Per ASA Rule 3, Section 5, Article F. Protective Equipment

Per ASA Rule 3, Section 5, Article F. Protective Equipment
“WARNING - The game of softball involves certain risk, including but not limited to death, serious
neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage and serious injury
to virtually all bones, joints, muscles and internal organs. Equipment used may be inadequate to
prevent serious injury. However, in certain situations, the player’s use of a helmet may prevent or
lessen certain injuries. Players choosing not to wear helmets do so with knowledge of the danger
involved and agree to accept any and all liability for any injury or property loss related in any way to
a player’s decision not to wear a helmet.”
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Table of Contents
1.
2.
ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................
COMPLEX REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................................................
2. A. PLAYER AGE ............................................................................................................................................
2. B. ALCOHOL POLICY FOR STRATTON RIDGE SPORTSPLEX ............................................................
2. C. SMOKING / TOBACCO USE POLICY .................................................................................................
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2. D. DEFINITION OF AN ALTERED / ILLEGAL BAT .................................................................................. 4
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2. E. ILLEGAL OR ALTERED BAT USE BY TEAMS OR INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS .................................. 4
2. F. ILLEGAL / ALTERED BAT OFFENSES (TEAMS ) ............................................................................... 4
2. G. ILLEGAL BAT OFFENSES (PLAYERS) ................................................................................................. 4
2. H. GLASS CONTAINER POLICY ............................................................................................................... 4
2. I. FORFEIT POLICY ..................................................................................................................................... 5
LEAGUE PLAY ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. A. TEAM AWARDS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
3. B. TIE BREAKER POLICY ............................................................................................................................ 5
3. C. METAL SPIKES / CLEATS ....................................................................................................................... 5
3. D. JEWELRY .................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. E. GAME TIME / COMPLETE GAME ....................................................................................................... 5
3. F. BASE STEALING ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3. G. RUN RULE FOR LEAGUE GAMES. 20 RUNS AFTER 3; 15 RUNS AFTER 4; 10 RUNS AFTER 5 ............. 6
3. H. NUMBER OF UMPIRES ON A FIELD ................................................................................................... 6
3. I. LINE UP CARD .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3. J. OUTFIELD ARC FOR CO ED GAMES ................................................................................................... 6
3. K. OFFICIAL SCORE ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3. L. COMMUNICATION WITH TEAMS .......................................................................................................... 6
MANDATORY LEAGUE SUPPLIED SOFTBALL ................................................................................................ 6
TEAM ROSTERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
INTENT TO PROTEST ............................................................................................................................................. 8
PROTEST ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
FAMILY ATMOSPHERE RULE / ZERO TOLERANCE FOR PROFANITY .................................................... 9
CONDUCT .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
RE-CLASSIFICATION OF TEAMS OR PLAYERS ............................................................................................ 10
HOMERUN POLICIES FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION .................................................................................. 11
LINK TO CURRENT ASA EQUIPMENT LISTS ................................................................................................ 11
ASA NON-APPROVED BAT LIST WITH CERTIFICATION MARKS 1/26/2012 ..................................... 12
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER ........................................................................................................... 13
2012 ASA PLAYING RULE CHANGES WITH COMMENTS ............................................................................ 14
LEAGUE FORMS ........................................................................................................................................... 15 - 19
16. A. PROTEST FORM
16. B. ROSTER UPDATE FORM
16. C. LINE UP CARD
16. D. CURRENT YEAR’S ASA/CLUTE ROSTER FORM
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CLUTE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
STRATTON RIDGE SPORTSPLEX RULES AND REGULATIONS
REVISED JANUARY
2012
1. ADMINISTRATION
1.A.
This organization shall be known as the CLUTE ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES, operated by the
Clute Parks and Recreation Department for slowpitch softball leagues scheduled at the Stratton
Ridge Sportsplex.
1.B.
The head of the Clute leagues will be the Clute Parks and Recreation Department or its appointed
agents. In all matters not covered by these rules and regulations, the Clute Parks and Recreation
Department or its appointed agents, shall have jurisdiction.
1.C.
Team managers, players and league officials are responsible to be knowledgeable of all the current
year’s rules and regulations pertaining to CLUTE ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES games and
facilities. The current year’s A.S.A. rulebook and the CLUTE ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Rules and Regulations will be used in regard to all situations affecting the softball leagues at the
Stratton Ridge Sportsplex.
1.D.
The Protest Committee shall be comprised of at least three of the following five persons: Director
of the Parks and Recreation Department(s), Clute Parks and Recreation Personnel, A.S.A.
representative of District 27 and/or three (3) A.S.A. certified umpires. The current year’s A.S.A.
rulebook and the current year’s Clute PARD Rules and Regulations will be used in determining
the validity of any protest. The decision of this committee regarding a forfeit or ejection is final.
2. COMPLEX REGULATIONS
2.A.
PLAYER AGE: Men’s, women’s and co ed team players at the Stratton Ridge Sportsplex must be
at least 18 years of age .
