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Illegal Bats Players using bats that are not approved for slow pitch softball use by the ASA, will be subject to the following penalties: 1. The first time a player is caught using an illegal bat he or she will be declared out. If the illegal bat is discovered, after the batter has hit a ball, all base runners must return to the base they were on when the batter came to the plate 2. The second time a player is caught using an illegal bat he or she will be declared out and suspended for 3 games. 3. The third time a player is caught using an illegal bat he or she will be suspended from the league. The league reserves the right to waive the ASA rule in the case of certain older, low tech bats that are not deemed to be safety threats. 4. A list of ASA Non-Approved bats is available at: http://www.asasoftball.com/about/certified_equipment.asp

Read the current OTS Rules and Regulations before the start of the 2008 season. They are available in the Handouts section of this website. Simply click HANDOUTS, then click on the title "2007 RULES AND REGS. You can download, review and print them from your computer.

In order to stay in conformance to the current ASA rule concerning foul tipped balls, OTS has incorporated the following rule into it’s Rules and Regulations. Foul Tip Outs –If a catcher catches a ball that has been “foul tipped”, the batter is out. Foul tipped balls no longer have to travel above a batter’s head to be an out. The OTS Rules and Regulations document is available in the Handouts section of this website.

Board Meeting

Location:  Dagsboro Church of God, West Field

Day:  Friday, August 10, 2007 - Time:  12:00 Noon 

Attendees: Archie Alexander, Tom Harvey; Sal Corrallo/Pat Sherry; Bo Wood; Gary Meredith/Bill Neyen; John Walker/Don Clements/ Ron Weber; Johnny Allen; Neil Fleming 

MEETING MINUTES

 

Treasurers Report

• Current Balance - $2800
• Estimated remaining expenses for 2007 - $2200

(includes: dugout shelters, picnic, porta johns, weather line, insurance)

• Estimated year end balance - $600

 

Old Business

• Archie Alexander was recognized for obtaining over $3000 for the league this year. The monies came from sponsors and Sussex County.
• Tom Harvey was recognized for initiating and leading the dugout shelter project. Special thanks also to Marvin Maizel for co-managing the project.

 

New Business:

1.      Frank Whaples Tournament

• To be held August 28^th and 31^st
• All teams will play 2 games in the tournament.
• 1^st round game match ups will be based on the season ending standings, with the 1^st place team playing the 8^th, 2^nd playing the 7^th and so on.
• 2^nd round games will consist of a winners bracket and losers bracket. The 4 winners of the 1^st round will play each other based on their position at the end of the season, and the 4 losers will play each other in the same way.
• The winners of the 2 winner's round will play each other for the championship.

 

2.      Annual picnic

·        Wednesday September 12^th…..rain date Thursday September 13^th.

·        West Park in Ocean View Delaware

·        3:00 till dark

·        John Walker and Bo will get the food, condiments, paper goods, etc.

·        Ron will get the water and soda (alcohol is permitted – BYO)

·        Bo responsible for the games, Mike Carta the 50/50

·        Everyone attending is asked to bring a covered dish….beans, salad, veggies, chips, desert, etc.

 

3.      Senior Olympics Participation

• Tom Farrah will contact players in the 65 and up bracket to see if there is sufficient interest to send a team to the Delaware games.
• Bo indicated that there is no interest in the 60 to 64 bracket.

 

4.      Fall Ball

• Season starts Tuesday September 11^th ends Tuesday October 30^th
• By Friday August 17^th, managers will submit names of those interested in playing 
• Number of teams and schedule will be determined based on level of interest.

 

5.      League Golf Tournament [October 8, 2007]

• No interest

 

6.      Softballs

• Survey Results

ü      Don’t Care = 18

ü      Decker = 13

ü      Demarini = 10

ü      Worth = 0

• Trump balls were also recommended. Bo & Ron will purchase a dozen which will allow each team the league to try one if they arrive before the end of the season.
• Rather than using new balls for fall ball games, the league will provide balls which were used during the regular season. These balls are frequently used only once and sometimes as a backup.

 

7.      Meeting Adjourned at 1:05. Next meeting to be scheduled for this fall.

OTS Board/Manager Meeting Minutes Ocean View Town Hall Friday March 30, 2007 - 10 a.m. In Attendance: Tom Harvey(Pres.), Bo Wood (VP), Bill Neyen (Treas.), Ron Weber (Sec.), John Walker, Roger Howard, Ed Sternberg, Gary Meredith, Mike Carta, Joe Kratz, John Bokop Meeting Minutes 1. Treasurer's Report – a review of the 2006 and 2007 financials were reviewed and approved. Details follow: ****************************************************** 2006 Balance Sheet Check Book Beginning Balance 1-1-06………………...$2,940.94 2006 Income Fees & Sponsors Income…………………………………...$8,555.00 Player Fees 4,335.00 Sponsors 2,800.00 Sussex County 1,500.00 Refunds of Registration Fees [80.00] [Total cash available to league during 2006……………$11,495.94] 2006 Expenses Awards…………………………………………………… $ 349.30 12th Man Jacket 75.00 [5] Frank Whaples Awards 123.40 [8] Sponsor Shadow Boxes 150.90 Registration Fees……………………………………………$ 270.00 Sr. Olympics 90.00 Olney Invitational 180.00 Postage & Services…………………………………………$ 183.97 ASA Insurance………………………………..……………$ 920.00 Utilities………………………………………….…………$1,206.84 Portable Toilets 784.00 Weather Line 344.89 Webpage 77.95 Meals & Entertainment………………………………………$ 356.06 Annual Picnic 185.56 Meals for Workers 170.50 Uniforms……………………………………………………$3,292.50 Team Hats & Shirts 2,855.75 Tournament Hats & Shirts 436.75 Ball Field Maintenance……………………………………..$1,245.75 White Line Paint 78.00 East Field-Seed & Fertilizer 580.00 Rental of Roller 370.84 Wood Preservation Supplies 216.91 Capital Equipment…………………………………………...$1,411.05 [2] Bleachers 500.00 [2] Storage Boxes & Locks 231.05 [4] Batting Mats 680.00 Playing Supplies………………………………………………$ 754.34 Balls 704.15 Health & Safety Equipment 50.19 2006, Total Out Flow……………………………………..…$9,989.81 Check Book Ending Balance 12-31-06 [Actual]..……….....$1,506.13 *********************************************************** 2007 Financials Check Book Beginning Balance 1-1-07......…..………..…...$1,506.13 2007 Income (details will be provided in next meeting minutes) 2007 Expenses details will be provided in next meeting minutes) Check Book Ending Balance as of March 30, 2007…….…$5,301.72 *********************************************************** 2. General Meeting • The meeting agenda was reviewed and approved. 3. Uniforms • Selection of a supplier for this year’s uniforms must be made this week. Precision Sportswear, Dick’s Sporting Goods and others are being considered. 4. Raffle • Prizes include new softball bats and other equipment as well as a few memorabilia. • Tickets are $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00. They will be sold at the General Meeting on April 2nd and at practice on April 3rd and 6th. • The drawing will be Friday April 6th at 10:30 5. 2007 Player draft • There was some discussion concerning the method of drafting for this season. • It was agreed that the new players would be evaluated and rated prior to a decision being made on the draft method. • The next meeting, which is scheduled for April 18th will deal specifically with this year’s draft. 2007 team rosters will be finalized at the conclusion of that meeting. 6. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 7. Next Meeting scheduled for April 18th at 10a.m.