RSPA Slo-Pitch Tournament - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- Can anybody enter a slo-pitch team in an RSPA or SPN slo-pitch tournament?
Anybody can enter a team in an RSPA or SPN slo-pitch tournament, with the following conditions:
- team must be registered with SPN; registration can be done on site at the tournament;
- players must be 16 years of age or older;
players 16-17 must have written parental consent;
SPN parental consent form
- What level or what divisions are offered?
Depending on the size of the tournament, SPN offers division from A to E, and sometimes F (or Fun division).
Most tournaments offer only D and E divisions, or sometimes F (or Fun division) in coed; RSPA is the only tournament offering Coed F.
Most teams would be considered an E level team
(if you don't know what level you are, you are probably E).
Levels A to C are very good.
- What rules are used for slo-pitch tournaments?
Tournament rules are up to the tournament convenor, but most conveners stay close to standard SPN rules -
SPN Rule Book
RSPA Tournament Rules web page
RSPA Tournament Rules PDF
Some of the rules are:
- Strike zone called by an umpire; no pitching mat;
- Number of players required - see rule sheet;
- Courtesy runners - see rule sheet;
- Rules will vary for summer slo-pitch tournaments and winter sno-pitch and fall ball tournaments;
- What does a team need to bring?
A team needs to supply a set of bases (including a safe-base for first base), and their own gloves and bats.
(Sno-pitch and sometimes fall ball tournaments - the bases are supplied)
- What about balls?
Balls will be supplied by the tournament.
- What about uniforms?
Uniforms are not mandatory for most tournaments,
except for Provincial and National Championships.
- What are the awards?
SPN supplied awards for division first place change every year.
For 2011, first place awards for National Qualifiers, which include all RSPA summer tournaments, are SPN bat bags. For 2012, first place awards for National Qualifiers are tentatively SPN red duffel bags.
First place awards for Regional (non-National) qualifiers are SPN long sleeve t-shirts.
Second place awards are up to the convenor, but are usually SPN or other t-shirts.
Larger tournaments offer prizes for 3rd and 4th place, if the division fills.
- When does the roster need to be submitted by?
The roster needs to be submitted by the Tuesday before the tournament,
so that it may be checked for level of play.
- Schedule?
Your team will be given game info (time and park) for the first game only. the other two games will be posted at the headquarters when you check in before the first game.
- What is check-in?
One player, usually the team rep has to check in at headquarters one hour before the first game to pay the tournament fee, drop off a final roster and check the boards for all the games. Double-check that your first game info has not changed, and write down the time, park and opposing team for the other two games.
- After each game?
Check-in at headquarters after each game to report the score and double-check that no changes have been made.
RSPA Sno-Pitch Tournament - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
(see also Fall Ball)
- Are sno-pitch tournament games played inside or outside?
Yes, games are played outside, and yes - we really play in the snow.
- What do you wear for sno-pitch?
Dress warmly, as if you were going skiing or tobogganing.
- What rules are used for sno-pitch tournaments?
Sno-pitch rules are generally set-up for a faster game. At bats start with a 1-1 count. RSPA Sno-Pitch Tournament Rules PDF
- What kind of ball is used?
There are two types of cold weather balls.
The soft mushy orange balls are used if there is snow on the ground.
The green ball or RIF ball is not as soft and can be used in borderline weather,
or if there is no snow on the ground.
Balls will be supplied by the tournament.
- Why don't we use a real ball?
A real ball would cause possible injury as they are much harder when cold, bouncing on frozen ground. They would damage most bats when used in cold weather.
RSPA Fall Ball Tournament - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
(see also Sno-Pitch)
- What kind of ball is used?
Fall ball uses the green ball or RIF ball, which is softer than a real ball, but not as soft as the orange sno-pitch ball. If the weather is nice, we MAY use a real ball for higher level mens divisions.
Balls will be supplied by the tournament.
- Why don't we use a real ball?
A real ball would cause possible injury as they are much harder when cold, bouncing on frozen ground. They would damage most bats when used in cold weather.
- What rules are different?
Fall ball rules are generally set-up for a faster game. At bats start with a 1-1 count.
RSPA Fall Ball Tournament Rules PDF
For Info, Contact: Randy Warren -- e-mail preferred: accent@slopitch1.com; --
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