Teams participating in Church League only: Players must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.
All sixteen and seventeen year olds must complete a release form and have it signed by a parent or
guardian and file it with the Parks Department Personnel before they can play on a Church
League team.
2.B.
ALCOHOL POLICY FOR STRATTON RIDGE SPORTSPLEX. No team player / coach /
manager may consume alcoholic beverages during the course of a game, inside or outside
the playing field and/or facility. Any violation will result in the offending team
receiving a forfeit. Concession stand personnel, parks department personnel and / or
UMPIRES – have full authority over the game and grounds and may recommend
ejections or ask individuals to leave the area. Concession stand personnel, parks
department personnel, umpires not on a playing field have the authority to inform the
game umpire of a player or players drinking alcohol during a game. If beer / alcohol is
found in the dugout and no player can be identified with the beer, then the MANAGER
OF THE TEAM IS AUTOMATICALLY EJECTED, or in the case of a non-playing
manager, both the manager and the third base coach will be ejected. The CLUTE ADULT
SOFTBALL LEAGUES or any appointed agents or game officials will not be liable for any
injury or action resulting from consumption of alcoholic beverages. SIGNS ARE POSTED
IN THE DUGOUT REGARDING ALCOHOL.
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2.C.
SMOKING / TOBACCO USE POLICY Smoking will not be permitted on the fields or inside
the dugouts. Please dispose of the butts properly when smoking elsewhere on the premises.
2. D.
DEFINITION OF ILLEGAL OR ALTERED EQUIPMENT – Refer to your 2012 ASA rulebook,
and / or visit www.asasoftball.com and look under certified equipment. This list is updated
periodically.
A zero tolerance policy on illegal and/or altered bats will be enforced at the Stratton Ridge
Sportsplex. If the bat “rattles” or has a dent, it will be removed from the game. ASA rule 3,
Section 1 G – The bat barrel shall be free of audible rattles when shaken. The bat barrel shall not
have signs of excessive wear. Rule 3, Section 1 F – The bat shall be free of burs, DENTS and visible
cracks. The characteristics of any approved equipment cannot be unnaturally changed.
Examples include icing, cooling or heating of any equipment. Warming devices for bats are
NOT approved.
2. E.
ILLEGAL OR ALTERED BAT USE BY TEAMS OR INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Illegal bats are not allowed on Stratton Ridge Sportsplex premises.
Managers are responsible for making sure no illegal bats are associated with their team.
Umpires will be inspecting bats.
Bats that have been inspected should be placed in the appropriate team barrel.
Any bat judged to be illegal or altered may be confiscated by the umpire and turned over to the
current ASA District Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner. It is possible that the bat in
question will be tested to make sure that it complies with the current, approved ASA standard –
using an ASA certified calibration machine. This test process may take a few weeks – be prepared
to be without the bat in question for a minimum of two weeks.
If a bat is declared illegal/altered or suspected of being altered or illegal and is removed from
the game for further testing, the owner of the bat and / or the player(s) that used the bat may
continue to play until a ruling is made on the aforementioned equipment. If there is no
question as to whether the bat is illegal / altered, then the player, owner and, or team will be
subject to the following procedures.
2. F.
ILLEGAL / ALTERED BAT OFFENSES (TEAMS) – If no one declares ownership of the
bat in question at the time of the offense, the entire team will be subject to the
following procedure.
I.
II.
III.
2. G.
ILLEGAL BAT OFFENSES (PLAYERS)
I.
II.
III.
2. H.
Team’s first offense – forfeit of said game and dropped from the remainder of the
league with no refund of team entry fees.
Team’s second offense – forfeit of said game and all other league games remaining
and for a minimum of 6 months, team may not participate in any league.
Team’s third offense – banned from league play indefinitely.
First offense – Player is removed from game (forfeited) and is out until next
season.
Second offense – Games are forfeited – player is not allowed to play for any team
for 6 months.
Third offense – Games are forfeited – player is banned indefinitely from all league
play
GLASS CONTAINER POLICY. No glass containers of any kind are allowed at the Stratton
Ridge Sportsplex. This includes playing fields, parking lots, levee parking areas, spectator areas.
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2. I.
FORFEIT POLICY Forfeiting of THREE (3) OR MORE regularly scheduled games, shall be an
automatic suspension from further league play for the forfeiting team. No refunds will be given to
a team that is suspended from league play. Certain circumstances including, but not
limited to, work schedules for company teams can be reviewed by the parks
department regarding the possibility of rescheduling.
3. LEAGUE PLAY
3. A.
TEAM AWARDS: Will be based on number of teams per division.
Examples of divisions are: (Recreational D / Recreational E, Competitive C,)
In league divisions with at least 6 - 8 teams:
Recreational league champions will receive First place T-shirts (max. 20)
Competitive league champions and finalist will receive First and Finalist T-shirts (max 20)
In league divisions with less than 5 teams
Recreational league champions will receive first place T-shirts (max. 20)
Competitive league champions will receive first place T-shirts (max 20)
League divisions with more than 8 teams will be based on 8 team increments if possible. League
officials reserve the right to change the amount of individual awards based on each league
circumstance.
