SOFTBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION A Fun & Rewarding Place To Play P.O. Box 1307 Mustang, OK. 73064 (405) 376-7034-O 2013 SPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Men s 55+ AAA & AA 65+ Major Plus, Major, AAA & AA Division 75+ Major Plus & Major Only & 80+ September 12th - September 15th Dalton, Georgia Tournament Format - Five (5) Game Minimum All Teams begin play on Thursday, September 12 th Three (3) Games in Round Robin/Pool Play Minimum of Two (2) Games in Double Elimination S.P.A. Sanctioned Tournament All S.P.A. rules apply in these World Championships. All teams must be S.P.A. registered and have a S.P.A. team sanction number. All Players must be S.P.A. registered a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the World Championships. No Players will be allowed to participate in the World Championship without a current S.P.A. Players card. Softball Complexes Heritage Point, Dalton, GA. It has ten (10) fields. Additional Complexes may be used based upon the number of teams. Maps/Directions are available at www.softballspa.com Address: 1275 Cross Plains Trail, Dalton, GA. 30721 Field Conditions: The Tournament Committee reserves the right to change any game time, playing fields, or dates, or make any other changes to conduct the tournament. Team Roster & Entry Fee The following items must be sent to the S.P.A. National Headquarters: Team s Official Roster,(On-Line Roster Only) (with completed S.P.A. Player Card numbers), Official Team Entry Form & SPA Team Reg. #. Entry fee to the S.P. World Championships is $695 Entry fee payment: Check or online www.softballspa.com Entry Fee Deadline: All entries must be received by S.P.A. No later than August 30th. Do not be late! It is the responsibility of the team manager to insure that their entry fee has been received prior to the entry fee deadline. Do not assume that your entry fee has been received by S.P.A. A team manager who fails to receive a notice of receipt within a reasonable time will need to contact S.P.A. to insure your team is in the World Tournament. Mail to S.P.A. P.O. Box 1307 (405) 376-7034 Phone Mustang, OK. 73064 (405) 376-7035 Fax
Refund Policy No entry fees will be refunded after the entry deadline August 30th. No Exceptions! Softballs Official S.P.A. balls will be used 44 Core, 375 CP. S.P.A. will give one dozen free softballs to each team. Additional softballs will be available for purchase at $39 Per Dozen & $20 ½ Dozen. Bats All bats must have a factory/manufactured stamp of 1.21 BPF or less All bats will be checked prior to each tournament game. Any illegal or altered bats will be confiscated for the duration of the tournament. Any player caught using an altered bat will be ejected from the game and possibly the tournament. The player may face additional suspensions based upon the violation. Home Run Rule Major Plus: 7 Home runs + 1up & Walk Major: 4 Home runs + 1up & Walk AAA: 3 Home Runs & Out AA: 1 Home Run & Out AAA: 5 Run Limit Run Limits Per Inning AA: 5 Run Limit Note All Divisions: Last inning unlimited runs. Game Times There is a time limit in the Pool Play/Round Robin play 1 Hour (Finishing that inning) plus one additional inning. No time limits in the Double Elimination Bracket -Game time is forfeit time. Run Rule 20 Runs after 4 Innings, 15 Runs after 5 Innings Special Tournament Awards Package Team Awards: 1st 3rd Place Awards Individuals: 1st & 2 nd Place All-American Team All- American Team Awards: Player ID & Check-in The Manager is responsible for checking their team s player s cards. Be sure the player s card is current and up to date! Do not put your team at risk by not checking! Players will be not be allowed to play without being S.P.A. registered or if they have an expired card! Players are required to have their S.P.A. Player card and Drivers license available at the park. Players and their S.P.A. cards will be check during the tournament. Players will receive a wrist band at check-in to be eligible to participate. This wrist band must be worn the duration of the tournament. Save your team time - Check in as a team Players will sign the roster when they check in (2)
