NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE ...
JULY 30-AUGUST 1, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS Tournament Schedule………………………………………………………………………….3 2014 Flight Championship Results……………………………………………………………4 Game Rules…...………………………………………………………………………………5-7 Tournament Guidelines……………………………………………………………...............8-9 Tiebreaker Format.……………………………………………………………..…..................10 Homerun Derby……………………………………………………………………………….11 Participating Teams……………………………………………………………….…………..12 Game and Field Locations…………………………………………………………................13 Groups……..….……………………………………………………………………………….14 Group Schedules…………………………………………………………………………...15-18 Field Directions and Addresses….………………………………………...……………........19 Flight A and B Brackets…………………………………...................................................20-21 ASA Non-Approved Bat List (updated 2/18/15)………………………………….................22
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE July 30-August 1, 2015
THURSDAY, JULY 30th 7:00 p.m.
Coaches’ meeting in the Krempels Theater on the campus of UVF
8:00 p.m.
Homerun Derby at UVF Back Field
FRIDAY, JULY 31st 9:00 a.m.
Group Play Begins
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st 8:00 a.m.
Flight A Begins
9:00 a.m.
Flight B Begins
A brief awards ceremony for the Flight Brackets will take place immediately following each of the final games. The CLUB HOUSE (concession stand) located at the UVF Back Field will be open Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) You are welcome to purchase hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, gatorade, soda, and lots more. Tournament T-Shirts will be on sale at the Clubhouse concession stand throughout the tournament. T-shirts will also be sold at the Coaches Meeting.
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT 2014 RESULTS CHAMPIONS
Tabernacle Baptist Church, NY
RUNNER-UP
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene, NY
B FLIGHT CHAMPS
Word Alive Bible Church, CT
RUNNER-UP
Riverside Community Church, PA
C FLIGHT CHAMPS
South River Full Gospel Revival Center, NJ
RUNNER-UP
Evangel Church, NJ
D FLIGHT CHAMPS
Monroeville Assembly of God, PA
RUNNER-UP
Green Ridge Assembly of God, PA
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GAME RULES 1. A team must have 8 players to start a game. The 9th and/or 10th player may be added at any time to the end of the batting order. 2. Teams should be at the field ready to play at least 20 minutes before scheduled game time. If both teams are present, play will begin immediately following the prior game. 3. Forfeiture time will be 10 minutes after the scheduled game time. Communication directly to the Tournament Director regarding late arrival will be taken into consideration on an individual basis. 4. MAXIMUM pitching arc: 12 feet from ground. MINIMUM pitching arc: 6 feet from ground. 5. The umpire is totally responsible for the interpretation of game rules, control of the game, and ejection of players. An ejected player must leave the grounds immediately. Upon ejection from a second game, player will be disqualified for the remainder of the tournament. 6. In the unlikely event of a protest, the Tournament Directors (Tournament Director & Director of Umpires) must immediately be notified and their decision on the appeal will be final. 7. No warming up on the field before the game. All games begin and end in prayer. 8. Maximum of 5 warm-up pitches for the first inning. NO pitching, infield or outfield warm- ups beyond the first inning. 9. The Pitcher may take a position from the edge of the pitcher’s plate up to second base behind the pitcher’s plate, within the 24” width of the pitcher’s plate with both feet planted firmly on the ground. ALL OTHER PITCHING RULES STILL APPLY! 10. 10-RUN RULE : If a team goes ahead in a game by 10 or more runs after a legal game (4 1/2 - 5 innings), then the game is over. The home team will bat only if trailing. The 10-run rule is not in affect during championship game(s). 11. The 15-RUN RULE - If a team goes ahead by 15 runs after 3 1/2 innings, then the game is over. The home team bats only if trailing. The 15-run rule is not in affect during championship game(s). 12. A.S.A. re-entry rule is in effect. 13. 1 or 2 Extra Players (EP) may be used. 14. All Batters will begin each at bat with a one (1) ball, one (1) strike count.
