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Softball
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| Dates: |
July 20-21, 2013 - Fast Pitch Competition
July 27-28, 2013 - Slow Pitch Competition |
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| Location: |
Rainbow Softball Center, 1615 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, MO |
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| Entry Fee: |
$250 team fee by July 1. $300 after July 1 (space permitting). |
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| Deadline: |
Deadline for Fast Pitch is July 6. Deadline for Slow Pitch is July 13. |
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| Check In: |
All teams must check-in at the Hearnes Center at least one hour prior to your first game. |
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| Commisioner: |
Rick Petty, (573) 690-1977 |
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| How to Enter: |
ROSTER / ROSTER ADDITIONS
We must have a completed roster turned into our office along with your registration. Players may be added to your roster at no charge prior to the following deadlines. If you register by mail, your roster must be turned into our office by July 7. If you register online, your must enter your roster into the Team Management by July 7. Please note your team entry and payment must be received by your sport’s specific entry deadline. Changes may still be made to your roster after these dates, but MUST be done during check-in at the Hearnes Center. Roster additions at this time will be charged $5 per person added to the roster and there will be no limit to the roster addition charges. Additions received after these dates will not be processed. |
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| Format Rules: |
- Teams must supply 2 softballs per game. Teams will hit their own ball. Fast Pitch - ball must be COR .47 / Compression .375. Slow Pitch - ball must be COR .52 / Compression .300. Coed teams must supply 2 mens and 2 womens balls per game.
- Competitors age is determined by their age on January 1 of the current year
- Each team will be responsible for providing a scorekeeper.
- Men’s slow pitch divisions may be combined if the number of teams registered warrants.
- All teams will be guaranteed two games weather permitting.
- Maximum roster size for fast pitch teams is 18 players, slow pitch roster limit is 20 players.
- The slow pitch softball division is designed for the amateur, recreational softball participant.
- The average STATE GAMES softball team regularly competes in league play.
- The softball tournaments will follow ASA rules and regulations with the exceptions listed below.
- Men’s B division will be allowed a maximum of 4 home runs per game.
- Men’s C division will be allowed a maximum of 2 home runs per game.
- Men’s D division will not be allowed any home runs.
- Co-Rec division will be allowed a maximum of 3 home runs per game.
- Any home run hit above these limits will be counted as an out.
- A run-ahead rule will be used in all Show-Me STATE GAMES softball. The run rule is:
- A five-inning/seven-run rule and three-inning/12-run rule will be used in fast pitch.
- A five-inning/10-run rule and three-inning/15-run rule will be used in slow pitch.
- Time limit of 70 minutes will be used in all fast pitch games and 60 minutes in all slow pitch games.
- Tie breaker will be effective beginning in the 7th inning in all fast pitch games.
- Fast Pitch - mandatory courtesy runner for catchers.
- NO metal cleats for any division, fast pitch or slow pitch.
- Slow Pitch will use 1 and 1 count on all batters.
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| Other Info: |
Weather Policy: Sports using outdoor sites are weather dependent. Competitions will be conducted unless Show-Me State Games officials determine weather conditions to be potentially dangerous or life threatenting, or if the playing fields would incur significant damage. NO refunds due to weather. |
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| Event Codes Information |
| Code | Event | Code | Event |
| SB001 | Slow Pitch - Men's B |
SB002 | Slow Pitch - Men's C |
| SB003 | Slow Pitch - Men's D |
SB004 | Slow Pitch - Women |
| SB005 | Slow Pitch - 40 and over Men |
SB006 | Slow Pitch - Coed |
| SB010 | Fast Pitch - 10 and Under, Female |
SB012 | Fast Pitch - 12 and Under, Female |
| SB014 | Fast Pitch - 14 and Under, Female |
SB016 | Fast Pitch - 16 and Under, Female |
| SB018 | Fast Pitch - 18 and Under, Female |
SB020 | Fast Pitch - Women |
| SB999 | Missouri State Senior Games - Softball |
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