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USA SOFTBALL 10B FAST PITCH WESTERN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Congratulations to teams who have qualified as one of the top fast pitch softball teams in the country! You have earned the right to play in the USA softball Girls’ 10B Fast Pitch Western National, and we look forward to welcoming your players, coaches, and families to our beautiful city, Salem, Oregon, July 25-31, 2022. We anticipate an incredible week for you to enjoy some of the best fast pitch softball in the country. We hope you will also take home memories that you can treasure for many years to come. We are excited to have such talented teams from all over the country come to Salem, Oregon. Tournament games will be played at Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex, which has five natural, lit fields. This breathtaking riverfront park is owned by the City of Salem and is maintained by Parks Operations staff. Inside this tournament packet, you will find important information for your teams about registration submissions, deadlines, the tournament schedule, accommodations while you’re here, and rules and regulations governing the tournament and use of the park. We ask that you read over all of the information carefully in order to understand tournament procedures. You can find additional forms and updates on our website at www.softballcityusa.com. Please note the deadline for entry submissions, 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. We look forward to this summer and all of the exciting and competitive softball that will be played. Please accept our wishes for safe travels and our sincere congratulations upon qualifying for the 2022 USA Softball Girls’ 10B Fast Pitch Western National! We will see you in Salem, Oregon. Billy Powers Tournament Director lem, O f Sa o reg City on ftb al lcityusa.co so m
USA SOFTBALL 10B FAST PITCH WESTERN NATIONAL 1| 2022 | 10B TEAM REGISTRATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS: All fields are required. Complete this form and submit with entry fee no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Team Name_________________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________________________ State______________________________ Association______________________________________________________ Region____________________________ Manager/Coach Name________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone______________________ Day Phone_______________________ Evening Phone_____________________ Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|__ Backup Contact__________________________________________________ Cell Phone_________________________ Email Address |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|__ Please indicate team practice or game practice that you would like to participate in: Saturday or Sunday Practice ($35 per hour) USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION Saturday or Sunday Practice Game ($80 per game) Preferred Day and Time________________________________________________________________________________ Our team chooses not to participate in any team practice or game practice. TOURNAMENT DATES ACCEPTED TYPES OF PAYMENT July 25-31, 2022 (5-game guarantee) Visa, MasterCard, cash, or check (payable to City of Salem). Cash payments must be made in person. Credit cards must TOURNAMENT LOCATION be used online or in person with photo identification. City of Salem Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex 200 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304 ONLINE PAYMENTS Online payments available after entry approval. ENTRY FORM AND ENTRY FEE DUE 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Billy Powers ENTRY FEE Office Phone 503-588-6261 $1350 Total - $800 entry plus $550 gate entry (due up front) Fax 503-588-6025 See page 8 for early fee discounts. WEBSITE SEND ENTRY FORM TO: Registration forms and additional information are available Attention: Softball at www.softballcityusa.com. City of Salem Public Works Department 555 Liberty Street SE, RM 325 Salem, OR 97301-3513 softball@cityofsalem.net FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Cash ______________________ Visa/MC Cashier _______________________ Amount Paid __________________ Check # ____________________ _____________________________ Date__________________________ Confirmation Code _____________________________ _____________________________ Time _________________________ _____________________________ lem, O f Sa o reg City on CITY OF SALEM ftb 1 of 14 al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/172021
2 | 2022 | 10B WEATHER & HOTEL CONTACT FORM INSTRUCTIONS: All fields are required. Please complete this form with your team representatives’ contact information. In the event of inclement weather, we will make every effort to contact you regarding play. For teams that are commuting, please submit a day and evening phone number in lieu of hotel information. Submit no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. PREPARE NOW: In addition to submitting this form, make sure that you and your teammates have the number of our 24- hour rain-out information line before the start of the season: 503-362-1396. You can also sign up for email notifications at www.softballcityusa.com/subscribe or go to www.teamsideline.com/salem to get current information. Team Name _________________________________________________________________________________________ Manager/Coach Name________________________________________________________________________________ Hotel_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone_______________________ Day Phone _______________________ Evening Phone ______________________ Team Representative’s Name__________________________________________________________________________ Hotel _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone_______________________ Day Phone _______________________ Evening Phone ______________________ USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION Team Representative’s Name__________________________________________________________________________ Hotel_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone_______________________ Day Phone _______________________ Evening Phone ______________________ Name of Hotel_______________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Nights_________________ Number of Rooms_________________ Number of People____________________ Name of Hotel_______________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Nights_________________ Number of Rooms_________________ Number of People____________________ Name of Hotel_______________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Nights_________________ Number of Rooms_________________ Number of People____________________ We are a local team and none of our team members stayed in a hotel. FORM DUE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Billy Powers Office Phone 503-588-6261 SEND FORM TO: Fax 503-588-6025 Attention: Softball City of Salem Public Works Department WEBSITE 555 Liberty Street SE, RM 325 Registration forms and additional information are available Salem, OR 97301-3513 at www.softballcityusa.com. softball@cityofsalem.net lem, O f Sa o reg City on 2 of 14 ftb CITY OF SALEM al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/17/2021
3 | 2022 | 10B TEAM ROSTER FORM INSTRUCTIONS: All fields are required. Please type or print the names, uniform numbers, and positions of all team members. Include the names and titles of all coaches and managers. Include one color team picture or logo with submission of this form. The digital photo or logo must be at least 3.5 inches (tall) by 5 inches (wide) at a minimum resolution of 300 ppi in JPEG format. It may be submitted on CD or via email attachment (2.5 MB limit) or download link. Submit no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Team Name_________________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________________________ State______________________________ Team Picture: CD Enclosed Email Attachment Email Download Link Staff Name_________________________________________ Title_____________________________________________ Staff Name_________________________________________ Title_____________________________________________ Staff Name_________________________________________ Title_____________________________________________ Staff Name_________________________________________ Title_____________________________________________ Player Name ________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name ________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name ________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name ________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name ________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ Player Name ________________________________________ Number_______ Position____________________________ FORM DUE SEND FORM WITH DIGITAL PHOTO OR LOGO TO: 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Attention: Softball City of Salem Public Works Department WEBSITE 555 Liberty Street SE, RM 325 Registration forms and additional information are available Salem, OR 97301-3513 at www.softballcityusa.com. softball@cityofsalem.net lem, O f Sa o reg City on CITY OF SALEM ftb 3 of 14 al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/172021
4 | 2022 | 10B TOURNAMENT PROGRAM PERSONAL AD ORDER FORM INSTRUCTIONS: All fields are required, except as marked. Ad space in the official tournament program is available for purchase by parents, teams, or others who wish to include a personal message. Please complete this form and submit with payment and ad content no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Ads may be submitted as text, a picture, or both. Submit photos or ad artwork at actual size in JPEG format at a minimum resolution of 300 ppi. Artwork may be submitted on CD or via email attachment (2.5 MB limit) or download link. Your Name_______________________________________________________ Phone Number_____________________ Player Name (Optional)_______________________________________________________________________________ Team Name (Optional)________________________________________________________________________________ Ad Text (Optional)___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Choose an ad size. (We cannot guarantee specific placement.) USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION Full-Spread Ad (8.5 in. x 10.5 in., 225-word maximum) $300 Full-Page Ad (5 in. x 8 in., 150-word maximum) $100 Half-Page Ad (5 in. x 4 in., 75-word maximum) $75 Quarter-Page Ad (2.5 in. x 4 in., 50-word maximum) $50 1/4 Page 1/2 Page Full Page Full Spread Are you sending a photo or artwork for inclusion in this ad? Yes CD Enclosed Email Attachment (2.5 MB limit) Email Download Link No FORM AND PAYMENT DUE SEND FORM AND ARTWORK TO: 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Attention: Softball City of Salem Public Works Department ACCEPTED TYPES OF PAYMENT 555 Liberty Street SE, RM 325 Visa, MasterCard, cash, or check (payable to City of Salem). Salem, OR 97301-3513 Cash payments must be made in person. Credit cards must softball@cityofsalem.net be used online or in person with photo identification. WEBSITE ONLINE PAYMENTS Registration forms and additional information are available Online payments available after entry approval. at www.softballcityusa.com. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Cash ______________________ Visa/MC Cashier _______________________ Amount Paid __________________ Check # ____________________ _____________________________ Date__________________________ Confirmation Code _____________________________ _____________________________ Time _________________________ _____________________________ lem, O f Sa o reg City on 4 of 14 ftb CITY OF SALEM al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/17/2021
USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION OPENING CEREMONIES USA SOFTBALL GIRLS’ 10B WESTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Monday, July 25, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater, Riverfront Park Skills Base Running, Throwing, and Home Run Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after pool-play concludes. Games Wallace Marine Park, Salem, Oregon lem, O f Sa o reg City on CITY OF SALEM ftb 5 of 14 al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/172021
6 | 2022 | 10B SKILLS CONTEST PREORDER FORM INSTRUCTIONS: All fields are required. Submit form and preorder payment no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Make checks payable to Play for a Cure Oregon©. Skills contests will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 after pool play concludes at Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex. Proceeds will be donated to Play for a Cure Oregon©. For more information about the foundation, visit www.playforacureoregon.org. Team Name ______________________________________________________ Division________ Coach or Manager Name______________________________________________________________________________ Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Player Name___________________________ Home Run Base Running Throwing Total Amount Due $_____________________ FORM AND PAYMENT DUE SEND FORM TO: 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July, 13, 2022 Attention: Softball City of Salem Public Works Department COST 555 Liberty Street SE, RM 325 $10 per player for all contests when pre-ordered. ($15 per Salem, OR 97301-3513 player for all contests if not pre-ordered.) softball@cityofsalem.net ACCEPTED TYPES OF PAYMENT Check only (payable to Play for a Cure Oregon©) lem, O f Sa o reg City on 6 of 14 ftb CITY OF SALEM al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/17/2021
2022 | 10B SUBMISSION CHECKLIST Make sure all forms are submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. City of Salem tournament forms are available at www.softballcityusa.com. Use this checklist to ensure you have completed all submissions. 1. Team Registration Form (required) 1A. Entry Fee (required) 2. Weather and Hotel Contact Form (required) 3 Team Roster Form (required) 3A. Team photo or team logo (required) 4. Tournament Program Personal Ad Order Form (optional) 4A. Payment for ad 4B. Artwork and/or text for ad 5. Opening Ceremonies Info Form (Informational only) USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION 6. Skills Contest Preorder Form (optional) 7. USA Official Championship Tournament Entry Form, signed by USA Softball Commissioner (required) 8. USA Championship Roster, signed by USA Softball Commissioner on both sides (required) 9. USA Pickup Player Form, signed by USA Softball Commissioner (as needed). (This form can be turned in as late as the Check-in at Tournament) ALL FORMS AND PAYMENTS DUE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Billy Powers Lindsey Huston SEND FORMS TO: Office Phone 503-588-6261 Attention: Softball Fax 503-588-6025 City of Salem Public Works Department 555 Liberty Street SE, RM 325 WEBSITE Salem, OR 97301-3513 Registration forms and additional information are available softball@cityofsalem.net at www.softballcityusa.com. lem, O f Sa o reg City on CITY OF SALEM ftb 7 of 14 al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/172021
2022 | 10B GENERAL INFORMATION TOURNAMENT 2022 USA Softball Grils’ 10B Fast Pitch Western National DATES July 25-31, 2022 WEBSITES www.tournamentusasoftball.com | www.softballcityusa.com Visit our website for an electronic copy of this packet, additional forms, sponsor information, and tournament schedule updates. LOCATIONS Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex 200 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, Oregon Practice and overflow location: Orchard Heights Park | 1165 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, Oregon ENTRY DEADLINE 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 TEAM ENTRY FEE $1,350 (payable to City of Salem). Please note, entry fee is $800 and the gate entry fee is $550. Payment for gate fee is due up front. Spectators are free to come and go USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION throughout the tournament at no cost. $1,200 paid by May 4, 2022 ($150 savings) POOL PLAY DRAW Pool Play draw will take place during the virtual manager’s meeting on July 21, 2022. TYPES OF PAYMENT Payments may be made by Visa, MasterCard, cash, or check (payable to City of Salem). Cash payments must be made in person. Credit cards must be used in person with photo identification or online. (See below) ONLINE PAYMENTS Online payments available after entry approval, and once all forms are received. Contact us for more information. ENTRY SUBMISSIONS Send fees and all required registration forms (see checklist) to the tournament director. Forms may be mailed or emailed: Attention: Softball City of Salem Public Works Department 555 Liberty Street SE, RM 325 Salem, OR 97301-3513 softball@cityofsalem.net lem, O f Sa o reg City on 8 of 14 ftb CITY OF SALEM al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/17/2021
