The 2012 Shinerama Softball Classic

Nipissing University’s Student Union (NUSU) and Canadore College’s Student Representative Council (CSRC) are hosting the first annual Shinerama Softball Classic to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis research.

Come out to the Steve Omischl Sports Field Complex on July 21st and 22nd for a weekend of barbeques, cold beers, and of course softball as we join together in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis.

Rules and Regulations

• All teams must be registered and submit a tournament fee of $200 before July 16th
• Registration fees must be submitted along with registration forms and liability waivers
• Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of 3 games
• Each team is required to submit a roster maximum of 16 players
• Each team is required to have a minimum of 4 female players on their roster
• A new ball must be brought to the field by each team and should suitable for lob play
• Bats and gloves are the responsibility of each team
• Pinch runners, one substitute runner per inning per guy/girl
• No touching home plate, there is a commitment line
• Each game will consist of 7 innings or 1 hour and 15 minutes, whichever comes first
• There is a 5 run limit per inning except for the final inning where there is a no runs limit
• Batting order must be posted prior to game start and every second person up to bat must be a female (guy, girl, guy, girl)
• Foul balls hit with two strikes count as a third strike
• There must be a minimum of two women on the field at all times
• All teams are required to field a full team each game or risk forfeiting
• A minimum of 7 players required to field a team
• 5 run maximum per inning, but if a team is winning by 10 runs after the 5th inning, the game is over (mercy rule)
• This is for charity so play safe and have fun!

If teams would like to register they can contact either myself or Nicole Brady

CSRC – 705 474 7600 Ext. 5305 or email me at [email protected]
NUSU – 705 474 3954 Ext. 4303 or email Nicole at [email protected]

Or come into the student centre office and pick up a form

Submitted to BayToday.ca