Headline News
DATE CHANGES
The rainout games from Tuesday May the 5th will go on Monday July 6th at the same time and diamonds. The games from Tuesday May 12th will go on Wednesday, July the 8th same times and diamonds. The late games from Friday June 5th that were rained out will be rescheduled the following week.
DATE CHANGE
All July 1st games will be played Friday, July 3rd on the same diamonds and at the same times.
NOTICE
All games for June 22nd are cancelled.
ONLINE ROSTERS CLOSED
Thanks, Barrie
ROSTERS
The online roster is now working for the site. Please get your rosters done as closing date will be June 6th. Any team without a roster on line will not be playing playoffs. Also a reminder that your paper SPN rosters are now past due. Please get them to the concession so we can get them sent away.
Barrie
SOFTBALL
VALLEY
Would you please forward the following to your teams .............
We have received several complaints regarding speeding on the road
coming in and out of Softball Valley. These include people passing
going up the hill Friday May 22!
YOU NEED TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE A GOOD RAPPORT WITH
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUT BE ASSURED, IF THESE COMPLAINTS ARE CALLED IN
TO THEM, THERE WILL BE MORE PATROLS AND CHECKSTOPS.
DON'T SPOIL A GOOD THING FOR EVERYONE THAT PLAYS AT SOFTBALL VALLEY
Hank
SCHEDULES
The league schedules are now online under the Schedules tab. We
apologize for the delay in getting them up. Please remember that your
SPN roster form is due at the end of May with your 2 casino forms. Make
sure that your forms are filled out by people who can actually work
either the 8th or 9th during the day or at night. Times are 11am to 7 pm
or 7pm to 3 am. Your online rosters are due on the website by June 6th.
LETHBRIDGE MIXED SLOW-PITCH CASINO
LEAGUE
The deadline is past for all returning teams to
be guaranteed their spots. B, C and D divisions are full with 12 teams
apiece. We have 6 fully paid teams in A with a deposit from 1 and interest
from 2 more. E division has 6 teams paid. The final deadline is April 7th
for anybody wanting to play in the 2009 season. Whatever teams are fully
paid as of midnight April 7th will make up the league for this season. Fees
can be paid to Barrie at Canadian Tire Center Village Mall. Thanks to
everyone that got their money in already. A division list will be published
shortly.
LETHBRIDGE
CLINIC
The Lethbridge clinic is on Saturday April 18 at the Coalhurst legion in the
basement.
LEAGUE FEES
Time is running out for returning teams to assure themselves a spot in the 2009
season. The deadline is Tuesday March 31st for all fees to be paid. B and C
division are nearly full and both have new teams waiting so don't delay. Money
can be dropped off to Barrie at Canadian Tire, Center Village Mall.
SOFTBALL VALLEY,
SNO-PITCH/PRESEAON TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY APRIL 18
CO-ED 6+4
$125.00 TEAM
3 GAMES MIN
14 TEAMS MAX
CONTACT HANK 403-327-6393
or email hank@softballvalley.com
RULES CLINIC
Sorry this notice is so late.
The rules clinic for all umppies, players, managers, coaches, etc. is this
Saturday at 9 AM to 5 PM at the Coalhurst Legion Hall, 5205 6th St. Coalhurst.
There is no charge and there will be a break for lunch. Everyone with a rule
book should bring one please.
Please contact as many people as possible as I do not have everyone's email
addresses.
The certification clinic is April 18th and 19th - location unknown as of yet,
but will know by next week.
NOTICE TO ALL COMPETITIVE TEAMS
There were changes made to your league for the 2009 season. The divisions have
been restricted to a limited number of teams. A Division is 10 and B through E
division is 12. The first fully paid by March 31st returning teams, in each
division will have a spot in the league. After Mar 31st, the league will be
opened up to new teams in each division. Watch the standings tab of the site
over the next couple of days to see what division you are in. The top two
finishing teams in the regular season in C through E have been moved up and the
bottom two teams regular season in B through D are being moved down. You can
drop your full payment off to Barrie Ferguson at Canadian Tire, Centre Village
Mall. Check the league
minutes tab for the minutes of the 2009 AGM to give you all the changes in
your league.
FEE DEADLINE IS MARCH 31st
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday Feb 3rd at the Lethbridge Lodge Poplar room at 7 pm.
Your $100 scheduling fee is due at this time
The following positions will be up for election:
President (2 Yrs); Vice President (1 Yr); Treasurer (2 Yrs); and Statistician (2 Yrs).
Now is the time to step up if you don't like the way the league is being run and make your mark on the largest league of any sport in the city. Voting is only allowed by two members from all teams in good standing with the league. Any changes to rules or the league will be discussed and decided on at this meeting as well. See you all there.
HELP WANTED
Web guru required for next season. Please contact us
here
August 1, 2008
Information regarding the 2008 SPN Provincial Championships can be seen on the
TOURNEYS page
July 28, 2008
The season has ended for another year and the Forum will now be closed. Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you next year.
