mike continues to stay active in Recommend Masters 35 have 10U, in Fargo July 24-25, 2010. 1-Sept. 5. served on the committee to bid fast pitch softball pushing strongly only three divisions of play instead All state tournament entry fee the successful Master’s 40 and for an infusion of youth into the Womens’ Slow Pitch of four. checks - send to State Offi ce. Cost Over tournament in 2009. Just to game. He sponsored younger Reported by Sue Lachenmeier Masters 50/60: for state in 2010 in $100. have something else to do with his teams into the Fargo-Moorhead (THESE ARE THE RECOM- Recommend a single wall bat list Bill Butterfi eld named new JO summers, Jack is also Co-Director league for ten years. MENDATIONS FROM THE WSP from ASA website be established fast pitch commissioner. of the massive McQuade Charity Mike was not only a player but GROUP TO THE EXECUTIVE for 2010. All bats must be checked State JO commissioner with tournament each June. a manager, sponsor and board COMMITTEE) prior to the fi rst round of metal bat input from host city tournament (See Executive Committee min- Rose Kreitinger member of the West Fargo As- tournament. manager will do all state tourna- sociation, Tri-River Association utes for fi nal actions taken) Host city must use the scoring ment draws. Rose Kreitinger has played slow Women C&D no longer have a pitch softball for 29 years most of and the Fargo-Moorhead Fast Pitch line, not a second home plate. JO Fast Pitch individual registra- Association. He has also worked division in the Hooters National Scoring line allows base runners tion cost is $8.00 per player. them in Bismarck and all of them Tournament. on some of the top teams in their as a volunteer for every tournament more room to avoid contact with MSC In Masters Division al- organizing committee in Fargo giv- National C&D tournament in defensive player. Recommend a low players to play both Masters divisions. During a ten year pe- Minot - Rec I teams can participate, riod from 1990 through 1999 her ing countless hours to contribute to Consolation Division in Masters 35 & 50 or 40 & 60 even if the the success of many National and but will be bumped up to D for the 50 State. Consolation Champion tournament is played on the same team won the state championship next year they play in the Rec I each year! She has played in 28 International tournaments. trophy can be given instead of day or weekend. Kyle Magnusson State Tournament. third place. state tournaments including Old MSC Revised Masters 60 Kyle is a native of Minot and Umpires at state tournament Suggestion was made to begin Pro and Co-Ed as well as three underage player rule. Maximum began his fast pitch career in that should NOT get paid for “IF” pool play in Masters 50 on Friday regionals and 9 nationals. Her 4 underage players of which only city 20 years ago before moving games not played. NOT FAIR TO evening, with tournament com- team sponsored by Fiechtner ENT two can be 58. on to Salt Lake City where he was THE ASSOCIATION RUNNING pleted on Saturday evening. Teams team has also won the McQuade MSC State tournaments with a member of one of the top fi ve THE TOURNAMENT! will be surveyed regarding this tournament fi ve times. She has mandatory two umpire system in teams in the nation, Larry Miller Prairie Rose State Games July proposal. been one of the most consistent Men’s dvision I, II & III and Wom- Toyota. 9, 10 & 11 in Bismarck will have a Revise “underage player” rule players on each of the teams for en’s C & D, the entry fee for state He became one of the top true Women’s Slow Pitch Division. in Masters 60. which she played, batting in either tournaments will be raised to $150. hitters in the game of fast pitch and Men’s Slow Pitch Maximum 4 underage players, the number three batting order or Fee increase goes to host city. is considered to be one of the best Reported by Roger Weigel Maximum two 58 year old. in the clean-up slot. She has a bat- MSC NDASA will pay the contact and clutch hitters playing (THESE ARE THE RECOM- Comments were made that cur- ting average of .500 and still is a entry fee for the National E tourna- today. He has played at the top lev- MENDATIONS FROM THE MSP rent underage point system rule is very dangerous hitter with plenty ment for the winner of the Men’s el of fast pitch softball for the past GROUP TO THE EXECUTIVE too confusing. of power. In the fi eld she is known Rec I state tournament. ten years and has been a member COMMITTEE) Allow players to play both Mas- as a defensive stalwart in left fi eld MSC Any men’s team that of eight ASA National Teams. He (See Executive Committee min- ters 35&50 or 40& 60, even if the with a strong throwing arm. She is plays in a state tournament that played for teams which captured utes for fi nal actions taken) tournament is played on the same a fi erce competitor who is rated as meets qualifications, and pays ASA National Championship, one State tournaments with manda- day or weekend. This change was a reliable, productive player and an National entry fee can enter the at the Class A level and two at the tory two umpires, the entry fee recommended in 2009, but rejected exceptional teammate. One of her National E Tournament that’s being Major Level. He has also competed should be raised from $130 to $150 by the NDASA Executive Com- endorsers states “she brings such held in North Dakota in 2010. in three ISF World games and one per team. Extra fee goes to host mittee. This is allowed per ASA an up-beat attitude to each game MSC North Dakota C class Pan-American event. city. Passed. Code, as each group is considered and encourages her team to do their teams moved to B classifi cation He has been named to All Amer- 1-1 count with courtesy should a separate “division” in ASA Soft- best and keep their heads up”. Win by ASA shall be allowed to play ican teams at the major level seven be used for league and non-advanc- ball. Every player is allowed to or lose, Rose has always displayed in North Dakota C invitational times and has been a member of ing tournaments. Failed. participate in all divisions in which outstanding sportsmanship. tournaments for 2010. the United States National team Motion that the Rec I State win- they are age qualifi ed to play. The Mike Lyman No Action was taken on recom- eight times. ner have entry fee paid for National. Masters players very strongly sup- Mike Lyman was nominated in mendation by the Women’s As- Kyle is proud of his North Dako- Passed. port this change. sociation for non-payment to an the Meritorious Service category Any team that plays in a state but he could just as well have been ta roots and North Dakota ASA is Girls Fast Pitch umpire for the “if” game in a state proud to recognize his national ac- tournament that meets qualifi ca- Reported by Jim Hanley tournament. This concern was sent nominated as player, coach, spon- sor, umpire and all around promoter complishments with his induction tions, and pays entry fee can enter (THESE ARE THE RECOM- to the Umpire Committee. of softball in Fargo-Moorhead and into the NDASA Hall of Fame. North Dakota National “E” tourna- MENDATIONS FROM THE MSP ment. Passed. GROUP TO THE EXECUTIVE North Dakota C teams moved to COMMITTEE) B classifi cation by National ASA (See Executive Committee min- Pickup Player rules for 2010 shall be allowed to play in North utes for fi nal actions taken) Dakota C invitationals for one year. July 1 is deadline for background The rules for the use of pickup Tournament this year and the play- Rec IV teams may pick up Passed. checks. players in invitational tournaments ers to be picked up are Class D or players from Rec III teams except NDASA continue sponsor of Da- All coaches must be ASA regis- are the same for this coming season below players. if they are playing in a Rec IV kota Cup at $300 per year. Failed. tered and have a background check. as they were the past two years. Other rules governing the use of tournament. Masters Slow Pitch Cost is $13. Exception: high school Teams may pick up players from pickup players remain the same. With twelve players: No pickup Reported by Jack Jones and college coaches. another city to play in invitational Slow pitch players who partici- players allowed. (THESE ARE THE RECOM- One coach of a team playing in a tournaments as long as the player pate on more than one team must With eleven players: One pickup state tournament must be an ACE being picked up is on a NDASA use their highest classifi cation of player allowed. certifi ed. roster and plays in the same class any team with which they play With