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COACHES’ CORNER
Update as of July 24, 2009 This new section will be devoted to new and/or revised sections of the web site. Please check it each time you go to our site. We continue to add to our FAQ’s. Please review them each time you log in.
NOTE: Souvenir sales will be available at Registration both Sunday and Monday. They will also be available at both main complexes throughout the tournament. A couple quick notes: Pool play games will have a 1:40 time limit, no new inning. Double-elimination games do not have a time limit. International tie-breaker after 7 innings.
Ice chest and pets on a leash are allowed at the parks Address for Kiwanis Field is 400 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 POOL PLAY DRAW Click on the pdf or xls links below to view Tuesday and Wednesday pool play brackets. REGISTRATION REMINDER The following information is due at registration or prior to a player playing in a game:
-- Team Entry form signed by commissioner or authorized designee - all info legible
-- Legible original Team Roster and pick up player forms if appropriate
-- Proof of individual registration/insurance or team insurance
-- At least one coach is to be ACE certified and have proof of same
-- All players must have photo ID with signature
-- All players must sign in prior to playing first game
REGISTRATION EXTENDED: Due to the large number of teams and to accommodate team's travel schedule we have extended registration on Sunday, July 26 until 8:00 p.m. We will also have late registration immediately after opening ceremonies at Burlington-Edison High School.
LODGING SURVEY NEW
We need to report our use of lodgings to our various tourist bureaus in order for them to meet state reporting requirements.
Note: If you don’t have it with you, you will be asked to complete one at that time. Doing it in advance will save you a lot of time when you get here. OPENING CEREMONIES We are trying something new (for us) this year. As usual, we have a soloist to sing the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremonies. We would also like to have one member of each team join our “choir director” in making this a little more special. There will be little or no time for rehearsal, so please choose someone who can sing. We may try to get them together on the assembly field for a couple of minutes prior to the teams’ entrance. Once they all know what and where, the singers should march in with their teams and then peel off at the west end of the grandstands to await their grand entrance. We will also be asking at least one member of our host teams to march in with each visiting team as another small token of our appreciation to you for being here. This will be handled in the assembly area. POOL PLAY
Each pool play game will count towards who you will play in the double-elimination portion of the tourney. All games, pool play and double-elimination games will go by the ASA Rule Book. In other words, you can not bat everyone or have unlimited substitutions.
If possible, we will try to protect teams within a pool from playing other teams within their Region or Association.
Pool Play Procedures:
In pools of four teams, a draw will be made to determine which teams play each other in their first game. The winners of each of the first games in a pool shall play each other with the winner being declared the Number 1 seed in the pool and the loser being declared the Number 2 seed. The losers of the first games in a pool shall play each other with the winner being declared the Number 3 seed and the loser being declared the Number 4 seed.
In pools of three teams, teams shall play the other teams once each. Ties in three team pools shall be settled by:
01. Won – Loss records
02. If a tie exists, teams shall be ranked according to which team won in head to head competition.
03. If a tie still exists, teams shall be ranked according to the fewest runs allowed per game played.
04. If a tie still exists, teams shall be ranked according to most runs scored per game played.
05. If a tie still exists, there shall be a coin toss.
PRACTICE GAMES We will have fields and umpires available for practice games. There will be a signup sheet at registration. If you would like a game prior to registration please contact Bill Silves at 206-963-3346 or e-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ENTRY AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS See new FAQs and the Entry and Order Forms section on the main page of the web site. BATTING CAGES There is a local indoor batting cage that is available prior to the tournament. He also has two large turf practice fields available. Please contact Dan Watts at the Indoor Sportsplex at 360-941-0660 to make reservations. During the tournament there will be batting cages at both main complexes. Cost is $20.00 per half hour per cage. You will be able to reserve cage time at registration. OFFICIAL SOFTBALL The ball to be used in the tournament is the Baden Lexum Leather ball (pictured below). If you would like them to practice with prior to the tournament, they are available for sale at $60.00 per dozen plus shipping. To order, please e-mail Bob Lama at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  |