City of South Bend, Indiana - Parks & Recreation

Belleville Softball Complex

1300 S. Mayflower Rd. • South Bend, IN 46619-3910

Telephone: 574-282-1449 • Fax: 574-282-8182

Email: softball@southbendin.gov • Website: www.sbpark.org

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2009 SPA Seniors SP

2009

SPA / ASA

South Bend Classic

Senior's Softball Tournament

June 6 & 7, 2009 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

(click here)

Multiple Divisions: 50-Over, 55-Over, 60-Over, and 65-Over

Entry fee: $CALL with five (5) game guarantee format.

Contacts:

Mr. Charles E. Hunt Mr. Martin Wiese

944 E. 3rd St.

Mishawaka, IN 46544-2739

Telephone: 574-255-6848 Telephone: 574-272-4456

Email: aeboepple@cs.com Email: sbmm56070@aol.com

This event shall be dual sanctioned by Softball Players Association (SPA) and Indiana Amateur Softball Association (ASA).

Only the first twenty (20) paid entries received by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 26 shall be accepted. The tournament shall then be paired and posted on our web site on Wednesday, May 27. At that point we shall notify all teams by email and telephone.

Tournament Rules

The most current playing rules of the Softball Players Association (SPA) shall govern play except as modified, noted or deleted herein. The Indiana Amateur Softball Association, Inc. sanctions this event, like all others held in the City of South Bend, played at the Belleville Softball Complex and umpired by the South Bend Umpire's Association, Inc.

All teams must show a 2009 SPA Team Membership Card or pay an additional registration fee before playing their first game.
All players must present a photo ID and a valid SPA Player Card or pay a registration fee before participating.
Each team shall be provided an "SPA Official Waiver & Release of Liability & Indemnification Form" which they shall complete as their tournament roster - before playing their first game. All names must be on the roster before playing their first game, however a player may sign the roster whenever they show up to play. No player may compete for more than one team in this tournament. Only male players may compete in this men's senior slow pitch tournament.
Teams shall be provided four-part lineup cards, which must be used for every game.
In pool play the home team is determined by schedule. In elimination play the home team shall be determined by a coin toss. Team representatives shall be called to the base of the flagpole for a coin toss and lineup card exchange twenty (20) minutes before scheduled starting time. Failure to have a representative present for the coin toss shall result in your team being named visitor. A lineup card listing the legibly printed first and last names, uniform numbers and positions of the starting lineup and substitutes must be turned in at the coin toss. Players who show up late may be added to a lineup upon arrival. Lineup cards shall be checked against team rosters to determine player eligibility.
The umpire shall inspect all bats and equipment before the game begins. Only bats legal for SPA Championship Play shall be allowed for play. In case of dispute the bat in question shall be ruled illegal and be confiscated by the umpire on behalf of the tournament for further examination. Only official, SPA approved, weighted softball warm-up bats may be used (no donuts, lead pipes, etc.). Note: Any participant caught using an illegal or altered bat shall be ejected, the bat confiscated and the participant may be banned for up to one (1) year from further participation in SPA events!
All participants must wear athletic (softball) shoes. Steel cleats will not be allowed.
Wearing of hats is optional. However, if hats are worn, they must be worn in the traditional (bill forward) manner. Absolutely no exposed bandannas are allowed.
The tournament host shall provide at least one, new softball per game. The softballs used for this event shall be ASA approved and manufactured by Dudley. The balls shall be .44 or less COR, .375 or less compression, with a synthetic optic yellow cover. Because of a limited supply of softballs are available teams will be responsible to chase foul and home run balls.
Participants may warm up (run, play catch and stretch) in the outfield grass area or between the green-red or yellow-blue fields only.
There will be no infield or batting practice before games. Exception: In case of a forfeit, practice time may be allowed at the discretion of tournament officials.
It is strongly recommended that all teams obtain and maintain a first aid kit. A limited amount of first aid supplies are available at the Belleville Softball Complex. First aid supplies for your team are your responsibility.
In order to start, and finish a game at least nine (9) players must be present and available to play. Teams starting with nine (9) players shall not take an automatic out. However teams starting with ten (10) or more players who lose a player(s) shall take an automatic out(s).
Game time is forfeit time.
A ten (10) run ahead rule after five (5) innings and fifteen (15) run ahead rule after four (4) innings shall be in effect for all games.
In order to maintain a safe, level home plate area batters shall be allowed to smooth the area and position their feet, but shall not be allowed to "dig in" the hitting area. Violation: Out!
A team with two (2) outs cannot walk the next batter to get to an automatic out. The defensive team must skip to the next man in the batting order to try to record the third out.
Two (2) over the fence, un-tipped, fair-batted home runs shall be allowed. Excess home runs shall be outs!
On any fair-batted balls hit over the fence for a home run, or four base awards, the batter and all baserunners are credited with a score. The batter and any runners on base are required to advance to the next base, but shall not circle the bases.
Teams will be allowed to score a maximum of five (5) runs per inning, until the last inning when there shall be no runs per inning limit.
Teams must participate in all pool play games to be eligible to compete in elimination bracket games.
Courtesy runners are allowed. A player may only be a courtesy runner once per inning. A player that has been replaced by a courtesy runner cannot run for another player that inning. A courtesy runner may be any player on the roster, whether or not they are in the game. If a courtesy runner is on base when his or her time at bat occurs, an out is registered on the base and the courtesy runner is allowed to bat. If a courtesy runner is substituted illegally it must be caught before the next pitch occurs. The opposing manager must catch it.
Runners may not advance on two strike foul balls.
Any use of profane, obscene, vulgar or taunting language shall result in the assessment of an automatic out for that teams next official batter. This will not replace the possibility of an ejection of that player for his behavior.
Any thrown bat shall result in an automatic ejection. All play is immediately dead and the batter is awarded an out.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by law from park property. Any participant seen consuming alcohol on park property or smelling of alcohol shall be ineligible for further participation in the tournament and shall be required to leave the complex immediately.
Smoking shall not be allowed on park property outside of private vehicles. (St. Joseph County ordinance)
The umpire or a tournament official may eject any participant or fan that interferes with the progress of a game or the tournament. In case of an ejection the individual has one (1) minute to leave the complex or the game shall be forfeited.
Protests must be made in accordance with SPA Championship rules and shall be settled by the protest committee before play shall proceed.
Should play lag and get behind schedule, we reserve the right to modify any playing rule necessary to speed up play.
In the event of rain, the tournament shall be modified as necessary to be completed. Absolutely no refunds shall be made, under any circumstances - unless the event is completely cancelled. In that event, pro-rated refund checks shall be available at the complex within ten (10) days.