July 24, 2008
The Stunners can not field a team after today so they will be forfeiting the rest of their games. As well picked last in gym class is in the same boat and will also will be forfeiting.
July 23, 2008
We scheduled 2 games at the same time in the E division that need to be staggered.
Game 13 is going to be moved to Friday at 7:40 on diamond 1 instead of
Saturday morning.
July 22, 2008
We have had some forfeits in playoffs. If you are scheduled to play any of these teams you will take a win and move on to the next game.
As well due to the forfeits in the D and E divisions there will only be 2 teams in either of the concellation brackets. Those 2 teams will play in the finals at 4:30 saturday and will skip the semi final round.
July 21, 2008
Here are a few adjustments and reminders for the playoffs.
We Had some problems with getting balls this year so please bring your own balls to playoffs(Each team will supply 1 men's and 1 ladies ball per game), we will have new balls for the finals.
The B-E Divisions have been able to play with earrings, chain's, sunglasses on their hats, etc. During playoffs we will be using SPN umpires and you will be called out for any sort of jewelry.
If any team forfeits a game during playoffs, they will be eliminated from the playoffs!
We made an Error in the D Playoffs. Game 2 says it's scheduled for 6:15 and it is actually scheduled for 7:40.
Game 3 says it's scheduled for 7:40 and it's actually scheduled for 6:15, same diamond, same teams for both. Other than that I think were OK.
You can find the playoff draws here. The number that matches up to your team name below is the ranking you have for playoffs. Many teams have dropped out of playoffs and that is why the season rankings may be different than the playoff rankings.
Sorry we got the playoff schedule out so late, but we had 50 games scheduled for Sunday that made a huge difference in the overall standings. I would have liked to get them out earlier but it was impossible with all the makeup games going today.
July 20, 2008
The playoff draws and master schedule is now available on the SCHEDULES page
July 17, 2008
We need the votes for most sportsmanlike teams in each division ASAP. These trophies will be given out on playoff weekend.
July 13, 2008
The last of the make-up games are posted on the FORUM . They finish up Sunday July 20th and our playoffs start Monday July 21st. You must call in your scores right after you are done playing! We are going to need them to set our playoff draw that night. Also any outstanding scores that are not in need to get phoned in please. If you do not call in your win it will be registered as a tie. There will be no horn so be aware of your time limits, no new inning after 1hr 10 min. with 5 draws lets try to stay on time please.
Also any team not wanting to play playoffs please let me know by Wednesday so we can get our draws set and umpires scheduled. If you forfeit a playoff game it is the same as forfeiting a league game and your team will be charged the $50 performance bond. Playoffs will run on the 21,23,25,26 and 27th of July this year ending on the Sunday not the Saturday.
June 19, 2008
It has been brought to our attention that there may be teams bringing beer into the diamonds. If you are caught with alcohol from outside, you will be banned from Softball Valley. Being banned from the valley means you are done playing ball too. You are messing with their liquor license by doing this as well and are effecting a lot more people than just yourselves. I would not want to be the team responsible for the Valley losing their beer license. There would be a lot of very unhappy ball players. Please follow the rules.
June 18, 2008
Be sure to check the FORUM for make-up game information
June 13, 2008
These are the teams we have not received SPN rosters from yet. If I have not spoken with you and are on this list you need to get them in before you play another game. If we do not have your rosters in by today your games will be taken off the schedule until they are in. This is an insurance issue and needs to be taken care of immediately. If you are on this list and have handed in your roster please let Tyler know (email).
A-DIV
AVERAGE JOES - JADED - MOJO’S - POPS PUB.
B-DIV
ALL IN.
C-DIV
BACKST BUDS - FRISKY’S - INTER TRIBAL - LTT - NEW WAY MOTOR.
D-DIV
OUTSIDERS - TESTRIN WELDING - MIDNIGHT EXPRESS - GREER HOME
E-DIV
BACKST PUB & PIZZA - THE KITCHEN CENTRE
June 10, 2008
There are still some teams who have not turned in their SPN rosters or listed their rosters on line. If the SPN rosters are not turned in by Friday June 13th, all games for the teams not rostered will be cancelled. It is a huge liability to not have then turned in. All teams that don't have their rosters on-line by the same time will not be playing playoffs. Their will be no exceptions. It is the team rep responsibilities to get this done.
June 6, 2008
WANTED: Web person, to do web stuff. This site is very simple in website terms, just a knowledge of html and css is all you'll need. Pay and benefits negotiable (or not). Join the team! Meet new people, get chicks (or dudes, whatever you prefer). Have full control over the forum and ban people you don't like! If your interested in this fast paced and exciting position please contact Barrie Ferguson. After this season it'll all be up to the new master.
May 27, 2008
All SPN rosters and on line rosters are due by the end of the month. The SPN are for insurance purposes and playoffs. The online one is also the playoff roster. If a player is not on both, they are not eligible for playoffs.
