PORSTMOUTH CO-ED SOFTBALL

January 26, 2016

Review and Confirmation of teams returning, managers, and uniform color

  1. Shanty – Tim Hopley (maroon)
  2. WingItz – Mike Bocash (grey)
  3. Auto Fair – Dave Hamel (white/red)
  4. UBS – Rich DeMarco (green)
  5. Heberts- Erin Johnson (purple )
  6. Hussey- Mike Howard (red)
  7. ?? - GK
  8. ?? - Kim Lindquist
  9. ?? – Tish
  10. Any new managers should email the president

Balls

  • Review last year. Go back to Diamond if cost is the same

ASA Rule Changes

  • Rule 3, Section 3F[2]:BeginningJanuary 1 2017 the 11” .520 COR or under with a compression of 300.0 lbs. or under will be the only ball allowed in Women’s Adult Slow Pitch, Coed Women’s Slow Pitch and Junior Olympic Girls and Boys Slow Pitch.
  • Comment: The 11” ball with a COR.440 or under, with a ball compression of 375.0 lbs. or under will no longer be allowed in Women’s Adult Slow Pitch Divisions of Play, Women’s Adult Coed Slow Pitch Classification of Play, Junior Olympic Girls, 12-Under, 14-Under, 16-Under, 18-Under Slow Pitch Classifications of Play, Junior Olympic Boys, 10-Under and 12-Under Slow Pitch Classifications of Play.
  • Do not make any changes this year.(unanimous vote)

Finances

  • Budget for Gifts
  • Use money to advertise for girls or have the league by bats to be shared by teams

League Officers

  • Field Coordinator: Heather Simon de Montfort(unanimous vote)
  • Executive Director: Sarah Bocash(unanimous vote)
  • Collect Game Sheets
  • Manage playoff eligibility roster
  • Public Relations: Rochelle Jones(unanimous vote)
  • Putting scores in the paper (Rich left message for 603-570-2222)
  • President: Heather Simon de Montfort
  • Secretary: Rich DeMarco
  • Treasurer: Brittany Siciliano
  • Scheduling Coordinator: Heather Simon de Montfort
  • Website Designer: Jeremy Pucko
  • Field Maintenance Director: Harry Smith

Tournament

  • Update and Confirm
  • Committee Development

Dates of Interest (all league meetings are 7pm at Hebert's unless otherwise noted)

  • Mar 8th – 2nd meeting. New teams confirmed. Tournament details and flyer done
  • April 12th – 3rd meeting. Sponsor and OOT payments due. Preliminary rosters done
  • May 3rd – Tournament meeting. Schedules out
  • May 10th – last meeting. Scheduling conflicts due
  • May 14th/15th – Bob Hopley memorial Tournament. (Raindate next weekend 21/22).
  • Discussion led to Opening day starting during the week rather than delay a week to continue the tradition of opening on a– May 16th?

Signs on the fence – email for Approval from City Manager. All uniform designs. LL uses green with white letters and logo. Cost is $133 (could be less) for 3x5 sign. LL charges $500 for a 3x5 sign, $250 for a 3x2.5 sign, and $100 for a sign with several other sponsors. 10% discount for returning sponsors.League voted for Rich to pursue