The t-shirts for 1st place winners (will be ordered after the completion of the league in order to get
the appropriate sizes. Place your size on your roster form – those not giving a size will receive an
XLG t-shirt.
3. B.
TIE BREAKER POLICY. Ties at end of league: If there is a tie for 1st or 2nd place: we will first
look at head to head competition in league. Then the current year ASA code will be used to
determine official finish order.
2012 – Vote by manager’s at Spring Managers Meeting to hold playoff game(s) for possible tie
between two or more teams.
At no time will drawn (*) games be used when looking at head to head competition to determine a
league award. Drawn games may be used to determine team split in certain league circumstances.
No game shall end in a tie. The international tiebreaker will be enforced in order to eliminate a tie
game.
3. C.
METAL SPIKES / CLEATS. No metal spikes or cleats allowed; however, you must wear shoes.
After a warning by the umpire, violation of metal cleats/spike rule will cause player to be ejected
for the remainder of the league (no less than 8 games and the game being played will be forfeited).
3. D.
JEWELRY. Exposed jewelry, which is judged by the umpire to be dangerous, must be removed
and may not be worn during the game.
3. E.
GAME TIME / COMPLETE GAME. Games will be 55 minutes or 7 innings, whichever comes
first. Umpires will be responsible for keeping time on the field. Game time is FORFEIT TIME. ***
Manager’s CONFIRM AND MAKE NOTE of your game start time with the home plate umpire. In
the event of rain or unplayable conditions at Stratton Ridge Sportsplex, games will be rescheduled
as quickly as possible. Four and one half innings will constitute a complete game, provided the
home team is ahead.
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3. F.
BASE STEALING. Stealing is allowed in Men’s Slow pitch Leagues ONLY. Please refer to your
2012 ASA Rule Book for specifics.
20 runs after 3; 15 runs after 4; 10 runs after 5.
3. G.
RUN RULE FOR LEAGUE GAMES.
3. H.
NUMBER OF UMPIRES ON A FIELD. All games will be assigned at least one ASA
registered umpire.
3. I.
LINE UP CARD A written /typed list with complete names (FIRST AND LAST NAMES –
NO NICKNAMES) and positions, must be given to the home plate umpire and
opposing team before the game begins. This lineup must be legible. Failure to
comply could result in a forfeit if a protest should be filed. This will be the official
batting order and will list all available substitutes as per A.S.A. regulations. The
game time can and will start and continue until the umpire has a line up from
each team. Please have this ready at game time, so that you may play softball for
the entire 55-minute game time.
3. J.
OUTFIELD ARC FOR CO ED GAMES. Co-ed Recreational Leagues at the Stratton
Ridge Sportsplex will enforce the use of the outfield arc that prohibits defensive players
to cross until after the pitched ball has crossed the plate.
3. K.
OFFICIAL SCORE. The home team will provide the official scorekeeper. In case of a score
3. L.
COMMUNIICATION WITH TEAMS. All team notifications will be made via email and / or
discrepancy, and no book is kept, the umpire information sheet score stands. Both team
managers and the umpire at the end of the game will sign the Umpire Information Sheet. The
score indicated on the signed umpire information sheet shall become the officially recognized
score, unless otherwise noted by the Parks Department representative. The Manager’s signature
on the umpire information sheets indicated that he/she agrees with the final recorded score. If
the score is disputed, the manager should sign the umpire information sheet and make a note of
the circumstances. Official league standings will be based on the scores recorded by the umpire
on the umpire information sheet.
posting on the city website. Your team manager or representative will be responsible for checking
this communication from the parks department. All information regarding rainouts / reschedules
/ schedule changes will be posted in a timely fashion on the city of clute website.
WWW.CI.CLUTE.TX.US
Look under the following tabs: DEPARTMENTS / PARKS AND RECREATION / FACILITIES /
STRATTON RIDGE SPORTSPLEX.
Please have your team use this website to find out their game times, playing fields and any other
information they may need. Each team will supply the Clute Parks and Recreation Department
with a valid, current email address for someone on the team that will be responsible for receiving
softball league information during the work day. It is much more efficient for the parks
department to notify all the teams of changes to the schedule via email, than to call each manager
or assistant manager and leave messages or interrupt your work. If conditions are questionable, a
decision will be made, if possible, by 3:30 p.m. of the playing day for games scheduled that night.
Call 265-8392 for information concerning possible rainout games before 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m.,
the games will be at the decision of the umpires.
4. MANDATORY LEAGUE SUPPLIED SOFTBALLS
Teams are required to use approved league softballs for all league games.
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4. A.
AVAILABILITY OF APPROVED SOFTBALLS
The ONLY ball authorized for league use will be the Anaconda / Trump brand, model number
AK-44-ASA-Y optic yellow. Each manager will get one half dozen balls appropriate for the league
their team will be playing in. The manager of each team is responsible for having this ball
available for play in all league games.