Protests Regular protest fee of $75 cash must be posted at the time of the protest. Player Eligibility Protest: The fee is $75 per player protest If the protest is ruled in your favor, your money will be returned. Bat protest fee is $450 [Non refundable] at the time of the bat protest The Tournament Directors, sponsors, and hosts assume that all players are competing at their own risk, and will not be liable for any accidents or injuries. Entry into the tournament constitutes agreement to these conditions. SPA reserves the right to classify/re-classify a team at any time including the World Championships. Tournament Event Schedule Wednesday - September 11 th 7:30pm 8:30pm Managers Meeting The meeting will be conducted at the Heritage Point Pavilion All team managers or a representative are required to attend this meeting. Teams will receive their tournament packet & free Dozen softballs. Thursday September 12 th 8:00am - 900am 13 th Annual Ladies Breakfast Location TBA *Ladies, bring a gift (just one) to represent your team or state at this fun occasion! 9:30am 5:00pm All Teams begin Pool Play Games 7:00pm Opening Ceremonies, All-Star Games, Skill Games & Ice Cream Social Friday September 13 th 9:00am 12:00pm - Teams Continue Pool Play Games 12:00pm 10:00pm Double Elimination Play Saturday September 14 th 8:30am 10:00pm Tournament Games Double Elimination Games Sunday September 15 th 8:30 am 3:00 pm Tournament Championship Games All teams flying in for the tournament should schedule their returning flights after 6:00pm Sunday to avoid a conflict with their Championship game. (3)
Golden Circle Hotels S.P.A. has set up a top quality group of hotels called the Golden Circle. These hotels are very supportive of the Senior teams and our National Tournament. The Golden Circle Hotels will be offering the following: Excellent Room Rates, Top Quality Rooms and Friendly Staff They also provide the S.P.A. rooms for our Umpires and Directors TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
DISTANCE TO HERITAGE POINT PARK RATES FOR S.P.A. INTERIOR / EXTERIOR CORRIDORS FULL / CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST POOL IN-ROOM COFFEE IN-ROOM HAIRDRYER IN-ROOM IRON / BOARD IN-ROOM MICROWAVE / REFRIGERATOR IN-ROOM SAFE PETS ALLOWED FITNESS CENTER INTERNET ACCESS MEETING SPACE BUSINESS CENTER DALTON, GEORGIA LODGING PROPERTIES Discounted Rates for July 18-21 & Sept.4 -Sept. 22, 2013 for guests coming to the SPA World Championship Hampton Inn-Host 1000 Market Street 706-226-4333 / 800- HAMPTON Julie Pavlu Comfort Inn & Suites 905 Westbridge Road 706-259-2583 Country Inn & Suites 903 Westbridge Road 706-278-9700 / 800-456- 4000 Michelle O Quinn Courtyard by Marriott 785 College Drive 706-275-7215 Kim Czyz Rodeway Inn 911 Market St. 706-275-0100 7.15 7.15 mi 7.15 5.58 $92.00 I C I Y Y Y Y / Y S Y Y Suite- $97.00 / sgl/dbl $82.00 I C I Y Y Y Y/Y S Y Y Y Y $89.00-s I F I Y Y Y Y / Y N Y Y Y Y $92.00 I R I Y Y Y S Y N Y Y Y Y %56.00 Y Y Holiday Inn Express 795 College Drive 706-217-6200 / 800-444- 8888 Celina Suarez La Quinta Inn & Suites 715 College Drive 706-272-9099 / 800-228- 1000 Harvey Neal Howard Johnson 790 College Dr 706-281-1880 5.58 5.58 6.23 mi $99.00 I C I Y Y Y Y / Y $89.00 I Y O Y Y Y S Y Y %75.00 E Y O S Y S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Super 8 Motel (North) 2107 Chattanooga Road 706-226-9579 / 800-398- 0022 Bob Sheth Quality Inn 875 College Drive 706-278-0500 / 800-753- 6310 Sonia Perez Red Roof Inn 1529 W Walnut 706=226-1100 4.63 6.23 $59.99 E C O Y S S S $69.99 E C Y Y Y Y / Y Y $62.99 Y Y
