SSAA Military World, Florence SC July 27-28
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Big Al#55
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"JUST US" SOFTBALL FAM Women's
ALL AMERICAN BOMBERS Men's Varsity A
BAND OF SISTERS Women's
DSCR LADY WARRIORS Women's
DUTY CALLS Varsity B
LADY CODE RED / DRASH / WORTH Women's
N C R Men's Varsity A
OLD CORPS Men's Varsity A
SCRAPALATORS/WORTH Men's Varsity A
SEMPER ATHLETICS/DEMARINI Men's Varsity A
T4T Softball Inc. Men's A
TEAM BRAGG/DRASH/WORTH Men's Varsity A
TEAM SHAW
FT. BENNING VARSITY B
BAMA HEAT VARSITY B
ALL AMERICAN BOMBERS Men's Varsity A
BAND OF SISTERS Women's
DSCR LADY WARRIORS Women's
DUTY CALLS Varsity B
LADY CODE RED / DRASH / WORTH Women's
N C R Men's Varsity A
OLD CORPS Men's Varsity A
SCRAPALATORS/WORTH Men's Varsity A
SEMPER ATHLETICS/DEMARINI Men's Varsity A
T4T Softball Inc. Men's A
TEAM BRAGG/DRASH/WORTH Men's Varsity A
TEAM SHAW
FT. BENNING VARSITY B
BAMA HEAT VARSITY B
Looks like a strong field of teams!
In case anybody is interested, below are the rules concerning the Military Division from the SSAA website:
THE FOLLOWING CHANGES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR 2013
1. MEN’S CLASS C, D, E, REC. E, MASTERS, WOMEN’S , CO-ED, CHURCH, INDUSTRIAL, ARMED FORCES, BLACK AMERICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN
A. SOFTBALL:
1. Maximum of Cor. 47
2. Maximum compression of 525 lbs.
3. State of Pennsylvania is allowed only Cor. 44 compression 375.
In 2013 Directors have option to require teams only use the 47/375 or 44/375 balls
B. BATS NOT ALLOWED FOR ANY SSAA SANCTIONED EVENT
1. Miken Balanced
2. Miken Maxload
3. Miken Ultra II
4. LADY VIRUS VIRSP 3 by Combat
5. Bats made of titanium or titanium alloys are illegal
6. Only seniors age 50 and over may use senior bats.
7. Men cannot use a bat made for Ladies only.
8. Bats may be screened by tournament directors. An umpire that suspects the legality of a bat should bring it to the attention of the tournament director or league administrator. Any bat can be deemed unsafe and removed from the game by the tournament director or umpire.
9. A player has been injured by a batted ball using a bat suspected of being illegal, tournament directors may confiscate the bat for the remainder of the tournament and possible manufacture testing at the owner's expense. In the event the bat owner refuses to turn over the bat to the tournament director, the bat will be deemed illegal and the player will be banned from all SSAA tournament and league play for six months.
SSAA doesn't test bats...screens, whatever, got it...44/375? It's SSAA for goodness sake! One of the reasons people like playing SSAA is to hit the47/525's! No reason not to, already have a screen in place for the pitcher's safety...
Yes sir, I agree with the ball and the heat statement. Was stationed at Shaw from 99-05 and played many, many tournaments at Florence and all over the Carolina's...I know that heat/humidity very well!
Big Al#55
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ALL AMERICAN BOMBERS Men's Varsity A
BAMA HEAT / DRASH / WORTH Men's Armed Forces Varsity B
BENNING WARFIGHTERS Men's Armed Forces Varsity B
Camp Lejeune Men's Armed Forces Intramural
DUTY CALLS Men's Varsity B
K-Ronas Men's B
N C R Men's Varsity A
OLD CORPS Men's Varsity A
SCRAPALATORS / WORTH Men's Varsity A
SEMPER ATHLETICS / DEMARINI Men's Varsity A
Shady J Men's Armed Forces Intramural
Shady J Men's Armed Forces Varsity B
T4T SOFTBALL INC Men's Varsity A
TEAM BRAGG/DRASH/WORTH Men's Varsity A
Team FKA/DeMarini Men's Varsity A
Womens
BAND OF SISTERS
DSCR LADY WARRIORS
Joint Base Myer Lady Generals
JUST US SOFTBALL FAMILY
LADY CODE RED/DRASH/WORTH
TEAM SHAW
BAMA HEAT / DRASH / WORTH Men's Armed Forces Varsity B
BENNING WARFIGHTERS Men's Armed Forces Varsity B
Camp Lejeune Men's Armed Forces Intramural
DUTY CALLS Men's Varsity B
K-Ronas Men's B
N C R Men's Varsity A
OLD CORPS Men's Varsity A
SCRAPALATORS / WORTH Men's Varsity A
SEMPER ATHLETICS / DEMARINI Men's Varsity A
Shady J Men's Armed Forces Intramural
Shady J Men's Armed Forces Varsity B
T4T SOFTBALL INC Men's Varsity A
TEAM BRAGG/DRASH/WORTH Men's Varsity A
Team FKA/DeMarini Men's Varsity A
Womens
BAND OF SISTERS
DSCR LADY WARRIORS
Joint Base Myer Lady Generals
JUST US SOFTBALL FAMILY
LADY CODE RED/DRASH/WORTH
TEAM SHAW
foote
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You would be surprised what that SC heat/humidity can do. My time at Shaw ('02-'05) was fun for a first assignment. Learning softball from Jay Weezy, J. Whit, and CGT one can never go wrong!
Can't make it this weekend due to AFRS 1 Star popping in on Thur-Fri. Have fun, be safe, and bombs away Gentleman!
G, read the post son....according to Big Al the rules have been changed for some reason or another and they're talking about hitting a 44/375. Imagine that!
Would've been good to have seen ya ol buddy, hope to see ya in PCB!
foote
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I am trying Chad, the team I thought I was playing with wont have a Varsity team (Campbell). I have talked with a couple teams, so we will see. Hope all is good post Instructor duty. I am also getting out of my special duty (Recruiting) and returning to POL.
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Deez19
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The hype is real.....44/375 balls, screen, and 320 fields. Absolutely all of that will be a factor. Plus, 3 of the 4 fields have wind that blows in or straight across. Be ready to play defense boys. But for the life of me, can't imagine why any of these changes have been made?????
Big Al#55
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SSAA
Southern Softball Assoc. of America, Inc.
JULY 27 – 28, 2013
ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 22
MEN’S ARMED FORCES WORLD
Varsity A - 12 HR and Varsity B - 6 HR
WOMEN’S OPEN ARMED FORCES WORLD
ALL TEAMS WELCOME
Tournament Location: Freedom Florence Rec. Park,
1515 Freedom Blvd. Florence, S.C. 29505
GUAR. 3 or more games Entry Fee $350. Includes SSAA Sanction Fee
Teams must hit SSAA stamped softballs Cor. 44 . comp. 375
Balls available thru Trump ********, A.D.Starr , SSAA
Or for sale at tournament site. $6 per ball or $60 per dozen.
Yellow balls only will be hit in tournament.
PITCHING SCREENS WILL BE USED
For entry call: BECKIE SMITH 910-531-3340
1-888-531-7722 (SSAA) cell 910 850 8679
www.ssaasoftball.com
A TOURNAMENT ROSTER MUST BE FILLED OUT
“All active duty, retired, Guard, Reserve, or Dependents of the Armed Forces personnel, or government service (GS) employees, are eligible to play. Must have proper ID at the tournament site. ID’s will be checked prior to first game.
NICE TROPHY PACKAGE
Home Team is Official Scorekeeper
BATS WILL BE TESTED FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING & BE STAMPEDWe are planning a coaches meeting and meet and greet on Friday night 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm And Home Run Derby 7:00 pm
Location is at the Freedom Florence Park
Southern Softball Assoc. of America, Inc.