4. B.
Balls will be available for purchase from the Clute Parks Department and /or the concession
stand at Stratton Ridge Sportsplex for a reasonable price.
4. C.
Each team will hit their own Anaconda / Trump softball and “chase” their own home runs.
Teams may bring their own softballs, but they must be the same model number as listed above.
Each team should mark their own balls and have enough on hand in the dugout, so as not to
impede the progress of the game, if multiple foul balls / homeruns are being retrieved.
4. D.
The penalty for not using the league approved softball is immediate forfeit of
game in progress by the offending team if brought to the attention of the umpire
by the defensive team. If the offensive team discovers the mistake and corrects it
by putting the proper ball in play then all play stands and the game continues.
5. TEAM ROSTERS
5. A.
ROSTERED PLAYERS ONLY ELIGIBLE TO PLAY – LIMIT 20 PLAYERS PER TEAM
The manager of each team must submit a complete and correctly typed or printed roster with each
player’s first and last name, t-shirt size, date of birth, current email address, and signature of
player. A player is not considered eligible unless this information is on file with the Clute PARD
on the team roster form. Managers will be responsible for verifying the eligibility of their players
and getting their roster completely and correctly filled out and turned in at the proper time. Any
player who has not properly signed the team roster will not be considered eligible to play on that
team. A playing manager must also be listed on the roster and sign the release to be considered an
eligible player. The roster limit or maximum is 20 players per team. (Exception of roster limit to
25 in Church Leagues.)
5. B.
FILING ROSTER WITH CLUTE PARKS AND RECREATION
A team’s official roster must be on file with the Clute PARD prior to the second (2nd) night of play.
Manager/coach must turn roster in at the Parks and Recreation office, Monday – Friday by 5:00
p.m. You may also put the roster in a sealed envelope and mark on the outside “Clute Parks &
Recreation – Roster Enclosed” and put in the night drop located at the Clute City Hall at 104 E.
Main Street. You may drop the roster off at the Clute Parks and Recreation Department, located at
218 Hwy 332, or mail it to: Clute Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 997, Clute, TX 77531. All
correspondence and communication will be done with the manager listed on the official team
roster. If the information changes anytime, the Clute PARD must be notified.
5. C.
ROSTERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY UMPIRES.
5. D.
FILING ROSTER LATE OR NOT AT ALL WITH CLUTE PARKS AND RECREATION
Without a roster on file, the team WILL receive a loss for every game until a complete roster is
turned in to the proper Parks and Recreation Department.
ROSTER DEADLINE WILL BE
STRICTLY ENFORCED.
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TEAMS WILL RECEIVE FORFEITS IF NO ROSTER HAS BEEN TURNED IN AND
THOSE FORFEITS WILL STAND EVEN IF THE ROSTER DOES GET TURNED IN AT
A LATER DATE.
5. E.
PLAYING ON TWO OR MORE TEAMS ON THE SAME NIGHT
A PLAYER MAY NOT PLAY WITH TWO DIFFERENT TEAMS ON THE SAME NIGHT AT THE
SAME COMPLEX. EXCEPTION: Men’s Church, Church Co-Ed and Women’s on Thursday night
in Clute.
5. F.
COMPETITIVE PLAYER PLAYING ON RECREATIONAL TEAM
No player who is properly registered with a competitive team may EVER play on a recreational
team. Any player who is properly registered with a recreational team may play on a competitive
team, as long as his/her team is not playing that night.
5. G.
PLAYER MUST PRESENT PHOTO I.D. IF AN ILLEGAL PLAYER PROTEST IS
FILED.
A photo I.D. (i.e. driver’s license, work badge, etc.) must be presented by the person in question,
to the protest committee, if requested by the CLUTE ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES (Clute PARD)
in order to resolve a filed protest regarding the identity of a suspected illegal player.
5. H
ADDING OR RELEASING PLAYERS TO A PROPERLY FILED ROSTER.
Whenever someone is added or released from your roster an “ADD” player or “RELEASE” player
form must be PROPERLY FILLED OUT and given to the umpire prior to the start of the game. A
player must be released from his or her old team and sign an “add” (new) player form before the
game to be an eligible player for the new team. A properly filled out “add player” form must be
on file for each new player added to the roster after the season begins. Your roster cannot exceed
twenty (20) players. A maximum of four (4) players may be added to your roster per season. NO
PLAYERS MAY BE ADDED AFTER 4 WEEKS OF PLAY OR 8 GAMES.
6. INTENT TO PROTEST
When you notify the umpire that you intend to protest the game and record your intent
to protest on the Umpire Information Sheet, this action does not constitute an official
protest.
To file an official protest, see League Rule 7 - 7D. Protests will be considered based on
the current year’s A.S.A. rulebook and the Clute PARD rules and regulations.
7. PROTEST
7. A.
PROCEDURE TO FILE A PROTEST
All written protest must be filed the next working day after the incident in question (24 hours or
Monday if the incident occurred on Friday); however, the intent to protest must be noted
on the UIS (Umpire Information Sheet) and signed by the protesting manager.
