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Phoenix SuperDraft
EDIT - RESCHUEDLED FOR APRIL 19th at Skyline Park in Mesa.
It's back for the 7th year.
We've had a ton of fun so let's keep it going.
Registration is Open -
http://www.phoenixsuperdraft.com also follow on Facebook.com/phoenixsuperdraft
Who - All living breathing human beings are welcome to join. If you have a pulse and glove be ready to play.
What - SuperDraft Style - think of when you were a kid and you had to choose up teams from everyone that wanted to play. We're going back to basics, we're playing to just play. No NIT Berth, no roster checks, nothing, just play the game and make some new friends.
When -
Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 8am, actual game play. Check-in will begin at 7am. You must check-in and sign a waiver before you can participate.
Where - Skyline Sports Complex - 655 S Crismon Rd, Mesa, AZ 85208 (Four 300ft fenced fields). Airport code is PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport). There is also Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) which has 2 airlines Allegiant Air which has some ridiculous low rates if you live by one of the hubs they serve.
How Much - $35 per person (T-shirt, will work on other stuff as those who've attending in the past can attest to). No prepayment, no guaranteed spot. Late Registration after Feb. 10, 2013 will be $40 per person (cannot guarantee a shirt for Late Registration but will do my best to get it on time as orders have to go in advance).
Why - The Phoenix SuperDraft will be raising money for Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter, (http://www.alz.org/dsw). Their mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
*Disclaimer - weather permitting unfortunately.
Here's what you will get for your $35.
4 game guarantee.Official SuperDraft T-shirt - because that's what everyone plays for, so you get one no matter what. WOOHOO!
Evil Sports 52/275 NSA Ball - every participant will receive one to be used during the day. Up to you to keep it, you need to chase your own HR balls.
Raffle ticket - you will have a shot to walk away with a prize, bat, glove, etc.
Sponsors for 2014:
AZ NSA – http://www.playnsaaz.com thanks to Dean and Chris for donating man hours to help support the event.
Epic Web Solutions - http://www.epicwebaz.com/ thanks to Nick J. for creating and updating the official website.
Evil Sports - http://www.evilsports.com thanks to Bob R. once again for stepping up and helping out.
Ironwood Cancer Research Center - http://www.ironwoodcrc.com thanks to Dr. Chang for sponsoring the Friday Night HR Derby.
Miken and 4 The Fallen - http://www.mikensports.com and http://www.4-thefallen.org thanks to Greg Z and Denny C. from 4 The Fallen for arranging prizes and demo bats.
Vinci Gloves – http://www.vincipro.com thanks to Dan G. for donating a glove.
Monsta Athletics – http://www.monstaathletics.com thanks to Carl K. for arranging prizes and demo bats.
AZ Gloveman – [email protected] thanks to Fred F for donating a custom glove.
Voodoo Sports – [email protected] thanks to Vincent S. once again he will be donating batting gloves to the last place team.
Demarini – http://www.demarini.com and http://www.stores.allamerican-athletics.com Thanks to All American Athletics for providing Demo bats and a prize for the raffle.
Phoenix SuperDraft – as always I have a stash of stuff that I’ll donate to the raffle as well.
Remember to include your SoftBallFans http://www.softballfans.com screen name (if you have one), shirt size, position, and level of play. Level of play is based on actual tournament play not leagues. If you have never played tournament ball or have only played E's you should list yourself as E/Rec. If you are unsure of your level of play you should list yourself as E/Rec. The reasons are simple, always easier to exceed expectations then fail to live up to them. If you list yourself to high it throws off the balance of the teams and makes for lopsided play.
If you're not sure about how much fun you'll have ask around the folks that have played the last few years will be glad to tell you about their experiences.
The actual draft will take place the week of the tournament and team list will be posted to the website http://www.phoenixsuperdraft.com no later than Thursday of that week.
Rules -
Round Robin games will be 55 mins -
Bracket Tournament games will be 1hr limit. - Bracket Style and Seeding will be determined by Round Robin games. Please hustle in and out to try and keep the games on time.
Championship will not have a time limit.
Run Rule is 15 after 5, you're here to play and have fun.
All approved NSA/ASA/USSSA/ISA bats will be allowed for this event. I can't make people go buy new bats to play in a SuperDraft so swing what you own. Please note some fields might have bats provided if it is dictated by the Sponsor(s)
There is absolutely no Senior or Altered/Shaved bats allowed. If I suspect you are using one or get enough complaints about one I will ask you to remove it from play. My guess is that every team will have 12-15 bats in their dugout so this will not be an issue. It hasn't been the last 5 years so let's keep this event clean.
HR rules will be 2 HRs per game, with the special twist again this year. The 5th inning will be unlimited HRs for that inning (think money ball). So if you're up in the 5th swing away. This will allow teams an opportunity to catch up if they are behind.
The teams are usually pretty evenly matched as long as everyone is honest with their level of play designation for the draft.
1 pinch runner per inning per team.
Pitching arc is 3ft from release to 12ft max (USSSA release to old ASA ceiling basically). Pump fakes, convulsions, seizures, and unworldly dance moves are all allowed.
Plate and Mat will be used and be considered a strike. Did you really play in a Superdraft to take a walk?
