GRAD-PRO SUMMER SOFTBALL '07: LEAGUE NOTES

Welcome to the 2008 version of Grad-Pro Summer Softball. After you read this information please check the schedule to ensure your name/phone and the team's name is correct. Please e-mail corrections and changes to karen.parady@yale.edu. Finally, review all the playing, eligibility and delayed game rules -- there is new clarification on the coed batting order.

ALL GAMES ARE SCHEDULED TO START AT 5:45 PM unless otherwise prearranged and agreed upon by opposing captains. Plan your warm-ups well before the scheduled time or inform you opponents well in advance (at least the day before the game!) of any potential changes to the starting time. The procedure for delayed game starts is located in the ALL Seasons Softball Rules and is enforceable by the captain at the game site -- no enforcement, no regrets, and please no protests! Cancellations due to threatening weather conditions are made at the field or prior to the scheduled time of the contest by the opposing captains. If your team wishes not to play then the captain must call the opposing captain and the Intramural Office to concede defeat. Always assume the game will be played and confirming the status with your opponent. Games canceled due to poor weather are not rescheduled by the Intramural Office and thus do not impact the schedule or deposit fee. However, if teams wish to replay these games at a later date or to play them as double headers please check with the Intramural Office at 432-2487 for field availability. Games that are started then delayed and ultimately canceled due to weather will be considered official after the completion of one full inning. The 'Mercy Rule' will be in effect for all games - If, after four full innings a short-handed team (less than 10 players) is behind by 10 or more runs the game is stopped and the team ahead in the score is declared the winner.

Teams must resolve disputes related to the game utilizing the rules provided so captains please keep a copy with you while at the fields. Any mutually agreed upon alterations or relaxations are binding and unprotestable. Although the rules don't cover every situation they help to settle disputes quickly and often the rules and a little common sense, fair play and good sportsmanship help to defuse combative situations. Always keep in mind this activity is intended to be an opportunity for exercise, enjoyment and socialization. Nevertheless, aware of the over-competitive nature of some of our participants we are obligated to remind you that this is ONLY intramural sports not mortal warfare -- you're only playing for bragging rights and a crummy old t-shirt!! The 'Mercy Rule' will be in effect for all games - If, after four full innings a short-handed team (less than 10 players) is behind by 10 or more runs the game is stopped and the team ahead in the score is declared the winner.

Since all players must be Yale employees, students or spouses/significant others eligibility challenges must be made at the fields by the captains -- a valid ID or driver's license are acceptable forms of identification. All players must be listed on your team roster in the Intramural Office. Additions and deletions may me made to the roster during the regular season simply by calling, e-mailing or faxing the name and affiliation of the person the day before the game they will play. No additions may be made to the rosters after the last regular season game. Also be advised all players are only entitled to participate on only one team in each league. Discovery of the use of ineligible and/or illegal players results in forfeit and banishment.

All corecreational teams are scheduled to play seven regular season games. At the conclusion of the regular season all teams will be ranked based on final game results with strength of wins and head-to-head contest used to break ties. The top eight teams will qualify for a single elimination round robin tournament. The remaining teams will have the opportunity to play a single "last chance to win" game with opponents selected based on playing day preferences. Any team forfeiting a game during the regular season may be banned from post season play.

All recreational teams are scheduled to play six regular season games with the top six teams qualifying for the single elimination playoffs. At the conclusion of the regular season all teams will be ranked based on final game results with strength of wins and head-to-head contest used to break ties. Any team forfeiting a game during the regular season may be banned from post season play.

When faxing (432-2495) results please indicate the original date of the game, the final score and winning team on the score sheet. Playoff teams will be determined on all scores reported on the last Friday of he regular season. Unreported scores and disputed games will not be counted. If you do not hear from the Office but think you qualify please call, we'll be happy to confirm your record and discuss any tie-breaking procedures used to determine advancing teams. Playoffs dates are already listed on the schedule so please be prepared to play on the day and date scheduled.

Field location maps will be available shortly. Until then please refer to these general discriptions to identify your game site assignment.

C1 - Located in C-Field off Central Ave and the closest walk from the entry gate. Skinned infield and permanent bases. It is the old varsity field.

C2 - Located in C-Field off Central Ave this field is located in the corner nearest to D-Field. Skinned infield and permanent bases.

C3 - Located in C-Field off Central Ave bordering Route 34 this is the farthest field from the entry gate. Skinned infield and permanent bases.

C4 - Located in C-Field at the corner of Central and Derby Avenues. It is a grass field with a portable backstop but with no bases.

D1 - Located in D-Special off Central Avenue near Cleveland Road this field is located near the corner of the light poles on Anthony Thompson field. Grass field with a portable backstop but with no bases.

D2 - Located in D-Field off Central Avenue this field is behind the Armory closest to the polo field. Grass field with a portable backstop but with no bases.

D3 - Located in D-Field off Central Avenue this field is behind the Armory and near Johnson Field, the fenced astro-turf field. Grass field witha portable backstop but with no bases.

On game days parking is available on Central Avenue -- autos parked around the Armory driveway are subject to towing. GENTLEMEN AND LADIES AVOID URINATING ON THE FIELDS AND ALONG THE FENCES -- PORT-A-POTS ARE LOCATED IN FIELDS C AND D FOR YOUR USE! Please pick up your team's litter after the game and place it in the trash barrels or dumpsters. Avoid dumping hot coals from charcoal fires on the field.

HAVE A GREAT SEASON AND PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED OF THOSE GAME RESULTS!!!!!

Intramural Sports Office: 432-2487 ------- FAX 432-2495

E-MAIL: eward.mockus@yale.edu or karen.parady@yale.edu