All protest must be filed with the Clute PARD during the next working day between 8:00 a.m. –
12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
7. B.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE PROPER
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PROTEST FORM TO BE CONSIDERED:
*
*
Date, time, field, inning in progress and league
Protesting team name and manager, as well as opposing team name and
manager.
The name of the umpire(s) calling the game.
The rules and regulations of the ASA or local rules under which the protest
is being filed.
The information and all pertinent details that caused the protest action.
If protesting a player’s eligibility, you must turn in the entire proper name,
not a nickname.
$25.00 protest fee ( refundable if protest is allowed )
*
*
*
*
*
7. C.
PROTESTS BASED ON A PLAYER’S ELIGIBILITY will be ruled on by the Clute PARD
Protest Committee using the official team rosters and the current year’s rules and regulations for
eligibility. The use of an ineligible player will constitute a forfeit, if properly protested. If the
determination of eligibility is upheld for use of an ineligible player twice in one season, this will
cause the offending team and player to be suspended for the remainder of the season being
played, with no refunds.
7. D.
THE DECISION RENDERED BY THE PROTEST COMMITTEE MUST RESULT IN
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:
1.
The protest is considered invalid and the game score stands as is and the protesting team
forfeits the *** $25.00 protest fee. The fee will be forfeited to the Clute PARD.
2.
When protest is ruled valid because of a misinterpretation of a playing rule, the decision
will be corrected and the game shall be replayed from the point at which the wrong
decision was made. The game will be rescheduled.
3.
When protest for ineligibility is determined to be valid, the offending team shall forfeit the
game, and the *** $25.00 protest fee will be returned to the protesting team.
8. FAMILY ATMOSPHERE RULE
PROFANITY DURING THE GAME WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
8. A.
8. B.
CASUAL PROFANITY pertains to expletives not directed at umpires or opposing players, but
uttered by a player, manager/coach frustrated with themselves, a teammate or a situation. If the
offending team is at bat and the profanity is used, the player is out unless the result of the play is
an out in which case the next batter will be declared out. If the offending team is in the field, the
first player to bat in their half of the inning will be declared out. It is possible for a team to come
to bat with one or more outs already recorded or lose their turn at bat altogether. Outs will be
treated as delayed dead ball situations.
PROFANITY DIRECTED AT OPPOSING PLAYERS OR UMPIRES MUST ALWAYS BE
PENALIZED BY EJECTION. The umpire will, based upon his judgment, enforce the profanity rule
by calling the next batter out on the offending team. If the team is at bat, and there is profanity
used in any form, then the next regularly scheduled batter will be ruled out, and not allowed to
bat. If the team is on defense and the profanity offense occurs, then that team’s first scheduled,
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physical batter in the next inning will be ruled out. If the profanity is ruled unsportsmanlike, then
the offending player will be ejected and removed from the game in progress and will be ineligible
for the next scheduled game.
9. CONDUCT
9. A.
Any player(s), coach(s), manager(s), or person(s) associated with a team (i.e. fans) in any way who
verbally or physically assaults or threatens an official of the game, a Parks Department
representative, complex official or any other person, will be ejected from the complex with one
minute to leave the field and five (5) minutes to the complex. THE GAME IN PROGRESS WILL
BE AN AUTOMATIC FORFEIT BY THE OFFENDING TEAM.
NOTE: Complex is defined as the playing area, structures, adjoining park facilities and roads.
The above player(s)/manager(s) ejected will be suspended from ANY league play at the facility
for the remainder of the season and/or a minimum of 8 scheduled games.
9. B.
Any unsportsmanlike behavior is reason an individual may be ‘EJECTED” from the
complex by an umpire or complex official. Unsportsmanlike behavior could involve players, fans,
etc. UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR: includes but is not limited to the following: profanity,
public intoxication, fighting, taunting, talking trash, unnecessary roughness, etc.
Any player ejected for unsportsmanlike behavior will NOT BE eligible to play
the remainder of the game in progress and their next scheduled game.
If a game in progress is disrupted due to opposing players being involved in unsportsmanlike
behavior, the game will be stopped, all offenders will be ejected and both teams will forfeit the
game. This behavior, if flagrant in the opinion of the umpire or park official, will automatically
cause the teams involved to forfeit their next scheduled game as well.
9. C.
9. D.
The use of any ejected player by any team before the player is eligible to play again will
result in the offending team receiving a forfeit and being dropped from the remainder of the
league in progress with no refunds.
The Clute Parks and Recreation Department has the right to remove a team from any league if the
team is considered a detriment to the league. Reasons for a team to be removed from a league
could include the following, but is not limited to these: threats, constant complaints and ejections,
public intoxication, and disregard of league and complex rules. If a team is removed from a
league due to the above, they will NOT receive a refund or be allowed to participate in the next
scheduled league.
