3rd Annual Border Battle Agreement Announced

The 2010 SC AGM was held November 12-13 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Both Playing Rules and Special Operating Rules were debated and several of the newly approved changes will effect the Slo-Pitch Community.  See the changes below.

At their AGM, Softball Canada announced that they have reached agreement in principle with the American Softball Association to participate in the 3rd Annual Border Battle. This event, between US and Canadian All-star teams, should be very exciting. The series is currently tied at one victory each.Complete details of this event will be available on the Softball Canada website www.softball.ca soon.

2010 AGM Special Operating Rules Changes

These affect the Canadian Championships

1.1 The start date for the Men’s Championships will be Sunday and conclude on Saturday (7 day event). The start date for the Women’s Championships would be on the Tuesday and conclude on the Saturday (5 day event).

2.1d Tie Breaking: If teams are tied for “2 lives” position, they will be ranked by the tie breaker criteria. In the past games were played to break the tie. Tie breaker games will still be played if teams are tied to the last playoff spot.

2.2.7c)ii) Any bat in the playing area, including the dugout/bench area and any warmup area are subject to inspection and approval. If a any bat is found in these areas and has not been approved at the bat inspection, the team’s coach is ejected for that game.

2.2.7c  Teams will be allowed to submit a maximum of 34 bats for testing. Additional bats will be charged a fee of $5 per bat to be tested.

3.3.1a) Home team:
Qualifying round. Home team determined by coin toss.
Championship round. Home team determine by the higher placed team from the qualifying round. For the “If” game, home team determined by a coin toss.

3.3.1f)  Senior Men – Walk off home run.

Playing Rule Changes

1.2  A coach or manager may only make a dead ball appeal and only after stepping onto the playing field.

1.31  The force out is determined by the situation at the time the appeal is made; not the time of the infraction

3.1a  Clarified that to be legal, bats must be on the ASA approved bat list

3.1b ASA approved interlockable two piece locking bats are legal.

3.7 Effect 2.  For defensive team’s equipment causing a blocked ball, the runners are awarded:
a.  Two bases from the last base touched at the time of the throw on a thrown ball
b.  Two bases from the last base touched at the time of the pitch on a batted ball

3.8 d)3  Team uniforms may only have numbers 00 to 99. (Max of 2 digits)

5.9 b)2  It is not a charged conference if the coach/manager notifies the plate umpire of a change of pitchers either before or after communicating with the pitcher.

3.8 c1   Female players may wear either long and/or short pants. (This had been allowed but was not officially in the rules.)

Nutz and Boltz  Mens Champions, Huh Coed Champions

Located in Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Diamond Beach Sports just finished up the Fall Ball Season for the Mens and Coed leagues  Here are the final results.

Located in Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Diamond Beach Sports Complex hosts a series of SNO-Pitch tournaments.

Rule Change Impacts Masters “Add Player ranking will be determined by the highest level played in the current and preceding year“

The 2010 SPO AGM was held Saturday, Oct 16 at the Best Western Lamplighter Hotel in London. The morning began with various workshops including a very informative presentation by representatives of our insurance company. They presented some very interesting facts on the coverage of our policy. We will be posting this information on our website in the near future. Following the workshops, the SPO Delegates met for the General Meeting part of the day. First came the many reports, including the financial statements. which is necessary for a not-for-profit organization. Next came the discussion and voting on proposed rule and Bylaw changes. The changes voted in for 2010 can be viewed here 2010 AGM In the elections, Don Buchanan (Barrie) and Wayne Griffiths (Port Hope) were acclaimed as Directors for the next two years. Bob Weedon (Chatham) was acclaimed as Secretary/Treasurer.

Following the business portion of the day, the Awards Luncheon was held. At this event three special Awards were presented:
SPO Director of the Year – Sam Fenech & Tami Hore (Zone 5 – Brampton)
SPO Tournament Director of the Year – Ryan Rochon (Zone 4 – Welland)
SPO Tournament of the Year – Niagara Summer Tournament – Tournament Director Jon Horbach (Zone 4 – Niagara on the Lake)
Congratulations to these four people for these well-deserved honours.

