Does anyone have anything else? I have not received anything as well.
Pool schedule should be out tonight .. rules below ..
Explosive Fastpitch Fireworks Frenzy
July 1-3 2011
3 complexes - Strongsville Ohio
Directors
Jim Jones 216-276-2693
jjones@kichler.com
Steve Meilinger 440-343-2475
referee42@yahoo.com
General Tournament Information
1. The Tournament Directors reserve the right to change the tournament format at any time, due to weather or any unforeseen circumstances.
2. Game balls and umpires are provided, and admission is part of your entry fee. All parking is FREE.
3. Awards ? team and individual trophies will be awarded to 1st place teams. Trophies and medals will be awarded to 2nd place teams.
4. All teams must check in at tournament headquarters (at Volunteer Park) 60 minutes prior to their first game. All teams must have at least one ACE certified coach. At sign-in each team will be required to provide:
- Their ASA Sanction card
- Team Roster / Waiver form (provided with bracket info)
- Proof of Insurance
- Copies of birth certificates should be kept with the team
5. Explosive contacts ? in case of rain or tournament questions.
10U- 12U -14U: Volunteer Park
Jim Jones 216-276-2693
jjones@kichler.com
Steve Meilinger 440-343-2475
referee42@yahoo.com
16U: Old Rec fields (all)
Gary Mundson 216-702-7184
MUNDCARS@aol.com
Roby Kountz 216-538-4402
kkountz@countscontainer.com
18U: New Rec fields
Bob Pennell 216-970-0508
bobpennell@ymail.com
Lori Pennell
loripennell@ymail.com
6. Refunds:
In the event of inclement weather refunds will be paid as follows:
3 or more games ? no refund
2 or more games ? $155 refund
1 game played ? $245 refund
0 games played - $335 refund
7. Weather Delays
In the event of weather delays games must be resumed at the exact point where it was suspended. Due to a tight schedule, games may be adjusted, and/or shortened to complete the tournament or get back on schedule.
8. We?ve added a College Showcase on Friday morning ? July 1st
Please check ExplosiveFastpitch.com for details.
Game Information
1. 4 game guarantee (2 pool games, and then the double elimination tournament)
2. Placement in the elimination tournament will be determined by a random draw when the team manager checks in on day one.
3. All teams must be available to play on Friday July 1st.
4. Games in some age groups will begin at 1:30PM ? July 1st.
5. 10 of our 14 fields have 200? fences. All Championship games will be played with 200? fences.
6. Pitching distances:
35? for 10U
40? for 12U &14U
43? for 16U & 18U
Tournament Rules
1. ASA Rules will govern all play.
2. All pool games will have an 80 minute DROP DEAD time limit or 7 innings. No new inning will start after 70 minutes. Pool play games can end in a tie.
3. Double Elimination (Championship Play) games will follow ASA rules. No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes. In the event of a tie, an international tie breaker will be used. The last batter from the previous inning will be placed on 2nd base. This will be done to settle all games on the field. All Championship games will be 7 innings (no time limit).
4. A coin toss will determine the home team for all games.
5. The winning team will be asked to report results at the main scorers table at Volunteer Park.
6. Scheduled game time is forfeit time (no grace period). We also ask all teams to be prepared to play at least 20 minutes early in the event that the previous games ends early.
7. No warm-ups are permitted on the field. Teams can warm-up in foul territory.
8. Pitchers are allowed 5 warm-ups to start the game and one between innings.
9. Mercy Rule: 15 after 3 innings, 10 after 4 innings, 8 after 5 innings.
10. Foul language, intentionally throwing equipment and other displays of extreme poor sportsmanship is grounds for automatic ejection from the game and the premises.
As consideration for being permitted to play in the Frenzy tournament, each team agrees to to and does release the Explosive Fastpitch organization and teams, The City of Strongsville, and the tournament organizers and umpires from any and all liability for any accident or injury occurring in connection with the tournament. Each coach agrees that they have advised the adults and the parents of all minor associates with his/her teamof the release and that they all have agreed to it.
Payment of the entry fee constitutes total acceptance of all ASA and tournament rules by all team coaches and players.
11. As per ASA rules, 9 players will bat, and a Flex / DP is allowed.
12. Courtesy runners are allowed for pitchers and catchers. Runners must be bench players ? and can not include the flex or DP.
13. Metal cleats are not allowed in 10U, 12U, or 14U.
ASA Bid Details
This is the 2011 ASA Metro Cleveland USA/ASA Tournament
Winners receive bid to the USA/ASA ?A? tournaments as follows:
10U @ Johnson City, Tennessee 12U @ Montgomery, Alabama
14U @ Midland, Texas 16U @ Chattanooga, Tennessee 18U @ Normal, Illinois
All Participants are eligible to attend ASA Eastern ?A? National
Tournaments as follows:
10U, 12U, 16U @ Salem, Virginia 14U @ Sterling, Virginia 18U @ York, PA
Facilities
Tournament Brackets and maps will be completed and distributed June 27th
Our facilities are as follows:
1. Volunteer Park ? 21410 W Lunn Road ? Strongsville, 44149
Our main complex - Watts, Coyne, Kalinich, Stroemple, Farnsworth, and Cappy
Youth fields (new in 2011) - across the street from Volunteer - fields 1,2,3
? mile West of Prospect Rd.
2. Old Strongsville Rec ? 21273 Drake Rd ? Strongsville, 44149
Wood and Sprague fields. Less than a mile from Volunteer Park.
3. New Strongsville Rec ? 18100 Royalton Rd - Strongsville, 44136
Finley, Cross, and Rademaker fields. At the Strongsville Community Center.