9. E.
If the Police Department is called to the facility due to the actions of a team(s), the team(s)
involved will be given forfeits for the game in question and all games remaining on the schedule
or a minimum of eight (8) games. No refunds will be given.
9. F.
Any player that intentionally hits at a pitcher with a batted ball will be ejected and banned
from the league for at least 6 months.
10. RE-CLASSIFICATION OF TEAMS OR PLAYERS
League Officials reserve the right to place teams according to each league circumstances.
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11. HOMERUN POLICIES FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION
The information below is a guideline, but could change during the year, based on
teams input. This rule may be voted on at the pre-season meeting, by poll or
ballot by team managers. It is the team manager’s responsibility to be aware of
the current season /league home run rule. The home run rule will appear on the
initial schedule sent to manager’s each season.
11. A. RECREATIONAL Leagues will allow one (1) over the fence homerun per team per
game. Any additional ball hit over the fence will be considered an out and a dead
ball called by the umpire. This applies to any Men’s, Co-Ed or Church
RECREATIONAL LEAGUE.
11. B. COMBINED (any mixture of competitive and recreational teams) Leagues will be
allowed two (2) over the fence homeruns. Any additional ball hit over the fence
will be considered an out and a dead ball called by the umpire. This applies to
any combined Men’s or Co-Ed league offered as a COMBINED LEAGUE.
11. C. COMPETITIVE Leagues will allow three (3) over the fence homeruns per team per
game. Any additional ball hit over the fence will be considered a single.
This applies to any Men’s or Co-Ed COMPETITIVE LEAGUE.
12. LINK TO CURRENT ASA EQUIPMENT LISTS
ATTACHED IS A LIST OF BATS THAT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN LEAGUE PLAY;
HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT AN ALL INCLUSIVE LIST. BATS MUST HAVE THE CURRENTLY
ACCEPTED ASA CERTIFICATION MARK TO BE CONSIDERED LEGAL. *** IF YOU HAVE A
DOUBT ABOUT A BAT YOU USE, OR YOUR TEAM USES, OR THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO
PURCHASE – PLEASE CHECK THE ASA WEBSITE AND / OR THE CLUTE PARK DEPT. FOR
UPDATED INFORMATION. BATS ARE FREQUENTLY ADDED TO THIS LIST.
ILLEGAL BATS ARE NOT ALLOLWED ON
THE STRATTON RIDGE SPORTSPLEX PREMISES.
Visit www.asasoftball.com and look under certified equipment for more information on bats.
This information is updated as necessary by the Amateur Softball Association. Please note that
some of the older bats are now becoming illegal due to the fact that their physical properties
change with usage.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF CLUTE PARKS DEPARTMENT AT
979-265-8392 OR 1-800-371-2971. EMAIL US AT: [email protected] or [email protected]
The city website is www.ci.clute.tx.us There will be information posted about current leagues /
schedules / standings / tournaments / rainout dates / and rain out information.
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13. LIST OF CURRENT NON-APPROVED BATS
ASA Non-Approved Bat List with Certification Marks 1/26/2012
Combat VIRSP3
Lady Virus Easton SCX2
Synergy Easton SCX22 Synergy 2
Louisville Slugger FPC305 Catalyst (-8)
Louisville Slugger SB304
Louisville Slugger SB34 Genesis
Louisville Slugger SB404 Louisville Slugger
New SB73V TPS Voltage Miken MSF Freak
Miken Ultra Miken
Ultra II Miken
Ultra Maxload
Nokona Tomahawk
Schutt Red/Silver Schutt Bat
Worth EST9
Worth QESTFP
Worth SBWK(Wicked)
Worth SBWKA
Worth WWSC Wicked Comp. (SP Only)
Worth WWSCA Worth XEST9X
Worth XGold Worth XPST4 Worth XRed
Worth XWICKX Wicked (SP Only)
For a complete list of approved bats go to the certified equipment section of
www.asasoftball.com
Last Updated: January 5, 2011
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14. IMPORTANTS THINGS TO REMEMBER
1.) SOFTBALL IS A RECREATIONAL SPORT. Please remember that most people you will
encounter at the ball park have other jobs and responsibilities to go home to. These leagues are
a place for you to get some exercise, have some good fellowship with friends and family and
have some fun. This venue is available to your recreational use; please don’t abuse it or the
people that share their recreational time with you. Good sportsmanship is as important a goal
to accomplish as winning every game. Please have a good time and enjoy your recreational
time, but remember everyone else would like to enjoy their time here also. It’s a game, have a
little fun.
2.) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – (NO GLASS CONTAINERS AT PARK) If you must drink
alcoholic beverages at Stratton Ridge Sportsplex, we have a very simple rule. You may drink
before and after your game. You cannot drink alcoholic beverages during the 55 minute ball
game. We ask that you respect this rule. It’s simple = okay before and after, but not during.
3.) APPROVED LEAGUE SOFTBALL - All teams will hit the same brand / model ball during
the 2012 Clute Stratton Ridge Sportsplex and Lake Jackson MacLean Park softball leagues.
