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
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Saturday, October 17, 2009
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
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
Friday, October 2, 2009
Fastpitch Softball
Here is a diagram of a softball diamond.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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.
"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
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