2012 Men s Fast Pitch ASA National Championships Class A & B and C West

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1 2012 Men s Fast Pitch ASA National Championships Class A & B and C West Caswell Park - North Mankato, MN August 30 - September 2, 2012

2 Contents of Team Packet Welcome Letter 3 Order of Events 4 General Information 5 Field Locations/Map 7 Hotels/Accommodations 8 Program Information Sheet 11 Attractions in North Mankato & Mankato 12 ASA Fast Pitch Pitcher Classification Rules 13

3 Summer 2012 Dear Team Managers: Congratulations! Your team is qualified as one of the top teams in the country and has earned the right to advance to the 2012 ASA Fast Pitch Nationals to be held in North Mankato, Minnesota. We have planned a great tournament and are looking forward to your arrival. The City of North Mankato, tournament staff and volunteers look forward to hosting you and your team during this exciting weekend of softball! Enclosed is a packet of information concerning tournament procedures which you will need to follow. Please read all the enclosed materials and instructions carefully so the tournament can run efficiently. Please check with your commissioner to assure your ASA Softball official tournament entry form and roster is received by us. If time does not permit, you may hand carry your official ASA roster and pick-up player form, but the official ASA entry form from your state/metro commissioner and $400 entry fee (made payable to City of North Mankato) must be received by Wednesday, August 22, We anticipate a great tournament and look forward to some exciting softball. Once again, congratulations and good luck to your team in the tournament. See you on the diamonds! Lynette Peterson Co-Tournament Director Jack Norman Co-Tournament Director P.S. Two Important Reminders: All Men s Fast Pitch teams that are registered in good standing with the ASA are eligible to compete in the national tournament and C teams may enter either the West or East National, your choice! 1001 Belgrade Avenue, P.O. Box 2055 North Mankato, MN Telephone An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer - 3 -

4 Order of Events Wednesday, August 22 Official ASA tournament entry form and fee due (All classes) Monday, August 27 Tournament Draw Wednesday, August 29 3:00 PM Team Check-in starts at Best Western Hotel (Class C) 1111 Range St, North Mankato, MN Wednesday, August 29 6:00 PM Managers Meeting at Best Western Hotel (Class C) Thursday, August 30 Class C games begin Thursday, August 30 12:00 PM Opening Ceremonies at Caswell Park (All classes) Friday, August 31 6:00PM Team Check-in starts at Fire Station Community Room (Class A & B) 1825 Howard Dr, North Mankato, MN Friday, August 31 7:00PM Managers Meeting at Fire Station Community Room (Class A & B) Friday, August 31 8:30-11:00 PM Players Party, Location TBA Saturday, September 1 Class A & B games begin Sunday, September 2 Games continue Closing Awards Ceremony immediately follows Championship Game Monday, September 3 If necessary - 4 -

5 General Information Site: Dates: Tournament Website: Caswell Park 1875 Howard Dr. North Mankato, MN August 30 - September 3, Class C West September 1-3, Class A & B Co-Tournament Directors: Lynette Peterson, lynettep@northmankato.com, Jack Norman ASA Representative: TBD Tournament Umpire-in-Chief: Bill Silves, wildbillsilves@msn.com, Umpire Coordinator: Entry Fee: TBD $400 (payable to City of North Mankato) send entry form and fee to: City of North Mankato Attn: Lynette Peterson 1001 Belgrade Ave, PO Box 2055 North Mankato, MN Entry Deadline: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Must include entry form and official ASA entry form signed by commissioner Rosters: Eligibility: Official ASA Softball Tournament Roster and pick-up player forms may be mailed or hand delivered and submitted during team check-in. All players must have a valid driver s license or state I.D. in their possession. If driver s license has been revoked, the revocation slip, birth certificate, and a preapproved alternative photo I.D. must be presented. Per ASA rules, players without valid driver s license or alternative methods cited herein will not be allowed to participate. Playing Rules: All ASA playing rules apply. General Tournament Regulations: Game Time: 1. Team managers must have full control of their players at all times including on and off the field. 2. In case of a perceived misapplication of a playing rule, the team manager may consult game officials. Others are to be kept out of the discussions. Judgment plays may not be protested. 3. Team managers are to report any unsportsmanlike or derogatory acts by players or spectators to the tournament director. 4. Any report by hotel or motel management of destruction of property or abuse of hotel or motel property and/or guests will result in suspension/ disqualification or other appropriate action. 5. Players/managers ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike act likely will be disqualified from tournament play. A hearing will be held. Game time is forfeit time