Due to time constraints, I reserve the right to modify game format as the day proceeds.
It's back for the 7th year.
We've had a ton of fun so let's keep it going.
Registration is Open -
http://www.phoenixsuperdraft.com also follow on Facebook.com/phoenixsuperdraft
Who - All living breathing human beings are welcome to join. If you have a pulse and glove be ready to play.
What - SuperDraft Style - think of when you were a kid and you had to choose up teams from everyone that wanted to play. We're going back to basics, we're playing to just play. No NIT Berth, no roster checks, nothing, just play the game and make some new friends.
When -
Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 8am, actual game play. Check-in will begin at 7am. You must check-in and sign a waiver before you can participate.
Where - Skyline Sports Complex - 655 S Crismon Rd, Mesa, AZ 85208 (Four 300ft fenced fields). Airport code is PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport). There is also Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) which has 2 airlines Allegiant Air which has some ridiculous low rates if you live by one of the hubs they serve.
How Much - $35 per person (T-shirt, will work on other stuff as those who've attending in the past can attest to). No prepayment, no guaranteed spot. Late Registration after Feb. 10, 2013 will be $40 per person (cannot guarantee a shirt for Late Registration but will do my best to get it on time as orders have to go in advance).
Why - The Phoenix SuperDraft will be raising money for Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter, (http://www.alz.org/dsw). Their mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
*Disclaimer - weather permitting unfortunately.
Here's what you will get for your $35.
4 game guarantee.Official SuperDraft T-shirt - because that's what everyone plays for, so you get one no matter what. WOOHOO!
Evil Sports 52/275 NSA Ball - every participant will receive one to be used during the day. Up to you to keep it, you need to chase your own HR balls.
Raffle ticket - you will have a shot to walk away with a prize, bat, glove, etc.
Sponsors for 2014:
AZ NSA – http://www.playnsaaz.com thanks to Dean and Chris for donating man hours to help support the event.
Epic Web Solutions - http://www.epicwebaz.com/ thanks to Nick J. for creating and updating the official website.
Evil Sports - http://www.evilsports.com thanks to Bob R. once again for stepping up and helping out.
Ironwood Cancer Research Center - http://www.ironwoodcrc.com thanks to Dr. Chang for sponsoring the Friday Night HR Derby.
Miken and 4 The Fallen - http://www.mikensports.com and http://www.4-thefallen.org thanks to Greg Z and Denny C. from 4 The Fallen for arranging prizes and demo bats.
Vinci Gloves – http://www.vincipro.com thanks to Dan G. for donating a glove.
Monsta Athletics – http://www.monstaathletics.com thanks to Carl K. for arranging prizes and demo bats.
AZ Gloveman – [email protected] thanks to Fred F for donating a custom glove.
Voodoo Sports – [email protected] thanks to Vincent S. once again he will be donating batting gloves to the last place team.
Demarini – http://www.demarini.com and http://www.stores.allamerican-athletics.com Thanks to All American Athletics for providing Demo bats and a prize for the raffle.
Phoenix SuperDraft – as always I have a stash of stuff that I’ll donate to the raffle as well.
Remember to include your SoftBallFans http://www.softballfans.com screen name (if you have one), shirt size, position, and level of play. Level of play is based on actual tournament play not leagues. If you have never played tournament ball or have only played E's you should list yourself as E/Rec. If you are unsure of your level of play you should list yourself as E/Rec. The reasons are simple, always easier to exceed expectations then fail to live up to them. If you list yourself to high it throws off the balance of the teams and makes for lopsided play.
If you're not sure about how much fun you'll have ask around the folks that have played the last few years will be glad to tell you about their experiences.
The actual draft will take place the week of the tournament and team list will be posted to the website http://www.phoenixsuperdraft.com no later than Thursday of that week.
Rules -
Round Robin games will be 55 mins -
Bracket Tournament games will be 1hr limit. - Bracket Style and Seeding will be determined by Round Robin games. Please hustle in and out to try and keep the games on time.
Championship will not have a time limit.
Run Rule is 15 after 5, you're here to play and have fun.
All approved NSA/ASA/USSSA/ISA bats will be allowed for this event. I can't make people go buy new bats to play in a SuperDraft so swing what you own. Please note some fields might have bats provided if it is dictated by the Sponsor(s)
There is absolutely no Senior or Altered/Shaved bats allowed. If I suspect you are using one or get enough complaints about one I will ask you to remove it from play. My guess is that every team will have 12-15 bats in their dugout so this will not be an issue. It hasn't been the last 5 years so let's keep this event clean.
HR rules will be 2 HRs per game, with the special twist again this year. The 5th inning will be unlimited HRs for that inning (think money ball). So if you're up in the 5th swing away. This will allow teams an opportunity to catch up if they are behind.
The teams are usually pretty evenly matched as long as everyone is honest with their level of play designation for the draft.
1 pinch runner per inning per team.
Pitching arc is 3ft from release to 12ft max (USSSA release to old ASA ceiling basically). Pump fakes, convulsions, seizures, and unworldly dance moves are all allowed.
Plate and Mat will be used and be considered a strike. Did you really play in a Superdraft to take a walk?
Due to time constraints, I reserve the right to modify game format as the day proceeds.
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