Each team will receive one half dozen balls at the manager’s meeting. If your team needs to
purchase more softballs, they will be available at both complexes for a reasonable price. We
will be approaching Academy about stocking this ball in their Lake Jackson store. Call Clute
265-8392 or Lake Jackson 297-4533 regarding pricing, location and availability of softballs for
slow pitch softball leagues. The penalty for using a different ball in a league game and being
properly protested will be immediate forfeiture of the game being played, if the infraction is
brought to the umpire’s attention by the opposing team or parks official. If the offending team
corrects the ball situation before the opposing team “protests” then all play stands, the correct
ball is entered into the game and play continues.
4.) CITY OF CLUTE WEBSITE - www.ci.clute.tx.us
From the first page, click on Departments, on the drop down menu click on Parks and
Recreation, on the drop down menu click on Facilities, on the drop down menu click on
Stratton Ridge Sportsplex.
The Stratton Ridge Sportsplex page will have ALL of the information you will need to know
about adult softball leagues in Clute. Schedules, Rain Out information, reschedules, upcoming
tournaments and / or leagues. We need email addresses from each team, at least one or two,
all teams will be notified by email for such events as make up games, change in schedule,
forfeits, etc. This is the most efficient way for us to contact each team. Please make sure that
the parks department has a current email address for the manager or assistant manager of each
team.
5.) FAMILY ATMOSPHERE RULE – Please watch your language and actions while on the
playing field and / or bleacher area. There are many people who come and cheer on their
friends and family members. Sometimes frustrations build and things are said, but please try
to control these outburst. This rule gives the umpires a tool, to keep things under control on
the playing field. Please keep in mind that this is a “recreational” opportunity for you and not
a place you should be releasing frustrations and obscenities at fellow participants.
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15. 2012 ASA Playing Rule Changes with Comments
NOTE: All changes below are effective January 1, 2012 unless otherwise noted.
Rule 2 Section 1 Table: Women’s Slow Pitch will have a maximum fence
distance of 300 feet.
Comment: Allows for complexes that hold Men and Women National
Championships on the same fields more flexibility when assigning games
to each field.
Rule 2 Section 1 Table: Men’s Adult Slow Pitch Only (Except Seniors) shall
have a base distance of 70 feet.
Comment: This was tried successfully last year in the A and B
Classification of Men’s Slow Pitch and brought defense back into the
game. It should be used in all classifications of Men’s Slow Pitch in 2012.
(Except Seniors)
Rule 2 Section 1 Table: EFFECTIVE 2013. All Adult Slow Pitch (Except
Seniors) shall have a base distance of 70 feet.
Comment: Allows for more defense in all Adult Slow Pitch starting in
2013.
Rule 3 Section 1A [3]: Adds the sentence; this includes wooden bats that were
made prior to 2000.
Comment: Clarifies that wooden bats made prior to 2000 do not have to
have the ASA Certification Mark and wooden bats made after 2000 must
have the ASA Certification Mark on them to be legal.
Rule 3 Section 1A [4]: Exception: Senior Softball bats may be used in Senior
Championship Play.
Comment: Add an exception to Rule 3 Section 1 that Senior Softball bats
may be used in Senior Championship Play only.
Rule 3 Section 1B: The knob will have a diameter of at least 1.6 inches with no
sharp edges. The knob will be permanently attached to the bat and may be
covered with grip tape.
Comment: Changes the wording from “taped” to “covered” and “safety”
tape to “grip” tape.
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Rule 3 Section 1D: The Handle region of the bat must have a grip made of cork,
grip tape, or other synthetic material that is permanently attached to the bat. No
bare metal, wood or composite material may be exposed in this area. The grip
shall not be less than 6” and not more than 15”. Any attachment such as a
molded finger grip, flare cone or choke up device must be attached with grip
tape. Resin, pine tar or spray substances are permissible on the Grip region only.
Comment: Changes the wording from “safety” tape to “grip” tape, clarifies
that no bare wood or composite material along with metal can be exposed
and allows for the tape to be a minimum of 6 inches in length versus a
minimum of 10 inches in length.
Rule 3 Section 7: The Characteristics of any approved equipment cannot be
unnaturally changed. Examples include icing, cooling or heating of any
equipment. Warming devices for bats are NOT approved.
Comment: Science has proven heating of bats with warming devices
adds to batted ball speed and are now illegal.
Rule 5 Section 8A[1]: Home run limit for Men’s Class A Slow Pitch is 10
Comment: Men’s Class A Slow Pitch home run limit increases from 8 to
10.
Rule 8 Section 1C[2] Exception: Add “The ball is live and on ball four the
Batter-Runner may only advance to 1B unless a play is made on another runner
or there is an errant throw.”
Comment: Clarifies that in the game of Slow Pitch with stealing, the
Batter-Runner is allowed to advance to 1B only on a base on balls unless
another runner on base is played on or there is an errant throw.
Rule 8 Section 7L: When a runner intentionally contacts a fair batted ball that an
infielder has missed.