6 General Information (continued) Official Schedule: Protests: Structure: Bat Check: Awards: Official Ball: Delays: Following completion of the first round of the tournament play the official tournament schedule becomes the bracket posted at the tournament headquarters. Managers/players must check it after each game played. Please study rules, especially pitching, equipment, appeals and protest procedures. All protests will be handled by the tournament committee and the decision of the committee will be final. Three game guarantee Bats must be presented for inspection at the tournament headquarters at least one-half hour prior to a team s first scheduled game. Trophies will be awarded in accordance with Article of the ASA Code. Dudley 44 COR/375 Optic Yellow Solid Core Ball All games must be completed. In the event of rain or any cause which interrupts a game, the game must be resumed at the exact point where it was stopped. It is the manager s responsibility to report to the tournament headquarters for rescheduling information. Please see Official Order of Finish in the ASA Code for procedures to determine standings in case games cannot be finished. Uniforms: All players must comply with the ASA uniform rules according to Rule 3, Section 6 of the ASA Participant Manual. Team Dugouts: The home team will use the third base dugout. In the event a team plays back to back on the same field, they are not required to change dugouts. Coin Toss: A coin toss will take place 30 minutes prior to the game time designated on the official bracket board at tournament headquarters to determine the home and visiting team. Managers may also pick up the game balls and lineup sheet at this time. Official Lineups: Team managers must report to the tournament headquarters a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of each game to receive an official line-up sheet. Dugout Limit: Infield Practice: Pets: Player Passes: Admission: Souvenirs: Concessions: Alcoholic Beverages: Personnel allowed: rostered players, two managers, one scorer and bat person. Infield practice will not be allowed before games. Teams may warm up on grass while infield is being prepared. No pets allowed at Caswell Park. Rostered players only and team managers only (maximum of 20 players). All participants must be in team uniform to gain admission to the complex. Participants not in uniform will be required to pay the daily admission price. Adults Students Seniors Daily: $8.00 $6.00 $6.00 There will be no charge for parking. Children 9 and under are free. Admission includes Souvenir Tournament Program while supplies last. A wide variety of reasonably priced souvenirs will be available. A wide variety of concessions will be available. COOLERS MAY NOT BE BROUGHT INTO THE COMPLEX. Please support the concessions stand. The legal drinking age in Minnesota is 21 years old. NO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE PARK OR PARKINGS LOTS

7 Field Locations Caswell Park - 6 fields 1875 Howard Dr North Mankato, MN JAYCEE PARK Jaycee Park - 3 fields 147 Jaycee Ct Mankato, MN

8 2012 ASA Men s A, B and C West Fast Pitch Nationals Caswell Park, North Mankato, MN Tournament Dates: Men s A & B Fast Pitch Nationals, September 1-2, 2012 Men s C West Fast Pitch Nationals, August 30-September 2, 2012 Room Block Dates: August 30-September 3, 2012 Tournament Attendees may choose from the following hotels, all of which are holding a block of sleeping rooms August 30 through September 3, Check your 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choices of hotel and then complete all sections of the housing reservation below. Return the form to Lynette Peterson via fax at (507) , at lynettep@northmankato.com or mail to Lynette Peterson, North Mankato Convention & Visitor s Bureau, 1001 Belgrade Avenue, North Mankato, MN If your request cannot be accommodated at your preferred hotels, you will be notified. Hotels (Addresses and Rates of Hotels Attached to Form): Best Western (Host Hotel) Microtel Inn & Suites Mankato City Center Hotel AmericInn Hotel & Conf. Center Holiday Inn Express Grandstay Residential Suites Country Inn & Suites Hilton Garden Inn Name: Team Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: Arrive/Depart Dates: / to / # of nights: Approximate Arrival Time: Confirmation: ed Mailed Room preference: One Bed; # of rooms Two Beds; # of rooms FINAL CONFIRMATION ON YOUR ROOMS WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY FROM THE HOTEL. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN (507)

9 Tournament Hotel Room Pricing Name of Tournament: ASA Men s A, B and C West Fast Pitch Nationals Property: Best Western, 1111 Range Street, North Mankato (507) aherz@hickorytech.net Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $94.99 (1-2 adults/room Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $94.99 $5 extra charge/ Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $94.99 person above 2) Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $94.99 Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $94.99 Property: Mankato City Center Hotel, 101 E. Main Street (507) Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $90.00 Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $ Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $ Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $90.00 Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $90.00 Property: Holiday Inn Express, 2051 Adams Street (507) Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $ Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $ Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $ Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $ Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $ Property: Country Inn & Suites, 1900 Premier Drive (507) Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $ Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $ Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $ Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $ Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $ Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN (507)