2010 Annual General Meeting
Bylaw & Rule Changes

The following changes were approved by the membership for play in 2011.

1. Bylaw 19.6iii : Add “Player ranking will be determined by the highest level played in the current and preceding year.

The current rule limits the number on high level players on Masters 35/40 teams This clarifies how the level is determined.

Rationale: Clarifies what constitutes the  level  of a high level player.

2. Playing Field: Pitching distance is 50 – 60 feet.

Increases the size of the pitching box from 5 feet to 10 feet.

Rationale: Allows the pitcher more distance if desired.

3. Mercy Rule:  Currently reads – All E divisions and Masters 50+, 55+, 60+ & 65+.  A maximum of 5 runs per inning may be scored. (Exception: 7th inning)
Add ” A team 17 or more runs ahead after 3 1/2 if the home team or 4 innings if the visiting team shall be declared the winner.”

When a team is 17 or more runs behind in the 4th inning, the team behind will always be at least 12 runs behind in the 5th inning so there is no need to play the 5th inning..

Rationale: Clarifies the situation when using the 5 run per inning rule.

Canada Competes in Slowpitch And Places 13 Teams in the Top 3 in Their Division At The Hunstman

Canada’s International slowpitch success was not limited to this years Border Battle. The masters or Seniors slo-pitch players got in on the act too. Led by Global Fireballs from Calgary, AB, Canada taking home the Gold from the Mens 55+ – D Division 13 Teams from across Canada placed in the Top 3 in their Division at The HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES, held this past Oct. 3-15, 2010 and hosted in St. George, Utah.

The HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES, as it is known today, began in 1987 as the World Senior Games, an international senior sports competition. Founded by Daisy and John H. Morgan, Jr., the Games began with their vision of an international sports event for men and women ages 55 and better. Both agreed that the golden years were better when good health and physical fitness became a way of life, not an occasional hobby.

In 1989 Jon M. Huntsman, Chairman of the Huntsman Corporation, became the Games’ principal sponsor after recognizing that the Games not only fostered lifetime fitness, but also expanded Utah’s economic vitality. A proud supporter of the Games, the Huntsman family continues to open the Games personally, with a warm welcome to the athletes and the lighting of the torch in traditional Olympic fashion during the Opening Ceremonies.

Since its inception, the Games have been open to all men and women meeting the age requirement. The second year of the Games the age requirement was reduced from age 55 to age 50 to include more athletes and to encourage those looking at retirement to become involved in a personal fitness program or team sport. The overall, general dates of next year’s Huntsman World Senior Games will be October 3-15, 2011.

Men 50+ - Silver, DNM Ram Power, Toronto ,ON, Canada

HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES

Men 50+ – Major Division
Gold, Flatliners Southern Oregon, Central Point, OR
Silver, Shawn Enterprises, Midvale, UT
Bronze, Nor Cal Styxx, Hollister, CA

Men 50+ – AAA Division
Gold, Trachsel Body & Paint, Salem, OR
Silver, Stockton 50’s, Stockton, CA
Bronze, Steel Strong, Salt Lake City, UT

Men 50+ – AA Division
Gold, Sierra Roofing, Sparks, NV
Silver, J-R Saloon, Silverdale, WA
Bronze, Rogues, Medford, OR

Men 50+ – A Division
Gold, Paso Robles Legend, Paso Robles, CA
Silver, DNM Ram Power, Toronto ,ON, Canada
Bronze, The Beach Bar & Grill, Windsor, ON, Canada

Men 50+ – B Division
Gold, MND, Inc., Great Falls, MT
Silver, Paso Robles Rolloff, Paso Robles, CA
Bronze, Robinson Transport 50+, Salina, UT

Men 50+ – C Division
Gold, Anchorage Snow Kings, Anchorage, AK
Silver, Chargers, Calgary, AB, Canada
Bronze, Hard Rock Miners, Salt Lake City, UT

Men 50+ – D Division
Gold, Party Time Rentals 50’s, Fresno, CA
Silver, Nanaimo Independence 50+, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Bronze, Highland Boys 50+, Salt Lake City, UT

