2011 Softball
Info
Suncook Valley Church Softball Ministry
Softball Tournament
Join us on Sept 3rd 2011 at the fields in Barnstead NH on rt 126.
At 1:00 pm for some fun playing softball. There will be grills to cook on, so bring some burgers and dogs or whatever you would like to eat, you could also bring something to share. Bring your own chairs to sit on.
Drinks will be provided by the ministry.
( Schedule, Directions, Rules)
2011 Softball Schedule
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Field #1 |
Field #2 |
Field #3 |
Field #4 |
6/20/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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4-1 |
6/20/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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3-2 |
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6/27/2011 |
6:00 PM |
1-2 |
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6/27/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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4-3 |
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7/11/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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2-4 |
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7/11/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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3-1 |
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7/18/2011 |
6:00 PM |
1-4 |
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7/18/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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2-3 |
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7/25/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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4-2 |
7/25/2011 |
6:00 PM |
1-3 |
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8/1/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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2-1 |
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8/1/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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3-4 |
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8/8/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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4-1 |
8/8/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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3-2 |
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8/15/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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2-4 |
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8/15/2011 |
6:00 PM |
1-3 |
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4-2 |
8/22/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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3-1 |
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8/22/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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8/29/2011 |
6:00 PM |
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2-3 |
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8/29/2011 |
6:00 PM |
1-4 |
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9/3/2011 |
5:00 PM |
Pot Luck |
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Chichester |
Church |
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Team#1 Chichester Congregational
Team#2 Faith Community
Team #3 Epsom Bible
Team #4 Center Barnstead Christian Church
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Field #1 Carpenter Park
Field #2 Loudon Recreational Field
Field #3 Webster Park
Field #4 Barnstead Field RT. 126
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2011 Directions to Softball fields
Chichester Carpenter Field
Take Rt.28 North from Epsom Traffic Circle approx 3 miles . Turn left onto Bear Hill Rd and parking lot is on the right.
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Epsom Webster Park
From the circle in Epsom
Take Rt.28 South from the Epsom Traffic Circle go aprpox. 2.5 to 3.0 miles and field is on the left across from Concord Homes.
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Loudon Rec. Field
Take Rt.106 North from Rt. 4. Go to traffic lights for Rt.129 turn left and go past library and bear left, at stop sign, then an immediate left onto Rec. Field rd and go to the end of that rd and you are there.
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Barnstead Field:
Take Rt.28 North from the Epsom Traffic Circle approx. 11 miles to Rt 126, take a right on Rt 126 and go past the fire station and police station.
Continue on 126 appox. 1 mile and field is on the right.
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2011 Softball Rules
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Suncook Valley Church Softball League
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Maximum of 7 men on the field at a time (including if not enough woman are present per rule #2) If possible, everyone must play in the field for at least 3 innings. If there are not enough women on the team the short field position needs to be eliminated, until the team has enough women. (Rule 6 does not apply to the women, if there are not already 3 women playing.)
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Minimum of 3 woman players in the top 10 of batting order.
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Under no condition should a pregnant woman play at all.
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The minimum number of required players is 9. If only 8 players show up, and both team coaches agree to play, there is no forfeit. Male/Female ratio still applies.
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Adult players preferred, but the minimum age is 14 years old.
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Everyone bats in one continuous order for the whole game. Late arrivals must be placed at the end of the batting order. Players who show up after the first inning is over cannot be put in that game.
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A game consists of 7 innings.
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Runners cannot leave the base until the ball crosses the plate (no leading). Pinch runners (of comparable age and weight) are allowed if the batter cannot run.
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Catchers call all foul balls. (They can see foul lines the best)
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First & Third base coaches umpire the bases.
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Foul lines are field specific and should be clarified for all in the pre-game meetings.
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This is a slow pitch league; pitches are to be between 8 to 10 feet. Any ball spin is allowed.
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The catcher calls a strike only when the ball hits the strike mat. (Not the home plate.)
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No bunting, No walking, No steel cleats allowed
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A maximum of 6 runs per team per inning. The team with last ups, if they are not winning the team can play past 6 runs to win the game.
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Only official softball bats are allowed. Coaches are responsible for inspection of all equipment to make sure everyone complies with the rules.
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Catchers are strongly encouraged to wear the protective masks that all teams should have.
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The 3 outfielders play normal depth with the 4th playing anywhere the team decides.
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Rainouts are determined by the coaches, who must report to the field to make the decision (phone agreements about canceling the game are also permitted).
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Coaches are responsible for working out all issues.
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Home team is responsible for the game ball and the pre-game prayer.
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Infield fly rule does not apply to this league.
- eams must purchase there own softball witch should be gold dot slow pitch balls. Which you can purchase at Dicks sporting goods.
Lets all be good witnesses for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. |
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