ten players: Two pickup State tournament dates - 18 & to or a lower class than the team which when being picked up by another players allowed. Contact 10U, in Fargo July 24-25, 2010. picks him/her up. team for an invitational tourna- With nine players: Two pickup All state tournament entry fee As an example, a Class D team ment. players allowed. Information checks - send to State Offi ce. Cost from Wahpeton has registered to Managers and players are re- With seven or eight players: for state in 2010 is $100. play in the McQuade Tournament sponsible for declaring his/her Three pickup players allowed with NDASA State Offi ce Bill Butterfi eld named new JO in Bismarck. A day or two before eligibility as to their highest clas- approval of league rep. Telephone: (701) 952-4448 fast pitch commissioner. the tournament the team fi nds out sifi cation status. Pickup players must wear the State JO commissioner with that one or more of their regular A player may not be picked up if team uniform from the team which FAX: (701) 952-4488 input from host city tournament players will be unable to make the one of his/her teams is entered in they were picked up from. Email: [email protected] manager will do all state tourna- trip to Bismarck. any other tournament. Once a tournament starts, a team ment draws. This team can pick up players More than two pickup players is not allowed to add any additional Website: JO Fast Pitch individual registra- from any other team in North Da- may be allowed in hardship cases. players unless it conforms to the tion cost is $8.00 per player. kota as long as the players are on Teams must have the league rep pickup rule for two day tourna- [email protected] Executive Committee an offi cial NDASA roster and that complete a permission form to be ments. MSC Approved all 2010 tour- team is not playing the McQuade given to the tournament director. 8 – Softball News Spring 2010 SSoftballoftball UUniformsniforms

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No player can wear a num- From time to time, it becomes ber with more than two digits. In necessary to remind teams of the the past we have seen some large dress code in effect under the individuals wear the number 747 on rules of the ND Amateur Softball the back of their jersey. That will be Association. Because of the reclas- an illegal uniform and will not be sifi cation of teams, there may be allowed. Fractions also are illegal. some confusion about the uniform Pickup players—all pickup play- dress code provisions contained in ers must wear their own uniform the NDASA rules. while playing in an invitational Men’s Slowpitch classifi cation B, tournament. They are not allowed C and D must have full uniforms. to wear the uniform of the team Recreation Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 4 which has picked them up. No will be required only to have shirts pickups will be allowed in state with numbers. If a team has uni- tournaments. Bismarck’s delagation which successfully bid on a 2011 National Tourney: Naomi Erdahl, Lori Sch- forms, even in the Rec. Divisions, Jewelry—all exposed jewelry neider, Tim Kuntz and Mike Wolf. they are encouraged to wear them such as wristbands, bracelets, any for all invitational tournaments. type of earrings, neck chains or any In Women’s Slowpitch, divi- other item judged to be dangerous Bismarck to host men’s national in 2011 sions C and D will be required to by the umpire may not be worn have complete uniforms while Rec. during the game. Medical alert Bismarck was the successful bid- Topeka, Kansas and South Bend, in November, 2009. Divisions 1, 2 and 3 will not be bracelets or necklaces are not con- der for the Men’s Class C Northern Indiana. Bismarck also was selected to required. Caps, visor or headbands sidered to be jewelry, but if worn, National Slow Pitch Championship National tournaments are award- host a Class E (Rec) men’s slow they must be taped to the body. to be held over the Labor Day week- ed two years in advance to allow pitch national in 2010. This tour- may all be worn but must be the end in 2011. host cities time to prepare for the nament is a new tournament which same. In other words, one player Players will be asked to remove Five cities were in contention for national events. Tournaments were was awarded and held in Topeka, can not wear a cap while another jewelry and, should they fail to do the tournament including Roch- awarded during the ASA Annual Kansas in 2009. wears a visor, and a third wears a so, may be ejected from the game. ester and Moorhead, Minnesota; Council Meeting in Reno, Nevada There have been a number of headband. If any headgear is worn, Coaches and managers in coach’s successful national tournament it must be similar in type. boxes at fi rst and third base must events held in the capital city and All short pants must be identical have like colored shirts as the team the tourney committee is looking in color and style. Long pants and or wear a shirt carrying the team Rosters due when forward to hosting back to back short pants do not have to be the designation. Tournament umpire- events in 2010 and 2011. same color. Numbers— an Arabic in-chief will instruct umpires to season opens North Dakota cities who are in- number of contrasting color, at least warn players before play begins Team Managers and League terested in bidding to host National 6” high must be worn on the back to correct any uniform infractions Tournaments are on a rotation basis Representatives are reminded that team of the uniform shirt. 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9/12/2010 Fresno, CA Girls’ A 12-Under Eastern 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 York, PA Men’s Senior 50-Over 9/24/2010 9/26/2010 Prescott, AZ Girls’ A 14-Under Eastern 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 Salisbury, MD Women’s Major 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 Stratford, CT Girls’ A 16-Under Eastern 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 York, RA Women’s Class A 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 Salem, OR Girls’ A 18-Under Eastern 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 Sterling, VA Women’s Class B 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 Salem, OR Girls’ A 10-Under Southern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Cumming, GA Women’s 23-Under 7/15/2010 7/18/2010 Spokane, WA Girls’ A 12-Under Southern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Fort Worth, TX Girls’ A 14-Under Southern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Ridgeland, MS ASA ADULT SLOW PITCH Girls’ A 16-Under Southern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Fort Myers, FL Men’s Class A 9/30/2010 10/3/2010 Oklahoma City, OK Girls’ A 18-Under Southern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Raleigh, NC Men’s Masters 35-Over 9/10/2010 9/12/2010 Decatur, AL Girls’ A 10-Under Northern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Topeka, KS Men’s Masters 40-Over 8/27/2010 8/29/2010 Ridgeland, MS Girls’ A 12-Under Northern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Kimberly, Wl Men’s Masters 45-Over 9/10/2010 9/12/2010 Tupelo, MS Girls’ A 14-Under Northern 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 North Mankato, MN Men’s Church 8/13/2010 8/15/2010 Auburn, AL Girls’ A 16-Under Northern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Bowling Green, WI Men’s Industrial 8/27/2010 8/29/2010 Ridgeland, MS Girls’ A 18-Under Northern 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Novi, MI Men’s 16 Inch Major 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 Cedar Rapids, IA Girls’ A 1 O-Under Western 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 Medford, OR Men’s 16 Inch Class A 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 Yuma, AZ Girls’ A 12-Under Western 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Spokane, WA Women’s Open 9/30/2010 10/3/2010 Oklahoma City, OK Girls’ A 14-Under Western 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Aurora, CO Women’s Masters 35-Over 8/13/2010 8/15/2010 Tupelo, MS Girls’ A 16-Under Western 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Fresno, CA Co-ed Open 8/26/2010 8/29/2010 Columbus, GA Girls’ A 18-Under Western 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Hayward, CA Co-ed Class C 8/26/2010 8/29/2010 Columbus, GA Girls’ B 10-Under 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Men’s Class E/REC Eastern 9/2/2010 9/6/2010 TBD Girls’ B 16-Under Western 8/2/2010 8/8/2010 Hillsboro, OR Men’s