STATE OF TEXAS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 46th ANNUAL DARYL ENTROP MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

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1 STATE OF TEXAS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 46th ANNUAL DARYL ENTROP MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Brother Knights, THE 2018 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018, IN SCHULENBURG, TEXAS. National Knights of Columbus Softball Tournament will be held in Highland, Illinois on August 18, For more information, please contact any of the committee members below: Stanley Pesek Larry Kuciemba Steve Simons Matt Hudec Enclosed or attached is the entry forms for the 2018 Knights of Columbus Texas State Softball Tournament and these entry forms are due by June 4, Remember as a team manger it is your responsibility to have all the documentation needed to complete your team s entry form. To complete your team s entry you must include, completed entry form this means all names, membership numbers and council numbers, the council or councils supreme membership rosters (dated June 1, 2018), and a check for the full entry fee of $ The entry fee for entries postmarked by June 4, 2018 or earlier is $285.00, entries postmarked after June 4, 2018 is $ Brothers last year some of you submitted half completed entry forms, and no Supreme Membership Rosters just to beat the entry deadline, so you wouldn t have to pay the late entry fee of $ You also waited until the last minute to submit your team s entry, so there was not time to return them to avoid the late fee. Starting this year if you submit an incomplete entry form, it will be returned to you and if you have waited until the last minute to submit it and by it being returned you go past the June 4th deadline you will be subject to the late fee of $75.00, it s your choice. I am going to ask when completing the team entry form please type or print. Sometimes a player s name does not appear on the player s registration sheet where it should be because it is misspelled and please do not use nicknames? If a persons name shows up on the supreme membership roster as John Doe then don t sign him up as George Doe. Also please make sure your players know which division they are playing in, the teams name and their council number. Fraternally, Larry Kuciemba, State Softball Committeeman (Cell) kuciemba@comcast.net

2 STATE OF TEXAS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 46th ANNUAL DARYL ENTROP MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT DATES: Saturday June 4th ENTRY FORM POSTMARK DEADLINE Saturday June 23rd Registration of players at Schulenburg Complex Saturday June 23rd State Softball Tournament Sunday June 24 th Conclusion of Tourney (In Case of Bad Weather) SITE: Schulenburg Softball Fields Complex / Schulenburg, Texas DIVISIONS / FORMATS / AWARDS: There are three (3) tournament divisions: Open Division 40 and Over Division Fraternal/Recreational Division All divisions will play a three (3) game guarantee. OPEN-Division - Trophies for this division will be awarded to the top 25% of the participating teams. **There was a change made to the rule of teams picking-up up to but not more than 5 players from another council, so be sure you read the new rule. (Under eligibility Section 2 a) T-Shirts (16) will be awarded to the Divisional Champs and Runner-Up; trophies will be awarded in each division. Additional shirts may be purchased at a nominal fee.

3 TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES: Entry Forms: All entries must be postmarked by June 4, All entries postmarked after June 4, 2018, will be assessed a $75.00 late registration fee, thus making the entry fee for that team $ Entries which do not have all of the required documentation submitted on time will be deemed late and could be subject to the $75.00 late fee. This means if you have players from other councils their council s supreme membership rosters must be included with your entry form as well. All entry forms must be filled out completely, with each player s name, membership number and council number. Eligibility: 1. All Divisions: a) Each player s name must appear on the Councils June 1, 2018 Supreme Membership Roster. b) Each player must possess a current and valid Knights of Columbus membership/travel card for presentation during the tournament. c) Each player must possess one of the following pictured identification cards for presentation during the tournament: Drivers License, valid Texas State ID Card, or a Military ID Card. d) Players will also need to register prior to the beginning of their first game. A special wristband will be issued to each player and this band must remain on the player s wrist throughout the tournament. If a player removes his wristband for whatever reason, the player will need to return to the registration booth with their proper identification and be issued a new band. 2. In Addition: a) **Open Division Any team may pick-up to but not more than five (5) players from another council not participating in the tournament. b) In the 40 and Over Division, a team may be made up of players from other councils provided that at least 50% of the players participating in the tournament are members of the sponsoring council. c) For the 40 and Over Division, players must be of the required age on or before December 31, d) Provided that eligibility rules are met, a person may play in two (2) or more different divisions. e) Only the team manager or his designated coach is allowed to approach the games umpire about a decision or call in question. The home plate umpire will have complete control of the game. The team manager or coach is to control his own team. This is a fraternal tournament and we ask that all Knights remember that umpires are only human and can make mistakes. f) We will be using the one (1) ball one (1) strike count there will be no courtesy foul. g) The team s scheduled game time will be deemed forfeit time. h) All games will be 55 minutes with the exception of the Divisions Championship game. Championship games have no time limit and will run the full 7 innings. However the run rule limit does apply. i) Courtesy Runner A courtesy runner may be used once and only once per inning. The courtesy runner may be any player in the current lineup.