Men 55+ – Major Division
Gold, Timberworks Construction, Salida, CA
Silver, Windsor Chiefs 55+, Windsor, ON, Canada
Bronze, Wisconsin Masters, Eau Claire, WI

Men 55+ – AAA Division
Gold, Hillsports, St. George, UT
Silver, Mesa Marauders, Mesa, AZ
Bronze, RPM Softball Club, Salt Lake City, UT

Men 55+ – AA Division
Gold, Slo Burn, San Louis Obispo, CA
Silver, Fresno Sun’s 55, Fresno, CA
Bronze, Beebic Enterprises 55+, Cainsville, ON, Canada

Men 55+ – A Division
Gold, Tri-Stars, Eugene, OR
Silver, Sports TLC, St. George, UT
Bronze, Ray Bros. Construction, Mesa, AZ

Men 55+ – B Division
Gold, Buzzards 55, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Silver, Second Wind 55+, Layton, UT
Bronze, Grinders, Calgary, AB, Canada

Men 55+ – C Division
Gold, Oregon Express 55+, Albany, OR
Silver, Highland Boys 55, West Jordan, UT
Bronze, Alberta Oilers, Camrose, AB, Canada

Men 55+ – D Division
Gold, Global Fireballs, Calgary, AB, Canada
Silver, Buds, Calgary, AB, Canada
Bronze, Stettler Ol’ Sox, Stettler, AB, Canada

Men 70+ – Major Division
Gold, Mesa Cardinal 70’s, Mesa, AZ
Silver, BackOffice Associates 70’s, Harwich, MA
Bronze, Milwaukee Seniors, Milwaukee, WI

Men 70+ – AAA Division
Gold, Michiana Merchants, Portland, MI
Silver, Robson Ranch 70, Sun Lakes, AZ
Bronze, Bucs & Bulls 70s, Tampa, FL

Men 70+ – AA Division
Gold, St. Albert 70’s, St. Albert, AB, Canada
Silver, Raiders 70+, Victoria, BC, Canada
Bronze, Colorado Subs, Denver, CO

Men 70+ – A Division
Gold, Physiomotion 70’s, Fresno, CA
Silver, Mr Bees Stingers, Wenatchee, WA
Bronze, Sacramento Blues 70, Sacramento, CA

Men 70+ – B Division
Gold, Michigan Masters 70+, Clawson, MI
Silver, Direct Sales Floors, Walnut Creek, CA
Bronze, Leiden’s Legends, Charlotte, NC

Men 70+ – C Division
Gold, Bobby & Steve’s Auto World, Minneapolis, MN
Silver, Johnny’s Canucks, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Bronze, Humboldt Classics, Arcata, CA

Men 74+ Major Division
Gold, Joeseppi 75’s, Tacoma, WA
Silver, Mesa Silvertips 75’s, Mesa, AZ
Bronze, Oregon Roadrunners, Medford, OR

Men 74+ AAA Division
Gold, ProHealth Care, Oak Creek, WI
Silver, AZ 75, Mesa, AZ
Bronze, Dan Pfeiffer Grey Sox, Grand Rapids, MI

Men 74+ AA Division
Gold, Chiefs 75’s, Redwood City, CA
Silver, Midwest Seniors, Comstock Park, MI
Bronze, Calgary Oldbirds, Calgary, AB, Canada

Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America announced today its sites for the 2012 Championship season

. Over 100 tournament sites were announced along with the site of the 2012 ASA National Council Meeting site.

Dallas ASA was awarded the 81st Annual Council Meeting to be held in November 3-9, 2012. Last year, South Carolina ASA was selected to host the 2011 meeting in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The meeting will return to Oklahoma City, Okla., in 2013 with the ASA National Office and Oklahoma ASA.