Class E/REC Northern 9/2/2010 9/6/2010 TBD Girls’ B 18-Under Western 8/5/2010 8/8/2010 Yakima, WA Men’s Class E/REC Southern 9/2/2010 9/6/2010 TBD Boys’ 10-Under 8/4/2010 8/8/2010 TBD Men’s Class E/REC Western 9/2/2010 9/6/2010 TBD Boys’ 12-Under 8/4/2010 8/8/2010 TBD Boys’ 14-Under 8/4/2010 8/8/2010 TBD Championship Finals Boys’ 16-Under 8/4/2010 8/8/2010 TBD Hooters Championship Series Men’s Class B 9/30/2010 10/3/2010 Oklahoma City, OK Boys’ 18-Under 8/4/2010 8/8/2010 TBD Hooters Championship Series Men’s Class C 9/30/2010 10/3/2010 Oklahoma City, OK Hooters Championship Series Men’s Class D 9/30/2010 10/3/2010 Oklahoma City, OK ASA JUNIOR OLYMPIC SLOW PITCH Hooters Championship Series Women’s Class C 9/30/2010 10/3/2010 Oklahoma City, OK Girls’ 10-Under 7/29/2010 8/1/2010 LaGrange, GA Hooters Championship Series Women’s Class D 9/30/2010 10/3/2010 Oklahoma City, OK Girls’ 12-Under 7/29/2010 8/1/2010 LaGrange, GA Girls’ 14-Under 7/29/2010 8/1/2010 LaGrange, GA ASA SENIOR SLOW PITCH Girls’ 16-Under 7/29/2010 8/1/2010 LaGrange, GA Senior 50,55,60,65,70,75 East 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 Burlington, NC Girls’ 18-Under 7/29/2010 8/1/2010 LaGrange, GA (only Major, AAA, AA) Senior 50,55,60,65,70,75 West 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 Topeka, KS ASA MODIFIED PITCH (only Major, AAA, AA) Men’s (10) 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 Cumming, GA Senior 50,55,60,65 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 Oklahoma City, OK Men’s (9) Class A 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 TBD (only Major Plus) Men’s (9) Major 9/3/2010 9/6/2010 TBD 2009 Equipment Committee review In the past year the Equipment provides important data to assist under ABI-3 and shipping would sample was done this year but the man will include using the Sci Fly Committee and staff concentrated the committee in determining the cease no later than 12/1/09. results of runs scored and normal Doppler technology to assist the on ball compliance, ABI (Acceler- best bat and ball combination for The Equipment Committee also and acceptable play was very committee in making potential ated Break In) modifi cation, fi eld our game today and in the future. set a Dynamic Stiffness Standard similar to 2008 and improved from decisions on an alternative softball study and the study of softball The equipment committee is inter- for 11” softballs at 9500 lbs/inch 2006. Poly balls were used in 2006, and future bat and ball combina- options for the game. In 2008 the ested in the development of alterna- effective 1/1/11 and institute a no 2008 & 2009 compared to a cork tions that will uphold the integrity committee took action establish- tive options for ASA approved and ship date of 7/1/10 for current balls centered ball in 2007. of the game. ing a standard regulating dynamic certifi ed softballs. Alternative soft- in the manufacturing process that In May of 2010 the Equipment Sincerely, stiffness of softballs at 7500 lbs/ ball options would likely involve an do not meet this new standard. Committee will meet in Pullman Dick Gulmon, Chairman inch (12” ball) when tested un- additional ball model rather than a The ASA staff negotiated a Washington at the WSU lab with Equipment Testing & der the most current ASTM test replacement of currently accepted partnership with WSU, the NCAA Dr. Smith. Field testing in Pull- Certifi cation Committee method. This standard will better models in the market place. The and the National High School control the use of multi-layer soft- committee issued letters to all Federation to lease a Sci Fly Dop- balls and bring more consistency manufacturers to encourage input pler System for future use of to the market place. We notifi ed and submit a prototype ball to ASA monitoring game conditions, fi eld the industry to stop manufacturing, for fi eld testing in June of 2010. studies and research. Increasing National Umpire School distributing and selling any soft- This request to manufacturers is our understanding of the game balls previously certifi ed by ASA to submit a prototype ball or balls conditions will quantify how rule that do not comply with ASA’s new to ASA by March 31, 2010 with the changes effect play, including to be in Rapid City Dynamic Stiffness Standard. ASA specifi cations basic components field dimensions, softballs, bats will publish a non-approved soft- and tolerance levels. and temperature. Alternative balls May 1 and 2, 2010. It will be lead instructor Malcolm Boyles of ball list detailing which softballs The equipment Committee with will be the fi rst use of this new one of eleven sites this year and is Bothell, Washington. Boyles is the are not in compliance with ASA the assistance of Dr. Lloyd Smith technology. Future studies could the fi rst year in the past several that Deputy Supervisor of Umpires for standards this fall and be effective of Washington State University consider bat design, bat break-in South Dakota will hold a National the Western Territory. 1/1/10. determined there was a need to (end of life), handle fl ex of other School. Instructors from the Na- North Dakota umpires who The committee met in St. Louis make modifi cations to the recently new technology and potentially a tional Umpire Staff will conduct may be interested in attending this this past June and spent a consid- approved ABI (Accelerated Break better understanding of ball trajec- the two day school and cover a va- school should contact Brett Distel erable amount of time addressing In) policy to ensure that bats do tory. We are very excited about this riety of subjects in both classroom of Rapid City who is the local Co- the softball for our game as well as not produce BBS higher than the partnership which will allow us and on-fi eld sessions. ordinator. His telephone number fi eld testing. The fi eld testing was approved 98 mph for the life of the better access and opportunities for Region 15 Umpire in Chief is 605-923-7740. done using Rawlings Sci Fly Dop- bat. All bats previously certifi ed fi eld studies of slow pitch. JO GFP, “Wild Bill” Silves of Mt. Vernon, Attendance at a National Umpire pler system to measure BBS using and new models must now pass as well as the Fast Pitch game on Washington along with Region School is required for all ASA um- an array of softballs with different the modifi ed and approved version the adult and college level. 11 Umpire in Chief Steve “Riz” pires who are interested in working COR & Compression, with not only of ABI, commonly referred to as The charting of games was Riswold of Sioux Falls, South toward an Elite status as an ASA ASA certifi ed bats, but with non- ABI-3. Manufacturers must cease also done this year at the Hooters Dakota will instruct along with umpire. certifi ed bats as well. Field testing production of any failed model Championship Series. A smaller 12 – Softball News Spring 2010 Code changes and comments for 2010 2010 Code Changes with Com- a. If a championship has more than or electronically mailed. Each ballot b. All JO team personnel assisting be completed if advancing on to JO ments as of 11/18/09 40 teams and plays on more than one must be signed and or electronically in the dugout must have an ASA back- National Championship Finals. Article Number Change ( 1 ) complex, an assistant umpire-in- signed by a Council member and re- ground check (current year). Article 508 A 01 LEVELS OF Article: 201 B 03 f B. Registration chief shall be assigned by the National ceived by the ASA prior to the deadline Comments: Mandates that one CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY. The follow- Requirements, Fees and Dues. Director of Umpires. in order to be counted. If valid ballots Junior Olympic Coach be ACE Cer- ing are levels of championship play: 03. Dues. Each local association b. If a National Championship are received from less than or exactly tifi ed with a background check and Local Association Championships. shall pay the following dues: Final has more than 100 teams, two fi fty percent ( 50% ) of the members of all team personnel in the dugout be Local associations may conduct sub a. Each Adult Team $ 8.00 ( 2 ) assistant umpires-in chief shall the Council by the deadline, then the background checked. district, district or county champion- b. Each Junior Olympic Team $ be assigned by the National Director proposed amendment shall be deemed Article 501 C 05 a 07 New and ships for the purpose of qualifying 8.00 of Umpires. rejected. If valid ballots are received Re-number teams for local association champion- c. Each Adult