2013 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM ENTRY FORM (Please Circle) Men s Age Division & Team Classification: 55+ AAA 55+ AA 65+ Major Plus 65+ Major 65+ AAA 65+ AA 75+ Major Plus 75+ Major 80+ DIV Team Name: S.P.A. Team Sanction # List Qualifying Tournament Locations: (minimum 2) 1. 2 3 Manager Name: Address: City State Zip Code Telephone #: Residence Cell Business Fax E-mail Address: Hotel Telephone # Number of Hotel Rooms Team Check List 1. Mail in completed Team Entry Form with S.P.A. Team Registration Number. 2. Team Roster Must be entered ON-LINE, Players will sign roster at check-in. 3. Mail in entry fee (Please make payable to S.P.A.) Deadline August 30th Mail to: S.P.A. or online: www.softballspa.com P. O. Box 1307 Team Entry Fee: $695 Mustang, OK. 73064 Telephone: (405) 376-7034 Fax (405) 376-7035 Note: Managers should check their player s cards prior to the National tournament. Do not put your team at risk by not checking them. Players will be checked in and given a wrist band to be eligible to participate. Players will not be allowed to play in the Championships if they are not S.P.A. registered or have an expired card! Players will not be allowed to register at the event TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
To: Team Manager From: Ridge Hooks Subject: All-Star Team Selections SOFTBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION a fun & rewarding place to play P. O. Box 1307 Mustang, OK. 73064 Purpose of the All-Star event: Softball Players Association takes great pride in recognizing its players for their accomplishments during the current season. The All-Star program began in 1999, in Panama City Beach, FL. Since that National Championship over 2,500 players have received this prestigious award. It has become a very special and traditional award to the players. Each team is given three All-Star selections. Remember, that these players deserve the awards that they will receive, (Certificate and unique All-Star patch, etc.). Your team s All-Stars will participate in a special All-Star Game on Thursday night. This will be a very special memory for them, their family, and your team. Please help us select the deserving players from your team. Attached you will find an All-Star Team Form. Please review it and fill it out for your team. If you have any questions, please contact our S.P.A. Headquarters (405) 376-7034. Please print the forms neatly and legibly as it will make our jobs easier and our records more accurate. The player s names will need to be easily read so that the certificate will be correct and not have to be redone. Please fax the All-Star Selection Form back to our office [405] 376-7035 This form must be received a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to the Nationals. These certificates will be given out at the tournament. Note: Only those players who participate in the Thursday night event will receive the All-Star Certificate and patch. The following are a few recommendations that some teams use to make their selections: 1. Team Manager may choose the All-Star Team selections 2. Team may use their own Team Selection Committee to help make their All-Star Team selections 3. Team may vote for the All-Star Team selections [Voting Ballots] Thanks for your support and participation in this year s S.P.A. National Championships and the selection of your team s All-Stars. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
SOFTBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 ALL-STAR TEAM SELECTION FORM (Please Circle ) Age Division & Classification: 55+ AAA 55+ AA 65+ Major Plus 65+ Major 65+ AAA 65+ AA 75+ Major Plus 75+ Major 80+ Div Team Name: Team Sanction # Manager Name: Address: City State Zip Code E-Mail Telephone #: Residence Cell ALL-STAR SELECTIONS 1. Player Name: First Last Address: City State Zip Code E-Mail Please Circle: Infielder Outfielder Pitcher Catcher 1 st Base 2. Player Name: Address: City State Zip Code E-Mail Please Circle: Infielder Outfielder Pitcher Catcher 1 st Base 3. Player Name: Address: City State Zip Code E-Mail Please Circle: Infielder Outfielder Pitcher Catcher 1 st Base TO GOD BE THE GLORY!