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15. The foul on the third-strike rule is in effect when a player hitting a foul ball after the second strike is out. If a fielder catches this foul ball, play continues. 16. Profane language is not allowed. The umpire has the authority to remove any player, coach, spectator, etc. from the playing area or game for violation of the rule. 17. UVF and all field owners will not be responsible for any injuries throughout the tournament. 18. In case of rain, go to the field you are scheduled to play on. The only time you do not have to be at the field at the playing time is if you get a call from the Tournament Director that the field is not playable. 19. Each coach is responsible for the conduct of his players. 20. All cars must be parked in the designated parking areas. Please stay off the grass. 21. Games suspended due to rain or darkness will be completed in their entirety from the point of suspension at a rescheduled time. 22. Uniforms are optional, although it is recommended that each team have at least distinguishing shirts. 23. The designated home team is responsible for maintaining an official score sheet and statistics for each game. The winning team will see that the official score sheet is properly completed, signed by the umpire, and submitted to the field manager immediately after the game. 24. Steel spikes or cleats WILL NOT BE PERMITTED as playing shoes for the entire tournament. RUBBER SPIKED SHOES ONLY! 25. A courtesy runner may be used (see following page). 26. Home Run Rule for fenced fields.
Due to questions about bats and after consultation with a number of league officials the Northeast Regional Softball Tournament has decided to implement a home run rule. The rule will only be in effect for fenced fields.
The rule reads as follows: Any field with an outfield fence will have a limit of 3 home runs over the fence per team.
Any ball hit over the fence in excess of your allowable limit will be counted as an out and you proceed to the next batter.
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EXTRA PLAYER RULE 1. An Extra Player, referred to as an EP, is optional, but if one or two are used, it must be made known prior to the start of the game, and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order. 2. Your lineup may have 12 batting positions. The EP may bat in any of the 12 batting positions. 3. The EP must remain in the same position in the batting order for the entire game. 4. If an EP is used, all 12 must bat and any 10 can play defense. Defensive positions can be changed, but the batting order must remain the same. 5. The EP may be substituted at any time, either by a pinch runner or pinch-hitter, who then becomes the EP. The substitute must be a player who has not yet been in the game. The starting EP can re-enter one time like all the other starting players. 6. If you start the game with an EP and later in the game the EP gets hurt, he cannot play and is out of the game. If you have a substitute he becomes your new EP. If you don't have a substitute the game continues with the batting position of the EP as an out. 7. In the case when a fielder gets hurt and has to leave the game: If you have a substitute, that substitute is put in the injured player's batting position. If you don't have a substitute, the EP must go on the field with the injured player's batting position as an out when it is their turn at bat. 8. For play to continue, you must have at least 8 players on defense. Less than 8, you forfeit. The EP is considered one of the 8 players. NOTE: The above rules are not exactly the same as the ASA Extra Player Rule. In the ASA Rule, if you start with 11 you must finish with 11. If you don't finish with 11, your team would forfeit. COURTESY RUNNER 1. A courtesy runner may be used in the case of an injured player. Before the start of the game the coach must inform the opposing team of the person for which they would like a runner. The courtesy runner will be the last out. 2. Only one player in the batting order may have a courtesy runner. 3. If the designated player is taken out of the game, a courtesy runner may only then be used if an injury occurs during the game to another player, or if the original designated player re-enters. 4. If no player is designated at the start of the game, a courtesy runner may be added only in the event of an injury.