Umpire $ 18.00 c. If a National Championship fi nal from more than fi fty percent ( 50% ) 07. Once a player participates in an ships. These tournaments are open to d. Each Junior Olympic Umpire is played in more than 2 complexes, an of the members of the Council by the intercollegiate softball program for a registered member teams in accor- $ 18.00 assistant umpire-in-chief shall be as- deadline, then the proposed amend- university, college, or junior/commu- dance with the rules and regulations e. Each Scorekeeper $ 8.50 signed to each complex by the National ment shall be deemed rejected unless nity college, she is ineligible to play of the local association, provided such f. Individual registrations fees will Director of Umpires. sixty-six point seven percent ( 66.7% in the Junior Olympic Class “B” and rules and regulations are not in confl ict be approved by the council. Comments: Establishes an ad- ) of the ballots received vote to accept “Gold” classifi cations. or inconsistent with this Code or the NOTE: Each local association may ditional guideline for assigning an the proposed amendment. Comments: Eliminates college established policies of the ASA. Local individually register Junior Olym- assistant umpire-in-chief. Comments: Adds electronically players from the JO Class B and associations may not conduct champi- pic and/or adult players, managers, Article 312 B 03 b Delete May Not mailed as an alternative to emer- Gold classifi cations. onship play tournaments in locations coaches, or team offi cials. Every 10 Compete in future ASA tournaments. gency legislation. Article 501 C 06 a Eligible Teams. outside of their association's boundar- persons registered individually shall Comments: To allow members of Article 501 A New and Re-num- All players must be full-time employ- ies without permission from that local be counted as one team. Each Junior the ASA National Softball Hall of ber ees of one company or of one city or association's commissioner. Olympic team must include one adult Fame an opportunity to continue to ELIGIBILITY COMPLIANCE county government or of one military 01.Associations may also conduct registration. Each local association play ASA. REQUIRED BY EACH PLAYER, installation, or of one fraternal orga- JO qualifying tournaments for the may submit their individuals, umpires, Article 402 A COMMITTEES. MANAGER and TEAM nization (same Lodge) and must have following years championship play. and team registrations through a com- Standing committees shall be estab- It is the duty of each player, player’s competed together during the current Teams that participate in these tourna- patible and ASA Board of Director lished and organized as follows: parent (if applicable), manager, coach season of play. Industrial teams that ments must use age eligible players for approved registration system of their A. Boy’s and Men’s Fast Pitch. This and team to review ASA’s eligibility have players from company branches the year the championship play will be choice that best suits their Associa- committee shall promote the game requirements and comply with ASA’s in more than one ( 1 ) state must play played and must meet the returning tion needs. of boy’s and men’s fast pitch and set eligibility requirements. Each team major. Military Teams: Base/Post level team requirement to maintain their Comments: Establishes an ap- tournament dates and select tourna- manager/coach is responsible for com- teams ( active duty military only ) berth. proval process for Individual Reg- ment sites. plying with the eligibility requirements may participate in this division. U.S. Comments: Allows Associations istration systems. Comments: Adds Men’s Fast Pitch and other requirements set forth in the Armed Forces All Star Teams may not to have Championship play in the Article: 301 B 06 Delete last sen- to the committee and establishes their ASA Code as to his/her team. This spe- enter National Championship Finals fall season of the previous year the tence of Duties of President Elect responsibilities. cifi cally includes, without limitation, unless they have played through local championship is scheduled. Comments: Eliminates the duty Article 402 N Tournament Pro- eligibility requirements pertaining to association or regional play leading to Article 508 B 01 New and Re- of the President Elect taking over grams. This committee shall include proper classifi cation, proper divisions, the nationals. number for the President if he/she is unable a minimum of one member from each eligible pick up player requirements, Comments: Adds fraternal orga- 01. Local association berths may to continue. region. Its duties shall include but not eligible age requirements and all other nizations to the Industrial Division be given as additional berths in these Article: 301 C New – Re-number be limited to: eligibility requirements. Article 505 D 03 Suspension Pro- Junior Olympic National Qualifi ers. Immediate Past President 01. Reviewing standards and pro- As to eligibility matters, any as- cedures ( Tournament Play ). Comments: Allows local asso- 1. Term of Offi ce. The Immediate cedures for conducting National surances or statements from ASA 03. Suspension. A team that is in ciations to give away its berths at Past President shall serve a term of two Championships. members, ASA commissioners or ASA violation of this rule shall forfeit the National Qualifi ers. years, beginning immediately upon the 02. Reviewing and updating all offi cials other than ASA’s Executive game being played or the game last Article 509 A Regional Tourna- completion of Term as President. National Championship evaluation Director are not binding and shall not played. The ineligible player shall be ments. The dates for regional tour- 2. Removal. An Immediate Past forms. be binding upon ASA and shall not suspended from further play in the naments shall be established by the President may be removed for just 03. Recommending potential leg- constitute a valid excuse for a team’s, tournament and in any subsequent commissioners within the respective cause by a sixty-six point seven islation in the area of National Cham- manager’s or player’s failure to com- tournament for which he/she may region. Junior Olympic Gold and Class percent (66.7%) vote of the Board of pionships. ply with any eligibility requirement. have qualifi ed by virtue of their play A Regional Tournaments must be Directors. 04. Meeting with all bidding cities ASA disclaims any and all liability for in the tournament in which they were scheduled to be completed a minimum 3. Duties. If the President for any at the National Council Meeting to re- any player, team, manager or coach’s suspended. The team may be subject of twelve ( 12 ) days prior to the start reason resigns, is unable to act, is view the rules and time limits on their reliances upon assurances of persons to further penalties. of the fi rst game in the Junior Olympic removed from offi ce, or dies, the Im- bid presentation, the order in which the other than ASA’s Executive Director. Comments: Establishes additional National Championship Final. mediate Past President will assume the tournaments will be bid, and the order ASA disclaims any and all liability for suspension procedures. Comments: Establishes when duties of the President. that the cities will present their bids to any player, team, manager or coach’s Article 506 A 01 Men’s Fast Pitch Regional tournaments must be com- Comments: Establishes the Duties the council. failure to comply with all eligibility Major pleted if advancing on to JO National and responsibilities of the Immediate Comments: Defi nes the responsi- requirements. Open Championship Finals. Past President. bilities of the Tournament Programs Teams, players, coaches and manag- B Article 509 B 02 b Delete Current Article Number Change committee. ers that are ineligible under the ASA C and Replace with Article: 301 D Becomes 301 D Article 403 A 02 Amendments Code and that incur travel and other Comments: Effective 2011 Chang- 02. Men’s Open Fast Pitch shall Territorial Vice Presidents. to the ASA Code and Playing Rule expenses in connection with an ASA es the Men’s Fast Pitch Open Divi- be scheduled on Labor Day weekend 03. Term of Offi ce. Territorial Vice Changes tournament do so at their own risk sion. commencing no earlier than 6:00 p.m. Presidents shall serve a term of two 02. Emergency Procedure. Between and peril. Teams, players, coaches and Article 506 A 12 Retain Co-ed Thursday and concluding no later than years that shall begin at the conclusion annual meetings of the