From Bob Henning, Softball BC Umpire In Chief

Clarification of the Exposed Jewellery Permitted

April 14, 2010
To: All Members of Softball BC
Subject: Jewellery Clarification – No Exposed Jewellery Permitted

In the 2010 Softball BC Handbook, page 90, 16.6 (g) it states:
Casts, exposed jewellery, such as wrist watches, bracelets, earrings and neck chains, or any other item judged dangerous by the umpire may not be worn during the game.

ISF Rules 3‐8 states:
g. Jewelry ‐ No items other than medical alert bracelets or necklaces may be worn. Medical alert bracelets and or necklaces are not considered jewellery, but if worn, must be taped to the body.

Softball Canada Rules 3‐10 states:
a. Exposed jewellery such as wristwatches, bracelets, any type of earrings, neck chains, or any other item judged dangerous by the umpire, may not be worn during the game.
b. Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are not considered jewellery.

After reviewing all of the recent rulings made by the Softball Canada ODC over the last 6 years, Softball BC will interpret the word ‘exposed’ to mean that any type of tape, band aid or covering will not make the jewellery disappear. This ruling will be consistent with all other interpretations from the ISF and Softball Canada.

Lawyers that have attended Softball Canada clinics have always said that an umpire would be on good ground if they did not compromise on safety issues and to enforce the rules as written in the rule book.

I am aware that the times are changing as is the social acceptance of piercings, earrings and other types of jewellery and that they are much more common than in the past. But player safety is the number one issue of concern and to allow tape or coverings to make jewellery disappear could get out of hand.

If there is any change in the Softball Canada rule book in the future, Softball BC will revisit the topic and rule accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. I wish you a safe and successful 2010 softball season!

Bob Henning
Softball BC UIC
brotherinblue@shaw.ca
604‐790‐1166

DISTRICT 4 SCHOLARSHIP SEMINAR

District 4 is proud to present a SCHOLARSHIP SEMINAR. Featuring Greg Timm, (White Rock Renegades President, Chairman of the Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship) along with other guests. This is a comprehensive step by step guide to aid your daughter in getting a Softball Scholarship.
Date to be announced.
To be placed on the waiting list, please email HERE

District 4 SCHOLARSHIP SEMINAR

Introduction & Overview
UBC / Simon Fraser Presentations
Academics
Choosing a School
Marketing Yourself
Tournaments / Game Exposure to College Coaches
Making the Deal
Immigration & Insurance Issues
Expected Costs
Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship Futures / Showcase
Introduction & Overview
Growing opportunities – number & quality of scholarship programs
Renegades at colleges & universities
Recruiting events
Academics
How to register for SAT / ACT exams
Where to go for exams administrated in our area
Score requirements
Clearing House
Importance of high grades
Choosing a School
Academic program
Selecting a good “match”
Location of school: Distance from home / Urban or rural
Coaching
Level of conference
Funding level
UBC
Simon Fraser University
Marketing Yourself
Preparing a video – content / length / where to have it done
Written package
Using the internet
To have all the Universities and Colleges in the U.S.A. –
To have all the NCAA – all Divisions – Universities / Colleges in the U.S.
To help package & register yourself – College recruiting company –
- Future Connect
Follow-up
Official visits
Tournaments / Game Exposure to College Coaches
When to start
Fall Tournaments – Florida / Texas
Seattle / Portland
Spring Events
Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship
Canadian Championships

Making the Deal
Rules governing different levels of schools
Signing opportunities
Tuition / books / accommodations / food / insurance
Letters of Intent
Transfers
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Immigration & Insurance Issues
Temporary student entry ( I – 20 form )
Extended Health Insurance
Expected Costs
Remainder of costs for: tuition / books / accommodations / food / insurance
Travel to and from
“Walking around” money
Employment restrictions
Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship Futures / Showcase
Major recruiting opportunity

Fall Hitting/Fielding Clinics

The North Shore Girls Fastpitch Association Presents :

Hitting/Fielding Clinic

The North Shore Girls Fastpitch Association will be holding a fall Hitting/Fielding Clinic at Sutherland High School starting October 31st. Quality instruction will help the girls improve their swing and their ball handling for the upcoming season.

