Tournament Overview

• The home team will be decided by coin toss or ball roll.
• The team listed top of the game bracket is in 3^rd base dugout.
• No new inning after 1 hour 10 minutes (applies to all divisions except 8u)
• 8u time limit is no new inning after 50 minutes.
• Please be ready to play 30 minutes prior to your scheduled game times to help us keep the tournament on schedule.  We do have several “first loss" games throughout the tournament and if they aren't needed, we may want to get the next game started earlier.
• 5 warm-up pitches first inning and infield / outfield warm up ball.  After the first inning, NO infield/outfield warmups and the pitcher is limited to three warm-up pitches. 
• Reminder - All player pitch age groups can only have 9 fielders regardless of how many subs are on the bench.  8u Machine will follow the rules regarding when a 10th player is on the field.
• WINNING Coach is responsible for updating the bracket board and advancing the two teams.  If you need help, please come see us and we will show you how it's done. The Bracket Board is located on the left side of the concession building.

Fan / Sportsperson-like behavior - Coaches are responsible for their players, their fans and their own behavior.  We will not tolerate unruly behavior, heckling or unsportsmanlike behavior.  Those that cannot follow the basics of good sportsperson behavior expectations will be asked to leave the park.  We are here to enjoy a fun weekend of softball with the girls from our various communities.

FOOD, DRINKS AND COOLERS 

• Food, beverages or coolers may not be brought into the parks. If you are observed carrying in coolers, food or drink, you will be asked to return them to your car or dispose of them.  - Individual bottles for players are allowed.
• There will be a full Concession Stand for your enjoyment throughout the tournament. 
• No grilling or food deliveries in the ballpark complex.
• No Glass Bottles.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at any time. 

 Please also note: Brandt Quirk has a No Dogs Allowed sign posted.

Your support for the Concession is greatly appreciated. The funds raised support volunteer sport programs and meet the costs of the facility operation.
 

We welcome questions, the answers may help others. Here are a few.

The home team is determined by coin toss. The team on top of the bracket occupies the 3^rd base dugout. Teams are asked to pickup the t-shirts they ordered before their first game. Shirts are located at the gazebo to the left of the concession building. Ken and / Barb and the umpires will be located there.  Teams not ordering shirts need to check in and pick up commemorative medals for their players. Tournament shirts of prior years may be available at $5.00 per shirt. Check it out, we may have your daughters size.

The U12 A/B schedule is now 8 teams. Visiting team changes have been made. Janesville, Lake Mills and Verona, please check your schedule for us. All the rest please check as to where your game is being held each week.

The U12 B/C is now a 12 team schedule. More info later tonight.

All Rec Departments and Community or Club leads/coaches will be copied on emails.

Parents / Grandparents: 

The following are the designated game nights for each age group.

• U10 games are played on Monday
• U12 games are played on Tuesday
• U8 / HS are played on Wednesday
• U14 are played on Thursday

Please note the exact specs on all the Windmill league game balls.

·         Age 12U and Up - Dudley 12" ASA leather softball SB-12L #4A311Y

·         Age 10U Live - Dudley 11" ASA Fastpitch Softball SBC11Y #4Y611

·         Age 8U Live – Diamond 11” DRC-11RFPSC Reduced Compression Yellow FP softball

All of the above are stamped ASA

·         Age 8U Machine Pitch - Diamond DFPM 12 Diamond Dimple Green Foam Ball 12"

·         Age 10U Machine Pitch – B2020 JUGS Sting Free Yellow Dimpled 11 inch Softball

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SOFTBALL SLIDING DRILLS in RED

GETTING DIRTY WITH COACH DALTON

SLIDE AND NOT HURT YOURSELF

Sliding foot first into a base accounts for 23.3 percent of injuries among girls across all age ranges, but only 11.9 percent of injuries among boys. Not surprisingly, the body part among girls most frequently injured is the ankle, at 21.4 percent. Fingers and thumbs come a distant second at 11.4. percent.  It’s important that players are taught the basic or “Figure Four” method of sliding, where one leg is positioned straight ahead to reach the base, and the other leg is bent and foot tucked under runner so as not get in the way. The video below demonstrates the proper sliding technique.

SLIDE AND NOT HURT YOURSELF

GOING AROUND THE BASE

Ukiko Ueno Video

22 Seconds Worth