JULY 27 – 28, 2013
ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 22
MEN’S ARMED FORCES WORLD
Varsity A - 12 HR and Varsity B - 6 HR
WOMEN’S OPEN ARMED FORCES WORLD
ALL TEAMS WELCOME
Tournament Location: Freedom Florence Rec. Park,
1515 Freedom Blvd. Florence, S.C. 29505
GUAR. 3 or more games Entry Fee $350. Includes SSAA Sanction Fee
Teams must hit SSAA stamped softballs Cor. 44 . comp. 375
Balls available thru Trump ********, A.D.Starr , SSAA
Or for sale at tournament site. $6 per ball or $60 per dozen.
Yellow balls only will be hit in tournament.
PITCHING SCREENS WILL BE USED
For entry call: BECKIE SMITH 910-531-3340
1-888-531-7722 (SSAA) cell 910 850 8679
www.ssaasoftball.com
A TOURNAMENT ROSTER MUST BE FILLED OUT
“All active duty, retired, Guard, Reserve, or Dependents of the Armed Forces personnel, or government service (GS) employees, are eligible to play. Must have proper ID at the tournament site. ID’s will be checked prior to first game.
NICE TROPHY PACKAGE
Home Team is Official Scorekeeper
BATS WILL BE TESTED FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING & BE STAMPEDWe are planning a coaches meeting and meet and greet on Friday night 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm And Home Run Derby 7:00 pm
Location is at the Freedom Florence Park
Crazy stuff...we won the SSAA Hall of Fame earlier this year in Peters Creek (civilian, not military). Hit the 47/525 until we locked into A, then changed to 44/375 according to the rules. No bat testing was conducted either.
DOD ID Check
• Players must have DOD identification at all times
• IDs will be checked against the team roster prior to first game starting
• Coach will have players lineup by roster
• Only approved DOD IDs will be accepted
• NO DOD ID, “NO Play” Illegal player rule will apply
Equipment
• Pitching Screens will be used for men and women tournaments
• Pitching screens will be set by the umpires
• 5 feet in front of pitching rubber
• Side edge of screen will be centered on pitching rubber either on left or right side
depending on left handed or right handed pitchers
• Once screens are in place, players are not allowed to move them.
• Bat Testing will be accomplished at the ball park;
• Friday July 26, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
• Saturday, July 27, 7:30am to 10:30am
• Only two bats per player.
• If a bat fails, the player will NOT be allowed to test another bat.
• If during play a bat becomes defective, a replacement bat will be allowed for testing
providing the defective bat was not caused by player misuse.
• Bats will only be tested once – Pass or Fail on first test.
• Failed bats are not authorized for SSAA play and are not allowed in the dug-out or surrounding
areas. Players using unapproved bats during play, in the dug-out or surrounding area will
ejected from the tournament.
• SSAA Directors reserve the right to arbitrarily re-test bats randomly during the tournament.
HOME RUN DERBY
• July 26, Freedom Park, Field #2
OPENING Ceremony
• Team Formation 8:45 on Field #2
FREEDOM FLORENCE PARK RULES:
GATE FEES:
• $6.00 13-ABOVE (one-day pass)
• $4.00 YOUTH 12-7 yrs. (one-day pass)
• Free 6 under (one-day pass)
• A two-day pass will be offered
• Pedestrians have the right of way throughout the park.
• Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products in the gated areas of the park is prohibited.
• There are smoke chimneys for butt disposal at gates.
• Personal coolers and outside food are prohibited inside ticketed gates. One cooler per team with Gatorade or water will be allowed. The cooler will be marked at the gate.
• Pets and bicycles are prohibited inside ticketed gates and playing fields.
• Motorized vehicles allowed on paved roads and parking lot only.
• Park only in designated areas within the parking lot. Parking on the grass and/or curbsides will not be allowed and are subject to ticket/towing.
• Open fires are not allowed at any time.
• No alcoholic beverages or weapons of any kind allowed in park.
• No skateboards, roller blades, or scooters allowed.
• No climbing on metal frames, fences, or trellis areas.
• No littering.
• Practice and warm-up only in designated areas.
• Soft toss hitting into the fence is prohibited. Violators may be asked to leave the complex and/or assessed a damage fee.