Please reply to Peter Powell at gppollock@telus.net if your daughter would like to attend and indicate the birth date and years softball experience of your daughter.


Clinic #1
When: Oct. 31st- Nov.21st
Where: Sutherland Old Gym, 1860 Sutherland Ave North Vancouver
Times: 13 and under 1:45 - 3:45
Cost: $70 -
Running shoes. (no cleats in the gym) Water, Comfortable clothes, Glove

Clinic #2
When: Nov. 28th until Dec.19th
Where: Sutherland Old Gym, 1860 Sutherland Ave North Vancouver
Times: 14 and over 1:45 - 3:45
Cost: $70 -
Running shoes. (no cleats in the gym) Water, Comfortable clothes, Glove

Thank you
Peter Powell

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Spring Back Catching Clinic

District 4/NVGSA is pleased to announce:
"Thou Shall Not Steal"
A Catching Clinic with
International Softball Federation Hall of Famer,
Lesley Monk.

When: Feb 28
Where: Sutherland Old Gym, 1860 Sutherland Ave North Vancouver
Times: U-13 3:30-5:30 pm
U19 5:30-7:30 pm
Clinician : Lesley Monk
Cost: $25:00 - PreRegistration required
Running shoes. (no cleats in the gym) Catching gear, Water, Comfortable clothes,

Among other things, clinic will show:

* * The 3 stances all catchers need to know
* * Blocking pitches to prevent passed balls
* * Proper handling of balls that do get past the catcher
* * Proper footwork and arm positioning when throwing
* * Fielding bunts and pop ups
* * How and where to stand for balls thrown to home plate


LESLEY MONK CLINICIAN
Lesley was inducted into the Softball New Zealand Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2003, she was honoured to be inducted to the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame. She played in five ISF world championships, with her team finishing in the top three at four of them. A catcher, she hit .333 in two of those five events, and played a combined total of 44 games. Her international playing career spanned 1977-95, and also saw her play in 85 more games over 16 other appearances. A true sign of a Hall of Fame calibre career, her highest batting average actually came in her last international event, hitting .467 at the Olympic qualifier in 1995.

For more information contact Georgina Powell @ gppollock@telus.net

Senior Umpire Bill Watson

I am pleased to announce that Senior Umpire Bill Watson has agreed to come into the clinic and have a discussion dealing with the interaction between Umpires and Back Catchers. Bill Watson was awarded the Senior Umpire Service Award in 2005...and has forgotten more about softball than most people know.

Catchers Creed

Although the outsider might think that it is the pitcher who is the most important player, in reality it is the Back Catcher who calls the shots, from telling the pitcher what to throw, to calling out encouragement to her team.

Catchers Creed:

1. Understanding that as a catcher I must accept my role as the leader of my team.
2. I hold myself to the 12 points of the Catchers Creed while training or playing.
3. I will be suited up, stretched, and ready to go 15 minutes before the team is expected to arrive for training or a game.
4. My equipment will always be clean. I will never drag dirt or mud into any indoor training facility.
5. My shirt will always be tucked in, whether in a game or at practice.
6. I will NEVER be heard saying anything disrespectful towards a team mate, opponent, coach, or umpire.
7. I will never use foul language, and will hold my team mates to this same standard.
8. I will always complete every drill to its fullest.
9. I will always be encouraging to my team mates regardless of whether they play well or not.
10. I will never allow my team to leave a dugout after a game until all trash has been picked up, even if it was there when we got there.
11. I will lead my team out onto the field every time we take the field.
12. I will thank my parents for the opportunity to play organized sports, acknowledging the many sacrifices they make to allow me to play.