Men’s Masters Division Maple City Slo Pitch

March 4, 2020

USB

In attendance, 11 clubs, with Maddocks Myers not represented. Kurtis Holmes and Rodney Juniper also in attendance. Meeting chaired by Colin Lewis.

Message from Kurtis-

 The police will be patrolling all diamonds to enforce the alcohol laws as requested by the city.

The city also has an issue with the use of sunflower seeds at games.

Time limits are to be strictly enforced with all games to be done by 8:30 . Therefor all games will now start at 6:00 PM as per discussion and agreement of all teams present. The motion made  by Colin, and 2^nd by Chris Vitek. Cd unanimously

Scores of games to be reported by both teams. Scores only to be sent to Maple City Slo Pitch, to Colin and to our website person. These email addresses will be sent to all teams.

Bat testing. Dates are tentatively set, but will be confirmed and forwarded to member teams upon confirmation of testing equipment being sent by SPO

A presentation was made showing a pitching screen. It was agreed upon, all B division teams will use pitching screens subject to their being supplied by MCSP. An agreement in principle has been made with MCSP executive.

At this time the meeting was broken into 2 groups (divisions) for each groups rules discussions.

B Division

Motion by Owen Cooper, 2^nd by Craig McAlorum that the 1 year trial of the 53 year age limit be now a permanent rule. Also no new underagers will be allowed. CD

Playoffs will be a round robin of 9 inning games, with a best 2 of 3 finals. All teams in attendance in agreement.

Pitching Screen rules

All teams in B division will use the screens.

The screen will be placed 5 feet ahead of the Rubber/flags with the appropriate edge centred between the flags. Right side for right handed pitchers, left for left handed.

Pitcher must pitch the ball and step behind the screen for protection. He will then be able to move back out to play defense. If a pitcher gets hit, or fields the ball without first stepping behind the screen the batter will go to first and runners moved up as forced.

If the batter hits the screen it is a deadball strike. Any thrown ball that hits the screen is in play. Any pitched ball that hits the screen is a ball.

Meeting adjourned