Revised March 5, 2008
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| Q. | When should I get a team organized? | |
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The League contacts potential new teams and players in February-March.
The first team / league meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7:00 pm NEW LOCATION - Brickyard Bar & BBQ; 95 The East Mall, Etobicoke map (north-east corner at North Queen, one block north of the Queensway, just east of 427) Click here for RSPA Meeting Information The final team / league meeting is scheduled for: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, drop-in style meeting, anytime from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm at St. Louis Bar & Grill; Team practices start the first Sunday in April. Click here for RSPA Open Practice Information Click here for: New Team Application | Player looking for a team Info | |
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| Q. | When does the season start? | |
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Exhibition games start Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, May 7;
The regular season starts Thursday, May 8, 2008; | |
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| Q. | How many players are on a team? | |
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This varies from team to team
The minimum is usually 14 players (any less and you risk forfeiting games) The maximum roster size is 20 players per team However, exceptions are made if the team wishes a larger roster; | |
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| Q. | How much does it cost per team? | |
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RSPA is one of the least expensive leagues in the Toronto area
League costs are $1150.00 per team There is a one-time non-refundable deposit of $250.00 Therefore, for a new team it costs $1400 for the first season Returning teams pay only $1150.00 . The League fees are due in 3 staggered payments, and if you contact us, we can even help arrange a team sponsor; Teams must also pay to enter one of our league tournaments ($265.00); and teams must commit to buy a minimum of six (6) banquet tickets; | |
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| Q. | Why do new teams pay more? | |
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The one-time, non-refundable deposit of $250 covers the
new team's share of the league assets and money on deposit; | |
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| Q. | Where does the money go? | |
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RSPA is a non-profit association.
All duties (except umpiring) are done on a volunteer basis. No League Executive or personnel are paid for any duties. The money goes to: parks and permits, umpires, SPN registration, insurance, balls and we subsidize League activities such as the banquet, All-Star game, volleyball night, etc.; | |
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| Q. | How much does it cost for an individual player? | |
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Once again, this varies from team to team, depending on the team sponsor,
how many players they roster, uniforms, etc. The usual player cost varies from $120 to $150 per player; Cost per player may go as high as $175 if it includes equipment, special uniforms or other social activities; or cost per player could be $100 or less with a team sponsor; | |
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| Q. | Where are the parks? | |
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The league centres itself on the Mississauga-Etobicoke border, with teams having the option of choosing their own preferred parks and nights.
Click here to see Parks & Maps Teams will not play at a park that they specify that they cannot play at. | |
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| Q. | What nights do we play on? | |
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Games are played one night per week, single games on unlit diamonds, single games and double-headers on lit diamonds, on any scheduled night, Monday to Friday.
We do give the teams the option to choose preferred parks and nights. Teams will never play on a night that they specify that they cannot play on.
Parks & Maps - Click here to see the map and the list of parks and nights. | |
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| Q. | Do we always play on the same night? | |
| A. | No. Games are usually played on different nights. We do give teams the option of a set game night, and we do give the teams the option to choose preferred parks and nights, and we will try to accomodate teams as much as possible. | |
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| Q. | How many games are played in a season? | |
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RSPA schedules a 16 game schedule, plus playoffs, and all teams make the playoffs;
If you compare this to leagues that offer 24 games per season with a time limit (time limits are usually 55-65 minutes per game), compared to 16 games with no time limit (or 90 minute time limit on lit diamonds), the 16 games gives you more actual playing time; Plus, most leagues do not offer all teams qualify for the playoffs; | |
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| Q. | Why do we play only one game per night? | |
| A. | All games are scheduled for a 6:30 game start, since we find that a 6:00 game start is difficult to get to with the parks being so spread out. We also have no time limit and play a leisurely full 7 inning game, no rush, unlike most leagues who enforce a time limit of 55 to 65 minutes, and struggle to get in two complete games. | |
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| Q. | What level of slo-pitch does RSPA play? | |
| A. | RSPA is a recreational level slo-pitch league. Teams range from "F" level to "C" level; with the majority of the teams at "E" or "Rec" level. We have some "A" level and "B" level individual players, but slo-pitch is a team sport. Like I said, we are just "guys" and "gals" out to have fun! | |
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| Q. | What rules does RSPA use? | |
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RSPA uses modified SPN rules
- Coed: 7 guys & 3 gals (May play more gals.); - May play 7M+3F; 8M+4F; 9M+5F; 10M+6F; - Or may play 6M+4F; 5M+5F; etc. - No restrictions on batting sequence; - Standard slo-pitch 6 to 12 foot arc; - Called balls & strikes using a mat; - If a male batter is walked, and is followed by a female batter, he is awarded two bases; Female batter following has to bat, unless the male batter was walked on a 4-0 count (4 straight balls and no strikes), then the female batter has the choice of batting or a free walk; - No time limit on games on unlit diamonds; one hour & a half hour time limit on lit diamonds; - Grace period 10 minutes; Mercy rule 15 runs; - SPN affiliated; Carded umpires; SPN insured. Click here to see the RSPA League Rules | |
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| Q. | How long has RSPA been around? | |
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RSPA has been around since 1982. Originally founded as the in-house league for Zenith TV on Islington Avenue in Etobicoke, and gradually moving west into Mississauga as the diamonds became available and the players tended to move out into the suburbs. I have been president of the league since 1984 (on and off) when it was only a 4 team league.