10 Property: Microtel Inn & Suites, 200 St. Andrews Drive (507) Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $91.99 Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $91.99 Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $91.99 Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $91.99 Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $ rooms at a rate of $91.99 Property: AmericInn Hotel & Conference Center, 240 Stadium Road (507) Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $89.99 Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $89.99 Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $89.99 Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $89.99 Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $89.99 Property: Grandstay Residential Suites, 1000 Raintree Road (507) Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $99.90 Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $99.90 Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $99.90 Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $99.90 Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $99.90 Property: Hilton Garden Inn, 20 Civic Center Plaza (507) Thursday, August 30, rooms at a rate of $ Friday, August 31, rooms at a rate of $ Saturday, September 1, rooms at a rate of $ Sunday, September 2, rooms at a rate of $ Monday, September 3, rooms at a rate of $ For questions concerning hotel information or pricing, please contact Lynette Peterson at (507) or lynettep@northmankato.com Belgrade Avenue North Mankato, MN (507)

11 Program Information (Reproduction permitted) In order to produce the tournament program, we need your team s roster and photo. Please use the form below to complete your team s roster information. your team photo to lynettep@northmankato.com. THIS IS NOT YOUR OFFICIAL ROSTER. UNOFFICIAL ROSTER NAME UNIFORM # POSITION

12 Attractions Golf Courses North Links - Cty Rd 6, off Hwy 14 - (507) hole, par 72 - Driving range - 2 hole practice course - Pro Shop - Carts available Terrace View Golf Course - (507) hole, par 36-9 hole, par 27 executive course - Driving range - Carts Minneopa Golf Club Pintail Street - (507) hole, par 33 - Putting green - Pro Shop - Carts available Movie Theatres Cinemark Movies 8 - River Hills Mall - (507) Cine 6 Theatre Stadium Road - (507) featuring stadium seating Bowling Alleys & Recreation Jerry Dutler s Range St N, North Mankato - (507) WOW! Zone Adams St, Mankato - (507) 625-BOWL Swimming Spring Lake Park - (507) Sand-bottom pool with diving well Tourtellotte Park - (507) wading, main and diving pools Hiniker Pond - Sand-bottom gravel pit - no lifeguards or admission River Hills Mall More than 100 specialty stores, food court, carousel and theatres. The 700,000 square foot mall has something for everyone. The mall is anchored by Target, Sears, Herbergers, JC Penny and Scheel s Sports. Grand Champions Hwy 22 - (507) Two 18 hole miniature golf courses, 6 batting cages, driving range Mankato Brewery 1119 Center Street, North Mankato (507) (BEER) Focused on creating authentic beers that reflect heritage of the region and its people, the crew at Mankato Brewery invites you to try our beer and to experience local flavor. Check out our website or give us a call for the gift shop hours, tours and all things Mankato Brewery related. Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery 1179 E. Pearl Street, Kasota (507) Hand-crafted, Chankaska Wines artisan winemaking techniques ensure a transformation from hearty grapes on the vine to a flavorful wine experience. After successfully completing the first harvest in 2011, Chankaska Wines now has produced over 9,000 gallons (approximately 3,800 cases) of wine. Open daily at 11 a.m