4 Home Run Limits: Open Division - 5 Home Runs per game. 40 and Over - 3 Home Runs per game. Fraternal/Recreational Division - 3 Home Runs per game. Any home runs hit over the stated limit for that division will be considered an out. Run Rule: A game will be called complete if a team is leading by: Bats: 15 or more runs after 4 innings Or 10 or more runs after 5 innings. BATS- Only ASA and USSSA bats having the NEW STAMPED CERTIFICATIONS. For ASA-Bats must have the 2013 ASA SHIELD CERTIFICATION LOGO. For USSSA-Bats must have the BPF THUMBPRINT CERTIFICATION LOGO. ABSOLUTELY NO SENIOR-FLEX bats allowed in any division! We intend to have all teams place all bats outside a plastic container near the on deck circle before each game. A proper inspection by the umpire will be conducted and all approved bats will be placed in the plastic container. All approved bats must remain in the container throughout the game. If the bat goes to the dugout, it will not be allowed for the remainder of the game. Only 16 bats per team will be allowed! Many State and National softball tournaments are now using this procedure and it is working extremely well. The Texas K of C State Softball Committee reserves the right to add any additional illegal softball bats at any time before or during the Texas State Softball Tournament to preserve the safety of the players and participants, if deemed necessary. Gentleman you know if the bats you are using are legal or not. We should not have to go around and inspect everyone s bats. We did not want to do this but for the safety of everyone concerned we have come up with a couple of guidelines which will be strictly enforced in this year s tournament and all future Knights of Columbus Softball Tournaments.

5 Illegal and Altered Bats: If a player comes to bat and the bat is deemed to be an illegal bat the batter will be called out, the bat will be confiscated for the remainder of that game, and the batter will be ejected for the remainder of that game. Also the person that came to bat with the altered bat will be ejected from any other play in this year s tournament. That means if that player was listed to play with another team in another division, he is not eligible to play. Thus if that team then does not have enough players to continue then they will have to forfeit their games as well. Also any trophies won will be forfeited as well. Balls: The tournament will provide one new ball and the best ball from the prior game at each field. Brackets: Brackets for all divisions will be drawn prior to the tournament and will be ed to the manager listed on the entry form and to the Address that is provided. Player Registration: There will be booths set up at Schulenburg Fields on Saturday morning starting at 7:00 am for players to register and be issued their wrist bands. Each player will need to personally register and will need to have with them all of the necessary identification (Membership/Travel Card, Drivers License, valid Texas ID Card, or a Military ID Card). Let s have a happy and safe tournament!!!!! For further information you may contact: Larry Kuciemba, State Softball Committeeman, 227 Main Street, Sealy, TX kuciemba@comcast.net

6 STATE OF TEXAS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 46th ANNUAL DARYL ENTROP MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM TO ENTER: 1. Fill out the entry form completely. 2. Send this entry form, copies of your councils Supreme membership rosters, and a check for $285.00, per entry, payable to K of C State Athletic Fund all together and mail to: 2018 State Softball Tournament; 227 Main Street; Sealy, TX ************** (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) ************** City: Council # Team Name: Mangers Name Address City & Zip Code ( ) ( ) Home Telephone No. Work Telephone No. Address DIVISION: (Select One) (Open) (40+ Over) (Fraternal/Recreational) Players Name Membership No. Council No No team is allowed to carry more than 20 players on the team roster. Be sure to include your Council(s) Supreme membership roster and payment with your entry form. Incomplete entries will be returned.