A team with two (2) outs cannot walk the next batter to get to an automatic out. The defensive team must skip to the next man in the batting order to try to record the third out.

Two (2) over the fence, un-tipped, fair-batted home runs shall be allowed. Excess home runs shall be outs!

On any fair-batted balls hit over the fence for a home run, or four base awards, the batter and all baserunners are credited with a score. The batter and any runners on base are required to advance to the next base, but shall not circle the bases.

Teams will be allowed to score a maximum of five (5) runs per inning, until the last inning when there shall be no runs per inning limit.

Teams must participate in all pool play games to be eligible to compete in elimination bracket games.

Courtesy runners are allowed. A player may only be a courtesy runner once per inning. A player that has been replaced by a courtesy runner cannot run for another player that inning. A courtesy runner may be any player on the roster, whether or not they are in the game. If a courtesy runner is on base when his or her time at bat occurs, an out is registered on the base and the courtesy runner is allowed to bat. If a courtesy runner is substituted illegally it must be caught before the next pitch occurs. The opposing manager must catch it.

Runners may not advance on two strike foul balls.

Any use of profane, obscene, vulgar or taunting language shall result in the assessment of an automatic out for that teams next official batter. This will not replace the possibility of an ejection of that player for his behavior.

Any thrown bat shall result in an automatic ejection. All play is immediately dead and the batter is awarded an out.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by law from park property. Any participant seen consuming alcohol on park property or smelling of alcohol shall be ineligible for further participation in the tournament and shall be required to leave the complex immediately.

Smoking shall not be allowed on park property outside of private vehicles. (St. Joseph County ordinance)

The umpire or a tournament official may eject any participant or fan that interferes with the progress of a game or the tournament. In case of an ejection the individual has one (1) minute to leave the complex or the game shall be forfeited.

Protests must be made in accordance with SPA Championship rules and shall be settled by the protest committee before play shall proceed.