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES ALL GAMES OPEN AND CLOSE IN PRAYER WITH BOTH TEAMS TYPE OF TOURNAMENT A.S.A. rules - slow pitch with listed modifications. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY 1. Players must attend the church represented by the team. Each player must attend the church(s) represented a minimum of twice a month over the previous three (3) months. 2. Churches under 150 in average attendance, if needed, may combine with one other church of under 150, to form a team. This rule is to allow smaller churches the opportunity to participate in the tournament. The intention is not for the formation of all-star teams. 3. The official eligibility form must be signed by the pastor(s) and postmarked at least. two weeks prior to the tournament. The pastor will be notified to verify the rosters. The verified rosters will be the official roster(s) and no changes will be permitted. 4. A church team who participates in an organized church league that allows players who do not attend their church to play, may bring those players provided they meet the following guidelines: 5. The players are on the official roster for the league. - (Copy of roster signed by league officials is required) - Must have played in a minimum of 1/3 of league games during their season. EQUIPMENT ELIGIBILITY 1. All bats used during the tournament must meet the ASA standards (including warm-up bats). A list of the bats that will be permitted can be found on the ASA website at http://www.softball.org/ 2. Under the discretion of the Tournament Director certain bats will not be allowed at the tournament. A final list of such bats will be communicated as early as possible. The final list will be distributed at the coaches meeting. 3. To be fair, if a team has been warned about using a banned bat and they are subsequently caught using a banned bat they will forfeit the current game being played and the game will be counted as a loss. 4. The softball will be a .444 core restricted flight softball. SOFTBALLS A new ball will be provided at the beginning of each game. 8
REFUND POLICY If a team withdraws from the tournament after July 10, 2015 a $250.00 service charge will be assessed and the balance will be returned upon the completion of the tournament. GAMES Each team will be guaranteed four games, weather permitting. We have employed a tournament bracket structure in which teams emerge out of brackets (3 game guarantee) into tournament play (1-2 game guarantee). UMPIRES One (1) softball umpire will be assigned to each game and will call the game from behind the home plate. Two (2) umpires will be used for A Flight championship games only. There will be a contingency umpire on hand for any problems. All umpires will be A.S.A. certified. CANCELLATION The weather will be closely watched and each team will be notified if the tournament is to be canceled. Adjustment of the tournament is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. PLAQUES Plaques will be awarded to the teams that place 1st and 2nd in the A Flight, as well as 1st place plaque in the B Flight. All plaques will be distributed at the completion of each championship game. Teams are encouraged to stay for this short ceremony. COACHES' MEETING All coaches are required to attend the coaches' meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m at the Krempels Theater on the campus of the University of Valley Forge. ADDITIONAL RULES 1. No smoking, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs allowed on campus or at any fields. 2. Locked rooms and buildings are off-limits. 3. It is everyone's responsibility to make sure the campus and fields continue to look clean and litterfree. Please make sure all trash is removed from your bench area at the completion of each game you play. 4. Please help make sure all trash is picked up and put in trash cans at the field locations. Remember we are guests of these facilities 5. No profanity permitted at any time. Thank you for your cooperation in observing the guidelines. With your help, this event will continue to be an enjoyable event for visitors and college residents. Have a great visit!
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT TIEBREAKER FORMAT TWO-WAY TIEBREAKER IN GROUP PLAY (4 team bracket) 1. Head to head game TWO-WAY TIEBREAKER IN GROUP PLAY (3 team bracket) 1. If two teams have split, the greatest run differential between the two teams tied will determine the group winner 2. Least total runs allowed in group games 3. Coin toss THREE-WAY TIEBREAKER IN GROUP PLAY 1. Head to head play with the other two teams tied with your team 2. Greatest run differential: runs scored in group games minus runs given up in group games **
Team with greatest run differential is awarded highest spot of the three teams tied
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If two teams have the same run differential, the team remaining is awarded the lowest/highest spot of the three teams tied.
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Head to head play of the two remaining teams
3. Least total runs allowed in group games **
Team with the least runs allowed is awarded the highest spot of the three teams
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If two teams have the same total for least runs allowed, then the other team is awarded the lowest/highest spot of the three teams tied
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Head to head play of the two remaining teams
4. Coin toss
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT HOME RUN DERBY OFFICIAL RULES 1.
Anyone associated with the tournament (players, umpires and tournament officials) may enter the derby. There is no limit to the number of players from each team. A charge of $5.00 will be assessed for each entry.
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Each player must register with the derby officials before he competes. The officials will be located near the third base line of the UVF back field.
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Each player will be allowed to select his own pitcher.
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Each player will be given 5 hits.
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A ball must clear the fence in fair territory to be ruled a home run.
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The derby will take place on the UVF backfield on Thursday, July 30, 2015, immediately following the tournament coaches’ meeting.
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The player with the most home runs at the end of the second round of batting will be declared the winner. Any ties will be broken in a sudden death hit-off.
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Remember - ONLY the official tournament softballs may be used! (If needed, UVF will supply balls for use).