TEAM PHOTOS Qualifying teams are also required to submit a digital, color team photo and a team roster (including names, positions, and uniform numbers) before the deadline for inclusion in the official tournament program and other promotional materials. Use the appropriate submission form and send all submissions electronically. Images may be submitted on CD or via email attachment or download link. Do not send color copies or printouts of photos. Teams that do not have a team photo may send a team logo or a clear photo of their team’s uniform jersey instead. The picture must be at least 3.5 inches (tall) by 5 inches (wide) at a minimum resolution of 300 ppi in JPEG format. Photos and information received after the submission deadline may not be included in the program. Direct questions regarding the official tournament program to Lindsey Huston at 503-588-6261 or softball@cityofsalem.net. USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION PROGRAM ADS Parents, teams, and others who wish to purchase ad space for a personal message in the tournament program should submit a Tournament Program Personal Ad Order Form, fees, and any text or artwork no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Ads for which order form, fees, text, or artwork are received after the submission deadline will not be included in the program. Ads are available in four sizes: Full-Spread Ad (8 in. x 10.5 in., 225-word max) $300 Full-Page Ad (5 in. x 8 in., 150-word maximum) $100 Half-Page Ad (5 in. x 4 in., 75-word maximum) $75 Quarter-Page Ad (2.5 in. x 4 in., 50-word maximum) $50 Full-spread ads should not have any text or important information in the middle inch of the spread, where the booklets will be bound. Ads may be submitted as text, a picture, or both. Submit photos or ad artwork at actual size in JPEG format at a minimum resolution of 300 ppi. Artwork may be submitted on CD or via email attachment (2.5 MB limit) or download link (such as to a Google Drive document). Direct questions regarding the official tournament program to Lindsey Huston at 503-588-6261 or softball@cityofsalem.net. lem, O f Sa o reg City on CITY OF SALEM ftb 9 of 14 al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/172021
LODGING AND DINING For tournament sponsor hotels, motels, and restaurants, see the listings at www.softballcityusa.com or www.travelsalem.com. TEAM PICTURES Photos will be taken during the week of the tournament at Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex. TEAM GIFT EXCHANGE In the spirit of good sportsmanship, teams will exchange gifts with each team member of the opposing team after the end of their first pool play game (approximately 18 gifts). Gifts should be inexpensive, thoughtful, and based on the kind of gifts the girls themselves would like to receive. The following are a few possible gift ideas: items representing the team’s home state, team pins, magnets, key chains, beads, jewelry, disposable cameras, autograph or photo albums, lip balm, headbands, shirts, and bubbles. PIN EXCHANGE Team members are encouraged to have pins of their team’s logo or state to trade with players from other teams during the week. TEAM PRACTICE Team practice fees are $35 per hour with a 2-hour per day maximum. Practice games are also available; fees are $80 per team and include two umpires. Contact Billy Powers or Lindsey Huston at 503-588-6261 or softball@cityofsalem.net to schedule. Requests must be made by USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION July 13, 2022. SKILLS CONTEST Wednesday, July 27, 2022. After Pool Play concludes Location: Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex. MANAGER’S MEETING A mandatory virtual manager’s meeting will be held July 21, 2022. More information to follow. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 Manager’s Meeting (virtual) More information to come SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022 Team Practice and Practice Games Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Location: Satellite fields SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2022 Team Practice and Practice Games Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Location: Satellite fields lem, O f Sa o reg City on 10 of 14 ftb CITY OF SALEM al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/17/2021
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022 Team Check-In Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Location: Salem Convention Center Teams will be assigned a specific registration time when payment is received. Players and coaches must be present with ID at check-in. All bats will be tested at Team Check-in as well. Opening Ceremonies Time: 5:30 pm Location: Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater, Riverfront Park All teams and families may participate in the Opening Ceremonies. Players are encouraged to be in uniform (without cleats) or matching outfits. TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 Tournament Pool Play Begins Time: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Location: Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex Bracket draw will be done after each pool is completed. WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022 