2012 ASA National Championship Finals

Updated 11/9/2010
ADULT FAST PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Men’s Major 8/2/2012 8/5/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Men’s Class Open 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 North Mankato, MN
Men’s Class B 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 North Mankato, MN
Men’s Class C East 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Salem, VA
Men’s Class C West 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 North Mankato, MN
Men’s 23-Under 8/3/2012 8/5/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Men’s Masters 40-Over 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Men’s Masters 50-Over 9/6/2012 9/9/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Men’s Senior 60-Over 9/21/2012 9/23/2012 Prescott, AZ
Women’s Major 8/2/2012 8/5/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Women’s Class A 8/2/2012 8/5/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Women’s Class B 8/2/2012 8/5/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Women’s 23-Under East 7/20/2012 7/22/2012 Montgomery, AL
Women’s 23-Under West 7/20/2012 7/22/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
ADULT MEN SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Men’s Class A 9/28/2012 9/30/2012 Oklahoma City, OK
Men’s Class B 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Oklahoma City, OK
Men’s Masters 35-Over 9/7/2012 9/9/2012 Mandan, ND
Men’s Masters 40-Over 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Ridgeland, MS
Men’s Masters 45-Over 9/7/2012 9/9/2012 Salem, OR
Men’s Church 8/10/2012 8/12/2012 Auburn, AL
Men’s Industrial 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Gadsden, AL
Men’s 16 Inch Major 8/31/2012 9/3/2012 Urbandale, IA
Men’s 16 Inch Class A West 8/31/2012 9/3/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Men’s 16 Inch Class A East 8/31/2012 9/3/2012 South Bend, IN
Territory Tournaments
Hooters ASA Men’s Eastern Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Sterling, VA
Hooters ASA Men’s Eastern Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Columbus, OH
ASA Men’s Eastern Class E/Rec 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Sterling, VA
Hooters ASA Men’s Northern Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Rapid City, SD
Hooters ASA Men’s Northern Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Hastings, NE
ASA Men’s Northern Class E/Rec 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Sioux Falls, SD
Hooters ASA Men’s Southern Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Spartanburg, SC
Hooters ASA Men’s Southern Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Montgomery, AL
ASA Men’s Southern Class E/Rec 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Tupelo, MS
Hooters ASA Men’s Western Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Spokane, WA
Hooters ASA Men’s Western Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Yuma, AZ

ASA Men’s Western Class E/Rec 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Bakersfield, CA

Hooters Championship Series
Men’s Class C 9/27/2012 9/30/2012 Oklahoma City, OK
Men’s Class D 9/27/2012 9/30/2012 Oklahoma City, OK
ADULT WOMEN SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Women’s Open 9/28/2012 9/30/2012 Oklahoma City, OK
Women’s Masters 35-Over 8/10/2012 8/12/2012 TBA Monday, November 15
Territory Tournaments
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
ASA Women’s Eastern Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Dayton, OH
ASA Women’s Eastern Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Dayton, OH
ASA Women’s Northern Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Bloomington, MN
ASA Women’s Northern Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Bloomington, MN
ASA Women’s Southern Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Tupelo, MS
ASA Women’s Southern Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Tupelo, MS
ASA Women’s Western Class C 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Phoenix, AZ
ASA Women’s Western Class D 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Phoenix, AZ
ADULT COED SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Coed Open 9/14/2012 9/16/2012 Tallahassee, FL
Territory Tournaments
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Coed Class C Eastern 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Canton, OH
Coed Class D Eastern 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Canton, OH
Coed Class C Northern 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Bloomington, MN
Coed Class D Northern 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Bloomington, MN
Coed Class C Southern 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Tallahassee, FL
Coed Class D Southern 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Tallahassee, FL
Coed Class C Western 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Reno/Sparks, NV
Coed Class D Western 8/24/2012 8/26/2012 Reno/Sparks, NV
SENIOR SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATIONS
Senior 50,55,60,65,70,75 East 8/30/2012 9/2/2012 Burlington, NC
(Major Plus, Major, AAA, AA)
Senior 50,55,60,65,70,75 West 9/1/2012 9/3/2012 Fort Collins, CO
(Major Plus, Major, AAA, AA)