May 13, 2008
There is still room for teams in the Spring May Long weekend tournament
May 12, 2008
If any team received more than 10 men's and 6 ladies balls, could they please return them to Canadian Tire North.
May 11, 2008
we now have the season to date STANDINGS posted.
May 7, 2008
Rosters are due by May 31st at the latest. If they are not in you will forfeit any games after that date until they are in. That means your SPN roster that came in your package and the online roster form. The online roster will be used for playoffs and the SPN roster is very important in case of injury, we have already had 2 serious injuries this year and the roster is critical for insurance reasons. Don't think it can't happen to you and please get those in ASAP.
May 2, 2008
REMEMBER to call 380-2797 and press 1 to leave your scores. The winning team makes the call.
May 1, 2008
The new illegal bat rule applies to everyone. Please read the rule and familiarize yourself with the list of bats to avoid issues this season.
April 29, 2008
New tournament(s) posted in the TOURNAMENTS section
April 28, 2008
Remember to check the FORUM for diamond closures, openings and other timely information
April 26, 2008
More schedule changes affecting the B, C and E divisions. Check Important Notices on the FORUM for the changes
April 23, 2008
To all teams who did not make it down to pick up their packages Wednesday night you can pick up your schedules and softballs at Canadian tire on the north side Friday, Saturday or Sunday at the Checkout counter by the service entrance.
Please make sure you have your schedule and softballs before you leave. We had a few mix ups last year. Those teams who have to pick up the mens balls can do so at the same time and place. Please make sure they give you just the mens balls and not the mens and ladies packages.
April 22, 2008
Please see the "Important Notices" section of the FORUM for cancellations and re-scheduled games. We will not be reposting the schedules on the website every time there is a change from this point on, assuming all the team names are now correct
April 20, 2008
Monday meeting moves to Wednesday at 7pm - 8pm. Wednesday games CANCELLED. Also check the FORUM for timely announcements.
April 20, 2008
Make sure you keep checking the SCHEDULES as there have been changes daily since they were first posted. There is a revision number indicating the most recent change date. If there is no rev number there have been no changes. Most changes are just team names, but there have been some game time changes
April 16, 2008
The ball season officially starts next Wednesday, Apr 23rd.
On Monday from 7 till 8, the exec will be at the riverbottom to hand out schedules, balls, score books, etc.
We have grown to 62 teams this year and we are looking forward to another great season. Playoffs are the last week in July with the finals going on Sat July 26th.
There are very limited diamonds for makeup's so you need to play when scheduled. The rules cover any problems with this.
Also this year, any bat not on the SPN approved list will be illegal. This list is available as a link on our RULES page (ASA approved bat list). Be aware of it and follow it. Any player caught using an illegal bat will be ejected from the game as well as the coach of the team. There will be no warnings. Have a great season.
April 16, 2008
Schedules are posted. See the SCHEDULES page.
April 10, 2008
There is now a FORUM available for general chat, communication and trash talk (keep it clean). See the new link at the bottom left of our web pages.
April 8, 2008
The Rec league schedule is posted. See the REC NEWS for more...
April 5, 2008
There is a ladies slo-pitch skills clinic coming in May. Check out the details here
April 3, 2008
The Lethbridge Storm fastball team is looking for a coach/team manager that is able to commit from mid August to mid October. Anyone who is able to fill the role can contact Terri-Lynn here
April 2, 2008
The deadline for your 2008 season fees is Friday April 4th. Those teams not paid will not be scheduled.
April 1, 2008
The 2008 AGM meeting minutes are now posted on the MINUTES page...
March 24, 2008
All league fees are due by April 4th. They can be dropped off to Barrie at Canadian Tire, Center Village Mall or any exec member. If your scheduling fee is in, then existing teams owe $800 in A and $550 in the 4 other divisions. New teams owe $950 in A or $700 in the other divisions. Add $100 if your scheduling fee is not in. All teams not paid by April 4th will not be scheduled for league play.
March 6, 2008
Recreational League meeting - March 12 in the Poplar Room at the Lethbridge Lodge - 7:00pm ($100 scheduling deposit is due at this meeting)
There will be a 2nd meeting on March 26th, also at the Lodge
February 29, 2008
If you need to complete your 2008 league application the form can now be found on our FORMS page
February 28, 2008
SMOKING POLICY at the complex:
OK at the diamonds; OK within 3 meters of the upstairs lounge; Off limits at the downstairs beer garden
February 25, 2008
The 2008 online roster and contact form is now available on our FORMS page
February 22, 2008
The AGM on the 25th is for the competitive league only. The Rec league particulars will be announced later
February 14, 2008
The $100 scheduling fee is due at the AGM on Feb. 25th.
February 13, 2008
The 2008 Annual General Meeting will be held on February 25th, 7:00pm at the Lethbridge Lodge
January 7, 2008
Sno-pitch anyone? Check the TOURNAMENTS page for the 7th annual tourney coming in February
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