Council, any managers that are ineligible under the Open Slow Pitch Labor Day. of the fi nal Board of Directors Meeting Council member or Executive Director ASA Code are subject to disqualifi ca- Comments: Co-ed Open Slow Comments: Effective 2011 Sets which is held at the conclusion of the may submit a proposed amendment tion or forfeiture at any time, as other- Pitch will continue to be a National the Dates of the Men’s Open Fast annual council meeting. to the ASA Code to the Chair of the wise provided for in the ASA Code (i.e. Championship. Pitch. Comments: Establishes when Legislative Committee and ask that upon the timely protest of any other Article 506 A 14 Delete Men’s Article 509 B 04 f Girls’ USA/ the Territorial Vice Presidents take an emergency be declared and the pro- team or offi cial). Masters 45-over Fast Pitch ASA Gold 18-Under Fast Pitch. This offi ce. posed amendment submitted for a vote Any ASA offi cial’s signature (i.e. Comments: Effective 2011 Elimi- National Championship Final shall be Article: 306 B 01 B. Council of the Council in the manner outlined Commissioner’s signature) on a roster nates the Men’s Masters 45-over Fast scheduled to conclude on the fi rst Sat- Member Emeritus. A retired council in this Article 403 ( A )( 02 ) of this form or any other document shall not Pitch and creates Men’s Masters urday in August and not be scheduled member honored for 15 or more years Code. If the Chair of the Legislative be considered as a determination of 50-over and Men’s Senior 60-over more than seven (7) days. This event of service. Committee believes that the proposed the eligibility of a player or team. Fast Pitch. will not have and opening ceremonies 01. Years of Service. Upon comple- amendment is of suffi cient importance Eligibility of players or teams shall Article 507 G 01 Men’s Class A event and the managers meeting cannot tion of 15 years of service, any council that it should be acted upon by the be governed as otherwise provided in Slow Pitch Five ( 5 ) players from the be scheduled prior to 6:00 PM on the member may be recommended by their Council prior to their next scheduled the Code. Any solicitation or invitation ASA Restricted Player’s List. prior Sunday. commissioner for the status of council meeting, the Chair shall forward the for a team to participate in an ASA Comments: Increases the number Comments: Changes the dates member emeritus upon their retirement proposed amendment to the President. tournament by a Tournament Direc- of Restricted Players that Men’s A of the Girl’s ASA Gold 18-Under as an active council member. Recom- If the President agrees with the Chair tor or other ASA Official shall not can have on their roster. Fast Pitch National Championship mendation must be made by August of the Legislative Committee that the be considered a determination of that Article 508 A LEVELS OF CHAM- is scheduled. 31 and must be submitted on offi cial proposed amendment is of suffi cient team’s eligibility. Eligibility of players PIONSHIP PLAY. The following are Article 510 M New and Re-num- nomination form in order to be a vot- importance that it should be acted or teams shall be exclusively governed levels of championship play: ber ing member for the next ASA Council upon by the Council prior to their next as provided in the Code. A. Local Association Champion- 09. The use of artificial noise- meeting. scheduled meeting, then an emergency Comments: Establishes compli- ships. Local associations may con- makers during championship play is Comments: Sets a deadline for shall be declared and the proposed ances for Player’s, Managers, and duct sub district, district or county prohibited. nomination forms to be submitted. amendment shall be submitted to the Teams championships for the purpose of Comments: Eliminates artifi cial Article: 306 B 02 B. Council members of the Council for a vote in Article: 501 B 02 Exception qualifying teams for local association noise-makers from Championship Member Emeritus. A retired council the manner outlined in Article 403 ( New a. and Re-number championships. These tournaments are play. member honored for 15 or more years A )( 02 ) of this Code. The proposed a. All Divisions of Play. In National open to registered member teams in ac- Article 510 N Tie Breaker Rule. A of service. amendment shall be mailed and or Championship Finals, teams can play cordance with the rules and regulations region may, by majority vote, establish 02. Approval. The Board of Direc- electronically mailed to each member in a higher classifi cation than their of the local association, provided such procedures for a tiebreaker in qualifi ers tors shall consider all recommenda- of the Council. There will be a wait- current classification. Participation rules and regulations are not in confl ict and regional tournaments. In all Junior tions at the fall Board of Directors ing period of fi fteen ( 15 ) days from in a higher classifi cation could affect or inconsistent with this Code or the Olympic Girls’ Fast Pitch National meeting prior to the Annual Council the date the proposed amendment was the team classifi cation in their next established policies of the ASA. Local Qualifi ers and National Championship meeting and a two-thirds vote of ap- mailed and or electronically mailed ASA playing season. Teams may play associations may not conduct champi- Finals; Women’s Fast Pitch National proval is required to confi rm a person for any council member that wishes in only one Championship fi nals per onship play tournaments in locations Championship Finals; Men's Masters for this position. to write a rebuttal to the proposed division of play per year. outside of their association's boundar- Fast Pitch National Championship Comments: Sets when the Board amendment. After the waiting period Comments: Allows all teams to ies without permission from that local Finals; and Men’s Seniors Fast Pitch will confi rm Council Member Emer- the national offi ce will send a copy of participate in a higher classifi cation association's commissioner. Local National Championship Finals the itus. the ballot and a copy of the rebuttal to of play. associations Class A Championships tiebreaker shall be in effect. Article: 310 C 02 b C. National the proposed amendment to all council Article 501 B 03 a New and Re- must be scheduled to be completed at Comments: Adds Men’s Seniors Championship Final Umpire-In- members asking each council member number least twelve (12) days prior to the start Fast Pitch to the Tie Breaker Rule. Chief. to accept or reject the proposed amend- 03. a. Any Junior Olympic team on the fi rst game of their prospective Article 511 A 01 b In Girls’ Fast 02. Use of Assistant Umpires- ment. The deadline for returning bal- participating in championship play Junior Olympic National Champion- Pitch 18-Under Gold pool play ( provid- in-Chief. The use of an Assistant lots shall be not less than ten ( 10 ) nor must have at least one ACE certifi ed ship fi nal. Umpire-in-Chief shall be governed more than thirty ( 30 ) days after the coach (current year) on the fi eld/dugout Comments: Establishes when Lo- See CODES page 13 as follows: rebuttals and ballots were mailed and during championship play games. cal Association Championships must Softball News Spring 2010 – 13 CODES continued from page 12 Rosters due when ing each team with two games ) shall tion in the previous year would host pionship Finals Tournament. ] Article 607 B 07 Add New not be used for seeding purposes. the fi rst Territory Qualifi er in that Ter- 02. Format. Each ASA Girls’ Fast Exception: A Men’s E/Rec Slow season opens Comments: Establishes Gold Pool ritory and the Region with the second Pitch National Tournament shall be Pitch All Tournament team will not play guidelines. most participation in the previous year structured so that each team is sched- be selected. Team Managers and Article 511 B 02 NOTE: The in that Territory would host the second uled to play a minimum of four ( 4 ) Comments: Eliminates All Tour- double elimination bracket draw shall Territory Qualifi er in that Territory. If games – two games of pool play and nament team for E/Rec. League Representa- be done at the completion of the team’s a particular Region did not wish to host double elimination bracket. Article 701 A Committee Members. pool play games, with each team a Territory Qualifi er, the Region with Comments: Establishes four tour- The Men’s National Team Selection tives are reminded drawing their position onto the double the next highest Gold participation naments for Gold teams who do not Committee and the Women’s National elimination seeded bracket. would be offered the Territory Quali- make the Gold National Champion- Team Selection Committee shall each that team rosters are Comments: Allows tournaments fi er. That process would go on until all ship Finals. be comprised of five (5) members to draw teams onto the Double Regions had declined and would revert Article 517 A Delete Women’s C consisting of at least one (1) athlete due to be turned in Elimination bracket at the comple- back to the Region with the most Gold and D Slow Pitch from the National representatives who meet the require- the day the team tion of their pool play. participation in the previous year. Championship Series. ments of the United States Olympic Article 511 B 02 d New and Re- Comments: Gives the Territories Comments: Eliminates the Wom- Committee, the head coach of the plays its fi rst game. number the ability to have 4 Territorial Gold en’s C and D from the National National Team to be selected and three d. Any of the top four (4) teams Qualifi ers. Championship Series and creates a (3) members who are either members of from the previous year’s Gold National Article 516 A 06 Direct to National cash award for the winners. the ASA or allied members of the ASA. Championship will be placed into the Championship Finals. In the following Article 601 A New The chair person of each National No changes can double elimination bracket in opposite Divisions and Classifi cations, any team Exception: The ASA Annual meet- Team Selection Committee shall be quads, if they qualify. playing in the local championship tour- ing will be in Oklahoma City every 5 elected by the members of such com- be made to the Comments: Allows for the top naments ( if scheduled ) may advance years beginning in the year 2013 to cel- mittee. Each member shall have one roster after four Gold teams to be placed onto the to the National Championship Final: ebrate ASA’s 80th year anniversary. vote at all meetings. The committee National Championship Bracket if 01. Men’s Major Fast Pitch Comments: Establishes a rotation shall act by majority vote. June 12, 2010 they qualify for the National Cham- 02. Men’s Class A Fast Pitch of the ASA National Convention into Comments: Establishes the num- pionship Final. 03. Men’s Class B Fast Pitch Oklahoma City. ber of Committee Members. Article 511 B 03 New and Re- 04. Men’s Class C Fast Pitch Article 602 H 09 The Junior Olym- number 05. Men’s 23-Under Fast Pitch pic Girls 18 and Under Gold Fast Pitch Territorial Tournaments. The asso- 06. Men’s Masters 40-Over Fast will be rotated to Oklahoma City every ciation with the most teams will draw Pitch third year and in the off years will be New Contact Information fi rst, the association with the second 07. Men’s Masters 45-Over Fast Pitch placed in other parts of the country by most teams shall draw second, etc. 08. Men’s Masters 50-Over Fast the Executive Director. In case of ties between associations, Pitch Comments: Establishes that the NDASA State Offi ce the draw positions will be determined 09. Men’s Seniors 60-Over Fast Pitch Gold National Championship will be alphabetically. When more than one Comments: Effective 2011 Estab- rotated out of Oklahoma City twice Telephone: (701) 952-4448 team within and association must draw, lishes Masters 50-Over and Seniors every three years. positions to draw shall be determined 60-Over National Championship Article 602 H 11 New and Re- FAX: (701) 952-4488 based on alphabetical order according Final. number to the team name listed on the roster. Article 516 C Delete Men’s Senior Co-ed C and D Slow Pitch Na- Comments: Establishes draw Slow Pitch 50, 55, 60 and 65 Major tional Championship fi nals shall be Email: [email protected] procedures for the Territorial Tour- Plus being held as one tournament bid together and conducted at the naments. in Oklahoma City and places them same site. Website: [email protected] Article 511 C National Champion- back in the East/West Senior National Comments: Effective 2011 Estab- ship Final Draw. Each team properly Championships. lishes procedures for bidding the Co- entered in a National Championship Comments: Removes the Men’s ed National Championship Finals. Final must be notifi ed of the time and Senior Major Plus National Cham- Article 602 I 01 Bid is Awarded. location of the draw. The draw can be pionship from Oklahoma City. If the bid is awarded, the successful held up to seven (7) days prior to the Article 516 C New and Re-num- bidder must: Dickinson Parks & Recreation start of the tournament so teams can be ber 01. Remit one thousand ($1,000.00) notifi ed of their start time. Teams from C. Men’s Class B Slow Pitch will to ASA before December 31 as the local associations must be protected conduct one (1) National Champion- tournament deposit. Deposit applies 2010 SOFTBALL from playing each other for the fi rst ship Final. The tournament will be to total amount due per team entered two rounds if at all possible. held in Oklahoma City on Labor Day in the tournament. EXCEPTION: The Men’s Major weekend. Comments: Establishes a tourna- TOURNAMENTS Fast Pitch, Women’s Major Fast Pitch, Comments: Establishes the Men’s ment deposit. Men’s Class A Fast Pitch, Men’s Class Class B National Championship as Article 602 K 02 At their fall B Fast Pitch, Men’s Masters 40-Over one tournament in Oklahoma City. meeting, the Board of Directors shall Fast Pitch, Men’s Masters 45-Over Article 516 D 04 ASA East / West review tournament host that received Fast Pitch, Men’s Seniors 50-Over National Championship Finals. The a rating less than 70 percent (70 %) Miller Lite Tournament Fast Pitch, Men’s Major Modified, ASA will conduct two ( 2 ) National from the teams, the umpire-in-chief, Saturday & Sunday, July 10-11, 2010 Men’s Nine (9) Modifi ed, Men’s Class Championship Tournaments in follow- the tournament representative or the A Modifi ed, Men’s Ten (10) Modifi ed ing divisions and classifi cations: National Office. This review shall $90.00 draws may be done not more than 04. Women’s 23-Under Fast Pitch take place at the Board of Directors twenty ( 20 ) days prior to the start of Comments: Effective 2011 Estab- (BOD) fall meeting, which the host 3 Game Guarantee the tournament. lishes how berths will be awarded. or their designee shall be permitted to (Deadline: Monday, June 28) Comments: Establishes when the Article 516 F 04 ASA Eastern / attend in order to speak on their behalf. Men’s Modifi ed National Champion- Southern / Northern / Western National After review the BOD may suspend a ship fi nal will be drawn. Championship Finals. The ASA will host’s bidding privilege. Once bidding Article 511 E 05 05. The ASA conduct four ( 4 ) National Champi- privileges have been suspended, a host Last Chance Tournament Offi cial Seeded Double Elimination onships in following divisions and must demonstrate to the BOD that all Bracket Book shall be used. Teams classifi cations: the necessary improvements or correc- Sunday, September 12, 2010 in the same qualifying pool who 01. Men’s Class C Slow Pitch. tions have been made before they will have played each other shall be pro- 02. Men’s Class D Slow Pitch. be permitted to place another bid. $90.00 tected from playing each other in the 03. Men’s Class E/Rec Slow Pitch Comments: Establishes proce- 3 Game Guarantee fi rst round of the double elimination 04. Women’s C Slow Pitch dures for reviewing bracket. 05. Women’s D Slow Pitch Article 606 C Delete Travel Fund all (Deadline: Monday, August 30) Comments: Clarifies the draw 06. Co-ed C Slow Pitch Adult National Championship Finals from Pool Play to the Double Elimi- 07. Co-ed D Slow Pitch Comments: Eliminates the travel nation bracket. Comments: Establishes the four award fund in all National Champi- **Please call 456-2074 to verify receipt of Article 513 A National Qualifi er corners concept for Women’s C, onship Finals. Also eliminates 603 C tournament entry form. Tournaments. These tournaments are Women’s D, Co-ed C and Co-ed D 11 and 604 C 11. to be coordinated through the regional Slow Pitch National Championship Article 607 B 03 Add New directors. Junior Olympic National Finals. Exception: No Home Run Cham- Qualifi er Tournaments must be sched- Article 516 K New and Re-num- pion for Men’s Class D Slow Pitch. Entry forms are available on our web site: uled to be completed at least twelve ber Comments: Eliminates Home (12) days prior to the fi rst game of their Girls’ Class Gold ASA Fast Pitch Run Champion from the Men’s D www.dickinsonparks.org prospective Junior Olympic National National Championship Finals. Slow Pitch. Championship Final. The ASA shall conduct one National Article 607 B 03 Deletes MVP Comments: Establishes when Na- Championship Finals Tournament Awards and changes the All-American (701) 456-2074 tional Qualifi ers Tournaments must in each age classification of Junior / Tournament Awards to be completed if advancing on to JO Olympic Girls’ Class A Fast Pitch in a and b Certifi cates for tournaments National Championship Finals. each of the following territories, In ac- with 16 or less teams. Article 515 F 01 Gold Territory cordance with Article 203, Territories Comments: Establishes certifi- Qualifying Tournament Procedures. of this Code. cates as the Award for All-American 01. Territory Qualifying Tourna- 01. Eligible Teams. All teams within and All Tournament Teams ments. Each Territory shall hold two ( an ASA National Championship Finals Article 607 B 06 All-American 2 ) Territory Qualifying Tournaments Territory that have not qualifi ed for Team Selection. All-American Team ( TQT ) and may hold four ( 4 ). Berths an USA / ASA Junior Olympic Girls’ Selection ( The top level in all divisions would be divided equally amongst all GOLD Fast Pitch National Champi- of adult play ). of the Territory Qualifi ers. Each Re- onship are eligible to qualify for the Comments: Establishes divisions gion within the Territory could only ASA National Championship Finals of play All American teams are host one of two Territory Qualifi ers in Tournament through their local asso- selected. the same year unless no other Region ciation. Teams may play in their closest Article 607 B Slow Pitch. Five in that Territory wished to host. By National Championship. infi elders, four outfi elders, fi ve utility 2004 Fairway Street mutual agreement, regions within a [ Ineligible. Any team that has players, and one pitcher. Dickinson, ND 58601 territory may set the date for Territory qualifi ed for an USA / ASA Junior 06 b 2 Qualifi ers in any order they desire. If Olympic Girls’ GOLD Fast Pitch Na- Comments: Establishes guidelines Dickinson Softball League Contact: no agreement can be reached, then the tional Championship is not eligible to for selecting All American Teams for Eric Kittelson Region with the most Gold participa- participate in an ASA National Cham- Slow Pitch. 14 – Softball News Spring 2010 Bismarck to host Men’s Class Players, teams on suspension or probation for the 2010 season E/Rec National tournament Dominic Pardino Jr., Fargo - Unsportsmanlike conduct, sus- pended indefi nitely, can apply for reinstatement. Two year probation Bismarck was awarded the Men’s tournament programs will be the Committees include HOSPI- follows reinstatement. Class E/Rec Northern National responsibility of the SPECIAL TALITY/VOLUNTEERS staffed Scott Fears, West Fargo - Unsportsmanlike conduct. Probation tournament during the National EVENTS committee headed by by Sue Lachenmeier, Kris Todd, through 2011. Council Meeting of the Amateur Stephanie Kopseng and Paula Lori Schneider, Joey McLeod and Jason Baca, Mandan - Illegal participation (2nd). Probation thru Softball Association held in Reno, Redmann. GAME OPERATIONS Sheri Grossman. 2011. Nevada in November, 2009. The committee members are Mike FACILITIES committee will be Todd Kalpakoff, Fargo - Altered Bat, two years suspension tournament will be held over the Wald, Sue Heilman, Tom St. Peter responsible for diamond mainte- NDASA/ASA play. Five years probation starting 1/1/12. Labor Day holiday in 2010 and is and Bernie Becker. This commit- nance, parking and traffi c control Gowan Raingutter/Wheeler Contracting/Carlson Well Service expected to draw a large number of tee will provide game schedules and will be staffed by Greg Smith - Pickup rule violation. Team probation 2010. teams to the Capital city. for all fi elds, scoreboard operators, and Riley Merkel. The ADMINIS- Kyle Wheeler, Minot - Pickup rule violation. Probation 2010 & Tim Kuntz of the Bismarck offi cial scorers and will oversee TRATIVE committee will handle 2011. Parks and Recreation Department headquarters telephones. ticket sales, player passes, sou- Dillon Kunz, Jamestown - Unsportsmanlike conduct. Suspension will serve as the Tournament Di- State Umpire in Chief Mike Wolf venirs, concessions and medical for 2010 season, probation 2010 & 2011. rector while Naomi Erdahl, also and Walt Stack will be in charge of facilities. Dennis Nybo and Kevin Danny Kunz, Jamestown - Unsportsmanlike conduct. Suspended of Bismarck Parks and Recreation umpires for the tournament. Klipfel will head this important until 7/1/2010, probation 2010 & 2011. will be the Assistant Tournament committee. More details will be available Director. An organizing commit- Opening events, manager’s in the Summer issue of Softball tee has been named and has had meeting, award ceremony and News. State Tournament Violations their initial meetings. MSP Mayville FAT, Rec III E - No show without notifi cation. Entire team probation 2010. Casual profanity rule defi ned WSP Casual profanity pertains to next inning, that spot will be an RULE will not be enforced. That’s Bismarck Elbowroom/CVB, Rec. III W, No show without noti- expletives “not directed at the OUT. That’s how the penalty is because no one but the umpire, fi cation. Entire team probation 2010. umpires or opposing players, but enforced. and maybe the fi rst baseman has Bismarck Fanta Farms, Rec III W, No show without notifi cation. most likely at the players uttering If a defensive player “boots” the heard him. Entire team probation 2010. them as a vent to frustration. This ball or drops the ball and utters a THE CASUAL PROFANITY type of profanity is penalized by profanity where it can be heard by RULE provides a lesser penalty “OUTS” being declared against the people in the stand the defense for the gray area between accepted the offensive or defensive teams, is penalized by having their fi rst conduct and situations where the whichever is guilty of the viola- batter called out when they come offender must be ejected. It has tions. The above “OUTS” will be to bat. This is the only aspect of the been found that the players police treated on a delayed, dead ball situ- rule, along with carry-over of the themselves and each other after this ation. Profanity directed at others, third out enforcement on the offen- happens a couple of times and it has especially umpires, will still result sive team, where the rule will have worked for the betterment of soft- in ejection. to be enforced at a later time. ball. It gets players to clean up their Let’s say a team has the bases Profanity directed at others, act. Early in the year, umpires, in loaded and the batter pops up to the especially umpires, will still result pregame conference, should warn infi eld. Immediately he lets out a in ejection. If a player is called out both managers that the CASUAL profanity (fi ll in your favorite). on a bang-bang players at fi rst and PROFANITY RULE applies. Fail- What happens if the fielder he utters a word under his breath as ure to do so does not preclude the catches the ball? The batter can’t be he runs by the umpires at fi rst, or penalty being enforced. After June called “OUT” because he already curses under his breath because of 15, this is not required at pre-game is. Therefore, the next batter is out. this poor hit as he was thrown out conference as all teams should be If the batter would be fi rst up the at fi rst, the CASUAL PROFANITY aware of the rule. 2010 Minot Softball Tournaments Sponsored by the Minot Recreation Commission Date Division Class/(Format) Fees Deadline Sunday, May 16 Men’s Slow Pitch 8 – D & Rec I (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, May 0716 – Rec II (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, May 07 16 – Rec III & IV (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, May 07 Sat. & Sun., July 24 &25 Men’s Slow Pitch 8 – C & D (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 24 – Rec I (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 24 – Rec II (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 32 – Rec III (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 32 – Rec IV (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 Sat. & Sun., July 24 & 25 Women’s Slow Pitch 8 – C & D (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 8 – Rec I (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 8 – Rec II, III (3 G.G.) $100.00 Friday, July 09 Sat. & Sun., July 31 & Aug. 1 Women’s State C & D Slow Pitch Thr. – Sun., September 2-5 Women’s Northern National C & D Slow Pitch MRC Website: http://www.minotnd.org Fill out a separate entry form for each tournament entered and send check along with entry form.