Tournament Pool Play Continues USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION Time: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Location: Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex Bracket draw will be done after each pool is completed. Skills Contest After Pool Play concludes Location: Wallace Marine Park, Salem OR Preorder: $10; at event: $15 - checks payable to Play for a Cure Oregon©. THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022 Tournament Bracket Play Begins Time: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Location: Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex FRI-SAT, JULY 29-30, 2022 Tournament Bracket Play Continues Time: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Location: Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022 Tournament Bracket Play Concludes Time: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Location: Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex lem, O f Sa o reg City on CITY OF SALEM ftb 11 of 14 al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/172021
July 2022 S M T W H F S 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Submissions Deadline Tournament Dates CONTACTS AND STAFF ASSIGNMENTS City of Salem Public Works Department • 555 Liberty Street SE RM 325 • Salem, Oregon 97301-3513 TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR Billy Powers Phone 503-588-6261 | Fax 503-588-6025 bpowers@cityofsalem.net USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION TOURNAMENT EVENTS MANAGER Lindsey Huston Phone 503-588-6261 | Fax 503-588-6025 lhuston@cityofsalem.net HOUSING COORDINATOR Debbie McCune Travel Salem 388 State Street, Salem Oregon 97301-3641 Phone 503-581-4325 ext. 28 | Fax 503-581-4540 dmccune@travelsalem.com www.travelsalem.com lem, O f Sa o reg City on 12 of 14 ftb CITY OF SALEM al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/17/2021
RULES AND REGULATIONS HIGHLIGHTS OFFICIAL RULES All playing rules and regulations shall be governed by the USA Official Rules of Softball, 2022 Edition. FORMAT Three pool-play games followed by double-elimination bracket play. GAME TIMES The game times will be listed on the official tournament bracket. Teams need to be prepared to play at the assigned time. Failure to do so may result in a forfeit. DUGOUTS The team at the top of the bracket will use the first base dugout. The team at the bottom of the bracket will use the third base dugout. LINE-UP CARDS Tournament officials will provide official line-up cards for each team. An official line-up card must be submitted to the Official Scorekeeper at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled game, at the coin toss, to determine the home team. The coin toss shall be completed by the Tournament Directors or site coordinator at each playing site. USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION INFIELD PRACTICE No infield practice is permitted during tournament play, and warm-up is allowed only in designated areas. Hitting or pitching on the grass is strictly not allowed at any time. RUN RULE A “run rule” of 15 after three innings, 12 after four innings, or 8 after five innings shall be in effect (USA Rule 5, Section 9). DRESS CODE Players on a team shall properly wear uniforms that are alike in color, trim, and style (USA Rule 3, Section 6, A–G). Coaches must be neatly attired and dressed alike or in a team uniform in accordance with the color code of the team. CONDUCT Managers and coaches are expected to have complete control of their players both on and off the playing field in accordance with the USA Official Rules of Softball, 2022 Edition. PROTESTS The tournament committee will rule on all protests. Proper protest procedures are included in USA Rule 9. AWARDS Awards shall be in accordance with Article 606 of the USA Procedural Code. lem, O f Sa o reg City on CITY OF SALEM ftb 13 of 14 al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/172021
INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of inclement weather, the game must be resumed at the exact point where it was suspended. It is the manager’s responsibility to report to the Tournament Director for rescheduling information. In the event the tournament cannot be completed within the scheduled time frame, the official order of finish will be determined in accordance with Article 310 of the USA Procedural Code. SOUVENIRS Souvenirs will be available at the Wallace Marine Softball Complex throughout the week and weekend. PROHIBITED ITEMS The following are prohibited in the softball complex, and an entry gate monitor will be stationed to ensure compliance. • No outside food, beverages, or energy drinks. Exception: One unopened water bottle or sports drink. • No coolers, ice chests, or boxes. Exception: One team cooler with unopened water bottles, sports drinks, and fresh fruit. USA Softball 10B Fast Pitch Western National | 2022 | INFORMATION • No cans, glass bottles, or fireworks. • No animals or pets. Exception: Certified service animals. • No heelies, large riding toys, or distracting, noise-making toys. • No sunflower seeds PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES No bicycling, skateboarding, or rollerblading. NO TOBACCO OR ALCOHOL USE Alcohol, smoking, vaping, or use of tobacco products are not allowed in the Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex, Wallace Marine Park and parking lots, or any City of Salem park at any time. lem, O f Sa o reg City on 14 of 14 ftb CITY OF SALEM al lcityusa.co so m REVISED 11/17/2021
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