Softball ACT in conjunction with Fastpitch Softball League ACT Inc
“Australia
The Fastpitch Softball League ACT, in
conjunction with the Australian Softball
Federation and Softball ACT, is
again conducting
Last year teams from
Prize money
A Grade teams will
be able to earn money for: - games won, innings won and least number of hits
against in a game.
B Grade teams will
earn points for each game win. Prizemoney will be awarded for 1st and
2nd. Other prize money paid will include: - Player who hits
the most number of home runs and any pitcher who pitches a no hitter.
Exact details of
available prize money will be determined on numbers of teams entered.
Registrations
Registration fees
will be:
· A grade; $1000
· B grade; $700
Accommodation
Special
accommodation arrangements have been made with one of the tournament sponsors –
Multi share accommodation only.
To get the
best softball discounted rates you need to book on line at
Teams should note that
this is a 3-day event with the draw commencing from Friday morning, and presentations expected to conclude at
Expressions of Interest to participate should be forwarded to: The President, Fastpitch Softball League, PO Box 534 Kippax ACT 2615.
A
non refundable Team deposit of $200 must be in by
Any enquires can be directed to Bob
Harrow – Secretary FPSL on 0413 276 180 or (02) 6299 8162.
via kingtuttone@hotmail.com
Softball ACT in conjunction with Fastpitch Softball League ACT Inc
“Australia
Hawker International Softball Complex,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5th December to
The Fastpitch
Softball League ACT, in conjunction with the Australian Softball Federation and
Softball ACT, is again conducting
Skins Format
The 2008 Skins
will cater for up to (12) x A Grade teams and (12) x B Grade teams. Each team will
play five to six games in the Round Robin competition. The Finals will be
contested as follows:
A Grade: The two highest money-earning teams will
contest the Grand Final. Should the moneys be even, then the team with the
least number of runs against will finish higher on the ladder.
B Grade: The two teams with the most points will
contest the finals. Should the points be even, then the team with the least
number of runs against will finish higher on the ladder.
If two pools are necessary 10
or 12 teams then top 2 of each division will play 1 v 2 and 1 v 2 with the
winners to the final.
Registrations
For all teams registration fees will be;
· A grade; $1000
· B grade; $700
· Deposit for Team registration of $200 non refundable (Addressed to FPSL) closes 30th August 2008 and should be forwarded to PO Box 534 Kippax ACT 2615. The balance of fees must be in no later than 1 November 2008. No cheque payment will be accepted passed 1 November 2008. All EFT payments to FPSL National Australia Bank BSB number 082962 account 606177644 must include Team name as a deposit reference.
· Team names and officials to be confirmed by 1st November 2008.
Tournament Entry
A small fee will be charged for entry to the Skins Tournament. A notice showing entry amounts (maximum to be $35 for family passes for the three days of the Tournament) will be posted at each entrance to the Hawker enclosed area. Players and team officials will not be charged an entry fee.
Entry Fees:
1 day pass for
children under 16 if not accompanied by an adult - $2
3 day pass for
children under 16 if not accompanied by an adult - $5
1 day adult pass -
$10
3 day adult pass -
$20
1 day family pass
- $20
3 day family pass
- $35
All children under
16 free if accompanied by an adult
Evening pass $5.00
for Adult
Prizemoney
A Grade
A single Round Robin tournament will be played aiming at each team playing a minimum of five games. The tournament will consist of a Skins format with prize money awarded on the following basis:
Round Robin
· $50 to the team winning each innings. If not won will jackpot to next innings, if tied at end of game will be split between both teams.
· $50 to the team winning the game. If tied no money will be awarded.
· $300 to the team with the most runners reaching 1st base for the whole tournament but not including finals. Ties will be evenly split.
· $300 to the team with the most home runs. All teams are eligible.
Finals
The top team in each pool earning the highest prize money during the Round Robin games will contest the Grand Final. Should the moneys be even, then the team with the least number of runs against will finish higher on the ladder. If still tied the Team with most runs for will finish higher. Prizemoney will be awarded as follows:
· $500 to the team winning the game.
· Innings won increases from $50 to $200 per innings, if not won will jackpot to next innings, if tied at end of game will be split between both teams.
