2009 Softball Queensland Masters Tournament Details
Welcome to the
10th Softball Queensland Masters Tournament!!!.
Once again, we
recorded an increase in the number of teams last year, with 79 teams attending the 3 day tournament. This year we hope to continue the growth of the Masters tournament and increase the number of teams even further. An additional 2 diamonds have been made available at the baseball fields on the opposite side of COLSA which will cater for a possible increase in the number of teams attending this year’s tournament. Night games will again be scheduled for Saturday and there will be a social night with entertainment provided. We will be celebrating 10 years of Masters action in style, so be prepared for a big night! The SQ Masters website will make it easier for participating teams to keep up-to-date on the latest happenings. The site can be found at www.sqmasters.softball.org.au. The noticeboard has become a popular feature on the website; for any players looking for a team, or teams looking for additional players. Listed below are the details of the 2009 tournament. Make sure you get your team registration in early. Don’t forget the early bird registration fee is for your benefit, as well as ours, as it assists with planning, organising and ordering. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to call the QSA Office on 3391 2447 or email EVENTS@softballqld.asn.au. We are looking forward to seeing you at Logan City in August for great softball and social activities.
Tournament Date: Primary Venue:
7 - 9 August 2009 Logan City Softball Association Meakin Park Sporting Club Meakin Road SLACKS CREEK Q 4127
NOTE: Other venues are also being used for the tournament. These venues are situated across the road from LCSA, still on Meakin Road and are within easy walking distance. Team Nomination Closing Date: Team List Closing Date: 1 May 2009 5 June 2009
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Entry Fees: Early Bird Registration Fee Registration Fee Before 5.00pm 5 June 2009 After 5.00pm 5 June 2009
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$100.00 $110.00
No refunds will be given after the 17 of June 2008. QSA uses the teamlists to order the correct quantity of shirts, and meals for the Friday Night Function. Refunds cannot be given as QSA will have ordered and paid for these from the number of players on the original teamlist. Registration fees can be transferred to a new player if a player has withdrawn. A reminder to team contacts: when depositing money into the QSA Bank Account please ensure you include a good description in the reference section eg team name, or send an email with details of the deposit to events@softballqld.asn.au Entry Fee Includes: • Official Program • Tournament Shirt/Apparel • Special Celebration of the 10th Softball Queensland Masters Tournament • Medallions for Winning Teams in each division • All Star Teams for each division All Players, Coaches, Scorers and Managers are considered participants and are required to pay the full participation/entry fee. It is not compulsory for teams to have ‘officials’, but if your team does, the official must be registered and pay the full entry fee.
Conditions of Entry • Tournament Ball: Dormer’s Softball: QS 1200 stamped Official Fastpitch with Softball Queensland and Softball Australia logos .47COR comp 375lbs leather cover. Dene Dormer can be contacted on: 0417 757 953 or email dormersad@bigpond.com • Teams to supply their own game balls • Team lists to be forwarded to QSA Office with payment • Minimum of 9 players per team. • Teams MUST supply a minimum of 1 full time umpire (ie. available to umpire every day) • Each team member (including umpires) MUST sign in (register) prior to the first game in which they participate. • All participants MUST abide by the QSA Codes of Ethic/Conduct and Zero Tolerance Policy. A copy of these documents is available on the QSA website, www.qld.softball.org.au under ‘Resource Library’. Umpires: • The tournament cannot go ahead if we don’t have enough competent umpires. • For a tournament to be successfully conducted, ideally 1 ½ umpires per team entry are needed. • Umpires must be listed on the original team list. • Acceptance of team entry is conditional upon the team supplying an umpire who is available to umpire every day of the tournament. The nominated team umpire must be competent in umpiring both as a plate and base umpire, at least for the division that their team is playing in. • If needed, teams will be penalised for failure to provide an umpire for any allocated timeslot. • No participation fee is required for umpires registered with QSA. • Umpires not registered with QSA must pay an event fee of $22. • Teams may purchase a tournament shirt for their umpire as this is not automatically provided as umpires are not required to pay a registration fee.