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT TEAMS AND GROUPS
GROUP
TEAM NAME
HOMETOWN
C
Amplify Church
Pittsburgh, PA
D
Bethany Assemby of God
Agawam, MA
A
Cornerstone Christian Church
Stockton, NJ
B
Evangel Church
Scotch Plains, NJ
C
Green Ridge Assembly of God
Scranton, PA
D
Gospel Community Church
Sayville, NY
B
Monroeville Assembly of God
Monroeville, PA
A
Mountain View Baptist Church
Holyoke, MA
C
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
Pottstown, PA
A
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene
Patchogue, NY
B
Racing with Jesus Ministries
White Plains, NY
D
Riverside Community Church
Oakmont, PA
C
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
South River, NJ
B
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Manheim, PA
A
Trinity Assembly of God – Huntingdon
Huntindgon, PA
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GAME TIMES AND LOCATIONS UVF Back
FF
LF #1
LF #2
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
Saturday August 1
UVF Back
8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.*
16 17 18 19 20 21 (B) 14(A) 15 (A)
Friday July 31
LF #1
LF #2
1 3 5 7 9 11 13
2 4 6 8 10 12
*if necessary BOLD denotes flight championships FF = Friendship Field LF = Linfield Field VET = Veterans Field UVF= University of Valley Forge
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GROUPS
GROUP A
GROUP B
Patchogue Church of the Nazerene Cornerstone Christian Church Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon Mountain View Baptist Church
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Racing with Jesus Ministries Evangel Church Monroeville Assembly of God
GROUP C
GROUP D
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren Amplify Church South River Full Gospel Revival Center Green Ridge Assembly of God
Riverside Community Church Bethany Assembly of God Gospel Community Church
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
GROUP A Patchogue Church of the Nazarene Cornerstone Christian Church Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon Mountain View Baptist Church
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene A1
9:00 AM
Cornerstone Christian Church
UVF Back
A4
12:00 PM
UVF Back
Cornerstone Christian Church
Mountain View Baptist Church
Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene
A2
10:00 AM
UVF
A5
UVF Back
Mountain View Baptist Church
Mountain View Baptist Church
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene
Cornerstone Christian Church
A3
11:00 AM UVF Back
A6
Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon
GAME A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
1:00 PM
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
UVF Back
Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GROUP B St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Racing w/ Jesus Ministries Evangel Church Monroeville Assembly of God
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ B1
9:00 AM
Racing w/ Jesus Ministries
FF
B4
FF
Racing w/ Jesus Ministries
Monroeville Assembly of God
Evangel Church
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
B2
10:00 AM
FF
B5
1:00 PM
FF
Monroeville Assembly of God
Monroeville Assembly of God
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Racing w/ Jesus Ministries
B3
11:00 AM
FF
B6
Evangel Church
GAME B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
12:00 PM
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
FF
Evangel Church
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
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GROUP C Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren Amplify Church South River Full Gospel Revival Center Green Ridge Assembly of God
Amplify Church C1
9:00 AM
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
LF #1
C4
12:00 PM LF #1
Green Ridge Assembly of God
Green Ridge Assembly of God
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
C2
10:00 AM LF #1
C5
1:00 PM
LF #1
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
Green Ridge Assembly of God
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
Amplify Church
C3
11:00 AM
LF #1
C6
Amplify Church
GAME C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
LF #1
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
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GROUP D Riverside Community Church Bethany Assembly of God Gospel Community Church
Riverside Community Church D1
9:00 AM
Riverside Community Church
LF #2
D4
LF #2
Bethany Assembly of God
Bethany Assembly of God
Bethany Assembly of God
Bethany Assembly of God
D2
10:00 AM
LF #2
D5
1:00 PM
LF #2
Gospel Community Church
Gospel Community Church
Riverside Community Church
Riverside Community Church
D3
11:00 AM
LF #2
D6
Gospel Community Church
GAME D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
12:00 PM
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
LF #2
Gospel Community Church
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FIELD DIRECTIONS
UVF Back Field 1401 Charlestown Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Linfield #1 and #2 27 Longview Rd Linfield, PA 19468 Friendship Field 520 Franklin Ave. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Veterans Field 185 Mowere Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Anderson Farm Park Field #1 and #2 (if necessary- Friday only) 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA 19426
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Tournament Schedule………………………………………………………………………….3 2014 Flight Championship Results……………………………………………………………4 Game Rules…...………………………………………………………………………………5-7 Tournament Guidelines……………………………………………………………...............8-9 Tiebreaker Format.……………………………………………………………..…..................10 Homerun Derby……………………………………………………………………………….11 Participating Teams……………………………………………………………….…………..12 Game and Field Locations…………………………………………………………................13 Groups……..….……………………………………………………………………………….14 Group Schedules…………………………………………………………………………...15-18 Field Directions and Addresses….………………………………………...……………........19 Flight A and B Brackets…………………………………...................................................20-21 ASA Non-Approved Bat List (updated 2/18/15)………………………………….................22
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE July 30-August 1, 2015
THURSDAY, JULY 30th 7:00 p.m.