Tournament Date: Make checks payable to MRC. Class: Men: Women: No team will be entered in the Tournament without payment Team Name: Managers Name: Address: Phone: (H) (W) Email: P.O. Box 684 Mangers Signature: Minot, ND 58702 Softball News Spring 2010 – 15 ND Amateur Softball Association Invitational Tournaments Men’s Slow Pitch souri Loop N, Mandan. ND 58554. 58075. 642-2811. 58368. 776-5096. Eckelson Rd., Lincoln, ND 58504. April 25, Wahpeton, 5 B-D, 220-3756. June 20, Bismarck, 8 B-D, 4 July 11, Stump Lake, 8 Rec 2, 3 751-3843. RR; 5 R 1-2, RR; 5 R 3-4, RR; June 5-6, Grand Forks, 8 C-D, GG; 8 R 1-2, 4 GG; 8 R 3-4, 4 GG, $85. Dwight Elfman, 1411 11th June 5-6, Grand Forks, 6 C-D, $85. Laree Bumgarner, 304 Fifth RR; 16 Rec 1 & Below, 3 GG; GG; $110. Doug Bowers, 424 W. Ave. SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301. RR; 6 Rec 1, RR, $110. Todd street S., Wahpeton, ND 58075, $110. Todd Lafferty, 427 Burdick Broadway, Bismarck, ND 58501. 662-3928 or 351-1560. Lafferty, 427 Burdick Ct., Grand 642-2811. CT, Grand Forks, ND 58203. 258-5790. July 11, Turtle Lake, 16 R 3-4, Forks, ND 58203. 230 5924. May 1, Mandan, 5 C-D, RR; 230-5924. June 20, Devils Lake, 6 C-R 1, 3 GG, $90. Darwin Saari, PO June 11-13, Fargo, 8 Rec, 4 10 R-1-2, RR; 10 R 3-4, RR; June 5, Bismarck, 5 B-C, 5 D, 3 GG; 16 R 2-4, 3 GG; $90. Terry Box 338, Turtle Lake, ND 58575. GG, $125. Sam Martin, 3253 17th $125. Bryan Jones, 3804 Saeatoga 4 GG; 5 R 1, 5 R 2, 4GG, 5 R 3, Wallace, PO Box 446, Devils Lake, 48-2596. Ave. SW #303, Fargo, ND 58103. Avenue, Bismark, ND 58503, 5 R 4, 4 GG; $110. Doug Bowers, ND 58301. 662-8243. July 17, Devils Lake, 6 C - R1, 367-4932. 426-8704. 424 W. Broadway, Bismarck, ND June 25-27, McQuade, Bis- 3 GG; 8 R 2-4, 3 GG; $90. Terry June 11-13, Fargo, 12 C-D, 3 May 14, Wahpeton, 8 R 3-4, 3 58501. 258-5790. marck, 8 A-B, DE, $180; 24 C, Wallace, PO Box 446, Devils Lake, GG, $160. Sam Martin, 3253 17th GG; $85. Laree Bumgarner, 304 June 6, Valley City, 5 R-2 RR, DE, $180; 48 D-R 1, CC, $120. ND 58301. 662-8243. Ave. SW #303, Fargo, ND 58103. fifth Street S., Wahpeton, NE $100; 8 R 3-4, 3 GG, $90. Amy Mike Wolf, 1926 Billings Drive, July 17, Mandan, 8 R 1-2, 3 GG; 367-4932. 58075, 642-2811. Pederson, PO Box 422, Valley City, Bismarck, ND 58504, 400-2255. 16 R 3-4, 3 GG; $95. Ryan Stiefel, June 20, Devils Lake, Money May 15, Bismarck, 8 B-D, 4 GG; ND 58072. June 25-27, McQuade, 48 R2, 2612 Berkshire Drive, Bismarck, Tournament, 8 R 1-3, 3 GG, $90. 8 R 1-2, 4 GG; 8 R-3-4, 4GG; $110. June 11-13, Fargo, 16 Open-C, CC; 128 R-3-4, CC; 16 OP 35-49, ND 58503. 222-1702. Terry Wallace, PO Box 446, Devils Doug Bowers, 424 W. Broadway, 3 GG, $200; 24 D, 16 R 1-2, 3 GG, CC, $120. Mike Wolf, 1926 Bill- July 18, Valley City, 5 R-1-2, Lake, ND 58301. 662-8243. Bismarck, ND 58501, 258-5790. $200; 32 R 3-4, 3 GG, $160. Sam ings Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504, RR, $100; 8 R 3-4, 3 GG, $90. Amy July 9, Wahpeton, 8 Open, May 16, Minot, 25 C-R 4, 3 GG, Martin, 3253 17th Ave. SW #303, 400-2255. Peterson, PO Box 422, Valley City, CC, $85. Laree Bumgarner, 304 $100. Tom Landsiedel, PO Box Fargo, ND 58103. 367-4932. June 25-27, McQuade, 8 OP ND 58072. 845-3294. Fifth Street South, Wahpeton, ND 684, Minot, ND 58702, 857-4730. June 12-13, Center, Money 50+, CC; 4 OP 60+, CC, $120. July 23, Wahpeton, 8 R 3-4, 3 58075. 642-2811. May 16, Fargo, 16 R 1-2, 3 GG; Tournament, 20 R 3-4, RR, $100. Mike Wolf, 1926 Billings Drive, GG, $85. July 10-11, Grand Forks, 6 16 R 3-4, 3GG; $90. Sam Martin, J. D. Hanson, PO Box 1836, Center, Bismarck, ND 58504, 400-2255. Laree Bumgarner, 304 fifth C-D, RR; 6 Rec 1 & below, RR, 3253 17th, Ave., SW #303, Fargo, ND 58530. 794-8891 July 10-11, Dickinson, B, C, D, Street South, Wahpeton, ND $125. Todd Lafferty, 427 Burdick ND 58103, 367-4932. June 13, Stump Lake, 8 Rec 2 & 3 GG; R 1-2, 3 GG; R 3-4. 3 GG; 58075. 642-2811. Ct., Grand Forks, ND 58203. May 22, Mandan, 10 R 1-2, RR, Below, 3 GG, $85. Dwight Elfman, $90. Eric Kittelson, 2004 Fairway July 24-25, Red Willow, 24 R 230-5924. $100. Brett Charvat, 2123 Mis- 1411 11th Ave. SE, Devils Lake, ND Street, Dickinson, ND 58601. 3-4, 3 GG, $90, Vernis Haines, July 10-11, Dickinson, D, R 1, souri Loop N, Mandan. ND 58554. 58301. 662-3928 or 351-1560. 456-2074. 1540 County road 5, Binford, ND 3 GG; R 1-3, 3 GG, $90. Eric Kit- 220-3756. June 18, Wahpeton, 8 R 1-2, 3 July 10-11, Rugby, 12 R 2 & 58416. 676-2061. telson, 2004 Fairway Street, Dick- May 22, Mandan, 10 R 3-4, RR, GG, $85. Laree Bumgarner, 304 below, RR, $100. Mark Hamilton, July 24-25, Minot, 50 C – R inson, ND 58601. 456-2074. $100. Brett Charvat, 2123 Mis- fi fth Street south, Wahpeton, ND 1116 Main Ave. S., Rugby, ND 4, 3 GG, $100. Tom Landsiedel, July 17, Devils Lake, 8 R 1-3, PO Box 684, Minot, ND 58702. 3 GG, $90. Terry Wallace, PO 857-4730. Box 446, Devils Lake, ND 58301. 2010 Wahpeton, North Dakota July 31, Red Willow, 16 R 3-4, 662-8243. 3 GG, $90. Vernis Haines, 1540 July 24-25, Minot, 40 C – R Slowpitch Softball Tournaments County Road 5, Binford, ND 3, 3 GG, $100. Tom Landsiedel, 58416. 676-2061. PO Box 684, Minot, ND 58702. Men’s August 21, Fargo, 16 R 1-4, 857-4730. Check Date Tourney Teams/Class Format Fee RR, $125; 16 Old Pro, RR, $125. Sept. 12, Dickinson, R 1-3, 3 ____Sun. April 25th Special Olympics Classic 5 Class B,C,D RR $85. Steve Granberg, 2513 fourth Av- GG, $90. Eric Kittelson, 2004 enue S, Moorhead, MN. 56560. Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND 5 Rec I, II 218-236-5867. 58601. 456-2074. 5 Rec III, IV August 21, Red Willow, 16 Open, 3 GG, $90. Vernis Haines, Co-Ed May 30-31, Red Willow, 16 ____Fri, May 14th Poet’s Classic 8 Rec III or IV 3 GG $85. 1540 County Road 5, Binford, ND Open, 3 GG, $90. Vernis Haines, ____Fri. June 18th Michael Gylten Memorial 8 Rec I & II 3 GG $85. 58416. 676-2061. 1540 County Road 5, Binford, ND August 21, Center, 15 R 3-4, RR, ____Fri. July 23rd Randy Metcalf Memorial 8 Rec III-IV 3 GG $85. 58416. 676-2061. $100. J. D. Hanson, PO Box 1836, July 3-4, Red Willow, 16 Open, Women’s Center, ND 58530. 794-8891. 3 GG, $90. Vernis Haines, 1540 ____Fri. July 9th Deb Christopher Memorial Open Single Elim $85 September 4-5, Grand Rapids, 8 County Road 5, Binford, ND Open, 3 GG, $75. David Warcken, 58416. 676-2061. Send to: 6989 104th Ave. S.E., Lamoure, Team Name:______July 18, Stump Lake, 8 Open, Wahp-Breck Softball ND 58458. 883-5569. 3 GG, $90. Dwight Elfman, 1411 Classifi cation:______WAHPETON’S 1900 North 4th Street September 5-6, Red Willow, 24 Come On 11th Avenue SE, Devils Lake, ND PRAIRIE ROSE CAROUSEL Open, 3 GG, $90. Vernis Haines, Coach’s Name:______Take a Spin! P.O. Box 490 58301. 662-3928 or 351-1560. 1540 County Road 5, Binford, ND Wahpeton, ND 58074 August 14-15, Red Willow, 16 58416. 676-2061. Coach’s Address:______Phone: (701) 642-2811 Open, 3 GG, $90. Vernis Haines, September 12, Dickinson, R Fax: (701) 642-5053 1540 County Road 5, Binford, ND Home Phone:______Work Phone:______1-2, 3 GG; 3 3-4, 3 GG, $90. Eric 58416. 676-2061. E-Mail: [email protected] Kittelson, 2004 Fairway Street, Cell Phone:______Fax:______August 21, Devils Lake, 8 Open, Dickinson, ND 58601. 456-2074. CC, $100. Terry Wallace, PO Box E-Mail:______Bring the family & enjoy Chahinkapa Zoo, Nature Center, Prairie Rose Carousel, Women’s Slow Pitch 446, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Payment guarantees your team a place in the tournament 178’ Water Slide & 18-Hole Golf course May 22, Mandan, 5 C – R 1, RR; 662-8243. 10 R 2-3, RR, $100. Brett Charvat, August 29, Stump Lake, 8 Open, 2123 Missouri Loop N, Mandan, 3 GG, $90. Dwight Elfman, 1411 ND 58554. 220-3756. 11th Avenue SE, Devils Lake, ND June 25-27, McQuade, Bis- 58301. 662-3928 or 351-1560. marck, 10 C; 10 D, DE, $180; 20 R 1, 32 R 2, CC, $120; 32 R 3, Girls Fast Pitch J u n e 2 5 - 2 7 , McQuade, Bis- CC, $120. Mike Wolf, 1926 Bill- marck, 12 Youth Fast Pitch, TBA. ings Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Mike Wolf, 1926 Billings Drive, 400-2255. Bismarck, ND 58504. 400-2255. July 17, Mandan, 8 R 2-3, 3 July 7, 2010, Valley City, 8 16 & GG, $95. Ryan Stiefel, 2612 Berk- under, 4 GG, $110. Amy Pederson, shire Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503. P.O. Box 422, Valley City, ND 222-1702. 58072. 845-3294. June 5, Bismarck, 10 C & be- low, RR, $95. Cody Remboldt, 32

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