Updated: July 18 Still looking for teams. The tournament will not start until Saturday, August 7th. 3rd Annual Directors note: This format has worked great with building our fast pitch league and prepping the teams for State Finals competition. Our league teams did well in 09 MFP State Finals. Dates: August 6 th & 7 th, 2010 Format: Double elimination / Eight (8) Team Limit Cost: Entry = $100.00 + *Progressive pay (Entry confirmation 10 days prior to tournament date) * Above entry fee guarantees team two games, after which advancing teams pay $25.00/game to continue play in the tournament (umpire fees). Maximum cost / team will be $200.00 DEFINITIONS: Mentor / Novice Play - A competitive format designed to develop new pitching and/or players. Mentor Pitcher - An experienced pitcher willing to advise and develop new pitching. Novice Pitcher - One in pursuit of skill and confidence to compete in league or state level play. a.) As the primary pitcher, never championed in League or Tournament Fast Pitch. b.) As a primary pitcher, never won a game at any state class or level of Fast Pitch. (“Novice Pitchers” must be submitted with entry confirmation for review) RULES: A.S.A. except for the following. 1 - Novice pitcher must throw to 3 batters per inning. 2 - Teams may have more than one novice or mentor pitcher. 3 - Everybody bats, free substitution, batting order stays same. 4 - Limit of 3 runs per inning except for “walk off hits” of any kind. (After 3 runs are scored, defense must play through until 3 outs occur, play is stopped or time is called. 5 - In a last inning, be it the 7th inning or by time limit (1hr-45min.), visiting & home team will be allowed unlimited runs. (This allows both teams an opportunity to win the game.) 7 - In any event a team cannot field a “novice pitcher” (injury, unavailable, no volunteer, etc.), a mentor pitcher” may start the inning. However, the batting team places runners on base, beginning at first for each batter that a Novice pitcher was required to face. (This rule allows the game to continue in case of an injury to a Novice Pitcher.) 8 - Home team flip of coin and considered the “official score book”. Lodging: On-site & RV, Campground 3mi, Hotels 20 min. Contact: Rich Kunde - 616-765-5338, e-mail - ra1kunde@yahoo.com P.O. Box # 101, Freeport, MI 49325-0101 |
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2010 Freeport Mentor/Novice Tournament |