Coaches’ meeting in the Krempels Theater on the campus of UVF
8:00 p.m.
Homerun Derby at UVF Back Field
FRIDAY, JULY 31st 9:00 a.m.
Group Play Begins
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st 8:00 a.m.
Flight A Begins
9:00 a.m.
Flight B Begins
A brief awards ceremony for the Flight Brackets will take place immediately following each of the final games. The CLUB HOUSE (concession stand) located at the UVF Back Field will be open Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) You are welcome to purchase hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, gatorade, soda, and lots more. Tournament T-Shirts will be on sale at the Clubhouse concession stand throughout the tournament. T-shirts will also be sold at the Coaches Meeting.
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT 2014 RESULTS CHAMPIONS
Tabernacle Baptist Church, NY
RUNNER-UP
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene, NY
B FLIGHT CHAMPS
Word Alive Bible Church, CT
RUNNER-UP
Riverside Community Church, PA
C FLIGHT CHAMPS
South River Full Gospel Revival Center, NJ
RUNNER-UP
Evangel Church, NJ
D FLIGHT CHAMPS
Monroeville Assembly of God, PA
RUNNER-UP
Green Ridge Assembly of God, PA
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GAME RULES 1. A team must have 8 players to start a game. The 9th and/or 10th player may be added at any time to the end of the batting order. 2. Teams should be at the field ready to play at least 20 minutes before scheduled game time. If both teams are present, play will begin immediately following the prior game. 3. Forfeiture time will be 10 minutes after the scheduled game time. Communication directly to the Tournament Director regarding late arrival will be taken into consideration on an individual basis. 4. MAXIMUM pitching arc: 12 feet from ground. MINIMUM pitching arc: 6 feet from ground. 5. The umpire is totally responsible for the interpretation of game rules, control of the game, and ejection of players. An ejected player must leave the grounds immediately. Upon ejection from a second game, player will be disqualified for the remainder of the tournament. 6. In the unlikely event of a protest, the Tournament Directors (Tournament Director & Director of Umpires) must immediately be notified and their decision on the appeal will be final. 7. No warming up on the field before the game. All games begin and end in prayer. 8. Maximum of 5 warm-up pitches for the first inning. NO pitching, infield or outfield warm- ups beyond the first inning. 9. The Pitcher may take a position from the edge of the pitcher’s plate up to second base behind the pitcher’s plate, within the 24” width of the pitcher’s plate with both feet planted firmly on the ground. ALL OTHER PITCHING RULES STILL APPLY! 10. 10-RUN RULE : If a team goes ahead in a game by 10 or more runs after a legal game (4 1/2 - 5 innings), then the game is over. The home team will bat only if trailing. The 10-run rule is not in affect during championship game(s). 11. The 15-RUN RULE - If a team goes ahead by 15 runs after 3 1/2 innings, then the game is over. The home team bats only if trailing. The 15-run rule is not in affect during championship game(s). 12. A.S.A. re-entry rule is in effect. 13. 1 or 2 Extra Players (EP) may be used. 14. All Batters will begin each at bat with a one (1) ball, one (1) strike count.