P.S. - I am still trying to complete a more accurate early history of the League, especially a list of League Champions, so if anybody has any info, please contact me.
RSPA League History - Click here to see the RSPA League History. | |
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| Q. | Is there a minimum age? | |
| A. | Minimum age is sixteen (16) years of age; players 16-17 years of age must have parental approval; | |
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| Q. | What is the average age? | |
| A. | As I mentioned before, the League has been around since 1982, so we have players older than dirt. But with a new influx of players every year we have a good mix of young, medium and (instead of old, I will say) experienced players. | |
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| Q. | How many girls play on a team? | |
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RSPA is a coed league that plays 7 guys + 3 gals.
(first off, pardon the use of the word "gals" or "girls", instead of "ladies" or "women", but we are just "guys" and "gals" out to have fun) A team may always play more girls if they wish, (example: 6 guys + 4 gals; 5 guys + 5 gals; 4 guys + 6 gals; etc.) (If you ask me, some teams should be sitting the guys and playing the girls!) | |
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| Q. | How many teams are in RSPA? | |
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RSPA had 98 teams in 11 divisions for the 2007 slo-pitch season, which is the largest league in Mississauga/Etobicoke and is the largest coed league in Ontario!
We will be accepting new teams and new individual players for 2008 on a limited basis, depending on park availability; We have increased in size almost every year for the last 10 years; and we hardly ever lose a team to another league; new teams check out what we have to offer, and we must be doing something right, as we have grown from a 4 team league in 1982 to 98 teams for 2007! We are also looking for individual players (females & couples preferred) Click here for: New Team Application | Player looking for a team Info | |
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| Q. | What about umpires? | |
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League costs include SPN carded umpires.
We try to develop our umpires from within our own system. Anyone wishing to umpire or wishing to learn, should contact us. RSPA umpire clinic is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 pm at Diamond Beach; | |
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| Q. | What does the League supply? | |
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RSPA League costs include: SPN carded umpires, game balls, liability insurance.
We have a year-end banquet and awards dance, an All-Star Game & free barbecue, a volleyball night, poker night and several slo-pitch tournaments; | |
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| Q. | What do the teams need to supply? | |
| A. | Each team is required to supply their own bases, including a safe-base for first base and a pitching mat. Players are required to wear matching uniform tops; (could be as simple as matching t-shirts); Teams supply their own gloves and bats; | |
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| Q. | What if my new team needs more players? | |
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RSPA will supply a list of players looking for teams; We always have a ton of guys looking for a team; female players are a little scarcer, and you may be forced to take a guy as most females are part of a couple;
If you have a group of players, or half of a team. we often have similar groups looking to merge;
Roster additions may be made up to July 1. | |
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| Q. | What if I am a player looking for a team? | |
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Contact us and we will put you on the list of players looking for teams.
We do have teams that are looking for players. Click here for new player info | |
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| please contact: Randy Warren Recreational Slo-Pitch Association 8 Buxton Court Brampton, Ontario L6Z 3H9 e-mail: accent@slopitch1.com Alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail Tel.: (905) 840-7206 (e-mail preferred) Fax: (905) 840-4189 |
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