B Grade
Teams will play a standard Round Robin tournament. Points will be awarded for a win and a loss (2pts for a win, 1 pt for a tie). Prizemoney for B Grade will be:
· 1st - $1500
· 2nd - $750
· 3rd - $250
· $100 to each Pitcher who pitches a no hitter.
· $100 for players with most home runs.
Note: Pizemoney for B grade is based on a minimum of 8 teams.
Umpires
All A grade and B
grade games will have registered umpires in attendance.
Accommodation
Special
accommodation arrangements have been made with one of the tournament sponsors –
Multi share accommodation.
To get the
best softball discounted rates you need to book on line at
Flights
and Ground Transportation responsibility of teams
Competition Arrangements
All arrangements
and prize monies may be subject to change, depending on number of teams; however
we are aiming to lock in all arrangements 30 days prior to the competition. The
Canberra Skins committee decisions will be final. We require information for
programs by 1st November 2008. This
is why ALL team entries must be confirmed by 30th August 2008.
Draws
Will be posted on the website once teams are registered. All draws will be final prior to the competition with no late alterations allowed. www.fpsl.act.softball.org.au
Tournament Rules
These Tournament
Rules are in addition to the Official Rules of Softball.
1.
Round
Robin games will be strictly timed games of 1hr 30min duration. No new innings
with 5 mins to go. If innings has started and is not completed at time (1hr
30min) the score reverts to previous completed innings. Prizes for all categories are only awarded for completed innings.
2.
A
player may only register in one team and must only play in the team for which
he is registered.
3.
Scorecards
are to be returned to the Registrar at the end of the game by a representative
from the winning team. In A grade the Official statistician will retain these.
4.
No
protests will be permitted.
5.
Players,
team officials and supporters are not permitted to have alcohol in the dugouts,
nor are they permitted to bring their own alcohol into the enclosed grounds.
6.
Players
are not permitted to wear jewellery such as necklaces, bracelets, facial studs
or rings and earrings during a game.
7.
Should
a player be ejected from a game, then a tribunal will be convened to hear the
case. Such hearing will occur as soon as possible after the completion of the
game in which the ejection occurred. The tribunal’s decision will be final with
no appeals allowed.
8.
Balls
will be supplied by the FPSL and are to be returned to the umpire at the
completion of each game.
9.
Home
Team will be on 3rd base and Field.
10. Mercy
Rule. Normal softball
rules apply except in B grade where there will be no mercy rule.
11.
Declaration of innings will be permitted to a maximum
of two times per team, per game during round robin only, but not finals.
12. Where there are two outs and the catcher is
on base, then a runner may replace him.
13. In the event of wet weather, the Tournament
Committee will make a decision regarding the continuation or resumption of
play. Should a game be washed out then it will be deemed a drawn game.
14.
In
A Grade an Official Scorer will be
provided for all games. The score and individual results as indicated by the
Official Scorer will be final. The
Official scorer will also be responsible for starting and finish times.
15. Hurry up rule will apply. If the batter is
not in the batters box within one minute after the innings is complete, it is a
strike on the batter every 10 seconds.
If the defensive team (including all nine players) is not on the diamond
within one minute, a ball should be called on the batter every 10 seconds.
16. DR rule, if teams use a DR they may come in
and run once in any inning and only need to be announced as a DR.
Finals
17. In A
Grade:
a.
Two
highest Round Robin money winners will contest the Grand Final. Should the
earnings be even then the team with the least number of runs against will
finish higher on the ladder.
b.
Grand
Final will be of 7 innings duration with a 2hr time limit with the innings in
progress to be completed. If the game is drawn then a tiebreaker will be played
from the top of the 8th inning.
18. In B
Grade:
a.
Two
teams with the most points will contest the finals. Should points be even, then
the team with the least number of runs against will finish higher on the
ladder.
b.
Grand
Final will be of 1hr 45mins duration with no new innings to commence after 1hr
30mins. If the game is drawn then a tiebreaker will be played from the top of
the next inning.
2008
The 2008 Canberra
International Skins will be held over the period Friday 5th December
through to Sunday 7th December 2008 at the Hawker International
Softball Complex.
Teams should note
that this is a 3-day event with the draw commencing from Friday morning, and presentations expected to conclude at
Payment of non refundable
deposit should be forwarded to the FPSL,
Any enquires can
be directed to Bob Harrow – Secretary FPSL on 0413 276 180 or (02) 6299 8162.
Our website is www.fpsl.act.softball.org.au
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