1. 2018 adult softball meeting
men’s, WOMEN’S, CO-ED DIVISIONS
February 21, 2018

2. Agenda Introduction What’s New NSA Approved Equipment
Sponsorship Ideas
How To Register
Questions

3. Contact information
Softball Coordinator:
Tim Smolenski
Cell:
ON SITE:
TONY CLAYBORN - UIC
Cell:
Pete Aerts: Program Coordinator
Office:

4. Down load the KZOO Parks –HappiFeet App

5. WHAT’S NEW & Reminder’s
TEAM FEE IS $600.
AFTER 5 P.M. ON APRIL 8, 2018 THE TEAM FEE IS $650
NO TEAMS OR MONEY TAKEN AFTER APRIL 15TH.
TEAMS WILL PAY UMPIRES PRIOR TO THEIR GAME
1. THE MOST A TEAM WOULD NEED ON A NIGHT IS $13 AND THE LEAST IS $11.

6. WHAT’S NEW & Reminder’s
Women’s League – Tuesday Nights Co-Ed League – Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday Men’s League – Monday & Friday

7. WHATS NEW THIS YEAR CONT’D
Commitment line / Extension Line New Ball Roster Limit (20)

8. WHATS NEW THIS YEAR CONT’D
Commitment Line:
Perpendicular to the 3rd base line, 30 feet from home plate.
Once the runner has touched or crossed the line, they are not allowed to return to 3rd base. If they touch or cross over the line, then cross back towards 3rd, they are automatically out, and the ball remains live.

9. WHATS NEW THIS YEAR CONT’D
Extension Line:
A 5-6ft line extending from home plate to a 90 degree angle into foul territory on the 3rd base side.
A runner’s foot down on or beyond the line is the same as stepping on Home plate. Running outside the line is the same as not touching the plate.
If the runner touches home plate, he/she will be declared out! This is a safety rule. The runner must touch the home plate line in order to score.

10. WHATS NEW THIS YEAR CONT’D

11. WHATS NEW THIS YEAR CONT’D
Roster Limit (20)

12. WHATS NEW THIS YEAR CONT’D
New MEN’S ball
NSA approved
Any other ball is illegal and will be thrown out by the Umpire.

13. NSA APPROVED EQUIPMENT
BATS: All bats used in NSA league play MUST be branded with the NSA 2012 sticker. Umpires will be checking bats before each game, and any illegal bats will be confiscated until the end of the game. Cleats: Rubber cleats are allowed. Any metal cleats are prohibited.

14. NSA APPROVED EQUIPMENT
NSA approved balls:
Co-Ed & Women’s =
Optic Yellow.52 c.o.r/275 compression 11 inch for women.
Optic Yellow.52 c.o.r/275 compression 12 inch for men.
Coed must have one of each.
Men’s League = Optic Yellow 44 c.o.r/400 compression

15. Sponsorship ideas Main St. Pub University Roadhouse Old Burdicks
Waldo's
The Hangar
Jaspare’s Pizza
Old Dog Tavern
Kalamazoo Beer Exchange
Shakespeare’s
Louie’s Trophy House
Geno Pizza
Wings Etc.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Grotto
Old Goat Tavern
Y Bar
Softball Fans
Old Burdicks
Olde Penisula
Green Door Tavern
Rugger's Up & Under
Comensoli's
Hop Cat
Harvey's On the Mall
C J's Pub
Fletcher's Pub Oakland Drive
Central City Tap House
The Library Kitchen & Taphouse
North 11
Erbelli's Gourmet 
Nisker’s Grill

16. How to register your team on line
Visit: kzooparks.org
Click: Adult Rec 1) 2) 3)

17. Cancellation Policy
A decision to cancel games due to weather will be made by 5pm.
If games have not been cancelled by 5pm, it will be a game time decision based on weather and field conditions
Ways to Find Out About Cancellations:
Visit: rainedout.com
Enter: Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation
Enter: Your telephone number
Call the Softball Weather Hotline AFTER 5pm at
Check the city Facebook page AFTER 5pm

18. 5pm starts the $50 late fee added to team fee.
Dates to Remember
Friday, March 9 Manager Interest Card deadline. If not at the manager meeting, you can find it on and click on adult sports.
Wednesday,March Office Hours to come in for help - 5:30pm -7:30pm
Wednesday, March Office Hours to come in for help - 5:30pm -7:30pm
Friday, March 23 Rosters & Waivers Due – MUST BE SIGNED UP ON KZOOPARKS.ORG
Friday, April Deadline for regular league fee ($600). Need 8 players on the online roster to be considered a team.
5pm starts the $50 late fee added to team fee.
Thursday, April 12 Team Entry Fee of $650 due by 5 p.m. NO TEAMS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER APRIL 12TH.
Thursday, April 19 Last Softball Meeting. Schedules and opportunity to get a practice field

19. Contact information
Adult Softball Coordinator:
Tim Smolenski
Cell:
ON SITE:
TONY CLAYBORN - UIC
Cell:
Pete Aerts: Program Coordinator
Office:

20. Questions or Comments