Anticipated Divisions: Male Female
Age 35+ (Divisions 1 – 4) Age 45+ (if sufficient teams nominate a separate competition will be provided) Age 35+ (Divisions 1 – 10) Age 45+ (if sufficient teams nominate a separate competition will be provided)
Age Guidelines: All players must be 35 years of age and over as at 7 August 2009 to participate in the 35+ division. All players must be 45 years of age and over as at 7 August 2009 to participate in the 45+ division. Note: 45+ teams: Please indicate 45+ on your team entry and team list form. Also indicate the 35+ division you would prefer if insufficient teams nominate to enable a 45+ division. Finals Series: It is anticipated that with 6 teams in each division that Teams 1 and 2 will play for the Gold and Silver Medals and Teams 3 and 4 will play for the Bronze Medal. However, this decision will be determined by the number of teams in each division. Medallions: Each registered member of the winning team in each division and their team umpire will receive a GOLD medal. Each registered member of the Runner’s Up team in each division and their team umpire will receive a SILVER medal. Each registered member of the third placed team in each division and their team umpire will receive BRONZE medal. All Star Teams: All Star Teams will be selected in each division. The teams will be selected using a 1-3 points system. The points are awarded by the opposition team and are recorded on the back of their scorecard at the completion of each game. Presentations: The medal presentations and the announcement of the All Star Teams will be made immediately after the conclusion of the Grand Final game in each division. Catering: Breakfast will be available for purchase daily. There will be a BBQ or similar style meals available each night. Food will be available during the tournament from the canteen and ice will be available for purchase at the grounds. The Bar will be open for the tournament. 10 Year Celebrations: A social night will be held on Friday the 7th of August to celebrate the 10th Annual Softball Queensland Masters Tournament. The night will include: - Music - Spit Roast Dinner (as per the 2007 and 2008 events) - Awards The celebrations will once again be held in the marquee at the Logan City Softball Association Carpark. Please remember, the function requires you to BYO chairs. The bar will be operating at the function but please remember that anyone under the age of 18 will be required to leave the licensed area at approximately 8pm, due to Liquor Licensing laws.
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Individual Registration: All participants (including umpires) must register (sign on) prior to the first game they participate in. Registrations will be taken at the Logan City Clubhouse, Meakin Road, Slacks Creek from 6pm-9pm on 6 August or at the grounds from 6:30am on 7 August. Registration stations will be set up at each venue so team members can go direct to the venue where their first game is being played. After 12 midday on the first day, all registrations will be at the main registration area on Meakin Park. Participants are required to show ID with their date of birth at time of registration. To be eligible for finals and to receive medals all team members must sign the registration sheet at the venue st prior to their 1 game. Umpires Meeting: 1 hour prior to first game on Friday the 7th of August at the Logan City Assoc. grounds. Team Manager/Coach Meeting: 1 hour prior to first game on Friday the 7th of August at the Logan City Assoc. grounds. Merchandise: A range of merchandise will be available for sale throughout the duration of the tournament. First Aid: First Aid personnel will be at the grounds, on each venue, from one hour prior to the first game to 30 minutes after the conclusion of the last game each day. Massage: We are sourcing massage personnel for the tournament. Tournament Rules: The Tournament Rules will be sent to each team prior to the tournament and will be available on the SQ Masters website. Accommodation Guide: Please find attached accommodation details for your information. Tournament Handbook: A tournament handbook will be sent to each team prior to the tournament. The handbook will have all details for the tournament including the Tournament Rules. Please make sure you and your team members read this book. This booklet will also be available on-line at the SQ Masters website. For further information or general enquiries please contact: Queensland Softball Association Inc C/- Sports House South 1/866 Main Street WOOLLOONGABBA 4102 Ph: (07) 3391 2447 Fax: (07) 3391 4734 email: events@softballqld.asn.au QSA Website: www.qld.softball.org.au Masters Website: www.sqmasters.softball.org.au
The following is a sample of the accommodation available in the Logan area:
Name Brisbane Holiday Village www.brisbaneholiday.com.au Fitzgibbons Hotel Waterford Motor Inn Beeleigh Village Motel Sheldon Caravan Park www.sheldoncaravanpark.com.au Tanah Merah Springs B & B Jackerander Lodge Logan City Motor Inn Springwood Motor Inn www.springwoodmotorinn.com.au Moss St International Beenleigh Yatala Motor Inn www.beenleighyatalamotorinn.com.au Gem Hotel Logan Village Hotel Imperial Hotel Sundowner Beenleigh Hotel River Hills Caravan Park Royal Hotel Beenleigh Sunnybank Star Motel & Apartments www.sunnybankstarmotel.com.au City Park Serviced Apartments www.cityparkapts.com.au
Address 10 Holmead Raod, Eight Mile Plains, 4113 Gaskell Street (Cnr Logan Road), Eight Mile Plains, 4113 33 Loganlea Road, Waterford, 4133 49 City Road, Beenleigh, 4207 27 Holmead Road, Eight Mile Plains, 4113 14 Tanah Merah Avenue, Tanah Merah, 4128 120 Dennis Road, Springwood, 4127 3725 Pacific Highway, Slacks Creek, 4127 12 Hall Rd, Springwood, 4127 26 Monte St, Slacks Creek, 4127 Cnr Stanmore & Pacific Hwy, Yatala, 4207 Jacobs Well Road, Alberton, 4207 Albert Street, Logan Village, 4207 70 George Street, Beenleigh, 4207 97 George Street, Beenleigh, 4207 50 Pacific Hwy, Beenleigh, 4207 85 George Street, Beenleigh, 4207 223 Padstow Road (Cnr Warringal Rd), Eight Mile Plains, 4113 251 Gregory Tce, Spring Hill, 4000
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