JUNIOR OLYMPIC FAST PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
USA/ASA Girls’ GOLD 18-Under 7/23/2012 7/28/2012 Oklahoma City, OK
USA/ASA Girls’ Class A 10-Under 7/29/2012 8/5/2012 Bloomington, IN
USA/ASA Girls’ Class A 12-Under 7/29/2012 8/5/2012 Moline, IL
USA/ASA Girls’ Class A 14-Under 7/29/2012 8/5/2012 Sioux Falls, SD
USA/ASA Girls’ Class A 16-Under 7/29/2012 8/5/2012 Montgomery, AL
USA/ASA Girls’ Class A 18-Under 7/29/2012 8/5/2012 Johnson City, TN
Territory Tournaments
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Girls’ A 10-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Charles, MD
Girls’ A 12-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Charles, MD
Girls’ A 14-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Salem, VA
Girls’ A 16-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 York, PA
Girls’ A 18-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Salem, VA
Girls’ Gold 18-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Sterling, VA
Girls’ A 10-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Ridgeland, MS
Girls’ A 12-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Jacksonville, FL
Girls’ A 14-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Columbus, GA
Girls’ A 16-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Fort Worth, TX
Girls’ A 18-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Clinton, MS
Girls’ Gold 18-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 www.asasoftball.com
Girls’ A 10-Under Northern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Bowling Green, KY
Girls’ A 12-Under Northern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Rochester, MN
Girls’ A 14-Under Northern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Novi, MI
Girls’ A 16-Under Northern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 North Platte, NE
Girls’ A 18-Under Northern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Rochester, MN
Girls’ Gold 18-Under Northern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Overland Park, KS
Girls’ A 10-Under Western 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Roseville, CA
Girls’ A 12-Under Western 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Roseville, CA
Girls’ A 14-Under Western 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Hillsborro/Beaverton, OR
Girls’ A 16-Under Western 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Las Cruces, NM
Girls’ A 18-Under Western 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Prescott, AZ
Girls’ Gold 18-Under Western 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Portland, OR
Girls’ B 10-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Stratford, CT
Girls’ B 12-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Stratford, CT
Girls’ B 14-Under Eastern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Dayton, OH
Girls’ B 16-Under Eastern 7/25/2012 7/29/2012 Sterling, VA
Girls’ B 18-Under Eastern 7/25/2012 7/29/2012 Sterling, VA
Girls’ B 10-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Dallas, TX
Girls’ B 12-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Lawton, OK
Girls’ B 14-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Jacksonville, FL
Girls’ B 16-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 LaGrange, GA
Girls’ B 18-Under Southern 8/1/2012 8/5/2012 Fort Worth, TX

Slo-Pitch National 2011 Molson Slo-Pitch Provincial Championships Niagara Falls, Ontario

All Coed Divisions – Sept 2,3,4
All Masters & Seniors Divisions – Sept 9,10,11
Mens C,D Womens D,E – Sept 16,17,18
Mens A,B,E Womens A,B,C – Sept 23,24,25

Good luck to all participating teams! For Slo-Pitch National 2011 Ontario Provincial Championship Updates Go To http://bit.ly/SPNonprov

2011 Molson Slo-Pitch National Championships

Slo-Pitch National recently updated the locations for the 2011 Molson Slo-Pitch National Championships.

Congratulations and good luck to all teams participating in the 2011 National Championships (July 29, 2011 – August 1, 2011) with the exception of Mens A & Womens A in Orillia June 24 – 26, 2011.

Mens A & Womens A – Orillia, ON – June 24 – 26

Mens B – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Mens C – Niagara Falls, ON

Mens D – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Mens E – Niagara Falls, ON

Mens 40 Comp – Niagara Falls, ON

Mens 40 Intermediate – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Mens 50 Comp – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Mens 50 Intermediate – Niagara Falls, ON

Mens 50 E – St. John’s, NL

Mens 55 – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Mens 60 – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Mens 65 – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Womens B – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Womens C – St. John’s, NL

Womens D – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Womens +35 – Niagara Falls, ON

Coed Comp – Niagara Falls, ON

Coed C – Leduc/Edmonton, AB

Coed D – Niagara Falls, ON

Coed E – St. John’s, NL

Amateur Softball Association 2011 Locations and Dates Announced For Slow Pitch National Championships

The Amateur Softball Association has announced the 2011 locations and dates for the National Championships for all classes for Men, Women and Coed.  The Amateur Softball Association changed its tournament structure for Men’s Class A, B, C and D Slow Pitch and Women’s Class B, C and D Slow Pitch in 2001.The new structure split the country into East and West National Championships with the winners of each advancing to Oklahoma City to decide the true National Champion in each division of play.