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15. The foul on the third-strike rule is in effect when a player hitting a foul ball after the second strike is out. If a fielder catches this foul ball, play continues. 16. Profane language is not allowed. The umpire has the authority to remove any player, coach, spectator, etc. from the playing area or game for violation of the rule. 17. UVF and all field owners will not be responsible for any injuries throughout the tournament. 18. In case of rain, go to the field you are scheduled to play on. The only time you do not have to be at the field at the playing time is if you get a call from the Tournament Director that the field is not playable. 19. Each coach is responsible for the conduct of his players. 20. All cars must be parked in the designated parking areas. Please stay off the grass. 21. Games suspended due to rain or darkness will be completed in their entirety from the point of suspension at a rescheduled time. 22. Uniforms are optional, although it is recommended that each team have at least distinguishing shirts. 23. The designated home team is responsible for maintaining an official score sheet and statistics for each game. The winning team will see that the official score sheet is properly completed, signed by the umpire, and submitted to the field manager immediately after the game. 24. Steel spikes or cleats WILL NOT BE PERMITTED as playing shoes for the entire tournament. RUBBER SPIKED SHOES ONLY! 25. A courtesy runner may be used (see following page). 26. Home Run Rule for fenced fields.
Due to questions about bats and after consultation with a number of league officials the Northeast Regional Softball Tournament has decided to implement a home run rule. The rule will only be in effect for fenced fields.
The rule reads as follows: Any field with an outfield fence will have a limit of 3 home runs over the fence per team.
Any ball hit over the fence in excess of your allowable limit will be counted as an out and you proceed to the next batter.
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EXTRA PLAYER RULE 1. An Extra Player, referred to as an EP, is optional, but if one or two are used, it must be made known prior to the start of the game, and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order. 2. Your lineup may have 12 batting positions. The EP may bat in any of the 12 batting positions. 3. The EP must remain in the same position in the batting order for the entire game. 4. If an EP is used, all 12 must bat and any 10 can play defense. Defensive positions can be changed, but the batting order must remain the same. 5. The EP may be substituted at any time, either by a pinch runner or pinch-hitter, who then becomes the EP. The substitute must be a player who has not yet been in the game. The starting EP can re-enter one time like all the other starting players. 6. If you start the game with an EP and later in the game the EP gets hurt, he cannot play and is out of the game. If you have a substitute he becomes your new EP. If you don't have a substitute the game continues with the batting position of the EP as an out. 7. In the case when a fielder gets hurt and has to leave the game: If you have a substitute, that substitute is put in the injured player's batting position. If you don't have a substitute, the EP must go on the field with the injured player's batting position as an out when it is their turn at bat. 8. For play to continue, you must have at least 8 players on defense. Less than 8, you forfeit. The EP is considered one of the 8 players. NOTE: The above rules are not exactly the same as the ASA Extra Player Rule. In the ASA Rule, if you start with 11 you must finish with 11. If you don't finish with 11, your team would forfeit. COURTESY RUNNER 1. A courtesy runner may be used in the case of an injured player. Before the start of the game the coach must inform the opposing team of the person for which they would like a runner. The courtesy runner will be the last out. 2. Only one player in the batting order may have a courtesy runner. 3. If the designated player is taken out of the game, a courtesy runner may only then be used if an injury occurs during the game to another player, or if the original designated player re-enters. 4. If no player is designated at the start of the game, a courtesy runner may be added only in the event of an injury.
