Walnut Creek Adult Softball, Inc would like to thank all those participating in the 2008 Summer program
DAN SLARVE FUNDRAISER
As many of you have heard, Dan Slarve died tragically on June 19 due to complications from a broken leg he sustained while playing softball. Dan left behind his wife Barbara, and 3 young children. Team Belly Up is working to raise money for the family. If you are able to help, please make a check out to "The Family of Dan Slarve" and send to Rich Harrington at 304 Strand Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
It will be very much appreciated!
RAINY DAY PROCEDURES : If the games are called due to rain, a telephone message
will be placed on (925) 943-1955, when a determination has been made. This web site may also contain rain-out information.
E-mails or phone calls cannot be returned due to the high volume.
If there is no message on (925) 943-1955 or on this site, stating that the games ARE rained out, you must assume that the games will be played.
Detailed bat information can be found by clicking on the ASA banner
BAT INFORMATION
All ASA banned bats are illegal in ALL leagues
ALL TEAMS NEED TO ABIDE BY THE ASA RESTRICTED BAT LIST BELOW
The bat list is not be considered complete as bats are tested throughout the year by ASA.
If a bat is tested during the year and be classified as non-approved that bat will be taken out of play.
Should this happen a notice will be posted as soon as possible
Please check the ASA website link to obtain further information regarding bat restrictions .
Follow their link to Certified Equipment.
FOR DETAILED BAT INFORMATION LINK ONTO THE ASA LOGO ABOVE................
FOLLOW THE SECTION ON CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT
ASA Bat Testing & Certification Program
The official bat in ASA Championship Play must meet all of the requirements of Rule 3, Section 1 and:
must bear either the ASA approved 2000 certification mark or the ASA 2004 certification mark as shown below,
and must not be listed on an ASA non approved list, or
must be included on a list of approved bat models published by the ASA National Office; or
must, in the sole opinion and discretion of the umpire, have been manufactured prior to 2000 and if tested,
would comply with the ASA bat performance standards then in effect.
Beginning January 1, 2004, all bats in ASA Championship Play must pass the ASA 2004 bat standard. All bats having the
2004 certification mark will be allowed in ASA Championship Play. Bats that have the 2000 certification mark will not be allowed
in ASA Championship Play unless they are listed on an approved bat list on the ASA website. For convenience, the ASA website has a
listing of bats that do not pass the ASA 2004 bat standard.
2004 and Beyond Approved Bats (Updated:8/14/2007)
For a list of bats that have been tested and found to comply with the ASA bat performance standards, and therefore are authorized to bear the ASA 2004 certification mark and/or are authorized for use in ASA Championship Play beginning January 1, 2004, please click on the manufacturer below. Manufacturers continue to submit additional bat models for testing, and the ASA will update this list as test results become available.
The ASA periodically and randomly tests samples of bat models bearing the ASA approved certification mark to verify compliance with the ASA bat performance standards. Below are links for press releases announcing results of compliance testing as well as FAQ's regarding bat models withdrawn from ASA Championship play until further notice. The "ASA Banned Bats" link below contains the most up-to-date listing of bat models withdrawn from ASA Championship play. Models placed on that list will be allowed for use in ASA Championship play if they bear the ASA recertification mark (shown in the link below).
Bat use clarification:
Walnut Creek Softball abides by the bat list provided by ASA.
If the bat is on the ASA banned bat list then it cannot be used.
Walnut Creek Softball provides bats FOR THE COED LEAGUES only. Provided for use is the DeMarini Ultimate Weapon single wall bat. We provide the 26 & 28 oz. You may also use your own DeMarini Ultimate Weapon single wall bat.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Bats must be official softball bats, as baseball bats are obviously not legal. Altered bats can result in an ejection and suspension: altering being painting, adding a fake symbol, corking a bat, shaving a bat, etc.....
A batter entering the batter's box or discovered using an altered or non-approved bat may be ejected with posssible suspension
The official bat in ASA Championship Play must meet all of the requirements of Rule 3, Section 1.
COED LEAGUES and B'NAI BRITH: 2008 BAT RESTRICTIONS
2008 - COED LEAGUES. Walnut Creek will provide bats to be used by the coed leagues.
The bats will be DeMarini Ultimate Weapon, 26 & 28 oz.
You may also use your own DeMarini Ultimate Weapon single wall softball bat.
B'NAI BRITH (Jewish league) Single walled bats only. No multi-wall, composite, composite handled bats will be allowed.