In 2002, Hooters of America became the official sponsor of the men’s division of the event and obtained naming rights to the men’s series and began assisting in promoting the event through a combination of nation wide in-store promotions and advertising campaigns.

In the past the Women’s series had been known as the USA Softball National Championship Series but in 2003 the entire Championship Series was placed is under the HCS banner.In 2003, the Women’s B classification became Women’s Open and allowed teams from the upper divisions of play to compete for a shot at Oklahoma City.

Since then a number of changes have occurred in relation to the format of the Hooters Championship Series. In 2006 the divisions of play for the Men’s East/West National Championship changed when the Men’s Class A division was removed from the East/West concept and placed as a stand alone event that was hosted in Oklahoma City in conjunction with the Hooters Championship Series. In 2007 the Women’s Open division was changed to match the format of the Men’s Class A National Championship with the East/West concept being dropped and a single national championship being established in Oklahoma City during the Hooters Championship Series.

The 2008 season brought about more change when the ASA council’s actions impacted the Men’s Class C championship match-up after they decided to replicate what was instituted for the 2007 season. The ASA council voted to split the country into 4 territories running four separate National Championships, flying all four teams into Oklahoma City for a double-elimination showdown to determine the nation’s top C team. In addition, the ASA 2K Series was launched for the Class A teams culminating with the top A teams descending on Oklahoma City for the National Championship.

A series of qualifying tournaments in the Men’s Class B, C and D and Women’s Class C and D classifications will be held April thru August in conjunction with the 83 state & metro ASA associations across the country. Over 300 local ASA sanctioned qualifying tournaments will determine which teams receive berths for the ASA East & West National Championship Finals and the Men’s Class D National Championship. The eight East & West National Championship Finals tournaments will held in various locations across the country, and will bring together thousands of men’s and women’s slow pitch players. The winning teams from the East & West National Championship Finals in each classification will earn a berth into the Hooters Championships Series Finals, which takes place in Oklahoma City on September 26-28 at the nation’s best softball facility – ASA Hall of Fame Stadium Complex. The two overall division winning teams from the East and West will play in a best three out of five, winner take all series.

Winners of the East/West National Championship Finals and the Men’s Class D winners will be awarded 15 round-trip airline tickets and eight hotel rooms in Oklahoma City.

Once the competition is completed in Oklahoma City, competing teams will walk away with memories that will last a lifetime and each can boast they played in the best softball facility in the country against the best teams in the country. The eventual winner’s of the Hooters Championships Series will secure the bragging rights for the next 12 months as the “Best of the Best” in their division of play and the only true national champion.

Here are the 2011 Locations:

