2008 CBIZ Softball

A special thanks to the Parma Recreation Dept. and the City of Cleveland for donating the use of the fields for the event!

All Games can begin as early as 9:00am.

When/Where:

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Division II - Nike Fields (Parma)
Division IV - Nike Fields (Parma)
Division III - Brooklyn Fields (Brooklyn)
Independents - Brookside Park (Cleveland)

Sunday, June 22, 2008
Division V - Nike Fields (Parma)
Division I - Brooklyn Fields (Brooklyn)

Directions

Deadline for Independent Entries: June 10

Tournament Brackets: Click Here to View Tournament Brackets

Rules:

1. This is a double elimination tournament.
2. A total of 10 players can be on the field for the defensive team at one time (5 males and 5 females). You must play with a minumum of 4 males and 4 females. You must always play with the same number of males and females
3. There are no restrictions regarding positions of players in the field.
4. You must play with a minimum of 4 males and 4 females. You must always play with the same number of males and females.
5. A total of 10 players can be in the batting order (same players that are playing the field) (5 males and 5 females). You may play with 4 males and 4 females (same players that are playing the field). You must always play with the same number of males and females.
6. If you start a game with 10 players, you must continue with 10 players in your batting order. If your team is reduced to 8 during the game, you can continue to play the field, but the two players leaving the batting order will be considered out.
7. If you start the game with 8 players, you can add the two additional players anytime during the game.
8. The games will consist of five full innings.
9. Each team will pitch to their own team. The batter will receive three pitches and must hit one of those pitches or will be declared out.
10. The batting orders must alternate male and female.
11. There will be no designated hitters.
12. The ball used for competition will be supplied.
13. Base runners must give up or slide. If a runner tries to "run over" the fielding player, the base runner will be ejected from the game.
14. In case of inclement weather, the game may be modified to a one pitch tournament and/or single elimination.
15. If a team is leading by 10 or more runs after 3 full innings of play, the game will be over.
16. If a team is late, they will be given exactly 10 minutes before the game is forfeited.
17. NO METAL CLEATS.