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES ALL GAMES OPEN AND CLOSE IN PRAYER WITH BOTH TEAMS TYPE OF TOURNAMENT A.S.A. rules - slow pitch with listed modifications. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY 1. Players must attend the church represented by the team. Each player must attend the church(s) represented a minimum of twice a month over the previous three (3) months. 2. Churches under 150 in average attendance, if needed, may combine with one other church of under 150, to form a team. This rule is to allow smaller churches the opportunity to participate in the tournament. The intention is not for the formation of all-star teams. 3. The official eligibility form must be signed by the pastor(s) and postmarked at least. two weeks prior to the tournament. The pastor will be notified to verify the rosters. The verified rosters will be the official roster(s) and no changes will be permitted. 4. A church team who participates in an organized church league that allows players who do not attend their church to play, may bring those players provided they meet the following guidelines: 5. The players are on the official roster for the league. - (Copy of roster signed by league officials is required) - Must have played in a minimum of 1/3 of league games during their season. EQUIPMENT ELIGIBILITY 1. All bats used during the tournament must meet the ASA standards (including warm-up bats). A list of the bats that will be permitted can be found on the ASA website at http://www.softball.org/ 2. Under the discretion of the Tournament Director certain bats will not be allowed at the tournament. A final list of such bats will be communicated as early as possible. The final list will be distributed at the coaches meeting. 3. To be fair, if a team has been warned about using a banned bat and they are subsequently caught using a banned bat they will forfeit the current game being played and the game will be counted as a loss. 4. The softball will be a .444 core restricted flight softball. SOFTBALLS A new ball will be provided at the beginning of each game. 8
REFUND POLICY If a team withdraws from the tournament after July 10, 2015 a $250.00 service charge will be assessed and the balance will be returned upon the completion of the tournament. GAMES Each team will be guaranteed four games, weather permitting. We have employed a tournament bracket structure in which teams emerge out of brackets (3 game guarantee) into tournament play (1-2 game guarantee). UMPIRES One (1) softball umpire will be assigned to each game and will call the game from behind the home plate. Two (2) umpires will be used for A Flight championship games only. There will be a contingency umpire on hand for any problems. All umpires will be A.S.A. certified. CANCELLATION The weather will be closely watched and each team will be notified if the tournament is to be canceled. Adjustment of the tournament is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. PLAQUES Plaques will be awarded to the teams that place 1st and 2nd in the A Flight, as well as 1st place plaque in the B Flight. All plaques will be distributed at the completion of each championship game. Teams are encouraged to stay for this short ceremony. COACHES' MEETING All coaches are required to attend the coaches' meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m at the Krempels Theater on the campus of the University of Valley Forge. ADDITIONAL RULES 1. No smoking, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs allowed on campus or at any fields. 2. Locked rooms and buildings are off-limits. 3. It is everyone's responsibility to make sure the campus and fields continue to look clean and litterfree. Please make sure all trash is removed from your bench area at the completion of each game you play. 4. Please help make sure all trash is picked up and put in trash cans at the field locations. Remember we are guests of these facilities 5. No profanity permitted at any time. Thank you for your cooperation in observing the guidelines. With your help, this event will continue to be an enjoyable event for visitors and college residents. Have a great visit!
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT TIEBREAKER FORMAT TWO-WAY TIEBREAKER IN GROUP PLAY (4 team bracket) 1. Head to head game TWO-WAY TIEBREAKER IN GROUP PLAY (3 team bracket) 1. If two teams have split, the greatest run differential between the two teams tied will determine the group winner 2. Least total runs allowed in group games 3. Coin toss THREE-WAY TIEBREAKER IN GROUP PLAY 1. Head to head play with the other two teams tied with your team 2. Greatest run differential: runs scored in group games minus runs given up in group games **
Team with greatest run differential is awarded highest spot of the three teams tied
**
If two teams have the same run differential, the team remaining is awarded the lowest/highest spot of the three teams tied.
**
Head to head play of the two remaining teams
3. Least total runs allowed in group games **
Team with the least runs allowed is awarded the highest spot of the three teams
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If two teams have the same total for least runs allowed, then the other team is awarded the lowest/highest spot of the three teams tied
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Head to head play of the two remaining teams
4. Coin toss
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT HOME RUN DERBY OFFICIAL RULES 1.
Anyone associated with the tournament (players, umpires and tournament officials) may enter the derby. There is no limit to the number of players from each team. A charge of $5.00 will be assessed for each entry.
2.
Each player must register with the derby officials before he competes. The officials will be located near the third base line of the UVF back field.
3.
Each player will be allowed to select his own pitcher.
4.
Each player will be given 5 hits.
5.
A ball must clear the fence in fair territory to be ruled a home run.
6.
The derby will take place on the UVF backfield on Thursday, July 30, 2015, immediately following the tournament coaches’ meeting.
7.
The player with the most home runs at the end of the second round of batting will be declared the winner. Any ties will be broken in a sudden death hit-off.
8.
Remember - ONLY the official tournament softballs may be used! (If needed, UVF will supply balls for use).