ADULT MEN SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Men’s Class A 9/29/2011 10/2/2011 Oklahoma City, OK
Men’s Class B 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Oklahoma City, OK
Men’s Masters 35-Over 9/9/2011 9/11/2011 Waxahachie, TX
Men’s Masters 40-Over 8/26/2011 8/28/2011 Auburn, AL
Men’s Masters 45-Over 9/9/2011 9/11/2011 Ridgeland, MS
Men’s Church 8/12/2011 8/14/2011 Cummings, GA
Men’s Industrial 8/19/2011 8/21/2011 Tallahassee, FL
Men’s 16 Inch Major 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Marshalltown, IA
Men’s 16 Inch Class A West 9/1/2011 9/6/2011 Prescott, AZ
Men’s 16 Inch Class A East 9/1/2011 9/6/2011 Cedar Rapids, IA
Territory Tournaments
Hooters ASA Men’s Eastern Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Columbus, OH
Hooters ASA Men’s Eastern Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Salem, VA
ASA Men’s Eastern Class E/Rec 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Columbus, OH
Hooters ASA Men’s Northern Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Bismarck, ND
Hooters ASA Men’s Northern Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Topeka, KS
ASA Men’s Northern Class E/Rec 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Springfield, MO
Hooters ASA Men’s Southern Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Gadsden, AL
Hooters ASA Men’s Southern Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Tupelo, MS
ASA Men’s Southern Class E/Rec 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Dallas, TX
Hooters ASA Men’s Western Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Fresno, CA
Hooters ASA Men’s Western Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Medford, OR
ASA Men’s Western Class E/Rec 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Phoenix, AZ
Championship Finals
Hooters Championship Series Men’s Class C 9/29/2011 10/2/2011 Oklahoma City, OK
Hooters Championship Series Men’s Class D 9/29/2011 10/2/2011 Oklahoma City, OK
ADULT WOMEN SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Women’s Open 9/29/2011 10/2/2011 Oklahoma City, OK
Women’s Masters 35-Over 8/12/2011 8/14/2011 Dothan, AL
Territory Tournaments
ASA Women’s Eastern Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Syracuse, NY
ASA Women’s Eastern Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Syracuse, NY
ASA Women’s Northern Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Bloomington, MN
ASA Women’s Northern Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Bloomington, MN
ASA Women’s Southern Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 www.asasoftball.com
ASA Women’s Southern Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Tupelo, MS
ASA Women’s Western Class C 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Spokane, WA
ASA Women’s Western Class D 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Spokane, WA
ADULT COED SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATION
Coed Open 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 www.asasoftball.com
Territory Tournaments
Coed Class C Eastern 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 Dayton, OH
Coed Class D Eastern 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 Dayton, OH
Coed Class C Northern 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 Bloomington, MN
Coed Class D Northern 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 Bloomington, MN
Coed Class C Southern 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 Gadsden, AL
Coed Class D Southern 8/25/2011 8/26/2011 College Station, TX
Coed Class C Western 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 Yuma, AZ
Coed Class D Western 8/25/2011 8/28/2011 Yuma, AZ
SENIOR SLOW PITCH
TOURNAMENT NAME START DATE STOP DATE LOCATIONS
Senior 50,55,60,65,70,75 East 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Burlington, NC
(Major Plus, Major, AAA, AA)
Senior 50,55,60,65,70,75 West 9/1/2011 9/5/2011 Fort Collins, CO
(Major Plus, Major, AAA, AA)

Tournaments Announced in Etobicoke for 2011

The SPN sanctioned Centennial Slo-Pitch League has announced their 2011 tournament schedule.  Headquarters for 2011 is Diamond Beach For league teams your CSPL pre-paid tournament fee may only be used as entry fee to one of these tournaments. All divisions are Provincial Qualifiers (TOP 4 TEAMS) All applicable divisions are National Qualifiers.  Divisions marked with asterisk are not National Qualifiers.  Round Robin Format. All Teams Guaranteed 3 Scheduled Games

CSPL Spring Tourney

Saturday, June 4, 2011 to Sunday, June 5, 2011

Mens B,C,D,E Mens Masters 35/40C, 35Int*, 35E*, 40Int, 40E, 50C, 50Int, 50E,50 INT,60
Coed (5+5) A,B,C,D,E
Womens A,B,C,D,E Womens Masters 35*
Contact: Bill Miller
Tel.: (416) 674-1802
Fax: (416) 674-8233
e-mail: wrmmiller@yahoo.com

CSPL Summer Tourney

Saturday, July 16, 2011 till Sunday, July 17, 2011

Mens B,C,D,E Mens Masters 35/40C, 35Int*, 35E*, 40Int, 40E, 50C, 50Int, 50E,50 INT,60
Coed (5+5) A,B,C,D,E
Womens A,B,C,D,E Womens Masters 35*
Contact: Bill Miller
Tel.: (416) 674-1802
Fax: (416) 674-8233
e-mail: wrmmiller@yahoo.com

CSPL Fall Tourney

Saturday, August 27, 2011 till Sunday, August 28, 2011

Mens A, B,C,D,E Mens Masters 35/40C, 35Int*, 35E*, 40Int, 40E, 50C, 50Int, 50E,50 INT,60
Coed (5+5) A,B,C,D,E
Womens A,B,C,D,E Womens Masters 35*
Contact: Bill Miller
Tel.: (416) 674-1802
Fax: (416) 674-8233
e-mail: wrmmiller@yahoo.com