Should play lag and get behind schedule, we reserve the right to modify any playing rule necessary to speed up play.

In the event of rain, the tournament shall be modified as necessary to be completed. Absolutely no refunds shall be made, under any circumstances - unless the event is completely cancelled. In that event, pro-rated refund checks shall be available at the complex within ten (10) days.

Park Rules

Weapons of any/all types, even those legally allowed by "carry permits", are prohibited from park property.
No smoking is permitted outside of private vehicles on park property (Saint Jospeh County Ordinance).
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and other illegal substances are not allowed on park property. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased at the beer tent and consumed on site.
Obscene, profane, vulgar, abusive or taunting language is prohibited on this park property.
Bicycles, mopeds, scooters, skateboards, roller blades and roller skates are not allowed inside the Belleville Softball Complex.
Kites, balloons, motorized aircraft and other flying objects are not allowed in the air space near or over the Belleville Softball Complex.
Solicitation or sales of any type on Belleville Softball Complex property is strictly prohibited without the expressed written consent of the Softball Commissioner.
Pets (except special needs pets) are banned from the Belleville Softball Complex.
Children under twelve (12) years of age must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.
Player warm-ups shall be allowed in the grass areas between the green/red fields and between the yellow/blue fields only.
Drink Coolers and ice chests with drink and ice may be brought into the Belleville Softball Complex. However, glass containers are not allowed inside the Belleville Softball Complex.
Overnight RV parking is not allowed on park property. Vehicles in the parking lot after play has ended are subject to being towed and impounded at the owner's expense.
Only participants on signed ASA waivers, for the teams playing, are allowed in the dugout/team areas and on the playing fields.
All teams are advised to carry first-aid kits, as only a limited amount of first-aid supplies are available at the Belleville Softball Complex.
Any participant who introduces illegal, altered or banned equipment into a game shall be subject to banishment from further participation and legal prosecution.
Loud and / or annoying music or noise is prohibited from the park.
Absolutely no one is allowed to climb on the fencing or backstops. Furthermore, participants shall not throw or hit softballs/baseballs into fencing or backstops.
Only authorized vehicles are allowed inside the Belleville Softball Complex.
The Softball Commissioner must approve in writing broadcast and photographic privileges on Belleville Park property.
No loitering shall be allowed on park property.
By entering the Belleville Softball Complex you give consent to Belleville Softball Complex Staff and Law Enforcement to search your person and belongings for illegal and/or banned items.
Please help keep our park clean. Every minute the park maintenance staff spends picking up trash, is one less minute the staff has to maintain the state-of-the-art playing facility.
Anyone entering the Belleville Softball Complex when the gates are locked is committing criminal trespass and shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
We cannot be held responsible for accidents to persons or property, or for property lost or stolen.

Concessions

The following Pepsi products are available in 20 ounce bottles:





Cool Blue	Fruit Punch	Orange

Lemon Lime	Fierce Grape	Glacier Freeze

Riptide Rush		Rain Berry

We also sell ice cold Slush Puppies in several tempting flavors, including:

Blue Raspberry and Cherry

A complete line of fine chocolate candies are also available, including:


M&M Plain	M&M Peanut	Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Snickers Bar	3 Musketeers Bar	Hershey's Plain

Hershey's Almonds	Butterfinger Bar	Nestle Crunch Bar

MilkyWay Bar		KitKat Bar

Cooked fresh per order on our Bar-be-Que Grill:

(at select weekend events)

1/4 lb 100% Beef Hot Dog

(may add cheese

and/or no bean chili)

1/2 lb Angus Steak Burger

(with or without cheese)

Genuine Johnsonville Bratwurst

Free condiments

include: Heinz Ketchup,

Heinz Yellow Mustard,

dill pickle slices, sweet

pickle relish, and diced

onions.

Also miscellaneous products available:


Hot buttered and salted popcorn.	Nachos w/cheese and jalapenos.	Walking taco (Frito's corn chips w/ no bean chili and cheese).

Hot pretzels w/salt and cheese.	Big League Chew (in assorted flavors).	Starburst fruit chews.

Skittles - Taste the rainbow.	Fla-Vor-Ice (in assorted flavors).	Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Klondike Ice Cream Bar.		Minute Made Fruit Push Ups (in assorted flavors).