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General Information

Date

Youth Girls Fastpitch
Saturday, July 17
Sunday, July 18

Deadline

Early Registration Deadline
($160 Entry Fee)
Postmark: Monday, June 21
Online: Monday, June 21

Final Registration Deadline
($180 Entry Fee)
Online Only: Tuesday, June 22 - Monday, June 28

Site

North and South River Valley Park
East 13th Street, Ames
Nevada Softball Complex
 

Time

Tournament rules, schedules and map will be posted approximately seven (7) days prior to competition.
NO SCHEDULES WILL BE MAILED!

 

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Competition Information

Format

The youth tournament will be either pool play or double elimination depending on the number of teams entered. Each team is guaranteed three games.

Umpire Requirements

The Iowa Games is successful only through the efforts of its volunteers. Each team is required to provide A.S.A. certified individuals to assist with umpiring. Teams that are unable to find an A.S.A. certified umpire that is willing to work four games during the tournament should contact the commissioner.

Rules

2010 Amateur Softball Association of America (A.S.A.) rules will apply. YOUTH - 10 & Under 35' pitching distance, 12 & 14 & Under 40' pitching distance; 60' bases. All games will use the official A.S.A. ball (yellow). Click here for the 2010 rules.

Roster/Changes

Postmark deadline: July 2
Online Deadline: July 9
(waivers must be in the Iowa Games office by 4:00 pm on July 12)

A player may play on only one team. New players and/or replacement players must complete an Individual Entry Form and the waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian (for athletes under the age of 18). For replacement players, please indicate which player they are replacing. Roster limits will be enforced.

Coaches who register online are allowed to make roster changes online.  To make roster changes online please click on the link in the above box on the right.

Entry Process

All divisions are based upon first-postmark, first-filled. Slots cannot be held. Should a team wish to drop out because of advancement to another tournament, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. It is the team's responsibility to participate. Teams in excess of the maximum will be placed on a waiting list. Divisions may be expanded if time and field space are available.

Age Determining Date, Youth

A player's age as of Dec. 31 determines the age in which the player is eligible to play the following year.
A player 10 or younger on Dec. 31, 2009 is eligible to play.
A player 12 or younger on Dec. 31, 2009 is eligible to play.
A player 14 or younger on Dec. 31, 2009 is eligible to play.

Uniforms

Uniform rule will not be enforced. Similar colored shirts with numbers are encouraged.

Equipment

Players are responsible for their own equipment. Batting Helmets/Face Guards: Please note the A.S.A. helmet/face guard rule will be strictly enforced. Game balls will be provided.

Eligibility

All teams must be 2010 A.S.A. registered. When registering for the Iowa Games teams must use their A.S.A. team name.  The A.S.A. registration fee is $26 plus $6.00 postage fee for mailing (total fee of $32.00) per team. Please include the A.S.A registration form.   Mail the A.S.A. registration fee to Tom Topping, Iowa A.S.A., 1534 Penrose St., Grinnell, IA 50112.  To speed your team's registration, please print off the A.S.A. registration form and mail with your fee.

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Event Codes
 

Event Code Division Maximum Teams Roster Limit
SB 100
Girls 10 & Under Fastpitch 12* 18
SB 101
Girls 12 & Under Fastpitch 12* 18
SB 102
Girls 14 & Under Fastpitch 12* 18

*divisions may be expanded at the discretion of the Iowa Games

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Registration

Entry Form

Click here to download or print a PDF of the Team Entry Form.
(Note: If you are having problems viewing the entry form, please download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader and install the newest version of the Acrobat plug-in for your browser. This is a free download.)

Online

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

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Additional Information

Youth Softball Commissioner

Harry McMaken
515-597-3592

hlmcmaken@hotmail.com

This is a qualifying sport for the 2011 State Games of America in San Diego, California. Click here for more information on the
2011 State Games of America.

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