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT TEAMS AND GROUPS
GROUP
TEAM NAME
HOMETOWN
C
Amplify Church
Pittsburgh, PA
D
Bethany Assemby of God
Agawam, MA
A
Cornerstone Christian Church
Stockton, NJ
B
Evangel Church
Scotch Plains, NJ
C
Green Ridge Assembly of God
Scranton, PA
D
Gospel Community Church
Sayville, NY
B
Monroeville Assembly of God
Monroeville, PA
A
Mountain View Baptist Church
Holyoke, MA
C
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
Pottstown, PA
A
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene
Patchogue, NY
B
Racing with Jesus Ministries
White Plains, NY
D
Riverside Community Church
Oakmont, PA
C
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
South River, NJ
B
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Manheim, PA
A
Trinity Assembly of God – Huntingdon
Huntindgon, PA
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GAME TIMES AND LOCATIONS UVF Back
FF
LF #1
LF #2
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
Saturday August 1
UVF Back
8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.*
16 17 18 19 20 21 (B) 14(A) 15 (A)
Friday July 31
LF #1
LF #2
1 3 5 7 9 11 13
2 4 6 8 10 12
*if necessary BOLD denotes flight championships FF = Friendship Field LF = Linfield Field VET = Veterans Field UVF= University of Valley Forge
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GROUPS
GROUP A
GROUP B
Patchogue Church of the Nazerene Cornerstone Christian Church Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon Mountain View Baptist Church
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Racing with Jesus Ministries Evangel Church Monroeville Assembly of God
GROUP C
GROUP D
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren Amplify Church South River Full Gospel Revival Center Green Ridge Assembly of God
Riverside Community Church Bethany Assembly of God Gospel Community Church
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
GROUP A Patchogue Church of the Nazarene Cornerstone Christian Church Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon Mountain View Baptist Church
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene A1
9:00 AM
Cornerstone Christian Church
UVF Back
A4
12:00 PM
UVF Back
Cornerstone Christian Church
Mountain View Baptist Church
Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene
A2
10:00 AM
UVF
A5
UVF Back
Mountain View Baptist Church
Mountain View Baptist Church
Patchogue Church of the Nazarene
Cornerstone Christian Church
A3
11:00 AM UVF Back
A6
Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon
GAME A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
1:00 PM
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
UVF Back
Trinity Assembly of God- Huntingdon
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GROUP B St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Racing w/ Jesus Ministries Evangel Church Monroeville Assembly of God
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ B1
9:00 AM
Racing w/ Jesus Ministries
FF
B4
FF
Racing w/ Jesus Ministries
Monroeville Assembly of God
Evangel Church
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
B2
10:00 AM
FF
B5
1:00 PM
FF
Monroeville Assembly of God
Monroeville Assembly of God
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Racing w/ Jesus Ministries
B3
11:00 AM
FF
B6
Evangel Church
GAME B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
12:00 PM
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
FF
Evangel Church
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
GROUP C Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren Amplify Church South River Full Gospel Revival Center Green Ridge Assembly of God
Amplify Church C1
9:00 AM
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
LF #1
C4
12:00 PM LF #1
Green Ridge Assembly of God
Green Ridge Assembly of God
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
C2
10:00 AM LF #1
C5
1:00 PM
LF #1
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
Green Ridge Assembly of God
South River Full Gospel Revival Center
Amplify Church
C3
11:00 AM
LF #1
C6
Amplify Church
GAME C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
LF #1
Parkersford/Pottstown Church of the Brethren
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
GROUP D Riverside Community Church Bethany Assembly of God Gospel Community Church
Riverside Community Church D1
9:00 AM
Riverside Community Church
LF #2
D4
LF #2
Bethany Assembly of God
Bethany Assembly of God
Bethany Assembly of God
Bethany Assembly of God
D2
10:00 AM
LF #2
D5
1:00 PM
LF #2
Gospel Community Church
Gospel Community Church
Riverside Community Church
Riverside Community Church
D3
11:00 AM
LF #2
D6
Gospel Community Church
GAME D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6
12:00 PM
TEAM NAME
2:00 PM
LF #2
Gospel Community Church
SCORE
TEAM NAME
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SCORE
NORTHEAST REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT FIELD DIRECTIONS
UVF Back Field 1401 Charlestown Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Linfield #1 and #2 27 Longview Rd Linfield, PA 19468 Friendship Field 520 Franklin Ave. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Veterans Field 185 Mowere Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Anderson Farm Park Field #1 and #2 (if necessary- Friday only) 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA 19426
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