13 ASA Fast Pitch Pitcher Classification Rules Please carefully review F. National Adult Fast Pitch Pitchers Classification Board. 01. Responsibilities. The National Pitcher Classification Board will oversee all aspects of the adult fast pitch pitcher classification. The Board will create procedures regarding classification. a. The Board will consist of five people, one representative from each territory plus one at-large member, as shown: Eastern Territory Northern Territory Southern Territory Western Territory At large member to be assigned by ASA President. NOTE: If a territory cannot elect a representative, then the president will fill the vacancy by appointment. b. Each territory representative shall name a territorial subcommittee comprised of no less than five and no more than 9 people from their territory. Local association representatives will be as signed in conjunction with the Association Commissioner. 02. Duties. a. Each territory shall create and maintain a fast pitch pitcher classification. b. This board is to uphold the national pitchers list and classification strategy. c. This board in concert with the National ASA Office staff will oversee and maintain a national pitchers classification list. d. This board in concert with the National ASA National Office staff will communicate with the tournament directors of ASA National Championships to ensure all pitchers participating in ASA Fast Pitch events are within the established procedures. e. This board will also seek out further information by contacting local commissioners, player representatives, district commissioners, league directors, and tournament directors to acquire the best and most recent information on fast pitch pitchers. 03. Rules. a. Male and Female pitchers that are classified Major Fast Pitch by the local association in which they reside must remain in that classification until changed by the same local association. b. Any Men s Class B or C Fast Pitch pitcher who earns First Team All Tournament, MVP or out standing pitcher awards and whose team is reclassified pursuant to Article 507 ( H ) ( 02 ) or Article 507 ( H ) ( 03 ), must pitch at the higher classification their next ASA playing season. c. No foreign pitchers are allowed to pitch in Men s Class C Fast Pitch. d. In all adult Fast Pitch, no USA National Team Member may participate below the Class A Classification. e. All Men s Fast Pitch players and or teams rated below Major are eligible to participate in the Men s Major Fast Pitch National Championship and retain their eligibility for their original classification in Championship Play. f. Men s Major Fast Pitch Players will be classified by a restricted fast pitch players list. The restricted fast pitch players list will be available on the ASA website and this list will be updated, modified and/or revised on a regular and continuous basis, but will be finalized by August 15 each year for the current year s National Championship Finals. The players on this list are ineligible to participate in the Men s Class A, B, and C Fast Pitch classification. Any appeals regarding this list can be made through the ASA National Office to the Fast Pitch Classification Board. g. Fast Pitch Players who participate in the ISC World Tournament or the NAFA Open or AA- Major tournaments may only participate in the Men s Class B or above in ASA in the same calendar year

14 ASA Fast Pitch Pitcher Classification Rules (continued) 04. Classification Appeal. Pitchers classified in accordance with this article have the right to appeal their classification after participating at the higher classification. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the team s local commissioner and should include game results and reason for appeal. The local commissioner shall evaluate the information presented and forward the appeal with their recommendation to the National Adult Fast Pitch Pitcher s Board. The National Adult Fast Pitch Pitchers Board shall review the information presented and make a determination on the appeal. 02. Mandatory Team Reclassification. An adult team that has four or more players on a roster, including pick-up players, from a team or teams that finished in the following divisions and classifications in the same National Championship Final must participate in the next higher classification in championship play for their next ASA playing season unless they played in the highest classification. In all Adult national Championships, the top finishing 10% ( plus ties ) will be reclassified to the next higher classification. Fractions will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. NOTE: If a team fails to participate in Championship play the next calendar year this restriction will remain in effect until the team participates at the higher classification. NOTE: The ASA National Office shall forward the championship rosters for teams that are subject to the Mandatory Classification Rule, Article 507 ( H )( 02 ) to the respective National Championship Tournament Directors as follows: 01. The tournament for which the team is advancing ( Higher Classification ). 02. The tournament for which they participated in the previous year ( Lower Classification ). 03. Restricted Classification Rule. a. Teams. A team that wins two or more games in a double elimination bracket, or three or more games in a three game bracket, excluding forfeits, in a National Championship Final may not participate in a lower classification in the same division of championship play during their next ASA playing season unless they played in the highest classification. A team that has four or more players on a roster, including pick-ups, from such a team shall be considered the same team. EXCEPTIONS: 01. Men's Major Fast Pitch. Any team that has not competed in the Men's Major Fast Pitch National Championship Tournament for two consecutive years shall be allowed to participate in a lower classification regardless of the number games won at the national tournament, provided they have received permission from their Local Commissioner, to compete at a lower classification for the following season. 02. Men s Class A Slow Pitch b. Returning Players. A team that has a combination of four or more players on a roster, including pick-ups, from a team or teams subject to mandatory reclassification and/or restricted classification must maintain the classification as assigned by the mandatory classification rule. EXCEPTION: Players that have successfully appealed and been granted a reclassification shall not be counted towards the four player rule for a returning team. c. Pitchers. Male and Female pitchers that are classified Major Fast Pitch by the local association in which they reside must remain in that classification until changed by the same local association. Any Men s Class B or Class C Fast Pitch pitcher who earns First team All Tournament Awards, MVP or outstanding pitcher and whose team is reclassified pursuant to Article 507 ( H ) ( 02 ) or Article 507 ( H ) ( 03 ), must pitch at the higher classification the following ASA playing season. All of the above information including the current pitchers classification list can be found at