It’s here.. the final weekend of the summer.. I’d like to thank everyone for hanging in there to the very end. We have a very strong 41 teams playing in this weekend’s South State Tournament. Tee ball and Coach Pitch will play straight double elimination. Fast Pitch will play a 3 game guarantee. The rate for tee ball will be $175, Coach Pitch is $250 and Fast Pitch is $350. Since fast pitch games are more, I’m trying to make sure every has at least three games.
Tee Ball & Coach Pitch will play Friday and Saturday. Fast pitch will play Saturday and Sunday. Even though it’s a 3 day tournament, individual teams will only be there for two days. We will keep the rules we’ve been playing by. It’s going to be tremendously important to keep the tournament on schedule with so many teams. Tee Ball & Coach Pitch will be no new inning after 55 minutes. Fast pitch will be no new inning after 65 mins. 10U will play 3 outs or 7 runs. All tie games will use the International Tie-Break rules. “If” games will be complete games; not shoot-outs.
The inclement weather policy is included along with the Zero Tolerance Policy. Anyone ejected during the tournament will be gone for the rest of the weekend. This event is for the kids and we’re going to keep it that way. Teams should be prepared to play as soon as the prior game has completed. This is especially true if two fresh teams are coming on the field. We’ll be prudent if a team has played a few games in a row.
One coach per team will need to take the ACE training; it does not have to be the head coach. It’s available at registerusasoftball.com.
Please arrive in time to make any roster adjustments. Those that haven’t paid will need to do that also. Rosters are not locked, but will be once the tournament has started. The roster will be locked as soon as your first game starts. No players will be added after that time. There will not be a coaches meeting and players won’t sign-in.
Finally, we ask every to remember Moss Point this week. The mayor has put out a call for water, can goods, baby items, non-perishable food, toilet paper, paper towels. The D’Iberville Girls Softball League will be collecting donations to assist with disaster relief. They will also have a donation can for anyone wanting to contribute cash. It’s important to remember that everyone isn’t as fortunate as we will be at the ball field.
Please get your players to start hydrating. This goes for parents and grandparents too. Good luck to all teams competing this weekend. We pray the players have a safe and wonderful weekend.
Thank you for Playing USA Softball!
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