• Softball fields are reserved for League / Tournament play and practice only.
• Batting cages hours of operation
• Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
• The City of Florence and/or SSAA are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of property incurred while using park facilities.
• SSAA would like to thank the City of Florence, sponsors, players and accompanying family and friends for supporting our Armed Forces and this tournament and wish to thank everyone for their dedication and service.
• Players must have DOD identification at all times
• IDs will be checked against the team roster prior to first game starting
• Coach will have players lineup by roster
• Only approved DOD IDs will be accepted
• NO DOD ID, “NO Play” Illegal player rule will apply
Equipment
• Pitching Screens will be used for men and women tournaments
• Pitching screens will be set by the umpires
• 5 feet in front of pitching rubber
• Side edge of screen will be centered on pitching rubber either on left or right side
depending on left handed or right handed pitchers
• Once screens are in place, players are not allowed to move them.
• Bat Testing will be accomplished at the ball park;
• Friday July 26, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
• Saturday, July 27, 7:30am to 10:30am
• Only two bats per player.
• If a bat fails, the player will NOT be allowed to test another bat.
• If during play a bat becomes defective, a replacement bat will be allowed for testing
providing the defective bat was not caused by player misuse.
• Bats will only be tested once – Pass or Fail on first test.
• Failed bats are not authorized for SSAA play and are not allowed in the dug-out or surrounding
areas. Players using unapproved bats during play, in the dug-out or surrounding area will
ejected from the tournament.
• SSAA Directors reserve the right to arbitrarily re-test bats randomly during the tournament.
HOME RUN DERBY
• July 26, Freedom Park, Field #2
OPENING Ceremony
• Team Formation 8:45 on Field #2
FREEDOM FLORENCE PARK RULES:
GATE FEES:
• $6.00 13-ABOVE (one-day pass)
• $4.00 YOUTH 12-7 yrs. (one-day pass)
• Free 6 under (one-day pass)
• A two-day pass will be offered
• Pedestrians have the right of way throughout the park.
• Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products in the gated areas of the park is prohibited.
• There are smoke chimneys for butt disposal at gates.
• Personal coolers and outside food are prohibited inside ticketed gates. One cooler per team with Gatorade or water will be allowed. The cooler will be marked at the gate.
• Pets and bicycles are prohibited inside ticketed gates and playing fields.
• Motorized vehicles allowed on paved roads and parking lot only.
• Park only in designated areas within the parking lot. Parking on the grass and/or curbsides will not be allowed and are subject to ticket/towing.
• Open fires are not allowed at any time.
• No alcoholic beverages or weapons of any kind allowed in park.
• No skateboards, roller blades, or scooters allowed.
• No climbing on metal frames, fences, or trellis areas.
• No littering.
• Practice and warm-up only in designated areas.
• Soft toss hitting into the fence is prohibited. Violators may be asked to leave the complex and/or assessed a damage fee.
• Softball fields are reserved for League / Tournament play and practice only.
• Batting cages hours of operation
• Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm
• Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
• The City of Florence and/or SSAA are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of property incurred while using park facilities.
• SSAA would like to thank the City of Florence, sponsors, players and accompanying family and friends for supporting our Armed Forces and this tournament and wish to thank everyone for their dedication and service.
Here's a crazy question...What bat standard does SSAA test at? I know SSAA doesn't have their own standard and have not tested bats in the past so how and when did this come about? And 4 days prior to the tournament none the less...
BIGCOUNTRYKS
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CGT if I was you I would be more worried about the no alcoholic beverages in the park!!
When has that ever stopped me Aaron?!!!
BIGCOUNTRYKS
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Hahhahaha!!! Just making sure your old ass had your glasses on and read the fine print!!...
Absolutely incredible! BUT....everybody has to play by the same rules so let the games begin. Good luck fellas...see yall this weekend at the 1st of 2 family reunions!!
WCURacer29
Shady J Softball
Pony, just talked to Randy, he said he's feeling good and ready to go. Hope you guys win it all this weekend.
b#7
CAPN MORGAN
Good luck to y'all this weekend Pony.