| Marion County Softball Association Girls Youth Organization (ages 7-14) |
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| Minutes from the February 7, 2005 meeting.... |
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Bold Text represents members present at the meeting: President - Phil Shepler Treasurer - Ridgedale -Rondel Hicks Tami Galloway River Valley � Phil Shepler Clark Stacy Prospect-Teresa Staton Cardington-Darren Rogers Green Camp-Robert Sullivan Steve Ault Pleasant - Keith Verity Dick Brown Marion- Gwen Rumple Linda Candel Greg Pine St. Marys-Jeff Curren Larue- Teena Kasler Minutes: Minutes from Aug. 22, 2004 meeting. (Not enough members to conduct any business.) Fees increased last year to $60 per org. and $15 per team Guests or new reps: Brian Hempstead from RV and new Larue President attended with Teena Financial: Current status: $746.48 is current balance Fall league: Phil passed a balance sheet around which made $609Rules: Rules: T-ball rules: No changes 8U- several rules changes were suggested from RV based on some other area league rules 1) If the batter fouls off the last pitch and is not caught, an additional pitch(es) shall be given until batter hits or strikes out. Tami motion, Keith 2nd, motion passed 5-0 2) Once there is an attempt to throw the ball into the circle, all play is dead and the � way rule applies. Runners can still be thrown out. A motion to re-word this rule by Teena, Tami 2nd, motion passed 5-0. 3) Last Batter Rule: when the 10th batter comes to the plate, there are automatically 2 outs on that team. The inning is over upon the first out during that play. Phil made a motion, Teena 2nd, motion passed 5-0 4) A batted ball that hits the coach pitcher is a foul ball, runners go back and it counts as a pitch. Motion was made by Tami, Teena 2nd, motion passed 5-0. 5) Outfielders must throw the ball to an infielder to make a play on a runner. Motion by Teena, Phil 2nd, motion passed 5-0. 6) The pitching coach must make an attempt to get out of the way of a play being made. A motion was made to make this a point of emphasis by Phil, Keith 2nd, motion passed 5-0. 10U- Rewording of the ball in the circle rule modified as in the 8U league 12U/14U- 1) No courtesy runner allowed to be added. Motion by Phil, Teena 2nd, motion passed 5-0. 2) Remove the words �except pitcher� from the EP rule. Motion by Phil, Linda 2nd, motion passed 5-0. Dates: Season starts May 16th through June 25th Girl�s T-Ball league: T-ball will start May 18th and play 5 weeks. Green Camp will host tournament June 20-25. Girls tournaments: Jul 11-16 sites and directors are needed; $70 cap on the fees per team. T-ball Green Camp (June 20-26) Robert Sullivan or Steve Ault; tournament director 8U Pleasant $45 and 2 balls 10U Ridgedale $65 and 2 balls 12U River Valley $65 and 2 balls Phil Shepler; tournament director 14U River Valley $65 and 2 balls Phil Shepler; tournament director Fall League will be 5 weeks starting Sep 11- Oct 9 with the 16th as rain date; fees $25/$15 per girl All leagues will be at the new RV complex Keep 10U at 3 weeks Old Business: Reflection from the 2004 season: no major problems were brought up. The board agreed to continue recognizing the regular season champion by giving out medals to 1st and 2nd place. New Business: Phil discussed that River Valley will host a Marion County Tune-up on May 7th and 8th. At the time of the meeting, the cost was not approved by RVBFY Board. On Feb. 9th, it was approved at $50 per team. To enter this tournament; contact Phil at 389-1315 or [email protected] RV also offered to hold a June 11 county-wide make-up day for any teams interested in playing. Contact Brian Hempstead or Phil Shepler County-wide rules interpretation. No Meeting this year due to low attendance last 2 years. Need pictures of tournament winners for the web site. Picures needed: RV 10U champs, both 8U pictures Need someone interested in taking over the President and Treasurer job. Misc: Fees due at next meeting Need # of teams, coaches name, phone #, and possible e-mail addresses for April 4th mtg. Rosters must have birthdays and are due May 1st , 2005 to Phil 2005 Rule Books will be printed and distributed at the next meeting. Next Meeting: April 4th at 7pm at RVHS caf� |