The Bluegrass State Games

Saturday & Sunday

Park Address can be found at this link http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=278

July 8-10, 2011 – Fast Pitch – Veterans Park, Kirklevington Park, Cardinal Run, Dunbar HS, Tates Creek HS/Gainesway, Constitution Park
July 16-17, 2011 – Men’s B/C, D,E (Lexington)
July 16-17, 2011 – Women Open (Richmond)
July 23-24, 2011 – Co-ed, Church, 35 & Over-Men (Lexington)
July 30-31, 2011 – Co-ed, 14" – NEW DIVISION!!

Various Ballparks – Lexington, Richmond & Surrounding Counties

REGISTRATION DEADLINE POSTMARK: See division deadlines listed below
ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Midnight of deadline dates listed below

REGISTRATION FEE:
Adult – $230
Youth FP – $250
Youth FP 8 & Under – $225

NO LATE REGISTRATION ACCEPTED

Steve Frederick, Sports Commissioner (Lexington)
859-707-5116 (Cell)

John Combs, Women’s Softball Sports Commissioner (Richmond)
859-623-3058 (H)

2011 Team Entry Form (PDF)
Download, Print, and Send the entry form to:
Bluegrass State Games
P.O. Box 1463
Lexington, KY 40588

Youth Fast Pitch:

SITE: Lexington and surrounding counties

AGE: Age as of December 31, 2011

SANCTION: All teams playing by NSA rules must be NSA sanctioned and be able to produce their NSA sanction number.

RULES: NSA rules to govern all fast pitch divisions.

FORMAT: This is a 3 game guarantee tournament. Game time limit is 1 hour and 15 minutes. In case of inclement weather, a single elimination format may be used. 8U will be a 1 hour game time limits.

EQUIPMENT: All teams age 18 and under must wear helmets. Each team is responsible for providing their own helmets. All batting helmets must be equipped with face guards.

ROSTERS: Rosters will be a maximum of 20 players. FREE t-shirts to each player and 3 coaches per team. Please include your sizes. DO NOT MAIL ROSTERS in with your entry. All rosters need to be turned in at the site of your first game. Any additions to team rosters will not be accepted after the first game is played. They must have a parent (if under 18 years) or player’s signature stating that they have read the Medical Consent Agreement and Waiver found on the individual entry form or the player cannot play. In order for the entry to be accepted in the tournament, it must include the following when sent to the BGSG office: (1) ALL information completed on the entry form with the exception of the roster. (2) The total number of t-shirts for your team and the correct sizes.(3) The correct entry fee Proof of age (driver’s license, birth certificate or hospital certificate) is required for all Youth Divisions. All participants must be Kentucky residents. Youth and adults must be able to provide driver’s license or proof of KY residency upon request.

DIVISIONS: All division will have a maximum limit of entries allowed. All entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. There must be a minimum of four teams in order to play.

Adult Divisions

SITES: Lexington – various parks TBA and Richmond – Lake Reba (Gibson Bay Golf Course/Park) Eastern By-Pass

AGE: You must be 16 years old the day of the tournament or older to participate in the adult divisions.

SANCTION: All teams playing by NSA rules must be NSA sanctioned and be able to produce their NSA sanction number.

AWARDS: NSA will offer a non-paid World Series bid for men, coed and church.

RULES: National Softball Association (NSA) or Amateur Softball Association (ASA) rules to govern slow pitch divisions as dictated by site in list above.

HOME RUN RULE:
Men’s Class C & Up – 2, With 1 up rule
Men’s Class D – 1, Next one is an out and then start progressive penalty
Men’s Class E – 0, Progressive penalty on all home runs
Women’s Class C/D – 2, All over limits are outs
Men’s Church – 2, With 1 up rule
Co-ed – 2, With 1 up rule

EXCEPTIONS AND/OR CLARIFICATIONS:

• All Adult divisions will start with a 1-1 count.
• Divisions playing NSA will have an arch limit of 6-10. The ball must be delivered with an arc and reach a height of at least 6 feet from the ground, while not exceeding a maximum height of 10 feet from the ground.
• Divisions playing ASA will have an arch limit of 6-10. The ball must be delivered with an arc and reach a height of at least 6 feet from the ground, while not exceeding a maximum height of 10 feet from the ground.
• The dimensions of the official diamond for the Men’s Divisions will vary due to field limitations. The Men’s Division at NSA sites will have base paths of 70 feet and a pitching distance of 53 feet.
• Non-Approved Bats: Current non-approved bats as of date of tournament. The BGSG reserves the right to ban immediately any bat if the BGSG believes in any way, shape or form that a particular bat is dangerous and/or not acceptable for fair and safe play.

FORMAT: This is a double elimination tournament. In case of inclement weather, a single elimination format may be used.

EQUIPMENT: For NSA play, you can go to www.PlayNSA.com and click on “Approved Equipment.” This will be especially helpful if you have any question as to if a certain bat is approved or non-approved. Men’s teams MUST supply their own NSA approved Optic Yellow Balls 44/400 (If needed, balls will be on sale at fields.)

ROSTERS: Rosters are limited to 20 players per roster. T-shirts are FREE and sizes need to be included with the entry fee. DO NOT MAIL ROSTERS in with your entry. All rosters need to be turned in at the site of your first game. Any additions to team rosters will not be accepted after the first game is played. In order for the entry to be accepted in the tournament, it must include the following when sent to the BGSG office: (1) ALL information completed on the entry form with the exception of the roster. (2) The total number of t-shirts for your team and the correct sizes.(3) The correct entry fee. All participants must be Kentucky residents. Youth and adults must be able to provide driver’s license or proof of KY residency upon request.

DIVISIONS: All divisions will have a maximum limit of entries allowed. All entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. There must be a minimum of four teams in order to play.