Comment: Clarifies the rule already in effect by replacing the word
“kicked” with “contacts”.
16. LEAGUE FORMS
See the following pages for current year’s forms.
16. A. Protest Form
16. B. Roster Update Form
16. C. Line Up form – Example
16. D. Current Year’s ASA/Clute Roster Form
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CLUTE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ROSTER UPDATE FORM
This form must be turned into the PARKS OFFICE prior to playing with new team.
NEW TEAM INFORMATION:
ADD PLAYER FORM
Print Player's Name:
Player's Signature:
T-Shirt Size
Current Address:
Date:
City:
Zip:
Day Phone:
Eve. Phone:
Team Name:
Umpire Signature:
Session/Night/League:
Date:
Manager:
Date:
Park Representative:
Date:
Field:
Time:
Office Use:
I, the abovesigned, do hereby agree to play with the above named team
until properly released. I agree upon my honor to abide by the rules governing
this league. In consideration of my participation, I do hereby for myself, my heirs,
my executors, and administrators waive, release and forever discharge any and
all rights and claims for damages which I may have or which may hereafter occur
to me against the sponsors of this activity; the City of Clute Parks and Recreation
Department, it's respective officers, agents, representatives, and/or assigns for
any and all damages which may be sustained and suffered by me in connection
with said association with and/or arising by traveling to, participation in and return
from said activity. The undersigned understands and agrees that the participants
are entered at their own risk in all respects
FAX
979-265-8767
This form must be turned into the parks office.
FORMER TEAM INFORMATION:
RELEASE FORM
Print Player's Name:
Player's signature:
Current Address:
City:
Date:
Zip:
Day Phone:
Eve. Phone:
Team Name:
Umpire Signature:
Session/Night/League:
Date:
Manager:
Date:
Park Representative:
Date:
Field:
THESE FORMS ARE NOT
VALID WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED SIGNATURES
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*INITIALS
BONAFIDE RESIDENCE
DATE OF BIRTH
City
CITY OF
CLUTE PARKS AND RECREATION SOFTBALL LEAGUES AT STRATTON RIDGE SPORTSPLEX.
**PLAYER'S SIGNATURE
Team Name
State
EMAIL
Division / Classification
T‐SHIRT SIZE
20_____ ASA OFFICIAL DISTRICT 27 ROSTER FOR __________________________________________ CLUTE TX __________________________
I, the undersigned player or the parent or legal guardian of a minor player named below, acknowledge, agree and understand that: 1.) Voluntarily and of my own free will, I elect to participate as a member of the softball team and league indicated below.2.) I
understand that there are certain risks and hazards involved in participating in softball including, but not limited to those hazards associated with weather conditions, playing conditions, equipment and other participants in addition to the acts of pitching, throwing,
fielding and catching of the ball, the swinging of the bat, running, jumping, stretching, sliding, diving and collisions with other players and with stationary objects, all of which can cause serious injury or death to me and to other players. I agree that in consideration
for the right to play as a member of the team designated below and in consideration for permission to play on the field arranged for by the team or league: 1.) I voluntarily elect or accept and solely assume all risk of damages, injury, including death, incurred or
suffered by me (a) while practicing or playing as a member of the team so designated,(b) while serving in a non‐playing team member or observer during practice of play by other teams or by other players on my team, and (c) while on or upon the premise of any and
all of the fields arranged for by me, team or league for practice or play, 2.) I release, discharge and agree not to sue the team and/or league designated below or any owner or lease of fields on which softball is played or practiced by my team or the Amateur Softball
Association of America, or their owners, officers, agents, servants, associations, employees, or any person or entity connected with the team, league, field of the Amateur Softball Association of America for any claim, damages, costs or cause of action which I have or
may in the future have as a result of injuries or damages sustained or incurred by me from whatever cause including but not limited to the negligence, breach of contract or wrongful conduct of the parties hereby released. I further agree that I shall hold harmless
and fully indemnify the parties hereby released from any claims, damages, costs including attorney fees, and cause of action which may arise from any claim or cause of action made by me, through me or my behalf even if the damages, injuries or death are caused in
whole or in part by any of the parties or entities hereby released. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND THAT I UNDERSTAND EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS IN THEIS WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AND
AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM. *PLAYER MUST INITIAL AFTER SIGNATURE
I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to play with the below named team until properly released. I agree upon my honor to abide by the rules governing this league. In consideration of my participation, I do hereby for myself, my heirs, my executors, and
administrators waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages which I may have or which may hereafter occur to me against the sponsors of this activity: the City of Clute Parks and Recreation Department, its respective officers,
agents, representative, and/or assigns for any and all damages which may be sustained and suffered by me in connection with said association with and/or arising by traveling to, participation in and return from said activity. The undersigned understands and agrees
that the participants are entered at their own risk in all respects. **PLAYER MUST SIGN DOCUMENT
CLUTE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND ASA OFFICIAL WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION FORM
Parks Department / District 27 Commissioner Signature ________________________________Date________________