Skins Tournament: the Canberra Skins
November 7, 2011
Canberra, AU
“Australia’s Original Fastpitch Skins Tournament”
Hawker International Softball Centre,
Walhallow St, Hawker, ACT 2614
Friday 2nd , Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December 2011
The Fastpitch Softball League ACT, in conjunction with the Softball Australia Ltd and Softball ACT, is again conducting Australia's most challenging Skins Tournament: the Canberra Skins, at the Hawker International Softball Centre in Canberra commencing Friday 2nd December through Sunday afternoon 4th December 2011.
Skins Format
The 2011 Skins will cater for up to (12) xA Grade teams and (12) x B Grade teams. Each team will play five to six games in the Round Robin competition.
Registrations
For all teams registration fees will be;
· A grade; $1000
· B grade; $700
· Deposit for Team registration of $200 non refundable (Addressed to FPSL) closes 1st November 2011 and should be forwarded to PO Box 534 Kippax ACT 2615.
The balance of fees must be in no later than 18th November 2011. No cheque payments will be accepted passed 18th November 2011.
All EFT payments to FPSL National Australia Bank BSB number 082968 account 11-604-0389 must include Team name as a deposit reference.
· Team names and officials to be confirmed by 18th November 2011.
Tournament Entry
A small fee will be charged for entry to the Skins Tournament. A notice showing entry amounts (maximum to be $35 for family passes for the three days of the Tournament) will be posted at each entrance to the Hawker enclosed area. Players and team officials will not be charged an entry fee.
Entry Fees:
1 day adult pass - $10
3 day adult pass - $20
1 day family pass - $15
3 day family pass - $35
All children under 12 free
Evening pass $5.00 for Adult
Evening pass $10.00 for Family
Prizemoney
A single Round Robin tournament will be played aiming at each team playing a minimum of five games. The tournament will consist of a Skins format with prize money awarded on the following basis:
Round Robin
1. Prizes for all categories are only awarded for completed innings.
· $50 to the team winning each innings. If not won will jackpot to next innings, if tied at end of game will be split between both teams.
· $60 to the team winning the game. If tied at end of game will be split between both teams.
· $200 to the team with the most runners reaching 1st base for the whole tournament but not including finals. Ties will be evenly split.
· $400 to the team with the most home runs. Ties will be evenly split.
Finals
The top team in each pool earning the highest prize money during the Round Robin games will contest the Grand Final. Should the moneys be even, then the team with the least number of runs against will finish higher on the ladder. If teams are still tied the Team with most runs for will finish higher.
Prize money will be awarded as follows:
· $500 to the team winning the game.
· Innings won increases from $50 to $100 per innings, if not won will jackpot to next innings, if tied at end of game will be split between both teams.
Teams will play a standard Round Robin tournament. Points will be awarded for a win and a loss (3pts for a win, 2 pt for a tie, 1 pt for loss and no pts for a forfeit).
Prize money for B Grade will be:
· 1st - $1500
· 2nd - $750
· 3rd - $250 only applies if 6 teams or more
· $100 to each Pitcher who pitches a no hitter for the entire game. Money to be split evenly if more than one.
· $100 for player with most home runs. Money to be split evenly if more than one.
Note: Prize money for B grade is based on a minimum of 8 teams.
Accommodation
Special accommodation arrangements have been made with one of the tournament sponsors – Belconnen Way Motel & Serviced Apartments. They can be contacted on (02) 6254 22 22.
Flights and Ground Transportation responsibility of teams
Competition Arrangements
All arrangements and prize monies may be subject to change, depending on number of teams. The Canberra Skins committee decisions will be final. We require information for programs by 18th November 2011. This is why ALL team entries must be confirmed by 1st November 2011.
Draws
Both the A and B grade draws will be posted on the website once teams are registered. All draws will be final prior to the competition with no late alterations allowed. www.fpsl.act.softball.org.au
FINALS
The Finals will be contested as follows:
A Grade: The two highest money-earning teams will contest the Grand Final. Should the moneys be even, then the team with the least number of runs against will finish higher on the ladder.
If still tied the team with most runs for will finish higher.
B Grade: The two teams with the most points will contest the finals. Should the points be even, then the team with the least number of runs against will finish higher on the ladder.
If two pools are necessary 10 or 12 teams then top 2 of each division will play 1 v 2 And the winners of each game to play the finals.
Umpires
All A grade and B grade games will have registered umpires in attendance.
