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REMINDER:  Call 2014 for U10@Play Event Host
Softball Ontario in partnership with Provincial Women’s Softball (PWSA), Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA), and Ontario Rural Softball Association (ORSA), is seeking hosts to pilot the new Softball Canada Minor Softball Rules for the weekend of July 26-27, 2014 across the province!  Softball Ontario’s U10@Play events are to encourage a friendly, social and non-competitive atmosphere and capture the following principles of the Learn2Train stage for LTPD:
- Fun, participation and learning
- All softball players with various skill levels playing softball all together
- Developing FUNdamental skill movement and softball skills
The U10@Play Events can be held for any level of softball – House League, Select, Rep. or Open and can be Female, Male or Co-Ed- all levels are encouraged to apply.  All U10@Play qualifying events must be at the U10 level and must be willing to adopt the rules as provided by Softball Ontario.   A copy of the U10@Play rules  can be found on the left hand side of this email broadcast. Who Can Host?  Eligible U10@Play Hosts are:
- A member of one of Softball Ontario’s Fast Pitch Member Associations (PWSA, OASA or ORSA)
- Paid in full Softball Ontario’s Local Softball Association/House League Service Fee member
 Terms & Conditions for U10@Play Hosts:
- Hosts must complete an online bid form
- The U10@Play Pilot is not intended to be a revenue making event
- Fee charged to the participants are subject to approval Softball Ontario’s U10 Competition Review Committee
- U10@Play Host must not charge a gate fee
- U10@Play Host must accept all terms and conditions
 U10@Play Format  In addition to piloting the new Softball Canada Minor Softball Rules, U10@Play Hosts will also offer the Softball Skills Zone and Softball Fun Zone to add excitement to the event.  A Softball Ontario Representative will be on site to lead the Softball Skill Zone to offer instruction and conduct player skills assessment. Outline of U10@Play Event Responsibilities Â
U10@Play Events |
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Tournament Administration |
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Collecting Tournament Fees and Registration |
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U10@Play Draw (12" x 18") Laminated Schedule Board |
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A Detailed Event U10@Play Host Handbook |
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U10@Play Coach Rule Packages for each Team |
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U10@Play Parent Rule Packages |
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U10@Play Alternative Score Cards |
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Player Memento |
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Insurance Coverage |
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Promotion of the U10@Play Event |
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Playing Field |
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Pylons for the Home Run Line |
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Measuring Tape for the Base Line |
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Securing the diamonds |
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Diamond(s) at one park |
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A Diamond for the Skills Zone |
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A area for the Softball Fun Zone |
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Equipment |
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11' Worth Reduce Injury Factor Ball R10RYFLL |
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Helmets with a face cage and a strap |
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Optional for pitchers to wear a face guard |
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21' Home Plate |
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Umpires |
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Supply Softball Ontario Umpires for the Event |
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Issue Game Fees for the U10 Softball Ontario Umpire Event |
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Softball Skill Zone |
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5 Volunteers to run the Softball Skill Zone** |
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1 Softball Ontario Learning Facilitator/Instructor |
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Equipment for the Softball Skills Zone |
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Resources for the Softball Skills Zone |
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Softball Fun Zone |
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5 Volunteers to run the Softball Fun Zone * |
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Equipment for the Softball Fun Zone |
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Resources for the Softball Fun Zone |
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* These can be U16 and above players or parents/volunteers |
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**NCCP Learn2Coach or Learn2Play Leaders |
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 Feedback/Comments and Suggestions  Softball Ontario representatives will be on-site to survey U10@Play participants, coaches, umpires and spectators about the new rules.  How to Apply?  To apply to be a U10@Play host site, please click “Apply now†and fill out the application form in its entirety.  Applications must be submitted to Softball Ontario via online application by Noon on May 30, 2014 to be considered.  If you have any questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Steph Sutton by email at ssutton@softballontario.ca or call 416-426-7150.  |
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