June 2, 2022
Hello Softball Players:
It‘s that time again! It is time for the 44th Annual Softball Tournament! The Northwest Louisiana Chapter of Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. invites you to participate with us as we “hit a home run” for sickle cell disease. The tournament will be held Friday July 8 through Sunday July 10, 2022. Seniors will begin play on Friday, July 8, 2022. This is an entire weekend of fun, playing America’s favorite pastime, so mark your calendar!! We expect to have a spectacular time with the first pitch being thrown promptly at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022. The support you have given us in the past is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you in this year’s tournament.
We encourage you to book your hotel room(s) in advance so that you can take advantage of the discounted hotel rates. When registering for your hotel be sure to mention you are with the Sickle Cell Softball Tournament. Enclosed is the registration package, along with a housing form. Please complete the housing form and return it to our office as soon as possible. The Sickle Cell Office needs this information for tracking purposes during your weekend with us. We have enclosed a list of hotels.
Please plan and prepare to participate in the Sickle Cell Disease Home Run Derby on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Winners will receive cash prizes and recognition. We encourage you to support our local community by attending other area festivities if time permits. The Shreveport – Bossier area has much to offer. Visit our many museums and attractions, River Boat Casinos and dine at our fine restaurants.
Your presence and participation is greatly appreciated as you play ball and assist us in our efforts in “Breaking the Sickle Cycle”. We hope to see you on the softball field. Again welcome!
Sincerely,
Rosalind F. Spain Herman Vital
Rosalind F. spain, Executive Director Herman Vital, Tournament Director
Willie McPhearson Roy Burrell
Willie McPhearson, Board President Roy Burrell, Tournament Chairman
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
Northwest Louisiana Chapter
And
SHREVEPORT PUBLIC ASSEMBLY AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Presents the
“Granddaddy of Them All”
Softball Tournament
DATES:
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
July 8, 9, 10, 2022
PLACE:
CARGILL PARK
FEE:
$ 375.00 - EACH TEAM
(On or Before June 24, 2022. After June 24, 2022 Late Fee of $50.00 Total $425.00
$425 SENIOR DIVISION
DEADLINE:
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022
NO PERSONAL CHECKS
Make Money Orders or Cashier Checks payable to:
Sickle Cell Disease Association
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. Tournament play will be governed by rules as written by The USA Softball Association.
2. USA Softball Association officials will officiate at all games.
3. Double Elimination Tournament:
Men: DIVISION - I, II, and III - CLASS: C, D, E
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place winners in each class will receive cash
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Class C – Three Home Run Limit
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Class D – Three Home Run Limit
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Class E- Two Home Run Limit
All home runs exceeding a home run limit is an out.
Senior Division
Women: OPEN
4. AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Team Cash in each division
1st, 2nd Individual T-Shirts, and Cash (Each Division).
5. A one (1) hour or seven (7) inning limit on all games.
6. Rosters shall not include more than twenty (20) players. No player may be added or substituted for another after a team’s first game. Rosters must be presented to the Tournament Director at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of its first game.
7. In the event any team uses a player whose name does not appear on the Official Roster, the game shall be forfeited, provided it is discovered before the team(s) involved play their next game.
8. Home teams will be decided by the flip of a coin.
9. Team(s) should report to the official scorekeeper with lineups fifteen (15) minutes before each game. GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME. Teams must be ready to play at game time.
10. The fifteen (15) after four and ten (10) after five run rules will be in effect.
11. MANAGERS OR THE COACH ONLY may confer with UMPIRES. Players displaying unsportsmanlike conduct such as willfully throwing bats, abusive language, pushing umpire, causing unnecessary scenes, etc., will be suspended from further competition in the tournament. Any player so suspended must leave the playing area in one (1) minute or his/her team will forfeit the game.
12. Only the USA approved balls will be utilized.
ALL BALLS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE SICKLE CELL DISEASE ASSOCIATION. Any ball not purchased and stamped with the Sickle Cell Disease Association’s stamp will be ruled an illegal ball. THIS RULE WILL BE ENFORCED THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
HERMAN VITAL 318- 286-1561 CELL
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION:
Rosalind F. Spain 318-636-5300 / 318-631-1151 at Sickle Cell Office
THE FIRST TWO-HUNDRED (200) TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
“44th YEAR OF SOFTBALLING IT”
ENTRY FEE
$375.00
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TEAM REGISTRATION
Name of Team: Contact: _________________
Circle (1): Men / Women Division/Class: _______
_____________________________________________________________
Address City State Zip
Cell # ____________________ E-Mail:___________________________
DEADLINE DATE FOR ENTERING THE TOURNAMENT IS
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 @ 12 MIDNIGHT
After June 24, 2022 Tournament Registration Fee $375.00 Plus
Late Fee of $50.00 TOTAL $425.00
YOU MAY EMAIL FORMS TO:
Or
MAIL ALL ENTRY FORMS TO:
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
Northwest Louisiana Chapter
ATTN: Mrs. Rosalind F. Spain, Executive Director
3658 Judson Street
Shreveport. LA 71109
ALL SOFTBALLS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
“44th YEAR OF SOFTBALLING IT”
SENIOR DIVISION
ENTRY FEE
$425.00
__________________________________
TEAM REGISTRATION
Name of Team______________________ Contact__________________
Circle (1): Men / Women Division/ Class__________________
_____________________________________________________________
Address City State Zip
Cell #___________________E-Mail_______________________________
DEADLINE DATE FOR ENTERING THE TOURNAMENT IS
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 @ 12 MIDNIGHT
YOU MAY EMAIL FORMS TO:
Or
MAIL ALL ENTRY FORMS TO:
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
Northwest Louisiana Chapter
ATTN: Mrs. Rosalind F. Spain, Executive Director
3658 Judson Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
ALL SOFTBALLS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR